Author: Beaver County Radio

Pittsburgh Cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The City of Pittsburgh today canceled the St. Patrick’s Day parade, citing concerns over the “rapid spread of COVID-19 virus.” The parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, is yet another holiday parade being eliminated due to the coronavirus outbreak. Pittsburgh joins Boston, Chicaco, Dublin, Ireland, Philadelphia and San Francisco among cities that have canceled their festivities. The city said it is following recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to avoid mass gatherings and observe social distancing. The city said it informed parade organizers about the cancellation this morning. So far, there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in Allegheny County, but 14 cases have been reported statewide, according to the Pennsylvania Health Department.

Beaver Valley Choral Society Set For Lenten Concerts, Celebrating 100 Years In 2020

Few people and institutions get to share in the glory of turning 100. Even fewer get to do so in such a glorious and busy fashion.

The Beaver Valley Choral Society is one of them.

BVCS Associate Director Sharon Burchill & BVCS President Lee Pfeifer joined Matt Drzik on A.M. Beaver County to discuss the upcoming schedule for the Choral Society, beginning with their Lenten/Easter series of shows entitled “Depth Of Mercy”. Shows begin March 28, and the full schedule can be viewed on their website.

The two also announced the return of the BVCS Summer Academy held at (and in conjunction with) the Rochester Area School District. The Academy gives students a chance to take a crash course in vocal performance, instrumental jazz, music technology, and more. Full details can be seen here.

And if that wasn’t busy enough, the Choral Society is heading to New York City for 5 days in November, as they were selected by Distinguished Concerts International New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall on November 16. Lee & Sharon talk about how the BVCS is honored to have this performance, one that will require several days of practice before the performance with full orchestra.

To hear the full conversation, click on the player below!

Annual Memorial Triathlon 5/23/20

Annual Memorial Triathlon

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Triathlon Starts at 8:00 AM at the New Brighton High School Gymnasium

Distances:

Swimming 450 Yards (9 Laps)

Biking 11 Miles – Biking Route Map

Running 5K – Running Route Map

Open to Males and Females 18 Years of Age or Older

Team Registration: $90.00-$100.00/Team  

Early Registration (On or Before April 13): $50.00/Individual

Regular Registration (April 14 – May 11): $60.00 / Individual

Late Registration (On or After May 12): $60.00 / Individual (No T- Shirt)

Registration Fees are Non-Refundable. Additional USA Triathlon fees may apply.

Register and Pay Online Now!

Additional Online Payment Fee Applies

Click below for:

USA Triathlon Membership Application       USA Triathlon Participant Waiver

Easter Egg Hunt in Aliquippa 4/4/20

Aliquippa  Parks and Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at the park next to Uncommon Grounds. Anyone wishing to donate for the event can drop  their candy or other donations at  the fire station on Kennedy Boulevard.

DONATE  and/or ATTEND

Easter Egg Hunt in Aliquippa 4/4/20

Aliquippa  Parks and Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at the park next to Uncommon Grounds. Anyone wishing to donate for the event can drop  their candy or other donations at  the fire station on Kennedy Boulevard.

DONATE and/or ATTEND

Champagnie scores 31, Pitt surges past Wake Forest 81-72

Champagnie scores 31, Pitt surges past Wake Forest 81-72
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 points, and Pittsburgh defeated Wake Forest 81-72 in the opening round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Trey McGowens scored 14 points and Xavier Johnson added 10 points and eight assists for the Pitt (16-16), the tournament’s 13th seed. Twelfth-seeded Wake Forest was led by Olivier Sarr’s 20 points and 13 rebounds. Isaiah Mucius had 19 points and Brandon Childress added 17 for the Demon Deacons (13-18). Pitt advances to play NC State in the second round on Wednesday.

Robert Morris claims NEC crown topping Saint Francis (PA)

Robert Morris claims NEC crown topping Saint Francis (PA)
By CHRIS MUELLER Associated Press
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Robert Morris used a strong second half surge to defeat rival Saint Francis, 77-67,  in the Northeast Conference tournament championship. Dante Treacy, AJ Bramah, Josh Williams and Yannis Mendy all scored in double-figures as the top-seeded Colonials extended a nine-point halftime lead to as much as 19 in the second half en route to a convincing win in front of an electric home crowd on Peoples Court at the UPMC Events Center. Keith Braxton led the Red Flash with 22 points.

Malkin leads slumping Penguins to 5-2 win over Devils

Malkin leads slumping Penguins to 5-2 win over Devils
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up another to lead the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Evan Rodrigues and defensemen Justin Schultz and Kris Letang also scored as the Penguins won for only the third time in 11 games. Matt Murray made 20 saves to help Pittsburgh reach 40 wins for the seventh straight season and 13th time since 2006-07. The only exception was the 48-game lockout-shortened season in 2012-13. Nikita Gusev and Miles Wood scored for New Jersey, which won its previous two games. Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 28 shots but the last-place Devils dropped to 6-3-2 in their last 11.

Joe Biden has another big primary night, wins 4 more states

Joe Biden has another big primary night, wins 4 more states
By WILL WEISSERT and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has had another big night in the Democratic presidential primary, capturing four more states, including Michigan. The key battleground state helped propel Bernie Sanders’ insurgent candidacy four years ago, and the loss on Tuesday dealt a serious blow to his 2020 campaign. The former vice president also won Missouri, Mississippi and Idaho, showing strength with working-class voters and African American voters. Sanders’ narrow hopes for good news rested on North Dakota and Washington state, where votes are still being tabulated. Addressing supporters in Philadelphia, Biden noted that many had “declared that this candidacy was dead” only days ago, but “now we’re very much alive.”