Munhall
LATEST NEWS
Lower Hill developers get land for music venue — but not yet for parking garage
Hill Community Development Corporation President and CEO Marimba Milliones, center, speaks to reporters after the July 25, 2024 meeting of the Urban Redevelopment Authority board meeting. (Photo by Eric Jankiewicz/PublicSource) The Pittsburgh Penguins’ development team asked local panels to sell two parcels of Hill land, but amid community concerns about...
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...
Excitement Builds as Pittsburgh Hosts the 2024 U.S. Senior Women's Open Championship
VisitPITTSBURGH, along with the United States Golf Association (USGA), is proud to announce the kickoff of the highly anticipated 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship, set to attract golf enthusiasts and visitors alike from August 1-4, 2024. As one of the nation’s premier golfing destinations, Pittsburgh is honored to...
PTL Links: July 29, 2024
Visit the links below for more on today's guests & topicsXtend StudioDoug Heilman | InstagramFarro and Vegetable Medley with Roasted Sausage RecipePBS's The Great American RecipeKaley's Kop Benefit Concert with Brian KelleyAudacy 100.7 STARPittsburgh Today Live on Social MediaFacebookX, the site once known as TwitterInstagram
NFL insiders share massive updates on Steelers' Russell Wilson, Justin Fields
Ahead of training camp, it certainly sounded like the Pittsburgh Steelers had all but named veteran Russell Wilson their starting quarterback over 25-year-old Justin Fields.The situation seemingly has changed now that Wilson has missed some practice time because of what's believed to be a minor calf injury."The Steelers ultimately will get into practices as serious as any in the league," ESPN's Dan Graziano explained in a piece published Sunday. "...So the Steelers will get a real sense of how the offense is operating and whether Fields can bring things to it that Wilson can't. Fields definitely has work to do...
No/One to get audio drama and feature film adaptation
Creative-collective studio Black Market Narrative and development and production company ZQ Entertainment are teaming up for a feature film adaptation of NO/ONE, the critically acclaimed comic book series by Kyle Higgins, Brian Buccellato and Geraldo Borges, and published by Image Comics, as well as its accompanying scripted podcast,. Higgins and...
10 top August events in Pittsburgh for kids drawn to shooting stars, water and the circus
Summer vacation ends with a bang of a lineup of exciting stuff for Pittsburgh kids. Enjoy basking in the sun with water sports or relaxing under the night sky gazing at shooting stars. Family-focused theater events include chilling in air-conditioned splendor or enjoying a picnic-based outdoor performance. Festivals continue to draw families to music-inspired outings that include activities for kids in the schedule. Here are our best bets for entertaining kids in August.
How One Therapist Is Using Clay for Healing
Art therapist Sonya Dugal says that through using clay with her clients, she’s seen magic happen. “I’ve seen real moments of release and moments of transformation when clients are able to use art to process their trauma and life’s story; when the creation of metaphors and use of symbolism become a safe way to communicate,” said Dugal, a licensed professional counselor, in a statement.
Rain chances return throughout the Pittsburgh area today
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Rain chances will return to the Pittsburgh area today with severe weather possible tomorrow and Wednesday. Strong wind speed is the biggest concern when it comes to Tuesday and Wednesday storms. I have a higher storm chance coming in on Tuesday. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center offices have Wednesday shaded in with a level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk. This is the lowest risk level issued daily. Tuesday is not included on the risk map at all. Rain chances will be around on Thursday and Friday as well. I have Saturday's rain chance the highest...
Pittsburgh Derby Brats bring roller derby to kids of all stripes
Roller derby is a niche sport more associated with choreographed events like professional wrestling than the Olympics. But fans say the sport is well on its way to breaking through. If that’s the case, the kids on the Pittsburgh Derby Brats junior roller derby team could be future gold medalists.
Legendary Steelers Players: Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Troy Polamalu & More
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rich history filled with success and legendary players, including six Super Bowl wins since the NFL merger, highlighting the tremendous impact of players throughout the years. Pittsburgh produced Hall of Fame talent and notable players who left a lasting legacy on the team. Ranging from...
Wildcat by Jeffrey Dunn finds romance in an uncanny Appalachian town
Jeffrey Dunn admits he’s dyslexic and has a million words available to him, but sometimes, he says, “I just can’t find the box that I put them in.”. The words he does locate and use in his latest novel Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance (Izzard Ink) are those of a grizzled craftsman who knows well the landscape of storytelling. Take his description of the atmosphere in the fictional town of Wildcat, modeled after Braeburn, a small community near Natrona Heights and Lower Burrell.
A round-up of Kennywood mascots past and present
If you’ve been to Kennywood this season, you might have noticed some new larger-than-life characters around the park. As part of its 125th anniversary, Kennywood brought two mascots out of retirement: Jeeters, a fluffy pink creature in a green bandana and Grapes of Wrath esque hat, and Colonel Bimbo Fraudwater, a mustachioed clown-man wearing a blue hat and most of a striped barbershop quartet suit.
Troy Fautanu makes statement with wins over T.J. Watt at Steelers training camp
Latrobe, Pa. -- If any rookie wants to make a statement in Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, making some noise against T.J. Watt is a sure way to do it. Watt wrecks practices as frequently as he destroys games. Multiple times each year, Mike Tomlin has to specifically plead for someone to take Watt’s impact out of team drills because he will cause so much chaos.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Reading Ready Pittsburgh, Smartbox Assistive Technology, and more
Senior Manager of Guest Services and Belonging. Pittsburgh Public Theater is seeking a vibrant, enthusiastic leader to manage their front-of-house guest experience from the moment guests enter the lobby until the moment they leave. The full-time Senior Manager of Guest Services & Belonging is responsible for front-of-house staff and volunteer usher oversight as well as cultivating and activating a welcoming environment for all guests, partners, and artists. Applicants should have two+ years of related experience. Salary is $55,000-60,000/year plus benefits. Click here for more details.
A Pittsburgh recruiting pipeline? Penn State making waves at powerhouse Central Catholic
PITTSBURGH — A few blocks from the Cathedral of Learning and Pitt’s campus sits a historic high school program. The legacy of Central Catholic is familiar to those in the area or those who follow preps football. Dan Marino, Marc Bulger, more recently Damar Hamlin. Central Catholic, winners of four PIAA championships, produce plenty of college and even NFL talent.
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy forges forest of the future in face of global warming
In a quiet corner of Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park, Jaci Bruschi has been carefully tending a grove of yellowwood trees since 2019. The trees aren’t native to the Pittsburgh area, but they’ve largely thrived in Fezziwig Grove, a research grove manned by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. As the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.