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U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Emlenton Summer Festival enjoys some sun
Emlenton’s Main Street hosted the annual Emlenton Summer Festival over a hot and sunny weekend. Festivities began Friday morning with community yard sales and the Station 55 Fireman’s Strawberry Social. The event celebrated local contributors Fred and Carla Hays, and Steve and Susan King as grand marshals, who rode in antique vehicles during the parade. Highlights included a jazz performance, frog jumping contest, pinewood derby race, and “Baby Beautiful” contest. Due to construction at Hughes Park, the festival moved downtown, where vendors lined the streets. The festival concluded with a Fireman’s Parade, an outdoor concert, and a fireworks display from the Route 38 bridge.
Have a mustache? Get a free sandwich from Primanti Bros. on Tuesday night. Here’s why.
You can get a free sandwich from Primanti Bros. The Pittsburgh-based restaurant is giving away free sandwiches for dine-in customers starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday to celebrate mustached Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes, who will start the game for the National League. The deal applies to real and fake...
Baby penguin at Pittsburgh Zoo adopted by parents of different species
After a marcaroni penguin egg was discarded by its parents at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the chick has found a new home with a family of gentoo penguins, making it the first multi-species family at the zoo.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Celebrates Dippy the Dinosaur’s Birthday
Dippy is turning 125 this year, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is hosting a slate of festivities to celebrate the beloved dino. Thursday, July 18 is Teen Night: Dippy 125, where teens ages 13-18 are invited to a free night full of dinosaur-themed activities, snacks in the teens-only lounge, and learning what made Dippy such an important discovery. Tickets must be registered in advance, as capacity is limited.
PennDOT, Jeannette first responders host license plate replacement, Yellow Dot enrollment events
JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) -- On Monday, a steady stream of people drove up and stopped by the Jeannette City Hall to replace their damaged or peeling Pennsylvania license plates.This free plate replacement event was being spearheaded by PennDOT's Highway Safety Network, with local help from both the Jeannette Police and Fire Departments."It is against the law to have an illegible license plate in Pennsylvania," said Jaci Brice, the District 12 Coordinator for the Highway Safety Network. "Unfortunately, sometimes it does happen. Not through any fault of our own. So, this is a free service [to] help the public get those...
Report: Aliquippa HC Mike Warfield Taking Leave of Absence
Aliquippa football will allegedly enter the 2024 season with a new coach at the helm for the first time in quite some time. Quips head coach Mike Warfield is taking a leave of absence due to personal reasons and assistant Vashawn Patrick is expected to take over in the interim, according to a report by The W.P.I.A.L Edition.
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital Awarded Grant to Begin Psychiatry Residency Program
LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital received a three-year, $750,000 grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for a new rural track residency program in psychiatry. The funds for the program are part of a U.S. Dept. of Health and Services initiative to establish new residency programs in rural...
Every Steelers starting QB ever: full list
The Pittsburgh Steelers first became a franchise in 1933 and since then have had too many starting quarterbacks to count. The biggest icons at the position for the Steelers are Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger but the Steelers have had their fair share of other talents at the position. Unfortunately,...
Venango Chamber’s Bike ‘n Brew to Be Held This Weekend
OIL CITY, Pa. — The Venango Chamber is hosting this year’s Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew on Saturday, July 20, the weekend before the Oil Heritage Festival. The event will include both bicycle activities and a beer pickup and tasting portion. A Biking Scavenger Hunt will...
NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed
Baseball fans will likely only be getting a brief cameo from Paul Skenes at this week’s All-Star Game. Speaking with reporters on Monday, National League team manager Torey Lovullo revealed the plan for the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Skenes in Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. Skenes, who will be starting the game for the NL, is only... The post NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Buffalo Bills heading to PA for joint practice with Pittsburgh Steelers
Ahead of the August 17 preseason game pitting the Buffalo Bills against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, the two teams will meet for a joint practice in Pennsylvania on August 15. Alaina Getzenberg, of ESPN, was the first to share the news that the Bills will head south early to practice with the Steelers.
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