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Primanti Bros. giving away free sandwiches today honoring Pittsburgh Pirate Paul Skenes if you wear a mustache
In honor of his selection to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game – Primanti Bros. is giving any fan with a mustache a free Classic Primanti Bros. sandwich during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16 at 8PM.
Nathan Smith receives exemption in U.S. Mid-Amateur
Brookville native and Pittsburgh resident Nathan Smith received an exemption into the 43rd U.S Mid-Amateur. The tournament is Sept. 21-26 at Kinloch Golf Club in Manakin-Sabot, Va., and Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va. The five-time USGA champion and 2025 USA Walker Cup captain is the only player to win...
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Former ‘Dance Moms’ Star Christi Lukasiak Arrested For DUI After Crashing Her Car Into A Tree
Dance Moms alum Christi Lukasiak was arrested for a DUI that occurred on June 27. According to documents secured by TMZ, a telephone pole was left “hanging over” Christi’s vehicle after she crashed into a tree in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, late last month. Per the outlet, the police claimed that Christi’s breath smelled like alcohol, her speech was “slurred,” and her eyes were “bloodshot and glassy.” ‘RHOC’ Exclusive Clip: Tamra Judge Tells Alexis Bellino To “Stop Banging” Shannon Beador’s Ex If She Wants To “Move Forward” Citing the documents, the outlet reports that Christi confessed to drinking two glasses of wine prior to...
Watch: The anticipated Paul Skenes-Aaron Judge matchup lasted just one pitch
The one matchup that the baseball world wanted to see in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game was Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes going against New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.The best young power pitcher in baseball, getting the All-Star Game start just 11 starts into his career, going against the best power hitter in baseball and likely American League MVP winner. Given the way the regular season matchup between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani went earlier this season, the prospect of the Skenes-Judge matchup was the type of thing that could draw in viewers. Baseball fans ended up getting that matchup...
PIAA asks appellate court to lift injunction that keeps Aliquippa in 4A football
Jul. 16—A Commonwealth Court judge must decide whether there was a reasonable basis for the preliminary injunction issued by a lower court that kept the Aliquippa football team in Class 4A. Appellate Judge Patricia McCullough heard opposing arguments Tuesday from attorneys representing Aliquippa School District and the PIAA, which wants the injunction put on hold so it can move the team up to ...
A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords
The attack on Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday, led to condemnations of political violence from all across the spectrum. But if anyone’s shocked that the attack happened, well, there’s actually a long history of such violence in the U.S., with duels between rivals, fights in Congress, and assassinations or attempted assassinations of presidents, other politicians, and civil rights leaders — including, from our own community, Harvey Milk.
Mike Warfield taking a year off as Aliquippa football head coach
The head coach of one of the most dominating high school football teams in Pennsylvania had decided take a step back this coming season. Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield says he is “taking a leave of absence for this upcoming season.”
VIDEO: Storms hit St. Marys, knocking out power for hours
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — Summer storms hit part of St. Marys, causing thousands to lose power on Monday. WTAJ Videographer Nick Thompson captured photos and videos of the damage, including in the areas of Chruch Street, Theresia Street and Brusselles Street. Penn Power says just 1.27% of Elk County Residents are still without power. […]
Second fire consumes a vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates
SOMERSET — A second fire has destroyed yet another vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates Saturday. The first fire occurred just shy of eight weeks ago. No one was hurt in either fire. However, one tenant was displaced from his home because the first fire spread to his trailer.
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