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The Baltimore Ravens officially signed Trace McSorley to their practice squad, the team announced Wednesday afternoon. The former Penn State quarterback didn’t stay away from the Ravens for long. The Ravens waived McSorley during roster cuts Tuesday, but Baltimore signed him back to its 16-man practice squad Wednesday, according to...

In the wake of the Aug. 26 suicide bombs at Kabul airport by ISIS terrorists, I must pay tribute to those Americans who have been helping to rescue endangered Afghans. That includes the U.S. Marines who died while trying to help carry out evacuations, along with civic organizations, universities, veterans...

NEW YORK — Manhattan prosecutors have found 13 essential workers — including hospital, nursing home and school staff — who preferred to pay $200 for fake covid-19 vaccine documents than get a free-of-charge jab in the arm. The scam’s accused mastermind, Jasmine Clifford, 31, had a warrant out for her...

Whether you’re a stylist with an eye for fashion who chooses each garment carefully or the laid-back type who can rock the first outfit you find each morning, the closet provides a location for inspiration. Turning bland closet space into a truly eye-catching room calls for a little planning and...

Recently our area was inundated with flooding due to stormwater. This, of course, is nothing new to us. Route 51 often turns into a river, the section of the Parkway known as “the bathtub” gets shut down, Union Avenue in Ross Township in my district turns into an impassable lake...

Where you go to college seems to be the hype of today, with pressure placed on students to get into high-tier schools. Prestige is more important than ever to students and their parents, since many seem to believe it is the name of the school that will steer you toward...

A Penn Hills man will serve two years of house arrest for the 2019 death of another man in a drunken driving crash on Frankstown Road. Theamon Jemal Hicks, 49, pleaded guilty in May to homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence before Allegheny County Common Pleas...

The Town of McCandless will host a scaled-back Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 11. This year’s celebration marks the first McCandless Town Trot 5K and Fun Run, which will take place at 9 a.m. at North Allegheny Intermediate School. Proceeds from the race will go to the Highland, Ingomar and...

The remnants of Hurricane Ida moved across parts of Western Pennsylvania late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning. Despite losing its tropical depression status, Ida’s impact was definitely felt on residents — on their streets and in their homes. Some of the heaviest rainfall dropped early Wednesday, with several areas of...

For the first time since 1973, a state law banning most abortions has taken effect. A Texas law that would drastically limit the availability of abortions in defiance of Roe vs. Wade took effect early Wednesday, as the Supreme Court took no action on pending appeals. The so-called Texas Heartbeat...

Class • Westmoreland Museum of American Art will offer a Mindful Painting class with Dorit Brauer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the museum, 221 N. Main St. Includes a Chakra Color guided meditation and a sound bath with singing bowls. Cost: $45, non-members, $50. Bring your...

Newly released 2020 Census data give us a better sense of where Americans think the best places to live are. Cities such as Phoenix, Dallas, Houston and Las Vegas continue to be popular, maintaining the strong population growth that’s defined them for the last half-century. Others, such as Buffalo and...

TribLIVE columnist Tim Benz and TV critic Rob Owen are combining to bring you a new podcast, Pittsburgh Pop. Benz and Owen will discuss all things pop culture, from movies to TV and music and theater. Here is a preview: Listen: Previewing Pittsburgh Pop...

School districts across the region have returned to school over the past week or so. Here is a look as some of the kids returned for their first days....

“I am concerned for the security of our great Nation; not so much because of any threat without, but because of the insidious forces working from within.” — Gen. Douglas MacArthur Do you see how right he was yet ? Dave Cassidy Penn Township, Westmoreland County...

This commentary is part of a series from governors of the 13 states in the Appalachian Regional Commission. ARC is an economic development agency of the federal government and state governments focusing on 420 counties across the Appalachian Region. As a member state of the Appalachian Regional Commission , Georgia...

Natural disasters can upend lives in an instant, but unwinding the financial damage can take many months. Still, those affected have many sources of help. Here’s how you can get help and be strategic with your resources as you begin to rebuild after a disaster. Deal with immediate needs first....

As some of you know, this past year I decided to buy a pellet grill/smoker, which was a big deal (at least for me) as I had always used charcoal and wood. Today’s recipe was absolutely perfect for a pellet grill because you can quickly increase the temperature just as...

There’s no sense in trying to avoid candy altogether during the Halloween season, but sometimes you need some sweets and treats that aren’t candy. Prepackaged candy makes sense when you are handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, but for Halloween parties and play dates, it’s fun to come up with spooky...

Take advantage of the enhanced security options available online. A reader named Herb emailed today with one simple question: “Just read of someone stealing info from iCloud. Is it safe?” I sent Herb a quick response, but then I decided that it’s time for a refresher about cloud security. There...

Driving home after our first day of co-op schooling last month, I felt overwhelmingly grateful. Many of my friends have spent the last weeks consumed by the battle over school mask mandates. They are steeling themselves for the inevitable return to virtual school, the tumult it will bring to their...

QV district should be commended Nearly 70 years ago, Sewickley area parents were asked to volunteer their children for some of the first human testing of the Salk polio vaccine. This program was coordinated by local pediatricians, working with Dr. Jonas Salk and the D.T. Watson Home for Crippled Children...

In responding to Kenneth Bach’s letter “Teachers’ politics have no place in schools” (Aug. 12, TribLIVE), I address two items. First, Bach references letter-writer Shaun Rinier’s assertion that the teaching of critical race theory is the result of political discussions within teachers unions (“Teaching critical race theory an issue for...

Here are some tips about how to avoid and treat a sunburn: 1. How should you prevent sunburn? Sunburn is an injury to the skin caused by over-exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun. The best way to prevent sunburn is to avoid excessive sun exposure especially during the most...