PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) — Take a look back at some of the week’s biggest headlines, coming in locally, statewide, nationally, and from the sports realm.
Sports:
Fillipponi: Dwayne Haskins is the future of the Steelers’ QB position
“Andrew Fillipponi is all-in on Dwayne Haskins.” Continue Reading
Pirates snap 10-game skid, hold on to beat Indians 11-10
“Gregory Polanco hit a two-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates nearly squandered a 10-run lead in the late innings before hanging on to beat the Cleveland Indians 11-10, snapping a 10-game losing streak.” Continue Reading
Sidney Crosby picked as "Most Complete Player" in the NHL
“In the 2020-21 edition of the NHLPA’s yearly player poll, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby came out on top of a few categories.” Continue Reading
Colony: What I Learned At (Mini) Camp
“As usual, Mike Tomlin pronounced himself happy with the work his players have put in this offseason, culminating with Thursday’s three-day mini-camp.” Continue Reading
Report: Steelers hosted Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner for free agent visit
“The Steelers may be soon be giving Ben Roethlisberger some more protection.” Continue Reading
Local:
South Fayette woman dies in freak hiking accident in Upper St. Clair
“A South Fayette woman died Friday morning after she was hit with a falling tree branch in Upper St. Clair Thursday evening, the Township announced Friday.” Continue Reading
Port Authority's Smithfield-Sixth stop to close down temporarily
“Port Authority announced Friday that one of its busiest stops will be shutting down temporarily for five days at the end of June.” Continue Reading
Juneteenth history explained by expert at Heinz History Center
“The Emancipation Proclamation declared the freedom for all enslaved people in the states in 1863.” Continue Reading
New plaque honors fallen Pittsburgh firefighters
“A new plaque hangs in the Pittsburgh Fire Academy Training Center honoring 150 years of Pittsburgh firefighters who died on the job.” Continue Reading
State:
PA’s May unemployment rate drops to 6.9%
“The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) revealed May’s commonwealth unemployment numbers Friday.” Continue Reading
PPS delays Summer BOOST program over staffing shortage
“Pittsburgh Public Schools postponed the start of their Summer BOOST program one week, citing a staffing shortage.” Continue Reading
Pennsylvania ranks first in unemployment rates for dads
“Financial website WalletHub analyzed the number of working moms and dads nationwide.” Continue Reading
Gov. Wolf supports keeping cocktails-to-go in Pennsylvania
“Governor Tom Wolf supports the continuation of cocktails-to-go in Pennsylvania.” Continue Reading
National:
Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work ahead
“Black Americans rejoiced after President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, but some said that, while they appreciated the recognition at a time of racial reckoning in America, more is needed to change policies that disadvantage too many of their brethren.” Continue Reading
Apple, Google invest millions in historically Black colleges
“Silicon Valley staples Apple and Google announced tens of millions of dollars in grant money the companies will award to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).” Continue Reading
US expected to fall short of vaccinating 70% of adults by July 4th
“At the beginning of May, President Joe Biden targeted two important milestones for the United States’ birthday this year – fully vaccinating 160 million adult Americans and having administered at least the first dose to 70% of the adult population.” Continue Reading
Juneteenth becomes a national holiday
“President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, honoring the attested end of slavery in the United States.” Continue Reading
Some Beanie Babies finally selling for big bucks
“If you still have a collection of those Beanie Babies and you've been waiting for them to be worth something, that day could be here.” Continue Reading
FBI's 2020 elder fraud report shows nearly $6 million in losses in western PA, West Virginia
“FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center annual report on elder fraud in 2020 is out and it shows people over the age of 60 in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia lost millions of dollars.” Continue Reading