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Anita Chabria: Kamala Harris hints at a 2028 re-run, raising the question: Can a woman win?
Kamala Harris does not want to be governor of California, which has a whole lot of contenders (and some voters) doing a happy dance this week. But with her announcement Wednesday that she is bowing out of a race she never officially entered, Harris has ignited a flurry of speculation...
Girl, dog rescued from fire at Penn Township home
A young girl and a dog were rescued from a fire that extensively damaged a Penn Township home Monday afternoon. The juvenile female was unconscious when two Irwin firefighters and a Harrison City firefighter reached her in a second-floor room, said Irwin Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Stitely. “It was very...
Why Year 2 with Andy Kotelnicki can make ‘enormous difference’ in Penn State’s offense
STATE COLLEGE — The difference is three plays, in Andy Kotelnicki’s mind. Had Penn State executed one more successful play in any of its three losses in 2024, it could have marked the difference in a national championship appearance, a Big Ten Championship or an undefeated regular season. To reach...
Gallery: Photos from August 4, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, August 4 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 4, 2025
Plum Class of 1985 to hold reunion Plum’s Class of 1985 will host its 40th class reunion on Nov. 28 at Veltre’s Wedding Venue on Coxcomb Hill Road. Organizers are seeking contact information for class members. Details about the reunion are available at the “Plum HS 1985 — 40 Year...
In brief: Joey Fabus Superhero 5K, flea market and more in Bethel Park
Joey Fabus Superhero 5K The Joey Fabus Superhero 5K Run/1 Mile Walk will be held on Sept. 14 at 9 am. The race starts at Bethel Park High School and the course goes through local neighborhoods. Joey was an 8-year-old boy who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in...
Letter to the editor: Comparing Biden, Trump on free speech
Recently we learned that CBS (owned by Paramount) would be ending its long-running “Late Night” TV show, currently hosted by the nauseatingly predictable Stephen Colbert. The network’s decision was also predictable, as the show lost 40 million bucks last year. Overall, late-night talk shows have been losing viewers for the...
Editorial: A pox on ‘personalized’ airline pricing at Delta or elsewhere
Delta Air Lines says it is rolling out “personalized fares,” which sounds benign and even sweet but is precisely the opposite. What is really going on is the massive airline is phasing in artificial intelligence-powered ticket pricing that may offer you a different fare for a particular trip than your...
The Stroller, Aug. 4, 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. New Kensington to host...
Letter to the editor: Lies and conspiracy theories now the norm?
Maybe it’s because we’ve been lied to by government officials so often over the years that we now accept lies as normal behavior. From U-2 spy planes, Vietnam, Watergate, “Read my lips,” “I never had sex,” weapons of mass destruction and stolen elections, we have been lied to again and...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 4
Editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 4....
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny area
Junior member sought for environmental committee McCandless is seeking applicants for a junior member of the Environmental Advisory Committee for the 2026-27 school year, from September/October through June. The position is open to high school juniors or seniors who live in the town. The junior member will be involved with...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 4
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 4....
Pirates farm report for Aug. 3, 2025: Ronny Simon’s 5 RBIs carry Indianapolis to win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 64-42) crushed Iowa (Cubs), 12-4. DH Ronny Simon (.301) was 3 for 6 with a double and five RBIs, including a three-run homer. 2B/LF Nick Yorke (.277) was 3 for 6 with two RBIs, including his seventh homer of the season. 3B Cam Devanney (.276) was 2 for...
Penn State coach Franklin believes team has depth at tight end to ease loss of Warren
STATE COLLEGE — Few saw Tyler Warren’s 2025 season coming. Warren was outstanding in Penn State’s final game of 2023, catching 127 yards worth of passes in the Nittany Lions’ Peach Bowl loss to Ole Miss. But Warren’s 2024 numbers were almost unbelievable, which explains why the All-American was picked...
Trump’s former jobs data chief decries firing of his successorVideo
President Donald Trump’s firing of the chief labor statistician was criticized by her predecessor, who called it an unfounded move that will undermine confidence in a key data set on the U.S. economy. “This is damaging,” William Beach, whom Trump picked in his first term to head the Bureau of...
This Pennsylvania city is one of the ‘dirtiest in America,’ report finds
A city’s cleanliness is one of the key components of both residents’ quality-of-life and health, as evidenced by the recent strike in Philadelphia that left trash piling on the streets. Unfortunately for residents in this other Pennsylvania location, their city is one of the top five dirtiest in the entire...
Letter to the editor: Drug savings should go to patients
National Health Center Week, Aug. 3-9, is a timely reminder of the essential role community health centers (CHCs) play across Pennsylvania. More than 400 CHCs in the commonwealth serve more than 1 million patients annually, many of them low-income, uninsured or living in medically underserved communities. An important tool CHCs...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 3, 2025
Bellevue William McNeil sold property at 128 Crawford Ave. to J&D Flips LLC for $110,000. Bilal Sitwat sold property at 331B Glaser Ave. to Michael and Kristen Cutri for $180,000. Corinthian Develop LLC sold property at 419 Jefferson Ave. to Ryan Wasilchak and Richard Oliver Bray for $420,000. Lincoln Ave...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 3, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Brenda Neundorf sold property at 1457 Beulah Road to Darin and Mary Kendrick for $260,000. Mash Holdings 19 L.P. sold property at 1885 Beulah Road to 72 Motions LLC for $80,000. John Yocca sold property at 1633 Georgetown Pl to Anthony Deberto Jr. and Therese Alcantara Abrenica...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 3, 2025
Aleppo Estate of Wesley Smith Jr. sold property at 16 Rhodes Ave. to Oxox LLC for $225,000. Joseph Jackson sold property at 100 Sewickley Ridge Cir to Joseph and Amy Pozycki for $520,000. Jerry Veshio Jr. sold property at 104 Veshio Drive to Ryan and Molly Morgan Knoll for $725,000....
O’Hara area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 3, 2025
Etna Double Action Investments LLC sold property at 106 Grant Ave. to Hunter Ray Rogers and Austin Marie Swallow for $150,000. Aranel Diaz Perez sold property at 141 Grant Ave. to 80 Summit LLC for $37,500. Matthew Parish St. sold property at Wilson St. to Etna Borough for $45,000. Fox...
The Stroller, Aug. 3, 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. National Night Out celebrations...
Editorial: Rustic Ridge lawsuits shouldn’t be a surprise to plaintiffs, but for some, they are
The first lawsuits over the fatal 2023 explosion in the Rustic Ridge development in Plum have been filed in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. This was to be expected. The two-year anniversary of the explosion is rapidly approaching. The incident has been investigated. The timing is appropriate. Last week, suits...
Westmoreland happenings: Car show, turkey dinner, reunion news, more
Church News • Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations...
