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:
Less than a week after being drafted, Najee Harris is already giving back to Pittsburgh
“The 2021 Draft isn't even a week old, but Steelers first-rounder Najee Harris is already out and about and helping the Pittsburgh community.” Continue Reading
Search for current centerfielder over-it’s Bryan Reynolds
“While so much talk this year has been about trying to find a center fielder, Gregory Polanco in right and Bryan Reynolds in left.” Continue Reading
Brett Keisel is having a cow draft and naming calves after his former Steelers teammates
“Brett Keisel announced on Twitter Tuesday that he's raising a new batch of baby cows, aka calves.” Continue Reading
Jarry day-to-day but will be back for playoffs
“The Penguins have had to play through injuries to key players on defense and at forward all season long and now they will close out the regular season with a goalie who hasn’t played an NHL game this season.” Continue Reading
Steelers 32nd most valuable sports franchise in the world
“The Pittsburgh Steelers are the 32nd most valuable sports franchise in the world, according to Forbes.” Continue Reading
Local:
Allegheny County reminding local voters of approaching mail-in, absentee ballot deadline
“Allegheny County sent out a note Friday that is reminding local voters of the looming deadline for the May 18 primary election applications.” Continue Reading
Giant Eagle moves to all walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations
“Starting Monday, May 10, appointments will no longer be necessary to get a COVID-19 vaccination at a Giant Eagle Pharmacy location.” Continue Reading
Pittsburgh doctor hit with 242-count indictment for health care fraud, narcotics violations
“A Pittsburgh-area doctor has been indicted on charges of health care fraud and violating federal narcotics laws.” Continue Reading
Crack'd Egg continues fight against COVID restrictions
“The Crack'd Egg in Brentwood is not open to serve food anymore.” Continue Reading
Andy Warhol Museum tagged with graffiti
“Pittsburgh Police are trying to identify two graffiti taggers and they're asking for help from the public.” Continue Reading
Prantl's Bakery shut down by Allegheny County Health Department
“Prantl's Bakery in Squirrel Hill has been shut down by the Allegheny County Health Department.” Continue Reading
Broadway in Pittsburgh to return in October
“The curtain will rise at the Benedum Center again after an intermission that lasted over a year.” Continue Reading
Bogen encouraged by COVID case drop, but says it needs to be lower
“Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen said recent COVID-19 case counts have been encouraging.” Continue Reading
State:
Increase in gas prices expected this summer
“Demand for gasoline should be high this summer as people start to travel again.” Continue Reading
Gov. Wolf announces funding for 42 agricultural, food security projects
“The Wolf Administration announced Friday the approval of funding for 42 new statewide projects that would go toward helping agricultural and food-related issues.” Continue Reading
National:
Pfizer/BioNTech seek full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine
“Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday announced they began the process of seeking full FDA approval of their COVID-19 vaccine in the United States.” Continue Reading
Disney World rolls back a major pandemic safety protocol as vaccinations increase
“As more Americans are getting vaccinated and COVID-19 numbers are beginning to drop in many parts of the United States, some businesses, including Walt Disney World, are starting to roll back their pandemic protocols.” Continue Reading
Fauci: Vaccinating 70% of adults by July 4 is ‘ambitious' but 'attainable’
“Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been continually giving advice and educating the public on the COVID-19 pandemic.” Continue Reading
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump's suspension
“Facebook's quasi-independent Oversight Board has upheld the social media site’s decision to suspend former President Donald Trump’s account.” Continue Reading