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The Steelers quarterback battle is over like it never happened
If you were holding onto even a shred of hope that there was a quarterback battle with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it only took about five minutes of this week’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions to crush those hopes and dreams. Starting quarterback Russell Wilson played only one series...
Elite 2027 RB Kemon Spell Valuing Leadership in Sophomore Season
As the McKeesport Tigers walked off the field following its double-overtime loss against Uniontown Lake (Ohio) at the Wolvarena to start the season, Kemon Spell was one of the last players to leave. Waiting near the gate, he turned to his teammates who were feeling some of the emotions of...
Fair Haven Farms hosts 4th Annual Sunflower Festival
Celebrate the transition from summer to fall at Fair Haven Farm's 4th Annual Sunflower Festival. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24th and 25th. For a $10 admission cost attendees can shop around at dozens of artisan vendors, go on hayrides, visit a petting zoo, play games, and more. The admission price includes parking and access to the sunflower fields.
📢 PPS Families Make Your Voice Heard!
Pittsburgh Public Schools is hosting Regional Community Input Sessions as part of the Facilities Utilization Plan. This is your chance to influence the future of our schools! During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to use an online tool to weigh in on recommended changes specific to your region and the District’s magnet offerings. Real-time results will be shared, giving you a platform to ask questions, voice concerns, and offer feedback.
WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Aug. 25, 2024
Aug. 24—Class 6A Rank, Team, W-L, Last 1. North Allegheny, 1-0, 1 2. Central Catholic, 0-1, 2 3. Norwin, 1-0, 5 4. Canon-McMillan, 0-1, 4 5. Seneca Valley, 0-1, 5 Out: none Class 5A 1. Peters Township, 1-0, 1 2. Pine-Richland, 1-0, 2 3. Upper St. Clair, 1-0, 5 4. Woodland Hills, 0-1, 3 5. Penn Hills, 0-1, 4 Out: none Class 4A 1. Aliquippa, 0-0, 1 2. Montour, 1-0, 2 3. Mars, 1-0, 3 4. ...
Clairton rides defense to convincing win over Steel Valley
Clairton defensive back Taris Wooding and the Bears’ crushing defense didn’t worry much about the offense. With Wooding and his teammates patrolling the secondary, Steel Valley’s offense wasn’t gaining any territory. The Ironmen didn’t score any points on offense, allowing the Bears to survive three turnovers...
Hot and humid for Sunday
PITTSBURGH — Highs reached the upper 80s today, and we will flirt with 90 the next couple of days. Tuesday should be the warmest day in the lower 90s before we begin a gradual cool down that takes us into Labor Day Weekend. Humidity increases this week with the most humid day on Wednesday.
‘Poverty and racism is trauma’…Erica Givner, Leon Ford keynote the NAMI Black Mental Health Summit
DR. ERICA L. GIVNER SPEAKS AT THE HOSANNA HOUSE. Thirteen years ago, when Dr. Erica Givner started her licensed therapist practice, she would Google “Black mental health provider” and she said there was pretty much nothing that came up in the Pittsburgh area. These days, “we have pages...
Erie Zoo announces dates for ZooBoo 2024
(WJET/WFXP)– With summer winding down things are starting to get a little eerie at the zoo with the dates set for ZooBoo 2024. The Erie Zoo announced their schedule for the fundraiser going on every night from October 17 to 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. for families to enjoy a scary, but not too scary, good time.
Five Years in the Making
SHEFFIELD, Pa. – Sheffield brought winning back to Wolverine Mountain Saturday for the first time in 27 games with a 38-6 victory over visiting Bucktail. “I didn’t want to focus on that number this week,” said Sheffield head coach Mike Barr in response to the drought. “This...
4 Steelers who locked up roster spots after the loss to the Lions
The Steelers just completed their final game of the preseason and the last big offseason event is roster cutdown day next week. There was a lot up for grabs this week, as quite a few players were fighting it out for their roster lives as positional battles raged on. It was a good showing for quite a few names.
Erie artist celebrates retirement after 60 years of musical praise
He’s described as the heartbeat of the community. Local musician Arthur “Buster” Ray Gilmer is retiring after 60 years of spreading his musical love. “I used to play on pots and pans back in the day, like I was playing the piano, and then my grandmother bought me a piano and I was able to practice every day on that and I still do,” said Gilmer.
Benedictine Sisters of Erie find unique solution to battle invasive species
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie have come up with a creative solution for the invasive species on their property. “Let’s Goat Buffalo” is visiting the sisters to clear out invasive species. On Saturday, the sisters invited the public to watch the goats work, do some arts and crafts...
Barry Bonds is at peace with his legacy as he enters the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Barry Bonds was touched in a way he didn’t expect when the Pittsburgh Pirates called to let him know he was being inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame. So when the moment arrived on Saturday, Bonds leaned into it. He donned a gold...
City of Warren to Hold Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Recycling Event
WARREN, Pa. – The City of Warren is hosting a household hazardous and electronic waste recycling event (open to all County residents) at Betts Park on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The event begins at 9 a.m., will be near the park’s West End (Betts and Bocce Pavilions), and is...
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