Damar Hamlin launches Central Catholic High School scholarship initiative
NFL safety Damar Hamlin was back at his alma mater on Monday to launch a new scholarship initiative.
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NFL safety Damar Hamlin was back at his alma mater on Monday to launch a new scholarship initiative.
The former University of Pittsburgh product is staying in Buffalo.
The new scholarship honors the Buffalo Bills' training staff who Hamlin credits with saving his life.
AEDs are used to restore the heart's regular rhythm during medical emergencies.
Hamlin's first interception came nearly one year after his comeback to the NFL.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has a long history of concussions, collided with Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin and hit the back of his head against the turf.
A year after making the cut to successfully resume his football career following a near-death experience, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin reached a new plateau in his comeback by being selected as a season-opening starter.
Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, must be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a bill signed this week by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
The event was hosted in partnership with the American Heart Association.
Hamlin visited cardiac patients, delivered gifts, and even recorded a show in the hospital's Dream Big Studio.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said it would be a "dream" to finish his career playing for his hometown team.
Joe Flacco beat out Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin for the prestigious award.
When asked during a radio appearance if Damar Hamlin should win the award, Joe Flacco said, "For sure."
The McKees Rocks native had a long road to recovery and returned to the field this past season.
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Hamlin was dressed up as Santa while taking pictures and giving out toys to children.
From multiple police officers killed in the line of duty, the East Palestine fiery train derailment, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial, and a deadly house explosion in Plum Borough, it's been a year full of headlines.
When he came into the game on defense, Hamlin received a standing ovation from the Highmark Stadium crowd.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honoring the medical team that helped save his life by launching a scholarship program for Cincinnati youths.
After being a healthy scratch during the first three weeks of the 2023 season, Hamlin was used on the Bills' special teams unit for kick returns Sunday.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the expectation is that Hamlin will make his season debut Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin has come to appreciate the new normal in his life as he prepares to make his comeback to football.
A person with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has made the 53-player cut.
Isaiah Bolden was released from the hospital "after undergoing a series of evaluations and being held for overnight observations," the team said.
Damar Hamlin has little more to prove to Bills coach Sean McDermott in the third-year safety's bid to resume his football career after a near-death experience during a game at Cincinnati in January.
The decision to hire outside counsel comes after two district employees were arrested last and accused of inappropriate relationships with students.
The school district is encouraging families to monitor children for any signs of illness.
The church said they will be having their Sunday services at the Kittanning Township fire hall.
A homeowner pulled a gun on a Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County employee on Wednesday, authorities said.
Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County, authorities said.
The decision to hire outside counsel comes after two district employees were arrested last and accused of inappropriate relationships with students.
The school district is encouraging families to monitor children for any signs of illness.
The church said they will be having their Sunday services at the Kittanning Township fire hall.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A homeowner pulled a gun on a Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County employee on Wednesday, authorities said.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
This week’s waiting child, Joseph, is a very creative kid, so we had him get his hands dirty with clay and paint at the North Hills Arts Center.
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Easter is this weekend for many, and next weekend for those celebrating Orthodox Easter. Different dates, same delicious tradition: a beautiful braided sweet bread that takes center stage on the table.
PTL hosts Daisy Jade and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
The new display panels will replace the original sidewalk bricks, which have required repeated repairs since the park opened in 2001.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Two district teachers have recently been accused of having inappropriate relationships with students.
Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County, authorities said.
A homeowner pulled a gun on a Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County employee on Wednesday, authorities said.
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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.
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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.
