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'Nuanced,' 'manifest,' and 'antecedent' are among the hardest words for Pennsylvania residents to understand, study finds
YORK, Pa. — A recent study conducted by crossword experts at WordDB.com found the 10 hardest vocabulary words for Pennsylvania residents to understand. "Nuanced", "manifest" and "antecedent" are the words found in SAT exams that Pennsylvania residents struggle with the most, the WordDB.com study determined. New research based on...
Music and Muscle Cars Aplenty at Kam’s Logging Supplies Cruise-In
YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. – Hundreds gathered in downtown Youngsville over the weekend for the 3rd annual Kam’s Logging Supplies Cruise-In. The 2-day event drew more than two dozen cars, multiple vendors and food trucks, and a pair of musical acts to West Main Street. Erie-based band Crush took the stage on Friday, while local group Echoes on Water rocked the street on Saturday.
Crawford Co. native Shelly McPherson returning to hometown for special ceremony
(WJET/WFXP)– Country music star, Grammy Award-winning artist and Crawford County native Jeannie Seely is returning to her roots for a special event in her hometown of Townville. According to the Mayor of Townville Borough, Shelly McPherson, Seely will be in town on July 29 to help unveil the latest...
SeaWolves’ Coleman talks upcoming home series promotions
SeaWolves’ team president Greg Coleman joined JET-24’s Mike Fenner live in the studio to talk about the club’s upcoming promotions. Erie hosts Pirates’ affiliate Altoona beginning Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:05 pm at UPMC Park to open a six game home series. Here is a list of the club’s upcoming promotions during the home series […]
Report: Steelers bring in ex-Cowboys, Broncos QB Ben DiNucci for workout
After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost John Rhys Plumlee to the UFL draft last week, they suddenly have a spot to fill. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, it could be with University of Pittsburgh’s Ben DiNucci, who was recently part of the Denver Broncos. DiNucci hasn’t taken a snap since 2020, when he appeared in three games in relief of Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott. His only start resulted in a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Overall, DiNucci went 23-for-43 on 219 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked seven times and fumbled four times with two losses. Plumlee was selected No. 3 overall by the Arlington Renegades after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft. #Steelers bring in former Broncos quarterback Ben DiNucci for a workout per a league source @KPRC2 — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 23, 2024 More Tryouts!Pittsburgh Steelers host ex-Chiefs, Eagles DB for tryoutSteelers host ex-Bengal Drue Chrisman, ex-Dolphin Rex Sunahara for tryoutsSteelers host former Penn State DB Trevor Williams for tryout
Courier’s Diane Daniels wins ‘Distinguished Neighbor Servant Leader’ award
DIANE DANIELS AND HER SUPPORTERS…(PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) She’s written for the New Pittsburgh Courier for decades. She’s very, very, very well-respected in the Pittsburgh (and of course, McKeesport) communities. Her business acumen, her community service, and her tireless ability to be everywhere all the time has...
Gilbane | Mosites Celebrate Topping Off of Robotics Innovation Center
Gilbane Building Company and joint venture partner Mosites Construction Company gathered with Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to celebrate the topping off ceremony for the new Robotics Innovation Center at Hazelwood Green and the success of the project thus far. The Richard King Mellon Foundation, dedicated to advancing prosperity...
Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant ordered to close in recent health department report
Caravan on Smithfield Street in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close after a recent inspection. A report from the Allegheny County Health Department on July 17 cites multiple violations found in the restaurant. This is the second time this year that Caravan has been ordered to close. The health department shut the restaurant down in mid-April, as well. >> Caravan in downtown Pittsburgh ordered to close for health violations
PHOTOS: Military Might at Morgan Log House took a trip back in time
Morgan Log House Historical Society brought back its annual Military Might on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. This year’s event honored the men and women who fought for our country, but also examined those who supported our heroes from home and overseas. The event kicked...
Sharon Historical Society to host guided tours of Buhl Mansion throughout August
The Sharon Historical Society will be offering guided tours of the historic Buhl Mansion throughout the month of August. Two tours will be hosted per day beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Each tour will last one hour. These...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: McKeesport’s Kemon Spell
If McKeesport football coach Matt Miller is looking for a leader this season, sophomore Kemon Spell is ready to tackle the role. Yes, a sophomore wants to be the team’s vocal North Star. “I’m working on being the leader,” Spell said. “Someone needs to step up, and I want...
New PennWest president reveals 'secret sauce' of W.Pa.'s second largest public university
Pennsylvania Western University’s new president had this to say Monday about the struggles preceding him to merge three century-and-a-half-old institutions with proud histories into one:. “Integration is really tough,” Jon Anderson said. But the 50-year-old educator from Utah, who became PennWest’s chief executive on July 1, nonetheless is...
Ebensburg “Downtown Shutdown” to kick off Homecoming event
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Downtown Ebensburg will “shutdown” Friday evening as organizers gear up for the annual homecoming event. The intersection of Center and High Streets will close at 4 p.m. as the city prepares for a free live concert in the street featuring The Chris Higbee Band. Higbee will perform live 8-11 p.m. on […]
5 players on hot seat as Steelers get ready to open training camp at Saint Vincent
Jul. 22—When compiling a list of those individuals earning a spot on the proverbial hot seat entering the 2024 season, it's always easy to start at the top. And with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it would be logical to place coach Mike Tomlin squarely in the crosshairs. Tomlin, after all, owns a 3-8 record in the postseason since the 2010 season when he took the Steelers to the Super Bowl for the ...
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