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City League: New year, same goal for star-studded Westinghouse after back-to-back PIAA championship defeats
Since being hired by his alma mater in 2019, Westinghouse coach Donta Green has compiled a decorated resume only a handful of coaches in Western Pennsylvania can match. The numbers speak for themselves — five trips to the City League championship game with four titles; three consecutive trips to the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals; back-to-back state championship appearances; and a combined record of 52-8. But no matter who you talk to inside the Bulldogs’ program — be it a player, coach, equipment manager, school administrator, teacher or even a parent — at one point or another, each of them will relay the same three-word message made famous by the late great Kobe Bryant during the 2009 NBA Finals.
PA Governor Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis will Speak at DNC
The commonwealth will be front and center at this weeks Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Pennsylvania lawmakers will be on stage during the Democratic National Convention next week. Governor Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis are scheduled to speak at the DNC in Chicago. The convention begins on Monday with VP Kamala Harris expected to accept the nomination later in the week.
In his 6th season at Pitt, Brandon George leads a young group of linebackers
Aug. 18—To hear Brandon George spread the word, Pitt's linebackers bring the complete package to the field. "We have some athletes," he said. "We have guys who, for all intents and purposes in other defenses, might be fast enough and quick enough to play safety. It's not something you see all the time. And the knowledge that they have grants them the ability to do that." OK, Brandon, but Dick ...
4 central Pa. wineries with a similar focus hold 1st of what could be more events to come
Four southcentral Pennsylvania wineries that emphasize quality collaborated on an event in late July called “PA Wines of Distinction.”. It took place at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, on July 28. The group included Waltz Vineyards, Nissley Vineyards and Grandview Vineyard from Lancaster County and Armstrong Valley...
Doobie Brothers and Steve Winwood in Concert at Star Lake: PPG Paints Arena Hosts Childish Gambino (Tues., 8/20/24)
1) The Doobie Brothers are a big time rock band that rose out of San Jose, California and charted many hits in the 1970s and early 1980s. The initial outfit was fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Tom Johnston. He led the band from 1970 until he left in 1975. During that period the Doobies had top hits like “China Grove,” “Black Water,” and “Listen to the Music.” In 1976 Michael McDonald signed on as lead vocalist and the band’s sound took a new course. That version of the band scored hits with “Takin it to the Streets,” “What a Fool Believes,” and “Minute By Minute.” Kenny Loggins even has a co-writing credit on “What a Fool Believes.” Johnston then returned to the band in 1987 and has remained with them ever since. Michael McDonald is now back in the fold too. The Doobies had a new hit in 1989 with “The Doctor.” Liberté is the group’s latest album and was released in 2021. Special guest is Steve Winwood, who’s had his own big success with songs like “Higher Love,” “Back in the High Life Again,” and “Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” (with Traffic). 7 p.m. The Pavilion at Star Lake, 665 Rt. 18 Burgettstown. (R.H.)
A 22-month strike journey: From staring sleepless into the darkness at 3 a.m. to finding hope
At noon on Sunday, journalists on strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette hit another milestone: the start of their 23rd month on strike. That’s one day closer to two years of fighting against unfair labor practices. The strikers, in four unions, had some rare good news this past Wednesday, when the National Labor Relations Board filed in U.S. District Court for an injunction that could put them back to work. At a Thursday news conference/rally, striking photojournalist and Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh member Steve Mellon spoke about what it’s like to be on strike for so long.
Showers in Pittsburgh linger on Sunday and Monday as temperatures cool this week
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Sunday morning begins with generally overcast skies, balmy, and continued humid conditions as we await the passage of the slow-moving storm system across Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosTemperatures this morning are hovering in the mid-60s to near 70 for most, and with the added cloud cover along with showers and storms today, highs will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s for most. The greatest coverage for showers from late morning through late this evening will primarily be from Pittsburgh and point...
WPIAL Class 6A preview: North Allegheny looks for 3-peat in beefed-up class
Aug. 18—For the first time since expansion to six classifications eight years ago, the number of teams playing in the highest class has actually gone up. In 2016 and '17, there were 14 district teams playing in the newly formed Class 6A. That number dwindled to nine in '18 and '19, eight in '20 and '21 and a paltry five teams in '22 and last fall. However, the realignment winds of change have ...
Randy Johnson’s advice for Paul Skenes is wildly out of touch
MLB legend Randy Johnson recently dropped a hot take on Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes. But the Bit Unit’s advice for the young fireballer is far from sage."He's definitely special, but in today's game, he's going to be held back for the rest of this year and maybe next year,” Johnson told CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder. “But if you want to be the pitcher that you're capable of being, you need to step up and show people what you're capable of doing and voice your opinion, because going five or six innings you're not going to win very many...
Pennsylvania, Tyler Neeld avoid elimination with shutout of New England
Pennsylvania bounced back from its opening round loss to score a 5-0 Little League World Series win over New England Saturday in South Williamsport. Tyler Neeld helped lead the kids from Council Rock Newtown to the win with a strong outing on the mound. He worked 5 1/3 innings , striking out eight, while allowing just two hits in the shutout in.
A-K Valley football teams work to find formula that brings consistent success
Deer Lakes football has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs four times in its history. Two of those trips have come in the past two seasons with the team hosting a playoff game for the first time last fall and scoring the program’s first postseason victory with a 30-point rout of visiting Southmoreland.
Arnold police chief suspended as part of ongoing investigation
ARNOLD, Pa. (KDKA) -- Arnold's police chief has been placed on administrative leave just six months after being named chief.Chief Josh Stanga was suspended on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation.Mayor Shannon Santucci confirmed the suspension to KDKA-TV on Sunday. Mayor Santucci added that the police station was not raided, but the attorney general's office and Pennsylvania State Police are part of the investigation.Arnold City Council will hold an executive meeting on Monday to determine if Chief Stanga will get paid leave.The mayor had no comment concerning what the investigation was about. She said they are cooperating with the investigation.Another officer within the department is currently in charge but has not officially been given the label of interim police chief.
Pennsylvania man convicted in 1996 murder-for-hire has died, officials announced
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man who was convicted of first-degree murder was found unresponsive in his SCI Huntingdon cell Friday. Trazis Durham, 44, was pronounced dead after he was rushed from SCI Huntingdon to Penn Highlands Friday, Aug. 16 at 1:37 p.m., superintendent John Rivello announced. Rivello added that Durham has been […]
Report: Pirates To Select Contract Of Former Yankee Outfielder
The Pittsburgh Pirates will select the contract of former New York Yankee outfielder Billy McKinney for Monday’s game in Texas. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was the first to break the story. Report: Pirates To Select Contract Of Former Yankee Outfielder McKinney. This will be the first major...
Seton LaSalle looking to maintain momentum after .500 campaign
Seton LaSalle made a dramatic improvement as a team in 2023. The Rebels upgraded from a 0-10 record in 2022 in coach Tim Storino’s first year as field boss to a 5-5 overall mark last season. The Rebels made significant improvements on both offense and defense, going from scoring...
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