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Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid 'in peril'
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. ...
Morning roundup: Inspections restrict Tarentum Bridge traffic; reward offered in burning of McKeesport police cars
Here are the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Aug. 29:. Traffic will be restricted on the Tarentum Bridge for ramp inspections on Thursday, PennDOT announced. There will be traffic shifts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the ramps from eastbound Route 366 to First Avenue, and the First Avenue ramp to westbound Route 366.
A phishing scam is targeting some Pa. voters. Here’s what to know
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. A text message phishing scam is targeting registered voters in Philadelphia’s suburbs. The message tells the recipient that they are not registered to vote, and directs them to...
Soccer Game Recap: McKeesport Comes Up Short
McKeesport fought the good fight in their overtime match against East Allegheny on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the East Allegheny Wild Cats by a score of 4-3. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Wild Cats recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Duquesne Football: Game One Preview with Jerry Schmitt, Taj Butts
The Duquesne Football Team opens its season Thursday at Glass Bowl against Toledo and does so a focused and determined side, as it attempts to defend its NEC Crown. Toledo is a team which was unbeaten at home last season. Duquesne has had its share of battle with NCAA DI...
Fairmont State Opens 2024 Season Against Seton Hill
The Fairmont State football team will begin the 2024 season tomorrow (August 29) at home with a non-conference matchup versus Seton Hill at Duvall-Rosier Field. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcasted live on MEC TV with Kyle Wiggs on the call with color analyst Duane...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – August 29
UPDATE, 7 AM: Pitt will pay tribute to a legend in the 2024-25 season. The Pitt football helmets will feature a No. 38 sticker on the back, paying homage to the iconic Bobby Grier, who broke the color barrier by becoming the first Black player to play in the Peach Bowl in 1956. Grier was one of the most influential figures in college football in the 1950s.
What’s next for Gabe Hein and Mars football after offense’s eye-popping first week?
ADAMS TWP — Gabe Hein and the Mars offense caught lightning in a bottle. But Luke Goodworth will have to rain more passes down elsewhere if the Planets are to succeed against visiting Bethel Park Friday night. Throughout Mars football’s 47-35 season-opening triumph Saturday against Boone High School in...
Fountain at Pittsburgh's Point State Park celebrates 50 years
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh icon is celebrating five decades of gracing the Golden Triangle. The fountain at Point State Park has been welcoming Pittsburghers and guests since 1974."This is the city's front yard so I really enjoy starting the fountain every morning," Point State Park maintenance supervisor Bartholomew Weynard said.He calls working with the fountain the greatest job, from answering questions about it to even servicing it."Especially this year, having the worst flood in 20 years, having two floods within a week of each other, having to clean the mud out of there," Weynard said.Every hour, 1.5 million gallons...
Judge rules Washington County mail-in ballot policy violated voting rights
Aug. 28—The Washington County Board of Elections must notify voters when their mail-in ballots have errors and give them the chance to vote provisionally, a judge has ruled. A group of seven voters sued the county in July, alleging that a board policy passed a few months earlier that prohibited elections workers from contacting voters who made a mistake on their ballot violated their ...
Pittsburgh mulls study on whether city should build its own animal shelter
Aug. 28—Pittsburgh officials are looking into whether it would be more efficient for the city to open its own animal shelter instead of paying a local nonprofit for services. Currently, the city pays Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh $375,000 a year to house abandoned animals, according to Emily Bourne, a public safety spokeswoman. On average, the city sends nearly 600 dogs, about 350 cats ...
Olivia Dunne reacts to Pirates' epic collapse against Cubs
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne took to social media on Wednesday to react to the Pirates' loss against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.The Cubs scored 11 unanswered runs to beat the Pirates 14-10, sending the Buccos to their third consecutive loss. Amid the team's meltdown, Dunne, an LSU gymnastics star, shared her feelings on the social media platform X with a GIF.The GIF featured Skenes, the Pirates' rookie phenom pitcher who started Wednesday's game. The 22-year-old pitched five innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs. He struck out six and retired 11 of the final 13 batters he faced. He received a no-decision. The Pirates were leading 8-3 after the top of the fifth inning and increased their lead to 10-3 after the bottom of the fifth inning. Pittsburgh's bullpen allowed 11 earned runs and 11 hits over the final four innings. The Cubs scored two runs in the seventh inning, three runs in the eighth inning and six runs in the ninth inning. The Pirates (62-71) are in last place in the National League Central division. Pittsburgh travels to Cleveland on Friday to start a three-game series against the Guardians.
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