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The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, in region for Memorial Day
On a folded piece of paper in Bob Slifer’s pocket was a list of handwritten names. One name, Bernard “Bill” Teske, was quite the comedian. “He was a fun-loving guy,” said Slifer, of Middlesex. “He could make you laugh regardless of circumstances.” Another name, Johnny Rosetta, was family-oriented and loved...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 23-26
Happy Memorial Day weekend! For many, this means an extra day to relax — but it’s also an extra day to fill with fun. Here are a few things going on this weekend around town, so make room in your three-day weekend schedule. Riverlife Chalk Fest For a lot of...
Boy found after walking away from Metzgar Elementary School in Salem
A boy was found Thursday after state police and Greensburg Salem School District officials said he walked away from James H. Metzgar Elementary School. Troopers and firefighters were called to the Salem school just before 2 p.m. to search for the child. First responders called for drones to help with...
2nd driver guilty in fatal Serra Catholic van crash; judge finds no proof of racingVideo
Andrew Voigt vehemently denied that he and another driver were racing across the Mansfield Bridge in Dravosburg the day a 15-year-old Serra Catholic student was killed on her way to school. But to the judge, it didn’t matter. Voigt’s speed — potentially as high as 107 mph — was enough...
Gallery: Photos from May 22, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, May 22, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
WDVE’s Memorial Day 500 has a new twist this year
In 1985, classic rock radio station 102.5 WDVE started a tradition of playing a countdown of the top 500 best rock songs over Memorial Day weekend. For the most part, their way of formulating that list has been a bit mysterious. This year, for the 40th anniversary of the Memorial...
Letter to the editor: We’ll all suffer under Trump administration
I think Kamala Harris was right about everything. She warned us what Donald Trump would do if he was elected again. I believed he would exact revenge on Americans because he was not elected in 2020. You don’t tell Trump “no.” It’s absolutely shameful the leader of our country is...
Letter to the editor: Walmart and tariffs
In 2018, Walmart purchased 80% of its products from China. Since then, these purchases have dropped to 60% with items being sourced from countries such as Vietnam and India. In fiscal year 2024, Walmart claimed two-thirds of its product spend was from suppliers that reportedly were made, grown or assembled...
Editorial: Voters ousted incumbents in dramatic primary races
Pennsylvanians went to the polls Tuesday. If they cast ballots earlier via mail, those votes were counted Tuesday. It might have been a bit anticlimactic. Turnout was so low in some areas that the Greensburg Fire Department Central Hose Company No. 2 polling place saw only 15 people as of...
The Stroller, May 22, 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. Comedy show to celebrate...
Letter to the editor: Norwin doesn’t need a new stadium
After reading about plans the Norwin School District has for a new football stadium, I had to write expressing my feelings on this topic (“Norwin’s $25M stadium renovation project panned by critics,” April 21, TribLive). My wife and I moved here five years ago from New Jersey to be close...
Pirates farm report for May 21, 2025: Infielder Keiner Delgado belts 3 homers for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 26-18) lost 3-0 to Toledo (Tigers) in a game shortened to seven innings by rain. Indianapolis was held to two hits, a double by RF Billy Cook (.205) and a single by 2B Alika Williams (.195), and struck out 10 times. LF Jack Suwinski (.258) went 0 for...
Trial begins for 2nd drag-racing driver in crash that killed Serra Catholic student
One witness testified the SUV passing him on the ramp to the Mansfield Bridge was moving so fast, it fishtailed and almost struck him. Another told the judge it looked like the driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was in a road rage incident and chasing a white Volkswagen...
Longvue Acres Garden Club’s 75th anniversary plant sale raises record amount for projects
Longvue Acres Garden Club raised more than $3,300, a record amount, during its 75th anniversary perennial plant sale May 17. More than 600 perennials were available for purchase, including Pennsylvania natives and pollinators — all of which were grown in members’ gardens and donated for the sale. Giveaways during the...
North Huntingdon church to sell pirohi
Pirohi will be for sale beginning at 10 a.m. Fridayat St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church, 90 Bethel Road, North Huntingdon. Potato and cheese, and sweet cabbage, are for sale at $14 a dozen. Sauerkraut pirohi is $15 a dozen; lekvar is $16; and cottage cheese is $17. Customers are encouraged...
How do you navigate new covid vaccine guidance? We asked the experts
A drastic shift in national policy recommends that only people 65 and older and others with certain health risks should get annual covid-19 vaccines, but at least one vaccine expert says the guidance raises as many questions as it answers. The Food and Drug Administration published its new policy Tuesday...
In brief: Historical Society collection, holiday closures and more in Sewickley
Collection shown Sewickley Valley Historical Society is hosting a special exhibition called Vallor in the Valley this month. It includes pieces of wartime history collected and preserved in the Collections at SVHS at 200 Broad St. The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday...
Beth Kowitt: The old model of billionaire philanthropy is ending
Bill Gates is an optimist. He believes the world will be a better place in 20 years, that diseases like polio, measles and malaria will be eradicated, and that there will be other rich people lining up to fill the void when, as he announced recently, his foundation shuts its...
Kevin Snider: An open letter to Penn State trustees, leadership
Penn State must evolve to survive. Penn State New Kensington already has. At a time when the university faces a choice between retreat and reinvention, it is poised to close one of the few campuses already evolving — and succeeding. That’s what is at stake in the May 22 vote...
South Hills primary election results roundup
According to unofficial Allegheny County primary election results, with 100% of the precincts reporting, here are the outcomes of South Hills primary races. Baldwin Borough Incumbent Mayor David Depretis, a Democrat, secured his party’s nomination with 2,078 votes. No Republican candidates were on the primary ballot, but 102 write-in votes...
Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian aid in war-torn Gaza in 1st general audience
VATICAN CITY — Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into war-torn Gaza, decrying the violence and suffering in the Middle East during his first general audience as pope Wednesday in St. Peter’s Square. “I renew my appeal to allow the entry of dignified humanitarian aid...
Jay Paterno: For Penn State, today’s challenges vs. tomorrow’s dreams — a call for defiant optimism
On July 2, 1862, this nation was at war for its very existence. The Union Army was retreating from a campaign to capture Richmond. Victory was far from certain. On that day, the United States Congress and President Abraham Lincoln had their eyes on a future clouded by massive uncertainty....
Letter to the editor: Realities about Trump
I have some “lefty” reality for the author of the letter “Letters from left not based in reality” (May 10, TribLive). During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump often promised grocery and fuel prices would drop on “day one” of him being elected. After taking office, he stated that it is...
Former assistant Ricky Tyburski to replace Joe Salvino as Belle Vernon boys basketball coach
Belle Vernon athletic director Matt Humbert didn’t have to look too far to find the next leader of the boys basketball program. Longtime assistant coach Ricky Tyburski was hired by a unanimous vote of the Belle Vernon Area School Board on Tuesday evening. Tyburski has been an assistant coach under...
Editorial: It’s Trump’s move on U.S. Steel sale
Nippon Steel is putting more money on the table. But will it matter? The nearly $15 billion elephant in the room is the Japanese company’s offer to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel. It’s a deal that has been dragging on since December 2023. It slow-walked through the Committee for Foreign Investment...
