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Pitt’s 5 worst losses of the Pat Narduzzi era
The Pitt football team has won an ACC championship and made six bowl appearances since Pat Narduzzi was hired as the program’s head coach in December 2014. But the Panthers also have experienced some crushing losses in his nine seasons, including Saturday’s 21-17 loss to Wake Forest. Here’s a look...
‘Bright, cheerful’: Improvements continue at Aquinas Academy in Hampton
When teachers and students returned to Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton this academic year, they were greeted with a “bright” and “cheerful” space that’s quite different from the typical 1950s Catholic school the building used to resemble, according to Leslie Mitros, the head of school. Aquinas Academy has completed...
Stratton Yatron: Biden, congressional leaders must unite to fight for Pa. jobs
As we enter the final weeks of a Senate race that may determine which party controls the U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz continue to argue over who will be the best fighter for hardworking Pennsylvania families. The upcoming debate between the two Senate candidates must...
Ed Sheeran bringing Mathematics Tour to Acrisure Stadium next summer
Pop star Ed Sheeran will bring his “+ - = ÷ x Tour” (pronounced “The Mathematics Tour”) to Acrisure Stadium on July 8 with special guests Khalid and Rosa Linn. This will be Sheeran’s first show at the newly renamed stadium, but he’s played Heinz Field as opener for Taylor...
Chronically ill patients could get easier access to new treatments if Pa. lawmakers act soon
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Chronically ill patients could find it easier to get their insurance companies to OK new treatments under a bill...
Hampton Township, physical therapist offer free health workshops
If you’re suffering from nagging back pain, a shoulder injury that’s making it difficult to swing a racket or tripping on the stairs, Hampton Township’s new health workshops might offer some helpful tips, according to Bill Ryder, the township’s Department of Community Services program supervisor. At the workshops, Eric Stiglmeier,...
Robert T. Smith: Tilting at global warming windmills
Just as Don Quixote tilted at the windmill of the evil giants in his mind, so we tilt at the windmill of man-caused global warming. The alleged environmentally friendly “green energy” alternatives are the add-on tragedy to the battle with the earth’s climate. While much of the world struggles with...
4 with Pittsburgh ties land on Forbes list of 400 richest Americans
Four people with significant ties to Pittsburgh made the latest Forbes 400 ranking of wealthiest Americans. David Tepper tops the local connections with an appearance at No. 33 with an estimated net worth of $18.5 billion. Tepper, the president and founder of the Appaloosa Management hedge fund, was raised in...
Westmoreland County senior spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Dylan Donitzen
The Mt. Pleasant boys soccer team got off to a solid start this season, going 5-4-1 overall with an even more impressive 5-1-1 section record. It was good enough to put the Vikings in the Section 3-2A title conversation, in second place behind Belle Vernon. Senior midfielder Dylan Donitzen is...
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Deer Lakes’ Mason Metzler
Deer Lakes is one of the teams to beat in WPIAL boys soccer, starting the season with a record of 6-0 in section play and 8-1 overall. Mason Metzler, captain and center back for the Lancers, has a very important role on the team. “My main goal is to keep...
Injury setback, memory of best friend spurs Jeannette grad Robert Kennedy to new heights for Old Dominion footballVideo
The reminder is always there for Robert Kennedy. It’s there multiple times a day. On his phone’s wallpaper, Kennedy has a picture of his best friend, Tre Cunningham. Cunningham was killed in a motorcycle accident in summer 2020, and the photo is a reminder of the friendship the former Jeannette...
After 2 years with no game action, DiNunzio-Biss emerging for IUP defenseVideo
Every football player in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference was in the same boat in 2020: no game action after the season was canceled because of the pandemic. Then there was IUP’s Drew DiNunzio-Biss. DiNunzio-Biss came to IUP in 2019 after starring at Kiski Area and spent that season as...
Even at 5-0, Penn State sees things to improve during bye week
Don’t call it a week off. James Franklin wants that to be known. There’s a difference, he said, between a bye week and a vacation. In other words, Penn State’s coach doesn’t believe his team has earned the latter just yet. So as Penn State approaches its lone bye week...
Letter to the editor: Say no to ‘Let Mom Die’ laws
“Let Mom Die” laws have become the norm among Republican legislatures. Under the leadership of Sen. Kim Ward, and the support of Reps. Eric Nelson, Leslie Rossi, Jason Silvis and others, our Republican-led Legislature has set the stage where Pennsylvania could be next. Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Doug Mastriano has...
In brief: Farmer’s market winds down, fall festival and more around Hampton
Farmers market nears end of season The Township of Hampton Farmer’s Market is held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 12 in the lower parking lot of the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road. Vendors for 2022 include Bates & Hayes Kettlekorn, Carlos Aviles Farms, Cindy Munchies, Cunning...
Letter to the editor: We must stop those who snub noses at societal norms
Regarding the article “Prosecutors ask for ‘Pink Hat Lady’ charged in Capitol riots to be placed on electronic monitoring” (Sept. 19, TribLIVE): This makes one undeniable statement. All of these people are products of malignant self-aggrandizement deceptions that they’ve fed themselves, along with a very dysfunctional type of political leadership....
Editorial: How many state parks is enough?
Pennsylvania is filled with natural beauty. The rivers. The forests. The mountains. The state is teeming with wildlife from the valleys of the southwest to the Appalachian peaks of the north-central region and the slopes to the sea of the Chesapeake watershed. It’s a vital part of what makes the...
In brief: AARP meeting, books and brews event and more in Plum, Oakmont
AARP Plum AARP will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 11 at Unity Community Church, 215 Unity Trestle Road, beginning at noon. Free hot dogs will be served with chips, cake and beverage. The entertainment for the meeting will be Quatrewaul, a barbershop quartet. Information about the Christmas party will...
In brief: Women’s Business Network, property appeal education forum and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Women’s Business Network Women’s Business Network members can take advantage of networking with other business women throughout the region, ongoing professional education, and leadership opportunities. All professional women are invited to visit a local meeting. Find out more at www.wbninc.com. Allegheny Valley Chapter meets at 8 a.m. Oct. 4 and...
In brief: Fall craft show, 5K race and more around Monroeville
Women’s Business Network Women’s Business Network members can take advantage of networking with other business women throughout the region, ongoing professional education, and leadership opportunities. All professional women are invited to visit a local meeting. Find out more at www.wbninc.com. Allegheny Valley Chapter meets at 8 a.m. Oct. 4 and...
In brief: Sewickley Valley Historical society talk, SHARP seminar and more around Quaker Valley area
Sewickley Valley Historical Society Join the Sewickley Valley Historical Society at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 when it welcomes author and professor Pat Farabaugh, who will present “Disastrous Floods and the Demise of Steel in Johnstown.” Johnstown is synonymous with floodwaters and steel. When the city was decimated by a flood...
In brief: Exquisite Bride event, e-waste collection and more in Pine, Richland
Exquisite Bride event On Oct. 8, The Exquisite Bride, located at 5349 William Flynn Highway in Gibsonia, is partnering with Emme Photobooth for a fall fashion extravaganza featuring dresses for mothers of the bride and groom. From 1-4 p.m., Emme Photo Booth’s mirror photo booth brings together touchscreen technology and...
Letter to the editor: Mike Doyle best choice for Congress in District 12
The new Pennsylvania congressional District 12 has the opportunity to elect an experienced leader in Mike Doyle of Plum Borough as its new representative. As a successful community-minded businessman, Doyle has been a member of Plum’s Council for 17 years and its chairman for 13. During that time, he led...
Letter to the editor: RGGI right step for Pa.
Carbon pollution is the leading greenhouse gas that causes climate change. Pennsylvania is the fifth largest generator of carbon pollution in the country, so it is great news that our state is part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a successful bipartisan effort that cuts carbon pollution coming from power...
The Stroller, Oct. 3, 2022: 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 a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Festival to aid local animal shelters The annual Fall for Animals...
