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Steelers Making Another QB Change?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13, but a Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns is still lingering over their heads. With questions on both sides of the ball, the Steelers used their “mini bye week” to self-evaluate and adjust where needed. As for everyone else, they followed reports that have built into a frenzy over the last several days.
We’ll start with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. The Steelers are 5-0 against winning teams this season and have had moments where not one, but two quarterbacks have shined. George Pickens remains a superstar wideout and there’s promise in the running game. But according to one report, there are questions about the play-caller. And it’s those inside the Steelers facility who are asking.
Meanwhile, the Steelers may be starting to run out of magic with Russell Wilson. They’ve waited all season to see what their Super Bowl-winning veteran can do, and over the course of four games, at least two have been impressive. One, while not a terrible showing, came with a loss, and now there are thoughts on change.
According to an NFL insider, the Steelers could certainly make another swap at quarterback this season, going back to Justin Fields. So, let’s answer the question of “when?”
And T.J. Watt is holding back on making a switch to the other side? The former Defensive Player of the Year isn’t having the impact the Steelers need him to have, and it could be because teams are putting so much attention to his side. Moving around the defense could make a difference, but there’s a report claiming he’s reluctant to do so.
Why? And can Pittsburgh afford for him to say no?
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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.
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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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