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CBS News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Ron Howard and Henry Winkler talk "Happy Days" reunion at Steel City Con
It's the Pittsburgh mecca for all things fandom. Steel City Con is back at the Monroeville Convention Center. At 10 a.m. on Friday, the doors to Steel City Con opened to thousands of pop culture fans, who were coming to do everything from a little shopping for vintage toys and art to showing off their unique outfits and costumes. The Kayla family, who came all dressed as different versions of Superman, say that this event is, "This has been kind of our tradition since he was little, little," said J.W. Kayla. "We started working on little costumes and then it grew into where we would just plan out a nice family costume and go do a quick change at the hotel, come back and do something different the rest of the day. I love it. It keeps you young and it's fun!" And part of the fun for a lot of people at these types of conventions is meeting their favorite celebrities. This weekend, over 30 stars from film and TV have made the journey to western Pennsylvania to connect with fans. And this Steel City Con is especially big because for the first time since the hit TV show "Happy Days" wrapped in 1984, its core cast members Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Anson Williams and Don Most are all back together. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose met up with both Ron Howard and Henry Winkler backstage. Chris DeRose: "What's so great about coming to these conventions and meeting fans?" Howard: "First of all, it's great, when you are working on film sets all the time, you are working more for each other and yourself, and you might to a primer or something, but it's all kind of formal," Howard said. And here, you just get that direct energy. But look, I got to say, largely we are here to have a reunion. And we all stay in touch, all of us. And here we are all going to be together and hang and have dinner." Winkler: "For the first time ever, we are all together. I have been with Don and Anson before, but this is Ron's second convention in history. I am overwhelmed that we are here all together." DeRose: "What makes 'Happy Days' withstand the test of time? It is still going; you can still turn on the TV and watch it." Winkler: "I will tell you why. Our leader, the genius of Garry Marshall set it in the 50s so it would be timeless, so that no matter when you turn it on, it was never dated and that was his thought, and the stories are human, wonderful stories." Howard: "They are about family, they are about friendship and those themes just endure." DeRose: "Well if Michael Keaton were here, another great Pittsburgher, we would have a 'Night Shift' reunion!" Howard: "We sure would. We sure would." Winkler: "Yes." DeRose: "Next time!" Howard: "Next time, you bet." DeRose: "Thank you guys!" Steel City Con runs through Sunday, April 6. For tickets and more information, click here .
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
South Range softball prepped for title run
BEAVER TWP., Ohio (WKBN) – South Range softball came up one game shy of a state championship in 2024 and looks to get over the hump this season. 'I'm very excited about this group of girls. We have a big junior class, three seniors this year,' said Raiders head coach Jeff DeRose. 'We have a freshman that's going to be starting, a couple of sophomores. I mean, we're very well-rounded.' The Raiders lost to Liberty 5-3 in the OHSAA Division III State Title game in 2024 with a team mostly filled with sophomores. 'The expectations are we should probably, hopefully, we'll get back to the regional tournament and see what happens after that,' DeRose said. Coach DeRose's squad only graduated one senior in 2024, as his team is filled with mostly juniors. 'We all have that mentality of trying to hold up to expectations, you know? I feel like this year, we just have to focus on staying true to ourselves, just not focusing on the state game and trying to take it game by game,' said senior pitcher Jayli Wilt. The Raiders have 12 juniors as the backbone of the team this season. 'I'm very confident, we have a lot of great players on this team, great individuals, great people and I feel like those build up to a great team,' said senior Giada Pauline. 'I definitely think that we can make it to the state tournament again.' This year, the Raiders are facing some injuries, including returning starter Addison Wardle, who is out due to an ACL tear. 'We're all great players, we just need to put it together,' said senior player Riley Deciancio. 'We all are here for a reason. We all have very good strengths and when we're together as a team, it's going to be great.' Coach DeRose said due to injuries, some players are going to be moving around the field in different positions. 'I think everyone has a strength in this team. Every position is filled, we could put any girl anywhere,' said junior Gabriella Spooner. 'We have a bunch of utility players and our pitching this year is amazing.' 'I think it lights a fire under us, more drive to get back,' said junior Anna Aey. 'Everyone expects us to get back in. For me, personally, if we fall short, I feel like that expectation shouldn't have been on us at that point.' Due to game cancellations from weather, the Raiders will start their season against Mentor on Thursday, March 27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
After forced pause, Va. schools resume Armed Services assessment testing
Students in a classroom. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images) High school students in Virginia have regained the ability to take a key career readiness exam, after an executive order from President Donald Trump suspended testing for over two weeks. In large part, the executive order cut 'non-essential' travel for Department of Defense civilian employees, disrupting the administration of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) assessment. The exam is vital in Virginia because it's one of the elements used to determine school accreditation, placing additional pressure on educators to prove schools successfully support students. On Thursday, the U.S. Army notified the Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPC), which administers the exams at schools across the country, that the education service specialists can begin resuming testing, according to Marshall Smith, a spokesman for MEPC. Schools, including in Caroline County and Northumberland County, had to cancel their exams. Northumberland County High School learned Friday that the test would once again be available to students. Shawn DeRose, principal at Annandale High School in Fairfax County and president of the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP), said principals are concerned about the impact the testing pause had on students and schools. 'The suspension of ASVAB testing, although brief, caused significant disruption for many high schools throughout Virginia,' said DeRose in a statement to the Mercury. 'Schools now face the challenge of securing alternative testing dates, which has become increasingly complex due to the limited availability of official proctors and existing scheduling commitments — including upcoming (Standards of Learning), AP, IB, and final exams.' Most importantly, he added that ASVAB testing is a 'critical component' of Virginia's new 3E Readiness framework, part of the overall accountability system to determine if schools meet the state standards for student success. The readiness framework is a plan that helps students prepare for life after high school, focusing on three main areas: getting a job, joining the military, or going to college or other schools. DeRose said he fears the disruption could impact whether a school is labeled 'off track' or, even worse, identified as 'needs intensive support.' Under the recently overhauled accountability system, schools are given one of four labels based on their performance: 'Distinguished,' 'On track,' 'Off Track,' and 'Needs Intensive Support.' Schools considered 'distinguished' are those that exceed the state's expectations for growth, achievement and readiness, while those that need 'intensive support' do not meet any of the state's expectations. In addition, 'on-track' and 'off-track' descriptors indicate whether schools generally meet expectations. Smith was uncertain if all Virginia high schools had been made aware of the change but encouraged schools to contact their respective ASVAB testing administrators to reschedule. He said approximately 620,000 students across the country took the exam last year. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
