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Allegheny County Jail guard union seeks to overturn ban on use of leg shackles for medical visits
When Allegheny County voters approved a referendum in 2021 eliminating the use of solitary confinement at the county jail, they also barred use of leg shackles by corrections officers there. As a result, jail staff cannot restrain the legs of incarcerated people being transported to the hospital for medical appointments...
Maresa Strano: Once again, politicians are choosing their voters. It’s time for voters to choose back
Once again, politicians are trying to choose their voters to guarantee their own victories before the first ballot is cast. In the latest round of redistricting wars, Texas Republicans are attempting a rare mid-decade redistricting to boost their advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms, and Democratic governors in California and...
2nd driver in high-speed crash that killed Serra Catholic teen gets prison time
A man who police said was racing another driver across a Dravosburg bridge nearly two years ago, leading to a crash that killed a Serra Catholic High School student, will serve at least 16 months in state prison. Andrew Voigt, 56, of Penn Hills was taken into custody immediately following...
Steven R. Furlanetto: The true cost of abandoning science
Any trip to the dark night skies of our Southern California deserts reveals a vista full of wonder and mystery — riddles that astrophysicists like myself spend our days unraveling. I am fortunate to study how the first galaxies formed and evolved over the vast span of 13 billion years...
Gallery: Photos from August 19, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, August 19, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Seton Hill plans fireworks as part of welcome for students
Fireworks will be part of Seton Hill University’s Welcome Weekend activities on Sunday night. The display is set to begin at 9 p.m. and last around 15 minutes. The Greensburg campus will not be open to the public for the event, but university officials are notifying the public so people...
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to stage free ‘Under the Stars’ show at Hartwood Acres
A tradition is returning to Hartwood Acres with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Ballet Under the Stars” program on Aug. 24. With a variety of pieces from PBT classics past and future, this free performance will wow attendees of all ages. “We are pleased to be participating in this community-based tradition, and...
Letter to the editor: Proving research is not easy
As an old chemistry graduate (a slide rule not computers), I was pleased to read “You cannot ‘restore’ high scientific standards if they are already in place” (July 12, TribLive). Good op-ed, but one major fact was missing — you only disprove a theory using the scientific method; you cannot...
Greensburg Salem marks start of school year with Back to School Bash
Greensburg Salem students and families celebrated the start of the school year during the district’s Back to School Bash Monday. Music, games and food trucks filled Offutt Field in Greensburg Monday evening. The marching band and cheerleading squad performed. A cornhole tournament was held to support the district’s Mini-THON program....
Letter to the editor: Fire department’s solar step good for Greensburg
Congratulations to Greensburg Fire Department’s Truck Company No. 2 for going solar (“Greensburg fire station could see savings with solar panels,” Aug. 18, TribLive). This is hopefully a first step for Greensburg going forward. The article anticipates generating more than enough electricity so they can sell excess to West Penn...
Editorial: Clairton Coke Works investigation demands safety board continue to exist
The explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works is one of those massive incidents that require a careful, methodical review. The collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge occurred Jan. 28, 2022. The final report from the National Transportation Safety Board was issued March 22, 2024. The Federal Railroad Administration’s final report...
Trib HSSN 2025 WPIAL boys soccer preview: Graduation leaves Class 4A, 3A fields wide open
WPIAL boys soccer preview Class 4A Defending champion: Fox Chapel Runner-up: Plum PIAA qualifiers: Fox Chapel, Plum Defending PIAA champion: Cumberland Valley Team to beat: Canon-McMillan looks primed for a big year led by all-WPIAL players Adam Kuchera (25 goals), Gabe Fegely and Gavin Patterson. Kuchera also made all-state. The...
The Stroller, Aug. 19, 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. Tarentum concert series to...
When the ground gives way, homeowners are often left with the bill. Pa. lawmakers propose safety net
A version of this story first appeared in Talk of the Town — a daily newsletter from the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. BELLEFONTE — When landslides and sinkholes damage Pennsylvania houses,...
Letter to the editor: We’re approaching dictatorship
Constitutionally, there should exist an equal balance of power between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. That doesn’t seem to be the case today. Aside from his “Big Beautiful Bill,” President Trump has ruled by executive order, ignoring Congress, whose job it is to make the laws. In...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 18, 2025
High schools Golf Monday’s results Boys Class 3A Section 2 Ringgold 237, Uniontown 240 Medalists: Evan Anderson (R) 41; Chandler Myers (U) 43 Section 3 Pine-Richland 194, Seneca Valley 197 Medalists: Cooper Hockenberry, Mike Pifer (PR) 36; Marcos Lopez, Josh Marquardt, Vinci Villella (SV) 38 Class 2A Section 1 Freeport...
Upcoming offerings at Northern Tier Library
NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY Northland Tier Library is located at 4015 Dickey Road in Richland. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. The library can be reached at 724-449-2665 or northerntierlibrary.org. Here are some upcoming programs: •...
Report: Billionaire businessman a ‘serious contender’ to buy Penguins
A billionaire businessman who owns an ECHL hockey team in Florida has emerged as a “serious contender” to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca reported Monday. According to the report, David Hoffmann and his family are trying to buy the team for about $1.75...
Mike Rupp won’t return to Penguins broadcasts this season
Television analyst Mike Rupp won’t be back on Penguins broadcasts this season. The former NHL winger confirmed Monday that he will not return for a third season as color analyst on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Rupp, Colby Armstrong and Phil Bourque rotated in as color analysts with play-by-play man Josh Getzoff on...
2 Carnival cruise guests on Florida ships drown at new resort, police say
MIAMI — Two passengers on separate Carnival cruise ships died over the weekend after drowning incidents at Celebration Key, the company’s private resort in the Bahamas that opened in July. One was a 79-year-old male and the other a 74-year-old female, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement...
Matt Shorraw: Protecting our workers and communities after U.S. Steel Clairton explosion
When an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works tore through the quiet summer day last week, it affected every single town along the Monongahela River. For those of us who grew up here, a plant explosion isn’t just news — it’s something we feel in our bones. This was...
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY The Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays for a quilters meet-up, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Can Penn State WR Kyron Hudson take another step forward?
Penn State vet Kyron Hudson is entering Year 5 in college. The Nittany Lions expect his final season to be his best one. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound wideout made 13 starts for USC the last two years, producing a combined 55 catches for 651 yards and five touchdowns. Hudson caught a...
Low water pressure could be on tap for some in Washington, Allegheny townships
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will perform a system upgrade starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday, and some customers in Washington and Allegheny townships could experience low or no water pressure during that time. Areas affected will include Pine Run Church Road, Elderberry Lane, Elm Drive, Strawberry Lane, Pine Vue...
Gallery: Photos from August 18, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, August 18, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
