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Could Pittsburgh get a WNBA team?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.The Sports and Exhibition Authority is still bouncing the idea around and just approved another step in its game plan.KDKA-TV hit the streets to ask people if they want to see a WNBA team in Pittsburgh."Absolutely, I think the women's NBA is on a rise. I know this last class happened to be exciting, and not to take anything away from the other players but to have another WNBA team here that'd be fabulous,"...
Raccoon rabies vaccinations will drop from the sky in Allegheny County next month
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Aircraft will drop rabies vaccination baits across Allegheny County next month as part of a massive effort to eventually eradicate the raccoon variant of the virus from the country. The vaccination program is spearheaded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services, which the Allegheny County Health Department partners with annually. This year, volunteers will distribute baits containing the vaccine from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30, both by hand and by air. The health department says residents may see aircraft slowly moving over the same area multiple times over a short period of time, which could be...
New Pittsburgh group offers community, friendship for Latinas
When Brenda Garcia attended the PA Latina Women Conference in Lancaster, PA, she had no idea it would inspire her to start her own group for Latina women. Now, a few short months later, LatinasPGH has almost a thousand followers on Instagram, and Garcia is busy planning events for women to meet, hangout, and get to know each other.
The CSPA Q&A: Pittsburgh Housing Authority Executive Director Caster D. Binion
Much like the rest of the state, Pittsburgh continues to seek solutions for the area’s affordable housing crisis. As the longtime executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Caster D. Binion oversees a $200 million budget and the operations of roughly 2,600 units of public housing, 6,200 Housing Choice Vouchers and 700 mixed-finance units. He also heads up HACP’s efforts to provide public housing residents with programs and services that provide workforce development, crisis support and quality-of-life enhancement.
Pirates make their first move at the MLB trade deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off their MLB trade deadline with a minor league trade by sending outfielder Gilberto Celestino to the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations. Celestino was acquired by the Pirates last offseason from the Minnesota Twins. He had a solid spring training, but was ultimately optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. He has spent the season playing all three outfield positions and has been a decent hitter at the plate.
Bill Barr violated DOJ policy in urging Pennsylvania ballot statement: Watchdog
Former Attorney General Bill Barr improperly urged a Pennsylvania prosecutor to make public statements about concerns over election security in the 2020 race, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) said in a report Thursday. Barr weighed in on the matter of mail-in ballots discovered in a dumpster in Luzerne County, Pa.,…
Return for Diontae Johnson on ‘hot seat’ with training camp underway
Cornerback became a positional need for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, as both Levi Wallace and Patrick Peterson left in free agency. Unfortunately, it came at the expense of Pittsburgh’s most productive offensive player, wide receiver Diontae Johnson. The Steelers sent Johnson and their No. 240 pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson and No. 178 pick (defensive lineman Logan Lee). TribLive’s Joe Rutter believes that Jackson is at risk of losing his job. He laid out five players on the hot seat at training camp. At the top is everybody’s favorite defensive end, Cameron Heyward. Here’s what Rutter had...
Developers blame city for delays in big Bakery Square expansion
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a half a billion-dollar development to bring new housing, offices and stores to East Liberty is still on hold. The city planning commission this week once again delayed final approval of Walnut Capital's plans to double the size of Bakery Square. The development would bring sorely needed new jobs and residents to Pittsburgh but developers say the city has hit them with more than a year of delays. When Google took over the Nabisco plant 14 years ago, Bakery Square was born, the tech giant spawning a new development of...
Pitt All 105: P Cam Guess Returns as the Top Placeholder
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Cam Guess, a redshirt senior punter from Belle Vernon in Belle Vernon, Pa. 2023 season: Guess played in all 12 games last season, serving as the placeholder on point-after...
Troy Polamalu in disguise at Steelers training camp
It’s not easy for Troy Polamalu to be anywhere in Pittsburgh and go unnoticed — unless he hides the hair. NFL reporter Bo Marchionte posted a photo of Polamalu on the sideline at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Friday. The day started with unusually cooler 70-degree temperatures, so the California native got away with a Steelers hoodie, his famous locks all tucked up in a bucket hat and shades to complete the disguise. The legendary Steelers safety was recently named to ESPN’s top 25 players of the 21st century. Polamalu was the lone Steeler on the list, landing at No. 16. Not surprisingly, Tom Brady came in at No. 1. Troy Polamalu is going incognito at Steelers camp pic.twitter.com/DkhX6YUV1p — Bo Marchionte (@BoMarchionte) July 26, 2024 More Troy Polamalu!Steelers legend Troy Polamalu offers take on Mike Tomlin rumorsThe 10 best gift ideas for the Pittsburgh Steelers fan in your life4 Steelers Troy Polamalu thanked in Hall of Fame speech
Ole Miss Baseball Star Ethan Lege Joins Pittsburgh Pirates After 2024 Draft Success
Ole Miss outfielder Ethan Lege has officially signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates after being selected in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The Pirates plan to transition him to a third baseman, marking a position change for Lege. Known for his performance with the Rebels, he was a standout player batting .323 with 13 home runs before an injury cut his season short.
Talking Pitt/Duquesne Basketball History, NCAA Tournament with Mike DeCourcy
On Friday, Mike DeCourcy joined The Pittsburgh Basketball Show to talk about Pitt basketball, Duquesne basketball, and much more. Check out the entire interview by clicking the link below. Duquesne basketball on Pittsburgh Sports Now is sponsored by The Summit Academy: setting young men on the path to a better...
12-Year-Old’s Open Hopewell Tournament with 13-5 Win Over West Allegheny
The Hopewell 12-year-olds will play the final games of their careers at the Kane Road Complex as the Hopewell Youth Baseball organization is hosting their final tournament of the 2024 Summer Season. The Vikings no doubt want to make a lasting memory by winning the championship. Tonight, Coach Rankin’s team...
Kyo Matcha and Meetcha soft opening in Squirrel Hill today, holding Grand Opening on July 27 and 28.
Dessert spots Kyo Matcha and Meetcha are holding a soft opening in Squirrel Hill today followed by a Grand Opening this weekend. They'll be located at 5864 Forbes Ave. (map) in the former Footers Cleaners spot where signage first went up in October. Kyo Matcha, according to its official site,
PHN 2024 Penguins Prospects Rankings 6-10: Real Talent, Exciting Long Shot (+)
The Pittsburgh Penguins prospect rankings from six through 10 have almost always been an exorcise in list-stretching, imagination, and unlikely projections. Historically, there has not been a plethora of NHL talent outside the top five, but instead, a gaggle of players who might find their NHL destiny capped with a game or two on the fourth line before returning to the shadows.
PREVIEW: Jonah’s Call Anglican Church moves to the Northside
On May 5 Jonah’s Call Anglican Church moved into its new location at 907 Middle St. The move converted Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church to an Anglican Church that traces its “spiritual heritage back through the historic Church of England,” according to the church’s website. “Jonah’s Call” is in reference to the Prophet Jonah, “who was called upon to preach the news of God’s love to a city that needed to hear it,” according to Jonah 3:1-10 in the Bible.
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