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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...
Daily News & Links: Bill Cowher Reflects on Myron Cope; J.J. Watt Visits Steelers Facility
Steelers Daily News & Links: Your daily stop for all of the news and links from the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL and around the Sports Now Group. 🏈 Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and Hall of Famer Bill Cowher reflected on the late Myron Cope during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. McAfee paid tribute to the legendary Steelers broadcaster on Friday, as he thinks a lot of team’s have incredibly boring preseason broadcast crews.
Recovering From a Stroke Is Hard and Isolating Work. Stroke Camps Give Survivors and Caretakers a Break
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Life after a stroke can strain the people who experience them and their caretakers. Survivors of strokes, which occur when blood is blocked to part of the brain, can lose their mobility and balance, have trouble swallowing and struggle to complete daily tasks like cooking or grooming. Recovery is hard work, and often isolating. This is why earlier this summer, 21 stroke survivors and caregivers went on a...
2024 WPIAL Preview: 1A Tri-County South
The 2024 WPIAL football season is nearly upon us! Over the next few weeks we will be previewing all 17 conferences in preparation for kickoff on August 23. We are also thrilled to announce that the WPIAL Blitz Show will be back on the YouTube airwaves this season. Subscribe to the Sports Stream Premium channel and watch our live broadcasts on Monday nights or on replay any time.
'My heart breaks:' Diner owners frustrated after having to close during busiest week of the year
PITTSBURGH — The door of Pamela's Diner in Oakland remained locked Monday morning, leaving the owners and employees frustrated and hungry customers sad. This week, when students return to Pitt and other nearby universities, is typically the busiest week of the year, according to Pamela's owner Tim Blosat. But for the last two days, the diner has been closed because the building has been dealing with no power.
McKeesport Area School District kicks off new school year
MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Monday was the first day back to school for students in the McKeesport Area School District. With school back in session, that means more cars on the road which could mean longer commutes. For students taking the bus, the district uses an app in partnership with Krise Transportation. By downloading the Bus Status 4 app, it will give you the most up-to-date information on the status of your child's bus.
Update from Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department
Congratulations to our newest junior member Eben Ulrich. Eben has been coming around the department to get to know the members and start to learn the ropes of being an Oakmont Fire Department member. Welcome to the family!. For full social media post, click here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=841538918122329&set=a.579418954334328&type=3.
Remembering A Local Astronaut And Turning River Trash Into Art This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, NASA astronaut Jon McBride – the only West Virginian to pilot a shuttle mission – died earlier this month (Aug. 7) at age 80. Curtis Tate spoke with Jennifer Levasseur, curator of space history at the National Air and Space Museum, about his legacy.
Justin Fields dragged the entire Steelers offense after another touchdown-less game
The Pittsburgh Steelers paid homage to Matt Canada in Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields combined for 139 passing yards and zero touchdowns, which we can only interpret as a tip of the cap to their predecessor. Kenny Pickett would be proud. There's plenty...
Bill Maher says Trump assassination attempt was his ‘favorite day of 2024’
Bill Maher has said that the day of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump was “one of his favorite days of 2024.”. The comedian has denounced the shooting several times in the weeks since a 20-year-old would-be assassin opened fire during a Trump rally in Butler, rural Pennsylvania, on July 13, nearly killing the former president, whose ear was grazed by a bullet.
Time’s up: Brandon Aiyuk nuked any potential Steelers trade in hilarious fashion
The Brandon Aiyuk saga has dragged on for far longer than anybody expected, especially Aiyuk himself. The situation is still incredibly unstable and there really may not be anybody in football that knows exactly what's going on. One moment, Aiyuk is a 49er and he's at practice. His teammates are...
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