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John Fetterman's own communications director criticizes his support for Israel to reporter
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., unequivocally backing Israel even as its assault on Gaza wreaks carnage on the civilian population, has seen the departure of several top staffers from his office over the past several months. Now, a current staffer has gone on the record to criticize her boss over his hardline pro-Israel stance to Free Press senior editor Peter Savodnick, who reprinted some of her words in a profile of Fetterman.
Salmonella Confirmed! NJ and PA Produce Affected By Recent Recall
Be careful the next time you go to the grocery store in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. There’s a major recall right now on a major product that I’m sure is sitting in your refrigerator right now. For a while now this simple produce product has been affecting hundreds...
Five of Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ from 2020 are back on Trump’s 2024 slate
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. 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...
Southmoreland’s Tim Bukowski to coach opener with late father in mind
Third-year football coach Tim Bukowski will lead the Scotties in their season opener Friday night with a heavy heart after the death of his father. Ron Bukowski, 81, died Monday morning in hospice at his home in Fayette County after an extended bout with cancer. Nicknamed “Arch,” the late Bukowski...
Pittsburgh Playwright’s ‘Radio Golf’ Sparkles
There’s much to absorb in August Wilson’s Radio Golf, produced by Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company. The play is August Wilson’s last in his famous “Pittsburgh Cycle” covering ten decades of hope, success, struggle and disappointment in our city’s historic, multi-ethnic neighborhood, the Hill. It won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play in 2007. And for good reason. Like grasping a wet kitchen sponge, it holds much more weight than one might expect.
Pitt Adds Pitcher Mikayla Jankovic
PITTSBURGH – Pitt rounded out its 2025 roster with the addition of right-handed pitcher Mikayla Jankovic. The rising sophomore posted a 8-2 record with a 3.66 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 13 starts last season with Salt Lake Community College. Jankovic is the seventh Bruin from the 2024 roster...
Study emphasizes importance of proper mobility devices
PITTSBURGH – Clinical investigators from the University of Pittsburgh and the Medical University of South Carolina recently published a study that shows different types of mobility devices and certain characteristics of people with limited mobility are associated with reported falls. The study, published in the journal Disability & Rehabilitation:...
Pitt Football Training Camp Updates – Aug. 20, 2024
PITTSBURGH—Pitt took to the practice field Tuesday morning as the fourth week of training camp began. Sights and sounds from head coach Pat Narduzzi's pre-practice media availability, as well as press conferences with select players, can be found below:. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi. WR #20 Raphael "Poppi" Williams Jr.
Updating the Pittsburgh High School Basketball Recruiting Board
We’ve got a couple of updates for the Pittsburgh High School Basketball Recruiting Board on Pittsburgh Sports Now. On Monday, a WPIAL prospect, who plays football and basketball, earned his first basketball offer, coming from a Division Two program. That player was Tori Grooms, a 6-foot guard out of Uniontown Area High School. Grooms added an offer from West Virginia Wesleyan.
Pittsburgh to Embrace Dry Spell with Cool Temperatures Before Weekend Warm-Up
The streak of damp weather in Pittsburgh is set to clear, giving way to a stretch of dry and cool conditions throughout the week, with a warming trend in sight by the weekend. This break in precipitation comes as scattered drizzles taper off and clouds hang overhead into Tuesday, keeping temperatures below the seasonal average, according to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA.
Each year, scores of accepted students drop out before college starts. What’s behind the college ‘melt?’
Would-be college students often turn to full-time employment or other prospects before the semester starts. Financial pressures, family needs and logistical challenges can all steer away aspiring scholars. The post Each year, scores of accepted students drop out before college starts. What’s behind the college ‘melt?’ appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Dunkin' spikes its PSL, Giant Eagle lets go of GetGo, and more Pittsburgh food news
Multiple locations. breweryrunningseries.com/locations/pennsylvania. The PA Brewery Running Series is taking Pittsburghers on a different kind of beer run. The event series invites beer lovers to get outside and run for beer, tackling “5k-ish run/walk courses” that start and end at local breweries. Upcoming fun runs will take place Saturdays through the late summer and fall, including on Sat., Aug. 24 at Fermata Brewing Company in Ambridge, Sept. 7 at Strange Roots in Millvale, and Oct. 12 at Inner Groove Brewing in Verona. All participants receive a local craft beer at the finish line, a choice of collectible pint glass or other swag, and access to post-run live entertainment, food, and festivities. A portion of each race’s proceeds support local nonprofits including 412 Food Rescue and Special Olympics Pennsylvania Three Rivers Region. Visit the Pennsylvania Brewery Running Series website for tickets and event details.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks
Aug. 20—TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top cornerbacks for the 2024 season. 1. Xxavier Thomas Central Catholic Senior, 5-10, 160 Thomas has shown a knack for big plays. He took the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in the WPIAL championship game last fall. A few weeks earlier, he took another kickoff 92 yards ...
The Stroller, Aug. 20, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Harmar concert series to host Shot O’ Soul. The...
A taste of fall in the air
PITTSBURGH — Rain showers are out, and fall-like air is in for the next few days. We will enjoy pleasant afternoons with highs in the low-to-mid 70s, refreshing nights with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s. Glorious sunshine is also on the menu. Temperatures will gradually tick up through...
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