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Letter to the editor: Is Trump’s National Guard takeover a diversion?
Taxpayer costs to repair damage to our Capitol from the Jan. 6 attack were nearly $3 million, with only 15% of the damage paid back by the offenders. There were 140 police officers hurt during the attack; one officer died from his injuries, and four officers died by suicide. Donald...
Work underway to restore Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington to original state
Restoring the Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington to today’s specs would take no time at all, contractor Jim Palumbo said. Trying to replicate its 1790-era appearance is another story. “We have to wait for rough-cut lumber to do the roof because they didn’t have plywood back then,” said Palumbo,...
The Stroller, Sept. 5, 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. Youth hockey team to...
Laurels & lances: Hits & hacks
Laurel: To an ap-peel-ing visit. The Savannah Bananas brought their signature form of entertainment married with baseball to PNC Park over the weekend. It was two days of fun and excitement rarely seen in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home venue. Yes, the Bananas are out-of-town barnstormers. Yes, the event had a...
Letter to the editor: Governmental leaders should make public participation easier
I have some observations regarding public participation in local government. Based on my experiences attending local meetings, it seems that the current structure may inadvertently discourage broader community involvement. Public comment is typically limited to a slot before the meeting begins, with no opportunity for reaction or follow-up after votes...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 4, 2025: Konnor Griffin hit by 2 more pitches in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 76-58) suffered a 5-3 defeat at the hands of Columbus (Guardians). After Indy tied the game in its half of the ninth, RHP Beau Burrows (1-1, 5.65) came on looking to get the game into the extra innings. He walked the first batter he faced, got the next...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 5-7
It may be week one of the NFL season, but there’s plenty going on this weekend that doesn’t involve football. Here are some equally fun things to do. New exhibit at The Westmoreland Continuing their Year of Women Artists, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art will be opening two new...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 4, 2025
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Class 3A North Allegheny 10, Hempfield 1 Class 2A Fox Chapel 1, Penn-Trafford 0 Nonsection Ellis School 7, Allderdice 0 Football Thursday’s results City League Westinghouse 50, Brashear 6 Friday’s schedule WPIAL Nonconference Apollo-Ridge at Greensburg Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Bethel Park,...
High school roundup for Sept. 4, 2025: Peters Township drops Mt. Lebanon in OT
Anthony Maiello scored the overtime winner to lift Peters Township to a 2-1 victory over Mt. Lebanon in Section 2-4A boys soccer Thursday night. Cole Celedonia also had a goal for Peters (3-0-2, 2-0). Ignatios Darakos scored for the Blue Devils (4-2, 1-1). Avonworth 16, Mohawk 0 – Jimmy Quinn...
District college football roundup: Cal (Pa.) opens season with win
Roman Purcell threw for 180 yards and scored on a 7-yard run and Kenny Lewis returned a punt 50 yards for a touchdown to lead Cal (Pa.) to a 23-19 victory over the University of Charleston (W.Va.) in its season opener Thursday night. Bobbie Boyd Jr. ran for 108 yards,...
DA says no criminal charges in runaway cylinder death in Oakland that killed Western Psych worker
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday it will not file criminal charges stemming from a construction accident in Oakland in which a steel cylinder broke loose and killed a woman in 2024. Aleia Lopez, 51, of the North Side, was struck on May 3, 2024, as she walked...
Will Penn State’s run game find its footing vs. FIU?
Penn State running back Nick Singleton vs. Nevada: 8 carries, 19 yards. Kaytron Allen: 8 carries, 43 yards. The Lions’ talented backs each went over 1,000 yards last season. Both are capable of passing Evan Royster, who is Penn State’s career rushing leader with 3,932 yards. These numbers were produced...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 5-7
This weekend marks the first official Steelers Sunday of the NFL season — but that won’t happen until Sunday afternoon. So, what to do with the rest of your free time? Here are five other ideas. Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival All weekend long, get a taste of Lebanon at the Pittsburgh...
Chris DeCardy and Sara Innamorato: Our region’s clean technology future — let’s get to work
Pittsburgh may have had more attention from our political leaders than any other region of the United States in the last four years. There are good reasons for that — there may be no region that better illustrates the changes taking place in our country’s economy, culture and politics. Pittsburgh...
Arnold fire victim remains in ICU; fundraiser established for sisters who died
The mother of two women killed in an Arnold fire last week remains in a hospital intensive care unit recovering from the blaze, a longtime family friend said Thursday. Lori Muldrow, 61, remains in West Penn Hospital’s ICU because she inhaled smoke that damaged her lungs after her house at...
Environmentalists hail ‘landmark’ $2.6M settlement with Beaver County company over microplastic pollution
A Beaver County plastics manufacturer has agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle a federal lawsuit filed by PennEnvironment and Three Rivers Waterkeeper over the discharge of microplastics in wastewater and stormwater in the Ohio River Basin. The proposed settlement with Styropek USA, which was announced Thursday, must be approved...
Robert T. Smith: Earth’s time and climate change
According to a Newsweek article, a “study has highlighted the speed at which U.S. cities along the East Coast are sinking as sea levels continue to rise … . This subsidence is largely a result of climate change.” The point of the article is to proselytize once again for the...
Through the Years: 5 years ago, after pandemic delay, Burrell edged rival Valley
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. Finally some football. After a two-week delay to the start of the season because of the covid-19 pandemic, Burrell’s Caden DiCaprio ran 30...
Gallery: Photos from Sept. 4, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: A ‘village’ supports students in Latrobe
In 2025 the 50-year anniversaries of various momentous events of 1975 have been remembered. This is also the 50-year anniversary of high school graduation for those of us born in 1957, at the peak of the baby boom. In September I will gather with fellow graduates of the Greater Latrobe...
Editorial: No redistricting in Pennsylvania
Every 10 years, America asks the people to stand up and be counted. This is not about statistics. It’s not keeping score. It is about representation. Congress’ two chambers are populated in different ways. In the Senate, every state is equal. From tiny Rhode Island to powerhouses like Florida and...
The Stroller, Sept. 4, 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. Fall festival on tap...
Westmoreland happenings: Spaghetti dinner, Toast of the Town, car show, more
Fundraisers • St. James Church, New Alexandria, will host its 13th annual car show and spaghetti dinner noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the church, 306 St. James Lane. Rain or shine. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Vehicle fee is by donation. Dinner cost: $13; 10 and younger,...
Letter to the editor: Republicans ‘following orders’
Hannah Arendt, philosopher turned political theorist, covered for the New Yorker the war crimes trial of Adolf Eichmann, the bureaucrat primarily responsible for organizing the Holocaust. Arendt’s assessment was that it was Eichmann’s lack of thought and his desire to be part of a movement that enabled his evil. During...
Mom vows fight for justice after Taco Bell manager convicted in son’s killing wins new trial
A Taco Bell manager convicted of first-degree murder for killing one of the fast-food restaurant’s employees in Scott has won a new trial after his lawyer raised allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. Zairyre Simmons, 26, of Pittsburgh was sentenced in May to serve the rest of his life in prison with...
