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Shapiro denies asking union to back GOP candidate over fellow Democrat Erin McClelland
HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro is facing questions about whether he tried to help elect a Republican candidate over a member of his own party who had publicly criticized him, after an audio recording of a top labor leader leaked this week alleging that the first-term Democratic governor pushed his...
Pa. ban on phone use while driving to be enforced soon. Here’s when, what penalties to expect
Enforcement of Pennsylvania law banning handheld cell phone use behind the wheel will begin June 6. Dubbed Paul Miller’s Law, the ban has been in effect for the past year, though police could only issue warnings. Starting next month, drivers convicted of distracted driving will be subject to a $50...
Senate GOP seeks $1 billion for Secret Service, Trump ballroom
A top Senate Republican has proposed spending as much as $1 billion for U.S. Secret Service security adjustments and upgrades, including for President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom. The funding would come in legislation authored by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, who on Monday released language for his panel’s...
Republican Stacy Garrity would veto recreational marijuana bill if elected Pennsylvania governor
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican running for Pennsylvania governor, said she would veto any bill favoring the legalization of recreational marijuana if she wins the election in November. “I don’t support legalizing recreational marijuana,” Garrity told NBC10 last week, placing her at odds with incumbent Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro,...
Erwin Chemerinsky: Supreme Court’s decision against Voting Rights Act will be devastating
The Supreme Court has again dealt a devastating blow to voting equality in the United States. On Wednesday, in Louisiana v. Callais, six justices effectively nullified a 1982 federal statute that prohibits states from running or establishing election systems, such as election districts, that have a discriminatory effect against voters...
Colorado lawmakers kill ‘No Kings Act’ that would have allowed people to sue federal officials
DENVER — State lawmakers killed legislation dubbed the “No Kings Act” on Monday night, as opposition from local government groups tanked a bill that would have allowed Coloradans to sue federal officials who violated their civil rights. Two Democrats — Sens. Dylan Roberts and Lindsey Daugherty — joined with the...
David M. Drucker: Money can’t buy you voters’ love
No amount of advertising money can sell a bad product — or at least, a product that consumers have determined they don’t want (see: New Coke). This time-tested business principle also applies to American politics. That’s helpful to remember as midterm elections proceed. The Democratic and Republican parties, their candidates...
Letter to the editor: Print vs. digital
There are always new exciting discoveries in the world today. They promise to solve problems or speed up the process of information and make life easier. It sounds good, but nobody questions the possible bad use of it. Anything can be misused. I take an eclectic view of new things....
Contaminated seasoning triggers a nationwide recall of Utz potato chips
A Pennsylvania-based snack food maker has voluntarily recalled some of its potato chips because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. Utz Quality Foods, a subsidiary of Utz Brands of Hanover, recalled some Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips. The company was notified that a seasoning containing dry milk...
Letter to the editor: Can’t wait to vote against Reschenthaler
An open letter to Rep. Guy Reschenthaler: Last month, I attended an event to which you had been invited. Of course, you weren’t there, but you had sent an aide. As information about older adults in Pennsylvania was discussed — their need for health care, adequate food, enough caregivers in...
Editorial: Losing single carrier Spirit is bananas for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Gros Michel bananas may have been the perfect fruit. They were not just tasty. They grew in bunches ideal for shipping, with thick skins that protected the creamy white flesh all the way to American tables. Unfortunately, they were not resistant to disease. After decades of dominating the international produce...
The Stroller, May 5, 2026: 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. National Day of Prayer...
Letter to the editor: Who is spreading hate, Kimmel or Trump?
We see once again that truth is stranger than fiction in both the president and first lady calling for the firing of late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. What was Kimmel’s grave sin? He made a tasteless joke that Mrs. Trump has “the glow of an expectant widow.” The...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 4, 2026
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Class 5A Section 1 Penn-Trafford 6, Franklin Regional 0 Plum 3, Latrobe 1 Kiski Area 12, Penn Hills 2 Section 2 Upper St. Clair 4, Chartiers Valley 1 Trinity 10, Moon 4 Peters Township 14, South Fayette 9 Section 3 West Allegheny 6, Fox Chapel...
High school roundup for May 4, 2026: Peters Township, Trinity, Upper St. Clair keep pace in playoff hunt
Gabe Marino singled, homered and knocked in four runs to lead Peters Township to a 14-9 win over South Fayette in Section 2-5A baseball Monday. There is a three-way tie between Peters, Trinity and Upper St. Clair for fourth place entering the final day of section play. Colin Stofik went...
6 arrested at Pa.’s Capitol while protesting gifts to lawmakers
Capitol Police arrested six protesters Monday afternoon after officers say they blocked hallways while protesting the state’s lax campaign finance laws. A Department of General Services spokesperson said six people were issued non-traffic summary citations and three were arrested on misdemeanor charges, “following multiple lawful dispersal orders that were not...
John Dorfman: First Solar, Cal-Maine, Gentex boast low debt
A household with high debt doesn’t need to teeter on the edge of bankruptcy to feel uncomfortable. They may have to skip the vacation to Mexico they had planned, or need to sell the antique table they got from Aunt Florence. Companies with high debt are in a similar bind....
Sen. John Fetterman says he’s not switching parties, but GOP is courting him anywayVideo
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s frequent criticisms of the Democratic Party have led many pundits to wonder if there’s a chance he could switch parties in the near future. Unsurprisingly, Republicans would like to see that happen. According to Politico, Republicans have been quietly courting Fetterman to either join their party...
Shapiro demands a stop to ‘excessive’ utility rate increases, but has little authority to force change
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvanians struggle with rising energy prices, Gov. Josh Shapiro wants the commonwealth’s utility companies to control...
Pitt swim coach Chase Kreitler resigns
Pitt announced Monday that Chase Kreitler resigned as head swimming and diving coach after four seasons. “When I met with our student-athletes this morning, I shared our continued desire to field a nationally competitive program, while supporting their holistic development as students and athletes,” Pitt athletic director Allen Greene said...
Stephen L. Carter: Free speech means Kimmel has the right to ridicule you
Here’s one of those remarkable coincidences: Immediately after the president and first lady called for late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to be kicked off ABC’s air after he made a cruel joke at their expense, the entirely independent investigators over at the Federal Communications Commission, in an entirely unrelated move, have...
James Stavridis: Hungary’s shift unlocks new opportunities for NATO and Ukraine
The ousting this month of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a landslide electoral defeat has generated a flood of commentary. Much of it has been about the implications for far-right populism in Europe. Others have focused on the potential impact to U.S. politics, given the close ties of President...
Editorial: Smile, you’re on candid camera. Whether you like it or not
Recalling the “Candid Camera” of yore, we can still remember the reactions from folks who had no idea they were being filmed. Allen Funt’s prescient reality TV show may be long gone from the airwaves, but in its place is a wave of always-on technology that can make anyone a...
The Stroller, May 4, 2026: 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. Memorial Day events to...
Letter to the editor: Chaos for visitors to the Allegheny County Jail
What started out as an effort to help those released from the Allegheny County Jail once a week is now a circus environment three times per week. It was meant for those released to grab a snack or water, charge their phones, make a phone call or grab a cigarette,...
