Pittsburg, PA
Steelers Suffer Massive Blow, Could Sign Odell Beckham Jr.?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles without not one, but three key players within their starting lineup. After working throughout the week expecting wide receiver George Pickens to be out, the team was struck with two other injuries they’ll need to adjust for.
Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and safety DeShon Elliott will not play in Week 15, both due to groin injuries. Elliott tried to return to practice the final day of the week, but was unable to finish. Ogunjobi was not able to practice at all.
Now, the question becomes how do they replace them? Expect Minkah Fitzpatrick to take on a different role against the Eagles, giving him more of an opportunity ot make an impact against Saquon Barkley. As for the defensive line, the Steelers have three options in Dean Lowry, Isaiah Loudermilk and possibly even Preston Smith.
Outside of their injury issues, the Steelers could have their eyes on a free agent acquisition. The Miami Dolphins decided to part ways with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., making the 32-year-old a free agent once again.
The Super Bowl champion has already jumped on board a team making a run before, why not now? And, understandably, he’s not the same receiver he once way, but maybe he’s a more reliable set of hands for a team that could use some added depth.
Plus, he costs so little that he isn’t a player you’re taking a risk on. Maybe, just maybe, they consider it.
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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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