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Upcoming offerings at Northern Tier Library
NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY Northland Tier Library is located at 4015 Dickey Road in Richland. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. The library can be reached at 724-449-2665 or northerntierlibrary.org. Donations in September have extra impact...
At the library: News from Hampton Community Library
Hampton Community Library, 3200 Lochner Way, is open Mondays through Saturdays. Its September through May hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For details about upcoming programs or to register for...
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY The Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays for a quilters meet-up, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Michael R. Bloomberg: In dark times, Americans need leadership that unites
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has cast a dark shadow over the country, not only because the deed itself was abominable, but also because the reaction to it has been so disturbing. Instead of bringing out the best in America, as tragedies once did, it is bringing out the worst...
Mavuno Festival returns as celebration of BIPOC culture in Sewickley
Sweetwater Center for the Arts is continuing an almost-30-year tradition of celebrating Black art and culture with the Mavuno Festival and Exhibition, and this year it will be bigger than ever. Mavuno, which means “first fruit” in Swahili, is a celebration of BIPOC art, food, music and culture that aims...
Letter to the editor: Animosity toward Kirk beyond ‘disparaging’
I found the Associated Press article “After Charlie Kirk’s killing, a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired” (Sept. 14, TribLive) very misleading, shifting focus from where it belongs. The line “Some conservatives are seeking to upend the lives and careers of those who disparaged Charlie Kirk...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 22, 2025
Acoustics at the Amphitheater event slated in Plum The band Acoustic Union will perform in Plum’s first Acoustics at the Amphitheater event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct 2. The free family-friendly concert offers the chance to enjoy an evening of acoustic music, food and beverages at the amphitheater...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Sept. 22, 2025 and beyond
Halloween parade Bridgeville’s annual halloween parade will take place Oct. 25. Lineup and judging begins at 10 a.m. at Bridgeville Manor on Gregg Avenue. The parade begins at 11 a.m. The route is off Gregg Avenue; then down Bank Street, Dewey Avenue, Railroad Street and Commercial Street before ending at...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s whims
I have a conspiracy theory of my own. Before I ramble like President Trump, let me start by using a political cartoon that appeared in the Trib. There were three drawings: a old man saying he can’t afford heat or medicine, an old woman saying she can’t afford food and...
Editorial: ICE must leave U.S. citizens alone
Here is something all Americans can agree on, whatever their feelings on immigration enforcement: United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement should not be harassing, let alone detaining, citizens of the United States. Nor should that agency be harassing, let alone detaining, green card holders, officially known as lawful permanent residents...
The Stroller, Sept. 22, 2025: 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. Honey Harvest festival set...
PennWest, IUP partner with Google to expand AI training
When leaders in the business, manufacturing and education fields seek PennWest University students for internships and jobs, they’re not just asking if candidates are skilled in artificial intelligence. They’re also asking if the students can lead AI training and development for their potential peers, said Camille Dempsey, director of the...
Letter to the editor: Commissioners should enforce time limits on all
Public comment periods during Westmoreland County commissioners’ meetings are meant to give everyone an equal chance to speak — under the same rules and time limits. Unfortunately, that standard is not being upheld at the commissioners’ meetings, as of late. On more than one occasion, individuals have been allowed to...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 22
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 22....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 22
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 22....
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Fall tree adoption event open to McCandless residents The Town of McCandless and its Environmental Advisory Committee is offering a fall tree adoption event to McCandless residents from 3 to 5 p.m. oct. 18 in the back parking lot of Town Hall, 9955 Grubbs Road. Tree Pittsburgh will be on...
In brief: Happenings in the Penn Hills area
Free car seat checks set for Oct. 9 The Penn Hills EMS is providing free car seat checks from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 9. The event will take place outside the Penn Hills Government Center, 102 Duff Road. For appointments, email Kristen Urso at kurso@paaap.org or call 412-885-0266. Tips...
Historic Bethpage Black set to host ‘biggest golf event ever’ with 2025 Ryder Cup
NEW YORK — Team USA’s Justin Thomas didn’t downplay the hype. “I think it’ll hands down be the biggest golf event ever,” Thomas wrote on social media. Long Island’s Bethpage Black has been home to numerous historic golf events this century, but arguably none bigger than the upcoming Ryder Cup,...
Trump administration to link Tylenol to autism, the Washington Post reports
Trump administration officials plan to link the active ingredient in Tylenol to autism Monday, the Washington Post reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. Officials plan to warn pregnant women against using the medication, one of the world’s most common, over-the-counter pain relievers, unless they have a fever, the...
High school sports schedule for Sept. 22, 2025
High schools Soccer Boys Monday’s schedule Class 4A Section 3 Seneca Valley at Butler, 7:30 p.m. Class 2A Section 1 Shady Side Academy at Freeport, 3:45 p.m. Section 2 Hopewell at Avonworth, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Belle Vernon at Ringgold, 7:30 p.m. California at Brownsville, 7 p.m. Carrick at Highlands, 7:30...
Kennywood employee dies after being hit by vehicle outside of park
A Kennywood employee was hit by a vehicle near the West Mifflin park early Sunday morning and died at the scene. TribLive news partner WTAE reports that fire officials and police were called to the area of Kennywood Boulevard and Hoffman Boulevard for the crash that occurred at 5:46 a.m....
Pirates farm report for Sept. 21, 2025: Nelson Velázquez’s homer seals season finale win for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 87-62) topped Gwinnett (Braves), 6-4, in the season finale. RF Nelson Velazquez (.234) was 3 for 5 with a two-run homer, double and three RBIs. LF Sammy Siani (.261) was 2 for 5 with two RBIs and a run scored. CF Jase Bowen (.294), DH Nick Solak (.332)...
‘Condemn political violence, no matter where it is,’ says Gov. Shapiro on ‘Meet the Press’
In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Sunday, Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the nation “to universally condemn political violence, no matter where it is, whether it’s against Charlie Kirk or someone else. ” NBC’s Kristen Welker asked Shapiro to speak on the arson attempt at the Pennsylvania...
WPIAL soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 21, 2025
WPIAL soccer rankings Through Saturday’s games Girls Class 4A Team, record, previous 1. Peters Township (6-0-2) 1 2. North Allegheny (7-2-2) 3 3. Seneca Valley (6-2-2) 2 4. Pine-Richland (8-1-1) 4 5. Norwin (7-2) 5 Out: None Class 3A 1. South Fayette (7-1-1) 1 2. Fox Chapel (8-1) 2 3....
Plum grad Megan Bologna providing much-needed leadership for young La Roche volleyball team
La Roche women’s volleyball coach Nicole Bajuszik is accustomed to having rosters that are senior- and junior-heavy. That makes this year’s group a bit more challenging for the 13th-year coach: The Redhawks have only four juniors and seniors. The two seniors, Kalli Grine (Leechburg) and Megan Bologna (Plum), serve as...
