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Pirates: Verbal deal reached in players' union suit over image use by team, Sheetz
Aug. 15—A series of joint posts on social media by Sheetz and the Pittsburgh Pirates are at the center of a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday by MLB Players, which claims the posts are in violation of the rights of several players on the team. Pirates spokesman Brian Warecki said Thursday he expects the suit may be withdrawn. "We were surprised by this complaint as we had been engaged in active ...
3 Former Pirates Candidates to Replace Struggling Manager Derek Shelton
The Pittsburgh Pirates are enduring a significant downturn, having won only one game in August while currently on an eight-game losing streak. Manager Derek Shelton, in his fourth year, faces mounting criticism for his decisions, especially during a crucial homestand. The team's past improvements are at risk of unraveling, prompting speculation about potential management changes. If the Pirates decide to seek a new manager, several former players with experience and leadership qualities could be viable candidates.
Sen. Bob Casey and other congressional leaders call on Biden Administration to declare Marc Fogel as "wrongfully detained"
WASHINGTON (KDKA) - One Pennsylvania senator is gathering the support of fellow congressional leaders to encourage U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to do everything he can to bring home a local man from a Russian prison. Butler County native and teacher Marc Fogel is currently serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for possessing medical marijuana. He was not part of the United States' most recent prisoner swap with Russia. Senator Bob Casey was joined by Senators John Fetterman, Jon Tester (D-MT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and U.S. Representatives Madeline Dean (D-PA-4), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6), Susan Wild...
Five of Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ from 2020 are back on Trump’s 2024 slate
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here.Five Pennsylvania Republicans who joined an alternate slate of electors for Donald Trump in 2020 will again serve as presidential electors in this year’s contest.William “Bill” Bachenberg, Bernadette Comfort, Ash Khare, Patricia Poprik, and Andrew Reilly are included on a list of electors submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of State by the GOP. Those electors, along with 15 others, drew criticism after submitting their names as electors for Pennsylvania in December 2020 and casting votes for then-President Trump,...
Novel assessment report finds CNX natural gas development safe
The initial results of nine months of continuous air emissions monitoring at natural gas well sites and compressor stations in southwestern Pennsylvania indicate that CNX natural gas development poses no public health risk, according to the first Radical Transparency™ assessment report released Aug. 14 by CNX Resources Corp. “The initial results and ongoing monitoring from […] The post Novel assessment report finds CNX natural gas development safe appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Parts of the world are experiencing particularly severe outbreaks of dengue fever this year, and it’s causing a rising number of infections among United States travelers this summer.
Pa. woman shares insights on her 98-day hike across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It was part of a Somerset County woman’s quest to hike all 2,197 miles of the...
'A very funny movie:' Locals flock to theaters for premiere of Slap Shot
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — In this week’s anniversary segment, we take a look at when Hollywood came to town. We’ve shown you coverage of the filming of the movie Slap Shot when it happened in Johnstown, now, we look at the buzz when the film was released.
Sprankles Oktoberfest Moves to Lernerville
After disagreements with local government officials, the Oktoberfest hosted by the Sprankle family is making a move. After Saxonburg was looking at ordinances that would make Oktoberfest a challenge and problems with another township at their woodlands location, the Sprankles partnered with Lernerville Speedway for what Doug Sprankle believes could be the biggest Oktoberfest in the east coast.
2 charged with robbing N.J. motel customers at gunpoint
Two men from Pennsylvania were arrested Tuesday and charged with the gunpoint robbery of people staying at a Sussex County motel earlier this month, authorities said. Three men wearing masks entered a room at Cobmin Ridge Motel on Route 206 in Branchville about 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 10, according to New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan.
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: PennLive’s new sports editor, Austin Hertzog, and more Mid-Penn chatter
On this week’s edition of the Pa. High School Football Report podcast, newly hired PennLive sports editor Austin Hertzog joins the crew. Hertzog, a Lancaster County native and University of Pittsburgh grad, discusses his new gig, dealing with the high demands of co-host Dan Sostek, a fellow Pitt alum, and PennLive’s coverage plans for the terrific fall sports season and beyond.
The Fight Over Giving Out Needles to Drug Users in Pa., Explained in 9 Numbers
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a conflicting part of Pennsylvania's opioid windfall. The multibillion dollar settlements that attorneys general reached with drug companies say expanding syringe services should be a priority for the money. But those programs are widely considered illegal in most of Pennsylvania under our drug paraphernalia law. Supporters say these programs help connect people with treatment and make communities safer by reducing the presence of discarded needles. Some lawmakers in Harrisburg...
History buffs from all over storm beaches of Conneaut, OH for D-Day re-enactment
Hundreds of war re-enactors stormed the beaches of Conneaut, Ohio Friday as if it were the beaches of Normandy. Each year, people strive to bring history to life and show off the events of D-day which some say is one of the greatest amphibious landings ever attempted. People can witness...
$7.1M investment made in Pennsylvania for EV stations to include a Pizza Hut along the Turnpike
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Another round of investments is being made by the Shapiro administration to bring more EV stations to businesses including a Pizza Hut right off the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The $7.1 million comes is part of Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. The Shapiro administration said it represents their […]
Police warn against drunk driving ahead of Labor Day Weekend
The Delaware Port Authority is urging drivers to celebrate Labor Day Weekend safely by thinking before they get behind the wheel. “Keeping the roads clear of impaired drivers must continue to be a priority for law enforcement officers throughout this country,” Delaware River Port Authority Police Department’s Lt. Sean Longfellow said. “There is no excuse […]
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