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In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, Christians around the world participate in retellings of the story of the last days of Jesus’ life, from his entry into Jerusalem to the Last Supper and to his trial, crucifixion and resurrection. They may walk the Stations of the Cross, a...

The North Allegheny boys dominated the distance races and claimed the title at the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational with 137 points April 8, at Latrobe’s Memorial Stadium. Winning gold for the Tigers were Brandon Farr (200 meters), Zach Kinne (800), Michael Gauntner (1,600), Jack Bertram (3,200), Owen Curran (high jump) and...

The PIAA has delayed a final decision on whether to use a shot clock in high school basketball until at least the 2024-25 season. That’s when the next two-year enrollment cycle begins. In the interim, the PIAA plans to survey member schools to see what they think. The National Federation...

Let me state up front that I don’t begrudge pitcher Gerrit Cole for getting as much money as he can from the New York Yankees, who I’m sure are doing quite well financially. The Yankees are paying Cole $36 million a year. Cole is obviously an excellent starting pitcher. Most...

After reading the letters “PSEA leadership should be challenged” (April 2, TribLIVE) and “Cyber charter funding reform needed” (April 3, TribLIVE), I felt compelled to write. Why are teachers not making as much money as PSEA employees? You want our teachers to make $200,000-plus? You are out of your ever-loving...

Westmoreland County government has some questions it needs to answer when it comes to hiring. On Wednesday, county commissioners voted to rehire Rich Gordon to run the Regional Youth Services Center. At first glance, this isn’t a big deal. People with a specific skill set are often known to leave...

Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Golf outing and walk to benefit NAMI Butler County The National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) Butler County Golf Scramble and...

It seems to me that too many letter-writers spew out hatred for someone or for some perceived issue that is usually without merit because of historical or factual inaccuracies. These fallacies replace truth in these writings. Unfortunately, many readers accept what is written without questioning these fallacies or the motives...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-2) lost 6-4 to St. Paul (Twins). RHP Cody Bolton (0-1, 4.50) started and went 2.1 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts. RF Jared Oliva (.267) went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles. LF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.222) went 1...

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, including the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park, is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day on April 30, encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of success. The day-long event will feature activities such...

High schools Baseball Friday’s results Class 4A Section 1 Knoch 15, Burrell 5 Nonsection University (WV) 9, Albert Gallatin 2 Freeport 11, Apollo-Ridge 7 West Mifflin 8, Keystone Oaks 3 Neshannock 11, Union 1 South Park at Ringgold, ppd. Washington at Waynesburg, ppd. Beth-Center at McGuffey, ppd. Saturday’s schedule Class...

Katie Armstrong pitched a complete-game four-hitter, striking out 16 and walking none, to lead Burrell to a 1-0 victory over Knoch in Section 1-4A softball Friday. Braelyn Jones went 2 for 3, doubling and scoring the game’s only run in the second inning for the Bucs (4-0, 3-0). Brynne Smith...

It is one thing when you have a self-inflicted wound, like the Afghanistan exit. It is quite disappointing when you see a major problem staring at you and getting worse over time before it wounds you, like what to do about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thus far, we have...

Faith is one of the things that defines us as people. Ask any historian, any anthropologist, any archaeologist and how a people worships is always a defining part of a culture. Unfortunately, it can also be a dividing aspect. That is seen in the footprints of war from our earliest...

Bulbs are sprouting, birds raising their voices in song, and all kinds of creatures shaking off the winter doldrums and scurrying about. After months of bare branches, tiny dots of green appear on the trees. And the sun – remember that? What a difference it makes to step outdoors without...

PHILADELPHIA — At least 24 people were shot, five fatally, during a brutal 24-hour stretch in Philadelphia on Thursday and Friday, according to police, a grim continuation of the city’s sustained surge in gunfire. The shootings happened in neighborhoods across the city and at all hours of the day, police...

Hulton Road in Oakmont reopened Friday night to one lane after a large oak tree fell across the road, between Fifth and Seventh streets late Friday morning, pulling down electric lines, causing a power outage and blocking the well-traveled street for at least eight hours. The tree came down on...

After scoring more than 1,200 career points, being an all-conference player and the Patriot League men’s basketball scholar-athlete of the year, Bucknell senior Andrew Funk wanted a new challenge for his fifth year of college basketball. Funk, a 6-foot-5 guard from Warrington, didn’t have to go far to find the...

As the Ukrainian people fiercely defend their nation and fight for their freedom, Pennsylvanians are eager to do what they can to weaken Russia and help Ukraine’s freedom fight. To be sure, Pennsylvania has already taken important steps to help Ukraine in this fight — pulling Russian-made products from the...

I can honestly say I was not particularly surprised by the question Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., posed to Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson at her confirmation hearing: “Can you provide a definition of the word ‘woman’?” I am not perplexed because it is obvious to me certain members of...

In 1930, blame for problems was cast upon recent European immigrants. “They are ruining our country.” Today, similar hatred is turned upon people with dark skin. Now, “they” are ruining our country. “They” are taking our jobs. The kitchen table has been replaced with the internet. The prejudice is the...

As Easter approaches, let’s all pray for Ukraine. That’s all there is left to do to end this war. Pray for no World War III. No one will win. Fly your flag in support of Ukraine, too. Wendy Miller Harrison...

Students, faculty and staff of Sewickley Academy spent much of April 8 sharing their talents with others via more than 20 different service projects during the school’s annual Day of Service. “One of our core values at Sewickley Academy is community. We believe it’s important for our students to learn...

Other states have been using legal mail-in ballots for decades. It allows more registered voters more time to research/compare the candidates and to vote without taking time away from professional or family duties. A majority of Republican Pennsylvania state legislators introduced and enacted mail-in ballot legislation in the fall of...