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Letter to the editor: Liberals are enablers, accomplices
To me, “No Kings” actually meant “No Matter” that illegal immigrants kill Americans. Liberal Democrats do not seem to care about the victims of crime. Period. And in their unconcern they are enablers and accomplices. Hank Baughman Latrobe...
Seneca Hills Village Singers present Memorial Day concert to honor veterans
The Seneca Hills Village Singers gathered for a special Memorial Day concert May 26 to celebrate veterans and honor the men and women who lost their lives while serving our country. The chorus staged a 45-minute concert for residents and visitors of Seneca Senior Living along Saltsburg Road in Penn...
Letter to the editor: McCormick’s vote on reconciliation bill could cost lives … and votes
Sen. Dave McCormick ran on the promise of serving the interests of all Pennsylvanians. His upcoming vote on the House-passed reconciliation bill will define where he stands and the weight of his word when it comes to our families’ health, dignity and futures. The commonwealth is watching and come Election...
Editorial: Mayor’s spokesperson does disservice by denying violence, injuries
Disregarding people’s concerns doesn’t make them go away. Over the weekend, the city of Pittsburgh had several violent altercations, including three shootings. The most prominent happened late Sunday in East Liberty. ShotSpotter recorded 14 rounds fired. Five people were shot. Two adult males were transported by ambulance in critical/serious condition,...
The Stroller, June 25, 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. Monthly Fridays on Fifth...
Carnegie’s Civil War symposium grows as plans take shape for 2026
In April, more than 200 Civil War and history enthusiasts from across the United States and Canada converged on the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie for our annual Civil War symposium. With an all-star lineup of historians speaking on the Maryland Campaign and the Battle of...
Letter to the editor: Democrats gave Trump his second term
As Democrats across the country go bat spit crazy rioting against the Trump administration’s deportation policies, I believe it is important to acknowledge how the Democratic Party is largely responsible for Trump’s return to the White House. First, the party backed one of the stupidest politicians in the country in...
Pirates farm report for June 24, 2025: Nick Solak, Billy Cook homer in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 43-32) clobbered Omaha (Royals), 9-1. 1B Nick Solak (.368) went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer, his eighth. CF Billy Cook (.275) went 2 for 3 with a three-run homer, his first, and his 11th stolen base. He also walked and scored three runs. LF Ronny Simon...
With nowhere to hide, these workers are left with no choice but to endure sizzling temps
It was so hot Tuesday that Chris Kelly had to pull his roofing crew from their regularly scheduled job. “Once it hits about 85 or 90 degrees, we don’t even install because the shingles will heat up to the point that walking on them will scar them,” said Kelly, owner...
Former IT manager for Heinz Endowments indicted for embezzling nearly $1 million
The former IT manager for the Heinz Endowments is charged in federal court with embezzling nearly $1 million. Charles A. Richardson, 45, of Pittsburgh, was indicted on five counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering on June 17. The indictment was unsealed on Tuesday. He is free...
Court affirms dismissal of charges against retired minister accused of $350K theft
The state Superior Court on Monday upheld the dismissal of charges against a retired North Side pastor accused of stealing more than $350,000 from his church. The Rev. Wayne C. Peck, 73, of Highland Park, was charged in 2022 with theft and receiving stolen property after he was accused of...
Former McKeesport detective admits stealing $1 million from police union
A former McKeesport detective and police union finance officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing more than $1 million from his fellow officers. Joseph Osinski, 56, will be sentenced Sept. 18 on four felony counts — including theft by deception and receiving stolen property — by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge...
South Hills student achievements for the week of June 24, 2025
Connor McCann was recently inducted as an associate member into the Elmira College Eta Sigma Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society during the 2024-2025 academic year. He also made the dean’s list for the winter 2025 term. Delana Spencer graduated from Susquehanna University in May with...
Letters to the editor for the week of June 24, 2025
Community Center needs more than mural As a longtime supporter of the Sewickley Community Center, I was excited to hear about plans to create a Black History wall, a vibrant and meaningful tribute to the legacy and contributions of Black Americans. Honoring that history is vital, especially in a place...
Fox Chapel Area student achievements for the week of June 24, 2025
Three Fox Chapel Area School District students were named national winners in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. In the writing portion of the national contest, Fox Chapel Area High School 2024-2025 freshman Eliana Wellman won a silver medal for her story “The Prankster” in the humor category; and...
Philip Martell: Cyber charter funding draining our schools
As a superintendent who has worked to rebuild a rural school district into a nationally recognized model, I’ve seen firsthand how Pennsylvania’s flawed cyber charter funding system undermines public education. From the outside, this may look like just another policy debate in Harrisburg. But in school districts like mine, the...
Gallery: Photos from June 24, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, June 24, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Steelers 2025 A to Z roundup: A look at the 90-man roster
From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between June 12...
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of June 24, 2025
Anna Rush, a member of the Rhodes College class of 2025, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. She will serve as an English teaching assistant in Spain. Rush, a psychology and Spanish double major, is a member of the women’s tennis...
Sewickley area student achivements for the week of June 24, 2025
Andrew Warburton, M.D., a third-year resident in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Hospital, graduated from Quaker Valley High School in 2015 and was offered a one-year fellowship for 2026 in Critical Care Anesthesiology by Massachusetts General Hospital, the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. These fellowships are highly...
Letter to the editor: Trump has exposed waste, theft
Q. How can a company justify attacking an accountant that saved them over $500 billion in just its first quarter? A. Deny that he has saved anything and claim that he is actually hurting the company. In other words, lie through its teeth. To me, that’s the purpose of the...
Japan conducts 1st missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup to deter China
TOKYO — Japan’s army announced Tuesday that it conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory, as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter increasingly assertive China. The test-firing of the Type 88 surface-to-ship, short-range missile was conducted Tuesday at the Shizunai Anti-Air Firing Range on...
Letter to the editor: Addressing moral corruption
Apparently many God-loving Christians who voted for President Trump love and respect him. Federal policies aside, when did church and other organizations’ members think it acceptable to mimic Trump by spewing hate, fear and chaos through retribution and retaliation whenever they don’t agree with someone? What messages is Trump sending...
Armstrong School District furloughs 7 full-time teachers, 2 part-timers
The Armstrong School District on Monday voted 7-2 to furlough seven full-time and two part-time teachers, and a nurse, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. School Board President Jason Elkin told WTAE that district administration originally recommended 14 positions be cut. “We were attempting to do what is most fiscally...
Letter to the editor: Teachers don’t deserve bashing
I am so tired of people bashing teachers, as the writer of the letter “We must privatize public education” (June 16, TribLive) did. It seems from his letter that he got more than an eighth grade education. Bear in mind that a teacher tries to keep 180-plus students’ attention every...
