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Mitchell Tenpenny Plots Theater Tour For Fall.
Mitchell Tenpenny sets the “Woke Up In A Dream Tour” for fall, kicking off in Las Vegas on Sept. 12. The 14 stops include Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh and Cleveland before concluding in Sayreville, NJ, on Nov. 16. The Castellows and Dylan Schneider provide support on select dates. The tour shares its name with a track on “The 3rd,” Tenpenny’s third studio album, due via Riser House/Sony Music Nashville on Friday.
Tracy Coyne Resigns from Saint Francis, Heads to Duquesne
Tracy Coyne, the 17th-winningest coach in NCAA history and the winningest coach in Saint Francis history, is leaving the program after five season to become the head coach at Duquesne. Duquesne announced the hire Tuesday afternoon after Saint Francis announced her resignation on Monday. Coyne spent five years in Loretto,...
Baby penguin at Pittsburgh Zoo adopted by parents of different species
After a marcaroni penguin egg was discarded by its parents at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, the chick has found a new home with a family of gentoo penguins, making it the first multi-species family at the zoo.
Pitt All 105: It’s DT Sean FitzSimmons’ Time to Shine in 2024
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Sean FitzSimmons, a redshirt sophomore defensive tackle from Central Valley in Monaca, Pa. 2023 season: FitzSimmons played in seven games last season, battling injuries early in the season. Stats:...
PennDOT, Jeannette first responders host license plate replacement, Yellow Dot enrollment events
JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) -- On Monday, a steady stream of people drove up and stopped by the Jeannette City Hall to replace their damaged or peeling Pennsylvania license plates.This free plate replacement event was being spearheaded by PennDOT's Highway Safety Network, with local help from both the Jeannette Police and Fire Departments."It is against the law to have an illegible license plate in Pennsylvania," said Jaci Brice, the District 12 Coordinator for the Highway Safety Network. "Unfortunately, sometimes it does happen. Not through any fault of our own. So, this is a free service [to] help the public get those...
Pittsburgh hearing on property taxes puts focus on 'broken' system
Regular state-mandated property reassessments would provide school districts with more predictable revenue streams from property taxes and ensure all property owners pay no more than their fair share, experts and local officials said Monday. During a Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing in the Allegheny County Courthouse, officials urged lawmakers...
Army West Point's Derek Berg Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Army West Point Baseball's Derek Berg was selected Monday by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, with the No. 294 overall selection in the 10th round. C/INF Berg is the 21st West Point graduate to be selected in the MLB Draft, and...
Insider predicts length of Sidney Crosby's next contract
You can add another Pittsburgh Penguins insider to the list of those confident that it's a matter of when, not if, captain Sidney Crosby will sign what likely will be the final contract extension of his career. Josh Yohe of The Athletic is the latest to express that confidence."My guess is that Crosby’s next contract will be for three years," Yohe said for a mailbag published on Monday. "I don’t know that with absolute certainty, but that’s what I’ve heard."Some have speculated about Crosby’s future considering the fact that he has been eligible to sign a new contract since the start...
Best Potential Fits For The Pittsburgh Penguins in Free Agency
Examining the best signings for the Pittsburgh Penguins in free agency is crucial as the Penguins hope to compete in a spot for the playoffs. With the 2024-2025 NHL season looming, the Pittsburgh Penguins have an aging roster aiming to compete. A few weeks into Free Agency, the Penguins are left with about 3.5 million dollars in cap space. The team has filled many holes through the acquisitions of players like Kevin Hayes, Anthony Beauvillier, and Matt Grzelcyk. Nevertheless, there are still some question marks on the roster for the Penguins to address. A seasoned winger can provide stability, experience, and additional scoring depth, which is crucial for a successful campaign. Additionally, the Penguins need to strengthen their defence by finding a good partner to play third-pair right defence minutes alongside veteran Matt Grzelcyk. A proven two-way player would add depth and reliability to the defensive unit, ensuring the team has a balanced and effective blue line.
Pirates' third-round MLB draft pick could continue team's bad habits
After focusing on high school players on the first day of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Pirates went back to a familiar – and successful – mode on Day 2. In the third round, Pittsburgh selected Wake Forest lefty Josh Hartle, a once-touted prospect that fits the Pirates’ mold in more ways than one.
Ex-Seahawks WR pitches reunion with Russell Wilson on Steelers: ‘Crossing my fingers’
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking around for wide receiver help, and the rumors about who they could acquire to boost that room have run rampant since March. However, one of Russell Wilson’s former targets with the Seattle Seahawks hopes to find his way back into the NFL by joining Wilson in Pittsburgh. John Ursua, last in the NFL in 2021, says that he and his agent have pitched a return to the Steelers.
Talk Pittsburgh Links: July 15, 2024
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