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Jeff Capel Signs Three-Year Contract Extension with Pitt
On Wednesday, Pitt announced that head coach Jeff Capel has agreed to a three-year contract extension to stay the head coach of Pitt basketball through the 2029-30 season. “When Coach Capel initially arrived at Pitt in 2018, he was tasked with one of the most difficult rebuilding jobs in all of college basketball,” A.D. Heather Lyke said in a press release. “Jeff fully embraced that challenge from the outset and never wavered from his lofty vision for our players and program. Brick-by-brick, he built a rock-solid foundation that has Pitt basketball poised for a championship future. Jeff is an outstanding leader well beyond the court and we are highly fortunate to have him representing the University of Pittsburgh. I’m incredibly pleased to announce this extension of his contract and look forward to the continued ascendance of Pitt basketball under his direction.”
Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind
On average, Black men in PPS, excluding substitutes, hourly temporary staff and athletic coaches, earned $21,300 less than white employees in 2023. Black women, meanwhile, earned about $20,170 less than white women on average. The post Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Nelly Cummings, Nike Sibande Return to Pitt: ‘We Built a Family Here’
For Nelly Cummings and Nike Sibande, Pittsburgh is home. Cummings grew up in the area, sure. But Sibande, coming from Indianapolis, then to Miami (OH), then to Pitt, he still feels the same way about the Steel City, and that is due to his experience playing hoops for Pitt. Both...
Did the Trump gunman make a donation to Democrats? Here's what records show.
After the FBI identified the gunman who shot at former President Donald Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, CBS News and other outlets reviewed public records that verified that he was a registered Republican who had previously donated $15 to a Democratic organization via ActBlue. The apparent contradiction in Crooks' political alignment didn't fit an easy partisan narrative, and so far, investigators say, many questions about his motive remain unanswered. Some social media users seized on the lack of information to spread false claims and cast doubt on whether the gunman actually made the donation.Posts spinning a tale...
Phillies visit the Pirates to begin 3-game series
Philadelphia Phillies (62-34, first in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (48-48, third in the NL Central) PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Aaron Nola (11-4, 3.38 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 116 strikeouts); Pirates: Martin Perez (1-5, 5.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 57 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Phillies -141, Pirates +119; over/under is 8 runs.
The final roster for WVU's TBT Alumni team, Best Virginia
A look at the Best Virginia roster as The TBT kicks off this weekend. The Basketball Tournament (aka TBT) will tip off at the Petersen Events Center this weekend, as the Pittsburgh Regional will take place over the course of the next few days. West Virginia University's alumni-centered team, Best Virginia, will play its first game on Saturday afternoon and, earlier this week, the final roster for the team was revealed in a press release sent out to media.
Sunshine and comfortable temperatures continue throughout the weekend in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today the lower humidity and highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine continue! Overnight it'll be another cool comfortable evening all thanks to high pressure. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosGet out and enjoy it and don't forget to put on the sunscreen.The gorgeous weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid to upper 80s! Saturday some rain is trying to make its way into the region south of I-70 and in the Laurel Highlands about 8-10 a.m. but that's it!We are back above normal Sunday and Monday with highs near 90 and feeling in the low 90s. Tuesday is the next chance for rain and a few storms with humidity increasing along with it. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Jeff Capel Expresses Gratitude on 93.7 The Fan After New Contract Extension
On Wednesday, Pitt announced that head coach Jeff Capel has signed a three-year extension to remain the head coach of the University’s basketball program through 2029-30. Shortly after the announcement, Capel joined Jeff Hathhorn, his co-host of The Jeff Capel Show that runs throughout each season. Capel and Hathhorn discussed Capel’s extension, his journey from year one to today, and much more. Capel elaborated on the program’s recent success as well as his feelings following the rough 2021 season. Check out the full interview here.
PIAA appeals case vs. Aliquippa football heard Tuesday in court
ALIQUIPPA — Tuesday morning marked the hearing to consider the PIAA’s emergency application against the Aliquippa School District to force the Aliquippa football program into a higher classification for the 2024 football season. For about an hour Tuesday morning, both PIAA attorney Kandice Hull and Aliquippa attorney Tina...
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
Blessed Trinity Academy garden benefits Hampton-based food pantry
Fresh vegetables are lining the shelves of a local St. Vincent De Paul food pantry, thanks to the hard work of students at Blessed Trinity Academy. A nearly $900 grant from the Sister Mary Paul Hickey Research Grant Program through Carlow University in Pittsburgh was awarded for the project in the fall, said grant procurer Meredith Kandravy, the school’s director of admissions and marketing.
Youngwood town hall to address veterans' health care concerns; new clinic plans noted
Representatives from the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System will field questions and concerns from area veterans at an upcoming meeting in Youngwood. Plans are underway for a new veterans outpatient medical clinic in Westmoreland County. The outreach event set for Tuesday at the town’s fire hall includes a town hall...
Time and Date for the 2024 Pitt Kickoff Luncheon Announced
The Pitt Kickoff Luncheon usually serves as the unofficial start to the new season, set just about a week away from the start of the regular season. Pitt is holding the 2024 Kickoff Luncheon on Aug. 23 at the UPMC Club in Acrisure Stadium. It’s a change from the last couple of years as the annual event has been held at the Westin in downtown Pittsburgh. The event is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This Year’s Budget Overturns Local Bans on Rodeos. No Pa. Lawmaker Will Take Credit
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth appears to fit this description: Pittsburgh, which more than 30 years ago banned the use of some tools to control animals, including electric prods and spurs. The language is tucked into the nearly 140-page fiscal code, an...
Butler DA: Local officer shot at, possibly hit Trump’s would-be assassin
A member of the Butler County Emergency Services Unit fired at and may have hit Thomas Matthew Crooks, who officials say tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump on July 13 at the Butler Farm Show grounds in Connoquenessing Township. District Attorney Richard Goldinger said on Thursday that the unit...
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