Author Archives: Frank Carnevale

12 Dec

Reporter recounts search and recovery of woman who fell into Unity sinkhole

published in category: From The TribLIVE Newsroom
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 – 1:21 pm

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/FTN%2033%20Unity%20Sinkhole%201.mp3 Last week crews launched a search and rescue mission for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who fell into a sinkhole after going out to look for her pet. Pollard was searching for her cat Dec. 2 behind Monday’s Union Restaurant in Unity when he ground gave way beneath her, and she fell straight down about 30 […]

 

04 Dec

Families of teens killed in North Park crash remember loved ones

published in category: From The TribLIVE Newsroom, Sports Talk Radio
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 – 1:48 pm

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/FTN%2032%20Surviving%20Grief%20full.mp3   Jonathan Tourney and Taylor Orlowski were killed on Christmas weekend last year when the speeding SUV they were in with four other teens crashed on a dark road in Allegheny County’s North Park. Those closest to the teens searched for ways to cherish their loved ones’ memories as they struggle to move forward. […]

 

27 Nov

Podcast: How to survive holiday politics

published in category: From The TribLIVE Newsroom
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 – 1:24 pm

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/FTN%2031%20Holiday%20Politics%201.mp3 Light Up Night on Saturday night in Downtown ignited the holiday season in the Pittsburgh area and signaled the start of holiday gatherings, festivities and time with loved ones. But for some families this year, there’s a glaring obstacle. On the heels of a particularly energetic and polarizing election, politics are sure to be […]

 

24 Oct

Podcast: Survivors of Tree of Life Synagogue attack find healing through sharing stories

published in category: From The TribLIVE Newsroom
Thursday, October 24th, 2024 – 10:12 am

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/FTN%2026%20Combat%20Hate%20Summit%20Megan%20Swiftt%201.mp3 Several people belonging to anti-hate groups and organizations came together on Monday for the Eradicate Hate Global Summit at Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Family members and survivors of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack in 2018 recounted experiences of the event and discussed the importance of telling these stories. TribLive reporter Megan […]

 

17 Oct

Podcast: Changing dynamics of Black voters in Allegheny County

published in category: From The TribLIVE Newsroom
Thursday, October 17th, 2024 – 10:10 am

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/FTN%2025%20Unlocking%20black%20voters%20Shaylah%20Brown.mp3 Last week, Pittsburgh’s Hill District hosted the Freedom Is at Stake GOTV Bus Tour, making a stop at Freedom Corner. The event aimed to mobilize voters and emphasize the critical importance of participating in elections. With the support of organizations like Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and the Black […]

 

09 Oct

Pittsburgh mother transformed by year of crisis in Israel

published in category: From The TribLIVE Newsroom
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 – 10:11 am

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/FTN%2024%20PGH%20and%20Israel%20with%20Justin%20Vellucci%201.mp3 TribLive reporter Justin Vellucci delves into the emotional journey of Rona Kaufman, a Duquesne University law professor, who has leaned into her Jewish faith as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues. With her daughter serving in the Israeli military, Rona faced the heart-wrenching challenge of being physically distant during this crisis. So she trekked to Tel Aviv to […]

 

03 Oct

Podcast: Urban farms are sprouting in Pittsburgh’s food deserts

published in category: From The TribLIVE Newsroom
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 – 10:03 am

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/FTN%2023%20Urban%20Farms.mp3 Urban farms are emerging across the country. “There’s been a food revolution going on for quite a while,” says Mchezaji “Che” Axum, director of the Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education at the University of the District of Columbia. Interest in growing local food has surged over the past decade, particularly during the […]

 

24 Sep

The Keystone Key: Unlocking younger votes

published in category: From The TribLIVE Newsroom
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 – 10:01 am

http://files.triblive.com/podcasts/sportstalk/FTN%2022%20Key%20points%20of%20Young%20voters%20Megan%20swift%202.mp3 As we approach the pivotal 2024 presidential election, Pennsylvania appears to be key to victory. With Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly visiting the state almost weekly, voters are grappling with critical issues that will shape the future of our country. Today, we’re diving deep into the perspectives of young voters in […]