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Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh hosts ‘Party at the Polls’ to address election ballot issues
PITTSBURGH — The National Urban League was present at the P3 Party at the Polls Fest hosted by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh on October 19 and 20. According to the release, the P3 Party at the Polls Fest was a free weekend-long outdoor celebration of voting, political action and community building. The event aimed to emphasize the importance of voter registration and understanding out voter options. President Carlos T. Carter, President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, highlighted the need for voter to know where their polling places are, to familiarize themselves with the candidates and to cast their votes. Early voting in Pennsylvania ends on October 29 and the last day to register to vote is October 21.
The warm temperatures and sunshine stick around for a couple more days in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A large ridge of high pressure continues to influence our weather pattern across the Ohio River Valley this weekend and into the start of the upcoming week. This means a persistent forecast of mostly sunny, warm afternoons and clear overnights with areas of river and valley fog developing around sunrise. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosToday, we anticipate highs to be around 2-3 degrees warmer compared to Saturday after a chilly start with some areas of river fog. Any fog that is in place should mix out by 9-10 a.m. Highs...
Wholey's Market celebrates Rachael the Pig's Birthday
PITTSBURGH — Wholey’s Market in the Strip District celebrated Rachael the Pig’s 31st birthday on Saturday. Rachael the Pig is a 550-pound bronze piggy bank that collects donations all year for Homeless Children’s Education Fund, according to a release. Wholey’s Market also matches the donation from the piggy bank that will then be given to the organization. The celebration included a birthday cake for Rachael and a check presentation for the Homeless Children’s Education Fund.
Pittsburgh-area voting groups encouraging residents to vote as Election Day nears
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- As the country sits less than 20 days from Election Day, many Pittsburgh-area groups are encouraging people to participate in this year's elections.One of those gatherings was in Homewood on Sunday.Of course, who will be president is on the ballot. So is the race for Pennsylvania Attorney General and other, more local races."The times we're living in today, everybody should get out and vote," Edward, a voter who did not want his last name shared, said.Edward was one of many who took advantage of his opportunity on Sunday. He listened to the messages littered on the ground,...
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Oct. 21, 2024
Oct. 20—The stretch run of the WPIAL football season concludes with the final week, plus the start of district soccer and volleyball postseasons this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN has video and audio coverage of Week 9 with more than 25 WPIAL, independent and District 6 football games this weekend. Then the district football playoffs begin with the WPIAL ...
Haunted by military past and leg amputation, Army veteran fights back to run marathons
DETROIT — He decided to kill himself. “I had everything that was needed,” said Kevin Bittenbender, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “I had the rope. I had my letters written. I had a plan to go to the woods and hang myself and direct my family there and say, ‘This is what I’m doing and this is where I went.’” ...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 19, 2024
Oct. 19—High schools Football Saturday's results WPIAL Class A Eastern Clairton 84, Riverview 0 Black Hills Bishop Canevin 56, Monessen 20 Saturday's summaries Bishop Canevin 56, Monessen 20 Monessen 0 8 6 6 —20 Bishop Canevin 7 19 16 14 —56 BC: Lamier Wade fumble recovery (Leo Shorthouse kick) BC: Kole Olszewski 1 run (Shorthouse kick) M: Rodney Johnson 10 pass from Dennis Hawkins BC: Myontae ...
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