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Austen Campbell: Tired of the 2-party gridlock? Independents offer a way out
Something feels wrong. American democracy is supposed to be the beacon of hope that leads the free world. But for far too many, it feels like our votes do not elect leaders who truly represent what is best for our families and our communities. Affordability of basic necessities is out...
Trump again calls to end quarterly earnings reports, hitting corporate fault line
President Donald Trump again called for an end to quarterly earnings reports, tapping into a long-running fault line in American capitalism over how much information should be disclosed by public companies. In a social media post on Monday, Trump echoed comments he made during his first term to end the...
Pirates players take part in Roberto Clemente Day of Service throughout Pittsburgh
Members of the Pittsburgh Pirates honored the legacy of Roberto Clemente on Monday by participating in several service activities throughout the city of Pittsburgh as part of the organization’s annual Day of Service. Players, coaches, executives and front office staff paid tribute to Clemente’s humanitarian impact at six community events,...
Mark Z. Barabak: ‘I think it was recklessness’ — Harris criticizes Biden’s late exit from 2024 campaign
When Kamala Harris left the White House, she was trailed by three big questions. She’s now answered two of them. First off, the former vice president will not be running for California governor in 2026. After months of will-or-won’t-she speculation, the Democrat took a pass on a race that was...
Gallery: Photos from Sept. 15, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Pittsburgh spars with couple over value of Schenley Farms home caught in landslide
When the street began pulling away from their house in Pittsburgh’s historic Schenley Farms neighborhood in March 2022, Brian and Donna Albert reported it to the city. Over the following weeks, Pittsburgh officials determined a landslide was causing Andover Terrace to collapse and a retaining wall to fail. The city...
Sen. Fetterman says Dems need to be nicer to Trump: ‘This is not an autocrat’
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has some advice for Democrats: Stop being so mean to Donald Trump. In an interview with CNN’s Manu Raju on “Inside Politics Sunday,” the Democratic senator from Braddock said his party needs to stop focusing on progressive issues and pull back on some of the criticism...
Letter to the editor: Making good use of New Kensington’s riverfront
I feel it is more important now than ever to proceed with utilizing our riverfront in New Kensington. Our entire riverfront is zoned I-2, “heavy industrial.” Other communities in our region have taken advantage of their riverfronts. Oakmont is a good example, where the old Edgewater Steel Plant closed in...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 15, 2025
Local businesses painting Oakmont pink Local realtor Lori Hummel is helping organize an ongoing Paint Oakmont Pink fundraising event in October that will benefit Glimmer of Hope, a Pittsburgh-based breast cancer foundation that fights breast cancer through research, programs and studies. The event will partner with local businesses, Hummel said....
Letter to the editor: Extinguishing the monarchs
They came. Migrants from Mexico, in their orange and black. Making their way through Texas and Louisiana, stopping in Florida and traveling up the East Coast, as far as Canada. The monarch butterfly, one of nature’s many miracles. They came. In the dark of night, wearing protective gear. Broadcast spraying...
Editorial: RFK Jr.’s vision for the CDC should alarm Congress
Susan Monarez’s 28-day tenure as the nation’s top public health official was doomed from the start. Her boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., wanted her to do two things: champion his dubious anti-vaccine agenda and uphold “gold-standard science” at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recognizing the conflict, Monarez chose...
The Stroller, Sept. 15, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Letter to the editor: Kirk not responsible for his death
The headline “Kirk’s campus event polarizing” on page A7 of Thursday’s print edition is a bit perplexing as a continuation of the front-page story by the Associated Press. Nowhere does the article quote Utah Valley University students at the event expressing such an opinion. Much of the mainstream media chimes...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Love Your Library campaign underway September marks the 10th annual Love Your Library campaign, and Northland Public Library encourages the community to support its efforts. As a municipal authority, the library primarily serves the residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, McCandless, Marshall and Ross, but is open to all. Throughout...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 15
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 15....
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Community invited to annual International Day of Peace event The annual North Hills International Day of Peace Celebration is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at Point Grove in North Park. This year’s theme is “Act Now for a Peaceful World” and remembers Sister Elizabeth “Betty” Sundry, who...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 15
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 15...
In brief: Happenings across the Shaler Journal area
Xxx Shaler is hosting its annual Fall Fest from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 in Kiwanis Park. There will be fun for all ages, including music by DJ Rick Wirth, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, a hay maze, activities with the Shaler North Hills Library....
In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area
Homecoming set for Oct. 3 The community is invited to celebrate Homecoming 2025 with the Hampton School District on Oct. 3. The annual Talbot Tailgate will take place before the football game from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hampton Middle School side parking lot. This communitywide event will feature...
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
Homecoming game scheduled for Oct. 10 The North Hills School District invites the community to cheer on its varsity football during the annual homecoming game Oct. 10 at Martorelli Stadium, 5336 Perrysville Ave., West View. The Indians will take on Shaler at 7 p.m. This year’s homecoming court nominees will...
In brief: Happenings across the Pine Creek Journal area
Rams to celebrate Homecoming on Sept. 19 The Pine-Richland School District invites the community to mark Homecoming 2025 on Sept. 19. The celebration will begin at 3:15 p.m. with a Staff vs. Students softball game, followed by the Homecoming Festival at 4:30 p.m. The festival will feature many booths and...
High school sports schedule for Sept. 15, 2025
High schools Soccer Boys Monday’s schedule Nonsection Charleroi at Bentworth, 7 p.m. Elizabeth Forward at Baldwin, 7:30 p.m. Plum at Montour, 7:30 p.m. Serra Catholic at Carrick, 4:30 p.m. Girls Monday’s schedule Class 4A Section 1 Armstrong at Latrobe, 7 p.m. Hempfield at Woodland Hills, 7 p.m. Norwin at Penn-Trafford,...
Notre Dame’s playoff future already ‘uncertain’ after nail-biting loss to Texas A&M
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — After all of the wild, back-and-forth blows Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium — from the first-quarter Irish blocked-punt-return touchdown to their botched extra point minutes earlier — it came down to this. Texas A&M had fourth-and-goal from the 11-yard line with 19 seconds to play....
WPIAL soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 14, 2025
WPIAL soccer rankings Through Sunday’s games Girls Class 4A Team, record, previous 1. Peters Township (5-0-2) 1 2. Seneca Valley (4-1-2) 2 3. North Allegheny (6-1-2) 3 4. Pine-Richland (6-1-1) 4 5. Norwin (4-2) NR OUT: Canon-McMillan (2-3-1) 5 Class 3A 1. South Fayette (5-1-1) 1 2. Fox Chapel (6-1)...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 14, 2025: Jack Suwinski’s 2-run homer sparks Indy to win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 82-61) set a Victory Field record with 50 home wins after a 4-0 victory over Iowa (Cubs). DH Jack Suwinski (.283) hit a two-run homer. LF Sammy Siani (.247) was 2 for 4 with a run scored. 1B Jase Bowen (.260) was 1 for 3 with a double...
