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Better broadband service speeds up Perry County
Brightspeed, one of the nation’s leading fiber broadband builders, marked a significant milestone in its efforts to close the digital divide in Pennsylvania with the launch of its high-speed fiber internet service in Perry County. The event, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 21 in New Bloomfield, had key dignitaries including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, state Sen. Greg Rothman and state Rep. Perry Stambaugh in attendance.
Shapiro hails Pennsylvania court ruling protecting mail ballots
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) hailed a Friday state court ruling that he says will protect Keystone State residents’ right to vote. The Commonwealth Court ruling ended a requirement that every mail-in ballot in the state require a handwritten date on the envelope. Under the initial rule, any envelope containing a ballot without a clear…
High school football roundup for Aug. 30, 2024: Bethel Park rolls past Mars
Ja Vaughn Moore rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead Class 5A Bethel Park to a 49-13 nonconference victory at Class 4A No. 3 Mars (1-1) on Friday night. David Dennison added 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Bethel Park (2-0) while teammate Tanner Pfeuffer threw for 120 yards and one TD.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Hempfield’s Dom Detruf shines in return
Hempfield took the field Friday night in its home opener with a surprise starter at quarterback. Junior Dom Detruf, who tried to keep his medical clearance Wednesday under wraps, returned after limited practice time this summer because of myocarditis — an inflamed heart. “We tried to keep it quiet,”...
Pittsburgh police: Suspicious death of a young female is under investigation
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are investigating what they describe as a "suspicious death" on the city's North Side. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said the person is "a young female" but did not give an age. The body was found Sunday at a home in the 200 block of East...
Smoke restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
Sep. 1—Smoke, a popular taqueria in Lawrenceville, is closing, according to a post on social media. The Butler Street restaurant will close its doors on Sept. 16. A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who dug what we did," a post on Instagram, signed Jeff, said. "We appreciate ALL of you! An Equally Large thanks to all of you who humped it at the shop on the daily — you all made the place Go. Finally, ...
Pirates' Isiah Kiner-Falefa: Swipes two bags in win
Kiner-Falefa went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Guardians. The utility infielder took full advantage of his one trip on the basepaths, swiping second and third base after a ninth-inning single. Kiner-Falefa has taken over at shortstop and as the leadoff hitter for Pittsburgh and has six steals in 26 games, but he hasn't provided much production otherwise since joining the team at the trade deadline, slashing just .220/.254/.321 with one homer, seven RBI and 11 runs.
Pittsburgh weather: Start of September brings a fall feel
PITTSBURGH — A cold front Sunday evening could touch off some isolated showers until about 1 a.m., then cooler and less humid air arrives for Monday. High temperatures will struggle to the lower 70s on Monday with pleasant conditions. We slowly warm through the week with highs in the 80s by Wednesday. We are dry until Friday and Saturday when our next system will bring rain showers.
A-K Valley high school football notebook: Group effort helps Fox Chapel end losing skid
Fox Chapel’s seniors were freshmen the last time they experienced a victory on the football field. It was the 2021 WPIAL Class 5A playoffs when the Foxes upset Upper St. Clair in the first round. A 20-9 setback in Week Zero extended the losing streak to 22 games. But...
Actor/singer Charles Esten on growing up in Pittsburgh, new album, making connections
Aug. 31—Charles Esten came oh so close to having a perfect weekend in his hometown. Esten, who starred in ABC's "Nashville" and Netflix's "Outer Banks," is also a musician, with a show on Sept. 7 at City Winery Pittsburgh. And his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers open the season on Sept. 8 — in Atlanta, unfortunately. "I know, it broke my heart," Esten said in a call last week from Nashville. "I ...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31—High schools Football Saturday's results Nonconference Beaver 56, Blackhawk 28 New Brighton 43, Summit Academy 27 Soccer Boys Saturday's results Avonworth tournament Moon 4, Avonworth 3 Montour 3, Mercyhurst Prep 1 Belle Vernon tournament Connellsville vs. Baldwin ppd. Thomas Jefferson at Belle Vernon, ppd. Fayette County Coaches tournament At Laurel Highlands Beth-Center 2, Laurel ...
Football runs out of gas in ‘Pitt’ stop to start new season
The Kent State football team let the University of Pittsburgh have its way offensively in a 55-24 drubbing Saturday in Pittsburgh in the first game of the season – the Flashes’ 10th loss in a row. The Panthers totaled 560 yards on the day, which was more than...
Flashes Battle but Pitt Prevails in Opener
PITTSBURGH-The Golden Flashes dropped the opener of the 2024 season in a 55-24 setback at Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. Luke Floriea led the offense with six grabs for 104 yards and a touchdown. Floriea's touchdown answered two opening scores by the Panthers, grabbing a 36-yard strike up the middle on fourth down, getting the Flashes on the board and making it a 14-7 game.
Potential Steelers wide receiver upgrade now looks even less enticing
Now that the dust has settled regarding the seemingly endless Brandon Aiyuk saga with the most unexciting conclusion, what comes next for the Pittsburgh Steelers?. The Steelers have been heavily linked to Aiyuk virtually all offseason, only to see him re-sign with the San Francisco 49ers. Pittsburgh was banking on adding a star wide receiver, though that's no longer in the cards.
Predicting Pirates September Roster Additions (+)
With the flip of the calendar from August to September, Major League Baseball rosters will expand. The Pittsburgh Pirates, like the other 29 teams in the league, will be adding two players to the active roster, pushing the total from 26 to 28. Teams can carry no more than 14 pitchers, so the Pirates will be adding at least one position player for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.
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