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The Stroller, April 11, 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. Mibsters shoot for national...
Letter to the editor: Invest in our youth, not data centers
Proponents of massive data centers often promise a digital frontier of high-tech growth, but a sober analysis reveals a different reality. These billion-dollar projects certainly provide a “blue-collar gold rush” during construction, creating a temporary surge in high-paying trade jobs. However, once the ribbon is cut, the “high-tech” job engine...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 10, 2026
High schools Baseball Friday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 8, Butler 1 Central Catholic 11, North Hills 0 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 8, Norwin 2 Mt. Lebanon 5, Hempfield 4 Class 2A Section 1 Chartiers-Houston 6, Burgettstown 3 Nonsection Allderdice 7, Shady Side Academy 5 Armstrong 3, Gateway 0...
Pirates farm report for April 10, 2026: Seth Hernandez Ks 7 in 4 no-hit innings for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 3-10) lost 8-2 to Louisville (Reds). RHP Antwone Kelly (12.27) started and recorded two outs, giving up five unearned runs on two hits, including a home run, and three walks. RHP Carson Fullmer (3.86) came on and pitched 3 ⅓ scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking...
High school roundup or April 10, 2026: North Allegheny softball rallies for walk-off win
Twila Goulding hit a walk-off RBI single to cap a four-run bottom of the seventh inning, lifting North Allegheny to a 7-6 victory over Canon-McMillan in Section 1-6A softball Friday. Brianna Mensch went 2 for 2 with a double and a home run and Erin Fadgen doubled and knocked in...
Storylines, questions as Penn State football spring workouts continue
The countdown to Blue-White continues. Penn State’s Blue-White practice is set for April 25 at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. That means Matt Campbell’s Nittany Lions are roughly halfway through spring drills. Here are a few PSU questions and storylines to keep an eye on leading up to...
Once part of Drive-In Capital of the World, this rural complex fights for survival
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blared across the massive screen at Riverside Drive-In on April 2 to mark opening night of the 2026 season at the Parks Township theater. But owners were quick to say, without recent community support, the screen would have remained dark. A GoFundMe organized by employee...
Westmoreland happenings: Symphony fundraiser, spaghetti dinners, job fair, more
Church News • Latrobe Community Ministries, 440 Main St., Latrobe, will host a free women’s conference, “FollowHERs of Christ,” at 6 p.m. May 2 at the church. There will be worship, teaching and fellowship. Reservations required. Reservations: rekindleministry.com. Fundraisers • Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays...
Penguins playoff tickets set to go on sale
The Pittsburgh Penguins locked up their first trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2022 with a 5-2 victory in New Jersey on Thursday night. They will have home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, which are set to begin April 18. The NHL won’t announce a full...
Letter to the editor: Protesters should get over it
When I see coverage of the “No Kings” protests on TV, I change the channel. You people lost the election. Get over it. We lost the election in 2020, and we had to put up with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for four years and a news media that covered...
Work on Route 30 Cedar Street exit in Hempfield set to begin
PennDOT will begin work Monday on improvements to the Cedar Street exit on Route 30 in Hempfield. The Cedar Street Improvement Project will include single-lane restrictions between the Mt.Pleasant Road on-ramp and the Cedar Street exit through mid-June. Cedar Street Exit will be closed on April 20, April 21, May...
Clothing collection, worship services and more at Sewickley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The fourth annual 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament will take place at noon on May 23 at Quaker Valley High School. The event is...
Letter to the editor: Francis will bring fresh perspective to District 57
This year, Westmoreland County residents finally have a choice for Pennsylvania House of Representative in District 57. Frankly, the right-wing platform of fewer regulations, a stagnant minimum wage, an absence of affordable health care and constant attacks on free and fair elections is stale and out of touch. Democratic candidate...
The Stroller, April 10, 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. Jazz concert set at...
Laurels & lances: Blastoff & beer
Laurel: To blasting off. The University of Pittsburgh is reaching for the stars. This week, all eyes were on the skies as Artemis II took off with the most ambitious space mission in decades. The 10-day trip sent four astronauts toward the moon, circling the far side before returning with...
Letter to the editor: Trump, the great dealmaker
People have often justified the president’s personal failings by arguing that they make him a good deal-maker. The Iran crisis shows me why this argument fails. President Trump wants the Europeans to deploy military forces to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a year of insulting Europe and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 9, 2026
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 5, North Allegheny 3 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 4, Norwin 1 Class 5A Section 1 Latrobe 10, Penn Hills 2 Penn-Trafford 4, Plum 1 Section 2 Upper St. Clair 11, Trinity 1 Section 3 New Castle 7, Fox Chapel 6 Section...
Pirates farm report for April 9, 2026: Esmerlyn Valdez hits 3rd homer in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 3-9) lost 5-1 to Louisville (Reds). RF Esmerlyn Valdez (.263) provided the only offense with his third home run. SS Alika Williams (.538) went 1 for 3 with a double. 2B Termarr Johnson (.194) went 1 for 2 with two walks. LHP Nick Dombkowski (0-1, 8.53) started...
High school roundup for April 9, 2026: Shenango ends Neshannock’s 57-game softball win streak
Teagan Schippert hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth to give Shenango the lead for good in a 6-5 victory over Neshannock in Section 1-2A softball Thursday. Shenango snapped Neshannock’s WPIAL-record 57-game winning streak. The last time the Lancers lost a game was in the 2023 PIAA...
412 Day celebrates everything Pittsburgh (on Sunday, 4/12)
April 12 is a notable date in various ways. For one, it marks the day in 1861 that the U.S. Civil War began. It also celebrates the delicious goldenness of National Grilled Cheese Day. In the Pittsburgh area, April 12 is recognized as 412 Day. It’s a day designated for...
Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite pope’s criticism
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon and the Vatican denied allegations of a rift as a result of Pope Leo XIV’s criticism of the Trump administration and a news report of a contentious meeting between a papal envoy and a top U.S. defense official. In separate statements, the two sides professed an...
Justice Department sets sights on NFL’s media rights deals
The Department of Justice is investigating the NFL’s media deals with streaming companies as more of its games go behind subscription pay walls. The investigation first reported by the Wall Street Journal centers on the financial impact of live sports streaming on consumers and whether the league’s traditional broadcast partners...
White House secures foreign steel for ballroom project
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has championed the U.S. steel industry, promising to strengthen it and to impose stiff tariffs on foreign metals to shield manufacturers from overseas competitors. Yet the White House has secured tens of millions of dollars’ worth of donated foreign steel for Trump’s $400 million ballroom...
Shapiro, Fetterman, McCormick ask DHS to upgrade security for NFL Draft
In just a few weeks, Pittsburgh anticipates roughly 700,000 football fans will arrive for the 2026 NFL Draft. And even though elected officials have said the Steel City is prepared to host the three-day event, a trio of statewide lawmakers wants additional support from the Department of Homeland Security. “I...
Greensburg diocese will participate in Pope Leo’s vigil for peace
The Diocese of Greensburg announced it will take part in an international prayer vigil Saturday. The event is part of a worldwide call for prayer in the Catholic Church and will coincide with a a vigil led by Pope Leo XIV in Rome. The local vigil will be at Blessed...
