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Letter to the editor: Let’s rename GOP ‘Cult of Trump’
The letter “Let’s change Dems’ name to Communist Party” (Dec. 16, TribLive) manifests as many falsehoods as you’d hear at a Trump rally. It’s true that most Americans would like to have some safety nets to help the less fortunate, but that’s hardly communism. The writer presents no points that...
The Stroller, Dec. 26, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Laurels & lances: Charity & clarity
Laurel: To a spirit of giving. Western Pennsylvania communities deserve credit for stepping up — again — at a time when generosity is harder to give. This year’s Toys for Tots campaign was more important than ever as families through the region struggle with high prices and stretched paychecks. Hundreds...
Letter to the editor: Legislators must fix flaw in crypto GENIUS Act
As someone deeply involved in both my community and our local banking ecosystem, I’ve taken a close look at the newly passed GENIUS Act. It appears to have positioned us to be a leader in the fast-growing world of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. However, there’s a flaw in this legislation...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Dec. 26-28
Westmoreland County offers several live music performances, museum events and community gatherings to fill the final weekend of 2025. From holiday-themed bingo to the conclusion of a worldwide church jubilee, here are five local events scheduled for this Friday through Sunday. Bon Journey A staple of the Western Pennsylvania music...
Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists
Roads in the Pittsburgh area are about to get icy. The second of two clippers — storm fronts starting in Canada and sweeping past the Great Lakes into Western Pennsylvania this week — has led the National Weather Service to put Pittsburgh under a winter storm watch. Up to a...
This Christmas, David Overstreet II is ‘where he needed to be’ to honor father’s legacy
FRISCO, Texas — David Overstreet II has faint memories of his father, but he was told stories about the type of man he was. The Cowboys’ cornerbacks coach was just 13 months old when David Overstreet I died in 1984 in a car crash in Winona, Texas. His father was...
Penn State has 4 opt-outs for Pinstripe Bowl; other veterans will be limited
Perhaps surprisingly, Penn State hasn’t had all that many “opt-outs” in the lead-up to Saturday’s Pinstripe Bowl tilt with Clemson. Defensive tackle Zane Durant, safety Zakee Wheatley, offensive lineman Vega Ioane and running back Nick Singleton are the lone veterans who have declared for the NFL Draft and decided not...
The Stroller, Dec. 25, 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. Merry Christmas, dearest readers...
Hometown playoff hero Robbie Mertz staying with Riverhounds
The hometown hero of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ run to their first USL Championship title will be back in black and gold. Upper St. Clair’s Robbie Mertz signed a two-year deal with a club option for a third year, the Riverhounds announced Wednesday. Mertz, a 29-year-old midfielder, has spent parts of...
Travelers on Friday will face tough weather conditions, PennDOT to limit speed on interstates
It looks like Pittsburghers won’t get a White Christmas this year. But meteorologists warn that Mother Nature is set to unleash ice, sleet and “a little bit of snow” just a day later — and the officials in charge of Pennsylvania’s roads are gearing up for a winter storm amid...
2025 high school basketball holiday tournament schedule
Boys basketball Friday’s schedule Allegany tournament Armstrong at Allegany, 7 p.m. Aquinas Academy tournament Seton LaSalle vs. Winchester Thurston, 5 p.m. Springdale at Aquinas Academy, 7 p.m. Burgettstown tournament Riverside vs. Geibel Catholic, 6 p.m. Brashear at Burgettstown, 7:30 p.m. Plum tournament Knoch vs. Latrobe, 6 p.m. Highlands at Plum,...
Todd L. Pittinsky: The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts — it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
Most of the media coverage of the federal government’s recent cuts in federal research money for universities has focused on its effects on a handful of elite Ivy League universities, such as Harvard, Columbia and Cornell. “When you take money away from a Columbia or a Harvard or other institutions,...
Gallery: Photos from Dec. 24, 2025
Christmas looks a little different around the world — but the joy, light and celebration feel the same everywhere. From snowy city squares to sun-soaked celebrations, traditions shine in every corner of the globe. Different cultures, shared joy — as Christmas is celebrated around the world....
3 arrested in $14 million gift card fraud scheme that hit shoppers across Texas
DALLAS — What looked like ordinary gift cards on store racks across Texas were quietly turning into empty plastic. State investigators say a months-long scheme drained millions from unsuspecting shoppers — until it ended with three arrests this week. The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center has arrested three men accused...
Joe Palaggi: The season to remember we’re still one nation
Every year around this time, the noise starts to drop. The pace eases a bit. Families gather, neighbors reconnect and people who disagree on just about everything still manage to pass plates across the same table. Something about late November into December nudges us toward reflection. Whatever you call it...
Merry Christmas from the Stroller
Merry Christmas, dearest readers A very Merry Christmas to all our loyal readers and their families! May the peace and joy of the season remain in your heart all year-round. - Carol Pinto-Smith Supply donations welcome at Knead Community Cafe Knead Community Café in New Kensington has a wish list...
Crews extinguish Lower Burrell house fire
Crews across the Alle-Kiski Valley battled a house fire with hoarding conditions Wednesday morning in Lower Burrell. The fire was reported just before 8 a.m. in the 4000 block of James Drive. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke showing in the basement and rear of the building, said Brennan Sites, chief...
Editorial: Are you naughty or nice?
Everyone knows about The List. Santa makes it. He checks it. He checks it again. Are you naughty? Nice? We don’t know. Santa does. The List is why we have elves sitting on shelves. It’s why kids brush their teeth more and pay closer attention to their homework after Halloween....
Year in Review: The best of Pittsburgh theater in 2025
Despite funding struggles and numerous other challenges, including the construction in the Cultural District, Pittsburgh’s theater companies and arts organizations staged a stunning slate of productions in 2025. While we didn’t get to all of them, here are some highlights to remember. The Top 5 Shows City Theatre’s “The Real...
The Stroller, Dec. 24, 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. Merry Christmas “No one...
Toys for Tots campaign: More Western Pennsylvania children in need
Demand for Toys for Tots assistance climbed in the Alle-Kiski Valley this holiday season and held steady in Westmoreland County, reflecting continued financial strain on families. In the Alle-Kiski Valley, coordinators reported about 700 more children in need of holiday gifts this year, a significant jump from last year, when...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 23, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 New Castle 60, Seneca Valley 26 North Allegheny 49, Fox Chapel 44 (OT) North Hills 69, Pine-Richland 65 Butler 60, Woodland Hills 54 Section 2 Central Catholic 61, Canon-McMillan 25 Upper St. Clair 74, Connellsville 41 Hempfield 69, Imani Christian...
High school roundup for Dec. 23, 2025: Collin Rodgers hits 1,000 points in Deer Lakes win
Collin Rodgers poured in 34 points, reaching the 1,000-point mark in his career, to lead Deer Lakes to an 82-46 victory over Highlands in Section 1-4A boys basketball Tuesday night. Evan Moore had 18, and Dylan Ferraro chipped in 13 for the Lancers (5-4, 2-2). Carmine Lacava scored 14 points,...
China’s military buildup makes U.S. vulnerable, Pentagon report says
WASHINGTON — The Chinese military is in the midst of a “historic military buildup” that has made the U.S. homeland “increasingly vulnerable,” according to the latest edition of a Pentagon report on the capabilities of the Chinese military, presenting a challenge to President Donald Trump’s plans for new limitations on...
