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Site of former LA fitness eyed for new store in Bethel Park
The scene of a demolished building that housed fitness centers is proposed as the site for a new store. Bethel Park Council approved the preliminary/final plan for Floor & Décor, to be located at 3000 Oxford Drive, where there previously was an LA Fitness and before that, Bally’s.
Cambridge Springs Fireman’s Carnival returns for its 70th year
The Cambridge Springs Fireman’s Carnival is back for its 70th year to support operating expenses for the organization. “It’s our largest fundraiser, so it goes for equipment upgrades, training, repairs and all kinds of things. The community supports us, and it’s all about community helping community,” said Kathi Camp, chairman of the Cambridge Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
Steelers veteran believes undrafted rookie is 'going to be a great player'
It's not often that an undrafted rookie makes enough of an impression to earn reps with the first-team defense to start training camp, but that's exactly what is happening in Pittsburgh.Undrafted rookie cornerback Beanie Bishop has been one of the biggest stars of Steelers training camp thus far, flashing his coverage ability over the first two days. My thoughts on Day 2 of #Steelers training camp. When will QB Russell Wilson return and who’s standing out? pic.twitter.com/Pjzha9YppL— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) July 26, 2024 Bishop hasn't just impressed his coaches, either. Veteran safety DeShon Elliott believes Bishop's NFL future is looking bright."He's doing...
Pirates designate LHP for assignment again as part of shuffle
The Pirates announced that infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and right-hander Hunter Stratton has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. They opened one roster spot yesterday by placing outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list and opened another today by designating left-hander Josh Fleming for assignment.
CIA Denies Conspiracy Theory That It Used MKUltra on Trump Shooter
Was the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump earlier this month part of a secret CIA program involving brainwashed killers? That’s the claim being made by some far-right accounts on X, but the U.S. intelligence agency is taking the unusual step of directly and forcefully denying the claims.
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.
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...
Turnpike Closed For Friday Morning Accident
The Turnpike in Cranberry Township was shut down early Friday morning in a work zone after an accident with several vehicles. The call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly before 12:30 a.m. for accident involving two tractor trailers near mile marker 25 in the west bound lane on the turnpike.
Josh Shapiro stumps for Kamala Harris in central Pa. amid VP speculation
CARLISLE, Pa. (CBS) -- Amid speculation that he could be Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared in central Pennsylvania for a rally on Saturday and stumped for the presumptive Democratic nominee.Video from WHP-TV in Harrisburg showed Shapiro on stage at a barn in Carlisle, a small town in Cumberland County outside the state capital, Harrisburg.The Harris campaign said this is "a weekend of action" sprinting toward Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024. Sunday will mark 100 days until the election and the Harris campaign says battleground Pennsylvania is a big focus.In remarks...
Mid Penn Bank Holds Ninth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
Mid Penn Bank last week hosted its 2024 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic in support of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. Mid Penn Bank last week hosted its 2024 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic in support of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine.
Trump vows to keep doing outdoor campaign rallies after shooting
Former President Trump says Saturday his outdoor campaign events will go on as planned following the shooting that wounded his right ear at a rally in Pennsylvania. The big picture: The shooting raised concerns about the former president's safety as he continues to campaign, with his next rally planned for Saturday night in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
Iron Horse theater's 'Painting Churches' primed to spark laughter and tears
AMBRIDGE ― The relationship between an artist daughter and her aging parents fuels the powerful and relatable "Painting Churches," the new play from Iron Horse Community Theatre opening Aug. 9. A finalist for the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the story centers on married couple Fanny and Gardner’s move to a smaller home,...
Buffalo Township Honors Fallen Fire Chief Corey Comperatore with Statue and Tributes
The small community of Buffalo Township is in collective mourning, paying homage to one of its own, Corey Comperatore, at the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. Comperatore's legacy is now eternally encapsulated by a statue standing where he once served as chief, an area now laden with American flags and fresh flowers, CBS News Pittsburgh reports.
6,300 University of Pittsburgh staffers gain chance to join Steelworkers union
Jul. 26—For University of Pittsburgh staff who watched as 3,400 faculty colleagues gained collective bargaining rights a few years back, what's coming in the mail soon represents their own moment of choice. The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board will oversee another union election at Pitt. This time, it's for 6,300 staff. Ballots for the month-long voting will be mailed out on Aug. 15. They ...
Top WPIAL Recruit Earns Offer from West Coast Powerhouse
Matt Sieg is one of the top recruits in the WPIAL, regardless of class, and he’s continuing to rack up major offers. Sieg — a 6-foot, 170-pound four-star athlete from Fort Cherry in McDonald, Pa. — holds offers from Akron, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, Pitt, Syracuse, WVU and Wisconsin, and he’s playing quarterback and defensive back at the high school level. It appears likely that Sieg will be recruited primarily as a safety, but wherever he ends up on the field, he’ll be one of the highest-recruited WPIAL players in the class of 2026.
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