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You won’t want to miss the final OpenStreetsPGH this weekend. Here’s why.
Story by SLB Radio intern Walter Kada. Photos courtesy of OpenStreets/Bike Pittsburgh. On Saturday, July 27, the final OpenStreetsPGH event of the year is happening in Homewood. I can tell you after attending OpenStreets in the Hill District in late June: You don’t want to miss this family-friendly celebration.
FLEX Ice Cream Social to Be Held Today in Central Avenue Plaza
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Future Leaders’ and Entrepreneurs’ Exchange (FLEX) is once again hosting the ice cream social during Oil Heritage Festival. The event will be held in Central Avenue Plaza between Christ Episcopal Church and the Oil City Library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25.
Bakery Square expansion vote pushed back
Google’s Pittsburgh office in Bakery Square. (Photo by Justin Hayhurst/100 Days in Appalachia) Despite neighborhood support for Walnut Capital’s plans for more retail and housing in the East End complex, the City Planning Commission has concerns about sidewalks and parking. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the...
Former Duquesne Forward Signs First Professional Contract
On Wednesday, former Duquesne basketball standout Tre Williams signed his first professional basketball contract. Williams, who was with Duquesne from 2021-24, signed to join QTSA United, a professional team in the Netherlands. The team competes in the BNXT League, which Duquesne described as “the first tier of basketball in both Belgium and the Netherlands.”
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
Carnegie Museum of Art Inside Out Series
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh makes their Carnegie Museum of Art Inside Out debut on Saturday, August 17! Join us in the Sculpture Court for two performances: at 12:15pm and 1:30pm as we perform some selections from our March 2024 Coming Home concert, as well as a few new selections, AND an audience participation opportunity! See you there!
Pittsburgh Public Theater Names New Associate Artistic Director, Chief Development Officer & More
Pittsburgh Public Theater has revealed additions to its team with the appointment of Sarah Ashley Cain (she/they) as Associate Artistic Director and Toby Guinn (he/him) as its first Chief Development Officer. The Public also announced the appointment of Dominique Briggs (she/her) as Senior Manager of Partnerships and Public Works as the organization expands its work through the upcoming Public Works initiative.
WATCH: Nelly Cummings, Gilbert Brown Rave About Pitt Basketball Culture Despite Loss
On Wednesday night, Nelly Cummings and the Zoo Crew squad battled against Happy Valley Hoopers, but eventually came up short as Sam Sessoms hit the game winner for the PSU alumni. Cummings finished as the team’s leading scorer with 23 points on 6-for-9 shooting and 9 for 10 from the...
TSA Intercepts Another Firearm at Pittsburgh International Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted a loaded firearm at the main security checkpoint on Friday, July 19. The .45 caliber handgun was loaded with 10 bullets in the carry-on bag of a man from Kansas. “I don’t know how many times we have to continue...
Replacing Steelers slot cornerback looks easy after Day 1 of training camp
The Steelers opened training camp with the usual fanfare. After such a long hiatus from football, fans are celebrating the return of their favorite team. Pittsburgh got right to work, opening practice and beginning to work through their rotations. While overreactions will come hot and heavy right now, one major...
Seized Fishing Boat Fetches $96,000 in Online Auction; Proceeds to Fund New Patrol Vessel
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced the sale of a fishing boat previously seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The 22-foot Ranger boat, which was part of the evidence in a high-profile cheating scandal, was sold through an online auction that concluded on Tuesday, July 23.
After Trump Assassination Attempt, Some Veterans Spread Misinformation. Others Pushed Back.
When the first shot rang out at the Trump rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Jondavid Longo recognized the sound. But his brain wouldn’t allow him to believe it. “I thought, ‘OK, this might be a firecracker, a balloon, or something,’” the Marine Corps veteran and mayor of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, told The War Horse. “On the second shot, I realized exactly what it was.”
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