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Report: Penguins Mulling Trading Franchise Cornerstone To Canadiens
Kris Letang has been a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Penguins' defense since his NHL debut in the 2006-07 season and after the franchise drafted him with the No. 62 pick in the 2005 NHL draft. Speculation about Letang’s potential departure, however, has returned amid a precarious period of ...
Viral TikTok video shot inside Pittsburgh hospital bringing awareness to domestic violence resources
A TikTok video shot inside a Pittsburgh hospital is going viral and bringing awareness to the domestic violence community. The video, uploaded a week ago, has been viewed more than 8 million times. It shows flyers for the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh which are placed in bathroom stalls. The flyers have rip-off tabs at the bottom and were almost all gone. The CEO for the Center, Nicole Molinaro, tells Channel 11 they are replaced every two weeks because of how much need there is for their resources. “We are thrilled that in this sort of way the word has gotten out that more resources are needed for domestic violence but that there is hope and help available.” Molinaro sat down with Channel 11′s Cara Sapida to talk about how this unexpected TikTok video helps spread awareness to such an important cause that isn’t always discussed.
Longtime Judge Rambo To Retire
Judge Sylvia H. Rambo, a longstanding federal judge who has served Central Pennsylvania for 45 years, has announced her retirement effective August 30th. Rambo, who was nominated by then-President Jimmy Carter in 1979, has had a distinguished career in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Her tenure in the Midstate extends decades prior to her federal appointment.
Superintendent of McKeesport Area School District resigns
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) — The McKeesport Area School District is starting the 2024 school year with big changes to its administration. On Thursday, the district announced Superintendent Tia Wanzo resigned. The move has left many asking why and what happens next. "Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective Aug. 14, 2024 until Nov. 13, 2024," a statement from Wanzo said on Thursday. "At which time, Dr. Wanzo will resign as superintendent of the Mckeesport schools."At one point during the meeting, Wanzo's father spoke up, wanting those in attendance to know his daughter is not a criminal. "Any idea...
Venus Williams talks about being part of Carnegie Museum of Art podcast
Aug. 23—Venus Williams is the narrator behind the Carnegie Museum of Art's "Widening the Lens" podcast, a six-part series that explores the relationship between people, photography and the environment. That relationship is contextualized, discussed and analyzed by scholars, artists from diverse backgrounds and Williams herself. Some of the artists also appear in the accompanying exhibition ...
Uniontown Lake squeezes past McKeesport
Uniontown Lake finally found a way to top McKeesport 36-35 in a Pennsylvania high school football matchup on Aug. 23. Both teams were shutout in the first and second quarters. McKeesport moved ahead by earning a 21-7 advantage over Uniontown Lake at the end of the third quarter. The Blue...
2 sloths at National Aviary celebrate birthdays with big party
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two of the sloths at the National Aviary celebrated their birthdays surrounded by lots of yummy food and hundreds of guests on Thursday.It was quite the affair, with over 300 people coming to the aviary to celebrate 7-year-old Vivien and 24-year-old Wookiee, who have back-to-back birthdays on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. Guests gathered in the tropical rainforest habitat, watching Wookiee eat a cake filled with his favorite treats like corn, green beans, hibiscus flowers, biscuits and leafy greens, all topped with a sweet potato icing. Guests signed a giant card, which was finished off with the flourish...
Dynamic duo: Sophomore Armand Hill, freshman Zahir Ismaeli shine late to help West Mifflin edge Elizabeth Forward, 17-16
The West Mifflin Titans notched a giant win Friday in one of the most hotly contested games on the opening night of the high school football season. A pair of promising young players nicknamed Mondo and Zaza caught fire late to get them there. Sophomore running back Armand “Mondo” Hill...
Family-owned local cafe to open fourth location in Cranberry area
A popular, family-owned Pittsburgh café will open a fourth location this November in Cranberry. Mediterra Café is shooting for a mid-November opening in North Point Circle. That is in Seven Fields.
PUP Friday Night Rewind (Week 0): Seton LaSalle gets back to basics with win against North Catholic; McKeesport stunned in double overtime
News, notes, scores, photos and videos from Week 0 of the high school football season. Tim Storino knew what the stakes would be — even nearly a year ago. And that’s exactly why the Seton LaSalle coach connected with his counterpart at North Catholic, Chris Rizzo, to get Friday night’s Week 0 game against the perennial WPIAL championship contender on the books.
📢 PPS Families Make Your Voice Heard!
Pittsburgh Public Schools is hosting Regional Community Input Sessions as part of the Facilities Utilization Plan. This is your chance to influence the future of our schools! During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to use an online tool to weigh in on recommended changes specific to your region and the District’s magnet offerings. Real-time results will be shared, giving you a platform to ask questions, voice concerns, and offer feedback.
Friday ‘Flash Pan’: The Tragedy of Michel Briere
This article reflects on the brief but impactful career of Michel Briere, a talented centerman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Born on October 21, 1949, Briere showcased extraordinary skill during his junior hockey days before being drafted by the Penguins in 1969. Tragically, after a promising rookie season where he scored 12 goals and contributed to a playoff run, Briere's life was cut short by a car accident in May 1970, leading to his death in April 1971. His legacy endures, with his jersey number 21 retired and remembered by fans and players alike.
Singer Taylor Acorn talks about her ties to Pittsburgh, new album and 'People Watching' video
Aug. 23—Pop-punk singer Taylor Acorn is originally from Wellsboro in north-central Pennsylvania and is currently living in Nashville. But she feels like she's going to wind up in Pittsburgh someday, since her partner of five years grew up in Johnstown and his family now lives in Cranberry. "So every Christmas, birthday, just to go hang out, we're always in Pittsburgh," she said last week from ...
Modular house in Garfield on the market
A modular house dubbed The Picket Fence has arrived at its final destination in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood. The residence was constructed offsite and delivered to an empty lot on North Aiken Avenue in December. Some additional interior and exterior work needed to be done as well as landscaping to the place, which appears at first glance to be one unit but is actually two.
An Ode to Manny Sanguillén, Pirates Hall of Fame Inductee
Manny Sanguillén will be inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame with Barry Bonds and Jim Leyland on Saturday. Leyland was also inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July. The candidacy of Bonds, Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader, remains controversial. In his heyday, Sanguillén was considered the second-best catcher in baseball, behind Johnny Bench. Sanguillén was never seriously considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Yet, he means more to Pittsburgh than either Bonds or Leyland.
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