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Pirates, Phillies fans react to Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race in real-time
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- When President Biden announced he would drop out of the presidential race, the largest gathering of people in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania was inside PNC Park, where fans from the commonwealth's two largest cities were watching the Phillies take on the Pirates. "Biden's out, Biden's out," people in the stands started to say, according to Mark Spruile, who explained that fans had started to pull out their phones to look up the news. "Somebody said it in the row in front of us, and we checked Twitter, and it's all over the place." Suddenly, words like "unprecedented"...
Mayorkas names panel to review Trump rally shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has named a bipartisan panel of experts to conduct an independent review of the Trump rally shooting, the Department of Homeland Security announced Sunday. The big picture: The panel has "extensive law enforcement and security experience" and will "conduct a 45-day independent review of the...
Best Deli Restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is home to a vibrant and diverse deli food culture, with some of the best Deli restaurants in Pittsburgh offering an array of flavors and traditions. In this article, we highlight three standout establishments—Kevin’s Deli LLC, Food For Thought Deli, and Deli on Butler—each known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Pittsburgh.
Did a DJI drone facilitate Trump rally attack?
On July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Investigators now say the gunman utilized a DJI drone to conduct pre-attack reconnaissance, significantly aiding his ability to carry out the attack. According to local law enforcement authorities, 20-year-old Thomas...
New Brighton man named Honorary Starter for Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
A New Brighton man will serve as Honorary Starter for the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Jim Boffo will ceremoniously drop the flag Aug. 4, to begin the popular Schenley Park race, an honor recognizing his many years of helping western Pennsylvanians get their start in vintage racing. ...
Highland Park trees may have to make way for water treatment work
"Landscaping lends itself to stabilization of the park hillside, the canopy, the recreation enjoyment, the benefits of the park alone. It would be pretty catastrophic," said City Forester Lisa Ceoffe. The post Highland Park trees may have to make way for water treatment work appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Penn State Health CEO Massini to Retire
Steve Massini, chief executive officer of Penn State Health since 2019 and the first Penn State alumnus to lead the University’s health system, has announced he will retire effective Oct. 1, 2024. “Steve is an incredibly talented executive and wonderful individual who has served Penn State Health with great...
Tim Benz: For Pirates GM Ben Cherington, it's not about new math — it's about ditching old philosophies
On Sunday, Ben Cherington wanted to take us all to math class. During Cherington’s weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan, play-by-play man Joe Block asked the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager if the team’s recent hot stretch of eight wins in nine tries altered the front office’s approach in advance of the July 30 trade deadline.
Sen. Ron Johnson releases preliminary findings of probe into Trump assassination attempt
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc, released his official 13-page preliminary findings of his office's investigation into the assassination attempt of former President Trump. Trump survived the assassination attempt on July 13 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where alleged gunman Thomas Mathew Crooks, 20, opened fire, killing one spectator and injuring several others, including Trump, who suffered injuries to his ear.
Investigation underway into Carrick fire that sent resident and three firefighters to the hospital
PITTSBURGH — A resident and three firefighters were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood. The fire was reported a little after 7 p.m. Sunday at a building on the 2500 block of Brownsville Road. The assistant fire...
Pirates vs. Cardinals MLB player props and odds - Monday, July 22
Sportsbooks have set player props for Bryan Reynolds, Alec Burleson and others when the Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on Monday at 6:40 PM ET. Oddsmakers have listed the Pirates (-132) as moneyline favorites against the Cardinals (+112). In this game, Pittsburgh (-1.5) is favored on the run line with +152 odds. The total for this matchup is 8.5. The odds to exceed the over are -110, while the odds are -110 to go under.
Who Loses Their Spot On Steelers’ 53-Man Roster To Tyler Matakevich?
Who loses their spot on the Steelers’ 53-man roster thanks to Tyler Matakevich?. The Steelers recently welcomed ILB Tyler Matakevich back into the fold, returning after four years in Buffalo. While he signed on the cheap, he is a likely bet for the 53-man roster because of his special-teams value. But when one person makes the 53-man roster, it has to come at somebody else’s expense.
Penguins’ 2024 free agency grade
The Pittsburgh Penguins were extremely active in NHL Free Agency a year ago. New general manager Kyle Dubas made it clear he wanted this team to remain competitive. He had no reservations about giving big contracts to veterans, which he believed would make them a better hockey team. The only issue is that the Penguins didn’t get much better.
Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Weather: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to the Pittsburgh area Monday, bringing late morning and afternoon rain chances. The highest probability for rain will be south and east of Pittsburgh, particularly in higher terrain areas. However, showers are possible outside of these regions as well, with widespread rain likely on Wednesday and Thursday.
Paul Goldschmidt hopes to get bat going as Cards face Pirates
Paul Goldschmidt’s production has dropped, and so has his spot in the batting order. The new No. 7 hitter for the Cardinals will spend his second straight game hitting in the bottom third of the lineup when St. Louis faces the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.
Human remains found in vehicle pulled from the Allegheny River in Oakmont
OAKMONT, Pa. — Human remains were found in a vehicle that was pulled from the Allegheny River in Oakmont. The vehicle was found in the water near California Avenue at around 5:15 p.m. Sunday. After a dive team assisted with the removal of the vehicle, Allegheny County homicide detectives...
Pirates vs. Cardinals: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – July 22
On Monday, a clash of NL Central rivals is on the schedule, with the St. Louis Cardinals (52-47) visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates (50-49) at 6:40 PM ET. Looking to see who’s playing for the Pirates and the Cardinals? Continue scrolling for complete injury reports for both squads. Watch MLB,...
Man found shot in backyard of home in Butler
BUTLER, Pa. — Police in the city of Butler said a man was found shot in the backyard of a home on Robinson Avenue on Sunday. The victim, described as a 32-year-old man, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Police said Garrett Graham, 24, of Butler, had fired...
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