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Billy Joel shares encouraging update after brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel reassured fans about his health on Monday. The 76-year-old musician had previously canceled all of his scheduled concerts after announcing in May that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain’s ventricles, with patients experiencing cognitive decline, difficulty...
Mom sues Upper St. Clair psych hospital over alleged rape of her child by fellow patient
The mother of a 10-year-old boy who said he was raped by another patient at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital is suing the facility. The complaint, filed Monday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, alleges negligence against the children’s mental health hospital located on Boyce Plaza Road in Upper St. Clair. A...
Allegheny County Jail suspends corrections officer over racist video
An Allegheny County Jail corrections officer has been suspended following the discovery of a video purportedly showing him making a racist comment about Black people while holding a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire. Brian Davis, who has worked at the jail since March 2020, was suspended Monday after officials...
Gregory Bernarding and Jeaneen A. Zappa: Local action can protect Allegheny County from rising energy costs
Pennsylvania families are facing a growing electricity affordability crisis — and President Trump’s latest energy legislation is making it worse. The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed into law July 4, slashes federal incentives for wind and solar power that have been driving down utility costs, all while pouring billions into...
In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area
Dog Swim Day slated for Sept. 6 Registration opens July 31 for the township’s annual Dog Swim Day, when pool members’ furry friends can show off their best “doggie paddle.” This year’s event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6. The cost is $15 per dog. The...
In brief: Happenings in the North Hills area
Citizens can learn about police The Ross Township Police Department is still seeking participants for its second annual Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy, which is free for 18 and older, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 3 until Oct. 22. Participants do not have to...
In brief: Happenings in the Shaler Journal area
Family pets welcome to blessing event All family pets — big or small, crated, in your arms or leashed — are welcome to attend a Blessing of the Animals at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 on the lawn of Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, 300 Glenn Ave. in Shaler. The blessing aims to...
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
MILLVALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Millvale Community Library, 213 Grant Ave., is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For a complete list of ongoing programs...
Daniel DePetris: Putin’s conduct causes Trump to have a change of heart on Ukraine
President Donald Trump never stays still for very long. He makes decisions, only to delay their implementation. He listens to pretty much everybody before he settles on a course of action, only to change his mind at the last minute. Whether it’s withdrawing U.S. troops from Syria during his first...
Gallery: Photos from July 21, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, July 21, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Country music star, ex-Steelers QB address ‘wild rumors’ about marriage
Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges made headlines back in February when they got engaged. There was a whole buildup to Duck popping the question on February 12 on George Jones’ estate, and the entire country music world seemed invested in it. And seems like folks are still pretty interested...
Breaking Benjamin and Flyleaf singers rock out acoustically at Roxian Theatre
How much fun it must be to front a platinum-selling rock band, make longtime friends with other rock vocalists and then go out on tour to play music and laugh together. Such are the current lives of Benjamin Burnley, the founding member and lead singer of Breaking Benjamin, and Lacey...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of July 21, 2025
Community center plans golf fundraiser The Riverview Action Community Center is planning an 18-hole, four-person golf scramble fundraiser on Aug. 22 at Hill Crest Country Club in Lower Burrell. Registration is now open, and eight packages are available. The price is $550 per foursome or $150 for an individual. Check-in...
Editorial: The risk of nuclear war waned after the Cold War. It’s back with a vengeance
When the first nuclear bomb test took place 80 years ago, the scientists who gathered to observe the explosion in the New Mexico desert recognized they were playing with fire. Physicist Enrico Fermi tried to break the tension by taking bets on whether the bomb would ignite the atmosphere and...
The Stroller, July 21, 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. Historic farm tour planned...
Letter to the editor: Democrats, dead party walking
It’s obvious that the Democratic Party is in serious decline. Weak leadership still defending failed policies like open borders, woke/DEI/transgender disasters and their defense of antisemitic practices at many universities is just part of the problem. Democrats also refuse to understand that the reason ICE is working to remove the...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Local author to talk about latest book Pittsburgh author Frederic Durbin will stop by Northland Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 to discuss his new book, “The Country Under Heaven.” The book tells the story of a Union soldier’s journey across the American West that blends elements...
Editorial cartoons for the week of July 21
Editorial cartoons for the week of July 21....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of July 21
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of July 21....
Upcoming offerings at Northern Tier Library
Take advantage of an ever- expanding collection Hundreds of books, games, movies and more are added to Northern Tier Library’s shelves each month. Visit northerntierlibrary.org/what-is-new to view a list of what’s new in fiction, nonfiction, children’s and young adult, as well as movies, music and games. Additionally, if you’d like to...
At the library: News from Hampton Community Library
Hampton Community Library, 3200 Lochner Road, is open Mondays through Saturdays. Its summer hours through Aug. 13 are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For details about...
Pirates farm report for July 20, 2025: 3 hits from Billy Cook, Nick Solak help Indy to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-39) defeated Nashville (Brewers), 7-3. LF Billy Cook (.250) had three hits, including a solo home run. 1B Nick Solak (.366) was 3 for 5 with an RBI and run scored. 2B Nick Yorke (.270) was 2 for 5 with two RBIs. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.279) tripled...
Is late night dead? Stephen Colbert’s CBS cancellation raises troubling questions
NEW YORK — The shocking cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” is a sign that time is running out for one of TV’s most beloved formats. The late-night talk show was invented in the 1950s as a way for networks to own their own programming rather than have...
‘Did you see anything happen?’: Audio provides details on moments before fatal plane crash
Tower audio from a fatal plane crash on Sunday morning near Lancaster Airport in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, shows the pilot had communicated with air traffic control minutes before takeoff. Just two and a half minutes after the plane was cleared for takeoff, air traffic control started calling out for...
Letter to the editor: Anyone regretting voting for Trump?
It’s true — 77 million of President Trump’s “sheep” elected him. But how many of those now regret their decision? Those who were forced out of their jobs? Those who may lose their health insurance and will no longer be able to take care of themselves or their loved ones?...
