The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, returns to the Cultural District, May 31-June 9, with featured music concerts and nationally/internationally-touring artists. “Hip hop, jazz, Americana, rock, pop, classical, and more, from GRAMMY® Award-winning…
Read MoreOpinion, From Where I Sit: Celebrating and Amplifying Black History All Year
Black History Month, celebrated in February, is a time dedicated to honoring the contributions and heritage of African Americans throughout history. The month-long celebration has a rich history, focusing on the struggles and triumphs of…
Nippon Steel to Acquire U.S. Steel; United Steelworkers Union Slams Action, Vows to Fight Sale
TOKYO & PITTSBURGH–Dec. 18–Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) (TSE: 5401), Japan’s largest steelmaker and one of the world’s leading steel manufacturers, and United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”), a leading steel producer with…
Air Quality Violations Continue to Plague U.S. Steel in Mon Valley
Pittsburgh, PA–Feb. 26[–The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has fined U.S. Steel nearly $2 million for 362 air quality “pushing” violations that occurred at its Clairton Coke Works facility between March 16, 2022, and Dec….
Kansas City Chiefs Win Back-To-Back Super Bowls in 25 – 22 Overtime Finish, Usher Put on a Show, All in Vegas Style
The Super Bowl is one of the most viewed sporting events for a reason. This multi-faceted event brings entertainment value to millions of people through its commercials, halftime show and the “big game.” Add in…
Opinion: Bendapudi Calls for Action in Long-Term Resolutions for Higher Education
Editor’s note: The following op-ed by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi first appeared in PennLive on Sunday, Feb. 4. Last October, I called on the General Assembly, governor and universities to collaborate on a performance-based funding model for higher education…
Steelers Fall Short 31-17 in Wild Card Matchup Against the Bills
It has been a wild ride for the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. This team had many ups and downs throughout the regular season, yet somehow, they still found a way into to playoffs as the AFC’s…
Megan Nagel appointed chancellor of Penn State Greater Allegheny Nagel will begin permanent role in January after serving as interim since June 2022
Editor’s Note: This story appeared in the December 21, 2023 edition of the Penn State News. MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Megan Nagel has been named chancellor and chief academic officer of Penn State Greater Allegheny,…
Fourth Quarter Spark Helps Steelers Emerge Victorious, Still Hopeful for Playoff Berth
Editor’s Note Story Update: After this story was originally published late Saturday following the Steelers 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Tennessee Titans upset the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-20, Sunday afternoon, so it guaranteed a…
Steelers End Road Skid Against Seattle After 30 – 23 Victory, Increase Odds for Playoffs
A pair of 8 – 7 teams entered Lumen Field on New Year’s Eve in search of a must-needed win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Pittsburgh Steelers traveled to the west coast to…