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Pitt Makes History in 129-51 Win Over Delaware State

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pitt women's basketball team made history Tuesday night, setting multiple program records in a dominant 129-51 victory over Delaware State at the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers' 129 points marked the most ever scored by a Pitt basketball team, while their 39-point third quarter and 18 three-pointers established additional program records.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Man Charged After Setting Himself on Fire at Gas Station

After setting himself on fire at a Cranberry Township gas station this weekend a Sewickley man is facing charges. The incident happened on Saturday just after 7 a.m. at a gas station on Route 19. According to charging documents, 27-year-old Harris Booker set himself and his vehicle on fire near...

Cranberry Twp, PA · 1d

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Nature-themed streetscape project aims to draw people to Sharpsburg’s business corridor

Flower boxes, public art and other nature-themed upgrades will beautify Sharpsburg’s commercial district in hopes of driving economic development and making the corridor more vibrant and welcoming. The project, Discover the Nature of Sharpsburg, will stretch from the corner of Sixth and Main streets to Guyasuta Way. Manager Christine...

Sharpsburg, PA · 1d

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Will nor'easter bring snow to Pittsburgh this week? Temperatures, forecast

A developing nor'easter is likely to bring rain and colder temperatures to Pittsburgh later by the weekend, with the potential for snow. The storm will hit Pittsburgh overnight on Nov. 11, with its impacts expected to last through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Office in Pittsburgh. That means colder temperatures, rain and the possibility of snow . Here's what you can expect. Will it snow in Pittsburgh this week? There's a chance a low pressure system in the Ohio Valley will bring snow, but the likelihood of snow accumulating in Pittsburgh is slim, according to NWS . The system will begin to move through the region on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with rain likely the following day. By Friday, Nov. 13, there's a chance that places with higher elevation, like West Virginia's ridges, could see accumulating snow, with some areas expected to see more than three inches, depending on the system's exact track and how quickly it moves through the region. In Pittsburgh, accumulating snowfall is unlikely, according to NWS. Still, the area has a chance to see its first snowflakes on the night of Nov. 13 into the daytime of Nov. 14, even if the snow doesn't

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Florida State vs Pitt Prediction: The Better Running Game Will Win

One three-game losing streak was enough for Florida State to sack head coach Mike Norvell, former Seminole quarterback and longtime Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stockstill took over in the interim and … Florida State 31, Boston College 24. That’s not like beating Miami – which Florida State almost did...

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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Pitt fails to make net revenue for first time in at least 16 years

Pitt’s finances are looking worse than in years past, in line with a national trend in higher education. Pitt did not make net revenue for the first time since at least 2009 after facing cuts to grant funding and increased compensatory costs. Pitt essentially broke even in fiscal year 2026, according to an annual financial audit released on Oct. 19. In response to its financial situation, the University is “reallocating” departmental budgets and offering a voluntary early retirement program for non-unionized staff.

Pittsburgh, PA · 19h

USA TODAY

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Steel City TODAY is live on socials, Mt. Lebanon Tragedy, and snow

Happy Wednesday, Pittsburgh!! We're mixing it up a little this week because we have something new to share - Steel City Today, our Pittsburgh social brand, just launched and we want to make sure you know where to find it on Instagram , TikTok and Facebook . Be on the look out for a preview unveiling everything you need to know about our platforms! Beyond that, it's a week that covers a lot of emotional ground. There's a difficult but important story out of Mount Lebanon that parents especially need to see, a Steelers season checkup that asks the questions every Black and Gold fan has been thinking, and a nor'easter that's tracking toward Pittsburgh this weekend that you'll want to know about before you make plans. A lot going on. Let's get into it. Steel City TODAY is live — follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook We've got something new for you. Steel City Today — USA Today's Pittsburgh-focused social brand — is officially live this week on Instagram , TikTok and Facebook, bringing you a new way to follow Pittsburgh news, stories and moments every single day. Think of it as the Pittsburgh coverage you already love

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Preview: MBB vs. Rider and Pittsburgh

Villanova men’s basketball team will return to the Finneran Pavilion on Saturday, Nov. 14, to welcome Rider for a 7 p.m. matchup (ESPN+) as the Wildcats look to build momentum early in the season. Led by head coach Kevin Willard, Villanova opened the season with a 74-72 loss to...

Villanova, PA · 1d

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City expands deer cull program into Spring Hill/Garden Greenway

SPRING HILL — Since 2023, bow hunters have helped to reduce the deer population in Riverview Park under the City of Pittsburgh’s Deer Management Program. Now the city has added a second location on the Northside for the program. The Spring Hill/Garden Greenway is now hosting hunters during...

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h

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It’s back! Beloved ‘Star Wars’ Pepsi vending machine returns to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s beloved “Star Wars” Pepsi vending machine has returned. This comes nearly three months after the machine disappeared and was replaced with a replica.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Pittsburgh punk legend Richard Lloyd of Television dies at 75

Richard Lloyd, the punk legend, guitarist and co-founder of the band Television died this past Saturday at age 75. When Lloyd stopped by WYEP before his City Winery performance two years ago on October 21, 2024, it was a return to his roots. Born in Pittsburgh, he spent his early...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Everyone’s family at Gino Bros. Pizza Bar in Sharpsburg

Ferdi Baylassin was 21 when he left his native Eskisehir, Turkey, with a dream of forging a new life in the United States. Twenty-six years later, Baylassin owns and operates three Gino Bros. Pizza Bar locations in Harmar, Sharpsburg and West View. The flagship eatery in Sharpsburg is set to...

Sharpsburg, PA · 2d

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Parents concerned students’ school is making them sick amid construction; district tests air quality

A spokesperson for the district said all health concerns are taken seriously and that communication with parents will continue on the topic.

Carnegie, PA · 1d

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Expect no-nonsense football when Penn-Trafford, Thomas Jefferson collide for 1st time

Fans who enjoy old-fashioned, power football should head to Harrison City on Friday. That’s where two teams that love to run the ball and play physical defense will square off in what could be a classic WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal. No. 2 Penn-Trafford (10-0) and No. 7 Thomas Jefferson...

Harrison City, PA · 10h

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Washington State leads nearly wire-to-wire but falls to Duquesne: 3 takeaways

Last on the Washington State Cougars’ checklist of new-cast progress apparently is nabbing a first men’s basketball victory. They did everything but beat Duques

Pullman, WA · 22h

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Pittsburgh’s 2027 budget deemed ugly but honest

Pittsburgh City Council Budget Director Kiersten Walmsley on Tuesday told officials the proposed 2027 budget paints an accurate portrait of the city’s finances — even if that picture isn’t pretty. “This budget might not be the best looking, but it is honest,” Walmsley told council members during...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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NWS Issues Warning Ahead Of First 'Widespread' Snow Of Season

Thanksgiving isn't even here yet, but a winter storm is on the horizon.

Cleveland, OH · 1d

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Timely Letter Discovered in Pittsburgh as Local Mikvah Opens

Students at Beis Medrash Chabad Pittsburgh were going through boxes of papers for their rosh yeshivah, Rabbi Ephraim Lerner, when they discovered two letters from the Rebbe. The papers belonged to Rabbi Lerner’s great-grandfather, Rabbi Zvi Schusterman. One of the letters concerned the opening of a community mikvah. The...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Strike called at the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad

Engineers and conductors at the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE), members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), are on strike today. Picket lines have been set up at key locations beginning at noon, November 11. W&LE, one of the largest regional railroads in the nation, operates trains on 840 miles of track from Hagerstown Maryland, across West Virginia and Pennsylvania, servicing Pittsburgh and cities in Northeast Ohio, terminating in Toledo.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9h