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Mark DeSantis: How Pittsburgh’s economic garden can grow
“Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are.” — Theodore Roosevelt I have vivid memories as a 10-year-old helping my Italian-immigrant grandfather in his one-acre garden of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and I forget what else. I remember the smell of ripe vegetables, soil and how everything seemed...
In brief: Aspinwall History Walking Tour, Summer Sizzler and more
Aspinwall History Walking Tour Learn about the historic architecture, founding families and history of how Aspinwall developed — including two secret gardens — on Aug. 17 and 24 and Sept. 7 and 14 during the Aspinwall History Walking Tour. Meet at Aspinwall’s Beans ’n’ Cream at 16 Brilliant Ave. at...
In brief: Clothesline sale collection, fall book sale and more in Quaker Valley
Clothesline sale Sewickley Academy is now accepting new and gently used clothing, shoes, costumes, sporting goods, fashion accessories and books for all ages for its upcoming Clothesline Sale. Items can be dropped off outside the Rea Auditorium on campus from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 27-29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 30,...
Gallery: Photos from August 13, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, August 13, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Employers who hire the undocumented should be fined, jailed
While all the liberals are crying about the raids on the two Emiliano’s restaurants last week, my question is, why weren’t the owners arrested and thrown in jail for harboring known criminals and for human trafficking? My guess is they knew when they hired these people that they were illegal...
Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh has other forces assisting police
The news of a steady erosion in the ranks of Pittsburgh’s police force is sobering. Your editorial “Pittsburgh needs more police” (Aug. 7, TribLive) points up the plight and rightfully serves as a call to action. However, the extent to which a reversal is needed should have been couched in...
Editorial: Is it finally time for legal marijuana in Pennsylvania?
President Donald Trump is mulling a move on marijuana. The president said Monday his administration was considering rescheduling the substance, moving it from Schedule I to a Schedule III. Scheduled drugs are medications or other substances classified based on their impacts. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug, meaning it has...
The Stroller, Aug. 13, 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. Valley HS to host...
Proposed laws, school policies target cellphone use in schools
Tony Aquilio is all in favor of using technology as an educational tool. But even Aquilio, Penn-Trafford High School’s principal, admits access to personal cellphones can be bad for learning while in school. This year, Penn-Trafford School District heads into the academic year with a new cellphone policy in place,...
Penn State ramps up lobbying, but it’s difficult to tell who or what it’s trying to influence
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for Talk of the Town, a daily newsletter of local stories that dig deep, events, and more from north-central PA, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. Penn...
Letter to the editor: Trump is destroying America
President Trump’s tariffs are the downfall of American and international economies. I predict they will wreak more havoc domestic and abroad than the Smoot-Hawley tariffs ever did, and the six-time bankrupt Trump will add a seventh and eighth to his belt. Trump tariffs will go beyond the “asinine,” the “economic...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 12, 2025
High schools Golf Tuesday’s results Boys Class 3A Section 3 Seneca Valley 182, Butler 185 Medalists: Anthony Cardozi, Marcos Lopez (SV) 34; Bowden Lenyk (B) 35 Section 5 Peters Township 185, Canon-McMillan 192 Medalists: Camden Reyes (PT) 35; Jon Taczak (CM) 37 Class 2A Section 3 Jefferson-Morgan 215, Brownsville 262...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 12: Matt Fraizer goes 4 for 4, Cam Devanney homers in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 67-47) got past Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees), 6-5. RF Matt Fraizer (.305) went 4 for 4 with a triple, run scored and his 13th stolen base. SS Cam Devanney (.271) went 1 for 4 with his 20th homer. 1B Nick Solak (.359) went 2 for 4 with his 12th homer...
Pirates, Paul Skenes no match for red-hot Brewers in 14-0 rout
Even Pirates ace Paul Skenes couldn’t cool off the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Skenes, making his 25th start of the season, gave up two or more home runs for the second time this season and threw 93 pitches over four innings as...
Jimmy Kimmel secures Italian citizenship in case he needs to escape during Trump’s 2nd term
Jimmy Kimmel revealed he has his Italian passport ready, just in case. During an interview with comedian Sarah Silverman on her podcast, the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host discussed how “much worse” the president’s second term has been for the country, without getting into specifics. He said he has obtained Italian...
James Fogarty: Getting to more inclusive and supportive schools for our kids in Pittsburgh
As we look to the future of our city, we all have a responsibility to ask, “how are the children”? Data from 2023-24 shows challenges in our schools: • Few complete post-secondary education: 343 out of 1,614 Pittsburgh Public Schools freshmen in 2014 finished college or trade school by 2024....
From last-minute recruit to preseason All-American, Penn State happy to have Vega Ioane
Penn State’s 2022 recruiting class was among the best in the country. Abdul Carter developed into a top-five NFL draft pick. Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Dani Dennis-Sutton are big reasons why Penn State is a national title contender this year. All were blue-chip prospects, expected to take...
Commentary: How postsecondary opportunities for students are changing for the better
Americans are losing faith in higher education. Nearly half of adults believe a college degree is less important to get a well-paying job than it was 20 years ago, and only a quarter believe a four-year degree is a very important part of getting a job that pays well. The...
Oh rats! Woman gets trapped inside Chuck E. Cheese gameVideo
Firefighters came to the aid of a woman last week after she became trapped inside a game at a California Chuck E. Cheese entertainment center. The unidentified woman was rescued by a Burbank Fire Department crew at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the California children’s fun center, after she was...
Musical ‘Something Rotten!’ to bring laughs to Geyer Performing Arts Center
Audiences will have the opportunity to see Shakespeare in a whole new light Thursday through Sunday at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale in the musical “Something Rotten!” With numerous awe-inspiring dance numbers, catchy music and endless laughs, this show is bound to please audiences. “It’s a lot of...
LZ Granderson: Vance is right to call out warped partisan representation
Believe it or not, Vice President JD Vance has said a number of things over the years that I agree with. For example, when he suggested “the American people will not tolerate another endless war” with regards to sending aid to Ukraine, I felt seen. When Vance told podcaster Theo...
Gallery: Photos from August 12, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Here are 5 things to know about Clairton Coke Works explosion
Here are the latest details on the fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. Gov. Shapiro headed to town Gov. Josh Shapiro will visit the site at 1 p.m. today for a press conference. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and other local officials will also be on hand to...
Letter to the editor: Jail is not a 5-star hotel
OK, now I know we have gone nuts! Mommy wants her son to be served kosher food while in prison (“Westmoreland inmate accused of stabbing mother should have kosher meals, she says,” July 28, TribLive). Does she think “Prison” is the name of a 5-star hotel? This is not a...
Letter to the editor: Don’t be bamboozled by the enemy within
The MAGA GOP under President Trump is great at blaming others for what they are doing: weaponizing government and indoctrinating radically. What about MAGA’s antagonistic relationship with the mainstream and public news media? What about pardoning criminals? What about abuse of power and lawlessness? Who would ever think that the...
