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Cornel West can't be on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot, court decides
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, in a 15-page opinion, sided with the Secretary of State's office under Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in rejecting West's candidacy paperwork.The Secretary of State's office said West's campaign lacked the required affidavits for 14 of West's 19 presidential electors. Jubelirer, a Republican, agreed with the Secretary of State's office that minor-party presidential electors are to be considered candidates for office who must file affidavits, even if major-party presidential electors are not.The...
Morning Roundup: Woman shot in North Braddock; school start delayed for Brentwood middle, high school
Here are the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Aug. 26:. A woman was shot in North Braddock early Sunday morning, according to Allegheny County Police. In a release issued late Sunday night, police said the shooting in the 900 block of Bell Avenue at 1:55 a.m. A 20-year-old...
Share your Point State Park fountain stories and snaps as it turns 50
Happy 50th birthday, Point State Park fountain! We Pittsburgh Union Progress journalists think you look great as you reach middle age. Officials in charge of the historic landmark want everyone to celebrate this milestone event at a birthday party this Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. An educator will be on the upper fountain plaza so you can learn more.
PUP Saturday Football Rundown (Week 0): Beaver hangs on to win thriller over Westinghouse; Clairton stymies Steel Valley
After generating plenty of preseason buzz with a loaded roster featuring several big-time playmakers, Beaver didn’t have to wait long for its first big test of the 2024 season. And after a back-and-forth slugfest that saw the Bobcats rally from an early double-digit deficit against Westinghouse before withstanding a...
Elite 2027 RB Kemon Spell Valuing Leadership in Sophomore Season
As the McKeesport Tigers walked off the field following its double-overtime loss against Uniontown Lake (Ohio) at the Wolvarena to start the season, Kemon Spell was one of the last players to leave. Waiting near the gate, he turned to his teammates who were feeling some of the emotions of...
High school roundup for Aug. 24, 2024: Mars puts on air show in Florida
Luke Goodworth hit Gabe Hein with touchdown passes of 80, 84 and 30 yards to lead Class 4A No. 3 Mars to a 47-35 road victory over Boone (Fla.) in a game postponed until Saturday due to a storm Friday night. Goodworth threw for 365 yards and five touchdowns while...
Five Years in the Making
SHEFFIELD, Pa. – Sheffield brought winning back to Wolverine Mountain Saturday for the first time in 27 games with a 38-6 victory over visiting Bucktail. “I didn’t want to focus on that number this week,” said Sheffield head coach Mike Barr in response to the drought. “This...
Pittsburgh Steelers cut former Patriots wide receiver
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released former New England Patriots wide receiver and kick returner T.J. Luther. Luther saw time in his two preseason games with the Steelers at wide receiver and kick returner. Luther, an undrafted free agent out of Gardner-Webb, has played for two other teams, including the Patriots...
The stretch of late-summer heat continues in Pittsburgh along with limited rain chances
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Sunday morning begins on a milder note with temperatures that are in the mid-50s to low 60s across Western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. Similar to yesterday, expect another afternoon with highs reaching the low to mid-80s and possibly a few upper 80s across our area. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThere will be an increase in clouds later today ahead of a weak atmospheric disturbance moving in from the northwest. This disturbance may kick off a stray shower during the afternoon and evening, but coverage will be very limited. A few...
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