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Life After Littlefield: Huntington stands pat at deadline

Life After Littlefield: Huntington stands pat at deadline

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
August 2, 2013

The non-waiver trade deadline came and went Wednesday without the Pirates front office making a much talked about trade to try and bolster this team down the stretch.  Some people preached about team chemistry at the deadline, while others made their case for an improvement...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates Trade Deadline Preview

Life After Littlefield: Pirates’ Trade Deadline Preview

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
July 30, 2013

With tomorrow’s 4:00 PM trade deadline fast approaching, General Manager Neal Huntington will be on his phone more than a 16-year-old teenage girl over the next 24 hours.  And rightfully so, as him and the rest of the front office will be busy deciding what to do, or not do,...

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum located in Washington County is celebrating 50 years.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Enjoy Your Ride of a Bygone Era

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
July 24, 2013

Located outside the city of Pittsburgh in Washington County is a museum that has preserved a unique experience for 50 years.  The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum states a visit is “More than a ride…it’s an Experience!” After a recent trip to the museum, the saying is...

Life After Littlefield: Down goes Grilli

Life After Littlefield: Down goes Grilli

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
July 23, 2013

In last night’s 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals, we saw two very telling things concerning this Pirates team. One being Andrew McCutchen is really turning it on of late, going 10 for his last 24 Abs with 5 homeruns.  And there is something wrong with Jason Grilli. With...

Life After Littlefield: Pirates first half recap and second half preview

Life After Littlefield: Pirates’ first half recap and second half preview

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
July 21, 2013

A lot has happened this summer in regards to Pirates’ baseball and unfortunately a busy summer has kept me from blogging about it.  However, I’ll do my best to bring you up to speed on the magic that has happened in Pittsburgh over the past several months. Some of the...

Celebrating 75 years is the Conneaut Lake Park Blue Streak. The ride is considered a Roller Coaster Classic and Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Coaster Landmark Turns 75

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
July 16, 2013

Although not located in Pittsburgh, a historic structure outside of the area is celebrating an important birthday.  Celebrating 75 years this summer is the Conneaut Lake Park Blue Streak.  The roller coaster opened at near by Conneaut Lake Park in the summer of 1938.  Designed...

Its Never Too Early To Start: First Mock Draft of 2014!

It’s Never Too Early To Start: First Mock Draft of 2014!

Dan Kitchen, NFL Staff Writer
June 6, 2013

It is never too early to start talking about the next year’s NFL Draft! A mere eleven months away from the big event, teams are already drooling over many prospects who are better than the entirety of last year’s class! My hiatus from writing is over (a wonderful class trip...

The Thunderbolt opened at Kennywood Park in 1968.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Kennywood, a Pittsburgh tradition

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 25, 2013

Local amusement park Kennywood has been a Pittsburgh tradition since 1898.  Originally started as a destination point for streetcar riders on the weekends, Kennywood was started by the Monongahela Street Railway Company.  Andrew Mellon, the majority owner of the company, was...

Life After Littlefield: I know its a little late, but here is a Cards series recap

Life After Littlefield: I know it’s a little late, but here is a Cards’ series recap

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
April 20, 2013

It has been a couple days since the Pirates’ series against the Cardinals’ ended, but I think that with everything that has gone on in Boston over the past few days, this will help everyone get back up to speed on where the Pirates are at the moment. Monday’s game was...

Logo Courtesy of EQT Corporation

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Changes to be made at EQT

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
April 17, 2013

Changes to EQT Corporation business operations will go into effect later this year.  EQT Corporation and People’s Natural Gas announced on December 20, 2012, an agreement had been reached for People’s Natural Gas to purchase EQT subsidiary Equitable Gas Company.  Equitable...