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Pirates farm report for Sept. 27, 2022: Quinn Priester touched up in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 74-74) only mustered two hits in another blowout loss to Columbus (Guardians), 7-1. RHP Quinn Priester (1-1, 3.86) started and went 4.1 innings, allowing four runs on three hits, including a home run, walking five and striking out four. RHP Colin Selby (3.00) followed and went two-thirds of...
Pumpkin sale at Fox Chapel church benefits Haitians
Haiti H2O: Hope to Opportunity will have a pumpkin sale from Oct. 6-9 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. Each year, Haiti H2O sells pumpkins to support the communities in Haiti with which it partners. The pumpkin is an important reminder to Haitians of their independence, dating...
James Franklin on Drew Allar’s playing time and Penn State’s push to establish depth
Standing in a makeshift media room adjacent to Ross-Ade Stadium’s visiting locker room, James Franklin was crystal clear about the intent behind playing underclassmen in Penn State’s opener at Purdue: “I am determined to develop depth.” It was a point he made in the offseason. It was a point he...
Scouting the Steelers’ Week 4 opponent: New York Jets
The New York Jets will visit Acrisure Stadium at 1 p.m. Sunday to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a meeting of 1-2 football teams. Here’s a look at the Steelers’ Week 4 opponent: The basics Coach: Robert Saleh, second season (5-15 record) Record: 1-2 Division: AFC East, third place Win:...
Jimmy Buffett postpones fall tour after ‘brief hospitalization’
Citing unspecified “health issues,” Jimmy Buffett has canceled two of his upcoming fall tour dates and postponed three others, including his Oct. 22 concert at San Diego State University’s new Snapdragon Stadium. In an announcement made Tuesday morning, the veteran singer-songwriter’s representatives stated that “on doctor’s orders,” Buffett “must take...
Pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes: These farms go all in for Halloween
In search of the great pumpkin? You might have a good shot at finding one — and a lot more — at one of these pumpkin patches. As always, its wise to call ahead to check hours, admission costs and availability of activities during the week and weekends. Janoski’s Farm...
Big summer concerts at PNC Park generated $40.9M in spending
If you went to one of the big concerts at PNC Park in Pittsburgh this summer, you contributed to the city’s economy — in a big way, according to new numbers released by VisitPittsburgh on Tuesday. According to the city’s official tourism agency, the four shows drew 160,150 visitors to...
For chewy Japanese noodles, borrow an Italian technique
Japanese udon noodles are all about the chew, but it’s hard to replicate the texture with what’s available in American markets. Fresh udon is hard to come by. So for this recipe from our book “Milk Street Tuesday Nights,” which limits recipes to 45 minutes or less, we needed a...
Letter to the editor: Time to end mandate on live animal research
It’s crunch time for Sens. Pat Toomey and Bob Casey to co-sponsor a bill that is revolutionary for both humans and animals, and that has a real chance of passing if they lend their support before the end of September. The FDA Modernization Act would remove a mandate that says...
Editorial: Impact of gun violence transcends victims and must be addressed
“Three shot at Kennywood.” “Man shot in McKeesport.” “One man fatally shot, one wounded in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.” “Vehicles struck by gunfire in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood.” “Two juveniles shot in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden. “ Those are the headlines from one weekend’s violence in the Pittsburgh area. Just one weekend. Why?...
The Stroller, Sept. 27, 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. Local Marines to celebrate at birthday ball Westmoreland County Marines will...
Letter to the editor: Solving turnpike debt problems
The editorial “Turnpike debt problems must be Harrisburg priority” (Sept. 12, TribLIVE) was spot on: We need a solution to the state’s longstanding transportation-funding shortfall. The report by Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor confirms that our agency continues to meet our commitments to customers — even as we emerge from...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 26, 2022: Blake Sabol has 2 hits in blowout loss for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 74-73) struck out 12 times at the plate and was hammered by Columbus (Guardians), 17-1. DH Brendt Citta (.265) knocked in the only Indianapolis run in the fourth with a double. LF Blake Sabol (.307) went 2 for 3 and scored on the Citta double, and 1B Mason...
New Mexico district attorney may charge Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting
The New Mexico State district attorney could file criminal charges against four people, including actor Alec Baldwin, for the fatal shooting on the movie set of “Rust.” In a recent letter to the state’s finance board, Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said as many as four people could face...
Shaler area student news for the week of Sept. 27, 2022
Samuel Wyman was among the 116 incoming medical students who received a white coat at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s 14th annual ceremony welcoming the class of 2026. Madison Ballew of Glenshaw has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2022 semester. Ballew will be majoring in accounting. Christopher...
Prosecutors: Jurors need to see ‘extreme views’ of central Pa. woman accused of stealing Pelosi’s laptop
Weeks before prosecutors say Riley Williams broke into the U.S. Capitol and stole House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s laptop during the Jan. 6 riots, she attended pro-Trump rallies featuring a white supremacist leader, according to new court documents filed in her case. Prosecutors filed motions on Friday advising the court they...
High school roundup for Sept. 26, 2022: First-place Mars fends off Hampton challenge
Piper Coffield had two goals and Gwen Howell and Reese Dunaway also scored to lead first-place Mars to a 4-0 win over second-place Hampton (8-2, 5-2) in Section 1-3A girls soccer Monday night. Kate McEnroe and Lily Goodworth combined on the shutout for Mars (8-0, 7-0). Bentworth 4, Charleroi 1...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 26, 2022
High schools Golf Boys WPIAL Individual Championships Class 2A First round Hannastown G.C., Par 70 Hunter Jurica, Derry, 74 Daniel Sethman, Brownsville, 74 JP Tusai, South Park, 75 Logan Voytish, Uniontown, 75 Rogan Maloney, Belle Vernon, 76 Ryan Karfelt, Mt. Pleasant, 77 Josh Harbert, Ligonier Valley, 77 Wade Boyle, Greensburg...
Kennywood shooting puts spotlight on park security, metal detectors
The triple shooting inside Kennywood Park has raised questions from park-goers and national security experts about the facility’s security measures and screening technology that is supposed to detect prohibited firearms. An altercation between two groups of juveniles led to a 39-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy being shot in the...
Pa. election 2022: No constitutional amendments on Nov. 8 ballot, but big ones are looming
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 — Pennsylvania voters will not see any proposed constitutional amendments on this year’s November ballot, but that is almost certain...
John Dorfman: My buy-sell ratings on 20 largest stocks
The largest stocks dominate the headlines — and investors’ wallets. So even though I’m fond of off-the-beaten-path stocks, once a year I give my buy-or-avoid ratings on the 20 largest stocks. Today’s the day. • Apple Inc. (AAPL, $2.4 trillion market value). Buy. The company’s iPhones and Mac computers have...
Pa. election 2022: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 8
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 — When Pennsylvania holds its 2022 general election in November, thousands of poll workers will ensure that voting runs smoothly....
After struggling against Central Michigan, Penn State looks to make adjustments against cover zero
STATE COLLEGE — It’s a quarterback’s dream, really. It’s high on an offense’s wish list of things to see, and for a defense, it’s often a sign of desperation. An attempt to find something, anything, that will spark a big play at a key time. An all-or-nothing type of move....
Ollie’s bargain-hunting shoppers push the Pa. retailer’s growth to 457 stores
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet president and CEO John Swygert described the last two-and-a-half years as “a total rollercoaster ride.” “It was a challenge from every aspect you could think of,” he said. In December 2019, co-founder and longtime Ollie’s CEO Mark Butler died unexpectedly at the age of 61. Butler was...
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas new evidence ahead of public hearingVideo
WASHINGTON — The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s efforts to undo the 2020 election is seeking new evidence, just days before the next public hearing and as lawmakers push to complete an interim report next month. A lawsuit filed...
