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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....
Letter to the editor: All of us need to get back to the truth
The letter “Lies and conspiracy theories now the norm?” (Aug. 5, TribLive) was terrific. Lies in our politics and government have always been around, but I think this guy, President Trump, has made it it an art form; his lies have poisoned the truth so badly that I fear it...
Fayette County EMS official accused of DUI, hit-and-run that left 1 severely injured
A Fayette County EMS manager severely injured a man in a hit-and-run crash while driving under the influence Saturday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Matthew McKnight, 47, of Connellsville is accused of smashing his pickup truck into the back of a minivan around 10:30 p.m. in Bullskin Township and...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 18, 2025
Plum appoints junior council member Plum Council voted on Aug. 11 to appoint a new junior council person to the body. Jacob Landis, a Plum High School student and Junior ROTC member, was unanimously appointed to the position. He will have the right to speak and ask questions at meetings,...
Letter to the editor: In DC, crime prevention or power grab?
The recent decree to send the National Guard into the streets of Washington, D.C., because of crime is based on a false narrative. In fact, crime in the city is at a 30-year low. According to data from the FBI’s own Uniform Crime Reporting program, crime is down throughout the...
Editorial: The 401(k) needs better guardrails
Tax-advantaged employer-sponsored retirement savings accounts hit a milestone not long ago: At least half of all private sector U.S. workers now participate in a 401(k). That is good news in this respect: The alternative of not saving money for retirement could prove crushing. Finance experts have long cautioned against relying...
Pittsburgh Playwrights hits all the right notes with ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ at Madison Arts Center
“One, two, you know what to do.” The inaugural production held in Madison Arts Center’s new cabaret space is the third in Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company’s August Wilson’s American Century Cycle Experience, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Before Saturday’s matinee performance, founder and producing artistic/technical director of the company Mark Clayton...
The Stroller, Aug. 18, 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. Tubing event on the...
Letter to the editor: Is the NFL getting too powerful?
The value of the NFL has doubled in the last five years, and as they say, “business is booming.” Everone just wants a piece of the pie. Now that TV revenue is being collected all over the world, we need to put some away for a rainy day. The NFL,...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Notice to patrons Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, will be closed on Sept. 1 for Labor Day. As a municipal authority, the library primarily serves the residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, McCandless, Marshall and Ross, but is open to all. The library’s summer hours run through Labor...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 18
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 18....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 18
Editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 18....
At the library: News from Hampton Community Library
Hampton Community Library, 3200 Lochner Road, is open Mondays through Saturdays. Its September through May hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For details about upcoming programs or to register for...
In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area
Community center seeks fitness instructors Hampton’s Department of Community Services is looking to expand its group exercise program by offering additional types of classes. It is now hiring part-time instructors to teach a variety of fitness classes at the Hampton Community Center. Hours include evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include leading...
In brief: Happenings across the Shaler Journal area
Backyard habitat program open to Millvale residents The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is offering free native plants and habitat help to Millvale residents. Its Certified Backyard Habitat program is available for free to the Millvale community thanks to support from The Pittsburgh Foundation. However, space is limited. An information...
In brief: Happenings throughout the Pine-Richland area
Public invited to learn about area’s Native Americans The Richland History Group invites the public to a free program, “Homelands: Native Americans of Allegheny,” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown (FPCB), 5825 Heckert Road, Richland. Michael I. Burke, curator and assistant director of the Fort...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny area
Underwater theme set for Children’s Gala Tickets are on sale for the Children’s Gala 2025: Under the Sea library fundraiser. The event, presented by the Northland Public Library Foundation, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the library. The special evening will provide fun and wonder...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 17, 2025: Edward Florentino’s RBI single in 10th lifts Marauders
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 69-50) allowed a six-run inning and fell to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees), 7-5. CF Matt Fraizer (.308) hit a two-run homer. RF Ji Hwan Bae (.290) doubled and scored. 1B Nick Solak (.354) as 1 for 4 with two RBIs. 3B Alika Williams (.269) was 2 for 4 with a...
Immigration agent fires shots at vehicle with people inside in San Bernardino operationVideo
San Bernardino, California, police responded to what they described as “an officer-involved shooting” involving federal immigration officers Saturday morning. When police officers responded to the area of Acacia Avenue and Baseline Street shortly before 9 a.m., they encountered immigration agents who said they had fired at a suspect who then...
After injury-shortened season, Apollo-Ridge grad Greg Klingensmith back to anchor William & Mary O-line
Perhaps not surprisingly, it isn’t difficult to find reminders of Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin around the William & Mary football facility. Tomlin still holds the program record for highest yards-per-catch average in a season (25.5 in 1992) and for a career (20.1). Across the street from the Williamsburg, Va.,...
Pitt-Greensburg men’s, women’s soccer teams have conference title aspirations
The men’s and women’s soccer teams from Pitt-Greensburg enter the 2025 season with plenty of optimism. With both squads returning several key players, they are setting their sights on Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference titles. Coach Marc Bucci’s men’s team got out of the gate slowly in 2024 but rebounded to...
Letter to the editor: DUI drivers who kill deserve life in jail
Jeffrey Glowatski, 65, who allegedly killed Roxanne Bonnoni, should spend the remainder of his life in jail (“Driver faces DUI, but not homicide charges in Natrona girl’s death; family attorney reacts,” Aug. 13, TribLive). Glowatski had no business on the road, but Roxanne did. Her life ended at 11 years...
Asking for a Friend: How do I deal with a friend who is always late?
Q: I have a friend who is always late — whether it’s dinner, lunch, or even major events. How do I tell her this is unacceptable? Asking for a friend, Joy in Hempfield A: Consistently showing up late isn’t just annoying — it’s disrespectful of your time. The best approach...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 17, 2025
Bellevue Kristian Anthony Nardozzi sold property at 730 Orchard Ave. to Jodi Bryant for $322,500. Cassiopeia Investment Group Ltd. sold property at 240 W. Riverview Ave. to Stephen Foley for $379,000. Bradford Woods Janet Fesq sold property at 105 Saybrook Harbor Drive to Victor and Sarajean Battaglia for $320,000. Etna...
