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Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court
The Pittsburgh group behind a ballot referendum that would compel the city to boycott Israel said it won’t defend the measure against multiple legal challenges, ending its longshot bid to make November’s ballot. The Democratic Socialists of America chapter announced it would not defend the effort on Sunday...
Leechburg continues to build on trips to WPIAL playoffs
Leechburg football made history last year becoming the first Blue Devils team to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs three years in a row. The postseason streak came about after Leechburg had not made the WPIAL playoffs since 1988. Jake Cummings and his senior teammates want to add on to their...
Beer bottle thrown, belt used as weapon in separate incidents at Rivers Casino
Two patrons at Rivers Casino face charges after separate incidents last week. On Wednesday, PA State Police reported two men got into an altercation near the slot machines before 10 p.m.
“Guys Who Grill” Raises $6K For Backpack Program
A Butler Township event earlier this summer continues to help a local organization provide for kids in need. At their Monday night meeting, the Butler Township Commissioners presented a check to the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation with $6,000 in proceeds from their 2nd annual Guys Who Grill event in June.
Pirates allow two home runs, lose 4-3 to Rangers
Corey Seager homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Monday night.Seager's nine homers in August are tied for the major league lead with Miami's Jake Burger. He also went deep twice on Aug. 2 against Boston.Texas finished with five hits.Rangers right-hander José Ureña (4-8) pitched four scoreless innings in relief of Dane Dunning. Ureña struck out three and walked two.Kirby Yates worked a perfect ninth for his 22nd save after having his first blown save of the season on Sunday.The defending World Series champions, 11 games out of first place...
McKeesport Area School District kicks off new school year
MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Monday was the first day back to school for students in the McKeesport Area School District. With school back in session, that means more cars on the road which could mean longer commutes. For students taking the bus, the district uses an app in partnership with Krise Transportation. By downloading the Bus Status 4 app, it will give you the most up-to-date information on the status of your child's bus.
Russell Wilson can't be 'tricked or fooled' by process with Steelers
Russell Wilson has been in this league for a long time. He knows it’s a season-long grind, one that requires patience. The loss of the preseason’s first two games is not causing Wilson to overreact. He’s seen what practices are like for his new Pittsburgh Steelers team and knows what they’re capable of.
Pirates could shut down Paul Skenes for the cheapest reason imaginable
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a downward spiral of late, going from postseason hopefuls to regular season disappointments. It's hard to imagine the current management structure surviving the offseason, as it's well past time for the Pirates to start making serious competitive inroads in a winnable division. There have...
18 Year Old Charged after Carjacking, Exchanging Gunfire with Police in Downtown Erie
Pennsylvania State Police are continuing to investigate a carjacking that ended with an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and Erie Police officers. The suspect---identified as 18-year-old Denali Kirkland--- is charged with three counts of attempted homicide and nearly two dozen other offenses. The incident happened around 4 a.m. Friday,...
Kessel To Stay With Pittsburgh Penguins Taking On AHL Assistant General Manager Job
Amanda Kessel will not play in the PWHL this season after she was promoted to the Pittsburgh Penguins' Manager of Minor League Operations and assistant GM of the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Starting Bulldozer on Washington Township Property, Letting It Run for About 10 Hours
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Leeper man is accused of starting a bulldozer on a Washington Township property and leaving it run until the property owner shut it off approximately 10 hours later. Court records indicate that Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 45-year-old Dennis Ray Smith,...
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Local counties to receive transportation funding boost
Harrisburg, Pa. — A large investment in crucial transportation projects will help boost multiple projects in three local counties. An investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania, according to a release from Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro. The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives — ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for all Pennsylvanians. ...
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