Madison
LATEST NEWS
What does the National Weather Service do? WKBN gets inside look at its Pittsburgh office
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Have you ever wondered who issues the weather warnings that get sent to your phone? You might think these warnings get issued by the Storm Team 27 weather team, but they actually come from an organization known as the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS...
Panthers Named IWLCA Academic Honor Squad; Three Placed on Division I Honor Roll
PITTSBURGH – The Pitt lacrosse team was named a 2024 IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for the second consecutive year and three Panthers: Maureen McNierney, Audrey Moran and Abby Thorne were named to the Division I Honor Roll, announced by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Wednesday afternoon. Two of...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 24
UPDATE, 12 PM: Pitt assistant coach congratulated Nike Sibande with a nice message on Instagram. UPDATE, 7 AM: Mars graduate and former West Virginia star infielder JJ Wetherholt signed his rookie contract with the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. Wetherholt — a 5-foot-10, 190-pound shortstop — was selected with the seventh...
Affordable housing plans in Bloomfield scrapped as Giant Eagle takes over site
New affordable housing and other developments are no longer in the works in Bloomfield. Plans for the the former ShurSave had included a Giant Eagle in place of the current Community Market, 248 rental units including 25 affordable units, 10,000 square feet of retail space and an outdoor plaza. The...
Protecting a parent's pocketbook - where to find the best deals for back-to-school shopping
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - As we continue to have our eye on back-to-school, I've got some "buy/don't buy" advice for the parents out there. You obviously want to get what your child wants or needs, but when you shop can make a serious financial difference. We also all want to stretch our back-to-school dollars but doing so might require some out-of-the-box thinking. The first question is the obvious one - do you shop online or do you shop in-store? "Most retailers that have both a brick-and-mortar and an online presence will match one or the other," explained Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert with...
Scott Pipitone and his marketing agency keep it all about his North Side neighbors
For decades, Scott Pipitone lived in Observatory Hill in a home overlooking Riverview Park. Not far away, he owns several commercial buildings along Perrysville Avenue, including one that houses his integrated marketing agency, Pipitone. So it made total sense when the business rolled out a new corporate giving program earlier...
Watson Institute and XYCOM introduce immersive learning environments to the U.S.
Inside Pittsburgh Tech explores the products coming out of Pittsburgh that will change the world. In the age of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, it’s easy for things to go unnoticed unless they are bigger than life and truly immersive. That’s why walking into Watson Institute’s immersive learning environment...
How Benji. went from Pittsburgh rap phenom to rocking out in L.A.
Raised in a family of Sunday-morning gospel vocalists, Pittsburgh-raised rapper Benji. was always known as the non-singer of the pack. Much to their surprise — and his own — his latest EP, Love Gun 2, features more of his singing voice than ever before. “It was almost a...
Hobbs Do It Best Announces Plans to Move Into Former Giant Eagle Property Early 2025
Hobbs Do It Best, a home improvement store in Edinboro, announced plans to move to a bigger location. On Friday, July 12, the business closed on the former Giant Eagle property at 606 Erie Street. The owners said the newer and larger building will allow them to further serve the...
This zoom-in on a devastating Paul Skenes splinker pitch will give you goosebumps
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes has been tormenting opposing MLB batters all season with his devastating splinker pitch. On Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, Skenes landed a particularly lethal 95 mph splinker pitch on a batter that the broadcast zeroed in on to show the viewers at home just how the rookie pitcher is able to make this happen.
Spotlight PA Event: What Pennsylvania’s New $47.6 Billion Budget Means for You
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lawmakers have finalized Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget — and no one is completely happy. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro didn’t get recreational marijuana or a tax on skill games; legislative Democrats didn’t get a minimum wage increase; and legislative Republicans didn’t get tax cuts.
The One Vice Presidential Pick Who Could Ruin Democratic Unity
When President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he was no longer running for reelection and was endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place, an immediate wave of euphoria swept across the broad spectrum of the Democratic coalition. In an instant, an 81-year-old white man who frequently struggled to form complete sentences was out and a 59-year-old multiracial woman who communicates in the crisp language of an experienced prosecutor was in. Harris raked in a record $81 million in just 24 hours, and Republicans started openly panicking. Across Blue America, everyone is coconut-pilled.That includes the left, or, more...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.