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50th Summer Fun Fest at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sharon
Summer fun begins at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sharon Saturday. The city's 50th Summer Fun Fest at Quaker Steak and Lube runs from noon until 10 p.m. The festival features carnival games, rides, concession stands and live entertainment. There will also be an artisan market and crafts. The Lawrence...
'I got a lot of football left': Former Steelers WR eyeing NFL comeback
Martavis Bryant isn’t planning to hang up his cleats. The wide receiver is still hoping to catch on with a team for the 2024 campaign, and the veteran believes he can still be productive if given the chance. “I got a lot of football left,” Bryant told Queen City...
Evans City to introduce new welcome signs designed by Vo-Tech students
EVANS CITY — Later this year, visitors to the borough will be welcomed by three brand-new welcome signs designed by students from the Butler County Vocational-Technical School. The idea was first mentioned publicly at a borough council meeting in July 2023, and the council approved the three proposed designs...
Two new pickleball courts set to open in Pittsburgh area this week
MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) - For all of you pickleball enthusiasts in Westmoreland County, you're going to have a new spot to play starting on Saturday. Pickleball Harbor is set to open in Murrysville and the state-of-the-art facility on Mellon Road will feature six indoor courts, automatic line-calling, a pro shot, and training and coaching from professionals. A grand opening will be held on Sunday morning starting at 11 a.m. and as part of it, there will be $1,500 worth of pickleball gear up for grabs! Meanwhile, the owners of the Pickleball Warehouse in Homewood told KDKA they'll be hosting a soft opening on Monday and then a grand opening on the 20th. That's located on Hamilton Avenue. The Pickleball Warehouse will have full-sized courts, two "skinny" courts, a gear shop, a coffee bar, and a lounge.
Watch Live: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Monterey Bay FC live stream
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's a soccer night in Pittsburgh!The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosting Monterey Bay FC tonight and are looking for their first win in nine weeks.The team's last win came on May 4 when they beat Miami 1-0 at home. Since then, they have six losses and four draws. Overall this season, the Riverhounds are sporting a record of 3-8-6.Kickoff tonight is set for 7:00 p.m. There are multiple ways to watch the Riverhounds this season, including by watching the live player above and by tuning into KDKA+!The Riverhounds' 2024 seasonKDKA+, which became the team's local broadcast partner in 2023,...
Sewickley notebook: Quaker Valley’s Lucy Roig earns All-American honors
Quaker Valley’s standout lacrosse player, sophomore Lucy Roig, picked up another impressive postseason award. Along with being chosen All-WPIAL for a second time, the talented 5-foot-5 midfielder was tabbed as an All-American by USA Lacrosse. “I’m extremely grateful to be named an All-American,” Roig said. “I worked really hard...
Penn Hills’ new boys soccer coach Kevin Truman seeks to make impact beyond the pitch
Kevin Truman would like to win soccer games when he takes over as head coach of the Penn Hills boys soccer team this fall. However, Truman believes his job will go beyond what happens in the field. Truman, who is the senior pastor at McKeesport Alliance Church and has five...
Pirates place righty reliever Daulton Jefferies on injured list, recall Ryder Ryan from Triple-A
Jul. 6—Less than a full day removed from tossing two innings in a blowout win over the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Daulton Jefferies was placed on the the injured list Saturday due to right elbow discomfort. The right-handed Jefferies, 28, is 0-0 with a 6.30 ERA in four games since joining the Pirates in mid-June. In a corresponding transaction, 29-year-old righty Ryder Ryan was ...
Pitt All 105: QB Ty Diffenbach Growing Within the System
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Ty Dieffenbach, a redshirt freshman quarterback from Agoura in Calabasas, Cal. 2023 season: Dieffenbach redshirted last season and did not play in any games. Stats: Dieffenbach did not record...
Burglary Blunder as Man Charged with $20K Sneaker Heist Falls Through Roof During Getaway in Homestead
Homestead police made an arrest following a burglary at SmartStop Self Storage, after about $20,000 worth of sneakers were reported stolen from the facility located at 1235 NE 12th Ave; the suspect's attempt to flee the crime scene was unusual to say the least. According to WSVN, Tyvarius Tygwyan Straoudmattison was caught by police officers inside the unit after he had climbed through the roof and tried to make an escape across adjoining unit ceilings, which resulted in him falling through one of them.
Video Captures Bear Galloping Through Downtown Kittanning Streets as Pittsburgh Area Sees Rise in Sightings
In a sight less common than fireworks on Independence Day, a bear was spotted sprinting through the downtown streets of Kittanning this past Thursday, corroborated by footage captured by an onlooker cruising near a local eatery. Kayla Montgomery, on her way to the YMCA park, found herself an impromptu cinematographer as she recorded a bear sprinting across the road, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
Furries wait in hours-long lines to get into Anthrocon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Thousands of people waited for hours in the heat and humidity to get into Pittsburgh's furry convention on Thursday, forcing organizers to close registration lines. In a social media post at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Anthrocon said the "sheer number" of people in line at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center "exceeded all expectations of growth," resulting in stress on both attendees and staff. Jarhett Doyle said he waited 5 1/2 hours to get in, and after that, "It was another 3 hours waiting in the turnstiles and everything like that. I didn't even make it through, I gave up. I...
Cranberry Township prepares for community days weekend
Cranberry Township residents should mark their calendars for the annual Cranberry Township Community Days. Running from July 11 to 13, it’s one of the biggest events for the township every year. What once was a one-day Fourth of July celebration more than 30 years ago, the annual Cranberry Township...
Pittsburgh won't be removing homeless encampments after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Do people experiencing homelessness have the right to camp out in cities like Pittsburgh? Over the objections of advocates for those experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled cities can enforce no-camping laws and take down tent encampments, even if there is no offer of alternative shelter or housing.In Pittsburgh, the tents will stay.Tucked behind the Allegheny County Jail is a sprawling encampment of 35 tents along the Eliza Furnace Trail."It's getting ridiculous. We have our two kids and I don't even really want to take them past it. They're definitely encroaching on the trail. You know,...
Poll shows hypothetical primary matchup between Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Corey O'Connor
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A poll of Democrats in the city of Pittsburgh suggests that Mayor Ed Gainey may have trouble winning reelection next year.The poll appears to be part of an effort to encourage County Controller Corey O'Connor to take on Gainey in the Democratic primary. One year before the 2025 spring primary, a coefficient poll taken for the Republican firm of Long Nyquist found that incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is in a tie with County Controller and former City Councilman Corey O'Connor. In a head-to-head matchup, Gainey and O'Connor each poll 37% of Democrats with 25% undecided. When voters are...
Cochranton Fair Parade Committee Accepting Applications for Floats, Bands, Baton Corps & More
The theme for this year's Cochranton Community Fair Parade is Communities that Flourish. The annual fair will kick off on Wednesday, August 7. Event organizers said there is still room for interested floats, bands, baton corps, clowns, fire trucks, cool cars and more. The deadline to apply to participate is July 15.
Local Experts to Present Fly Fishing Seminar at Warren Public Library
WARREN, Pa. – The Warren Public Library is hosting a free fly fishing seminar at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Two local fly fishing experts, Tom Bergstue and John Gerber, will present during the seminar. Attendees will learn to tie flies, what gear is essential, how to choose the correct fly for stream conditions, fishing techniques and strategy, and fly fishing photography tips and tricks.
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