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Clearfield Twp. man fired up about Can-Am Games
Jim Reeder hopes his golf game is so hot that the 2024 Can-Am Police Fire Games organizers will have to call 911. Reeder, of Clearfield Township, shined up his clubs to compete as a single player at the Butler Country Club and in a two-man scramble with his father at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course.
Stars of Storrs align | Breaking down UConn men's basketball alumni's TBT team
PITTSBURGH — The Stars of Storrs are perfectly aligned. A team mostly consisting of UConn men’s basketball alumni will compete in The Basketball Tournament, beginning with the opening round this Saturday on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Featuring a 12-man roster, the Stars of Storrs is...
Bomber lifters compete at Nationals
Seven Cannon Falls weightlifters competed at a Nationals event June 15-23 in Pittsburgh. While some traveled by land and others by air, lifters and their families ventured out to Pennsylvania with goals and determination to finish their season with their biggest lifts and personal bests. Kaia Maki was first onto...
‘We Take Pride in Our Defense and City’: Buffalo Lands Third Pittsburgh Prospect
The University at Buffalo football program has made great strides recruiting Pittsburgh in the Class of 2025, and in doing so, they pulled in their third area commitment of the cycle. George Hill – a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker from Woodland Hills – announced on Monday via X that he is...
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Pirates Find a New Home
On July 16, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates played their first game at their new home: Three Rivers Stadium. The Pirates lost the game 3-2 to the Cincinnati Reds, the same team they’d lose to in the National League Championship Series. They ended the season with a 89-73 record, giving them their first National League East title.
Get ready for Picklesburgh with our Very Local special “Plate It, Picklesburgh”
PITTSBURGH — Picklesburgh will be returning to Downtown Pittsburgh this weekend. Get ready to pucker up for all of the pickle festivities by watching the special we filmed at last year's event. “Plate It, Picklesburgh!”. News 4 anchor Elena LaQuatra and Dave Foreman, host of Very Local’s “Plate...
Casa San José connects, supports, and advocates for Latino community
A trustworthy, go-to-resource for underserved Latinos, Casa San José (House of Joseph) was founded in 2013 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. They were inspired to open a welcome center that would support the tireless work of Sister Janice Vanderneck, who’s cared for Pittsburgh Latinos for more than two decades. Headquartered in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood, Casa San José depends on a dedicated staff of employees, sisters, and volunteers to provide services and programs, including:
Historic Chestnut Street in Pittsburgh Reopens with Modern Upgrades and Accessibility Enhancements
After enduring a period of decline, Chestnut Street in Pittsburgh's Northside has been given a new lease on life with a full reconstruction that marries historic charm with modern accessibility. The street, which weaves its way to Downtown and connects neighboring areas like Troy Hill and Spring Hill-City View, is once again open and serving motorists. The restoration project shows a successful effort to preserve a piece of the city's history while meeting today's standards for infrastructure, introducing updated amenities like American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps and spanking new sidewalks, according to the City of Pittsburgh press release.
Team Pittsburgh Dek Hockey ready for summer season
Team Pittsburgh Dek Hockey has kicked off its summer season, with games scheduled through the end of August for another round of outdoor hockey fun. Located in Brighton Heights, Team Pittsburgh travels with their team to regional and national tournaments. In addition to its summer season, it also has seasons in the spring and fall.
Refreshing Change Ahead for Pittsburgh: Showers, Cooler Temps, and Clearer Skies Predicted
As the city wakes to another bustling morning, Pittsburgh's residents can expect a refreshing shift in weather patterns. According to a report from the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, a cold front making its way from the southern Great Lakes will usher in scattered showers and potential thunderstorms throughout the day. "Showers and storms expected along and ahead of a cold front crossing over the course of the day," the forecast details, signaling cooler temperatures that will drop by an impressive 10 degrees Fahrenheit or more.
Report: Pitt Basketball to Host Four-Star Official Visitor in October
On Wednesday, Pantherlair’s Houston Wilson reported that Pitt basketball will host Davion Hannah, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard, for an official visit this fall. Wilson reported that the official visit would start on Oct. 19. Hannah is a four-star prospect out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who is ranked as the No....
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey Launches 'City in the Streets' for Holistic Civic Engagement in Hazelwood
Bringing the city government right to the community's doorstep, Mayor Ed Gainey is set to roll out the 2024 City in the Streets Initiative in Pittsburgh. This community-centric initiative aims to bring a block-party vibe to civic engagement, as local government and various organizations converge on the streets to interact directly with citizens. The upcoming event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th, from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm on Glenwood Street, creating a thoroughfare for ideas, services, and family fun, as detailed by the City of Pittsburgh's official announcement.
Market Square business owners worry that revitalization jeopardizes their future
Less than a month after the Allegheny Conference on Community Development released preliminary plans for Downtown revitalization, multiple Market Square business owners have echoed the same message: “We don’t know who they are.”. “I’ve been to all the major networking, professional and civic events over the last year,...
PIAA Board of Directors set to meet today to discuss competitive balance rule amid battle with Aliquippa
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - On Wednesday, the PIAA Board of Directors is expected to hold its annual summer meeting. The board will be considering changing the competitive balance rule which would affect how schools are classified when it comes to competition. This meeting is happening just one day after the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard the case between PIAA and Aliquippa over its football classification. Aliquippa has continued its fight against being moved up to 5A under the PIAA's competitive balance rule. Aliquippa's fight continuesOn Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard arguments on Tuesday from both Aliquippa and the PIAA and the judge's decision is...
Mellon’s Orchard pushes for zoning change to build East Liberty apartments
In December 2022, Mellon’s Orchard Acquisition LLC’s application to build 264 apartments in East Liberty was rejected by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Now, the company is trying to have the property rezoned to get the project built. After Mellon’s Orchard appealed the zoning board’s decision, the city...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 17
The Pitt basketball staff went out to dinner with former Panther Bub Carrington after his Summer League performance. Associate HC Milan Brown, associate HC Tim O’Toole, chief of staff Kyle Cieplicki, HC Jeff Capel, assistant Jason Capel, and others were there. UPDATE, 7 AM: Mimi Thiero — a 6-foot-4...
Pittsburgh gets a break from the high temperatures, but showers and thunderstorms are possible
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today we finally get relief from the extreme heat and also some much-needed rain for the region as many are looking at abnormally to moderate drought conditions. Nothing severe is expected just a general thunderstorm. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThe Laurel Highlands could see a few stronger storms as they are under a marginal risk for severe weather (1 out of 5). Highs today stay in the upper 70s and low 80s. A cold front will sweep through the region bringing this rain and breezy conditions, then after that, we are cool, dry, and comfortable for a long stretch! Tomorrow humidity will be lower than what we've had with highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine. This break is well needed after we had our 14th 90-degree day of the year so far yesterday which is well above the average that we normally see. The gorgeous weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid-80s! Tuesday is the next chance for rain. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library coming to Beaver County next month
NEW BRIGHTON ― A new program promoted by a country music icon is bringing books to Beaver County children starting in August. Representatives for the Beaver County Department of Human Services and The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Beaver County have announced they will officially launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program for children across the region. A part of the Dollywood Foundation nonprofit, the program provides books to young children each month.
Meet the dual-sport standout who is the Times' 2023-24 Male Athlete of the Year
ALIQUIPPA — For Aliquippa dual-sport athlete Tikey Hayes, winning the WPIAL & state championships in basketball and football was always his dream when growing up in Aliquippa. The junior made his dream come true this past year as due to Hayes' two impressive seasons both on the gridiron and on the hardwood, the...
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