Pittsburgh Penguins Open Registration For 'Willie O'Ree Academy,' Designed To Provide Opportunities For Black Youth Hockey Players
The Pittsburgh Penguins are creating an academy designed to provide opportunities to Black youth hockey players.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are creating an academy designed to provide opportunities to Black youth hockey players.
The Pens led the NHL's local TV ratings this season, according to the Sports Business Journal.
The Penguins' season came to an end after losing to the Islanders in Game 6 of their first-round series.
Despite repeated regular season success and qualifying for the postseason, both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Steelers have recently left a lot to be desired among the city's fans as they have struggled to win playoff games.
Evgeni Malkin moved one more rung up the ladder in terms of greatness in Penguins history in Monday night's loss to the New York Islanders.
The Penguins lost 3-2 to the Islanders in double overtime in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Some Pittsburgh Steelers rookies helped pump up the crowd at PPG Paints Arena on Monday.
The series is heading back to Pittsburgh tied 2-2.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are teaming up to offer a concussion awareness and baseline testing initiative for young local athletes.
The Penguins beat the Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 2 of their first-round series.
The Penguins forced overtime but were unable to get a game one win, losing 4-3.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated forward Brandon Tanev off of injured reserve.
For the second time in three years, the Penguins and Islanders will face one another in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Penguins say fans must mask up during the upcoming playoff run.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to increase crowd capacity to 100% by Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs, according to Penguins CEO and President David Morehouse.
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Brandon Lowe hit a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning, Bryan Reynolds went deep from both sides of the plate and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Athletics 6-5.
The Mountaineers ended the Trojans' first College World Series appearance with a 12-0 victory on Tuesday.
West Virginia must win Tuesday's game, or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
Nick Kurtz hit two homers and drove in five runs, Jeff McNeil also went deep and knocked in four, and the Athletics beat the scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2.
More than 400 teenagers took over a park in East Liberty, sending a nearby Target into lockdown while officers used pepper spray.
Residents in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, said rats are still running rampant through their neighborhood.
A man who was charged with sexually assaulting a boy nearly 12 years ago in Fayette County has been arrested in North Carolina, authorities announced on Thursday.
Service at the new stops will begin on Sunday.
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
On both sides of the aisle, there's agreement that data center development is happening fast, and the companies behind them need regulation.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
The state House passed a bill that would make what's known as "gas station heroin" illegal in Pennsylvania.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
One local man's journey across America is three days in, and Jeff Koontz is attempting to pedal from Oceanside, California to Atlantic City, New Jersey all in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund!
It's a weekend of theater, concerts, and...spear-throwing? Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back giving us the best of the 'Burgh!
With a heartfelt look at fatherhood, one local dad found strength in unexpected places. A Pittsburgh father, author, and advocate, Harry Psaros, has spent years reflecting on after his son Gus was diagnosed with autism.
Chester County Tourism gives us a look into what makes small-town charm really means, and how it makes for the best weekend getaway.
Harry and Fritz is the latest addition to Downtown Pittsburgh's dining scene, and we grabbed a PTL First Bite to find out what makes this place stand out from the crowd!
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan O'Hearn homered, doubled and singled to finish with a career-high six RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates romped to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics.
North Carolina beat West Virginia 12-7 to advance to the College World Series finals for the first time since 2007.
West Virginia must beat North Carolina this afternoon to keep their College World Series run alive.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and Robby Incmikoski discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
A local swim club is operating under restrictions put in place by the Municipality of Penn Hills after an incident happened near the club on Saturday night. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
In this week's Fan N'Ation, we're meeting the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds, the city's professional ultimate frisbee team, and finding out what it takes to become one of the pros.
Months after multiple teacher investigations and criminal allegations rocked the Laurel Highlands School District, a major administrative shakeup is now raising questions about transparency and how those decisions were made.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
