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Veteran Pro Bowler Still Without New Contract, Trade Is Imminent
Veteran Pro Bowler defensive tackle, Cameron Heyward is still without a new contract but a trade is imminent. According to a report, the Steelers are no closer to a new deal for the veteran even though he hopes to play for them in 2025. Nothing is changing throughout the next few weeks so it might be time for the Steelers to consider dealing him now rather than letting him test free agency. Heyward has been missing most of the voluntary portions of camp because of his desire for a new contract.
Pittsburgh won't be removing homeless encampments after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Do people experiencing homelessness have the right to camp out in cities like Pittsburgh? Over the objections of advocates for those experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled cities can enforce no-camping laws and take down tent encampments, even if there is no offer of alternative shelter or housing.In Pittsburgh, the tents will stay.Tucked behind the Allegheny County Jail is a sprawling encampment of 35 tents along the Eliza Furnace Trail."It's getting ridiculous. We have our two kids and I don't even really want to take them past it. They're definitely encroaching on the trail. You know,...
Fireworks return to Johnstown Galleria
After a years-long hiatus, a fireworks show is set to return to the Johnstown Galleria tonight. The show is scheduled to get underway at dusk. Officials at the Galleria ask guests to arrive early to get a parking spot and grab a snack from the food court. The show is...
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: July 5
Erie Digital News Now Content at your fingertips. This is the summer travel season, and for people visiting and living in the Caribbean. Crawford County held its first every fair fundraiser, with the hopes of making it an annual event. Also in Crawford County, after 22 years of serving the...
Recent Roster Move Could Spell the End for Pirates Veteran
Michael A. Taylor‘s time in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform may come to an end thanks to Thursday’s recall of outfielder Joshua Palacios. On Wednesday, sources reported that Palacios was going to join the big club in time for that evening’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. A few hours later, it was reported that the Pirates had changed their mind. Apparently, it was slugging outfielder Jack Suwinski who was going to Triple-A Indianapolis in the corresponding move. However, Suwinski bought himself a reprieve by going 3-for-3 with a home run against the Cardinals on Tuesday.
Cochranton Fair Parade Committee Accepting Applications for Floats, Bands, Baton Corps & More
The theme for this year's Cochranton Community Fair Parade is Communities that Flourish. The annual fair will kick off on Wednesday, August 7. Event organizers said there is still room for interested floats, bands, baton corps, clowns, fire trucks, cool cars and more. The deadline to apply to participate is July 15.
Top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Linemen: Legends, Achievements & Impact
The Pittsburgh Steelers history is rich with exceptional offensive linemen who have been crucial for the team's success, showcasing their importance in executing the smash-mouth football style embraced by their coaches throughout the years. Mike Webster holds the highest Approximate Value (AV) of 150, followed by Dermontti Dawson with 123...
Jeep Event Returns to Two Mile Run County Park Next Weekend
The Ten Miles 4 Two Mile (TM4TM) Jeep Run is returning to Two Mile Run County Park for the fourth year in a row. The event is scheduled to take place in the Oil Region on July 13 and 14. According to organizers, the event only allows Jeeps, no other...
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival to Feature 4-Days of Food, Fun & Rides
Your favorite rides, slides, festival foods and games will be returning to North East, Pennsylvania July 17-20 for this year's North East Firemen's Cherry Festival. The annual summer gathering in North East is often a rally point of class reunions, weddings, family activities and honored traditions, according to event organizers.
Feds: FL couple charged in Johnstown real estate scheme; husband jailed, wife on the run
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We have an update now on a 6 News investigation that began five years ago. In 2019, we reported that several Johnstown real estate investors said they believed they were victims of a plan to take their money. Now, the couple, who the investors say...
Former quarterback does not hold back on Russell Wilson
After things did not work out between him and the Denver Broncos the past two seasons, Russell Wilson is looking for a fresh start after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. But one former quarterback does not seem to think that things are going to work out for him in Pittsburgh, either.
Deconstructing The Steelers’ 2024 Roster: The Locks
Bringing back an exercise I did ahead of the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers season. With the team one month away from reporting to training camp, it’s worth taking inventory of the Steelers’ 90-man roster (which, due to an international exemption, can and will become a 91-man roster soon enough) and offering a framework of the odds that each player makes the 53-man roster.
The Lost Decade of the Pittsburgh Steelers
There was once a time when the Pittsburgh Steelers were considered yearly playoff contenders. That is just not the case anymore. For a team that was entering 2012 with momentum, it stalled out quickly, and has led to a lost decade of success. In 2010, the Steelers had made it...
Millcreek Township hosts 57th annual Fourth of July parade
One of the biggest parades in Erie County hit the ground running early Thursday morning for their 57th year. Thousands of people lined 12th Street for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Millcreek Township, and it’s something that keeps getting bigger and bigger each year. The United...
Photo essay: Canonsburg’s outsized Fourth of July parade sees tens of thousands celebrate the nation’s history, spirit
The shoulder-to-shoulder scene at the Canonsburg 4th of July Parade offers a public forum to explore what it means to be an American, in all its complicated packaging. PublicSource photojournalist Stephanie Strasburg headed to the parade outside of Pittsburgh to document the feeling at one of Pennsylvania’s largest Independence Day celebrations. The post Photo essay: Canonsburg’s outsized Fourth of July parade sees tens of thousands celebrate the nation’s history, spirit appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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