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Baldwin High School graduation set for June 9
Baldwin High School’s 2025 commencement ceremony is set for 7 p.m. June 9 at the Baldwin High School Stadium. The ceremony is open to the public and will feature 308 graduates. Featured speakers include students, high school principal Shaun Tomaszewski, Superintendent Dr. Randal Lutz and school board members. “We’re looking...
4 Bethel Park graduates going to military academies
Bethel Park High School’s class of 2025 will graduate on June 12. The ceremony is set for 7 p.m. at Bethel Park High School Stadium. Only guests with tickets may enter from 5:15-6:15 p.m. After that, the general public may enter. Approximately 313 students will march. Validictorian is Devin Collier...
Athan Koutsiouroumbas: Pa.’s potential data center mirage — and your electric bill
When Pennsylvanians open their electric bills this summer, few realize that the price they will pay may be inflated not by the energy they use — but by energy that may never be used at all. Earlier this month, in a little-noticed hearing in the Pennsylvania state Legislature, a stunning...
Sweet-swinging Swede Ludvig Aberg figures to be among contenders at U.S. Open at Oakmont
In the days leading up to the 2021 U.S. Amateur, Niclas Fasth got a call from a fellow Swedish golfer who was looking for tips on how to play Oakmont Country Club. Fasth knew the secrets perhaps better than anyone from his homeland. In 2007, Fasth finished fourth at the...
Letter to the editor: Women’s role in the Catholic church
Regarding the article “Western Pa. Catholics anticipate papal conclave to usher in new era” (May 8, TribLive): It was not Pope Francis who “opened the way” for women and girls to serve as readers and altar servers at Mass, and to assist priests or administer Communion. Women and girls have...
Duquesne man dead in motorcycle crash on Homestead Grays Bridge
A Duquesne motorcyclist is dead following a crash on the Homestead Grays Bridge The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Thursday night, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. Police and emergency responders cleared the scene along the bridge, which spans the Monongahela River and connects Squirrel Hill and Homestead. The Allegheny...
Vacation Bible School, summer service schedules and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. The third annual 3 vs. 3...
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 14, medics say
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 14 people in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Friday, while Hamas was reviewing a new Israeli-approved ceasefire proposal after giving it an initial cool response. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy had expressed optimism this week about brokering an agreement that could halt the Israel-Hamas...
Letter to the editor: Insider trading at the White House?
Who is policing possible/probable insider stock trading in Donald Trump’s White House? Based on the last five months of chaotic rollercoaster-ride stock prices, it is obvious that President Trump can drastically affect the price of practically any stock up or down with a simple on-or-off tariff announcement. For instance, Apple...
Post Malone and Jelly Roll fire up PNC Park
In the past few years, the Billboard charts have seen a new — or maybe old — phenomenon that’s changed things up. Where hip-hop and electropop once hung around the top 10, country has begun a steady campaign of domination. Acts like Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan and Shaboozey have broken...
In brief: Burgers in the Park, community days set and more in South Hills
Burgers in the Park Pleasant Hills Lions Club will serve burgers, hotdogs, chips nad drinks in Mowry Park, Shelter #1 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7. Dine in or take out. Condiments will be available. Donation is $10. Association of University People The Association of University People invites singles 50...
A-K Valley High school class reunions, May 30, 2025
Publicize your high school’s class reunion for free for free in The Stroller. Send information as soon as possible 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. • Ken Hi Class of 1959 will...
The Stroller, May 30, 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. Strawberry festival planned in...
Solar farm proposals in Buffalo Township generate community pushback
An Atlanta-based company wants to build two solar farms in Buffalo Township, which would be the first in the community. Township supervisors will hold a public hearing next month on whether to grant conditional uses to two entities owned by SolAmerica. Approval would inch the firm closer to installing solar...
Laurels & lances: Musicals & mud
Laurel: To rising stars. On Saturday, the talent and hard work of 34 local schools was celebrated at the Benedum Center with the annual Gene Kelly Awards. It is the oldest regional high school theater awards event in America. It began in 1991 and is named after the Pittsburgh native...
Trump returns to Western Pa. to champion deal involving U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel
President Donald Trump is returning to Western Pennsylvania on Friday to champion what he has described as a $14 billion partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel. Trump promised a “BIG rally” last week in a Truth Social post announcing the agreement between the Pittsburgh-based company and Japan’s largest...
Letter to the editor: Greed is holding us back on energy
While China charges forward investing billions in nuclear fission, the United States is gutting the very university research that could unlock the clean, limitless energy of the future. Public colleges are laying off scientists, canceling projects and turning away brilliant minds — not because we lack potential, but because Big...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 29, 2025
High schools Lacrosse Boys Thursday’s results PIAA District 8-10 subregional Meadville 16, Allderdice 2 Softball WPIAL playoffs Championships Thursday’s results Class 6A Hempfield 1, Seneca Valley 0 Class 5A Shaler 2, Penn-Trafford 1 Class 4A Hampton 4, Blackhawk 3 Class 3A Mohawk 6, South Park 1 Class 2A Neshannock 7,...
Pirates farm report for May 29, 2025: Jack Suwinski homers, steals 2 bases in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 29-23) drilled Nashville (Brewers), 7-1. RF Jack Suwinski (.247) went 2 for 3 with a double, a two-run homer, his sixth, a walk and two stolen bases. C Brett Sullivan (.180) went 1 for 3 with his first homer, a two-run shot. CF Billy Cook (.220) went 2...
Federal job seekers will be quizzed on Trump’s executive orders
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is adding four essay questions to applications for civil service jobs, asking applicants about their favorite executive orders and their commitment to government efficiency. The essay requirements apply even to relatively lower-level jobs starting at the GS-5 pay scale or above — positions that can...
Diana Polson: Pa.’s clean energy renaissance — a model for economic growth
In Turtle Creek, a quiet industrial revolution is brewing. Inside a sprawling manufacturing facility, workers are building batteries that will power 130,000 homes — part of a broader economic renaissance reshaping the commonwealth’s industrial landscape. Through strategic federal investments in clean energy and manufacturing, Pennsylvania is witnessing the creation of...
Giant Eagle to take over prescriptions from 78 Rite Aid stores
Giant Eagle will take over pharmacy prescriptions from 78 Rite Aid stores that are closing across Pennsylvania and Ohio, the supermarket chain announced Thursday. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month. According to Giant Eagle, transferred prescriptions will go to locations most convenient for affected customers....
Howard M. Rieger: Are Allegheny County elected officials abandoning us?
Ten months ago, the Allegheny County Board of Health proposed a fee increase for processing Title 5 operating permits for polluters, the most significant of which is U.S. Steel. Because of staffing vacancies, the Board of Health has an extensive backlog in processing such permits. Over the years, the Environmental...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend
Now that we’re reached the unofficial start of summer, it’s time to get together, get out and get moving. Here are some things to do this weekend: ‘Wicked’ sing-a-long Did you see “Wicked” in the theater and get tons of dirty looks when you tried to sing along? Never fear!...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of June 1, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Bellevue Joyce Lynn Terrano trustee sold property at 135 Watkins Ave. to Simmer & Simmer LLC for $40,000. Etna Kevin Zmenkowski sold property at 21 High St. to Kiel and Erika Horrigan for $135,000. David Malter sold property at 35 Park Ave. to Nicole Trachte for $20,000. David...
