Copyright © 2025 Duquesne University Athletics Accessibility and Legal Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Die-Hards: Pitt 2026 QB Commit Details Latest Visit with Kade Bell Die-Hards: Important Update on Active Pitt Portal Developments Die-Hards: Damon Ferguson Reacts to Ohio State Offer and Impact on Pitt Die-Hards: An Elite Challenger Emerges in Pitt’s Recruitment of Top RB Former Pitt OL Adham Abouraya Transfers to Eastern Michigan Pitt Transfer TE Lands with Big 10 Program Which Undrafted Pitt Players Received Rookie Camp Invites? Analysis: What Does Cole Gonzales Bring to Pitt QB Room? Pitt Lands Florida 3-Star WR Demetrice McCray Pitt Continues to Recruit 3-Star Commit Dylan Wester Pitt 2026 Targets: Three Defensive Tackle Prospects Pitt an Early Contender for 2027 Three-Star Offensive Lineman Pitt Offers WPIAL Product, No. 1 Kicker in 2026 Class Pitt Men’s Basketball Signs New 7-Footer Former Pitt Big Man Federiko Federiko Commits to Third School Kentucky Coach Explains How Jaland Lowe Will be Used at UK Former Pitt F Guillermo Diaz Graham Officially Signs with New Team Jorge Diaz Graham Commits to New School; To Play Against Twin Recruiting Shutdown in Place This Week in NCAA Women’s Basketball Source: Pitt Top Contender for NBA Prospect Roman Siulepa Pitt Adds Talented Henry Cody Lau from Australia Pitt Target Beginning Official Visit with Duke Pitt Offers Pair of NBA Star’s Twin Sons Strong MTE Added to Duquesne’s Non-Conference MBB Schedule Duquesne Lands Another Transfer Portal Forward Former Duquesne Big Man Transfers to New School Weiss: Only One Way To Grade Duquesne’s MBB Season D2 School Building Team Out of WPIAL Basketball Stars Central Catholic Grad, Pitt Transfer Target Commits to SEC School Western PA Basketball Star Commits to College Team A Top 2026 WPIAL Prospect, Pitt Priority Commits to Big 10 Program Peters Township Lucas Shanafelt Decides on Stanford Biggest Takeaways from Pitt Spring Game | PGHSN PULSE What to Watch for During Pitt Spring Game | PGHSN PULSE Youngsters Pushing Competition in Pitt QB Room | PGHSN PULSE Limited Pitt RBs in Spring Causing Concern? | PGHSN PULSE How Deep is the Pitt Wide Receiver Room? | PGHSN PULSE As teams begin to fill out their schedules for next season one of the local teams has finalized a few games already According to a report by national basketball analyst Rocco Miller Duquesne will compete in a four-team MTE along with Villanova Villanova will host all three of the other teams Miller says that the Dukes will host both Queens and Sacred Heart as part of the event NEWS: Villanova will host a Multi-Team Event (MTE) featuring Duquesne Three games per squad. Dates are early to mid-November.#BigEast #A10MBB #ASUN #MAAC pic.twitter.com/yeUa7BEcSD — Rocco Miller (@RoccoMiller8) May 3, 2025 The event will take place in “early to mid-November,” per Miller. Duquesne returns several players from last year’s squad Duquesne has also brought in College of Charleston transfer Stef Van Bussel as well as former South Florida guard Jimmie Williams out of the transfer portal this spring With the recent addition of Hugley the Dukes front court became crowded with Hugley Stay tuned for more on The Portal Report and Pittsburgh Sports Now. Check out The Portal Report’s transfer database here Enter your email and get all of our posts delivered straight to your inbox Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/IL) or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN only) or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA only) or 1-800-522-4700 (CO Only) or TN REDLINE: 800-889-9789 About 20,000 Duquesne Light Company customers in Western Pennsylvania were still without power as of Monday at 6 a.m the region’s largest electric utility said all customers should have power restored by 11 p.m Most customers should have power restored before then In addition to the remaining outages caused by the violent storm that ripped through the area on Tuesday severe weather on Friday led to an additional 18,000 outages due to falling trees and motor vehicle accidents Tuesday’s storm left nearly 325,000 customers without power and DLC crews — along with about 600 additional contractors and utility workers from other companies — have been working since then to restore power the company warned that some power lines may still pose a danger and urged people to remain on the lookout and avoid downed wires “This is the time in our collective response efforts when frustrations can run high and people can think that the worst has passed and maybe from a weather standpoint that’s true,” Waller said local officials are also raising awareness about the need for food among those left without power The long-term outages have left many of the affected with refrigerators full of spoiled food Mayor Ed Gainey said the city is working with County Executive Sara Innamorato’s office to solicit donations from corporations and foundations to support the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and other food pantries has already received a commitment of $100,000 from an anonymous funder we’re aware that people will have had to empty the contents of their fridge and will need some extra resources at the food banks and food pantries to help supplement anything that folks lost,” said county spokesperson Abigail Gardner on Friday Gainey said the city is also coordinating relief services with the Red Cross which has begun supporting senior high rises and other facilities to deliver shelf-stable food You can see a map of remaining DLC outages here and a list of storm recovery resources here Have a tip for the WESA newsroom? Email news@wesa.fm Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Officials with Duquesne Light and the city of Pittsburgh said Thursday afternoon that they’re making progress but still working on responding to the storm that slammed Pittsburgh and surrounding areas Tuesday night “We are operating all hands on deck around the clock to clear downed wires and trees and restore power to our entire service area,” he said Duquesne Light has brought in crews from eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Indiana to help The additional storm rolling in Thursday afternoon may delay the timetable for repairs officials should be able to offer an updated estimate for the return of service and we can keep progressing on the line that we’ve been on,” he said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey encouraged Pittsburghers to stay far away from any downed power lines “Please be cautious of every downed wire that’s out there,” Gainey said Gainey declared a state of emergency for the city Wednesday night which allows more legal flexibility to respond to the storm damage and expedite recovery efforts On Thursday he urged Pittsburghers to stay safe and avoid speeding on roads where signals may be out Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said the damage had hit across all areas of the city west – this one is very much widespread across the city,” he said Resources are available for those impacted City recreation centers and senior centers will be open late and the city’s EMS teams are adding additional crews to help deliver oxygen to those whose at-home oxygen supplies have been interrupted Department of Public Works Director Chris Hornstein said that residents can drop off debris and yard waste for free at several sites that will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m Food waste can be bagged and picked up at the curb though residents should avoid making their trash bags or containers too heavy Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said people in need of food especially those who utilize SNAP benefits and had to throw away their expired food Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting The Duquesne University Spring Commencement schedule is as follows: Each graduation will be livestreamed—visit the University’s Commencement website for details DU Times Thanks for visiting Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/25/2025 6:05:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Jerni Kiaku Signs With Indiana Women’s Basketball4/22/2025 3:28:00 PM | Women's Basketball Game Recap: Lacrosse | 4/19/2025 3:40:00 PM "The senior class has been an amazing group to work with," head coach Tracy Coyne said and they really put their heart and soul into the lacrosse program in trying to build a positive culture." Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 3/23/2025 5:53:00 PM Thanks for visiting Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/24/2025 7:03:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Spiritus est qui vivificateIt is the Spirit that Gives Life Meet the community building leaders across the Duquesne University campus Title IX Coordinator and Director of Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Teaching Associate Professor of English and Director of Women’s and Gender Studies Duquesne University's Juneteenth 2025 Celebration will feature guest speaker Dr Professor Emeritus of Africana/Black Studies at Penn State University Read the Certificate Program Fall 2023 magazine story You will discover that our Social Impact commitment to community building and inclusion is seen in action every day on campus Our ERGs are open to the entire Duquesne University community Explore the many diverse resources available to our entire Duquesne University community Learn more about benefits for veterans Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Our purpose is simple and clear: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health Our approach ties directly to our purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health™ Find out how we're supporting our people Collaboration removes financial barriers to higher education and supports talent pipeline for future pharmacists Duquesne and CVS Pharmacy are committed to advancing health equity and empowering CVS Pharmacy colleagues to grow their careers access to an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited program time commitments and lack of financial and employment support have acted as barriers that disproportionally affect under-resourced or remote communities The collaboration will help CVS Pharmacy employees earn their degrees through a flexible online program that allows them to balance career “This partnership exemplifies Duquesne’s commitment to providing 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emergency due to the extensive damage The devastation wasn't limited to residential areas crews are working to repair the damage in time for the event This severe weather event underscores the importance of robust infrastructure and swift response from utility companies like Duquesne Light The company's proactive communication and call for outage reports are crucial steps in managing this crisis Looking Ahead: The National Weather Service predicts that severe weather will clear from the Northeast by midweek Duquesne Light plays a vital role in the region's commitment to renewable energy The company is partnering with Pittsburgh International Airport on a project to significantly expand its solar power capacity This expansion will generate an additional 4.7 megawatts of clean energy reducing carbon emissions by approximately 5 million pounds annually This demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to sustainable energy solutions showcases the importance of resilient energy infrastructure in the face of extreme weather The microgrid's ability to generate its own power while maintaining a connection to the main grid serves as a blueprint for other airports and communities The storm served as a stark reminder of the power of nature and the crucial role of utility companies in keeping communities safe and powered Duquesne Light's ongoing efforts in both immediate crisis response and long-term sustainable energy initiatives highlight their commitment to the Pittsburgh region Stay informed: Check Duquesne Light's website and social media for updates on power restoration Report outages promptly and prioritize safety The storm left over 200,000 Duquesne Light customers without power causing widespread disruption across Pittsburgh A severe storm with high winds and possibly heavy rain caused significant damage to the power grid Duquesne Light is actively working to restore power to affected customers prioritizing safety and addressing damaged infrastructure The duration of the outages depends on the extent of the damage and the progress of restoration efforts Duquesne Light provides updates as they become available Check Duquesne Light's official website and social media channels for the most current information on restoration progress and affected areas and monitor Duquesne Light’s updates for restoration timelines The scale of the outage emphasizes the need for more resilient and robust power grid infrastructure to withstand severe weather events The event underscores the importance of investing in renewable energy sources and diversifying energy infrastructure to improve reliability and resilience Specific areas most affected by the outage will vary and are best found through updates from Duquesne Light’s official channels Contact Duquesne Light immediately through their designated emergency reporting lines or website to report any damage related to the outage All trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved @ 2025 Nishtya 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