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Pirates farm report for Sept. 5, 2025: Rafael Flores collects 2 hits, RBI in Indianapolis win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 77-58) got past Columbus (Guardians), 6-5. C Rafael Flores (.294) went 2 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI. LF Jase Bowen (.271) went 1 for 3 with a double, run scored and his third stolen base. RF Nelson Velazquez (.225) went 1 for 3 with...
Trib HSSN’s 2025 Week 2 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 2 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 367 - Evan Devine, Bethel Park (21 of 30) 288 - Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township (15 of 19) 255 - Aaron Strader, Pine-Richland (13 of 15) 251 - MJ Stuckey, Cornell (13 of 18) 249 - Joey...
Well-rounded Southmoreland routs Laurel Highlands
The Southmoreland defense bookended touchdowns, and the offense did its job with six scores in between as the Scotties rolled to a 54-7 nonconference win over Laurel Highlands at Russ Grimm Field on Friday. Both teams entered the conference opener with 2-0 records. “It’s really exciting to see how the...
Glenn, Ross help Freeport ease past Quaker Valley
From the opening kickoff, Quaker Valley’s nonconference game against Freeport on Friday night at Chuck Knox Stadium shaped up a lot differently than the Quakers’ first two games, both victories. The Yellowjackets (3-0) returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown and avoided disaster after two early turnovers in...
Penn State Athletics announces switch from Nike to Adidas as brand partner
Friday marked the end of an era — and the beginning of a new one — inside Penn State Athletics. The university announced a 10-year brand deal with Adidas, moving away from a 33-year partnership with Nike that began when Penn State football joined the Big Ten in 1993. According...
Pa. Supreme Court 101: What it is, why it matters, and more
This guide was originally published on Oct. 23, 2023. It was updated this week, ahead of the Nov. 4 judicial elections. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is made up of seven justices. Currently, there are five Democrats and two Republicans who serve on the court. Three justices — all Democrats —...
Section of Spring Garden Road in Reserve to reopen after 3-month closure for upgrades
On Monday, Sept. 8, Allegheny County’s Department of Public Works will reopen a stretch of Spring Garden Road in Reserve that had been closed for three months. The closure, which began June 2 between Ramage Road and Beech Street, was required for construction of a roadway support structure, roadway repairs,...
Carl P. Leubsdorf: Democrats face continued divisions over aid for Israel
At last week’s Democratic National Committee meeting in Minneapolis, chairman Ken Martin avoided a showdown over competing policy proposals on the troubled and increasingly divisive U.S.-Israel relationship. But neither Martin nor the party’s congressional leaders are likely to prevent continued collisions in Congress and some Democratic primary splits reflecting divisions...
Pittsburgh Irish Festival returns to Carrie Blast Furnaces this weekend
Interest in the 34th Pittsburgh Irish Festival, which runs Friday through Sunday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Swissvale, might be higher than usual as the region gears up for the Pittsburgh Steelers game in Ireland. The team is getting ready for the trip, too, by making an appearance at...
Fall schedules, Sunday school begin at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Please see the website for more activities. Christ Church at Grove Farm 249 Duff Road, Ohio Township. 412-741-4900. ccgf.org. Sunday morning services will be...
‘Black Photojournalism’ exhibit at Carnegie Museum of Art reveals history through many lenses
A picture is worth a thousand words, but for Black photojournalists during the 20th century, many of those words were spoken in whispers. A new exhibit from the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland seeks to bring the work of these professionals to the forefront. Much of the inspiration for...
Steve Lopez: I got covid for the first time and can’t smell. But RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies still stink
For five years, I dodged every bullet. I don’t know how I managed to beat covid-19 for so long, even as family, friends and colleagues got hit with the coronavirus. Although I took precautions from the beginning, with masking and vaccinations, I was also out in public a lot for...
David V. Auth: Pittsburgh must grow
Pittsburgh’s failure to grow has directly contributed to the simmering fascism that has exposed its face under President Trump’s second term. With cuts to lifesaving research and foreign aid, militarization of ICE, the National Guard being deployed in our own cities, and raids at work sites, it has never been...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 5
The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. Pittsburgh’s Ribfest, officially known as the Kickoff and Rib Festival, finished another season on Labor Day. When did the festival begin? A/ 1988 B/ 1990 C/ 1994 D/ 1996 2. Officials from one state announced plans to become...
Letter to the editor: Is Trump’s National Guard takeover a diversion?
Taxpayer costs to repair damage to our Capitol from the Jan. 6 attack were nearly $3 million, with only 15% of the damage paid back by the offenders. There were 140 police officers hurt during the attack; one officer died from his injuries, and four officers died by suicide. Donald...
Work underway to restore Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington to original state
Restoring the Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington to today’s specs would take no time at all, contractor Jim Palumbo said. Trying to replicate its 1790-era appearance is another story. “We have to wait for rough-cut lumber to do the roof because they didn’t have plywood back then,” said Palumbo,...
The Stroller, Sept. 5, 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. Youth hockey team to...
Laurels & lances: Hits & hacks
Laurel: To an ap-peel-ing visit. The Savannah Bananas brought their signature form of entertainment married with baseball to PNC Park over the weekend. It was two days of fun and excitement rarely seen in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home venue. Yes, the Bananas are out-of-town barnstormers. Yes, the event had a...
Letter to the editor: Governmental leaders should make public participation easier
I have some observations regarding public participation in local government. Based on my experiences attending local meetings, it seems that the current structure may inadvertently discourage broader community involvement. Public comment is typically limited to a slot before the meeting begins, with no opportunity for reaction or follow-up after votes...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 4, 2025: Konnor Griffin hit by 2 more pitches in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 76-58) suffered a 5-3 defeat at the hands of Columbus (Guardians). After Indy tied the game in its half of the ninth, RHP Beau Burrows (1-1, 5.65) came on looking to get the game into the extra innings. He walked the first batter he faced, got the next...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 5-7
It may be week one of the NFL season, but there’s plenty going on this weekend that doesn’t involve football. Here are some equally fun things to do. New exhibit at The Westmoreland Continuing their Year of Women Artists, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art will be opening two new...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 4, 2025
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Class 3A North Allegheny 10, Hempfield 1 Class 2A Fox Chapel 1, Penn-Trafford 0 Nonsection Ellis School 7, Allderdice 0 Football Thursday’s results City League Westinghouse 50, Brashear 6 Friday’s schedule WPIAL Nonconference Apollo-Ridge at Greensburg Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Bethel Park,...
High school roundup for Sept. 4, 2025: Peters Township drops Mt. Lebanon in OT
Anthony Maiello scored the overtime winner to lift Peters Township to a 2-1 victory over Mt. Lebanon in Section 2-4A boys soccer Thursday night. Cole Celedonia also had a goal for Peters (3-0-2, 2-0). Ignatios Darakos scored for the Blue Devils (4-2, 1-1). Avonworth 16, Mohawk 0 – Jimmy Quinn...
District college football roundup: Cal (Pa.) opens season with win
Roman Purcell threw for 180 yards and scored on a 7-yard run and Kenny Lewis returned a punt 50 yards for a touchdown to lead Cal (Pa.) to a 23-19 victory over the University of Charleston (W.Va.) in its season opener Thursday night. Bobbie Boyd Jr. ran for 108 yards,...
DA says no criminal charges in runaway cylinder death in Oakland that killed Western Psych worker
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday it will not file criminal charges stemming from a construction accident in Oakland in which a steel cylinder broke loose and killed a woman in 2024. Aleia Lopez, 51, of the North Side, was struck on May 3, 2024, as she walked...
