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With improved passing game, Raidon Kuroda hopes to be a dominant force for Yough
The football hung in the air for about three seconds. It was thrown without too much arc and wasn’t a bullet pass. It was on a perfect line. Off of play action, the receiver broke away from his defender at the 50-yard line, caught the ball in stride and coasted for an 80-yard touchdown.
Brightspeed launches high-speed internet for 50,000 Pennsylvania residents
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Nearly 50,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses will soon have access to high-speed fiber internet. Brightspeed says they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today, with attendees including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, State Senator Greg Rothman, State Representative Perry Stambaugh, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), and other local dignitaries. The officials unveiled […]
Educators Rising works to reverse teacher shortage in Pennsylvania
PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (CBS) — School is about to start for millions of students in the Keystone State, which has a growing teacher shortage crisis, but a new statewide program is working to build a pipeline into the education system."So, in the future, I hope to be a college professor," said 16-year-old Christine Analraj.The senior at Phoenixville Area High School is already teaching STEM lessons to younger students. She said she is also preparing for a professional career in a class called Educators Rising."So through Ed Rising, I've been able to kind of expand my network — both through meeting other educators...
Charleroi hopes to benefit from experience in Ty Aeschbacher’s 2nd season at helm
After fighting hard but failing to win a game last season, the Charleroi football program will enter Year 2 of head coach Ty Aeschbacher at the helm with more experience and continuity that they’re hoping will translate to success. The Cougars finished 0-9 in the Century Conference, and their...
Despite heavy graduation loss, standard remains same for California
Coach Ed Woods is entering his seventh year at California, and the relationship has been fruitful for both sides with plenty of success in the regular season and playoffs. Before trying to continue their climb in the Class A ranks, the Trojans have to replace 10 seniors from a squad that made it the quarterfinal round last fall.
Changes coming to Greensburg diocese's Catholic schools
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- For Greensburg Central Catholic Principal Theresa Szmed, having students comfortable in the classroom, especially in the warmer months at the start and end of the school year, is a game changer."Originally, this building was built in 1959," said Szmed. "The whole building could not be air-conditioned, but our three main areas, the cafeteria, our main gym, and our auxiliary gym, have the new air conditioning that is installed there. We also purchased individual air conditioners for each one of the classrooms."The air conditioning improvements cost just over $1 million, and the project was financed through different...
Washington Post: Main Line Jewish Voters Relieved as Josh Shapiro Remains Focused on State Leadership
Some local Jewish voters are glad Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was turned down as the Democratic choice for vice president so he can stay on as governor, writes Nicole Markus for The Washington Post. Shapiro is Jewish and grew up in Montgomery County, attending synagogue here. Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala...
Greensburg MusicFest returns with special performances by Band Together Pittsburgh
Several guest stars from Band Together Pittsburgh will take over the mic, and drums, during an autism-friendly performance Saturday at Greensburg Music Fest. Performers who are on the autism spectrum will provide three opening acts for The Nied’s Hotel Band at St. Clair Park. Members of the band plan to take a break during certain songs to allow four vocalists and drummer to take over, said Lisa Hnath, who does event planning and fundraising for Band Together Pittsburgh.
MLT Presents New Play at Duquesne U.
Entry in Pittsburgh New Works Festival debuts tonight. Nancy Caronia as Rivka Blumenthal and Alex Naglich as Michael Primmer rehearse ways they might be able to resolve a tricky situation in “They-Said, They-Said.” (Submitted photo courtesy McKeesport Little Theater) If you go... McKeesport Little Theater’s Production of “They-Said,...
What’s in a name when rivals Norwin, Penn-Trafford collide?
Even though it’s a rivalry, the Penn-Trafford/Norwin series has no name. Does it need one?. Pitt and West Virginia have the “Backyard Brawl.” Monessen and Charleroi and Monaca and Rochester had the “Battle of the Bridge.’ Derry and Ligonier Valley have the “Riot on the Ridge.”
Duquesne Men’s Soccer Poised To Turn High Bar Into A-10 Championship
When Duquesne Men’s Soccer Coach Chase Brooks spoke to graduate student forward Ali Nasser, he did so from a point of having established what he felt was a highly competitive level, which could use a further boost. Nasser felt it was not just on him to go above and...
AHN doctors developing new ways for mothers to give birth safely
MONROEVILLE, Pa. — Doctors at Allegheny Health Network Forbes Hospital are launching a new program aimed at helping mothers during labor and delivery. "I think this is one of the more exciting things that I've seen in obstetrics in the last 40 years," said Dr. Benjamin Peticca. He is the medical director for AHN Forbes' maternity unit in Monroeville.
Penn Hills School District says new bus decision is a 'done deal'
PENN HILLS, Pa. — The Penn Hills School District gave parents a chance to voice their concernsregarding a new bus decision, even though the superintendent announced the decision would not be overturned. Parents were not happy when they heard that news. The Penn Hills School District announced to parents...
Lauren Gunderson’s ‘Little Women’ Adaptation To Premiere at 4 Regional Theaters, Including People’s Light
People's Light is among four regional theaters that have commissioned playwright Lauren Gunderson to adapt the classic novel "Little Women." In a unique creative partnership, four regional theaters have jointly commissioned playwright Lauren Gunderson to adapt the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This new theatrical work will...
In-State Pitt CB Commit Ruled Ineligible for Senior Season
Harrisburg star quarterback/cornerback Shawn Lee Jr. is officially unable to play his senior season. Lee — a 5-foot-10, 170-pound three-star athlete from Harrisburg, Pa. — was denied eligibility for the 2024 season in his PIAA appeal hearing, according to a report by Dan Sostek of Penn Live. The 5-0 decision comes after a PIAA District 3 ruling last month, which Lee then appealed.
WTAE Editorial: Back to school season
WTAE President & General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III speaks on behalf of the editorial board regarding back to school season. The season doesn't just mean backpacks and school work, but also buses back on the roads impacting our daily commutes. Now is the time to review school bus laws...
84 Lumber opens new location in Pennsylvania
LAWRENCE, Penn. — 84 Lumber has opened its newest door shop in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, housed in a 41,250-square-foot facility. The space is equipped with a door line and stair machine, dedicated to hanging interior doors, as well as building installation-ready stairs for the market’s regional and national homebuilders. By manufacturing these products in-house, 84 Lumber will be able to offer more opportunities for flexibility, customization and seamless integration of door packages for customer’s projects.
Big 56 dominates top specialists list on Trib HSSN
A lot of Big 56 representation on the Trib HSSN top five specialist list as four players were selected along with an honorable mention. North Allegheny’s Peter Notaro, Pine-Richland’s Grant Argiro, Fox Chapel’s Harran Zureikat and Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne are all on the top five list while Upper St. Clair’s Jacobo Echeverria is listed as an honorable mention. Complete list below:
At Village Games+, students are building games and forging paths to careers in STEAM
Walter Lewis could see how creativity and curiosity blossomed when kids were introduced to game design at Homewood Children’s Village (HCV). But the nonprofit’s president also knew that the approach HCV had taken in the past — offering a six-week course in digital game creation using modular programming tools like Scratch — was only the beginning.
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