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Defensive lineman Dean Lowry has signed a two-year contract this offseason, marking his ninth season in the NFL. Lowry previously spent seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers (2016-2022) and last season with the Minnesota Vikings. He was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft as the 137th overall pick.

Jim Leyland reflects on managerial career ahead of Hall of Fame induction

Jim Leyland will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown, New York, alongside Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer. The former manager, who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to three consecutive National League East titles from 1990-92, was selected for enshrinement by the Contemporary Era Committee in December.

Baseball Hall of Fame inducts Helton, Beltré, Leyland & Mauer

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomed four new members today: Todd Helton, Adrian Beltré, Jim Leyland, and Joe Mauer. Each inductee brought unique experiences and emotions to the podium at the Clark Sports Center.

Luis Ortiz shines as Pirates extend win streak with victory over Phillies

PITTSBURGH – Luis Ortiz displayed palpable energy as he walked back to the home dugout, celebrating a key out during a sold-out game at PNC Park. His performance translated into one of the best starts of his Major League career, delivering seven scoreless innings and allowing only three hits against one of the league's top offenses. This effort contributed significantly to the Pirates' 4-1 victory over the Phillies on Saturday night, extending their win streak to six games and marking their 50th win of the season.

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Pittsburgh Review area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Pittsburgh Review coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Allegheny County home sales in week ending July 13

There were 97 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending July 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

Bucs draft picks reflect potential future stars for Pittsburgh

Pirates first-round selection Konnor Griffin grew up over 1,800 miles away from Levi Sterling, the player the Bucs took with their Competitive Balance Round A pick at the end of the first round. Griffin grew up in Jackson, Miss., while Sterling attended Notre Dame High School, just north of Los Angeles. Logistically speaking, they shouldn’t know each other.

Gonzales' walk-off secures crucial win for surging Pirates

Nick Gonzales went to bat looking for a strike and something hard. The Pirates’ second baseman knew José Alvarado could ramp it up into triple digits, but there was also that cutter that can tail away from right-handers, which matched where he wanted to do damage.

From Keystone Today

Tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus for in-state students among the highest in Pennsylvania in 2023

By Keystone Today | 4 months ago

College costs for in-state students at the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, in Pittsburgh, were $21,524 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Health Analyst: ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ could lead to ‘tremendous loss’ of jobs, higher drug costs for Pittsburgh seniors

By Pittsburgh Review | Jul 19, 2024

Sally Pipes, president of the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), said the price controls put on drugs, specifically the small molecule drugs, under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could lead to seniors being unable to afford or access medications they need, as well as lead to the loss of industry jobs across the state.

Penguins sign Harrison Brunicke to three-year entry-level contract

By Pittsburgh Review | Jul 18, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Harrison Brunicke to a three-year, entry-level contract, as announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas.

Allegheny County effective property tax rate in Q2 was lower than the national average

Property owners in Allegheny County paid 0.2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Pittsburgh Review.

Allegheny County home prices fall in June 2024 compared to June 2023

In June, the median sale price of a home in Allegheny County fell by $100 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 20.7%.

Allegheny County home prices rose in first half of 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Allegheny County rose by $8,850, while total sales decreased by 4.4%.

Allegheny County home prices rose in Q2