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Man attacked with sword at Pittsburgh’s Wyndham Grand Hotel
PITTSBURGH — A South Carolina man is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking another man with a sword at Pittsburgh’s Wyndham Grand Hotel. Police said the incident happened a little after 1 a.m. on Thursday. Investigators said police got a call for a man in a hallway...
Admission Director Q&A: J.R. McGrath of Carnegie Mellon Tepper
For this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back J.R. McGrath, Executive Director of Masters Admissions at the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business. J.R. has been at Tepper for the past 3.5 years and accepted the role of Executive Director in October 2022. He has previously...
Phil Kirzyc
Pittsburgh market veteran Phil Kirzyc has retired after a 50-year industry career. He has spent the past ten years hosting mornings at Forever Media classic hits “99.3 The Pickle” WPKL, licensed to Uniontown, PA. Kirzyc earlier spent 25 years at WDVE (102.5) and worked at the former WXXP in the 1980s.
The 10 best offensive linemen in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers
You can't expect to be successful as a team like the Pittsburgh Steelers without stellar play in the trenches. From Chuck Noll to Bill Cowher to Mike Tomlin, the mentality of the head coach has always been to play smash-mouth football. This isn't a game plan that can be executed...
Friday Poll: Grading the offseason
It’s July 5th and by NHL parlance it means most of the summer fun is over. The draft is a memory, the best free agents are off the market and most teams have gobbled up the majority of their cap space. There’s always the opportunity for late-summer tinkering and...
Scattered Thunderstorms and Localized Flood Risks Hit Pittsburgh, Clear Skies Expected by the Weekend
Pittsburgh residents should brace for a bout of sporadic thunderstorms throughout today and tonight, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, potentially inciting localized flash flooding and gusty winds, while a reprieve in the form of dry weather and seasonable temperatures is predicted to return Saturday into Sunday. The "disturbance will set the stage for a round of scattered thunderstorms today and tonight", as reported by the National Weather Service forecast discussion.
5 Pittsburgh Steelers who have no other choice but to redeem themselves
If these players fail to redeem themselves this season, then their future in the NFL could become murky. There is a ton of potential for the Steelers heading towards training camp in late July. Potential can be seen as a couple of things. One is a lot of options to grow and succeed. It could also mean there are plenty of question marks that could halt its future desires. Pittsburgh could be a good team this year if these players can redeem their careers in 2024.
CBS Sports’ Aditi Kinkhabwala Believes Pat Freiermuth Could Have A Monster Season
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2024 NFL season in need of a reliable number two receiving option behind WR George Pickens. All offseason, there has been a buzz the Steelers are trying to acquire WR Brandon Aiyuk from the 49ers. This looks more and more unlikely. If the Steelers do...
Kennywood Memories remains nostalgic as ever and more than a little bittersweet
Despite being a Kennywood fan and a lover of theme parks in general, I had never seen WQED's Kennywood Memories. For the few who might be unfamiliar, the hour-long documentary special from 1988, produced, written, and narrated by Rick Sebak, is considered a classic, capturing not only Kennywood but Pittsburgh life itself.
Furry Convention Underway in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (EYT) — Pittsburgh’s Premier Furry Convention is in full swing. Anthrocon 2024: Anthrocoaster is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center through Sunday, July 7. As one of the world’s largest anthropomorphic (human-like animal characters) conventions, thousands of attendees travel to Pittsburgh for this...
Jared Jones' injury complicates Pirates' plans to reduce workload for pitchers in starting rotation
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting rotation suffered a serious setback when rookie right-hander Jared Jones was placed on the 15-day injured list before Thursday’s game with a right lat strain. “I think everyone knows what he means to us and where we’re at so, out of precaution, he’s still...
Morning Roundup: 3 shot in Canonsburg, Liberty Tunnel crash injures 3
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, July 5:. Three people were shot in Canonsburg overnight, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The shooting happened just before midnight on Blaine Avenue, WTAE reported. Three people were taken to the hospital. Their injuries are not considered to be life-threatening, Canonsburg Police told WTAE.
Mets seek turnaround against Pirates
The New York Mets are starting to put themselves in a precarious position as they prepare to open a four-game series with the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. All was well in New York when the Mets went 16-4 from June 3-28, but the Mets have lost four of six games, including a 1-0 setback against the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Water Line Work on Centerville Road to Cause Nighttime Delays
EAST HEMPFIELD TWP, PA — The Lancaster City Water Authority announced that water line work will take place next week on Centerville Road in East Hempfield Township, causing significant traffic disruptions. This project is part of the Centerville Road Interchange Improvement Project. From Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July...
Think WR Roman Wilson Is Too Small To Play Outside? History Says Otherwise
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed to draft a wide receiver in the worst way this spring after trading longtime starter Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, leaving them with just George Pickens as the only notable name left in the room with extensive experience and production. They do have Calvin Austin III coming into Year 3 and signed Quez Watkins, Van Jefferson, and Scotty Miller during the offseason, but those options don’t move the needle much to make up for the loss of Johnson.
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