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Yemeni coffee shop opening in North Oakland
Shibam Coffee, a Michigan-based Yemeni coffee company, will open on the corner of Melwood and Centre Avenues. Colliers, a Pittsburgh real estate agency, announced in April 2024 that they leased a space to Shibam Coffee and planned to open during summer 2024, but it has not announced an official opening date.
Sudden death basketball tournament at The Jungle
The “Jungle Classic” brought basketball players from Pittsburgh area high schools together on Sunday for a sudden-death tournament. The newly renovated basketball court known as “The Jungle” acted as the stage for players from Perry Traditional Academy, Taylor Allderdice High School, Valley High and more. Cole and Clay McCloskey of the Pittsburgh-based creative agency, Hounds, along with Janel Young and nonprofit, Swish Dreams helped bring new life to the beloved Northside court. The Taylor Allderdice Dragons came out on top as champions of the Jungle Classic.
AARP Holds Monroeville Shred Event to Combat Fraud
A free community shredding event on July 20 at the Monroeville Convention Center, east of Pittsburgh, drew over 215 people interested in combatting fraud with AARP Pennsylvania. Community members brought up to three bags or boxes of old financial documents, tax information and other personal documents to be securely shredded...
Steelers growing O-line concerns could be helped after Rams cut
With the arrival of veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the Pittsburgh Steelers have two viable candidates for the starting position, but neither quarterback is an ideal option. Although Tom Brady and Peyton Manning both entered free agency in the late stages of their careers, most quarterbacks that switch teams during the offseason typically have some glaring concerns. The Steelers' offseason acquisitions are no exception.
Meet the Editors: The Chiefs
The Pitt News is home to an incredible and dynamic staff of nearly 200 editors, photographers, illustrators and writers that work nearly every day of the week for the publication. As an entirely student-run organization, Pitt students make up the entirety of the leadership ladder. At the helm are the...
Ex-World Series champion OF gets dropped by his new team
One former World Series champion was not able to replicate his success elsewhere in the National League. Robert Murray of FanSided reported Sunday that the Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Michael A. Taylor on outright waivers. As a result, Taylor can now be claimed by any other team in Major League Baseball. Taylor, 33, was... The post Ex-World Series champion OF gets dropped by his new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Basketball teams get new section homes
The WPIAL recently released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports. In boys basketball, Class 4A lost five teams and switched from four sections to three. Quaker Valley and Avonworth moved from the defunct Section 4 into Section 2, where they will join Ambridge, Beaver, Central Valley and Hopewell.
Pitt Remains Unbeaten; Downs Mercyhurst, 2-0
PITTSBURGH – Behind second half tallies from sophomore forward Albert Thorsen and senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa, the Pitt men's soccer team earned a 2-0 victory over Mercyhurst Sunday evening at Ambrose Urbanic Field. Sunday's win marked Pitt's (2-0, 0-0 ACC) second 2-0 start over the past three seasons. Additionally,...
Lakers Drop Opener to Pitt
Pittsburgh, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Men's Soccer team opened their 2024 campaign with a matchup against Pitt. This was the first ever Division 1 Men's Soccer game for the Lakers. Two second half goals were the difference in a 2-0 loss for the Lakers. How it Happened After a scoreless first half, and a scoreless first 13 minutes to the second half, the Panthers broke the scoreless tie and got on the board first. Albert Thorsen picked up the goal that gave the Panthers the lead. The Panthers added another goal late in the second half, courtesy of Guilherme Feitosa,...
High school sports results, schedule for Aug. 25, 2024
Beaver County Christian at Portersville Christian, 4 p.m. Ligonier Valley at Jeannette, 6 p.m. South Side at Carlynton, 7 p.m. Trinity Christian at Bentworth, 7 p.m. Obama Academy at Hampton, 7:30 p.m. Penn Hills at Gateway, 7:30 p.m. Shaler at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Section 2. Chartiers Valley at Moon,...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 26, 2024: Avonworth, Freedom open girls soccer section slates
Aug. 25—Four days into a new season and the WPIAL girls soccer section schedule begins Monday for teams in Class 3A, 2A and A. One of the district teams beginning section play here in late August has mastered having success in early November. Avonworth opens up Section 3-2A action Monday when it hosts Hopewell, another team that moved from Section 1 to 3 in realignment this offseason. The ...
Marsha Ambrosius To Close The 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival In September
Vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius has just been added to close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF), on Sunday, September 22, at 8:45 pm, on Liberty Avenue, between 10th and 7th Streets downtown, near the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), 980 Liberty Avenue. The festival, which runs from September 19-22 with free street concerts on Saturday and Sunday and paid events at AWAACC, is co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Ambrosius's performance is made possible by generous support from The Wilson Group.
Brentwood announces back-to-school delay due to plumbing issues at schools
Some opening-day changes are happening for students in the Brentwood School District. Brentwood Middle and High School will be closed on Monday and Tuesday because of a plumbing issue. Elroy and Moore elementary schools will be open Monday as scheduled. For a list of all local school openings, visit this...
MLB Rumors: Blue Jays Vladdy risk, Mariners alarming truth, Pirates stick with Skenes
The MLB trade deadline might have been nearly one full month ago, but MLB rumors still don't ever stop. Whether they cover things that have gone on in the past or in the future, MLB rumors always run rampant. Bob Nightengale of USA Today came through with another one of...
Ultimate Track Car Challenge/SCCA Time Trials Nats move to Pitt Race
For 2025, the Pittsburgh International Race Complex will host the SCCA Time Trials Nationals. Our Tire Rack Ultimate Track Car Challenge, run in conjunction with the Time Trial Nationals, will also make the move to Pitt Race. Just to be clear, this year’s events will still take place at NCM...
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