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Pirates Rumors: NL contender backing off Jazz Chisholm could pave way for trade
USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported earlier this week that the Philadelphia Phillies, who had previously shown interest in picking up Jazz Chisholm Jr., now have "no interest" in the Miami Marlins outfielder. This could be good news for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are in desperate need of offensive production, specifically...
2 people facing charges in connection with fatal shooting in Clairton, Allegheny County
CLAIRTON, Pa. — Two people have been arrested in connection with the death ofa man found shot in Clairton earlier this month, Allegheny County police said Thursday. The shooting happened on July 12 on Madison Avenue. Police said 27-year-old Terell Blanks was pronounced dead at the scene. "Through witness...
Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania supports water safety with a $50,000 investment through its Essential Foundation under the Sure Splash initiative. Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation as part of Aqua’s new Sure Splash initiative.
What happens if Shapiro joins Harris ticket, wins election? This man becomes Pa. governor.
A Pittsburgh-area native would be next in line if Gov. Josh Shapiro were to join the Democratic ticket for the presidency and win the November election. For Shapiro to assume the role of vice president, he'd resign from the governorship. The Pennsylvania Constitution is clear about the line of succession: "In the...
Pennsylvania Community Pharmacists Cheer New Law Reforming Pharmacy Benefit Managers
HARRISBURG, PA — Community pharmacists across Pennsylvania are applauding the recent signing of House Bill 1993 by Governor Josh Shapiro. This new law aims to overhaul how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) operate within the state, addressing long-standing issues that have plagued local pharmacies and patients alike. The bill signing took place at Hometown Pharmacy in New Castle, a staple in its community since 1997.
US Attorneys host virtual program to Pennsylvania prisons and jails to ensure inmates have access treatment for opioid use disorder
HARRISBURG, Pa. — As part of the Department of Justice’s response to the opioid crisis, the United States Attorneys for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania hosted a virtual training this week to educate Pennsylvania’s state and local correctional facilities on their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide inmates with access to medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
Working 40 hours won't pay rent in 15 Pa. counties. Bucks County among least affordable
Despite making more than minimum wage, the average Pennsylvania renter in most counties needs weekly overtime or at least two jobs to keep even a one-bedroom apartment affordable, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Census, labor and other data compiled and analyzed by the nonprofit show that a...
Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
A Penn Hills Candy Factory Is Making Life Sweeter for Folks on the Autism Spectrum
It’s a dog day summer afternoon and Nathan Amorino, Joe Pawlowski and Amalia Insogna are busy making bark. After shattering sheets of solid chocolate, they weigh the bite-sized pieces, bag and heat-seal the treats, then gleefully slap a Spectrum Fudge label on each package. It’s a simple job, but one that has an extraordinary impact on people with autism and other special needs.
Hide and Seek: High Schoolers Tackle AI Challenges at Governor’s School, Hosted by CMU
When it comes to detecting humans, artificial intelligence tools can be fooled by simple tricks. U.S. Marines were able to deceive a robot trained to identify humans(opens in new window) by doing somersaults, hiding in a cardboard box or pretending to be a tree. Funny? Maybe in this scenario. But in the real world, where human detection technology is used for security and occupational safety purposes, failures like these can have serious consequences.
Parents as Allies: Keystone Oaks leans into the value of ‘opening your doors, literally’
When kids are little, especially if a school is relatively small, parents have plenty of opportunities to build relationships with teachers. That has always been the case at the three elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks district, where each grade has only about 40 students at each school. Teachers are...
TV Talk: Michael Keaton directs, stars in 'Knox Goes Away'; local news stalwarts get Emmy honors
Jul. 25—Pittsburgh native Michael Keaton's second directorial effort, "Knox Goes Away," is a welcome, character-driven tonic. It's a small movie more concerned with character and relationship stories than it is with big-budget thrills or epic set pieces. And that's OK. Streaming July 26 on Max (linear HBO debut at 8 p.m. July 27), this R-rated, two-hour movie has a '70s-era vibe as it follows ...
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