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Drier but still humid for Sunday
PITTSBURGH — A few pop-up showers and storms will be possible through the evening. We dry out overnight with sunshine returning through the day Sunday. A cold front arrives late Sunday that may mean a brief shower after sunset, otherwise sunshine, lower humidity, and comfortable temperatures are ushered in starting Monday and last through a good portion of next week.
Concert Guide September 2024: Green Day, Nicki Minaj, Willie, Dylan, Pitbull, Jeff Lynne, and Meghan Trainor
September starts out with a musical bang with Green Day and The Smashing Pumpkins leading the bill at PNC Park (might as well use PNC for something productive). Don’t sit down as three days in Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper play the Pavilion at Star Lake. Continuing September’s strong opening, Nicki Minaj is in concert at PPG Paints Arena. Next up Meghan Trainor is bringing the bass to The Pete. OK, we can finally sit down and chill out a little as James Taylor brings his pleasing soft rock songs to Star Lake. Jeff Lynne returns to PPG Paints Arena for the second time on his farewell tour with his ELO. Willie Nelson brings his Outlaw Music Festival back with partners in crime, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. Pitbull and T-Pain are having a party at Star Lake. The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival features national and local talents preforming including Average White Band, Maysa, Shemekia Copeland, Howie Alexander, and Sean Jones.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey announces re-election campaign
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is running for re-election. He announced his decision on Friday.On his re-election website, Gainey touts that his administration has "secured the city's first-ever affordable housing bond, inject[ed] millions of dollars to address the city's housing affordability crisis; launched a historic re-investment in the City's infrastructure; reopened the police academy, negotiated a police contract; and led a transformation in core service responsiveness that is filling more potholes, plowing streets faster, and issuing more building permits."Gainey says there is still work to do to make Pittsburgh as safe and welcoming as possible.A recent poll showed a hypothetical primary matchup between Mayor Gainey and County Controller Corey O'Connor, with Gainey and O'Connor each polling 37% of Democrats with 25% undecided.
Broncos legend fries Steelers QB Russell Wilson: ‘He’s delusional’
Russell Wilson officially earned the Pittsburgh Steelers as their starting quarterback on Wednesday. The former Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks quarterback has put together a prolific career, but struggled in Denver. After signing a massive deal following a trade from the Seahawks, Wilson was released by the Broncos after just two seasons there.
Dukes Down Morgan State in Tournament Finale
Baltimore, Md. – The Duquesne University volleyball team concluded the Towson-Morgan State Invitational on Saturday afternoon, capturing a 3-1 victory over co-host Morgan State inside Hill Field House. With the victory, the Dukes improve to 2-1 on the season. POINT OF EMPHASIS. It was a hot start for Duquesne...
Exploring Luc Robitaille’s Trade to Penguins and its Impact
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Luc Robitaille, a future Hall of Famer, from the Los Angeles Kings on July 29, 1994, but his impact was minimal. Acquired in exchange for a second-round draft pick and Rick Tocchet, Robitaille scored 23 goals in a shortened season. His tenure ended when he was traded to the New York Rangers the following year, where he found greater success. Meanwhile, the deal also involved notable players like Ulf Samuelsson, Sergei Zubov, and Petr Nedved, each leaving a mark on their subsequent teams. The trade remains significant in reflecting the competitive landscape of the mid-90s NHL, despite not leading to another Penguins' Stanley Cup victory.
Kenny Pickett’s Steelers departure even ruined his latest Pitt homecoming
The University of Pittsburgh began their 2024 college football campaign by trouncing the Kent State Golden Flashes, 55-24, in front of their home crowd. Among the spectators at Acrisure Stadium (AKA Heinz Field) to witness the thrashing was Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett. Before joining the Eagles, Pickett spent two...
Pittsburgh Police Rush To Save A Tiny Kitten Stuck Between Storm Drains Inside A Pipe
The number of stray cats increases daily, and sadly, their futures often look bleak. However, the biggest issue is that they encounter numerous challenges on the streets, including getting stuck in the most unusual places. Luckily, this kitten’s desperate cries were heard just in time. Recently, Pittsburgh Police in...
NCAA Football: Kent State at Pittsburgh
Aug 31, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Desmond Reid (0) runs after a catch against Kent State Golden Flashes safety Alex Branch (1) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
A-K Valley high school football notebook: Group effort helps Fox Chapel end losing skid
Fox Chapel’s seniors were freshmen the last time they experienced a victory on the football field. It was the 2021 WPIAL Class 5A playoffs when the Foxes upset Upper St. Clair in the first round. A 20-9 setback in Week Zero extended the losing streak to 22 games. But...
Flashes Battle but Pitt Prevails in Opener
PITTSBURGH-The Golden Flashes dropped the opener of the 2024 season in a 55-24 setback at Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. Luke Floriea led the offense with six grabs for 104 yards and a touchdown. Floriea's touchdown answered two opening scores by the Panthers, grabbing a 36-yard strike up the middle on fourth down, getting the Flashes on the board and making it a 14-7 game.
Potential Steelers wide receiver upgrade now looks even less enticing
Now that the dust has settled regarding the seemingly endless Brandon Aiyuk saga with the most unexciting conclusion, what comes next for the Pittsburgh Steelers?. The Steelers have been heavily linked to Aiyuk virtually all offseason, only to see him re-sign with the San Francisco 49ers. Pittsburgh was banking on adding a star wide receiver, though that's no longer in the cards.
Actor/singer Charles Esten on growing up in Pittsburgh, new album, making connections
Aug. 31—Charles Esten came oh so close to having a perfect weekend in his hometown. Esten, who starred in ABC's "Nashville" and Netflix's "Outer Banks," is also a musician, with a show on Sept. 7 at City Winery Pittsburgh. And his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers open the season on Sept. 8 — in Atlanta, unfortunately. "I know, it broke my heart," Esten said in a call last week from Nashville. "I ...
Watch Live: Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Indy Eleven FC live stream
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's a soccer night for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds!The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are on the road facing the Indy Eleven and are looking to keep their unbeaten streak alive!The Riverhounds are coming off of a 3-0 win at Birmingham and haven't lost a match since early July.The team ended a long winless streak on July 6 with a 5-0 win over the Oakland Roots and dating back to July 13, they've rattled off four wins and four draws.The team has slowly worked its way up the standings a bit over the past few weeks and overall this season, the...
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