High school basketball roundup for Jan. 14, 2026: A night to remember for 2 of WPIAL’s highest-scoring stars
Julian Semplice hit four 3-pointers, scored 24 points and reached the 1,000-point mark for his career, leading Chartiers Valley to a 73-44 victory over Allderdice in nonsection boys basketball Wednesday night. Luca Federico and Silas Verzich each added 13 points for the Colts (13-1). Anthony Abrahams led Allderdice (9-7) with...
Marcus Freeman says Notre Dame must ‘leave no doubt’ in future CFP discussions — and addresses NFL rumors
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman spoke with reporters Wednesday for the first time since the Irish were left out of the College Football Playoff. He touched on multiple topics, including addressing some big additions through the transfer portal. Here are six things Freeman said: Freeman preaches to his players that...
O’Connor, top public safety officials vow to better Pittsburgh police relations with citizens
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and his top public safety officials on Wednesday vowed to focus on building relationships between police and the communities they serve, improve officer wellness and address violent crime. “First and foremost, we always have to focus on violent crime and quality of life issues,” Acting Police...
Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh’s newspaper void
In Pittsburgh, we don’t just weather change; we lead it. Ours is a city forged in the heat of the mills and built on a foundation of grit and resilience that defines us to this day. While the era of a daily newspaper arriving at every doorstep every morning has...
Bill Dudley: Attacking Powell only undercuts Trump’s goals
If President Donald Trump thinks piling pressure on the Federal Reserve will further his goal of lowering interest rates and stimulating economic growth, he should think again. On the contrary, it’s likely to have the opposite effect. It’s hard to see the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome...
The standard is the standard: Here are the Top 19 ‘Tomlinisms’
Nineteen years as Steelers head coach. So many more “Tomlinisms.” Mike Tomlin was known for his wit during news conferences after Steelers games. Many of his short, memorable phrases became known as “Tomlinisms.” Obviously, “the standard is the standard” set the bar high for “things of that nature.” Let’s take...
Aaron Riggleman: AI needs national guardrails
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming how Pennsylvanians work, learn and deliver essential, everyday services. From manufacturing shop floors and health care systems to small businesses and startups, AI tools are improving productivity and expanding opportunity. But the benefits of this technology depend on clear, consistent rules. Without federal leadership,...
Read Mike Tomlin’s farewell to Steelers Nation
Mike Tomlin’s 19-year tenure as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers came to a close Tuesday when he announced he was stepping down. Here’s everything Tomlin had to say in a prepared statement released on social media: “After much thought and reflection, I have decided to step down as head...
Letter to the editor: DOJ’s transgender subpoena sets dangerous precedent
Kudos to Chief Judge Cathy Bissoon for blocking the DOJ’s subpoena for the medical records of transgender children and to UPMC Children’s Hospital for refusing to turn over those records (“Judge blocks access to UPMC transgender care records,” Dec. 27, TribLive). As Bissoon wrote, this request for “deeply private and...
Letter to the editor: What’s wrong with PennWest
In regards to the report that PennWest University will eliminate academic majors (“More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block,” Dec. 24, TribLive), specifically Spanish, art education and others — some academic, some truly belonging at a community college or technical college: This is not what “universities” do; rather,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 13, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Fox Chapel 53, Butler 51 Seneca Valley 50, Pine-Richland 37 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 69, Connellsville 58 Central Catholic 62, Imani Christian 34 Hempfield 71, Norwin 57 Upper St. Clair 43, Mt. Lebanon 36 Class 5A Section 1 Uniontown 64, Franklin...
High school roundup for Jan. 14, 2026: Coach Jim Rocco hits milestone in North Catholic win
Jason Fredericks led all scorers with 30 points, leading North Catholic to an 80-67 victory over Deer Lakes in Section 1-4A boys basketball Tuesday night and giving coach Jim Rocco his 400th career win with Penn Hills, Penn-Trafford and the Trojans. Brandon Pickett added 23 points, Brady Trout finished with...
Editorial: Mike Tomlin’s exit and Pittsburgh’s future
Calls for Mike Tomlin to step down are not new. They tend to surface the same way every time — after an ugly loss, after a season that ends not with hope but with disappointment. Monday night’s 30-6 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans followed that familiar script. It was...
Kevin Patullo dismissed as Eagles offensive coordinator
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles fell from eighth in total offense in 2024 to 24th in 2025. Their historic running game from 2024 fell off despite returning 10 of 11 starters. And in the end, it’s first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo who will face the consequences. The Eagles announced Patullo had...
In brief: Happenings across the Penn Hills area
AAA recognizes local police departments for road safety efforts AAA East Central honored police departments last month for their efforts to increase road safety for motorists. Sixty-five Western Pennsylvania departments received platinum awards, while 23 departments were honored with gold or silver awards. Among the local platinum recipients are police...
Mike Tomlin to Ravens? Here’s what Baltimore owner said
Could Mike Tomlin be ditching the black and gold for purple and black? Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti offered his thoughts, after he was informed of Tomlin’s departure from the Steelers Tuesday. “He did? Is it official? he asked about Tomlin’s decision to step down as head coach. A reporter then...
‘Wicked’ tour prepares for 5-week run at the BenedumVideo
More than a dozen trucks carrying hundreds of props and set pieces lined up behind the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday, preparing to transform the historic theater into the magical world of Oz. The tour of “Wicked” returns with opening night on Wednesday for its sixth run in...
Photos of former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin through the years
After nearly two decades on the sideline, Mike Tomlin is stepping down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. Tomlin, who never posted a losing season and delivered a Super Bowl title, leaves behind one of the most consistent runs in franchise history — and a fan base divided between gratitude for...
Matt K. Lewis: The year’s new political fault lines are already forming
That escalated quickly. We’re barely into 2026, and events are already unfolding that could meaningfully reshape the political landscape. The death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis last week, has the potential...
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hopes to fill empty storefronts ahead of NFL Draft
As the NFL Draft is set to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle has nearly 50 empty storefronts. A local nonprofit is racing to fill dozens of those spaces before the April event. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is always working to fill vacant...
‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68
Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died. He was 68. His first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced the death Tuesday on...
The Stroller, Jan. 14, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Free rides available to...
Joe Starkey returns to TribLive as sports columnist
Veteran sports columnist and broadcaster Joe Starkey is joining TribLive, the company announced Tuesday, adding one of the most respected voices in Western Pennsylvania to its sports coverage of Pittsburgh’s professional and college teams. Starkey, who worked at the Trib earlier in his career, is an award-winning sportscaster, radio host...
Barbara McQuade: The DOJ suing for voter data is dangerous on many levels
Uncle Sam wants you. And now he wants your voting data, too. The law — and long-standing policy — say he shouldn’t get it. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits in 23 states and the District of Columbia seeking access to detailed voter information for the purpose of...
Pittsburgh Opera announces appointment of new general director
The Pittsburgh Opera announced Tuesday that it will enter a fresh chapter with new general director William Powers, who will take the reins on July 1 after the company’s 2025-26 season. Powers — who has decades of experience working in the performing arts and has spent much of his career...
