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Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
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 […]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport. The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania...
Steelers Star's 'Heated Exchange' With Coach Sparks Trade Buzz
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens may be a few flare-ups away from being on the trade hot seat. Pickens and Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni reportedly got into a "heated exchange" earlier this week. According to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ray Fittipaldo, Pickens ...
The Pirates Should Get Paul Skenes Help at the Trade Deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates have positioned themselves to have one of the more interesting trade deadlines. The Bucs are currently in third place in the National League Central, just one game behind the St. Louis Cardinals but seven games back of the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Although FanGraphs gives them just a...
Trump announces 1st Pennsylvania rally since assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump has announced his first rally in Pennsylvania since the July 13 assassination attempt at a rally in Butler Township. Trump will return to the state for a July 31 rally at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg. Trump sustained an injury to his ear after shooter...
Two BC3 students picked from national applicants to conduct research at CMU, UMass
For the first time since the National Science Foundation began to fund residential programs, two Butler County Community College students have been chosen in the same year and bring to five the number picked by faculty members of host research institutions in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The selection in 2024...
Chestnut Street home in Sewickley on the market for $1,795,000
For Robyn Carson Jones, a house is more than brick and mortar — it’s a place to create family memories. When she and her husband were renovating their current Sewickley residence for their three children, they included an in-law suite for her mother so she could be close by during the 2020 pandemic.
Steelers veteran believes undrafted rookie is 'going to be a great player'
It's not often that an undrafted rookie makes enough of an impression to earn reps with the first-team defense to start training camp, but that's exactly what is happening in Pittsburgh.Undrafted rookie cornerback Beanie Bishop has been one of the biggest stars of Steelers training camp thus far, flashing his coverage ability over the first two days. My thoughts on Day 2 of #Steelers training camp. When will QB Russell Wilson return and who’s standing out? pic.twitter.com/Pjzha9YppL— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) July 26, 2024 Bishop hasn't just impressed his coaches, either. Veteran safety DeShon Elliott believes Bishop's NFL future is looking bright."He's doing...
PHOTOS: Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for 2024 NFL season at training camp
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson fields questions from the media during training camp on July 26, 2024. Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan answers questions from the media during the team's training camp sessions in Latrobe, Pa. on July 25, 2024. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman, Troy Fautanu, the 20th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, reports for his first NFL training camp on July 24, 2024. A giant Terrible Towel hangs at The Fred Rogers Institute on the Saint Vincent College campus on July 26, 2024.
Reynolds out for at least three games, Bucs make several moves
The Pirates made several roster moves official before they kick off a road trip in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. The Pirates placed left fielder Bryan Reynolds on the MLB Bereavement List on Thursday.
TV Talk: Pittsburgh's public access cable channel PCTV to shutter
Jul. 26—PCTV, public access cable channel Pittsburgh Community Television, will cease operations by the end of August due to a dearth of funding. "The continuing decline in cable subscribers and the changing media landscape has had a devastating impact on our funding and our viability," PCTV executive director John Patterson wrote in a letter this week announcing the closure. "While we have ...
Could Pittsburgh get a WNBA team?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.The Sports and Exhibition Authority is still bouncing the idea around and just approved another step in its game plan.KDKA-TV hit the streets to ask people if they want to see a WNBA team in Pittsburgh."Absolutely, I think the women's NBA is on a rise. I know this last class happened to be exciting, and not to take anything away from the other players but to have another WNBA team here that'd be fabulous,"...
Bill Barr violated DOJ policy in urging Pennsylvania ballot statement: Watchdog
Former Attorney General Bill Barr improperly urged a Pennsylvania prosecutor to make public statements about concerns over election security in the 2020 race, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) said in a report Thursday. Barr weighed in on the matter of mail-in ballots discovered in a dumpster in Luzerne County, Pa.,…
Pitt All 105: P Cam Guess Returns as the Top Placeholder
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Cam Guess, a redshirt senior punter from Belle Vernon in Belle Vernon, Pa. 2023 season: Guess played in all 12 games last season, serving as the placeholder on point-after...
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