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Football WPIAL playoffs Championship Saturday’s schedule Central Catholic (10-1) vs. Pine-Richland (10-1) at Heinz Field, 8 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Friday’s schedule Penn-Trafford (11-1) vs. Peters Township (11-1) at West Mifflin, 7 p.m.; Gateway (10-2) vs. McKeesport (9-3) at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Class 4A Championship Saturday’s schedule Thomas Jefferson...

Quinten Shaffer scored the tiebreaking goal in second period to lead North Catholic to a 2-1 victory over South Park in PIHL hockey Tuesday night. Jonathan Felouzisi also scored and Chris McFayden made 28 saves for North Catholic (6-0-0). Garrett Brecosky scored and Shane Peremba stopped 39 shots for South...

Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle is retiring from baseball, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hurdle, who coached the Pirates nine years, was fired this season after going 69-92. It was the worst season Pittsburgh had since 2010. Former Pirates manager Clint Hurdle retires from baseball,...

WASHINGTON — On the eve of a public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry, at least one member of President Donald Trump’s new two-person messaging team has met with senior House Republican communicators on Capitol Hill. The team of Pam Bondi and Tony Sayegh, political allies of the president hired...

Six teams were bounced from the Trib HSSN state rankings on the brink of the start of the PIAA postseason. Two teams from the WPIAL and two from District 12 were among the six that saw their hopes of both a district title and eventually a state championship end with...

When was the last time that you unfolded a map for directions before a road trip or required a postage stamp to send a photograph to a friend? More likely than not, you have turned to a phone, tablet or other device to complete these simple tasks. In the 21st...

The 19th annual Epworth Church Children’s Gift Making party will be held Dec. 8, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a pizza lunch. It’s a time for children ages 3 to 12 to make 10 handcrafted gifts to give during the holiday season. The cost for each child to attend is...

Happy 25th anniversary to the “Miracle at the Park” game. Chosen in a Valley News Dispatch readers’ poll as the most memorable moment in local sports history, the game has become nothing less than local folklore a quarter-century later. Riverview defeated Jefferson-Morgan, 34-28 in overtime, to cap an incredible comeback....

Your vote is a valuable commodity. It’s the difference between being a victim or a volunteer. It is participation. It is involvement. And that’s all serious business. Voting for Porky Pig? That’s really not. In every election, there are people who exercise another right: the ability to disregard the options...

An order shuttering a Jeannette hemp-drying facility is imminent while employees said they still have not been paid. City solicitor Tim Witt said Tuesday afternoon that a cease and desist order could be issued soon by the code enforcement officer as Patriot Shield Security has not met requirements to obtain...

The inaugural presentation for Tapas Talks, Sewickley’s new speakers series, was held Oct. 24 at the Edgeworth Club. The evening began with a social hour featuring tapas and drinks followed by the introduction of guests and committee members by A. Gary Chase, board president for Tapas Talks. Committee member Holly...

If there was any doubt that the holidays were upon us, the Nov. 24 Symphony Splendor Holiday Home Tour in Upper St. Clair makes it official. The tour, which benefits the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, features seven beautifully decorated homes located just minutes apart. “This holiday fanfare tour, presented by the...

Sarah Greenblatt is designing a snowman ornament that she thinks all cold weather fans will love. Ava Sorley’s ornament will showcase Pittsburgh sports, because she loves cheering on the black and gold on the field and in the rink. Sage Mares has opted to create a Valentine’s Day ornament with...

When Jasmine Cho got a call from Food Network in the spring, the Squirrel Hill baker thought to herself, “Is this real life?” “It’s actually pretty hilarious, because literally the day before I heard from the network, I was having a conversation with my partner Ryan about how I didn’t...

Even when presented with evidence to the contrary, President Trump’s supporters continue to hold to their opinions. You cannot reason with an unreasonable attitude, position or person. But the facts about this amateur president are clear. In my opinion, Trump is the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, pride,...

Policies put into place by Pennsylvania government will eliminate free choice for disabled and special needs citizens who work, children and adults alike. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs policies threaten programs like Clelian Heights and the Westmoreland County Blind Association workshops. These policies will push people...

The guilt is just too much for me to take, so I need to confess. I humbly and contritely apologize to all for being an older, white, straight, conservative, Christian male … the current most reviled creature in America. I apologize for working hard over the past 40 years, obeying...

Vaccines are a part of many well-child visits. But they also should be part of the care moms-to-be receive to protect their unborn children. “When we take care of pregnant patients, we’re really taking care of two patients: mom and baby. We know that pregnant women are more susceptible to,...

Freeport High School to present, `Mamma Mia` The drama department of Freeport Area High School will present the musical, “Mamma Mia,” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Freeport Area Middle School, 325 Fourth St., Freeport. Tickets are $11; senior citizens over 65, $7. For tickets,...

The Norwood Herrington Chapter No. 356 Order of the Eastern Star is holding its third annual holiday Craft & Vendor Show from 10 to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center. The event will feature more than 70 vendors offering handcrafted items, unique gifts, sweets, jewelry, decor,...

From 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15, at Shaler North Hills Library, check out the Indigenous Nation celebration and hear Three Rivers Indian Council’s Miguel Sague, Jr. tell traditional stories from tribes in Southwestern Pa. Watch the Bookflix production of Chief Jake Swamp’s Giving Thanks: a Native American Good Morning...

It’s estimated that more than 17 million adults in the United States have at least one major depressive episode in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And while depression, and treatment options, look different for everyone, a new study found that increased levels of physical...