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Questions remain about police chase that caused bus to crash into Pittsburgh home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's been three days since a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus crashed into a house in Homewood. As the investigation continues, there are many questions about the police chase that led to the crash.Beth Pittinger from the Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board is questioning why the police chase that started in Monroeville and led to the crash went on for so long."Generally, that reason would involve a violent felony or knowledge that the individual is intent on causing harm to someone else," Pittinger said. Seven years ago, the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office set a new model policy saying...
Penn Cambria school continue with upgrades as academic year looming
The summer months have waned away, meaning students are preparing to head back to the classroom. As they return, some may be greeted with roped-off areas and vehicles unusual to the average school parking lot. Penn Cambria School District faces the reality of construction continuing into the school year. Jon Draeger reports.
Bruce Springsteen delivers nostalgic, high-energy concert at PPG Paints Arena
Aug. 16—It might've seemed strange to the uninitiated to hear what sounded like booing from the crowd at Thursday night's Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concert at PPG Paints Arena. Of course, the audience wasn't voicing their displeasure — they were just chanting "Bruce!" After a long wait — and nearly a year after these shows were originally scheduled — The Boss clocked in for a ...
Disgraceful display of football from Kenny Pickett leaves Steelers fans satisfied
Despite underwhelming performances in his first two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, there were plenty of fans who questioned whether or not Omar Khan did the right thing by shipping the 2022 first-round quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. The decision is already being justified. Entering his third year...
Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel
A city employee has resigned and Jewish leaders have gone to court over a ballot referendum that would prohibit Pittsburgh from working with companies that do business with Israel. Both of Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators have condemned the referendum, which would appear on voters’ ballots in November. John Fetterman called it...
Pittsburgh Basketball Scheduling: Where All Three Teams Stand
PITT BASKETBALL SCHEDULE (SO FAR) Nov. 22 vs. LSU (at the Greenbrier (WV)) Nov. 24 vs. UCF or Wisconsin (at the Greenbrier (WV)) Dec. 4 at Mississippi State (ACC/SEC Challenge) Dec. 11 vs. Eastern Kentucky. Dec. TBA vs. Detroit Mercy?. The Texas State game was previously scheduled for Dec. 14.
Boston College 2024 Opponent Previews: Duquesne
That said, the Eagles have a stellar record against FCS opponents. Holy Cross almost got them last year, but BC has not lost to an FCS or DI-AA team since falling to UMass 27-0 in 1978. Given how much the Dukes lost to graduation and that they got trounced by superior teams (West Virginia, Coastal Carolina, Delaware, Youngstown State), it's hard to view them as a serious threat to Boston College. Nevertheless, they're on the schedule, so let's dive in.
Penguins Notebook: Expect Crosby Lockdown
The assumed watershed dates have come and gone, with nary a public peep from those inside the Pittsburgh Penguins’ contract discussions with all-time great Sidney Crosby. Crosby is entering the final year of his 12-year contract, which both sides designed to take him to the end of his career. Next summer, Crosby will be 38 years old, which is the time by which the vast majority of players have hung up the skates or are making plans to do so.
Inside the rift that could define the future of Pennsylvania politics
John Fetterman was angry. The Democratic senator from Pennsylvania was readying to speak at a disaster response press conference in Bucks County on July 16, 2023, just hours after flooding in Upper Makefield that ultimately killed seven people. Local officials spoke for a few minutes to offer an initial update for the assembled press. Then, Gov. Josh Shapiro provided information on what his administration was doing to respond to the emergency.
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents ADRIANA LECOUVREUR
Pittsburgh Festival Opera will present Adriana Lecouvreur on September 8 at the newly renovated Carnegie Music Hall. Inspired by the scandalous life of French actress Adrienne Leouvreur, this concert opera premieres with a full orchestra, renowned opera stars, and Pittsburgh Festival Opera Artistic Director and vocal legend Marianne Cornetti at the helm.
RMU Director of Basketball Operations Sweet beats Lung Cancer
PITTSBURGH — In March of 2023, Robert Morris University Director of Basketball Operations Matt Sweet was diagnosed with NUT Carcinoma, a rare form of lung cancer. Sweet faced this battle headstrong. With the power of his determination along with the support of his family and friends, he was declared cancer free later that year in September.
2-Time Pro Bowl QB Suggested as Potential 2025 Target for Steelers
Quarterback Geno Smith replaced Russell Wilson with the Seattle Seahawks. It’s possible the same thing could happen with the Pittsburgh Steelers. At least Steelers Now’s Derrick Bell implied that potential exists in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter). “Will history repeat itself?” Bell asked as a caption to...
Promising Steelers Wide Receiver Clears Waivers, Reverts to IR
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Tarik Black has cleared waivers and has reverted to the team’s injured reserve list, according to the NFL transactions page. Black suffered a hamstring injury during Steelers training camp practice on Sunday, and was waived with an injury designation on Tuesday. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound receiver...
Panthers looking for more efficiency in final third after draw with Georgia
On Thursday, the University of Pittsburgh women’s soccer team kicked off its 2024 season with a big-time opening matchup: Georgia. The Panthers, ranked at No. 7 coming into the season, took on the Bulldogs, ranked No. 14, and played to a scoreless draw. The Panthers finished the match with...
‘You’re Gonna Be Hurt After This Game’: Elandon Roberts Says Patriots Prepared For Steelers With Padded Practices
The Pittsburgh Steelers like to bring warriors into the fold with whom they’ve done battle, and Elandon Roberts certainly qualifies. Going into his second season in Pittsburgh, the former New England Patriots linebacker feels like he’s always worn the Black and Gold. Perhaps that’s partly because he knows what it takes to play them.
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