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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Sports anchor, reporter Trey Daerr leaving Ch. 7
'Tonight is my last night at 7News,' he wrote Thursday evening on the social media platform X. 'It's been an incredible ride the last 11 years and the best experience I could ever ask for. 'My two daughters were born in Boston, I saw multiple Super Bowls, a World Series at Fenway Park, and an 18th banner [for the Celtics]. Sad to end. Thrilled it happened.' Daerr, a Pittsburgh native and 2008 graduate of Duquesne University, did not say whether the decision was his own and what his immediate or future plans entail. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Chad Finn can be reached at
Technical.ly
23-06-2025
- Business
- Technical.ly
Clean Plate Innovations lands UPMC partnership and teases major deals with national chains
Pittsburgh startup Clean Plate Innovations has secured a preliminary agreement for an undisclosed amount with healthcare giant UPMC Mercy Hospital. The startup's tech takes overhead scans of food trays at the hospital's campus near Duquesne University to gauge food satisfaction and waste in the patient cafeteria. While it won't be finalized until spring 2026, the partnership is foundational for the early-stage startup, according to Clean Plate founder Nolan Sulpizio. '[UPMC's] initial goal was to have it go to all their locations,' Sulpizio told 'I mean, they still said they see a lot of value and they still want to do it. It's just got to get postponed.' UPMC is finalizing a separate partnership before moving on to the Clean Plate deal, Sulpizio said, but that's not slowing down the barely one-year-old company. Even though the deal with UPMC is on hold, Sulpizio said Clean Plate is still securing plenty of other partnerships. At his alma mater, Duquesne University's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, Sulpizio and Clean Plate team members will lead an internship program for Duquesne students next semester. Nearby at the University of Pittsburgh, Clean Plate will be featured in classes on sustainability. Clean Plate is also in talks with US Foods, Shady Maple and Golden Corral, which are all looking to partner with the startup, according to Sulpizio. 'We're still moving forward,' Sulpizio said. Clean Plate did not disclose any financials related to the partnerships. 'Critical alerts' tell cafeterias when to pivot production Clean Plate uses machine learning to analyze waste in large dining rooms and track where cafeterias can improve service, according to Sulpizio. For UPMC, that looks like a small screen wired to a ceiling-mounted camera that sharply warns: 'new critical alert.' 'Caesar wraps showing elevated waste levels,' a widget on the screen reads. 'Immediate intervention recommended.' While it may sound as though someone's lunch is heading for a meltdown, this warning is actually meant to serve as guidance for food providers. In this instance, a critical alert is guiding food workers to revise the meals they provide to save money in the long run. More than 67,000 patients go through UPMC Mercy's hospital system each year, likely sparking a big demand in dining facilities. The healthcare provider reported a nearly $200 million loss in 2023. UPMC did not respond to requests for comment. From pitch competition to $130k raised Nearly a master's student at Duquesne in sustainability before shifting focus to the startup, Sulpizio said food waste is a chief issue for him. 'My parents, we always grew up that way, especially with food waste,' Sulpizio said. 'I'm a South Philly Italian. Food is really big in our culture and especially at home. You don't waste, you take what you need and you eat it all.' Clean Plate got its feet off the ground after coming in second place at Techstars Startup Weekend in 2024. The prize package included six months of free office space at InnovatePGH's Avenu Workspaces, which has been crucial to the company's launch, according to Sulpizio. The startup's growth and slew of promising partnerships came as it has been transparent about setbacks. In April, Sulpizio said federal contract freezes postponed a project with a major research university. 'Now we are scaling,' Sulpizio said, 'We've raised $130,000 in the last year.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
California family with local ties shows Channel 11 devastating wildfire damage up close
A California family with close ties to Pittsburgh is waiting to get their property back as clean-up crews go house to house with heavy machinery, clearing fire-ravaged properties. The family invited Channel 11 Anchor Jennifer Tomazic to their neighborhood to give Pittsburghers a feel for what it's like out there right now and to deliver a message. 'That's where my kids grew up,' Sylvia Ramirez said while pointing to very few recognizable pieces of her family's home in Altadena. It was one of many in the neighborhood leveled by the wildfires earlier this year. 'I had a beautiful window, a huge window, that every morning I was able to see those mountains,' Sylvia said. The Ramirez family made so many fond memories in that home. The memories are forever in the hearts, which are slowly being repaired. a Sylvia said. Not only belonging to her, but also to her husband, Carlos Sr., and their three kids: Carlos Jr., Adrian and Ariana. Adrian plays football at Duquesne University (so did Carlos, Jr. before he graduated last December), and he spoke with Channel 11 Sports Anchor Shelby Cassesse in January, as he was finding out the reality of what was happening back home in Altadena. His dad sent him a terrifying video as he tried to save what he could as the fire quickly surrounded their home. >>> California wildfires destroy Duquesne football player's family home 'Still got time: 5 to 10 minutes. So I said, 'what do you need?' She said 'I don't need anything just get out of there.' And I'm like 'what do you need?'' Carlos Sr. recalled about the conversation he had with his wife as the fire started taking over more of their home. 'Everything is replaceable, but what hurts us, what hurts me the most, is my memories. My photo albums: those aren't replaceable,' Sylvia said. A couple things are still standing after the fire: part of the carport in front of the home and the outdoor kitchen. But almost their whole neighborhood is gone. Chimney after chimney is almost all that visibly remains. The heartbreak for the Ramirez family goes beyond just their front porch. Just steps away is the home where Carlos Sr. grew up, and where his parents lived. 'Try to get my mom and dad a house first. Start with them, maybe, then we'll do us,' said Carlos, Sr. Fortunately for them, Carlos Sr. is a contractor, and he's already working on plans to rebuild both homes. Right now, he and many families are waiting for the process to play out. Signs are up in front of many properties saying the hazardous materials removal is complete. Now, crews are working on clearing what were once family possessions, now rubble. They say they're going to be doing just the cleanup portion for at least the next nine months. 'Like I tell my husband, one day we'll have this again and it will be better,' said Sylvia. That hope is fueled partly by Pittsburghers. Since the Ramirez family only had the clothes they left in that fateful day in January, their Duquesne University family stepped up big. Sylvia says they sent boxes of clothes, shoes, and blankets. There were so many things they couldn't even fit all of it in a car at once. 'I want to thank Duquesne and [the] Pittsburgh area for all they've done for us,' Sylvia said. 'It's just amazing, I don't know what else to tell them but thank you so much.' Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
15-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Megan McConnell gets training camp invite from WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
Duquesne University's Megan McConnell has received a training camp invitation from the Phoenix Mercury and will now be looking to earn a roster spot in the WNBA. While McConell wasn't selected in Monday's WNBA Draft, her dreams of playing professional basketball are still alive and will report to training camp with the Mercury on Sunday, April 27. McConnell, who played at Duquesne University and Chartiers Valley, finished her college career with the Dukes in second place on the program's all-time scoring list. During her recently completed senior season at Duquesne, McConnell led the Atlantic 10 Conference in scoring per game, total assists, and assists per game and was named the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year. McConnell also led the entire nation in steals and was one of three players in all of Division I women's basketball to have multiple triple-doubles this past season. Success on the basketball court runs in the family for the McConnells. While Megan McConnell is hoping to earn a roster spot in the WNBA, her older brother T.J. played college basketball at Duquesne and Arizona and has carved out a successful career in the NBA, now in his 10th year playing professional basketball. Megan's other older brother Matty, played four years of college basketball at Robert Morris. Tim McConnell, the patriarch of the family, was one of the most successful basketball coaches in WPIAL history, winning 662 games in 29 seasons at Chartiers Valley with nine WPIAL titles. Six of those titles were coaching the boys team and three were with the girls team. He also won a state championship while coaching the girls team, which included daughter Megan on the roster.
CBS News
17-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Ken Gormley stepping down next year as Duquesne University president
Ken Gormley, the president of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, will be stepping down from his position next summer. Gormley has been president of the university for nearly a decade and began his career at Duquesne in 1994. After stepping down as president on July 1, 2026, Gormley plans to remain as chancellor of Duquesne. "President Gormley has amassed a remarkable record of accomplishments during his decade as President and his 30 years at the University," said Diane Hupp, Chair of the Board and an alumna. "Ken's leadership and vision have allowed Duquesne's reputation as a national Catholic university to soar during his time in office," she said. "We're grateful that he has agreed to serve in the role of Chancellor after he steps down as president next year, allowing a seamless transition while utilizing his abundant talents to continue the positive momentum of the University." In a release from the university, Gormley said he is a firm believer in "strategic, long-term planning." "I feel it's important to create a smooth transition plan for new leadership to blossom and excel, if we're going to make sure the successes of the past decade continue," Gormley said. "It's not enough to look one year ahead at a time—I believe in creating 10- and 30-year plans. My wife, Laura, and I felt this was perfect timing to begin a thoughtful transition." Among successes of Gormley's during his tenure as president at Duquesne include launching the university's College of Osteopathic Medicine, securing a $50 million gift commitment for the university, and helping oversee the renovation of the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, among others.
