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Ex-Pittsburgh Steelers training camp darling retires from NFL
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker and training camp darling Olasunkanmi ‘Ola’ Adeniyi has announced his retirement from the NFL after six seasons. Adeniyi had dealt with a neck injury that caused teams to shy away from signing him, and now he is calling it a career. The Steelers...
Arts funding in Pittsburgh has remained racially inequitable for nearly two decades
When Pittsburgh-based artist, educator and arts administrator Amber Epps started applying for jobs, she saved her rejection emails. “This will become art at some point,” she remembers thinking. “When you apply for 150 jobs and get four interviews — this is some sort of weird-ass art here.”
WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for 2023 election coverage
WHYY News was awarded a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for its coverage of the 2023 elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The RTDNA awarded the news organization the “Excellence in Innovation” award in its Large Market Radio category Thursday for its...
Pennsylvania State Police to host child car seat safety checks
Pennsylvania State Police want to help you make sure your child is riding in your car safely. In September PSP will be hosting two car seat safety check events. The first event will occur in Limerick on September 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Patriot Chevrolet of Limerick at 40 Autopark Boulevard. Appointments […]
The top returning seniors entering the 2024 high school football season
Believe it or not, high school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in eight days. In this post, we list the top 18 returning seniors (in alphabetical order) entering the fall. These players have made waves so far in their varsity career and are hoping to making their final seasons on the high school gridiron special.
WATCH: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Updates Team Before Practice No. 14
PITTSBURGH — Pitt is entering a crucial portion of the summer window with scrimmage No. 2 on Sunday, and Pat Narduzzi updated the Panthers’ progress before practice Friday. Narduzzi touched upon the defensive line room, what he’s looking for in the run game, camp battles and more.
Pa. AG reaches $20K settlement with PetSmart over training practices
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with PetSmart LLC over the company’s alleged practice of advertising free programs that were not actually free. The settlement alleges that, for a limited period, PetSmart offered a pet groomer/stylist training program for employees in Pa. that was advertised as free. Instead, PetSmart required […]
Steelers, Pirates, and Riverhounds all in action this weekend for a Pittsburgh sports extravaganza
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The North Shore is going to be jumping this weekend, starting tonight as the Pirates return home. They're not the only team getting ready for a North Shore showdown, the Steelers will be back, as well. This means it will be busy with the parking lots filling up starting tonight for Friday night fireworks at PNC Park. It's been tough sledding for the Buccos as they find themselves coming home from a road trip where they didn't win a single game and amid a 10-game losing streak. RELATED: The Steelers and Pirates both play in Pittsburgh Saturday. Here's what to know...
Everything you need to know about Team Allied Services and You
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — This year’s Team Allied Services and You campaign will focus on raising funds for children at Allied Services. With the support of WNEP, major sponsors, volunteer runners, and you, Team Allied Services and You will raise funds and awareness for pediatric care at Allied Services Integrated Health Systems.
Pennsylvania Honors Six Farms for Century and Bicentennial Designations
At Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recognized several farms for maintaining continuous family ownership for over a century. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding bestowed Bicentennial and Century Farm designations to six farms, celebrating their historical and ongoing contributions to the state’s agricultural sector. Bicentennial...
Pennsylvania Urges Nonprofits to Claim Unclaimed Property Before National Nonprofit Day
With National Nonprofit Day approaching on August 17, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, alongside the United Way of Pennsylvania and the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), is urging the state’s nonprofit organizations to check for unclaimed property that may belong to them. This call to action aims to bolster resources for nonprofits, enhancing their capacity to serve communities across Pennsylvania.
Swing state voters support domestic drilling
(The Center Square) – Voters in several key swing states this November support domestic oil drilling, according to new polling data. The American Petroleum Institute commissioned the poll, but it was conducted by the reputable pollster Morning Consult. According to the poll, more than 90% of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are concerned about inflation. ...
No. 7 Pitt women’s soccer open season with scoreless draw at No. 14 Georgia
From University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department report. Pitt women’s soccer team faced a tough test Thursday night to open the 2024 campaign, as they faced off with the No. 14 Georgia Bulldogs from Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia. The two ranked teams battled back and forth, but played to a nil, nil tie.
‘This Is Weird’: Russell Wilson Accused of Taking Another Jab at Ciara’s Ex Future After Pledging to ‘Counsel’ Stepson Future
Once again, Russell Wilson publicly showing love to his stepson, Future Zahir Wilbourn, has social media users comparing the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to the boy’s […] ‘This Is Weird’: Russell Wilson Accused of Taking Another Jab at Ciara’s Ex Future After Pledging to ‘Counsel’ Stepson Future
‘Definitely Was Pissed Off’: Patrick Queen Details His ‘Stressful’ Free Agent Process, Why Pittsburgh Was The Perfect Fit
The Pittsburgh Steelers made ILB Patrick Queen their highest-paid external free agent signing in team history when they signed him to a three-year, $41 million contract in March. Later, after his signing, he got into a social media spat with a fan and revealed that he may have had better offers to play elsewhere but wanted to come to Pittsburgh. During this morning’s episode of Not Just Football with Cameron Heyward, Queen detailed his free agent process and why he ultimately chose the Steelers.
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