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WNBA All-Star Weekend heads to Indy for the first time ever
Tamika Catchings speaks while being enshrined into the 2020 class of the Basketball Hall of Fame, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Six months ago, Indianapolis hosted the NBA All-Star Weekend, bringing hundreds of thousands of people from dozens of countries to experience fun amongst a frigid downtown tundra. This time, for the first time, Circle City will host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend under a warm July sun.
FULL HOUSE FOR “CLEMENTE” DOCUMENTARY AT INDIANA THEATER
A local filmmaker showed off his latest work at the Indiana Theater last night. (Director David Altrogge, Cinematographer Michael Hartnett, Producer Mary Sabol and Editor Jon Lefkovitz flashing a “21” in tribute to Roberto Clemente at a screening at the Indiana Theater. Photo by Josh Widdowson) The auditorium...
Pens Morning Brew: McGroarty drama, Crosby to the Capitals, and wait, what?
Good morning, Penguins fans, and welcome to your August 24th, 2024 edition of Pens Morning Brew. It's definitely August, but it's not like Pittsburgh Penguins fans don't have plenty to talk about, unlike most teams in the NHL. There's the Rutger McGroarty trade and drama, Cody Glass's potential, Sidney Crosby's...
Manor College Names Stephanie Parker as Director of Dental Hygiene
Stephanie Parker is the new Program Director of Dental Hygiene at Manor College, succeeding Virginia Saunders, who retired on Aug. 2. Stephanie Parker, MHA has been named the Program Director of Dental Hygiene at Manor College. Parker has served as an Instructor in the Dental Hygiene program since 2019 after a career working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in private practice.
Big Knob Grange Fair brings demo derby, truck & tractor pulls, a rodeo, live music, food
NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. ― The 82nd installment of the Big Knob Grange Fair returns Aug. 27-31. That means entertainment, amusement rides and food galore. "I'm personally excited we're bringing back the rodeo, since it's been a long time since we've done one," Big Knob Grange Fair chairman Dave Stang said. "We're also having...
Viral TikTok video shot inside Pittsburgh hospital bringing awareness to domestic violence resources
A TikTok video shot inside a Pittsburgh hospital is going viral and bringing awareness to the domestic violence community. The video, uploaded a week ago, has been viewed more than 8 million times. It shows flyers for the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh which are placed in bathroom stalls. The flyers have rip-off tabs at the bottom and were almost all gone. The CEO for the Center, Nicole Molinaro, tells Channel 11 they are replaced every two weeks because of how much need there is for their resources. “We are thrilled that in this sort of way the word has gotten out that more resources are needed for domestic violence but that there is hope and help available.” Molinaro sat down with Channel 11′s Cara Sapida to talk about how this unexpected TikTok video helps spread awareness to such an important cause that isn’t always discussed.
Pittsburgh Steelers star cornerback dealing with injury
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is dealing with a nagging injury. Porter missed two practices this week with an undisclosed injury, and head coach Mike Tomlin did not address his status in his press conference on Thursday. With the Steelers playing everyone healthy on Saturday against...
Superintendent of McKeesport Area School District resigns
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) — The McKeesport Area School District is starting the 2024 school year with big changes to its administration. On Thursday, the district announced Superintendent Tia Wanzo resigned. The move has left many asking why and what happens next. "Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective Aug. 14, 2024 until Nov. 13, 2024," a statement from Wanzo said on Thursday. "At which time, Dr. Wanzo will resign as superintendent of the Mckeesport schools."At one point during the meeting, Wanzo's father spoke up, wanting those in attendance to know his daughter is not a criminal. "Any idea...
Uniontown Lake squeezes past McKeesport
Uniontown Lake finally found a way to top McKeesport 36-35 in a Pennsylvania high school football matchup on Aug. 23. Both teams were shutout in the first and second quarters. McKeesport moved ahead by earning a 21-7 advantage over Uniontown Lake at the end of the third quarter. The Blue...
Conemaugh Township dominates West Shamokin to open Heritage Conference play
DAVIDSVILLE — Cameron Dunn returned the opening kickoff 90 yards, and Conemaugh Township never looked back giving head coach Brandon Studer his first win as a head coach in a 42-0 drubbing of West Shamokin on Friday. “We have been on the other side, and we used that as motivation in the offseason,”...
New-look Berlin Brothersvalley offense finds footing in victory over Claysburg-Kimmel
BERLIN — Berlin Brothersvalley was in a dog fight for a half of football against Claysburg-Kimmel on Friday night at the Snyder of Berlin Sports Complex. The Mountaineers called on senior Cooper Huston, who helped open up a six-point lead at the break as Berlin rolled to a 42-14 triumph. ...
Ongoing feud among Abington Township neighbors over alleged antisemitic behavior and anti-hate lawn signs reaches new verdict in PA Supreme Court
Drs. Simon and Toby Galapo of Abington Township are appellants in a legal battle that has made its way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Record reported today. On Tuesday, August 20, four state Supreme Court justices reversed a trial court injunction issued by the Montgomery County Court of...
2 sloths at National Aviary celebrate birthdays with big party
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two of the sloths at the National Aviary celebrated their birthdays surrounded by lots of yummy food and hundreds of guests on Thursday.It was quite the affair, with over 300 people coming to the aviary to celebrate 7-year-old Vivien and 24-year-old Wookiee, who have back-to-back birthdays on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. Guests gathered in the tropical rainforest habitat, watching Wookiee eat a cake filled with his favorite treats like corn, green beans, hibiscus flowers, biscuits and leafy greens, all topped with a sweet potato icing. Guests signed a giant card, which was finished off with the flourish...
Dynamic duo: Sophomore Armand Hill, freshman Zahir Ismaeli shine late to help West Mifflin edge Elizabeth Forward, 17-16
The West Mifflin Titans notched a giant win Friday in one of the most hotly contested games on the opening night of the high school football season. A pair of promising young players nicknamed Mondo and Zaza caught fire late to get them there. Sophomore running back Armand “Mondo” Hill...
Family-owned local cafe to open fourth location in Cranberry area
A popular, family-owned Pittsburgh café will open a fourth location this November in Cranberry. Mediterra Café is shooting for a mid-November opening in North Point Circle. That is in Seven Fields.
PUP Friday Night Rewind (Week 0): Seton LaSalle gets back to basics with win against North Catholic; McKeesport stunned in double overtime
News, notes, scores, photos and videos from Week 0 of the high school football season. Tim Storino knew what the stakes would be — even nearly a year ago. And that’s exactly why the Seton LaSalle coach connected with his counterpart at North Catholic, Chris Rizzo, to get Friday night’s Week 0 game against the perennial WPIAL championship contender on the books.
Monessen schools adopt 'fan ejection policy' for disruptive behavior during events
MONESSEN, Pa. — The Monessen City School District has adopted a new policy that cracks down on disruptive fans. Under the new “fan ejection policy,” disruptive spectators will be given three strikes before they will be banned from district games and events for life. The district’s director...
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