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In brief: Turkey Trot, Cochran Hose holiday events and more in Sewickley area
Turkey Trot registration open Registration is open for the Sewickley Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 27 at War Memorial Park. Perfect for runners, walkers and families, the scenic 5K through Sewickley supports the YMCA’s Faith in Action program, helping neighbors in need. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. and awards...
In brief: Fox Chapel hockey alumni game, police chief search and more
Fox Chapel hockey alumni game Fox Chapel hockey alumni return every year to play against the varsity and JV teams. Come back to your home ice and make some memories! On Nov. 26, the Alpha Rink in Harmarville will host the Fox Chapel Hockey Alumni game at 5 p.m. Donation...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 12, 2025
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to distant corners of the globe, TribLive’s Photo Adventure captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Through the lenses of photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection, and the beauty found in everyday life. It’s...
Shady Ave Magazine to change ownership
Shady Ave Magazine, the highly regarded Pittsburgh-based lifestyle publication, has been acquired by Table Media Inc., officials announced Wednesday. Table Media is buying the publication from Trib Total Media, which has produced the magazine since May 2022. The transition to new ownership is expected to be completed by Dec. 1,...
Halie Kampman, Brian King, Glenn Sterner, Kristina P. Brant and Maya Weinberg: Pa. counties face tough choices on spending $2B opioid settlement funds
In communities across Pennsylvania, local officials are deciding how to spend over $2 billion from the state’s opioid settlement agreements. For many, the task is proving promising yet challenging — and raises questions about how to best navigate complex local needs. Pennsylvania will receive the money over 18 years from...
House Democrats release Epstein papers that they claim link Trump to scandal
WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Wednesday released emails which they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and how much he knew about his abuse of underage girls — an assertion the White House blasted as a “fake narrative.” The Democrats cite...
Shaler Area High School’s assistant principal encourages students to pursue their passions
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Shaler Area High School has seen many new things since the start of the school year. One of the most notable changes...
TribLive and reporter Justin Vellucci honored with national Eppy Awards
TribLive was honored with a national Eppy Award for Best Daily News website for the second consecutive year, and Trib reporter Justin Vellucci won the prestigious award’s honor for best news or event feature. TribLive captured second place for Best Daily News website with 1 million or more monthly unique...
The penny, America’s oldest and most iconic coin in circulation, dies at 232
The penny, the United States’ iconic one-cent coin whose copper face and everyman symbolism endeared it to millions of Americans before it fell into change-drawer obscurity, died on Nov. 12, 2025. It was 232 years old. In its heyday it was ubiquitous, an American avatar of grit, humility and thrift....
Gaza patients face a painful wait as hospitals sag under burden of cases
CAIRO/GAZA — Mohammed Wael Helles, 14, has been waiting for surgery on a serious spinal injury caused by an Israeli airstrike for nearly two months, one of thousands of Gazans waiting for urgent treatment in Gaza’s battered health system. Helles was a top student with aspirations of becoming a doctor...
Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran
DUBAI — Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than 10 million — may soon be uninhabitable if the drought gripping the country continues. President Masoud Pezeshkian has cautioned that if rainfall does not arrive by December,...
Letter to the editor: Netanyahu, Trump very similar
I would like to commend the writer of the very patriotic and courageous letter “Netanyahu and Trump” (Oct. 25, TribLive). The similarities between these two are absolutely amazing. Their public behavior convinces me that they were both born without souls. While the fascist fans of these semi-humans will call us...
Airlines, FAA in talks about when flight cuts will stop as shutdown nears end
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday warned that flight disruptions could skyrocket in the coming days if the House of Representatives does not vote to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Ongoing government-mandated flight cancellations and severe weather in parts of the country wreaked havoc on air travel....
Deal to end shutdown would also allow some GOP senators to seek $500K for Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON - Legislation moving through Congress that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history would also allow eight Republican senators to seek hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages for alleged privacy violations stemming from the Biden administration’s investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The bill,...
Fearful of Trump’s raids, some Hispanic shoppers turn to safety of online buying
NEW YORK/NEWARK — In Newark’s heavily Latino Ironbound district, Rosa Ludena works the register of the electronics shop she’s owned since 2003. A wall of phone cases appears on display behind her, but few shoppers are around to buy them. Traffic has slowed, and some of her customers have told...
Israeli defense minister says he intends to close public radio station
Israel’s defense minister said on Wednesday he planned to close publicly funded Army Radio in what he described as an attempt to preserve the military’s nonpartisan character, but the decision was denounced by the station’s chief as a blow to press freedom. The minister, Israel Katz, said in a statement...
Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists: Reuters poll
BENGALURU — The U.S. Federal Reserve will again lower its key interest rate by 25 basis points next month to underpin a weakening labor market, according to 80% of economists polled by Reuters, up slightly from a poll taken last month. That strengthening resolve contrasts with the clear disagreement among...
No big winner in latest Mega Millions lottery, jackpot jumps to $965 million
With no big winner in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, the game’s jackpot will jump to at least $965 million for Friday’s game. The pot was $900 million for Tuesday’s drawing. It marks the eighth largest jackpot since the Mega Millions game began in 2002. The highest jackpot winner this...
Explainer: Does Trump have a defamation case against the BBC?
President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $1 billion over its airing of what he says was a deceptively edited documentary, but the case could hinge on whether anyone in Florida watched it online and felt misled. If that hurdle is cleared, a U.S. court...
Letter to the editor: Venom of Marxism
It is difficult to imagine the venomous spawn of philosopher Karl Marx rearing its evil head in New York City’s mayoral race. For Christians, despite the 20th century being the bloodiest of all previous centuries combined, have been slowly embracing the reason for that bloodshed, Marx. Marxism is an atheistic...
U.S. House set to vote on deal to end longest government shutdown in history
WASHINGTON -The House of Representatives will try to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history on Wednesday, with a vote on a stopgap funding package to restart disrupted food assistance, pay hundreds of thousands of federal workers and revive a hobbled air-traffic control system. Republicans currently hold a narrow...
Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in letter, Israeli president’s office says
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from President Donald Trump urging him to consider granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Herzog’s office said on Wednesday. Netanyahu has been facing a long-running corruption trial, and Trump has repeatedly asked for a pardon for his close ally. Netanyahu...
The Stroller, Nov. 12, 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. Turkey Trot bingo to...
Sewickley Academy unveils renovated Middle School and Senior School cafeteria
Sewickley Academy unveiled its renovated Middle and Senior School Cafeteria last month, featuring a completely revamped space with an elevated dining experience. “We are excited to introduce an enhanced experience for our Middle and Senior School students,” said Dave DeNardo, chief financial and operating officer. “This update, along with the...
Letter to the editor: Replacing lead pipes critical to health
As business manager of the Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Local 66, I’m proud to have our members replacing old and potentially dangerous lead pipes in the Pittsburgh Region. It’s easy to take for granted basic necessities like clean air, drivable roads and safe water. One such example is aging lead...
