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Pittsburgh starts Friday with rain and then those turn into overnight storms
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Rain and storms are expected today across our region and there is a chance for severe weather with straight-line winds the main concern. Today we will see a warm front sweep through our area, bringing with it the chance for morning rain. Instability will settle in behind the warm front with scattered storms expected to develop this afternoon. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosStorm chances will stretch into the overnight hours as a secondary boundary will sweep through. There remains uncertainty when it comes to the timing out afternoon to overnight...
A look at how the Pirates' trade deadline acquisitions have performed
Aug. 16—A few weeks ago, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington made a handful of moves at the trade deadline intended to reinforce the club. None of the MLB players he traded for — reliever Jalen Beeks, super-utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa or outfielder Bryan De La Cruz — were blockbuster acquisitions. Yet, all of them (some more prominently than others) addressed needs. ...
Compared to peers, Pittsburgh taxes and spends more, but grows less
(The Center Square) — A new analysis finds that Pittsburgh has a glut of city workers and more government spending relative to comparative cities, holding back growth. The result, an analysis from an Allegheny Institute for Public Policy suggests, is a place that has been “lethargic” coming out of the pandemic. “Pittsburgh compares poorly to the benchmark city,” Research Director Eric Montarti and Research Assistant Alex Sodini wrote, comparing it...
Sewickley investors earn trust of Norwegian pro soccer club fanbase
Aug. 16—Sewickley seems improbable as the setting of an international investigation. But in June, reporters from the newspaper Fædrelandsvennen (FVN) in Kristiansand, Norway, descended on the borough. Their objective? Learn about the group of American investors from the suburbs of Pittsburgh who were acquiring the city's professional soccer club, IK Start. When the Norwegian press touched down ...
Steelers Training Camp Thoughts: Justin Fields shines with first team, young OL battle Bills stars
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills might have done the impossible. They held a joint training camp session without getting into a massive fight, which caused the practice to end early. Instead, it was a productive, well-spirited competition that allowed both teams to come out better for it.
Back to school: Experts stress student safety
PITTSBURGH — Propel Hazelwood welcomed kindergartners back to the classroom on Thursday morning with the rest of the students set to join them on Friday. Other schools throughout the city are not far behind. Many intersections outside of the building will be filled with students walking to and from school, while roadways will be filled with those bright yellow school buses.
2 charged in fatal shooting in Wilmerding during marijuana buy
Aug. 15—Allegheny County Police have arrested two suspects in the fatal shooting of a man Wednesday in Wilmerding. Jackiel Young, 19, of Pittsburgh and Lynell Wilson-Smith, 18, of Wilmerding are each charged with criminal homicide, robbery and conspiracy in the death that investigators say occurred during a marijuana purchase. Police in court documents identified the victim as Brandon Thompson ...
Lakers Drop Matchup with Duquesne in Division I Debut
Pittsburgh, Pa. - Mercyhurst women's soccer played their first game as a Division I program Thursday afternoon against Duquesne with Mercyhurst coming up short. The Lakers fought hard against their counterpart on the road, but were not quite able to get the job done in the 6-2 finale. How it...
The Weekend: Pressure rising, and the potential Players’ Shield decider
Here are the storylines and players to know going into this weekend in the USL Championship. This weekend in the USL Championship is highlighted by an interconference clash where the pressure is on both sides to deliver, a potentially decisive game in the race for the first silverware of the season, and a clash between two current Eastern Conference playoff contenders.
Mercyhurst women’s soccer gears up for first D1 game
One local college is making history with the start of a new season. Mercyhurst University takes their first step as an NEC Division One athletic program as their fall sports schedule began Thursday night. The Mercyhurst women’s soccer team will kick off their 2024 season in Pittsburgh, doing the honors of playing their university’s first […]
Pittsburgh is selected to host the 2026 NFL Draft
NEW YORK, NY. — The NFL announced that the 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will take place in Pittsburgh, incorporating elements of iconic Point State Park as well as Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The announcement was made today at the NFL Spring League Meeting...
Mt. Lebanon woman said crews moved her gas meter, ripped down her deck too
MT. LEBANON, Pa. — Diane Powell is upset and frustrated after crews who relocated her gas meter outside her Mt. Lebanon home removed her deck too. "I had a little deck here that, I guess four-by-eight, I would say. And they ripped it out. They didn't tell me they were going to do it. I came out and found the deck on that wood stacked up against the side of my house and this monstrosity in front of my house," Powell explained.
3 Former Pirates Candidates to Replace Struggling Manager Derek Shelton
The Pittsburgh Pirates are enduring a significant downturn, having won only one game in August while currently on an eight-game losing streak. Manager Derek Shelton, in his fourth year, faces mounting criticism for his decisions, especially during a crucial homestand. The team's past improvements are at risk of unraveling, prompting speculation about potential management changes. If the Pirates decide to seek a new manager, several former players with experience and leadership qualities could be viable candidates.
Tim Benz: We know the Pirates are finished. But what we don't know is even worse
Aug. 15—The Pittsburgh Pirates are cooked for the rest of the 2024 season. They've lost 10 in a row. They've sunk to eight games under .500 (56-64). They are in the basement of the National League Central. They are 7 1/2 games out of the last Wild Card spot with six teams to pass. They are 11 1/2 games out of first place. Washington (55-66), Miami (45-76) and Colorado (44-78) are the only NL ...
Who is the Beaver County Times' Preseason Football Player of the Year?
The Beaver County Times has picked its top players and emerging stars for the upcoming high school football season. But now, it's time for your voice to be heard and select the Beaver County Times' Preseason Player of the Year. Cast your vote by Thursday Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. Results of the preseason player of the year poll will be revealed shortly after and right in time for kickoff of the 2024 high school football season. This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: Who is the Beaver County Times' Preseason Football Player of the Year?
DJ and Food Truck Festival at Bradys Run Park to benefit Beaver County Humane Society
BRIGHTON TWP. ― The first DJ and Food Truck Festival will take place Aug. 31 at Bradys Run Park to benefit the Beaver County Humane Society. "We have a food truck contest − Best Bite in Beaver County," spokeswoman Erin Gagric said. ...
Sen. Bob Casey and other congressional leaders call on Biden Administration to declare Marc Fogel as "wrongfully detained"
WASHINGTON (KDKA) - One Pennsylvania senator is gathering the support of fellow congressional leaders to encourage U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to do everything he can to bring home a local man from a Russian prison. Butler County native and teacher Marc Fogel is currently serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for possessing medical marijuana. He was not part of the United States' most recent prisoner swap with Russia. Senator Bob Casey was joined by Senators John Fetterman, Jon Tester (D-MT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and U.S. Representatives Madeline Dean (D-PA-4), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6), Susan Wild...
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