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Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Aug. 22
The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. This week, a state will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.” What state was it?...
Letter to the editor: U.S. has duty to stand up for Gaza
Gaza is dying and the world is watching. For over a year and a half, families have been starving, children are wasting away from preventable hunger and entire neighborhoods lie in rubble. This is not a tragic accident of war. It is the deliberate policy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,...
The Stroller, Aug. 22, 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. Band Blast concert to...
Laurels & lances: Animal edition
Laurel: To family fun. The Westmoreland Fair is all about bringing the community together with events and attractions that can satisfy people of all ages. Concerts to camel rides, rodeos to rabbit agility courses — there’s almost nothing you can’t find at the fair. And for some, it’s a family...
Letter to the editor: Trump brings order to our lives
The Trib’s letters to the editor continue to demean our president. To me, their merit lacks evidence. The writer of “Lessons for America as we approach 250 years” (July 28, TribLive) insinuates that President Trump brings disorder to our universe. Conversely, she uplifts a closed society — the People’s Republic...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Aug. 22-24
Back-to-school time has arrived, but even as summer vacation ends, the weekend’s still wide open to have fun with family. Here are some events to enjoy together. Bark in the Boro This Ligonier pet fair will be a perfect day out for you and your pup. Held on the Ligonier...
Don’t put these in your luggage: TSA has added new items to its banned list
Trying to figure out what you should and shouldn’t take with you on a trip can be a frustrating experience (especially if you’re the type who happens to overthink things). And then, of course, you have to try and remember what the Transportation Security Administration won’t allow you to take...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 21, 2025
High schools Football Friday’s schedule KDKA Kickoff Classic (at Wolvarena) North Allegheny at Woodland Hills, 5 p.m. LaSalle College vs. Central Catholic, 8 p.m. Nonconference Allderdice at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Baldwin at Thomas Jefferson, 7 p.m. Blackhawk at Beaver Falls, 7 p.m. Brashear at Cornell, 7 p.m. Brownsville at...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 21, 2025: Nick Yorke drives in 5 in Indianapolis blowout win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 72-50) obliterated Syracuse (Mets), 16-1. RF Nick Yorke (.276) went 3 for 6 with two doubles, three runs scored and five RBIs. 1B Rafael Flores (.242) went 4 for 5 with a run scored and three RBIs. DH Nick Solak (.346) went 1 for 3 with his 13th...
South Fayette man gets 15 years in prison for filming sex with teen
A South Fayette man will serve 15 years in federal prison for filming himself having sex with a 14-year-old girl. Matthew Trax, 25, was sentenced on Thursday by U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy. In addition to the prison term — which was part of his plea agreement — Trax...
Hempfield Area begins new school year
Students in the Hempfield Area School District returned to classrooms Thursday. The district instructs more than 5,000 students across its nine schools — Fort Allen, Maxwell, West Hempfield, West Point and Stanwood elementaries; West Hempfield and Wendover middle schools; Harrold School for ninth graders; and high school. To help students...
Sen. Devlin Robinson: Standing up for Pittsburgh transit — funding, safety and accountability
Public transit keeps Pittsburgh and Allegheny moving. It gets people to work, to school, to the doctor, and to see family and friends. It keeps our economy running and our neighborhoods connected. In fact, I know firsthand the need for a safe and reliable public transit system because this is...
Allegheny County to pay $425K to man charged but never tried in 2016 Wilkinsburg massacre
Allegheny County will pay $425,000 to one of the men accused of killing six people and an unborn child nearly a decade ago in Wilkinsburg to settle a lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution. The figure is included in a copy of the July 23 settlement agreement with Robert J. Thomas obtained...
Panini A. Chowdhury: Community benefits agreement — a path to faster, fairer development
Many of Pittsburgh’s biggest developments are taking far too long to move from vision to reality. The Lower Hill redevelopment, the Bakery Square expansion and the Esplanade riverfront development project are all examples of projects that could be transforming neighborhoods right now but are instead bogged down in prolonged review...
‘Purple Rain’ co-star Apollonia sues Prince’s estate over the trademark of her name
MINNEAPOLIS — Be careful if Prince bestowed a stage name on you because his estate might claim that it owns the rights — even some 40 years later. That is the crux of a lawsuit filed Tuesday by Patty A. Kotero, better known as Apollonia, co-star of Prince’s 1984 movie...
Gallery: Photos from Aug. 21, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, August 21, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Plum rewarded new coach with season-opening win
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. In 1985, Plum rewarded new coach Bill Helsley with a 27-12 victory over Highlands at Mustangs Stadium. Quarterback Phil Kinney pulled off a...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 22-24
Summer vacation is coming to an end — if it hasn’t already — even if it’s still blazing hot outside. Get some family time in with these events around Pittsburgh this weekend. Pittsburgh Water Lantern Festival This festival is both a fun and a meaningful experience for attendees. Held at...
Gustavo Arellano: Can homegrown teens replace immigrant farm labor? In 1965, the U.S. tried
I sank into Randy Carter’s comfy couch, excited to see the Hollywood veteran’s magnum opus. Around the first floor of his Glendale home were framed photos and posters of films the 77-year-old had worked on during his career. “Apocalypse Now.” “The Godfather II.” “The Conversation.” What we were about to...
Letter to the editor: It’s worth protesting Trump’s actions
I have attended several anti-Trump rallies and suggested to liberal friends that they go, but they say “it won’t help.” My response is that President Trump would collapse without the support of his sycophants in Congress. If these sycophants see massive crowds protesting Trump’s power grabs, they might worry about...
Former Frazier quarterback working to restore program’s luster
Settling in as Frazier’s new coach, Tony Battaglini begins to think more and more that the team has underachieved the past few seasons. Now it’s time to turn the Commodores’ program around. Battaglini has brought a coaching staff full of, not just experience, but championship experience to Perryopolis and has...
With star quarterback returning, Elizabeth Forward sets goals high
Coming off another conference championship and a semifinal loss to Central Valley in the Class 3A playoffs, the Elizabeth Forward Warriors enter the 2025 season with a little bit of a chip on their shoulders. Let’s call it the “overlooked chip.” Gone are stalwarts such as Charlie Nigut, Jace Brown...
With new coach at helm, Charleroi driven to earn respect
Charleroi’s Scooter DeUnger has a daunting task ahead of him as he takes over as football coach at his alma mater. The Cougars have fallen on hard times, with last year’s 1-9 campaign marking their third straight season around the bottom of the conference. They have an overall record of...
The Stroller, Aug. 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. Community fair to feature...
Westmoreland happenings: Soup and salad bar, band concert, car cruise, more
Fundraisers • Congregation Emanu-El Israel Sisterhood will sponsor a rummage sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the synagogue, 222 N. Main St., Greensburg. Please use the back door of the building. Details: 724-834-0560. • The Norwin Elks will host a car cruise...
