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Oliver Bateman: Make the most of Aaron Rodgers’ last run in Pittsburgh
This month, Aaron Rodgers finally signed with the Steelers, ending an exhausting offseason saga that directly impacted their draft. The 41-year-old quarterback’s arrival marks the beginning of what promises to be the weirdest chapter in franchise history. Good. Scouting reports paint a grim picture: diminished arm strength, slower processing speed,...
Penguins 2025 A to Z roundup: A player-by-player look
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 58 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Sewickley Public Library’s new Storytime Room opens
More than 175 people gathered at Sewickley Public Library on May 31 for the dedication of the library’s new Storytime Room. Library administrators, along with project benefactors the Child Health Association of Sewickley and Friends of Sewickley Public Library, were on hand for the ribbon cutting and celebration. The renovation...
Photos: Westmoreland Airshow 2025
Fans turned out over the weekend to take in the annual Shop ‘n Save Westmoreland International Airshow held at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Related: • Day 2: Heat dents attendance at Westmoreland air show, but not the thrills • Day 1: Royal Canadian Air Force`s Snowbirds dazzle Westmoreland air show...
Letter to the editor: Trump draws a huge crowd — of protesters
The largest protest ever to take place against a United States president occurred June 14, the “No Kings” events which brought anti-Trump activists to cities and towns both small and large from East Coast to West. Despite his claim to the contrary, Donald Trump did not have the largest crowd...
Blairsville Chamber Music Festival returns bigger than ever
Due to an overwhelming positive response in its previous years, the Blairsville Chamber Music Festival will return for another year from June 26-29. The festival was founded in 2022 by Blairsville native Sarah Marshall and her husband, violinist Avital Mazor. The couple was based in New York, but after multiple...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of June 23, 2025
Community center plans golf fundraiser The Riverview Action Community Center is planning an 18-hole, four-person golf scramble fundraiser on Aug. 22 at Hill Crest Country Club in Lower Burrell. Registration is now open, and eight packages are available. The price is $550 per foursome or $150 for an individual. Check-in...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of June 23, 2025 and beyond
Chartiers Valley summer board dates The Chartiers Valley School Board meeting originally scheduled for July 8 has been canceled. The board will instead meet on July 22. According to the district, the shift supports contractual obligations related to the 2025-26 school year and lets staff use vacation time in early...
Letter to the editor: Democrats are threat to democracy
It is said that President Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. Let’s look at some facts. The Biden administration refused to enforce immigration laws, letting in millions of people who illegally crossed the border. Even when individuals with criminal backgrounds and/or on terrorist watch lists were captured, some of...
‘Not a city bordering on violence,’ spokeswoman for Pittsburgh mayor says after shootings
Pittsburgh officials on Monday attempted to allay fears of a city on the brink after a weekend that saw three shootings, including one that met the criteria of a mass casualty incident. “(This) is not a city bordering on violence. I want to make that clear,” said Olga George, a...
Editorial: Americans could be impacted by Iran bombing
Politics is supposed to stop at the water’s edge. That thought, expressed in 1947 by U.S. Sen. Arthur Vandenberg, a Republican from Michigan, was a call to American leaders to be a wall of solidarity on the international stage. The partisan machinations were like family squabbles to keep behind closed...
The Stroller, June 23, 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. Garden strolls rescheduled in...
Letter to the editor: Paid sick leave is good for workers, communities
The letter “Sick leave expansion is anti- business” (June 18, TribLive) fundamentally misunderstands the expansion of Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act. Branding this essential worker protection as “anti-business” is a short-sighted perspective that overlooks the well-being of our workforce and community. Saying businesses are “forced to pay employees who don’t work”...
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 23
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 23....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 23
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In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
McCandless GOP awards scholarships The McCandless Republican Committee recently announced its 2025 scholarship recipients. For the pursuit of higher education in academics, the committee awarded $1,000 to Gabriella Hazard, who is heading to Virginia Tech in the fall. For the endeavors of achieving expertise in the trades, the committee awarded...
Pirates farm report for June 22, 2025: Bubba Chandler allows 6 runs in Indians loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 42-32) allowed a six-run inning and lost to Columbus (Guardians), 8-6. DH Ronny Simon (.308) led of with a home run. 1B Nick Solak (.365) was 3 for 3 with two walks and a run scored. RF Jack Suwinski (.259) was 1 for 3 with a double, two...
Top NHL draft prospect Schaefer honors late mother in not letting tragedies define him
When the time comes for defenseman Matthew Schaefer to take the stage at the NHL draft inside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this week, the top-ranked prospect won’t be climbing the stairs alone. There’s no doubt in Schaefer’s mind his late mother Jennifer will be accompanying him in spirit....
Iran’s nuclear sites ‘totally obliterated’? Assessment of damage not yet clear
President Donald Trump’s decision to order U.S. forces to attack three key Iranian nuclear installations may have sabotaged the Islamic Republic’s known atomic capabilities, but it’s also created a monumental new challenge to work out what’s left and where. Trump said heavily fortified sites were “totally obliterated” late Saturday, but...
Duquesne, Robert Morris add assistant coaches
The Duquesne men’s basketball program added a national champion to its coaching staff. Head coach Dru Joyce III announced Friday the hiring of Jordan Talley from 2025 national champion Florida as assistant coach. Talley has spent the past three seasons as player development assistant with the Gators, who were 76-33...
Valley graduate swims her way into Edinboro Athletic Hall of Fame
Staci (Schrecongost) Johnson said she was never much of a “dry-land” athlete. She wasn’t fast on the track. She couldn’t kick a soccer ball and run at the same time. But put her in the swimming pool, and she could keep up with the best of them. Johnson, a Valley...
Southmoreland grad Austin Goehring shines for Geneva golf despite being fairly new to game
Austin Goehring had hoped to play in the recently completed U.S. Open. Instead, the Southmoreland grad and rising senior at Geneva joined the thousands of spectators for the second round at Oakmont Country Club. Goehring played in the local qualifier May 13 at Quicksilver Golf Club, but struggles with his...
Pittsburgh Riveters stay atop Great Forest Division after draw with Buffalo
Minah Syam’s stoppage time goal helped the Pittsburgh Riveters earn a 1-1 draw at FC Buffalo on Saturday night to maintain control of first placce in the USL W League’s Great Forest Division. Syam’s goal was set up on a corner kick by Tessa Dellarose. Buffalo scored in the 81st...
Westmoreland happenings: Blood drive, meeting news, more
Health • An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. July 1 in the multipurpose room at St. Anne Home, 685 Angela Drive, Greensburg. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org. Meeting • Mon Valley Paws will meet 6 p.m....
Letter to the editor: Al Oliver’s HOF induction long overdue
The Pittsburgh Pirates finally did something right, and long overdue. Recently, they announced their 2025 Hall of Fame class. At long last, they chose to induct Pirates legend and baseball superstar Al Oliver, a great player and even better person. Oliver was someone who always put the team first, unselfishly...
