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CBS News
an hour ago
- Business
- CBS News
Pirates' Paul Skenes joins kids for trading card event at DICK'S House of Sport
Some young Pittsburgh Pirates fans had a good start to their Friday morning. They got to meet star pitcher Paul Skenes for a for a trading card event at DICK'S House of Sport in Ross Park. He's been lighting up the mound, but on Friday morning, Skenes was trading fastballs for baseball cards with these special guests. "I'm super excited," said Skenes. "He's one of the best," one fan said. The cards were shuffled, and the smiles were wide. "I have some good cards, I have Paul Skenes," another fan said. Protected in glass but priceless in meaning, the one-of-a-kind, MLB debut patch Paul Skenes rookie card was purchased by DICK'S Sporting Goods for $1.11 million at an auction in March. "A good marketing move, I think," Skenes chuckled. This is the pitcher's first time at the House of Sport at the Ross Park Mall. "Keep it in Pittsburgh, it's cool. Like I said, this is the first time I've seen the exhibit," Skenes remarked. These kids are inspired. They want to make it to the big leagues like their role model standing before them. "(You) can't play baseball in college if you don't have good grades in college, so take care of your classwork, listen to your coaches and enjoy the game. I think those are the three things," Skenes told the youngsters.
CBS News
2 hours ago
- CBS News
2 arrested in connection to Philadelphia fire that killed pregnant woman, 2 children
Two people were arrested and charged in connection with a fire in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood that claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and two of her children on June 13. Charles Sumpter, 67, and Fleitte Newell, 44, were taken into custody after police served a search warrant Wednesday at a home in the 2800 block of West Albert Street. Both have been charged with multiple counts of murder and related offenses connected to the deaths of Ashley Thompson, 32, Assad Thompson, 6, and Alaya Thompson-Newell, 4, according to Philadelphia police. Just before 5 a.m. on June 13, officers arrived at a house fire in the 2500 block of North Corlies Street. Police said the home was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters found five people inside the home. Assad Thompson and Alaya Thompson-Newell were taken to the hospital, where they later died. A third child was also taken to the hospital and remains in stable condition, police said. Two women were also found in the home. A 54-year-old woman was hospitalized in stable condition and Ashley Thompson, who was eight months pregnant, died at the scene. There is no word on a possible motive at this time.
Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
KeyBank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Greater Philadelphia Region
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, June 27, 2025 /3BL/ – KeyBank has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber), in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light's national program, the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia measures and recognizes civic-minded companies using their time, talent, and resources to drive social impact within their organizations and communities – setting the standard for civic engagement in the region. 'At KeyBank, we believe that being a good corporate citizen means showing up for our communities with purpose and consistency,' said KeyBank Eastern Pennsylvania Market President Youseff Tannous. 'We are honored to be recognized as one of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees. This distinction reflects the deep commitment of our teammates who invest their time, talents and resources to help our neighborhoods thrive. It's a proud moment for all of us at KeyBank to be acknowledged for doing what we believe in—making a meaningful difference where we live and work.' The 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees represent private and public companies, as well as nonprofits, agencies, and institutions (e.g., hospitals and universities) of more than 10 employees operating in the 11-county Greater Philadelphia region. They have been selected based on four dimensions of their community engagement program: Since 2011, the national Civic 50 has provided a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and has showcased how companies drive social impact in their business and within the community. 'The Chamber is proud to recognize KeyBank as a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia,' said Chellie Cameron, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber. 'Each of this year's honorees are valued members of Greater Philadelphia's business community, exemplifying what it means to be a positive corporate citizen and demonstrating the power of service. We thank KeyBank for their efforts to drive impact and congratulate them on this tremendous achievement.' In keeping with the Chamber's efforts to drive regional impact and achieve its vision, it also serves as home to the Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Network (GPCVN), a community of diverse businesses committed to giving back to their communities. The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees were officially recognized on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at an Honoree Reveal Celebration hosted at the Cira Centre. The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Self-Assessment is administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value, and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. To learn more about the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia and its honorees, please visit About Keycorp In 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2025. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit KeyBank Member FDIC. About the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia works together with members, investors, and stakeholders, to realize our bold vision: Greater Philadelphia is a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth. As the metro-regional chamber of commerce serving the 11-county, tri-state Greater Philadelphia region, we are the premier organization to convene and connect business, government, and civic leaders to drive economic growth and prosperity for all. Learn more at About Points of Light Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to create positive change through volunteering and civic engagement. Through work with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs in communities. As the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit Partners for Greater Philadelphia Civic 50 Regional partners with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia on the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia are the Philadelphia Foundation (lead partner), Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Network, Philanthropy Network, and True Impact (National Partner). ### Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from KeyBank
Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: Carisma Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq - CARM), Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE - GNTY), MRC Global Inc. (NYSE - MRC), Turnstone Biologics Corp. (Nasdaq - TSBX)
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky ( [email protected] ) or Marc Ackerman ( [email protected] ) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you. Carisma Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq - CARM) Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Carisma will be acquired by OrthoCellix, Inc. (OrthoCellix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ocugen, Inc. (Nasdaq - OCGN). Upon the closing of the proposed transactions, existing Carisma stockholders are expected to own approximately 10% of the combined company. The investigation concerns whether the Carisma Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including the dilution to the Company's shareholders in the combined entity. Additional information can be found at Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE - GNTY) Under the terms of the agreement, Guaranty will be acquired by Glacier Bancorp, Inc. ('Glacier') (NYSE - GBCI). Guaranty shareholders are to receive 1.0000 share of Glacier stock for each Guaranty share. Based on the closing price of $41.58 for Glacier shares on June 23, 2025, the transaction would result in aggregate consideration of $476.2 million and value of $41.58 per Guaranty share. The investigation concerns whether the Guaranty Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including whether the deal provides fair value to the Company's shareholders. Additional information can be found at MRC Global Inc. (NYSE - MRC) Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, MRC will be acquired by DNOW Inc. ('DNOW') (NYSE - DNOW). MRC shareholders will receive 0.9489 shares of DNOW common stock for each share of MRC common stock. Upon completion of the transaction, DNOW and MRC shareholders will respectively own approximately 56.5% and approximately 43.5% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. The investigation concerns whether the MRC Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including the dilution to the Company's shareholders in the combined entity. Additional information can be found at Turnstone Biologics Corp. (Nasdaq - TSBX) Under the terms of the agreement, Turnstone will be acquired by XOMA Royalty Corporation ('XOMA Royalty') (Nasdaq - XOMA) for $0.34 in cash per share of Turnstone common stock plus one non-transferable contingent value right ('CVR'). The investigation concerns whether the Turnstone Board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to conduct a fair process, including whether the deal consideration provides fair value to the Company's shareholders. Additional information can be found at Brodsky & Smith is a litigation law firm with extensive expertise representing shareholders throughout the nation in securities and class action lawsuits. The attorneys at Brodsky & Smith have been appointed by numerous courts throughout the country to serve as lead counsel in class actions and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for our clients and shareholders. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
CBS News
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Pittsburgh to host 2025 World Beard and Moustache Championships
Pittsburgh will soon play host to one of the fiercest facial hair showdowns in the world. The city will welcome the 2025 World Beard and Moustache Championships from July 3 to 5 at Heinz Hall. Presented in conjunction with the Mad Viking Beard Club Pennsylvania and the World Beard and Moustache Association, the event will bring together the world's top beard and moustache competitors to showcase fascinating facial hair across 37 categories, including six unique craft categories that highlight creativity and craftsmanship, according to an accompanying press release. Other approved categories include moustache, partial beard and full beard. Each category is divided into several different classes. Competitors may only compete in one category. In addition to after-parties and other live entertainment, the festivities begin with competitors and supporters uniting under their country's flag to parade from Mellon Square to Heinz Hall on Thursday morning. The staging will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the parade departing around 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from the championships will benefit the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. More information, including ticket information, can be found here.
