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Gateway technology coach: AI can support learning, streamline teaching tasks
If artificial intelligence is the future, Gateway technology coach Troy Ulewicz wants to ensure the district is bringing it to students in a responsible way. Ulewicz furthered that goal by taking part in a monthslong fellowship focused on how AI can be used in school districts. “It does streamline a...
Pirates farm report for June 25, 2025: Ronny Simon belts grand slam in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 43-33) blew a 5-0 lead and lost 7-5 to Omaha (Royals) in 10 innings. LF Ronny Simon (.310) went 1 for 4 with a grand slam. CF Liover Peguero (.251) went 3 for 4 with a run scored and his eighth stolen base. RF Nick Solak (.369) went...
Letter to the editor: Flag burning should be a crime
Questions that make you go hmmmm: On June 22, 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court in R.A.V. v. City of St. Paul unanimously ruled that “hate crime” laws banning cross burning and similar expressions of racial bias violated free speech rights, and rightly so. How then is burning the United States...
4-star tight end commits to Penn State after long recruiting drought
Four-star tight end Pierce Petersohn of Triton High School in Minnesota committed to Penn State on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5 athlete plays quarterback currently, but with his basketball background, he projects well to tight end at the next level. The 247Sports Composite has him as the third-best player in Minnesota and...
Aquinas Academy teams win 1st place in diocesan LitFest competition
Middle school students at Aquinas Academy shared first place and a love of reading at LitFest. LitFest encourages students in grades four through eight to engage with literature in a way that goes beyond typical classroom reading. Coordinated by the Diocese of Pittsburgh, it was held May 1 at Ave...
Man dies after falling down open stairwell in Downtown Pittsburgh apartment building
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died Wednesday after police say he apparently fell multiple stories in an open stairwell of a Downtown apartment building. The victim was Michael Mongelluzzo, 52, of Pittsburgh, according to the medical examiner’s office. Pittsburgh police responded around noon to...
David L. Nevins: U.S. strikes Iran nuclear sites — Trump’s pivot amid Middle East crisis
In his televised address to the nation Saturday night regarding the U.S. strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump declared that the attacks targeted “the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror.” He framed the...
‘Your choice destroyed this family’: Man gets life for killing ex-girlfriend
The defendant spent 13 minutes telling the court how much he loved the victim, how much he loved her family, how grateful he was to have been a part of it. And how he never intended to kill her. But that statement, read from handwritten notes that went on for...
In brief: Concession staff hired, board vacancies and more in Sewickley area
Concession staff hired for Henle Park Leetsdale council hired Brendan Johns to manage the Henle Park concession stand at $13 per hour from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 31. Ava Hajok was hired to work the concession stand at $13 per hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Review: Nintendo Switch 2 offers a better canvas for bigger ideas
Although Nintendo no longer produces the most cutting-edge video game systems, the company has always had the most powerful ideas. That’s how it has thrived in an era where it competes against tech behemoths Microsoft and Sony. Since 2002, it has found a way to stay ahead of the game...
Westmoreland happenings: History program about electricity, flea market, more
Fundraisers • The used bookstore at the YWCA of Westmoreland County, 424 N. Main St., Greensburg, has added evening hours on Mondays. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first Saturday of each month. Proceeds benefit YWCA programs. •...
Gallery: Photos from June 25, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, June 25, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
In brief: Alley Bash, community flea market and more in Aspinwall area
July 4 celebration at library Cooper-Siegel Community Library in Fox Chapel will host a Fourth of July celebration from 6-9:45 p.m. Bring a picnic or snacks, enjoy lawn games and listen to a live reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event will be in the Fritz Mitnick Welcome Garden...
Letter to the editor: Liberals are enablers, accomplices
To me, “No Kings” actually meant “No Matter” that illegal immigrants kill Americans. Liberal Democrats do not seem to care about the victims of crime. Period. And in their unconcern they are enablers and accomplices. Hank Baughman Latrobe...
Seneca Hills Village Singers present Memorial Day concert to honor veterans
The Seneca Hills Village Singers gathered for a special Memorial Day concert May 26 to celebrate veterans and honor the men and women who lost their lives while serving our country. The chorus staged a 45-minute concert for residents and visitors of Seneca Senior Living along Saltsburg Road in Penn...
Letter to the editor: McCormick’s vote on reconciliation bill could cost lives … and votes
Sen. Dave McCormick ran on the promise of serving the interests of all Pennsylvanians. His upcoming vote on the House-passed reconciliation bill will define where he stands and the weight of his word when it comes to our families’ health, dignity and futures. The commonwealth is watching and come Election...
Editorial: Mayor’s spokesperson does disservice by denying violence, injuries
Disregarding people’s concerns doesn’t make them go away. Over the weekend, the city of Pittsburgh had several violent altercations, including three shootings. The most prominent happened late Sunday in East Liberty. ShotSpotter recorded 14 rounds fired. Five people were shot. Two adult males were transported by ambulance in critical/serious condition,...
The Stroller, June 25, 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. Monthly Fridays on Fifth...
Carnegie’s Civil War symposium grows as plans take shape for 2026
In April, more than 200 Civil War and history enthusiasts from across the United States and Canada converged on the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie for our annual Civil War symposium. With an all-star lineup of historians speaking on the Maryland Campaign and the Battle of...
Letter to the editor: Democrats gave Trump his second term
As Democrats across the country go bat spit crazy rioting against the Trump administration’s deportation policies, I believe it is important to acknowledge how the Democratic Party is largely responsible for Trump’s return to the White House. First, the party backed one of the stupidest politicians in the country in...
Pirates farm report for June 24, 2025: Nick Solak, Billy Cook homer in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 43-32) clobbered Omaha (Royals), 9-1. 1B Nick Solak (.368) went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer, his eighth. CF Billy Cook (.275) went 2 for 3 with a three-run homer, his first, and his 11th stolen base. He also walked and scored three runs. LF Ronny Simon...
With nowhere to hide, these workers are left with no choice but to endure sizzling temps
It was so hot Tuesday that Chris Kelly had to pull his roofing crew from their regularly scheduled job. “Once it hits about 85 or 90 degrees, we don’t even install because the shingles will heat up to the point that walking on them will scar them,” said Kelly, owner...
Former IT manager for Heinz Endowments indicted for embezzling nearly $1 million
The former IT manager for the Heinz Endowments is charged in federal court with embezzling nearly $1 million. Charles A. Richardson, 45, of Pittsburgh, was indicted on five counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering on June 17. The indictment was unsealed on Tuesday. He is free...
Court affirms dismissal of charges against retired minister accused of $350K theft
The state Superior Court on Monday upheld the dismissal of charges against a retired North Side pastor accused of stealing more than $350,000 from his church. The Rev. Wayne C. Peck, 73, of Highland Park, was charged in 2022 with theft and receiving stolen property after he was accused of...
Former McKeesport detective admits stealing $1 million from police union
A former McKeesport detective and police union finance officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing more than $1 million from his fellow officers. Joseph Osinski, 56, will be sentenced Sept. 18 on four felony counts — including theft by deception and receiving stolen property — by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge...
