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CBS News
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Picklesburgh to debut "pickle riding" attraction as part of 10th anniversary celebration
The Picklesburgh festival is days away from taking over Downtown Pittsburgh, giving pickle lovers the world over all the more reason to explore the three-day extravaganza. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "dill-lightful" festival, event organizers have announced the debut of the newest attraction. "Pickle riding" will put festivalgoers atop a mechanical bull-style gherkin stationed near PPG Plaza. Tickets can be purchased on site for $12 per ride. Patrons must be at least 18 years old to ride and are required to sign a waiver upon purchasing their ticket. Riders will have time to snap a quick photo before the ride begins. "Just when you thought you've seen it all, Picklesburgh is once again proving that it still has some weird and wonderful surprises up its sleeve for its anniversary," said Jeremy Waldrup, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership president and CEO. "Ten years is a really big dill for us, and we can't think of a better way to mark the occasion than with something as one-of-a-kind as a mechanical pickle." More information about the new ride can be found here. Picklesburgh expands its footprint In 2024 alone, more than 250,000 attendees flocked to Downtown for the festivities, a 1,000% increase in attendance since the inaugural event, according to a press release from event organizers. As Picklesburgh has grown in popularity, the event has evolved from a simple street festival to one that takes over Downtown. This year, the festival will be held on the Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol bridges, in Allegheny Landing on the North Shore, along Fort Duquesne Boulevard and a stretch of 6th Street, in the Heinz Hall courtyard, in Market Square, and PPG Plaza.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pirates Preview: Back on the Road at Wrigley Field vs. Taillon
This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW. The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon to take the three-game series at PNC Park. Andrew McCutchen passed Roberto Clemente for third place on the Pirates' all-time home run list and Bailey Falter got his team-leading fifth win of the season. Advertisement After a successful 6-3 homestand, the Pirates are back on the road to start a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday night. Click here to read more from PGHBaseballNOW. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Roberto Clemente Bridge, Mon Wharf to close this week for film shoots
The Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Mon Wharf will be closed at various points throughout the week due to film shoots. The Clemente Bridge will be closed on Monday morning. Filming is set to take place between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The Rachel Carson Bridge will also be closed for inspections, though, so drivers are asked to use the Andy Warhol Bridge to get to and from Downtown and the North Shore. Crews will also be filming at the Mon Wharf parking lot during the week. People who normally park there should find somewhere else to park in the meantime; nearby options include the Third Avenue, Wood-Allies and First Avenue garages.
National Post
20-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Fan 'crossed a line' prior to bullpen confrontation, say Pirates reliever Dennis Santana
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan he said 'crossed the line' during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers and at one point was seen leaping and swiping at the person. Article content 'You guys know me — I'm a calm demeanor type of person,' Santana said after the game through an interpreter. 'I've never had any issues for any of the teams I've played for. This guy crossed the line a few times.' Article content Santana declined to disclose what the fan said. Article content 'He crossed the line, and I'd like to leave it at that. I've never had anything like this happen in my eight years in baseball,' he said. Article content In videos posted to social media, Santana can be seen pointing out the fan to a police officer before jumping and swinging at the person who is in the front row above the Pittsburgh bullpen at Comerica Park. Article content Live from comerica park🤣 dennis santana swings on a fan with a tigers hat and pirates jersey lmfao @woodwardsports @barstoolsports @mlb @Pirates @DennisSantanaRD — daddy (@_shadky) June 20, 2025 Article content He did not have any complaints about how security officers handled the situation. Article content 'My job is as a pitcher, not as security, so I can't discuss their job,' he said. 'I respect them and what they do.' Article content The fan appeared to be wearing a Tigers hat and a shirt honoring Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. Article content After jumping at the fan, Santana was escorted away by Pirates bullpen personnel and held back by a teammate. Article content He entered the game in the ninth inning, pitching to one batter before the game was delayed by rain. The Pirates won, 8-4. Article content
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pirates reliever Dennis Santana involved in fan altercation in win over Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dennis Santana was involved in a fan altercation during Game 2 of the Pirates' doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on June 19. The altercation, which included a jumping swing by Santana, came during the 8-4 win by the Pirates at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 19 and was caught on camera and later surfaced on social media, including X (formerly Twitter). In the video, Santana was also seen exchanging words with fans along the wall in the Pirates' bullpen. Advertisement According to The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen, the fan, who appeared to be wearing what looked to be a Pirates' Roberto Clemente No. 21 jersey, was removed by Tigers security. After taking a swing at the fans, Santana was pulled back by a member of the Pirates' bullpen staff. REQUIRED READING: Colorado Rockies dig in against MLB's worst season ever: 'Go straight through it' Meeting with reporters outside of his locker at Comerica Park, Santana, through a team interpreter, confirmed that the altercation took place around the seventh inning of the second game of the doubleheader. He additionally said he didn't want to "get into" the details of what caused it. Advertisement "You guys know me. I'm a calm demeanor type of person. I've never had any issues for any of the teams that I've played for. I guess the guy crossed the line a few times and I would not like to get into it," Santana said. Asked further by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Noah Hiles whether the fans in the stands were chirping with him during the whole game or if it was one comment that escalated the altercation, Santana continued to deflect the question. "Like I said, you guys know me and you know my temper. I'm a calm person and they crossed the line a few times. I would like to leave it at that," Santana said. Advertisement Here's another look at the altercation between Santana and the fans: Santana came into pitch in the ninth inning with the game tied at 4-4, and got the first out of the inning by getting Zach McKinstry to fly out to center before the tarp came out for the second rain delay of the game. The 6-foot-2 right-hander now has a 1.72 ERA in 31 1/3 innings of work this season across 32 appearances. Paul Skenes earned the no-decision for the Pirates. The 2024 National League Rookie of the Year struck out nine hitters across six innings of work whole allowed two runs on three hits and five walks. The Pirates scored four runs in the top of the 10th inning to win it in extras. Advertisement Despite losing Game 2 of the doubleheader, the Tigers still took two of three against the Pirates to win the series. Detroit (48-28) leads the MLB in wins this season. There was another fan ejection in the game as three fans were ejected from behind home plate in the 10th inning after an involvement with Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pirates reliever Dennis Santana gets into fan altercation in win vs. Tigers
