# what's happening (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 25 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover what's happening. Page: Feed: --- ## [Upper St. Clair hosts Mt. Lebanon in football opener](https://www.thealmanac.net/sports/2026/aug/23/upper-st-clair-hosts-mt-lebanon-in-football-opener/) _2026-08-23 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ The 2026 high school football season gets underway with two of the WPIAL’s storied programs butting helmets in the Battle of the South Hills when Upper St. Clair hosts Mt. Lebanon at 7 p.m. Aug. 28. “This is a great way to start the season,” said USC skipper Mike Junko. “Both towns really show up \[…\] ## [Finishing is the mission at Upper St. Clair](https://www.thealmanac.net/football/2026/aug/23/finishing-is-the-mission-at-upper-st-clair/) _2026-08-23 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ Second-best doesn’t play well at Upper St. Clair. So after years of almost, the Panthers are prepared to finish this football season. “Expectations here never change,” said Mike Junko, who enters his eighth season as USC head coach. “Challenge for a conference title and find a way to win a WPIAL championship.” The Panthers own \[…\] ## [South Fayette’s past dictates return to ranks](https://www.thealmanac.net/south-hills/2026/aug/23/south-fayettes-past-dictates-return-to-ranks/) _2026-08-23 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ South Fayette football is going back to the future to regain its rank in athletics at the high school. Since winning back-to-back state championships in 2013 and 2014 and a WPIAL title in 2018, the program has become stagnant. Since the turn of the decade, the Lions have enjoyed only one winning season. From 2020 \[…\] ## [Nothing set in ink this season at Peters Township](https://www.thealmanac.net/south-hills/2026/aug/23/nothing-set-in-ink-this-season-at-peters-township/) _2026-08-23 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ The No. 2 pencil will be the most valuable piece of equipment in the Peters Township tool box this football season. “I threw the pens out,” said TJ Plack, who enters his 11th year as Indians head coach. “There are no pens in the office. We’re going to be doing a lot of erasing.” The \[…\] ## [Execution Is The Moat](https://aspiringforintelligence.substack.com/p/execution-is-the-moat) _2026-08-21 · Vivek Ramaswami · Aspiring for Intelligence_ The largest revenue pools in AI today were all dismissed as moatless commodities ## [What's Happening This Weekend \[August 21-23, 2026\]](https://theroundupbos.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-weekend-august-434) _2026-08-21 · Grace · The Roundup_ Your weekend roundup of cool and fun things to check out in and around Boston! ## [#TNCWeekend: 8.21-8.23☀️](https://thenolacollective.substack.com/p/tncweekend-821-823) _2026-08-20 · The Nola Collective · The Nola Collective - New Orleans Social Hub_ From Vintage Fest and live shows to wellness resets and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans! ## [Why Mark Walter’s financial crisis will not halt squash’s LA28 plans](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/why-mark-walters-financial-crisis) _2026-08-20 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ As the American faces a $21 billion federal probe, his stakes in Chelsea and the LA Dodgers look vulnerable - but ring-fenced funding means his major Olympic sports investments appear safe ## [It’s all relative for Bethel Park’s Novak](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/aug/19/its-all-relative-for-bethel-parks-novak/) _2026-08-19 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ Max Novak relates to Tom Brady, but not because the Bethel Park quarterback compares himself to the NFL’s greatest signal caller. “Definitely, his story’s stuck with me,” said Novak. “When (Brady) wasn’t the best and nobody wanted him, picked him last, I feel like he overcame a lot and I feel like I had to \[…\] ## [One year of We Hyperfocus](https://wehyperfocus.substack.com/p/one-year-of-we-hyperfocus) _2026-08-19 · Annie Ridout · We Hyperfocus_ What I’ve learnt. What’s happening next... ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5Bko33JRp5Dr) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [The Magic of Maker Camp](https://makered.substack.com/p/the-magic-of-maker-camp) _2026-08-18 · Dale Dougherty · MakerEd_ It’s an immersive experience of making things with your friends. It’s a lot of fun. ## [Peters Township boys off to fast start on the links](https://www.thealmanac.net/south-hills/2026/aug/18/peters-township-boys-off-to-fast-start-on-the-links/) _2026-08-18 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ Peters Township placed four golfers in the Top Six and coasted to victory in the Tri-County Athletic Director’s Association (TRICADA) Championships played Aug. 14 at the Nemacolin Country Club. The Indians followed up that showing by taking the title at the Jerry Roman Memorial Chairman’s Cup played Aug. 17 at Cedarbrook Golf Course. Caden Benson \[…\] ## [Eaze Update](https://ufcw324.org/eaze-update/) _2026-08-18 · Jenna Thompson · UFCW 324_ August 14, 2026 This past Friday our union concluded oral testimony in the second day of the minimum wage grievance/arbitration for EAZE drivers. During the arbitration, the employer called no \[…\] The post Eaze Update appeared first on UFCW 324 . ## [What's Happening This Week \[August 17 - 21, 2026\]](https://theroundupbos.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-week-august-fdc) _2026-08-17 · Grace · The Roundup_ Your weekly roundup of cool and fun things to check out in and around Boston! ## [WGAN Live at the MEREDA Fall Conference](https://wgan.com/2026/08/17/wgan-live-at-the-mereda-fall-conference/) _2026-08-17 · dmartignetti · Newsradio WGAN_ How Will Maine’s Next Governor Shape Real Estate? WGAN Morning News with Matt Gagnon will broadcast live from the MEREDA… ## ['Monkey Whisperers'called in to help keep India’s Olympic bid on track](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/monkey-whisperers-called-in-to-keep) _2026-08-17 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ While New Delhi deploys unconventional animal control to protect the Badminton World Championships, bureaucratic chaos and governance crises continue to threaten India’s ambitions to host the Games ## [LLM Vocabulary](https://ratik.in/writing/llm-vocab) _2026-08-17 · Ratik's Writing_ AI-Assisted programming has added certain words and phrases to my technical vocabulary. Some of these are fine, most of them make me wince. They are, however, useful when talking to a clanker. All the clankers seem to understand the intent behind these words and phrases really well. Even if I actively avoid using them, they always manage to sneak into my context window eventually. Here's my list:… ## [LLM Vocabulary](https://ratik.in/writing/llm-vocab) _2026-08-17 · Ratik's Writing_ AI-Assisted programming has added certain words and phrases to my technical vocabulary. Some of these are fine, most of them make me wince. They are, however, useful when talking to a clanker. All the clankers seem to understand the intent behind these words and phrases really well. Even if I actively avoid using them, they always manage to sneak into my context window eventually. Here's my list:… ## [What’s happening this week: August 16-August 22, 2026](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-week-august-f21) _2026-08-16 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week ## [#TNCWeekend: 8.14-8.16☀️](https://thenolacollective.substack.com/p/tncweekend-814-816) _2026-08-14 · The Nola Collective · The Nola Collective - New Orleans Social Hub_ From networking events and live shows to wellness resets and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans! ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jP4P4zJxTDfw) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [What's Happening This Weekend \[August 14-16, 2026\]](https://theroundupbos.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-weekend-august-d47) _2026-08-14 · Grace · The Roundup_ Your weekend roundup of cool and fun things to check out in and around Boston! ## [My life had become Groundhog Day.](https://wehyperfocus.substack.com/p/my-life-had-become-groundhog-day) _2026-08-14 · Annie Ridout · We Hyperfocus_ Something had to change. ## [JPMorgan’s secret FIFA deal casts dark shadow over new Olympic partnership](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/jpmorgans-secret-fifa-deal-casts) _2026-08-14 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ Embroiled in a controversial plot to sell off a massive stake in the FIFA World Cup, the American bank is facing intense scrutiny over its new multi-million dollar Olympic sponsorship deal ## [Irvine Council Shows Strong Support for Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance](https://ufcw324.org/33095-2/) _2026-08-13 · Michelle Dong · UFCW 324_ UFCW 324 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 Contact: Jenna Thompson, jthompson@ufcw324.org, 949.246.1620 Leigh Shelton, 503.875.8410 Irvine Council Shows Strong Support for Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance 5 of \[…\] The post Irvine Council Shows Strong Support for Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance appeared first on UFCW 324 . ## [What’s Happening – Week of Aug. 16](https://www.thealmanac.net/life-culture/2026/aug/13/whats-happening-week-of-aug-16-2/) _2026-08-13 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ LEBO REC Registration is being accepted at mt.lebanon.org for Mt. Lebanon recreation programs. Offered are: Karate on Mondays and Wednesdays for ages 7 to adult, beginners through all belts, beginning Aug. 24 Sporties for Shorties for ages 3 to 6 beginning Aug. 31 with morning and afternoon sessions available. The program helps children develop strength, \[…\] ## [South Hills eliminated in Pony World Series](https://www.thealmanac.net/sports/2026/aug/13/south-hills-eliminated-in-pony-world-series/) _2026-08-13 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ South Hills had high expectations for its second straight appearance in the Pony World Series but the East Zone champion saw an early exit from the tournament. The team of 13- and 14-year-old all-stars from Peters Township and surrounding communities, however, went two-and-out in the event played Aug. 7-12 at the Historic Lew Hays Field \[…\] ## [Peters Township hires Bethel Park’s Heuler as girls soccer coach](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/aug/13/peters-township-hires-bethel-parks-heuler-as-girls-soccer-coach/) _2026-08-13 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Rob Heuler of Bethel Park experienced an odd feeling when he recently attended a captain’s practice in his new capacity as Peters Township High School varsity girls soccer coach. “I walked into the stadium with different eyes,” he said. “I felt only open arms. It was awesome and welcoming.” For the better part of his \[…\] ## [Low Birmingham crowds plant ‘seed of doubt’ as London 2029 World Athletics Championships bid comes under scrutiny](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/low-birmingham-crowds-plant-seed) _2026-08-13 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ High prices and bad marketing are blamed for the poor turnout at the European Athletics Championships, casting an unexpected doubt over plans to bring the sport’s flagship event back to Britain ## [Belle Vernon’s Humbert hired as Bethel Park AD](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/aug/12/belle-vernons-humbert-hired-as-bethel-park-ad/) _2026-08-12 · Eleanor Bailey · The Almanac_ Matt Humbert has been hired as the new athletic director at Bethel Park High School. He replaces Laura Grimm, who left Bethel Park in June to become the athletic director at Winchester Thurston School. Humbert comes to Bethel Park via Belle Vernon. He spent 11 years in a similar position at Belle Vernon Area School \[…\] ## [‘Houdini’ Infantino could press button on nuclear option if UEFA carry out boycott threat](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/houdini-infantino-could-press-button) _2026-08-12 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ Defiant over Europe’s demands he resign and buoyed by Donald Trump’s backing, there are fears the FIFA President will launch a scorched-earth counter-strike that could wreck the world’s game ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/m2iMdcYK9XRk) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Universal Design for Learning and Maker Education](https://makered.substack.com/p/universal-design-for-learning-and) _2026-08-11 · Dale Dougherty · MakerEd_ Five authors discuss their paper on the importance of providing different kinds of access to creative work ## [How I helped a group of Ethiopian runners become the first African athletes to seek asylum in the UK](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/how-i-helped-a-group-of-ethiopian) _2026-08-11 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ As the search begins for four Ugandan boxers missing from Glasgow 2026, history suggests they have already entered a well-practiced, underground network ## [What's Happening This Week \[August 10-14, 2026\]](https://theroundupbos.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-week-august-afa) _2026-08-10 · Grace · The Roundup_ Your weekly roundup of cool and fun things to check out in and around Boston! ## [Big Thrills and New Attractions Await at the 2026 Washington County Fair](https://www.thealmanac.net/uncategorized/2026/aug/09/big-thrills-and-new-attractions-await-at-the-2026-washington-county-fair-2/) _2026-08-09 · Digital Team · The Almanac_ Long before the trailers of livestock roll onto the fair- grounds, before the scent of funnel cakes and corndogs lace the air, a team of organizers and volunteers have been working for months on making this year’s fair the event of the summer. And once the last visitor has passed through the gates and the \[…\] ## [What’s happening this week: August 9-August 15. 2026](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-week-august-86c) _2026-08-09 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ A guide to what is happening in the Olympic Movement on and off the field of play this week ## [Car Cruise in South Park highlights Labor Day weekend fun](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/aug/07/car-cruise-in-south-park-highlights-labor-day-weekend-fun/) _2026-08-07 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Jim Gastgeb’s fascination with the automobile began as a youth when he accompanied his father on trips to the local dealership to buy a new car for the family. “Back then it was either a four-door Chevy Impala or a station wagon,” said Gastgeb, of Bethel Park. “I would always be glancing over at the \[…\] ## [Pharmacist 2026 Negotiations Updates](https://ufcw324.org/pharmacist-2026-negotiations-updates/) _2026-08-07 · Jenna Thompson · UFCW 324_ August 7, 2026 For the first time since we authorized an Unfair Labor Practice strike, we met with Albertsons and Ralphs for two long days filled with intense conversations. After \[…\] The post Pharmacist 2026 Negotiations Updates appeared first on UFCW 324 . ## [Every Sector Will Have a ‘Claude Code Moment'](https://aspiringforintelligence.substack.com/p/every-sector-will-have-a-claude-code) _2026-08-07 · Sabrina Albert · Aspiring for Intelligence_ How the Browser Becomes an Agent and Why We Invested in Polar Browser ## [What's Happening This Weekend \[August 7-9, 2026\]](https://theroundupbos.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-weekend-august) _2026-08-07 · Grace · The Roundup_ Your weekend roundup of cool and fun things to check out in and around Boston! ## [What do you want to do with your work/life?](https://wehyperfocus.substack.com/p/what-do-you-want-to-do-with-your) _2026-08-07 · Annie Ridout · We Hyperfocus_ This needs to start with you. I'm listening... ## [From “wretched” to “winners”: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of female athletes being allowed to compete in the Olympics](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/from-wretched-to-winners-celebrating) _2026-08-07 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ This week marks the centenary of athletics officials reluctantly voting to let women compete in the Games. This is the story of how early female athletes defied institutional sexism to run the world ## [#TNCWeekend: 8.7-8.9☀️](https://thenolacollective.substack.com/p/tncweekend-87-89) _2026-08-06 · The Nola Collective · The Nola Collective - New Orleans Social Hub_ From Red Dress Run events and live shows to pool parties and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans! ## [Let's circle back to the start, shall we?](https://wehyperfocus.substack.com/p/lets-circle-back-to-the-start-shall) _2026-08-06 · Annie Ridout · We Hyperfocus_ There are some changes afoot at We Hyperfocus HQ. Here's what's happening... ## [#TNCAgenda | Your August Social Calendar (80+ Events Inside)☀️](https://thenolacollective.substack.com/p/tncagenda-your-august-social-calendar) _2026-08-05 · The Nola Collective · The Nola Collective - New Orleans Social Hub_ August in New Orleans, featuring 80+ concerts, live music, networking events, wellness experiences, markets, hidden gems, and more to help you make the most of the month! ## [Bethel Park hosts another successful National Night Out](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/aug/05/bethel-park-hosts-another-successful-national-night-out/) _2026-08-05 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Bethel Park has gone to the dogs. And drones, too. In an effort to take a bite out of crime, the municipality showcased both during National Night Out held Aug. 4 at its new digs, the Park Avenue playground and parking lot. The vicinity adjacent to the Bethel Park Community Center is a venue change \[…\] ## [#TNCThingsToDo: Summer Starts Downtown ☀️](https://thenolacollective.substack.com/p/tncthingstodo-summer-starts-downtown-186) _2026-08-04 · The Nola Collective · The Nola Collective - New Orleans Social Hub_ More Downtown recommendations are on the way. We're continuing to share where we'd go, what we'd try, and how we'd experience Downtown New Orleans, plus great summer deals along the way. ## [4 things/places that aren't getting my money!!!](https://mediumrarenyc.substack.com/p/4-thingsplaces-that-arent-getting) _2026-08-04 · Nolita Dirtbag · MEDIUM RARE_ and one thing I would spend money on ## [July in Review](https://smallcapactivism.substack.com/p/july-in-review) _2026-08-04 · The Small Cap Activist_ A dissident who lost the vote and kept bidding, and a supplier that turned unpaid invoices into 31.4% of its customer ## [What's Happening This Week \[August 3-7, 2026\]](https://theroundupbos.substack.com/p/whats-happening-this-week-august) _2026-08-03 · Grace · The Roundup_ Your weekly roundup of cool and fun things to check out in and around Boston! ## [The Glaswegian #12: ‘Promised You a Miracle’ - Glasgow 2026 kept their word](https://duncanmackayveritas.substack.com/p/the-glaswegian-12-promised-you-a) _2026-08-03 · Duncan Mackay · Zeus Files_ Scotland has saved the Commonwealth Games, for now at least - and while hiding the event behind a paywall in the UK was an absolute disaster, the fact they were even staged means they were a winner