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Trump announces 1st Pennsylvania rally since assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump has announced his first rally in Pennsylvania since the July 13 assassination attempt at a rally in Butler Township. Trump will return to the state for a July 31 rally at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg. Trump sustained an injury to his ear after shooter...
Bill Barr violated DOJ policy in urging Pennsylvania ballot statement: Watchdog
Former Attorney General Bill Barr improperly urged a Pennsylvania prosecutor to make public statements about concerns over election security in the 2020 race, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) said in a report Thursday. Barr weighed in on the matter of mail-in ballots discovered in a dumpster in Luzerne County, Pa.,…
Paul Skenes towers over country music star in viral photo
Paul Skenes is one tall dude, especially compared to non-baseball players. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Skenes went viral this week over his photo with country music star Kenny Chesney. In the photo, which Skenes posted to his Instagram Story, he was towering way above Chesney. Check it out. Paul Skenes vibing with Kenny Chesney... The post Paul Skenes towers over country music star in viral photo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
U.S. Steel testing emergency evacuation system at Clairton plant on Saturday
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- U.S. Steel will be conducting emergency tests at its Clairton plant on Saturday.The company will test emergency system equipment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27. U.S. Steel says the annual test makes sure the plant's emergency system is working so employees and surrounding communities can be protected in case of an actual emergency. The test will begin with a simulated emergency and evacuation, using sirens, lights and loudspeakers that U.S. Steel says will be heard in nearby communities. The plant's emergency systems will be activated one at a time, and the company says there are five distinct areas that will be tested, taking up to seven hours. Local government and emergency agencies, including fire, police and Allegheny County 911, have been notified, U.S. Steel says. U.S Steel's Clairton plant is located on 400 State Street in the Mon Valley along the Monongahela River.
Old Timers game continues enjoyable tradition at Freeport International Baseball Invitational
The late Sonny Westerman, founder of the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, must have been looking down at James E. Swartz Memorial Field in Freeport Borough on Thursday evening with a smile as pleasant weather and tradition brought out a large crowd for the annual Old Timers game that bears his name.
New Pittsburgh group offers community, friendship for Latinas
When Brenda Garcia attended the PA Latina Women Conference in Lancaster, PA, she had no idea it would inspire her to start her own group for Latina women. Now, a few short months later, LatinasPGH has almost a thousand followers on Instagram, and Garcia is busy planning events for women to meet, hangout, and get to know each other.
Developers blame city for delays in big Bakery Square expansion
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a half a billion-dollar development to bring new housing, offices and stores to East Liberty is still on hold. The city planning commission this week once again delayed final approval of Walnut Capital's plans to double the size of Bakery Square. The development would bring sorely needed new jobs and residents to Pittsburgh but developers say the city has hit them with more than a year of delays. When Google took over the Nabisco plant 14 years ago, Bakery Square was born, the tech giant spawning a new development of...
Talking Pitt/Duquesne Basketball History, NCAA Tournament with Mike DeCourcy
On Friday, Mike DeCourcy joined The Pittsburgh Basketball Show to talk about Pitt basketball, Duquesne basketball, and much more. Check out the entire interview by clicking the link below. Duquesne basketball on Pittsburgh Sports Now is sponsored by The Summit Academy: setting young men on the path to a better...
Kyo Matcha and Meetcha soft opening in Squirrel Hill today, holding Grand Opening on July 27 and 28.
Dessert spots Kyo Matcha and Meetcha are holding a soft opening in Squirrel Hill today followed by a Grand Opening this weekend. They'll be located at 5864 Forbes Ave. (map) in the former Footers Cleaners spot where signage first went up in October. Kyo Matcha, according to its official site,
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