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PA man sentenced for role in large-scale cocaine trafficking conspiracy
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pittsburgh man was sentenced in federal court on the conviction of conspiracy to distribute a large-scale amount of cocaine. United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV imposed a 15-year prison sentence on 53-year-old Kevin Rucker. According to court documents, Rucker supplied at least 35 kilograms of cocaine to other drug traffickers in […]
Parents as Allies: At Avonworth, new and established families band together to create a community
Avonworth School District isn’t a big place. But within a space of just 11 square miles, it brings together students from the boroughs of Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights and Emsworth, along with Ohio and Killbuck Townships – and, increasingly, students from around the world. How can a...
Pittsburgh-area contractor repairs family's home for free as 7-year-old daughter battles cancer
PROSPECT, Pa. (KDKA) -- A family hired a local contractor to repair their home, but when he learned that their 7-year-old daughter is battling cancer, he decided their money would be no good.Guardian angels don't always have wings. Some carry tools and swoop in just when you need them. Mark Bowman, aka Man with Tools, was contacted by the Duffy family who needed a lot of repair work done at their home in Butler County. When Bowman found out the Duffy's 7-year-old daughter Lucy...
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...
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne dubbed ‘Prince and Princess of Pittsburgh’ as MLB star shows off behind-the-scenes snaps
MLB star Paul Skenes surprised his followers with an Instagram photo dump featuring girlfriend Olivia Dunne. Skenes had a month to remember and proudly documented his activities on social media. The pitcher, 22, has been in red-hot form for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. And he’s also clearly enjoying life with his superstar […]
Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly on the verge of trading 1000-game NHL veteran
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly on the verge of trading 1000-game NHL veteran Lars Eller so that they can acquire another top-nine forward. Several teams have reached out to the Pittsburgh Penguins regarding centerman Lars Eller. The Penguins are looking for another top-nine forward, but in order to bring in another player, they would need to likely ship Eller out.
Pittsburgh area celebrates Fourth of July with parades
CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh area celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with parades. Communities like Canonsburg, Latrobe, Brentwood and Leetsdale had parades, and many places will have fireworks later. Canonsburg celebrates with state's second-largest paradeThousands of people watched as Canonsburg celebrated America's 248th birthday Thursday. It's the second-largest Independence Day parade in Pennsylvania and it's right in our backyard.The parade has been going on for 61 years and as is tradition here in Canonsburg, people come down, find the chairs they've left and get ready for the big show."I love it and so does everyone else," Helen Navrotski of...
NEWS & NOTES: Bards From the Burgh 2, Adil Mansoor Honored, Pittsburgh CLO Casting and More
Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre’s second Bards from the Burgh, a fundraising reading series of four plays by Pittsburgh playwrights, packed with local actors, runs 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, July 8-12. The series moves from its 2023 home in Point Breeze to City Theatre’s Lillie Theatre, 1300 Bingham Street, South Side....
Struggling Pirates offense isn't taking advantage of one important element
The Pirates' offense has continued to be very poor to this point in the season, even as the team manages to hover around contention. There are multiple guys to point the finger at, but most of the offensive woes can be tied back to the hitting coach. As the Pirates look to remain in the playoff hunt, the existing pieces of their offense could try something different to score more runs while they wait for lineup reinforcements: stealing more bases.
Pittsburgh Business Community Shaken by Break-ins and Vandalism on Saw Mill Run Blvd
Business owners on Saw Mill Run Boulevard are grappling with the aftermath of a series of break-ins and vandalism that occurred earlier this week. The Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 are actively investigating the incidents, which took place along the Bon Air/Brookline/Carrick neighborhood border. The break-ins happened on Monday morning, with reports stating that two businesses were forcibly entered, according to the City of Pittsburgh.
Nolan Gorman’s Grand Slam Leads Cardinals to 7-4 Win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH – Nolan Gorman blasted his second career grand slam, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Alec Burleson set the tone in the third inning with a two-run shot for his 13th homer of the season. Burleson reflected on the team’s momentum afterward, saying, I think a lot of us are clicking at this time. We’ll just keep carrying that and hopefully it leads to wins.
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