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Celebrity app ‘Cameo’ settles lawsuit with Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — A popular app that allows people to get custom videos from celebrities and other figures has settled a lawsuit with 30 states over issues with paid endorsements, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced. Baron Inc., which owns and operates the celebrity app Cameo, agreed to settle with Pennsylvania and 29 other states that joined […]
Ole Miss OF Ethan Lege officially signs with Pittsburgh Pirates, wrapping up Rebel career
Ole Miss infielder turned outfielder and former transfer from Delgado Community (La.) College, Ethan Lege, officially put pen to paper recently and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who picked him in the fifth round and No. 444 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft a few weeks ago. Lege was one...
‘Kill switch engaged’: Pa. man indicted for threatening Sen. Mastriano, others
A federal grand jury has indicted a Franklin County man for making threats against state Sen. Doug Mastriano, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard sergeant and a county commissioner. The grand jury indicted Richard Little, 49, of the 2800 block of Roosevelt Drive, Greene Township, on separate counts of making online...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 26-28
Another summer month is almost over! As we say goodbye to July, the calendar is still packed with events. If you’re in the mood for goats, dinosaurs, tunes or treats, give one of these events a spin this weekend. Goat Fest PGH. Adorable goats have become an integral part...
Better Food, Better Me combats food insecurity in Homewood
According to Feeding America, 29% of Black children lived in food insecure households in 2022. Health disparities in the Black community are often linked to unhealthy diets, which are frequently a result of food apartheid and poverty. An ongoing trend is the disparity in food insecurity rates between people of color and white people.
From vintage baseball games to community festivals, it's going to be a busy weekend in the Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The weekend is just about here and there's plenty going around the area to get you out and about!With the nice weather on tap, there's several happenings in the KDKA Weekend Planner!Butler County vintage baseball gamesThere's two games set for tomorrow at the softball field behind the former VA building along New Castle Road.First pitches are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the gate, are cash only, and you should bring your own lawn chair. Macaroni Kid Pittsburgh's Birthday Party PaloozaThe event is taking place at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South on Sunday from...
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...
CCAC First College in Pennsylvania to Receive Grant from Metallica Scholars Initiative
Grant award combined with additional support from Richard King Mellon Foundation to fund a new CCAC Skilled Trades Academy. PITTSBURGH—The Community College of Allegheny County has been selected as the first community college in Pennsylvania and one of 18 nationwide recipients this year to receive a $75,000 grant from the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). This honor is part of the largest expansion of the initiative to date. In addition, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, in recognition of the importance of bringing the MSI national funding initiative to the Pittsburgh region, supported CCAC during the application process and with a grant of $50,000.
Pirates Evaluating Bryan De La Cruz
The Pirates are scouting Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, writes Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. Pittsburgh is also known to be keeping an eye on center fielder/second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., though there’s no indication they’ve progressed in trade talks. De La Cruz, 27, has been a...
WPIAL Announces 2024 Football Championship Locations
There’s a slight but potentially major change in WPIAL football championship destinations in 2024. Acrisure Stadium has hosted all but the Class-5A and 6A championships in recent seasons, barring the COVID-19-impacted season in 2020 which impacted all classes, but that’s going to change in 2024. The Class-1A, 2A, 3A and 5A championships will be held at Acrisure Stadium this year.
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