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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 ...
Steelers QB Named Surprise Cut Candidate
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers firmly believe Russell Wilson can take them to the promise land this season, giving them their best shot at a Super Bowl run in 2024. But with Justin Fields in the building, there's going to be some sort of quarterback competition, and one analyst believes it could strike the end for Wilson.
Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris
"There were talks about there being an open convention and all the theories floating around about us delegates, I was anxious about how that was all going to play out. I feel as though being almost 21 years old I have much less lived experience than all the people I am voting on behalf of.” — Kaylee Werner, delegate to the Democratic National Convention The post Pittsburgh-area Democratic delegates ages 20 to 76 confront elevated role, while Republicans retool for campaign vs. Harris appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
PASSHE chancellor to step down this fall
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The current chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has announced his plans to step down this fall. Dr. Dan Greenstein has served as chancellor since September 2018. “For six years, I have poured my heart and soul into our system, its people,...
Be prepared for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:29 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. "Patchy dense fog...
Despite Jay-Z and Josh Shapiro’s support, Pa. didn’t approve school vouchers. Here’s why.
Pennsylvania lawmakers and advocates were prepared for a tough budget fight over school vouchers this year. Despite support for vouchers from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, GOP leaders, and even Jay-Z, a proposed $100 million voucher program was not a major sticking point in budget negotiations. Instead, legislative leaders reached a...
Pa. receives nearly $400 million in federal funds to help companies cut carbon emissions
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will now work on a process for distributing the funds throughout the state. The post Pa. receives nearly $400 million in federal funds to help companies cut carbon emissions appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Gov. Josh Shapiro's path to prominence started in Montgomery County
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There's growing speculation that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris. Shapiro is among several Democratic governors getting attention for the vice president spot. Just nine days ago, he joined Harris for Thai take-out at Reading Terminal Market after she spoke at a town hall event in Philadelphia.The Keystone State is considered perhaps the most significant battleground state with 19 electoral votes, thrusting Shapiro into the national spotlight. Shapiro, 51, is the 48th governor of Pennsylvania currently serving his first term. He's become a rising Democratic star and was commended last...
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