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Talk Pittsburgh Links: July 29, 2024
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Swing state governors Shapiro and Whitmer rally Philadelphia-area voters for a Harris presidency
LOWER GWYNEDD TWP. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rallied Democrats at a suburban Philadelphia high school as Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign entered its first full week Monday. Shapiro and Whitmer, both prospects to be Harris’ running mate, told the crowd of more than 1,000 at Wissahickon High School […]
In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
Spotted lanternflies are back in the Philly region, and in the 10 years since they first appeared in Pennsylvania, scientists have learned important details about the damage they cause — and what makes them so effective. Shannon Powers, press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, said the good...
‘Second Look’ Racial Equity Report Finds Arts Funding Gap Persists in Greater Pittsburgh Region
The distribution of arts and culture funding in the Greater Pittsburgh region is racially inequitable, according to a newly released research report from The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. In a press release on Monday, July 29, GPAC shared the results of A Second Look: Racial Equity and Arts Funding in...
SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. SEPTA will freeze spending and implement other budget cuts to help the agency manage anticipated fiscal troubles. The agency’s Andrew Busch said the belt-tightening is the result of...
QB Nate Yarnell can't do it alone, so here are 5 units that need to step up for Pitt this season
Jul. 29—Before compiling a list of the most important players who will populate the Beano Cook Fields when Pitt begins prepping for a new season Wednesday, we need to first identify the obvious choice for leader of the class: The quarterback, Nate Yarnell. There are several players who are as important as Yarnell, who is entering his junior season. (Has it been two years already?) But no one ...
S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors
S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors, bringing 35+ years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement. S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board.
Photos: Russell Wilson and Ciara Bring the Family to Disney World Before Steelers’ Training Camp
Typically, the Super Bowl MVP announces their post-game intentions in a television commercial, exclaiming, “I’m going to Disney World!”. Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ incoming quarterback, opted to get the Disney trip out of the way before the season even started. Last week, Wilson and his wife,...
Notable changes to WPIAL cross country alignment for 2024-25 seasons
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall. This summer, the Tribune-Review will break down changes for each of the WPIAL sports. Here’s a look at the upcoming WPIAL cross country season. 2023 WPIAL boys...
Gov. Shapiro Touts Pharma Bill
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Bedford and Blair Counties this past Friday as he continues to tout a new Law that increases oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. After making a stop at northern Bedford pharmacy in New Enterprise Friday morning, Shapiro stopped by Thompson Pharmacy in Hollidaysburg. There he did a Ceremonial Bill Signing.
City of Arnold wants to install more surveillance cameras at Roosevelt Park
ARNOLD, Pa. (KDKA) -- For the city of Arnold, keeping a local community park open and safe is a high priority, so the city hopes to install more surveillance cameras.Just a few weeks ago, Roosevelt Park in downtown Arnold looked much different than it is now.There were knocked-over trash cans, damage to their bandshell, and a port-a-john toilet almost on its side. Authorities say a group of kids largely did this, and the park was closed to fix the damage they caused.Tom Tyborowski is the co-owner of All Seasons Mini-Mart across the street from the park. He has seen the...
Update from Oakmont Carnegie Library
Change in this Thursday, August 1st Makerspace Hours. Normally we open at 10am, but this week we will open at 2pm. For full social media post, click here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=893817386116990&set=a.662729175892480&type=3.
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of July 29, 2024
Incoming kindergartners invited to playground event. The Penn Hills School District welcomes incoming kindergartners to a Popsicles on the Playground event from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at Penn Hills Elementary School, 1079 Jefferson Road. The event, which is part of the district’s Summer Kickoff to Kindergarten, is an...
East Liberty housing nonprofit and other organizations grateful for help from Duquesne Light’s grant program
Charlise Smith knows the critical housing challenges Pittsburgh and Allegheny County residents can face. She created a nonprofit organization — Willissae’s Agency for Vision and Empowerment, or WAVE — to help them. Building on its early years, her organization has developed a “more robust and comprehensive plan...
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