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You've been 'Thunderstruck': High school senior's band performance goes viral

PITTSBURGH — A high school senior gained viral fame after a video of her playing "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC on mallet percussion in her marching band last year was reposted on social media last week, amassing millions of views. "He sent me the link, and it had, like, already 6...

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d
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Cathedral Prep-Oil City playoff game moved over security concerns

The District 10 football playoff game between Cathedral Prep and Oil City has been moved from Veterans Stadium to Fairview High School on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The two are set to meet in the Class 4A semifinals. On Friday morning, the Iroquois School District administration sent out a letter stating that Iroquois High School had “implemented heightened security measures” after online threats were made toward students by a juvenile who is not enrolled in the district. More: The Second Season begins as District 10 announces football playoffs The Iroquois football team is scheduled to play Girard at Veterans Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. When news about the threat was released, District 10 used “an abundance of caution” and moved the Prep-Oil City game out of Veterans Stadium because of concerns related to the threat. District 10 posted on X, formerly Twitter, "Out of an abundance of caution, District 10, in consultation with PIAA, Oil City and Cathedral Prep High Schools, has made the decision to move tonight’s 4A semifinal football game between those two schools to Fairview High School. Kickoff will remain at 7 p.m. and tickets already purchased for the contest will still

Oil City, PA · 3d

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Officials break ground on next phase of Hershey West End project

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Milton Hershey School just broke ground on the next phase of the Hershey West End development project. According to the Milton Hershey School, earlier today, officials broke ground on Phase J of the Hershey West End development project. This phase includes plans for a community featuring 138 for-sale units. This […]

Hershey, PA · 3d

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FROM ROOKIE TO RECRUIT: Union Cheerleader Kadin Drake Commits to Thiel College

RIMERSBURG, Pa. (EYT) — Kadin Drake began his cheerleading career last school year, but it has taken little time for the Union High School senior to earn an opportunity to continue his athletic career at the college level. He recently verbally committed to continue his academic and athletic career...

Greenville, PA · 1d
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Pennsylvania playoff rematch headlines Friday’s Game of the Week

Grove City meets Sharon for the opportunity to play for the District championship next week.

Grove City, PA · 21h

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From Arizona to Pennsylvania: Kouvelas finds home

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College is located in the small town of New Wilmington, where many students come from nearby communities, often just minutes or a couple of hours away. However, some students travel much farther to call Westminster home. One of those students is freshman Vasilis Kouvelas, who made the journey from Anthem, Arizona, to Pennsylvania.

New Wilmington, PA · 1d

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Mercer County titans collide in District Semifinal showdown

Greenville and Sharpsville will meet on Saturday with the opportunity to move onto the District championship.

Sharpsville, PA · 5h

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Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for 2026 playoffs Week 1

Trib HSSN football team of the week – Armstrong River Hawks. Coach – Frank Fabian (15th season, three at Kittanning and 12 at Armstrong) Record – Finished in fourth place in Class 5A Northeast Conference, 6-5 overall. #Earned – This is the 12th season of Armstrong football...

Kittanning, PA · 1d

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Oakland Catholic defeats Greensburg Salem for WPIAL Class 4A volleyball title

Oakland Catholic won its first WPIAL title in program history as the Eagles defeated Greensburg Salem in straight sets (25-14, 25-23, 25-20) in the WPIAL Class 4A finals at Peters Township. “I’m so proud,” coach Jenna Potts said. “They had such a great game, just energy wise, supporting each other....

Greensburg, PA · 3d

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Westmoreland Friday Night Lights - Week Eleven

Belle Vernon Area 35 Shady Side Academy 8 - WATCH LIVE. Despite trailing after the first quarter, homestanding Belle Vernon Area scored five unanswered touchdowns in a 35-8 triumph against Shady Side Academy in the Class 3A first round. Chace Petrosky registered 89 yards and three scores on 13 carries, and also notched an interception on defense for the No. 4 Leopards (10-1). Jace Gedekoh and David Bergstedt added rushing scores. Maddox Harvey scored the only TD for the No. 13 Bulldogs (5-6), while QB Javon Johnston hit on 8-of-18 passes for 125 yards, with two interceptions. BVA advances to the quarterfinals and will face conference rival and fifth-seeded Elizabeth Forward.

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

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North Side parents weigh school culture, student transitions under Pittsburgh Public Schools plan

North Side parents raised concerns about school culture, leadership, student transitions, curriculum and facilities during a public session about Pittsburgh Public Schools’ proposed school closures and realignment. City school administrators held their third regional update meeting Thursday at Allegheny Traditional Academy, to hear feedback and provide details on its...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Opinion | One grade shouldn’t be everything

I hope everyone enjoyed Halloween, because as soon as the clock struck midnight on Nov. 1, finals season began. I have countless presentations and readings to finish, and an exam worth most of my grade is approaching quickly. Even though I’ve attended class and completed every assignment, one test could still ruin everything.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Pittsburgh area schools respond to SNAP cuts by opening more food pantries

Every week, Danielle Gill spends hours in the resource room and food pantry at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8. She packs emergency food boxes, washes students’ clothes and stocks shelves with donations. Gill, the community school site manager at Arlington, said she wants students to come to school feeling confident and...

Pittsburgh, PA · 8h

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Penn State faces $124M budget hole, steadying enrollment challenges

Overall enrollment at Penn State University fell by 3,000 from a year ago, despite the University Park main campus having its highest-ever headcount this fall and higher numbers at some branch campuses. The decline contributed, in part, to a $124 million budget deficit that Penn State plans to address, university...

Penn, PA · 1d

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Sharpsville outlasts Seneca in playoff thriller

Sharpsville improves to to 7-4 overall and advances to take on Greenville in the District 10 1A Semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Sharpsville, PA · 2d

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Panthers Fall To Ligonier Valley In Class 2A Opening Round

Riverside fell to Ligonier Valley 35-21 Friday night in the opening round of the Class-2A WPIAL Playoffs. Levi Foust and Gregory Sleasman each rushed for over 100 yards as part of a 335 yard ground attack by 7-seeded and host Rams. Riverside opened with a 14-play, 56-yard capped with a...

Ligonier, PA · 3d

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New director at helm of Shaler Area High School’s fall play, ‘Almost, Maine’

After 16 years, Shaler Area High School has a new play director. Anne Loudon has passed the director’s torch to Japanese teacher Steve Balsomico. Loudon made the difficult decision to step down from the role mainly because she wanted more free time. “The play wasn’t just a couple-month commitment....

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Get out your walking shoes: Scooters are banned on campus

Pitt-Greensburg, along with other Pitt campuses, has banned e-scooters, as well as all recreational vehicles with lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries. “The e-scooter ban basically supports safety,” Dr. Leigh Hoffman, Pitt-Greensburg’s dean of Student Life and Success, says. “And it aligns with Pennsylvania law.”. Pennsylvania state law prohibits...

Greensburg, PA · 1d

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Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors Hold Regular Meeting

The Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors held its regular meeting on Nov 9 at 7 p.m. This meeting followed a Nov 4 Public Hearing to discuss a three-building configuration option as a means to reduce the district’s debt and stress on the fund balance in the days to come as well as into the future.

Ellwood City, PA · 13h