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In a little-reported trade at the end of spring training, the San Francisco Giant sent left-handed pitcher Williams Jerez to the Los Angeles Angels for righty Chris Stratton. Now, as luck would have it, they’re both now members of the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen. The Pirates claimed the 27-year-old Jerez on...

On Aug. 27, the Trump reelection campaign sent this message to its supporters in a fundraising email: “The President is calling on you at this critical time to remind (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) and Democrats that this is our country, not theirs.” This cannot — and should not — be dismissed as...

British superstar Adele has filed for divorce from husband Simon Konecki after more than seven years as a couple, all but guaranteeing more heartbreak ballads for any and all upcoming albums. The singer, 31, filed a divorce petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, The Times has confirmed. Her...

A third man wanted in connection with the investigation of a Monroeville woman whose body was found Thursday morning in a McKeesport park turned himself in to police Friday night, officials said. Ramonta “Mo” Yancey, 26 — who has ties to McKeesport and Pittsburgh’s East End — was taken into...

Murrysville Council on Aug. 21 voted 5-2 to approve the hauling away of excess and unusable dirt from the Franklin Regional Sloan Campus site (“Murrysville Council approves excavation plan for ‘poor soil’ on Sloan construction site,” Aug. 22, TribLIVE). This vote was in response to the July 29 surprise request...

The archaic school tax has been used to fund education since the 1830s. My home 0f 39 years cost $40,000, with current Deer Lakes tax at $3,600. I’ve paid for it almost three times over. I’m over 70 with no children and a low to moderate fixed income. My mother,...

Regarding John Stossel’s column “Recovering from labor” (Sept. 6, TribLIVE): I assume you are an employee unhappily covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA). When you are canned because you are old, fat, bald, mouthy or caught smoking legal tobacco cigarettes, you can instantly seek out your union steward and...

The investigation into an explosion that injured four workers at the Hussey Copper manufacturing facility in Leetsdale Industrial Park has ended with the incident being ruled accidental. The explosion happened early on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 7. OSHA and the Allegheny County Fire Marshal began investigating the incident that...

Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit beth samuel.org or contact the center at bethsamueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 7 p.m. Sept. 21 — Selichot; RSVP is required. • 7 p.m. Sept. 29 — Erev Rosh Hashanah Services • 9:30 a.m. Sept. 30...

A fire ripped through the upper half of a Freeport home shortly before midnight Thursday, drawing dozens of neighbors out of bed and onto their porches and front yards to watch firefighters extinguish the flames. The fire damaged the house beyond repair, said Tom Sweeny Jr., chief 1 of the...

Everyone has been there: It’s a long day and you’re supposed to do something, but life gets away from you. Maybe you forgot to return that library book and now you’re worried you’ve incurred a fine. At 11 libraries in Allegheny County, including the Baldwin Borough Public Library, you don’t...

The haunting tale of a Brentwood home and a family’s fight to rid it of evil could be headed to the big screen. And soon visitors will have the chance to spend a night inside the home at the center of the popular book, “The Demon of Brownsville Road.” Bob...

For students with dyslexia, the classroom can be a frustrating and tiring place. This month, Pine-Richland School District will host a dyslexia simulation workshop for parents, teachers, staff and community members that will show just how difficult it can be. The simulation, conducted by the International Dyslexia Association, often turns...

State Sen. Lindsey Williams recognized Shaler Commissioner David Mizgorski during a Sept. 10 township commissioners meeting as Veteran of the Year by presenting him with a flag that flew over the state capitol in his honor. Mizgorski enlisted in the Marine Corps as a 16-year-old. He said his Army veteran...

The International Day of Peace will be observed in the North Hills with a festival from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Point Grove on Lakeshore Drive in North Park. This year’s theme is “Global Peace Starts With Us.” The goal is to come together with people of all...

‘Friends’ Trivia Night Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the sitcom “Friends” with a special Trivia Night for adults at 7 p.m. Sept. 14. How well do you really know this show? Who’s your favorite character? What’s your favorite episode? Come test your knowledge on this fun trivia...

Day of Peace in North Park The International Day of Peace will be observed in the North Hills with a festival on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Point Grove on Lakeshore Drive in North Park. This year’s theme is “Global Peace Starts with Us.” The goal...

Every gardener wants a state-of-the-art greenhouse, but not everyone is going to need one that’s 18 feet tall. Frank Pizzi, curator of horticulture and grounds at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium explains what this new building replaces. “The last greenhouse was a fabricated thing from a kit and a...

Cross Country Boys Thursday’s results Division II Section 4 Burrell 25, Greensburg Central Catholic 34 Greensburg Central Catholic 21, Southmoreland 37 Riverview 15, Burrell 50 Riverview 15, Greensburg Central Catholic 50 Riverview 15, Shady Side Academy 50 Riverview 15, Southmoreland 50 Shady Side Academy 23, Greensburg Central Catholic 37 Top...

Evan Fetter scored the winning goal with 2 minutes left in regulation to lead Butler (5-0, 4-0) past No. 4 North Allegheny (4-2, 2-2) in Section 1-AAAA boys soccer Thursday night. Tyler Gillis and Luke Shook also scored for Butler. Pine-Richland 4, Shaler 0 — Colin Zvejnieks, Will Sangpachatanaruk, David...

As a local celebrity, Chick’s Picks often corresponds with others on her same level of fame. So, it came as no surprise this week when Chick’s Picks received a call from Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin often seeks prognosticating advice from Chick’s Picks when it comes to scouting upcoming opponents....

Class 6A conference Seneca Valley (1-1, 1-2) at Mt. Lebanon (2-0, 2-1) 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mt. Lebanon Stadium On the air: KDKA-AM 1020 and at TribHSSN.TribLive.com Coaches: Ron Butschle, Seneca Valley; Bob Palko, Mt. Lebanon Players to watch: Gabe Lawson, Seneca Valley (Sr., 6-2, 190, QB); Mason Ventrone, Mt. Lebanon...

Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history. Jason Clouser’s scoring pass to Tony Chin with 18 seconds left in the game lifted Kiski Area to a 27-19...