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Butler Track & Field Teams Notch 9th Nationally for GPA
The Butler men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized for their continued accomplishments in the classroom, earning NCAA Division I Track & Field USTFCCCA All-Academic Team recognition. The honorees were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Monday. When combining the men’s and women’s GPAs, Butler’s program ranked ninth nationally for the 2023-24 season. Butler’s combined GPA has been among the nation’s Top 10 for seven consecutive years. The women’s team cumulative GPA of 3.722 ranked sixth nationally, while the men’s team cumulative grade point average of 3.447 was 31st in all of…
A pack of pickle specials, a Christmas feast in July, and more Pittsburgh food news
The Yinzer Dogs food truck celebrates National Hot Dog Day on Wed., July 17 with free hot dogs and some friendly canines. A Seize the Dog event will take place from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Mellon Square on Sixth Ave. Pittsburghers can get BOGO hot dogs while meeting “four of Pittsburgh’s hottest dogs,” available for adoption from nonprofit animal resource center Animal Friends.
Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?
Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess up there. Meanwhile, Harrisburg hit 103° and parts of the Cumberland Valley in South Central PA reached 105°. As many areas plunge into drought conditions, it’s safe to say we are in desperate need of a pattern change.
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about their election operations.
Venango Chamber’s Bike ‘n Brew to Be Held This Weekend
OIL CITY, Pa. — The Venango Chamber is hosting this year’s Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew on Saturday, July 20, the weekend before the Oil Heritage Festival. The event will include both bicycle activities and a beer pickup and tasting portion. A Biking Scavenger Hunt will...
Fawn Walker-Montgomery: Juneteenth is not enough
For this column, I want to continue the conversation around Juneteenth. Specifically, passing it as a federal holiday as not enough. Last time, I compared the current situation with Juneteenth in Pittsburgh to either/or thinking, which is a tool of White supremacy. Furthermore, I highlighted the need for local celebrations to center sustainable long-term collective education within the Black community. I am referring to the decision to spend over $200,000 on two celebrations instead of using funds to have multiple events throughout the city. While I appreciate the highlighting of Black entertainment, art and revenue to local Black businesses, a higher priority should be placed on education and sustainable programming to help the Black community. This could also result in a collective shift in thinking, increase conscious levels and self-reliance among the local Black community. Additionally, simply recognizing Juneteenth and hosting events is not a substitute for addressing the ongoing racism faced by Black people.
Cruisin’ for a Cause in Meadville returns for its 14th year
(WJET/WFXP) – A local car show that benefits its community will return for a 14th year next month. The 14th annual Cruisin’ for a Cause is set for Saturday, Aug. 31, from noon to 3:30 p.m. rain or shine at the New Beginnings Church of God in Meadville.
Every Steelers starting QB ever: full list
The Pittsburgh Steelers first became a franchise in 1933 and since then have had too many starting quarterbacks to count. The biggest icons at the position for the Steelers are Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger but the Steelers have had their fair share of other talents at the position. Unfortunately,...
State Police Calls: Troopers Investigating After Local Woman’s Personal Information Used in Scam
VENANGO/FOREST CO., Pa. (EYT) — Area state police responded to the following incidents:. PSP Franklin received a report of a theft that happened in Oakland Township, Venango County, around 11:57 a.m. on June 14. Police say the victim was informed her information was used to access her checking account...
Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
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