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DUBLIN, Ohio — After finishing his final round at the Memorial on Sunday, Denny McCarthy set his GPS for Oakmont Country Club. McCarthy planned to spend Monday and Tuesday getting a feel for the legendary course ahead of the U.S. Open on June 12-15. Not that McCarthy, 32, was a...

“If nuns ran the world, it would be better,” one audience member declared at Thursday night’s performance of “Sister Strikes Again! Late Nite Catechism 2” at City Theatre on the South Side. Now, those of us who attended CCD — as yours truly did — or Catholic school may not...

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. Summer reading programs scheduled...

Summer is finally in the air. Are you ready to get outside and rock? Or run? Or shop? Here are some events in Westmoreland that will help you celebrate the nice weather. The return of SummerSounds The SummerSounds free concert series is back for another season starting this week. Every...

Laurel: To a new shepherd. After 18 years leading the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Bishop David Zubik announced his retirement this week. In his place, Pope Leo XIV appointed another Allegheny County native to lead the Catholic flock. The new bishop is Mark A. Eckman, a product of South Hills Catholic...

I am an active member of my community and someone who cares deeply about the health and economic well-being of our communities. I’m writing to urge lawmakers to support Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 medications used to treat obesity. This is not a political issue. It’s about people — working families...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-25) outslugged Memphis (Cardinals), 10-9. DH Nick Solak (.402) went 3 for 5 with a solo home run, his seventh, and five RBIs. LF Nick Yorke (.281) went 3 for 5 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI. 1B Billy Cook (.237) went 2 for 3...

After a goal in stoppage time, the Pittsburgh Riveters were forced to settle for a draw Thursday night in Erie. Olivia Damico gave the Riveters (2-1-2) a lead early in the second half, but Leya Bretz scored on a header in the closing seconds to lift Erie Sports Center (0-3-2)...

On the heels of a perfect game in the WPIAL finals, Zach Hare threw another no-hitter Thursday, striking out 13 and walking three to lead Riverside (19-2) to a 6-0 victory over Mohawk (13-12) in the PIAA Class 3A baseball quarterfinals at Seneca Valley. Hare, who said he leaned on...

High schools Baseball PIAA tournament Class 6A Quarterfinals Thursday’s results North Penn 9, Hazleton 6 Neshaminy 3, Coatesville 1 Bethlehem Liberty 1, Governor Mifflin 0 Cedar Cliff 12, Seneca Valley 7 Semifinals Monday’s schedule North Penn (21-5) vs. Neshaminy (16-7); Bethlehem Liberty (22-6) vs. Cedar Cliff (19-6) Class 5A Quarterfinals...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court revived a job-bias lawsuit by a woman who says she suffered so-called reverse discrimination because she’s straight, in a ruling that makes it easier to bring similar cases to trial in parts of the country. The justices unanimously said a federal appeals court was...

Summer Soiree Fern Hollow Nature Center is hosting its third annual Summer Soiree Fundraiser on June 6 at The Sewickley Quarter. This year’s theme is Camp Fern Hollow. The event begins with a VIP reception at 5:30 p.m. General admission is at 6:30 p.m. There will be food, music by Sewickley...

Just when we all thought covid was far behind us, a new variant has emerged to threaten our well-being once again. The new variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has made its way to the United States. The variant, which was first discovered in China earlier this year, currently accounts for 10%...

TribLive is producing a hole-by-hole look at what makes Oakmont Country Club one of the most popular and anticipated stops for the USGA. The best players in the world will test their skills and mental makeup June 12-15 at the 125th U.S. Open. Visit TribLive.com throughout the week for complete...

Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, June 5, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....

Church News • First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 501 Fayette Ave., will have a blessing of the animals service at 10 a.m. June 7 at the church. All pets are welcome. Donations of cash, pet food and pet supplies will be collected for Mon Valley Paws. Details: 724-929-7616. Fundraisers...

According to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s post, all Republican U.S. representatives from Pennsylvania, including Guy Reschenthaler, voted (in the dark of night) for a “Big Beautiful Bill” that would have devastating impact on his constituents and our state. At least 140,000 Pennsylvanians would lose access to assistance they need to put...

President Donald Trump’s push for a military parade is not a show of strength; it’s a display of insecurity. Even President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a five-star general and war hero, opposed such parades, saying, “This is what they do in third world countries. Parades are for weak nations trying to...

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. LB church to celebrate...

What is an identity crisis? The answers can be varied. Maybe it’s that time in junior high when a kid who loves music and football is trying to figure out if he wants to be on the field for the game or the halftime show. Maybe it’s when a woman...

Columnist S.E. Cupp ("Musk’s rise and fall was pitiful and predictable,” May 31, TribLive) fits her usual “take no prisoners” emasculation of politicians she loathes. Most voters believe government spending is excessive. Enter Elon Musk, one of the world’s smartest men. Musk volunteers his time to lead a Department of...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 32-25) clobbered Memphis (Cardinals), 10-3. RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (2-0, 1.15) started and went five innings, allowing two runs on four hits with two walks and a strikeout. Indianapolis has won all three games Mlodzinski has started since being sent down May 21. C Brett Sullivan went 3 for...

High schools Baseball PIAA tournament Quarterfinals Thursday’s schedule Class 6A Hazleton (18-5) vs. North Penn (20-5) at DeSales University, 5 p.m.; Coatesville (19-6) vs. Neshaminy (15-7) at Villanova Ballpark, 11 a.m.; Bethlehem Liberty (21-6) vs. Governor Mifflin (23-1) at DeSales University, 11 a.m.; Seneca Valley (18-6) vs. Cedar Cliff (18-6)...

About 14 months ago, I wrote a column about gold. “I don’t think gold is an investment for all seasons,” I wrote, “but right now, I think it’s sensible to hold some.” That turned out to be right. Gold is up about 51% since I made that recommendation, including a...

Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman knew he was in the running to lead one of 24 U.S. dioceses with retiring bishops. As an auxiliary bishop since 2022, the 66-year-old Bethel Park native expected to be reassigned outside Pittsburgh. He was preparing for a move, new faces, and new routines — until...