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Team Texas beats Team Pennsylvania in 2024 Little League World Series: 4 things to know
Team Texas might have had the most impressive 2024 Little League World Series win of any U.S. squad on Thursday, thanks to a hoard of home runs and a string of strikeouts. "Watch out for Texas," an ESPN announcer proclaimed after Texas' dominant 9-0 win vs. Team Pennsylvania. According to the ESPN...
Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel
A city employee has resigned and Jewish leaders have gone to court over a ballot referendum that would prohibit Pittsburgh from working with companies that do business with Israel. Both of Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators have condemned the referendum, which would appear on voters’ ballots in November. John Fetterman called it...
Four Theaters Unite for Lauren Gunderson’s Adaptation of Little Women
MALVERN, PA; PALO ALTO, CA; PITTSBURGH, PA; and SKOKIE, IL — In an unprecedented collaborative effort, four regional theaters have jointly commissioned celebrated playwright Lauren Gunderson to adapt Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women. This new adaptation will enjoy a “rolling” world premiere with productions occurring between 2024 and 2026 in the partnering theaters’ home locales.
Parking Updates for Backyard Brawl at Acrisure Stadium
The Backyard Brawl between Pitt and West Virginia is one of the biggest games in college football, and when the matchup comes to Pittsburgh, it’s led to some of the biggest crowds in stadium history. When Pitt and WVU renewed the Brawl in 2022, it led to the largest...
FNR Top 22 - No. 13: Austin Kerns
PITTSBURGH — No. 13 on FNR’s Top 22 Players to Watch is Franklin Regional linebacker Austin Kerns. The senior totaled 101 tackles, 11.5 sacks and an interception a year ago. He was named a second team all-conference selection last season.
Former Greensburg cop Regina McAtee's sentencing delayed in methamphetamine case
Regina McAtee,a former Greensburg police officer, walks out of the courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh after her hearing on May 1. Regina McAtee,a former Greensburg police officer, walks out of the courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh after her hearing on May 1. Massoud Hossaini | TribLive. A sentencing date for a former...
PHOTOS! Visionary Transit Service Campaign Kickoff & PPT Summer Party!
Image description: photo collage of PPT Members having a great time at the Summer Party and Campaign Kickoff!. PPT kicks off the brand new Visionary Transit Service Campaign at the Summer Party – and spent a beautiful night enjoying delicious food, super-fun music, and the beautiful community we’re building together!
Gov. Josh Shapiro awarded $1.5 million to grow Pennsylvania’s special ed workforce, but Philly’s public schools didn’t apply
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.A new $1.5 million state grant offered school districts and universities across Pennsylvania a chance for funding to grow their special education workforce. But, despite a dire special education teaching shortage, the Philadelphia school district chose not to apply.The Developing Future Special Educators Grant, awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, provides school districts and universities with up to $20,000 over a two-year period to establish “experiential learning” programs for high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in special education.Overall, 77 districts,...
FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack, including in Pa.
The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor. But some companies say a new rule created by the Federal Trade Commission will make it hard to protect trade secrets and investments they make in their employees. At least three...
Missed Bruce Springsteen last night? Here’s where to buy tickets to see him Sunday and next week
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed last night at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Missed it? No worries - you can also see them there on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, or on Aug. 21 and Aug. 23 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The four concerts are those...
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