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Stephen Pearcy celebrates 40th anniversary of Ratt's 'Out of the Cellar' album at Jergel's
Jul. 19—Stephen Pearcy, the former lead singer of Ratt, is touring to mark the 40th anniversary of the glam metal band's landmark album, "Out of the Cellar." With hits like "Round and Round," "Back for More" and "Wanted Man," the band's debut studio album went triple platinum and later launched the band into arena tours. (A few months after the album release, Ratt played Pittsburgh's Stanley ...
Cranberry Township secures $36 million loan for Brush Creek facility
Cranberry Township can move forward with its $36 million Brush Creek Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade project because of a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, or PENNVEST. According to township manager Dan Santoro, the project will aim to improve the “solids side” of the plant, where...
Zelienople to investigate tree cutting by developers
Planned tree cutting in Zelienople sparked concern among property owners Thursday, July 18, with some people claiming that developers for the Glade Run development project violated an ordinance. Jim Hulings, of Harmony, said the number of cut trees was likely “in the hundreds.”. “Tomorrow it’ll be a desert,” he...
Kids power through pedal pull at Sewickley Township fair
Kids ages 3-11 competed in the pedal tractor pull Thursday at the Sewickley Township Community Fair. Sitting astride toy tractors with pedals placed appropriately for their ages, they used foot power to pull a weighted sled as far as they could down a 30-foot track. Each year, owner Mike Baker...
Former Peppi's in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood to be demolished
PITTSBURGH — It was a popular spot to grab a hoagie in Pittsburgh. Now, the former Peppi's Old Tyme Sandwich Shop on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze will come down. The real estate company responsible for the building confirms that it was purchased about a month ago. Pittsburgh's Action...
Nanaimo’s Playoff Hopes Dwindle In Loss To Langley
Nanaimo’s playoff hopes are on the line as the Timbermen dropped an 11-7 decision to the Langley Thunder on Wednesday night. The Timbermen sit in a tie with Burnaby for last place in the WLA with a record of 4-8-1. Their remaining games in the season are two against Burnaby (4-7-1), two against Maple Ridge (6-8) and one against the first-place Victoria Shamrocks (13-0).
Pitt All 105: Walk-On QB Jake Frantl Does More than Some Might Expect
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Jake Frantl, a redshirt junior quarterback from Hartford Union in Erin, Wisc. 2023 season: Frantl did not see the field during the 2023 season. Stats: Frantl has not recorded...
Transparency, housing, negotiation: Chatham Students United deliver demands to President Phillips
On July 18, six students marched into the office of Chatham University President Rhonda Phillips to deliver her a list of demands. Dr. Phillips was not present, but graduate student Lindsey Disler, Owen Duthoy ‘26, Florence Lang ‘26, E Kelley ‘25 and Halsey Hyer ‘24 took turns reading the list of demands to her chief of staff Patsy Kraeger. This group, joined by Memuna Bayoh ‘24, is part of Chatham Students United (CSU). It was formed in early July by students living at Orchard Hall after the sudden announcement of the closure of the only housing option available at Eden Hall.
Road rage or self-defense? Jury weighs claims in killing of off-duty Oakdale cop
Kevin McSwiggen told a jury Thursday that he never intended to shoot the man he claimed cut him off in traffic two years ago. Instead, he testified, he followed Charles “Chuckie” Stipetich to his Blawnox home to talk to him about his driving to help keep others on the road safe.
Picklesburgh festival in Pittsburgh draws thousands with unique pickle-flavored treats
PITTSBURGH — The Heinz pickle balloon is soaring in Pittsburgh, and that means it's time forthe annual Picklesburgh festival downtown. "It tastes like a mix," said 7-year-old Luke Swanson, who didn't expect the sweet and briny mixture of pickle lemonade. The young visitor from Chicago says he liked it.
11 Investigates: Boyfriend of mayor’s executive assistant accused in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Chief Investigator Rick Earle received a tip early Thursday morning that a vehicle belonging to the mayor’s executive assistant was used in a shooting downtown earlier this week.
Pittsburgh Public Works employees under investigation for alleged mooning incident
Two Pittsburgh Public Works employees are facing a disciplinary investigation and disorderly conduct citations after a woman says she was mooned by them Thursday morning in McKinley Park the city’s Beltzhoover neighborhood.
Wright State’s Andrew Patrick, Jake Shirk drafted by Pirates
FORT WORTH, Texas – Wright State had two Raiders selected in Major League Baseball’s 2024 Draft on Tuesday afternoon. Junior outfielder Andrew Patrick became the first Raider picked in the 2024 MLB Draft, being selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 504th pick in the 17th round. Similarly, senior right-handed pitcher Jake Shirk was the next Raider drafted, chosen by […]
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.
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
Despite immense health challenges, Pittsburgh man keeps on moving - "I don't believe in giving up."
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - For some, when you get knocked down over and over again, it's hard to pick yourself back up - especially when it's because of your health. A man from Shaler, who was knocked down more times than he can count, kept getting back up, even though some believed he never would.Ronald Davis's laughter is infectious, and his positive attitude will leave you feeling positive. "I just...I don't believe in giving up," said Ronald Davis. When he was 19 and about to enter the Army, doctors found Ron had non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. "I was flabbergasted, I was scared," he recalled. He went through...
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