James Santelli
@santelli.bsky.social
Pitt Volleyball, Pittsburgh Pirates, urbanism, transit, the usual. God's away on business.
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An anonymous hero just made a $500 donation(!!!) to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank via the Bandwagoner's Guide fundraiser.
Let's push this baby over the finish line.
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An anonymous hero just made a $500 donation(!!!) to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank via the Bandwagoner's Guide fundraiser.
Let's push this baby over the finish line.
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Tony Blanco Jr. hit some absolute tanks in last night’s AFL Home Run Derby, including one at 122.9 mph.
Jesse Borek wrote up the Pirates prospect’s slugging showcase:
Jesse Borek wrote up the Pirates prospect’s slugging showcase:
Inspired by late father, Pirates' Blanco Jr. powers way to Fall League HR Derby crown
MESA, Ariz. -- All that anyone could talk about during batting practice for the 2025 Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby was Tony Blanco Jr. From “that’s the biggest guy I’ve ever seen” to “he’s a beas...
www.mlb.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Tony Blanco Jr. hit some absolute tanks in last night’s AFL Home Run Derby, including one at 122.9 mph.
Jesse Borek wrote up the Pirates prospect’s slugging showcase:
Jesse Borek wrote up the Pirates prospect’s slugging showcase:
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4️⃣ You may have heard Pennsylvania Dems kept their 3 supreme court seats.
This means they keep their 5-2 majority.
But don't sleep on this, too: Results all but shuts the door on the GOP getting a majority on this court before 2029. GOP really wanted it ahead of 2028: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
This means they keep their 5-2 majority.
But don't sleep on this, too: Results all but shuts the door on the GOP getting a majority on this court before 2029. GOP really wanted it ahead of 2028: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
4️⃣ You may have heard Pennsylvania Dems kept their 3 supreme court seats.
This means they keep their 5-2 majority.
But don't sleep on this, too: Results all but shuts the door on the GOP getting a majority on this court before 2029. GOP really wanted it ahead of 2028: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
This means they keep their 5-2 majority.
But don't sleep on this, too: Results all but shuts the door on the GOP getting a majority on this court before 2029. GOP really wanted it ahead of 2028: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
I’ll still be away on vacation; could one of you print this out and take it to College Gameday?
November 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I’ll still be away on vacation; could one of you print this out and take it to College Gameday?
Proof positive that there is Life After Olivia Babcock for a school’s volleyball program
Sierra Canyon wins Southern Section Division 1 girls' volleyball title
Sierra Canyon wins Southern Section Division 1 girls' volleyball title
Sierra Canyon won the Southern Section Division 1 girls' volleyball title Saturday night, ending Mater Dei’s bid for a three-peat.
www.latimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Proof positive that there is Life After Olivia Babcock for a school’s volleyball program
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THAT'S A PITT VOLLEYBALL SWEEP 🧹🧹🧹
TURN ON THE VICTORY LIGHTS.
TURN ON THE VICTORY LIGHTS.
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
THAT'S A PITT VOLLEYBALL SWEEP 🧹🧹🧹
TURN ON THE VICTORY LIGHTS.
TURN ON THE VICTORY LIGHTS.
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Pitt is one UVA or SMU loss from controlling their destiny
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Pitt is one UVA or SMU loss from controlling their destiny
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The Pittsburgh Riverhounds take down Detroit City FC on penalties in the USL Eastern Conference Semifinals in front of a sellout record crowd of 6,220
Eastern Conference Final at home vs. Rhode Island FC next Saturday
Pittsburgh is a soccer town
Eastern Conference Final at home vs. Rhode Island FC next Saturday
Pittsburgh is a soccer town
November 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds take down Detroit City FC on penalties in the USL Eastern Conference Semifinals in front of a sellout record crowd of 6,220
Eastern Conference Final at home vs. Rhode Island FC next Saturday
Pittsburgh is a soccer town
Eastern Conference Final at home vs. Rhode Island FC next Saturday
Pittsburgh is a soccer town
given the situation, probably one of the worst punts of the season
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
given the situation, probably one of the worst punts of the season
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Good Good Score Score™️™️
November 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Good Good Score Score™️™️
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The ACC refuses to be normal.
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The ACC refuses to be normal.
a campaign we can call support
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
a campaign we can call support
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Everything’s coming up Pitt.
Now if some of these annoying ACC teams could lose
Now if some of these annoying ACC teams could lose
We're going up in the polls. 20, 22, 23 all lost
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Everything’s coming up Pitt.
Now if some of these annoying ACC teams could lose
Now if some of these annoying ACC teams could lose
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teen girl squad has changed over the years
November 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
teen girl squad has changed over the years
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Giving a hard endorsement to the peacock documentary Downey Wrote That, basically an SNL clip show for sickos
November 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Giving a hard endorsement to the peacock documentary Downey Wrote That, basically an SNL clip show for sickos
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if Alex Thompson's digging into who politicians follow on social media, he should really check out the sitting vice president
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
if Alex Thompson's digging into who politicians follow on social media, he should really check out the sitting vice president
Well you must admit it’s embarrassing for his wife…
Oh, he doesn’t have one?
But his girlfriend must be appalled…
No girlfriend either?
Then who the hell cares!
Oh, he doesn’t have one?
But his girlfriend must be appalled…
No girlfriend either?
Then who the hell cares!
Axios tried to bust James Talarico for following adult content creators on Instagram and I'm genuinely impressed by his campaign's response
November 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Well you must admit it’s embarrassing for his wife…
Oh, he doesn’t have one?
But his girlfriend must be appalled…
No girlfriend either?
Then who the hell cares!
Oh, he doesn’t have one?
But his girlfriend must be appalled…
No girlfriend either?
Then who the hell cares!
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John Fetterman's memoir is set for release on Tuesday. The hardcover is currently #45,295 on Amazon, the Kindle version is #161,122. So while Republicans are happy to see Fetterman go on Fox and embarrass Democrats, they're not willing to actually shell out cash for his book
November 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
John Fetterman's memoir is set for release on Tuesday. The hardcover is currently #45,295 on Amazon, the Kindle version is #161,122. So while Republicans are happy to see Fetterman go on Fox and embarrass Democrats, they're not willing to actually shell out cash for his book
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James 🤝 Flacco
Going from Pitt
To Delaware
Going from Pitt
To Delaware
November 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
James 🤝 Flacco
Going from Pitt
To Delaware
Going from Pitt
To Delaware
gorgeous Saturday in Newark, Delaware
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
gorgeous Saturday in Newark, Delaware
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Erin Koper running on a “Pittsburgh is a violent hellhole” platform, losing her city council race by 49 points in a district Trump lost by 33 points and then immediately declaring she is selling her house and leaving Pittsburgh has got me cackling in some kind of way this morning. Girl, bye.
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Erin Koper running on a “Pittsburgh is a violent hellhole” platform, losing her city council race by 49 points in a district Trump lost by 33 points and then immediately declaring she is selling her house and leaving Pittsburgh has got me cackling in some kind of way this morning. Girl, bye.
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think the supreme court stay temporarily blocking snap distribution is both a) a normal procedural thing and b) gonna bring even more public attention to the white house trying to block hungry people from being fed, laying the blame right at the feet of who it belongs to
November 8, 2025 at 2:58 AM
think the supreme court stay temporarily blocking snap distribution is both a) a normal procedural thing and b) gonna bring even more public attention to the white house trying to block hungry people from being fed, laying the blame right at the feet of who it belongs to
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I hate that this is now a regularly scheduled announcement, but SNAP is 9X the size of the charitable food system. Food banks and pantries need help helping folks right now.
If you can donate or volunteer, please do. If you need help, it's out there.
Find your Feeding America food bank here:
If you can donate or volunteer, please do. If you need help, it's out there.
Find your Feeding America food bank here:
Find Your Local Food Bank and Holiday Food Boxes | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and holiday food boxes in your community.
www.feedingamerica.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I hate that this is now a regularly scheduled announcement, but SNAP is 9X the size of the charitable food system. Food banks and pantries need help helping folks right now.
If you can donate or volunteer, please do. If you need help, it's out there.
Find your Feeding America food bank here:
If you can donate or volunteer, please do. If you need help, it's out there.
Find your Feeding America food bank here:
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Final: Pitt 78, Longwood 60
Damarco Minor had a game-high 23 points, while Brandin Cummings had 19 and Roman Siulepa scored 12. The Panthers were +13 in rebounds, shot 48% in the second half and were an astonishing 12/30 from three to win this one.
Damarco Minor had a game-high 23 points, while Brandin Cummings had 19 and Roman Siulepa scored 12. The Panthers were +13 in rebounds, shot 48% in the second half and were an astonishing 12/30 from three to win this one.
November 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Final: Pitt 78, Longwood 60
Damarco Minor had a game-high 23 points, while Brandin Cummings had 19 and Roman Siulepa scored 12. The Panthers were +13 in rebounds, shot 48% in the second half and were an astonishing 12/30 from three to win this one.
Damarco Minor had a game-high 23 points, while Brandin Cummings had 19 and Roman Siulepa scored 12. The Panthers were +13 in rebounds, shot 48% in the second half and were an astonishing 12/30 from three to win this one.
🧹 PITT SWEEPS VA TECH 25-13, -12, -17
Panthers out-hit the Hokies .352 to .077, led by Blaire Bayless with 8 kills.
Just as importantly, they only needed 12 swings tonight from Olivia Babcock. #PittBS
Panthers out-hit the Hokies .352 to .077, led by Blaire Bayless with 8 kills.
Just as importantly, they only needed 12 swings tonight from Olivia Babcock. #PittBS
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
🧹 PITT SWEEPS VA TECH 25-13, -12, -17
Panthers out-hit the Hokies .352 to .077, led by Blaire Bayless with 8 kills.
Just as importantly, they only needed 12 swings tonight from Olivia Babcock. #PittBS
Panthers out-hit the Hokies .352 to .077, led by Blaire Bayless with 8 kills.
Just as importantly, they only needed 12 swings tonight from Olivia Babcock. #PittBS
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Decision Desk does good and important work, but sometimes you learn patience the really hard way -- www.kuow.org/stories/kuow...
Decision Desk HQ retracts call projecting Harrell’s victory in Seattle mayor’s race
The firm Decision Desk HQ has rescinded their projection that incumbent Bruce Harrell would prevail over his challenger Katie Wilson in the Seattle mayor’s race.
www.kuow.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Decision Desk does good and important work, but sometimes you learn patience the really hard way -- www.kuow.org/stories/kuow...