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Blessed Trinity Academy garden benefits Hampton-based food pantry
Fresh vegetables are lining the shelves of a local St. Vincent De Paul food pantry, thanks to the hard work of students at Blessed Trinity Academy. A nearly $900 grant from the Sister Mary Paul Hickey Research Grant Program through Carlow University in Pittsburgh was awarded for the project in the fall, said grant procurer Meredith Kandravy, the school’s director of admissions and marketing.
Picklesburgh adds extra day, new events
Jul. 18—Leave it to Pittsburgh to continue to make an even bigger big dill out of pickles. For its annual pickle-inspired event — Picklesburgh — produced by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and presented by Kraft Heinz, there is a new competition and an extra day for the event voted the No. 1 food festival in America by USA Today for three consecutive years. Picklesburgh, which began in ...
Best Virginia starts its dash for $1 million in TBT 2024 this weekend in Pittsburgh
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While The Basketball Tournament may still feel like a novel concept, Best Virginia is already turning the page to a new era of its West Virginia University alumni basketball team. Chase Harler transitions from player to head coach for Best Virginia in TBT 2024, and former low-post bruiser Kevin Jones will join […]
WATCH: Pitt’s Transfer Duo Breaks Down Pitt Culture
On Thursday, Pitt basketball’s transfers — Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn — met with the Pittsburgh media for the first time. The pair talked about their respective recruitments to Pitt, the pitch that Jeff Capel and his staff gave them, and much more. Dunn spoke about his time at Houston, the improvements he has made since playing at Temple, his relationship with Capel, and more. Corhen spoke about the transition between Florida State and Pitt, while also referencing his experience playing alongside Pitt’s guards and forwards so far this summer.
Couple looking for help, answers after unprompted dog attack
A Pittsburgh area couple is looking for answers their dog was attacked Wednesday afternoon on the South Side Flats Julianna Fearon tells KDKA Radio her sheltie Austin was attacked by a dog off-leash near Armstrong Park.
Missing Person Report: Albany Greeley
Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Albany Greeley, a 15-year-old female who has been missing since July 6, 2024. Albany was last seen in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Albany Greeley is registered under NCIC# M188020234. Anyone with information regarding Albany Greeley’s whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.
Strange radar signatures detected over Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – If you looked at the Youngstown radar Thursday morning, you might have noticed something strange. There appeared to be areas of rain impacting multiple communities in the Valley, but the sun was shining. The video below shows one such radar signature over the New Castle,...
Cool & dry heading into the weekend for Pittsburgh region
PITTSBURGH — The weather is in cruise control heading into the weekend. Clouds will be mixed with a bit of sun and cooler temperatures for the Pittsburgh region as less humid air sweeps in. As skies clear Thursday night, it will be the first time temperatures dip into the...
Cambria County students to learn about healthcare careers through Conemaugh Memorial
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Bishop McCort Catholic High School are teaming up to help students with their future careers before they leave high school. On Thursday, the medical center and the high school unveiled the ‘H.E.A.L program’, which is geared towards giving students opportunities to learn about healthcare careers and […]
New house boat launched into Horseshoe Pond
A houseboat that had been demolished has been launched back into Horseshoe Pond. The owner of Houseboat #3 decided to have their property demolished after conditions were determined to be poor. A new house was built at the Marine Terminal then transported and anchored by Lake Shore Towing Services. The...
Secret Service had ‘limited resources’ for Trump rally due to NATO summit: Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers told the House Judiciary Committee that Secret Service resources were stretched thin last week ahead of a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump occurred, because the agency was also protecting the NATO summit, the committee said in a letter to the FBI on Thursday. Committee Chairman Jim […]
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
ESPN has just published their ranking of the top 100 athletes in professional sports, and fans of the Oilers and Penguins were furious, and outright disgusted. People at ESPN don't seem to be huge hockey fans, as out of the 100 athletes on the list, only three NHL players were included. The three hockey players on the list were Sidney Crosby in 22nd place, Alex Ovechkin at 54, and, wait for it, Connor McDavid all the way down the list in third last, at 98.
T.J. Watt & Steelers Teammate Look Massive in Pre-Training Camp Photo
Football is in the air with training camp just around the corner and what better way to hype Pittsburgh Steelers fans than an Instagram photo of an absolutely jacked T.J. Watt?. The answer — an absolutely jacked Instagram photo of Watt and second-year prospect Nick Herbig with the caption: “⏰⏰⏰.”...
Steelers May Have To Make Tough Decision On Key Playmaker
Heading into training camp in 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a few questions to answer. There will be competition for starting spots, but the front office also has some work remaining. Several players are in line for contract extensions. One of them is running back Jaylen Warren, who is entering the final season of his […] The post Steelers May Have To Make Tough Decision On Key Playmaker appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
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