Penn Hills
LATEST NEWS
From the Vault: Olympian Roger Kingdom
At Pitt from 1981-84, Roger Kingdom would become the Panthers' most accomplished athlete on the international stage. He was a two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984 and 1988). Kingdom attended Pitt on a football scholarship and played two seasons while also excelling on the school's track team. He won the 1983 NCAA indoor and outdoor national championships in the 110-meter hurdles, and the 1984 NCAA indoor title in the 55-meter hurdles.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers flower shows, education classes
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the perfect spot to stop and smell the roses. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland, which was completed in August 1893 and opened the following December, was originally a gift to the City of Pittsburgh from philanthropist Henry W. Phipps in order to “prove a source of instruction as well as pleasure to the people.”
Parents as Allies: Keystone Oaks leans into the value of ‘opening your doors, literally’
When kids are little, especially if a school is relatively small, parents have plenty of opportunities to build relationships with teachers. That has always been the case at the three elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks district, where each grade has only about 40 students at each school. Teachers are...
You won’t want to miss the final OpenStreetsPGH this weekend. Here’s why.
Story by SLB Radio intern Walter Kada. Photos courtesy of OpenStreets/Bike Pittsburgh. On Saturday, July 27, the final OpenStreetsPGH event of the year is happening in Homewood. I can tell you after attending OpenStreets in the Hill District in late June: You don’t want to miss this family-friendly celebration.
Bakery Square expansion vote pushed back
Google’s Pittsburgh office in Bakery Square. (Photo by Justin Hayhurst/100 Days in Appalachia) Despite neighborhood support for Walnut Capital’s plans for more retail and housing in the East End complex, the City Planning Commission has concerns about sidewalks and parking. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the...
Former Duquesne Forward Signs First Professional Contract
On Wednesday, former Duquesne basketball standout Tre Williams signed his first professional basketball contract. Williams, who was with Duquesne from 2021-24, signed to join QTSA United, a professional team in the Netherlands. The team competes in the BNXT League, which Duquesne described as “the first tier of basketball in both Belgium and the Netherlands.”
Pirates Rumors: NL contender backing off Jazz Chisholm could pave way for trade
USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported earlier this week that the Philadelphia Phillies, who had previously shown interest in picking up Jazz Chisholm Jr., now have "no interest" in the Miami Marlins outfielder. This could be good news for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are in desperate need of offensive production, specifically...
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
Carnegie Museum of Art Inside Out Series
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh makes their Carnegie Museum of Art Inside Out debut on Saturday, August 17! Join us in the Sculpture Court for two performances: at 12:15pm and 1:30pm as we perform some selections from our March 2024 Coming Home concert, as well as a few new selections, AND an audience participation opportunity! See you there!
TV Talk: Michael Keaton directs, stars in 'Knox Goes Away'; local news stalwarts get Emmy honors
Jul. 25—Pittsburgh native Michael Keaton's second directorial effort, "Knox Goes Away," is a welcome, character-driven tonic. It's a small movie more concerned with character and relationship stories than it is with big-budget thrills or epic set pieces. And that's OK. Streaming July 26 on Max (linear HBO debut at 8 p.m. July 27), this R-rated, two-hour movie has a '70s-era vibe as it follows ...
Pittsburgh Public Theater Names New Associate Artistic Director, Chief Development Officer & More
Pittsburgh Public Theater has revealed additions to its team with the appointment of Sarah Ashley Cain (she/they) as Associate Artistic Director and Toby Guinn (he/him) as its first Chief Development Officer. The Public also announced the appointment of Dominique Briggs (she/her) as Senior Manager of Partnerships and Public Works as the organization expands its work through the upcoming Public Works initiative.
WATCH: Nelly Cummings, Gilbert Brown Rave About Pitt Basketball Culture Despite Loss
On Wednesday night, Nelly Cummings and the Zoo Crew squad battled against Happy Valley Hoopers, but eventually came up short as Sam Sessoms hit the game winner for the PSU alumni. Cummings finished as the team’s leading scorer with 23 points on 6-for-9 shooting and 9 for 10 from the...
TSA Intercepts Another Firearm at Pittsburgh International Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted a loaded firearm at the main security checkpoint on Friday, July 19. The .45 caliber handgun was loaded with 10 bullets in the carry-on bag of a man from Kansas. “I don’t know how many times we have to continue...
A Penn Hills candy factory is making life sweeter for folks on the autism spectrum
It’s a dog day summer afternoon and Nathan Amorino, Joe Pawlowski and Amalia Insogna are busy making bark. After shattering sheets of solid chocolate, they weigh the bite-sized pieces, bag and heat-seal the treats, then gleefully slap a Spectrum Fudge label on each package. It’s a simple job, but one that has an extraordinary impact on people with autism and other special needs.
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 25
UPDATE, 8 AM: Duquesne basketball offered James Sanderson, a 6-foot-2 guard out of Texas. See more in the Duquesne basketball recruiting board here or at the link below. UPDATE, 7 AM: Former Pitt quarterback Max Browne won’t be on the field, but he’ll be in the booth for ACC football this fall.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.