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Steelers Begin QB Talks, George Pickens Calls Out Rumors
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are apparently beginning their quarterback contract negotiations. With the season behind them and a massive decision to make at the sport’s most important position, they’re getting a head start on two candidates – beginning with their starter from last year.
According to Russell Wilson, the Steelers have started contract discussions with him. This could mean a number of things, and there’s something to clarify when saying two sides are “talking.” While Wilson wants to return to Pittsburgh, this may not be the optimistic sign everyone thinks it is.
Meanwhile, there’s been no news from the other side. So, you have to ask the question, does Justin Fields want to return to the Steelers? Or, are the Steelers just hoping they can draw him back in.
Outside of the quarterback world, George Pickens has heard the trade rumors. The star wide receiver made his thoughts on known on the discussion circulating around him, and says he’s not goiny anywhere.
Maybe that’s not bulletproof evidence that he’s staying, but it is a sign of confidence. And words like this from Pickens at least shows where he wants to be, even if he doesn’t decide his fate this coming offseason.
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit has started to install its ReadyFare vending machines as the agency prepares to roll out its new fare payment system.
PRT said it’s working to roll out its new ReadyFare system and has started to install the new machine at some of its light-rail stations.
The new machines recently were installed at PRT’s Gateway station in Downtown Pittsburgh.
PRT said that as it prepares to roll out the new system, current ConnectCard holders will receive a card in the mail with instructions on how to request a ReadyFare card.
The new ReadyFare cards will be able to be purchased at the new machines for $1.
PRT said that riders will be able to transfer any balances they have on a ConnectCard to the new ReadyFare cards using an online balance transfer form.
Pittsburg, PA
About 5 pounds of bees removed from Acrisure Stadium scaffolding ahead of Morgan Wallen concerts
Acrisure Stadium is buzzing with excitement ahead of the back-to-back Morgan Wallen concerts. Except it’s not the fans generating all the excitement — it’s about 5 pounds of honeybees.
The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela said it was contacted on Wednesday about a swarm of bees clustered on the stage scaffolding. The apiary put the swarm in a “nuc box” and took them home before moving the bees into full-size equipment.
Owner Al Fine estimates the swarm weighed about 4 to 5 pounds and consisted of 12,000 to 15,000 bees. All said, it took less than two hours to get the job done.
Why do bees swarm?
Swarming is how honeybees propagate, Fine explained. According to Penn State Extension, during swarming, the queen and about half the workers leave their home to establish a new nest. The bees will form a temporary cluster, hanging out while scouts search the surrounding area for a more permanent home in hollow spaces like tree cavities or, occasionally, the walls of a home.
Swarms can stick around for several hours or days until they’re ready to move, Penn State Extension says. Meanwhile, the colony left behind is temporarily without a leader until a new queen is established.
With the swarm at Acrisure Stadium removed, Morgan Wallen’s show is ready to go on. The country music megastar will bring his I’m The Problem Tour to Pittsburgh on June 5 and June 6, along with multiple acts like Brooks & Dunn and Ella Langley.
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