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Letter to the editor: Tax increase will have domino effect
Not one person disagreed with the 3.9% increase that the Quaker Valley school board voted 8-0 to raise our taxes once again. How could that be? You all must have “build a new high school fever.” Isn’t it enough that the Allegheny County council members raised our county tax by...
Thomas Jefferson High School to graduate 225
The Thomas Jefferson High School class of 2025 will graduate at 7 p.m. June 5. Approximately 225 students will march at the Thomas Jefferson High School Stadium. Admission is open to the public. Shuttles will begin running from the high school to the stadium at 5:30 p.m. In the event...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 30-June 1
There are big concerts and Pride events happening this weekend, but if you want to avoid too much congestion and too many people, this will still be a great weekend to get out and about. Get to the theater, enjoy some sports or indulge your love of reading with these...
Lindsay Theater to show Pittsburgh-based U.S. Open documentary ‘Steel Links’Video
As Oakmont Country Club prepares for the 2025 U.S. Open, all eyes in the golf world are on Southwestern Pennsylvania. WQED has produced new documentary, “Steel Links,” to bring together Pittsburgh’s industrial history, its legacy of golf and some of the city’s most iconic faces. Brad Turkel, the creator and...
Princeton Lock: What comes after left and right? Students want systems, not sides.
You can walk into almost any American high school right now and feel it. Students aren’t just frustrated. They’re disillusioned. The message we’re hearing isn’t “get involved,” it’s “good luck.” We’re told to pick a side, vote blue or red, join a cause or take a stand. But when you’re...
Gallery: Photos from May 29, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, May 29, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Recreational marijuana should not be legalized
Recently I received a pamphlet from the Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission that states, “Marijuana affects a person’s ability to: React to hazards, judge time, speed and distance; concentrate on driving.” It is irresponsible to legalize recreational marijuana. Contact your representatives and the governor. The Pennsylvania budget doesn’t need money...
Letter to the editor: Who deserves reparations?
Every now and again the subject of reparations comes up, but it just isn’t right. If there are any slaves alive here in the USA, pay them. If not, why should we pay anyone who never suffered as a slave? Remember also that Black people in Africa sold other Black...
Pittsburgh Pride organizers reflect on importance of the events
Four years after the 1969 Stonewall riots in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City, Pittsburgh held its first-ever gay pride parade. “Pride started off with the Stonewall riots and has turned into more of a celebration, but I don’t think we can ever lose the roots that it...
Editorial: Americans should be able to easily e-file their taxes with the IRS for free
For millions of Americans, filing taxes is already a frustrating, time-consuming ordeal. Now a free online tool that promised to make the process easier is under political threat. The Associated Press last month reported the Internal Revenue Service is planning to eliminate its free Direct File tax-filing program, which debuted...
Letter to the editor: Most taxpayers won’t save much
The wire article “Report: Expiring Trump tax cuts will raise taxes $2,521 in Pa.” (May 2) presented misleading data. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act does not save the average Pennsylvanian $2,521. The savings are skewed to the wealthiest taxpayers. Eighty-one percent of the savings go to the top...
The Stroller, May 29, 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. Brackenridge community celebration to...
Letter to the editor: Reliable transit is key to survival for many
Reliable transportation is the key to maintaining a strong workforce and a healthy economy — yet in Pennsylvania, thousands of people with disabilities and low-income workers struggle to get to and keep their jobs due to inadequate public transit. My family has a history of working in the nonprofit sector,...
Riveters suffer team’s 1st loss in Cleveland
In the first three games in team history, the Pittsburgh Riveters have run the gamut of potential results. The Riveters tied their opener and won their second game. On Wednesday night in Cleveland, they experienced their first loss. The Cleveland Force scored a trio of second-half goals to send the...
Pirates farm report for May 28, 2025: Konnor Griffin steals 20th base for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-23) fell 9-6 to Nashville (Brewers). 2B Nick Gonzales (.136), rehabbing from an ankle injury, went 2 for 4 with two runs scored and an RBI. RHP Thomas Harrington (2-5, 6.87) started and was touched up for nine runs on nine hits and two walks in 3⅔ innings....
In brief: Dog Days of Summer, gardeners wanted and more in Aspinwall area
Association of University People The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outside concerts and wineries. Those interested can...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 28, 2025
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 3A Wednesday’s results Championship Riverside 1, Quaker Valley 0 Third place South Park 4, Mohawk 3 Class 2A Wednesday’s results Championship Freedom 1, OLSH 0 Third place Riverview 2, Laurel 0 Class A Wednesday’s results Championship Serra Catholic 9, Carmichaels 0 Third place Eden...
High school roundup for May 28, 2025: South Park takes 3rd place in Class 3A baseball
Winning pitcher Cooper Hochendoner hit the go-ahead two-run triple in the bottom of the fourth inning to lead No. 5 South Park to a 4-3 victory over No. 11 Mohawk in the WPIAL Class 3A baseball third-place game Wednesday. Ryan Spitznagel singled and doubled and Andrew Mittleider had two hits...
Trump bristles at ‘TACO’ trade that bets on him backing downVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump bristled at suggestions that Wall Street believes he’s ultimately unwilling to follow through on extreme tariff threats, saying his repeated retreats are instead part of a strategy to exert trade concessions. “It’s called negotiation,” Trump said Wednesday, adding that he intentionally would “set a number...
Woman who died in Jeannette fire identified; officials describe scene as a hoarding situation
Raymond Gross tried to warn his neighbor about the dangers she faced by hoarding in her Jeannette home. “I told her about it several times,” he said. His neighbor, Elizabeth A. Liptak, died Wednesday afternoon when a fire that sparked on the kitchen stove quickly spread to the piles of...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Northland gearing up for annual Nerdcon Northland Public Library is hosting its annual Northland Nerdcon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14. There will be comics, anime, board games, role-playing and all things nerdy on display. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume for the cosplay contest. There also...
James Stavridis: How can Europe deter Putin? Revive the ‘Reforger.’
When I was a junior officer during the Cold War, the biggest North Atlantic Treaty Organization military training exercises — perhaps the largest in history — were annual drills called Exercise Reforger. The goal was to ensure NATO’s ability to deploy troops rapidly to West Germany if war broke out...
In brief: Summer reading, farmers market and more in Sewickley area
Summer reading The Sewickley Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” runs from June 9 through Aug. 9. This year’s theme invites participants of all ages to explore books and activities that celebrate imagination, diversity, creativity and community. The Summer Reading Program is a cherished tradition at the...
Gallery: Photos from May 28, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Katharine Kelleman: Transit system Pittsburgh deserves is within reach — if we choose to invest
Public transit isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s a platform for opportunity, connection and growth — and can be the foundation for the kind of future Pittsburgh says it wants. For decades, our region has worked to reverse population decline and position itself for long-term,...
