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Charity begins at home, and Allegheny County is home to a lot of charities. After six years, the county has only been able to review 72 percent of the tax-exempt properties owned by “complex nonprofits.” Out of 2,800 parcels, about 700 have not been reviewed to see if they really...

Brad Mar Pine Athletic Association hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Neil Walker Field on Sunday, March 10. The ceremony took place at the field adjacent to Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Wexford. Brad Mar Pine has been working hard with the church, 93.7 The Fan, and many others in the...

PennDOT released its first performance report on efforts to address funding, mobility and safety on the state’s roadways, giving itself marks ranging from marginal to getting better in more than two dozen categories. “This report is a true reflection of the department’s focus on safety,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards...

J.P. Coss had no idea Monday morning when he put on his favorite WWE shirt that he would get to meet his favorite WWE Superstar, Roman Reigns. This was another day brightened by WWE Superstars at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Monday’s visit isn’t a first for Reigns and WWE,...

Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has landed a new job, but he won’t be roaming the sidelines. Meyer has signed a new deal with Fox Sports as a studio analyst on a yet-to-be-named college football pre-game show that will take on ESPN’s popular College GameDay, the network announced...

A Dallastown man whose toddler nearly died of a fentanyl overdose more than two years ago is now locked up, accused of child endangerment for allegedly leaving the deadly opioid within reach of his two young children. The concentration of fentanyl in the 14-month-old girl’s system was higher than a...

There will be a lot on the line Tuesday night when the Penguins face off against the Washington Capitals. The Penguins can inch closer to the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals. Evgeni Malkin could reach 1,000 career points. And the new Mike Lange catchphrase will be announced. Five finalists of the “Name...

Hannelore Miller’s letter (“We need a wall,” March 4, TribLIVE) is baseless. The worst attack in the U.S. came from legally admitted student visa holders. The wall will imprison Americans who have the right to cross, as well as hinder wildlife in the area. More clueless solutions from the Republicans....

In reply to letter-writer Hank Baughman (“Vaccines are safe?,” March 3, TribLIVE): Yes, there is a National Child Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) that was passed in 1998 largely because in the 1970s and ’80s there was controversy concerning the DPT (diptheria, pertussis, tetanus) vaccine. There were anecdotal reports that the...

As a boy, I adored Roberto Clemente. Not just because he ran like he was on fire and threw like no one will again. He was the ultimate athlete/philanthropist, literally giving his life to help the oppressed. As an adult, I hope to someday vote for Condoleezza Rice for president....

Transporting the audience with the storyline of a high school musical isn’t enough for student casts these days. It’s also got to send them to Broadway — or at least the Benedum. Like students at Belle Vernon Area High School, most of these young performers want each year’s show to...

Editorial cartoons for the week of March 11....

Hello, Sewickley, Pittsburgh’s Tuesday Musical Club String Ensemble will be guests at the Friday meeting of the Sewickley Valley YMCA Senior Men’s Club. Pittsburgh’s Tuesday Musical Club celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, making it the oldest musical organization in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Originally comprised of female musicians only, the club...

As a 10th-grader at Woodland Hills High School, Antwon Rose II wrote a poem describing his fear of violence in his community. “I see mothers bury their sons; I want my mom to never feel that pain; I am confused and afraid,” he wrote. Two years later, on June 19,...

Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 11....

Shaler Area is hosting An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance & Education in commemoration of the Tree of Life synagogue from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 at Shaler Area High School. The event will combine three elements — Holocaust education, observance of the Tree of the Life synagogue victims, and...

Bethany Presbyterian Church, 740 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, has opened a supplemental Diaper/Wipes Bank on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. A WIC card, name and address must be provided. Call 412-221-5132 for more details. • Thai Massage & Spa has opened at 423 Chartiers St.,...

HOUSTON — Federal authorities say a United Airlines flight declared an emergency when an engine shut down as the plane was descending into Houston. Flight 1168 was carrying 174 passengers and six crew members when engine trouble began late Sunday as the plane neared George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston....

PHILADELPHIA — A Bucks County man told police he was so upset that his roommate left an empty Chick-fil-A bag in their apartment late Saturday, he initiated a violent argument that turned fatal. Gregory Hylton, 40, has been charged with criminal homicide and possession of an instrument of a crime,...

After back-to-back Class A Penguins Cup championships, Franklin Regional exited the postseason earlier than they hoped last season, bowing out in the quarterfinals to eventual Double-A champion Armstrong. Fast forward to 2019, and the Panthers are one step away from the Class AA title game. That’s because Franklin Regional recorded...

High Schools Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs Second round Class 6A Wednesday’s schedule Abington (28-1) vs. Pennridge (23-4) at Bensalem, 7:30 p.m.; Boys Latin (23-5) vs. Methacton (21-7) at Harriton, 7 p.m.; William Allen (18-9) vs. La Salle College (24-3) at Geigle Complex, 6 p.m.; Lower Merion (25-3) vs. Roman Catholic...

The Road to Hershey shares the postseason winter spotlight with the Penguins Cup hockey playoffs this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN continues our postseason hoops coverage with second round and quarterfinals action of the 2019 PIAA boys and girls basketball playoffs. Trib HSSN also has...

“America would be more secure and stronger economically if we recognized that we have largely achieved our objectives in Afghanistan and moved aggressively to bring our troops and tax dollars home,” Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) write in an op-ed article. “Today, despite vast investment in training...