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More than two dozen professors at two Pennsylvania state universities slated for consolidation next year received notices that their jobs are in jeopardy. The intent to layoff notices went out to 23 faculty members at Lock Haven University and three at Mansfield University, according to the Association of Pennsylvania College...

DALLAS — American Airlines has canceled nearly 700 flights so far Sunday, adding to more than 1,000 already called off as the airline struggled to recover from slowed operations caused by weather on Thursday and Friday. Nearly a quarter of the mainline operations for the Fort Worth-based carrier were sidelined...

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva continues to rail against the county’s vaccine mandate, warning it is causing a “mass exodus” in his department and threatens public safety at a time when violent crime is on the rise. “I have repeatedly stated the dangers to public safety...

When I attended college in the 1980s, cheating on tests was forbidden. If you were caught, your reputation and record were ruined. Since then, academic cheating has become more common. Patients who are college students tell me that “only suckers” avoid shortcuts or won’t skirt the rules for A’s. I’ve...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After what we’ve seen the past two games, the crippling injuries at Iowa, the incomprehensible 9-overtime loss to Illinois, the constant unchecked chatter about their head coach’s commitment, It seemed implausible that the Penn State Nittany Lions would even make a game of it, much less win...

Success was measured both on the pitch and off for the Pine-Richland girls soccer program this season, one that saw the Rams finish 5-10 after a WPIAL first-round playoff exit at the hands of No. 6 Peters Township on Oct. 25. After graduating long-time goalkeeper Katherine Kelly and midfielder Megan...

Too often, “Christian” churches have been directly responsible for nurturing an environment of hatred and homophobia that enables, emboldens and excuses violence, discrimination and legislation against our LGBTQ community members. Christian churches must speak out loudly, boldly and frequently against such attitudes and actions, recognizing that all people are beloved...

I had the best laugh of this year reading the story “Quality assurance manager hired for Westmoreland elections, pay is $80K” (Oct. 21, TribLIVE). The $80,000/year salary ($20,000 more than first planned) and hiring of a “former controller with oil and gas company Huntley & Huntley” seemed off to me...

Aspinwall Joseph Santelli sold property at 227 Fifth St. to Scott James and Katherine Hagele for $400,000. Ricky Ferrar sold property at 353 Freeport Road to Building 353 LLC for $400,000. Etna Gregory Smith sold property at 46 Hickory St. to Gregory Scolieri for $71,000. Fox Chapel Jack Saxer Jr....

Aleppo Richelle Denning sold property at 205 Sewickley Heights Drive 8910 to Richard and Barbara Joy Starr trustee for $217,500. Edgeworth Craig Heryford sold property at 318 Meadow Lane to Simon and Sarah Horslen for $1,374,688. Leet Trent Bower sold property at 308 Kenney Drive to Edward Plachecki Jr. and...

Bellevue Estate of Bruce Simpkins sold property at 512-514 Carolyn Ave. to Mineweaser Development Group LLC for $143,500. SFR3 LLC sold property at 175 N Jackson Ave. to Huachan Jiang for $73,000. Barry James Shenck sold property at 622-624 Orchard Ave. to NYXQ31201 LLC for $127,700. Bradford Woods Frederick Shaheen...

The political activist known as Major League Baseball (MLB), along with the Pittsburgh Pirates, decided to punish the working citizens of Atlanta and move the 2021 All-Star Game. Fortunately, woke elements who subscribe to cancel culture are dealing with a phenomenon that doesn’t discriminate. The Atlanta Braves are the National...

The Pennsylvania Turnpike has several ins and outs as it winds its way through Westmoreland County. On Thursday, another one was announced after years of lobbying by locals. The Turnpike Commission gave the official go-ahead to an interchange in Penn Township at Route 130. The specifics of when the project...

Animal hoarding is a complex issue with far-reaching effects that encompass mental health, animal welfare and public safety concerns. I thank you for the recent coverage of the collaborative response to such a situation, “Dozens of dogs, cats removed from Carrick home; most in good condition” (Oct. 13, TribLIVE). Since...

Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Happy Halloween! Many municipalities will have trick-or-treat tonight. Please watch out for the children as you drive through local neighborhoods. Comedy...

I’ve already lost my brother to gun violence. I refuse to lose my son, too, amid a surge of shootings that are killing, injuring and traumatizing our youth at a scale I’ve never seen. A few weeks ago, my 14-year-old son and his friends were pulling up to the Haunted...

The annual Operation Santa Claus campaign is back this year, looking to provide holiday meals to families who are struggling financially. The campaign, now in its 38th year, launches today. It is a cooperative effort by Trib Total Media, Shop N Save and the Salvation Army. This year, Operation Santa...

Churchill Jason Bezeredi sold property at 2299 Forest Drive to Nawaf Quazi for $210,000. Louis Maurice Maraj sold property at 3300 Longbow Drive to Sean Andrew and Jennie McCulloch for $384,900. Forest Hills Joseph Park sold property at 452 Atlantic Ave. to Jason and Adrienne Rihn for $238,888. Kimberly Allen...

Top-seeded Seneca Valley (16-0-1), the defending WPIAL and PIAA champ, fended off an upset bid in the Class 4A boys soccer quarterfinals Saturday, securing a 1-0 victory over No. 9 Allderdice (14-5-1). Nathan Prex scored a late goal, assisted by Connor Oros. Ryan Krumenacker recorded the shutout for the Raiders,...

High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs Class 3A Finals Saturday’s result Pine-Richland 3, North Allegheny 1 Class 2A Finals Saturday’s result Penn-Trafford 1, Fox Chapel 0 Class A Finals Saturday’s result Shady Side Academy 1, Aquinas Academy 0 Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Friday’s schedule Canon-McMillan (4-6) at North...

Leechburg has spent much of the last month checking off goals attained. First winning season since 1991 — check. First time in the WPIAL playoffs since 1988 — check. First eight-victory season since 1980 — check. And now, the first home playoff game in the 75-year history of Leechburg Veterans...

Tre Vasiliadis ran for 102 yards and three touchdowns to lead Carnegie Mellon (6-2, 6-1) to a 34-7 victory over Saint Vincent (4-4, 3-4) in PAC play Saturday. Carnegie Mellon’s defense shut down Saint Vincent’s run game, giving up zero rushing yards. The Bearcats’ Brady Walker threw for 208 yards...

Springdale had to wait until the final day of the regular season to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs. But the Dynamos made the most of their opportunity, converting three short drives into touchdowns en route to a 35-0 victory over Riverview on Saturday at Oakmont’s Riverside Park. Springdale (6-4, 3-4)...

Joe Wise, a Republican candidate for Allegheny County Council, died on Saturday. Sam DeMarco, chair of the Republican Committee of Allegheny County, confirmed the death in a statement. Wise, of Moon Township, was running for the council seat in District 1. He was facing Democrat Jack Betkowski of Ross. “Personally,...

Familiar faces and some newcomers dot the WPIAL football playoff field. The amazing run by Aliquippa and Thomas Jefferson continues. The Quips and the Jaguars, who met in the Class 4A finals last season, are in the WPIAL postseason for the 27th straight season. In fact, Aliquippa is in the...