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Ruth Johnston: Assisted outpatient treatment is a gift
It’s the season for thank-you notes, as we contemplate gifts given and received. Allegheny County just gave a wonderful gift this year to me and families like mine. In 2026, the county is going to opt into the newest provision of the Mental Health Procedures Act: We’re going to try...
Rolling closures expected for Interstate 70 traffic in Rostraver
Rolling closures on Interstate 70 eastbound are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday as road work continues between the Arnold City and Smithton exits. PennDOT announced there will be single-lane restrictions and 15-minute rolling closures in Rostraver between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days. The work is weather-dependent. Crews will...
Photos from around the world to our backyard
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to far-flung corners of the globe, TribLive’s gallery captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Shot by photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection and the quiet beauty of everyday life. More than a look...
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
Junior council member collecting nonperishable items for pantry Anna Grace, a junior council member for Fox Chapel, is organizing a food drive through Jan. 31 to benefit the Sharpsburg Food Pantry. The pantry, located in the basement of St. Mary Church at 210 Garnier St. in Sharpsburg, assists residents of...
Letter to the editor: Thoughts on the Steelers
I’ve been a Steelers fan since 1969. Steelers fans need to quit crying. Officiating has sucked all year. Only D.K. Metcalf is responsible for his stupidity. Aaron Rodgers needs to start accepting he is part of the poor offense. Mike Tomlin and staff are average. We lost to Cleveland because...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Jan. 12, 2026
Plum, Oakmont police recognized for road safety efforts AAA East Central honored police departments last month for their efforts to increase road safety for motorists. Plum and Oakmont are among the 65 Western Pennsylvania departments to receive platinum awards, while 23 departments were honored with gold or silver awards. Other...
Letter to the editor: Why are we celebrating fascism?
In 2016, JD Vance called Donald Trump “America’s Hitler.” Apparently he decided to join the party as Hitler’s version of Joseph Goebbels. That would make Steven Miller a carbon copy of Hermann Goring. We now know Pete Hegseth fills the shoes that Wilhelm Keitel walked in 1930s Germany. Kristi Noem...
Editorial: Recording law enforcement officers is not a crime
An official with the Department of Homeland Security recently suggested that following or recording federal law enforcement officers “sure sounds like obstruction of justice.” The statement was given to Reason magazine in response to a direct question, was confirmed in writing and followed by a warning that DHS will prosecute...
The Stroller, Jan. 12, 2026: 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. Armstrong Conservation District to...
Steelers vs. Texans: Get ready for AFC Wild Card matchup
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host a playoff game for the first time in five years Monday night. The Houston Texans visit Acrisure Stadium for a wild-card matchup on “Monday Night Football.” Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC, with Joe Buck on...
Letter to the editor: Pa. needs open primaries
Welcome to 2026. The midterms are here, and the political establishment is already wringing its hands about youth turnout. We’ll hear the same old story: Young voters are “apathetic.” But the system insists this is a motivation issue, when it is clearly a design flaw. In Pennsylvania, 91% of state...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 12
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 12....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 12
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 12....
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings and to register for programs, visit pennhillslibrary.org. To reach the library by phone, call 412-775-4700. Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m....
Monroeville area: Mini golf fundraiser, Medicare seminar, winter revival, super bingo and more
Open house at Divine Mercy Academy rescheduled ahead of storm Because of the impending snowstorm, Divine Mercy Academy has rescheduled its Open House on Jan. 25 to noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 1 at the school, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville. The original date would have kicked off National Catholic Schools...
McKeesport Area schools on 2-hour delay Tuesday because of Steelers’ Monday night playoff game
The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Houston Texans in an NFL wild card playoff game Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. The McKeesport Area School District has already called an audible. “Due to the Steelers’ playoff game,” the district announced on Sunday, “all district schools and offices will...
High school sports schedule for Jan. 12, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny at New Castle, 7:30 p.m. Woodland Hills at North Hills, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Section 4 Chartiers Valley at Mars, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Ligonier Valley at Penns Manor, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Christian at California, 7 p.m. Western Beaver...
At Jan. 6 riot, he posed with Pelosi’s lectern. Now, he’s running for office in Florida
MIAMI — During the Jan. 6. storming of the U.S. Capitol, Adam Johnson stood apart from the crowd. He grabbed a lectern that belonged to then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and carried it through the halls. Then the smiling photo of him, lectern in hand, rocketed around the world. Now,...
Trump: Cuba to get no more oil from Venezuela, should make a deal ‘before it is too late’
Following the capture of Venezuelan strongman and Cuban ally Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump said Sunday that Cuba won’t be receiving any more oil from the South American country and warned the government in Havana to “make a deal BEFORE IS TOO LATE.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump...
Even with Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton gone, running back appears to be deep position group for Penn State
With Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton exhausting their eligibility and making way for the NFL, Penn State was always bound to have some churn at running back in 2026. Thanks to the craziness that has followed a coaching change and Matt Campbell’s work in the transfer portal, that churn has...
Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump’s action in Venezuela — gunboat diplomacy on steroids
Like his domestic policy that seeks to roll back the civil rights revolution and other 21st-century advances, President Donald Trump’s imperialist foreign policy is invoking the kind of unilateral approach that marked an earlier era. That’s the bottom line on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and his threats...
Duquesne assistant coach Chase Goldstein honored by Silver Waves Media
Duquesne’s Chase Goldstein was included among the selections for the seventh annual Silver Waves Most Impactful Mid Major Assistants men’s coaches list. Goldstein, among eight Atlantic 10 assistant coaches honored this year, is in his second season at Duquesne. Established in 2020, Silver Waves Media focuses on aiding professionals and...
Russell Jeung: Deaths of Asian immigrants in ICE custody reveal a community under threat
More than 30 people died while being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 2025, marking it as the deadliest year for those held in custody by the agency in two decades. At least five of the detainees who died were Asian nationals: Chaofeng Ge, Nhon Ngoc Nguyen, Tien Xuan...
Letter to the editor: The kick that deserves a name — the Amen Play
Not since the Immaculate Reception has a single play in a Steelers game earned the right to be named. Start with the odds. Chris Boswell misses an extra point roughly once in 100 tries. Tyler Loop — a rookie, but highly accurate — misses only about one in 10 field-goal...
The Stroller, Jan. 11, 2026: 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. Supplies, food needed at...
