Elijah Williams: Drug courts fail women, but there’s a solution
When Susan Burton lost her 5-year-old son after he was struck by a police vehicle in Los Angeles, her grief drove her into addiction. Crack cocaine became her way to cope, and California’s response was to lock her up again and again. Over two decades, she was incarcerated six times,...
In brief: New office space in Leetsdale, road closures and more in Sewickley area
New office space Leetsdale officials voted 6-0 on April 9 to approve a $7,320 office build-out to be done by Pittsburgh-based Big Dog Construction. Councilman Scott Zahner was absent. Councilman James DeGori said the company was the lowest of two bidders. The new office space will be across from the...
Letter to the editor: Jesus, not Trump, is king
As I was driving home one day, and everyone was going about their business, I saw a man jogging and carrying a red flag, and of course the only thought that came into my mind was that of your president. On the flag was “Jesus is King.” How right he...
1,000 teens storm amusement park in ‘takeover’ that leaves 2 police officers injured
Two police officers were injured after more than 1,000 teens swarmed Orlando’s Icon Park in a “takeover.” Orange County Sheriff John Mina told the Tampa Bay Times the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and that the teens were running “crazy” throughout the park and starting fights. The outlet reported...
Letter to the editor: Iran, Israel and Trump
It is incomprehensible to believe Iran was any threat to the United States of America. In reality, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a threat to Donald Trump. Netanyahu did not persuade Trump to attack Iran as former secretary of state John Kerry has revealed Israel has tried to do...
Editorial: Security should not be political
Yet again, political violence is demanding attention. In 2025, an arsonist scaled a fence, slipped past security and set fire to the governor’s residence in Harrisburg while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside during Passover. The attack forced them to flee and left the home badly damaged. In...
The Stroller, April 29, 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. 5K Run planned in...
Letter to the editor: Iran’s transformation
Since Iran’s Islamist revolution in 1979, an unending cry has gone out: “Death to Israel and death to America.” That Islamic government has invested heavily over these past 47 years in its nuclear weapons program to do just that. Sadly, the Western world has ignored them as the Islamic regime...
Pirates farm report for April 28, 2026: Jared Triolo homers on rehab assignment with Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 10-17) and Memphis (Cardinals) were rained out. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. Next: Wednesday at Memphis (Cardinals), doubleheader, 1:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 6-15) took a 9-1 lead and held on for a 10-9 victory over Richmond (Giants). 3B Jared Triolo...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 28, 2026
High schools Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 6, North Hills 5 Butler 2, Seneca Valley 0 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon 4, Norwin 1 Hempfield 13, Woodland Hills 3 Class 5A Section 1 Latrobe 8, Armstrong 4 Penn-Trafford 13, Kiski Area 1 Franklin Regional 5, Plum 4...
High school roundup for April 28, 2026: Avonworth completes sweep, clinches section title outright
Winning pitcher Carson Franc went seven innings, allowing one unearned run on three hits with 11 strikeouts, to lift Avonworth to a 7-1 victory over South Park on Tuesday, sweeping the two-game series and clinching the Section 2-3A baseball title outright. France doubled and knocked in three runs and Patrick...
John Dorfman: Old Faithful picks returned 59% in past year
I’ve never seen the Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming. But I feel like it’s an old friend. I named one of my favorite stock-selection screens after it. To appear on the Old Faithful list, a stock has to: • Post good profits (15% return on equity) • Have debt under...
Chris Bryant: Your SUV habit is killing off my favorite car — the station wagon
For motoring enthusiasts like me, station wagons are a near perfect package, combining spaciousness with sleek looks, exciting driving dynamics and decent fuel efficiency. Unfortunately my love of no-nonsense wagons (or estates as they’re called in the UK, Kombis in Germany and “breaks” in France) is no longer widely shared....
Penguins’ power-play remains a work in progressVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play mirrors its regular-season ranking through five games of their first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series. The Penguins’ man-advantage was seventh-best in the NHL (24.1%) entering the playoffs, and ahead of Wednesday’s Game 6 against the Philadelphia Flyers, it sits at seventh among the league’s 16 qualifying...
Disneyland is now scanning your face at nearly every gate, sparking privacy concerns
LOS ANGELES — There’s nothing quite as identifiable as a face. Retailers use facial recognition technology to more easily nab shoplifters. Casinos have deployed it to keep card counters away. Even a popular New York City venue allegedly uses it to blackball people its millionaire owner considers adversaries. So, it...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of April 28, 2026
William Samo earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta in December. Hunter Lubbert was named to the dean’s list at Rutgers University-New Brunswick for the fall 2025 semester. Mara Brak, Lauren DeLeonardis, Sarah Janicki, Austin Johncour, Cassidy Johncour, Alexis...
Gallery: Around the world or close to home, the world in focus on April 28, 2026
Take a closer look at the moments that defined this story. These images capture the energy, emotion, and details you might have missed. TribLive’s gallery brings stories to life — moments of connection, place and the quiet beauty of everyday life....
Jessica Melugin: Social media bans bring problems and don’t work
Bans on social media for minors are having a political moment. Parents’ sincere concerns and politicians’ instincts to capitalize on those fears are driving federal and state legislation like the kind already in effect elsewhere in the world. But no amount of good intentions makes these efforts good policy. At...
Letter to the editor: Why would we let anyone vote without ID?
I must be missing something. You cannot buy cigarettes, alcohol or a vehicle, fly on a plane or even rent a hotel room in this country without showing a photo ID. Why would anyone in their right mind think it’s not an issue to let people vote without showing an...
Letter to the editor: Teach Constitution, not Commandments
Teach the Constitution in schools, not the Ten Commandments. Otherwise, children will soon learn it’s OK to override “Thou Shalt Not Kill” to kill those who do not accept whosoever is considered the lord thy God, that God’s name or sabbath! Children will learn it is OK to covet and...
Editorial: Do rigid public comment rules help?
Public comment periods are meant to let people talk to the government. Sometimes it’s about actions that are happening or decisions that are pending. Sometimes it’s about bringing problems to the government’s attention. A comment period is one mechanism municipalities, school boards and other agencies can use to make that...
The Stroller, April 28, 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. Tickets on sale for...
Letter to the editor: Trump has damaged America
America, “a shining city upon a hill,” I believe has been irreparably damaged due to President Trump and his supporters. This disgrace is clearly on you all. I couldn’t care less about Trump’s tiff with the Pope; it’s a Trump diversion. Let’s use common sense, vote with moral clarity and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 27, 2026
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 10, Seneca Valley 0 North Allegheny 10, North Hills 0 Section 2 Hempfield 10, Woodland Hills 6 Norwin 11, Mt. Lebanon 4 Class 5A Section 1 Plum 3, Franklin Regional 2 Penn-Trafford 4, Kiski Area 3 Latrobe 6, Armstrong 5...
High school roundup for April 27, 2026: Avonworth walks off South Park on Cooper Scharding homer
Cooper Scharding hit a two-run walk off home run in the eighth inning to lead Avonworth to a 7-5 comeback win over South Park in a matchup of the top two teams in Section 2-3A baseball Monday. Carson Franc went 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs and...
