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:
Highly touted 2021 QB prospect compared to Steelers' Mason Rudolph
"In an interview with The PM Team Friday, former NFL player Ross Tucker stated that Steelers' quarterback Mason Rudolph has been a popular comparison for Florida quarterback prospect Kyle Trask." Continue Reading
Alex Highsmith recognized as top-tier defensive rookie
"Third-round selection Alex Highsmith was recently honored as one of the top defensive rookies from the 2020 season." Continue Reading
BUC NOTES-Taillon/Polanco star as Pirates beat Yankees 3-2
"Jameson Taillon struck out four and didn't allow a run in his first two innings ever facing the Pirates as a member of the New York Yankees. Bucs would win the 7-inning game, 3-2." Continue Reading
Duquesne 'got what they deserved' in season-ending loss
"Coming off an impressive first Atlantic 10 tournament win in six years, Duquesne stunk to start the first half Friday against top seed St. Bonaventure and lost 75-59." Continue Reading
Rutherford' tried as hard as I could' to get Fleury back in Pittsburgh
"Former Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford confirms that he worked hard to bring Marc-Andre Fleury back to Pittsburgh." Continue Reading
Pirates, PNC agree to extend naming rights to park for another 10 years
"PNC Park will remain just that for at least the next 10 years." Continue Reading
Local:
Allderdice girls basketball team has two positive COVID tests; season in doubt
"Pittsburgh Public Schools announced Friday that the City League Girls Basketball season is suspended after players and coaches on five separate teams either tested positive for COVID-19 or came in close contact." Continue Reading
Pitt to hold mix of in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies for class of 2021
"The University of Pittsburgh will hold in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies for the undergraduate class of 2021." Continue Reading
Pittsburgh has new tool to battle unsafe opioid use
"The City of Pittsburgh announced a new tool aimed at more effectively addressing unsafe opioid use." Continue Reading
Beaver County installs cameras at major traffic intersections
"In the hopes of deterring crime, traffic cameras were installed at major intersections throughout Beaver County." Continue Reading
Giant Eagle extends COVID vaccine clinic at Heinz Field
"Giant Eagle has extended its Heinz Field COVID-19 vaccination clinic." Continue Reading
Diocese of Pittsburgh agrees that Catholics should avoid use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
"The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh agrees with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops over concerns with the way the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is produced." Continue Reading
Fitzgerald says Allegheny County COVID vaccination is increasing
"Vaccine distribution is starting to really ramp up in Allegheny County." Continue Reading
State:
Gas prices in Western PA are on the rise
"Gas prices in the Pittsburgh area are near $3 dollars a gallon right now." Continue Reading
Gov. Wolf hints at additional easing of COVID restrictions in PA
"There could be additional easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Pennsylvania." Continue Reading
Wolf administration announces funds available to aid childhood access to local, healthy foods
"On Thursday, Gov. Tom Wolf and his administration announced the availability of $500,000 to improve the access between children and healthy foods." Continue Reading
PA Lawmakers voice frustrations on Gov. Wolf shutdown mandates, unemployment delays
"Pennsylvania lawmakers voiced frustrations on Tuesday to the Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) over the state's handling of the pandemic, including Gov. Wolf's shutdowns, unemployment frustrations, and Wolf's proposed tax increases." Continue Reading
National:
$1.9 trillion COVID relief bill approved, including $1,400 direct payments
"On Saturday, the Senate approved President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill." Continue Reading
Nearly 300,000 pounds of canned corned beef recalled ahead of St. Patrick's Day
"With a majority of St. Patrick's Day celebrations canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many people were looking forward to indulging in some traditional Irish fare." Continue Reading
Texas governor ends face mask mandate, allows businesses to fully reopen
"Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he's ready to lift the restrictions on businesses that have been in place to limit the spread of COVID-19." Continue Reading
Biden says US will be able to vaccinate all Americans by end of May, moving up timeline two months
"President Joe Biden said Tuesday the U.S. will have enough doses to safely vaccinate every American for COVID-19 by the end of May, two months earlier than he predicted just weeks ago." Continue Reading
Fauci warns of a potential COVID-19 spike in the next few weeks
"As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues and cases and hospitalizations are on the decline, Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning that the U.S. may need to prepare for another 'spike.'" Continue Reading
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