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Gov. Shapiro signs bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Thursday, Governor Shapiro signed a bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ and preserve freedom of speech, according to state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. Act 72 of 2024, will ensure Pennsylvania joins 30 states that have passed similar laws. Bizzarro’s bill, H.B. 1466, is an anti-SLAPP measure that will curtail Strategic Lawsuits Against […]
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Latrobe’s Alex Tatsch
Alex Tatsch essentially has more stars in his recruiting rating (four) than he does years of high school football. The Latrobe stud linebacker didn’t play much as a freshman and didn’t catch the eye of major college coaches until he was a junior. “He was 5-10 when he...
Laurel Valley Golf Club's 10th hole brings challenging start to back nine
LIGONIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you're discussing the best golf holes in Western Pennsylvania, you can't forget the 10th hole at Laurel Valley Golf Club, which is known for bringing a tough start to the back nine at the course.The 10th hole is a dogleg right that can play as long as 465 yards, with middle tees playing around 430 yards.The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway. "On the right side in particular, if you miss the bunker to the right, you're going to be in a beautiful,...
Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind
(Illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) An annual analysis of salaries at Pittsburgh Public Schools shows trends in increased earnings, racial wage gaps and staffing issues. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”. by Lajja Mistry, PublicSource. July 18, 2024. Salaries continue to...
Beaver County team-by-team football schedules for 2024 season
As teams across Beaver County begin to ramp up their summer workout programs this past week, that can only mean one thing and that is that the high school football season is just around the corner with many teams across the area kicking off their respective seasons on Aug. 23 with Week 0 play.
Stowe Township police searching for missing woman
Stowe Township police are searching for a missing woman. Katelynn Conrad was last seen in the Stowe area. She could be near Butler, according to police. Conrad is 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs around 100 pounds. She has blonde hair, but police say that may have changed since she was last seen. Anyone with information on Conrad’s whereabouts is asked to call Stowe Township police.
‘That’s When I Heard The First Bullet’: Christians Recall Harrowing Trump Rally
Just before the shooting began at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Becky Krivak’s husband, John, tapped her on the shoulder. Police snipers were aiming at the AGR International Inc. building, he told her. “I looked, but I felt safe, and I wanted to watch...
The 42nd Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsport Festival Lineup
What began as a single-day race in Schenley Park in 1983 has become a full-fledged Motorsport Festival packed with 12 events and two race weekends. It all starts this weekend with the Kick-Off Rallye on Sunday, followed by the Walnut Street Car Show on Monday and then continues through August 4.
audaCITY Tours’ ‘Family Reunion’ show brings together Pittsburgh’s creatives
CRYSTAL WAMALWA, FOUNDER AND CEO OF AUDACITY TOURS. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO) Pittsburgh has no shortage of creative talent. Crystal Wamalwa, who is originally from Baltimore, found that out when she threw an event spotlighting talent in Pittsburgh on June 22 at Prive Creative Studios in Homewood. From Mister Rice hosting, to the PGH Double Dutch Swing Squad, A Loved 1 Fashion, Orlando Watson, Abigail Potter, Morisha Moore, Bilal Re, comedian Khairy Creek and roller skater Martel Brown, Wamalwa’s idea of “wanting to have fun” turned into a place where these talented people could be celebrated and appreciated.
Friends of Hopewell Furnace to hold evening yoga classes at historic site
UNION TWP., Pa. – The Friends of Hopewell Furnace will hold two evening yoga classes, on July 20 and August 17, at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Union Township. These sponsored events are free to the public and support the Healthy Parks Healthy People movement, founded on the idea that parks can be gateways to good health for both people and the planet.
Former Steelers LB Ryan Shazier makes stop in Erie area for spinal rehabilitation fundraiser
Shazier, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star linebacker, suffered a spinal contusion during their game at Cincinnati. While his spinal stabilization surgery was successful, he needed to learn to walk again. When Shazier learned that, only one question dominated his inner monologue. “Why me?” wasn’t it. “There wasn’t any...
Vrieling, Patriots Fire One-Hit Shutout In Series Opening Win Over Altoona
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots fired a one-hit shutout to defeat the Altoona Curve 2-0 on Friday night in their series opener at TD Bank Ballpark. Friday marked the second one-hit shutout of the season for Somerset, with the first coming on 4/19 vs. HFD. The one-hit gem was the Patriots sixth shutout of the season and first hurled since 5/19 vs. POR. Out the Patriots six shutouts, Friday was the fourth started by Trystan Vrieling.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Trystan Vrieling (6 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K)...
Man arrested for ‘threatening to kill Trump and JD Vance’ days after rally assassination attempt
Michael W. Wiseman was arrested in Jupiter, Florida, - 20 miles north of Trump's luxury Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach. Wiseman is accused of threatening to kill the Republican politicians after Trump was subject to an assassination attempt on Saturday
Technology expert talks about CrowdStrike
LANCASTER, Pa. — Alex Borten owns Hempfield Technology. He's been busy helping businesses navigate and get back to operating following the CrowdStrike outage that impacted many businesses from transportation, to financial, entertainment and health care systems. Borten says it's a well-respected cybersecurity software designed for large enterprise industries. Borten...
English folk-punk artist Billy Bragg brings activist show to Palace Theatre
Jul. 18—Although Billy Bragg, a folk-punk artist from Great Britain, has been coming to the U.S. for 40 years, he's never been to Greensburg — before this week. When he arrives, Bragg said he plans to stroll through the downtown to get a feel for the character of the communtity. That way, he can put on a show that fosters what is at the heart of live music for Bragg: a sense of belonging. ...
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