Animal Activists Protest At Heinz Field Over Vick Signing
There was a sizable protest Thursday evening across from Heinz Field during the Pittsburgh Steelers final preseason game by animal activists upset by the Michael Vick signing.
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There was a sizable protest Thursday evening across from Heinz Field during the Pittsburgh Steelers final preseason game by animal activists upset by the Michael Vick signing.
While the Steelers play their last preseason game this Thursday evening at Heinz Field, a group of local animal activists plan to be outside the stadium for a candlelight vigil.
Steelers fans remain bitterly divided over the signing of quarterback Michael Vick.
The decision to sign Michael Vick after Bruce Gradkowski's injury is one that was very much debated internally by the Steelers.
When the Steelers signed quarterback Michael Vick earlier this week, they stirred controversy across the city and divided the fan base.
It was a controversial signing, but Wednesday afternoon, Michael Vick was on the practice field with the Pittsburgh Steelers to workout with the team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent quarterback Michael Vick to a one-year deal: that led to a social media meltdown.
Not everything in this world is all or nothing. I can despise Vick and simultaneously feel exactly the opposite about the Steelers franchise as a whole.
Michael Vick was on the practice field this morning after signing a 1-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"NFL on CBS" studio analyst Boomer Esiason called into "The Cook and Poni Show" to discuss the Steelers signing Michael Vick to a 1-year deal.
The signing of Michael Vick has become a hot button issue in town with his past conviction for dog fighting.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it appears Michael Vick is en route to Pittsburgh to meet with the team.
The Pittsburgh Steelers once again faced a statistically weaker team during their week ten road game against the New York Jets and gave the game away, 20-13.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) will travel to Met Life Stadium to face a New York Jets team that has struggled in 2014 and only won a single game.
Let's take a look at why exactly the New York Jets need to make the switch from Geno Smith to Michael Vick.
Because we think that extra million is just one too many.
Tony Dungy has the freedom to say what he wants.
Phil Simms answers questions about the state of the NFL after seven weeks.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The NFL has caught plenty of flak from fans around here for past fines levvied against All-Pro linebacker James Harrison. On Sunday Harrison actually admitted he didn't want to put himself in a position where Steeler Nation had more ammo.
The Steelers return after a week off during the bye week to the field again this weekend taking on the Eagles.
Sports Radio 94 WIP Morning Show Host Angelo Cataldi dropped by The Vinnie and Cook Show on Friday to preview the Steelers-Eagles game.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-1 after 4 weeks and are alone in 1st place in the highly competitive NFC East. Despite being 3-1, the Eagles have been outscored by 17 points so far this season, winning their 3 games by a total of 4 points and their lone loss being a 27-6 defeat at the hands of Arizona.
The Steelers' top guns set to return for Sunday's game.
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Andy Reid was welcomed back to the sideline with chants of "Andy! Andy! Andy!" and left the field with players swarming him in celebration. Alex Henery kicked a 51-yard field goal with 12 seconds left to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-23 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in their preseason opener Thursday night.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is leading to a Code Purple air quality alert on Friday in Pennsylvania.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are ending their ECHL affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers, the team announced on Thursday.
An explosion brought down the Commercial Street Bridge on Pittsburgh's Parkway East on Thursday evening, making room for a new bridge to be slid into its place.
The Penguins begin the season in Philadelphia in a Stanley Cup Playoffs rematch.
Pennsylvania will be under a Code Purple air quality alert on Friday due to wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang said the demolition "went extremely well."
An explosion brought down the Commercial Street Bridge on Pittsburgh's Parkway East on Thursday evening, making room for a new bridge to be slid into its place.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are ending their ECHL affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers, the team announced on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Get ready for a *dazzling* weekend full of outdoor art celebrations, an iconic magic show, and a trip down south for your ears.
Happy Lark Home takes Mikey on a true garage-gutting experience, so you can take back your space.
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David sits down with "Big Brother" host Julie Chen for all the hot buzz happening in the House this season!
Daisy Jade takes us over to Zieros, a local business in Dormont that is giving real meaning to the term "Zero Waste."
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
With 11 confirmed cases of cyclospora in Allegheny County, here's what a couple of doctors have recommended you do to stay healthy.
Eleven people have been sickened by cyclospora, a parasite that causes watery diarrhea, the Allegheny County Health Department announced on Tuesday.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are ending their ECHL affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers, the team announced on Thursday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Penguins begin the season in Philadelphia in a Stanley Cup Playoffs rematch.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Laurel Valley's 9th hole plays long, uphill, and into the wind.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting warnings from health officials.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
The Commercial Street Bridge on the Parkway East has been reduced to a pile of rubble following an explosive demolition Thursday morning.
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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.
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.
