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Gallery: Near or far, the world in focus on Feb. 9, 2026
The world is always moving — and TribLive’s gallery is there to catch it. From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to far-flung corners of the globe, photographers near and far capture moments of place, connection and the quiet beauty of everyday life. More than a snapshot of Western Pennsylvania,...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Feb. 9, 2026
AARP warns seniors about romance scams As Valentine’s Day approaches — a time when many people are seeking companionship or exploring new romantic relationships online — AARP Pennsylvania is urging older adults to stay alert for romance scams, including catfishing schemes that exploit feelings of loneliness, trust and affection. Catfishing...
Letter to the editor: Stopping ICE terror
It’s incredible to see the outpouring of support for Oakmont resident José Flores (“Fundraiser for family of Oakmont man detained by ICE raises more than $75K,” Feb. 2, TribLive). He fled Nicaragua and with an active asylum case, work permit and no criminal record, he worked at Oakmont Bakery. Nevertheless,...
Editorial: Warsh looks like a smart choice for the Fed … for now
The nomination of Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve is good news. He’s amply qualified for the role, having served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011. He has argued throughout for the central bank to narrow its focus to controlling inflation and to rely less...
The Stroller, Feb. 9, 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. Tickets available for murder-mystery...
Letter to the editor: Protect Pa.’s endangered species
I hear the call of chicka-dee-dee from the Carolina chickadee and the chirp of northern cardinals outside my window. These birds have opened my eyes to the nature and diversity around me, but they have no idea what may be in store for their endangered counterparts. Congress has proposed bills...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 9
.Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 9...
Monroeville area: Convention center events, kindergarten signups, baby shower and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Convention center events lined up The Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd., will host the following upcoming shows: • Feb. 13-15: ID Dance Competition. Details: IDdancecomp.com. • Feb. 17: 72.5 Productions Wrestling Tournament • Feb. 20-22: Pittsburgh Golf & Travel Show. Details:...
In brief: Officer disciplined, Key Club collection, bridge lessons and more in Sewickley area
Edgeworth officer facing discipline An Edgeworth officer is facing disciplinary action for an incident that took place last year. Council voted on the disciplinary matter Jan. 20. Borough officials have declined to release the officer’s name or details of the incident. The officer was not terminated or demoted, borough Manager...
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Free class offered on mindfulness, trauma Addiction Recovery Ministry, in conjunction with Awaken Pittsburgh, will present a free course on mindfulness and trauma from 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at the John...
In brief: Happenings across the Penn Hills area
Sorority chapter collecting shoes Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.’s Gamma Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter in Penn Hills is collecting gently worn, used and new shoes through Feb. 28 for its Scholarship Shoe Fundraiser. The fundraiser will help raise money for the chapter’s LaTonya Frazier Overcomer Scholarship while helping small-business owners...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 9
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 9....
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg community libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Pittsburgh region heads into extended warmup after another sub-zero night
Say goodbye — and maybe good riddance — to weeks of on-and-off sub-zero temperatures. The Pittsburgh region will warm up Monday morning after seeing a low of -2 degrees overnight, ushering in at least a week of forecasted highs around or above freezing, according to the National Weather Service. A...
ACC announces fine for UNC fans storming court after Duke win
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The ACC fined North Carolina $50,000 for violating the league’s event security policy after fans rushed the court following the Tar Heels’ 71-68 win over Duke on Saturday at the Dean E. Smith Center, the conference announced Sunday night. Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said staff...
High school sports schedule for Feb. 9, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Nonsection Aquinas Academy at Waynesburg, 7:30 p.m. Baldwin at Elizabeth Forward, 7:30 p.m. Bentworth at West Greene, 7 p.m. Brentwood at Keystone Oaks, 7:15 p.m. Brownsville at Jefferson-Morgan, 7 p.m. Central Valley at South Fayette, 7:30 p.m. Derry at Southmoreland, 7 p.m. Eden Christian...
Maryland oyster season collapse prompts calls for federal disaster aid
Maryland officials are asking for federal help after what they describe as one of the worst oyster seasons in state history, a collapse they say threatens both watermen and a cornerstone of the Chesapeake Bay economy. U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., this week asked the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
Report: ABC’s ‘The View’ under federal investigation by Trump administration
The Trump administration is said to be investigating ABC’s “The View” over allegations that it doesn’t provide equal treatment for political candidates and parties. A source at the Federal Communications Commission reportedly told Fox News Digital that the agency is examining the “fake news” morning program amid a crackdown on...
John Fetterman asks DHS to halt development of ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania, saying they will burden local communities
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Braddock, is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to hit the brakes on its plan to develop two Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers in Pennsylvania, saying they would have a negative impact on local communities. “While I have been clear in my support for...
Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang charged with damaging $6K ice sculpture at Minnesota CapitolVideo
Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang was charged with damaging a $6,000 ice sculpture that a veterans organization displayed on the front steps of the State Capitol. Lang, 30, of Lake Worth, Fla., recorded social media videos of him on Thursday kicking down portions of the ice sculpture that spelled out...
Early-morning fire at Ross Park Mall started in construction site
Ross Park Mall delayed its opening Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon after an early-morning fire between the mall’s floors. The call came in around 4:15 a.m., said Dillon Coleman, chief of the Berkeley Hills Fire Company. Contractors were completing renovations overnight on the first floor of the mall near...
Bee Vang: What Clint Eastwood’s ‘Gran Torino’ got right — and what America refused to learn
There was a deep chill in the air the day President Donald Trump said he’d consider invoking the Insurrection Act after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Good in south Minneapolis. Something came to mind: Inhumanity follows atrocities as the “jackal follows the wounded beast.” That...
Man dies in wrong-way crash on Parkway West
A man was killed and another was injured in a wrong-way crash Sunday on the Parkway West, police said Pennsylvania State Police said the crash occurred at 3:54 a.m. on the Parkway West near the Campbells Run Road exit. A blue Toyota Prius was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes...
Letter to the editor: Facts about immigrants
I’ve read yet another letter here in which the author supports the aggressive actions of DHS and ICE because they are rounding up murderers, rapists and terrorists (i.e., illegal immigrants), thereby making us safer (“America sees what’s happening in Minneapolis,” Feb. 3, TribLive). That letter, otherwise well written and logical...
Letter to the editor: Look to Churchill for wisdom
In 1941, in the heat of the Second World War, Winston Churchill visited the United States and spoke before Congress. I’ve watched this speech many times to great effect. It’s like something out of Shakespeare. After the worst week in American diplomacy of my lifetime, I watched it again. This...
