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The search for a borough manager in Sewickley has ended, five months after the retirement of former manager Kevin Flannery, who served in the role for 25 years. At a special meeting this month, council approved the hiring of a borough manager and an assistant manager. Marla Marcinko, current manager...

READING — Prosecutors have announced the federal indictment of eight alleged members of a violent drug organization blamed for as many as eight homicides in one Pennsylvania community. U.S. Attorney William McSwain says a drug gang called “Trinidad DTG” distributed methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in the Reading area. McSwain...

TAYLOR, Mich. — When it comes to the middle finger, police might need a thicker skin. A federal appeals court says a Michigan woman’s constitutional rights were violated when she was handed a speeding ticket after giving the finger to a suburban Detroit officer in 2017. The decision means a...

There’s always that moment on roller coasters when the lap bar gets locked down and you slowly, agonizingly ride up to the first drop. You know the next few minutes are going to be harrowing — you just don’t know how bad. So here’s a warning about the new animated...

Various television and film adaptations of the tales of sleuth Nancy Drew — a character introduced in 1930 to young readers as a counterpart to the Hardy Boys — have been produced since 1938. Recent offerings have featured Pamela Sue Martin, Emma Roberts, Tracy Ryan and Maggie Lawson in the...

Why would Attorney General Josh Shapiro sue UPMC for having better pricing (“UPMC rejects state Attorney General Shapiro’s attempt to halt breakup with rival Highmark,” Feb. 21, TribLIVE)? Business 101: A lawsuit will make everybody suffer because prices go up. If UPMC has 2.5 million policy holders and Highmark has...

Drain the swamp: What does that mean? Is it just something to say to get votes? What swamp are they talking about — the one in Washington, or the one we all live in because of the people we continue to let run our country the way they think it...

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was in Greensburg recently to discuss making recreational use of marijuana legal (“Fetterman’s marijuana tour stop in Greensburg draws large, divided crowd,” March 4, TribLIVE). If medical professionals believe cannabis is a good tool in their medical bag for treating chronic pain or other issues, I...

A Greensburg woman who authorities said was carrying a gun when police fatally shot her suffered from mental health issues, according to a family member. Nina C. Adams, 47, was remembered Thursday by her aunt, Doris Jackson of Homewood, as a sweet, gentle person who was well-loved by her family....

The Quaker Valley School Board voted Tuesday to approve the contract with the Quaker Valley Education Association (QVEA), the union representing 157 teachers in the Quaker Valley School District. “We thank the teachers for great collaboration, and we are thrilled to reach an agreement where teaching and learning continues to...

After goofing off for months following Penn State’s Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky, “The Obligatory PSU Pregame” gang is back. Brandon Noble, a former Nittany Lions defensive tackle; Mike “the Mailman” Herr, a beloved Happy Valley retired postal carrier; Chris Buchignani, founding president of The Nittany Valley Society; and Kevin...

Hello, Sewickley, The Tull Family Theater will host a sensory-friendly screening of “Captain Marvel” at 10 a.m. Saturday for children, adults and families impacted by autism and other special needs. The low-sensory screening will include leaving dim house lights on, lowering the film volume and keeping a screening room door...

Arnold officials saw the light on saving money by illuminating streets with LED bulbs, but it just got much brighter. That’s because council on Tuesday approved switching its electrical supplier to a four-year contract with Dynegy Inc., which City Clerk Mario Bellavia said will save the city about $176,000 during...

LOS ANGELES — A college admissions scandal caught actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, a fashion designer, lawyers, CEOs and other wealthy families in an elaborate scheme to pay top dollar to ensure their kids got into elite universities. William “Rick” Singer, who ran a for-profit college admissions company in...

Shaler Area High School junior Ethan Carter has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association as one of the top instrumentalists in the state by being selected for its All-State Concert Band. Ethan started this journey in October when he was selected for PMEA District 1 Band at Cornell...

Plenty of artistic diversity will be featured at the Hampton Township School District Hues and Harmony Fine Arts Festival, March 19 and 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the high school on McCully Road in Allison Park. The free event features a diverse collection of artistic student talent from...

See an exciting twist to a well-known favorite in this year’s spring musical “Chicago - High School Edition,” presented by the Hampton High School Theater Department. The show will run April 5 and 6, 12 and 13, with curtains opening promptly at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets cost $10 for...

Kids at Wyland Elementary in Hampton Township School District are turning slime into something special. As part of the school’s Pawsitive Helping Hands afterschool program, third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders annually make and sell a craft to their classmates with proceeds going to a charity of their choice, said Cristine Dougherty,...

When he was just 14 years old, Ari Lehman drowned in Crystal Lake. His life has never been the same. The actor and musician, now 53, played the young Jason Voorhees, sans hockey mask, in the original “Friday the 13th” movie. Released in May 1980, the horror flick about a...

Monroeville police filed the following charges March 7-13 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Davell Williams, 19, of Duquesne with possession of controlled substances, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana. Charges were filed March 10 in connection...

Daren DiMichele had 22 points to help WPIAL champion OLSH claim a 77-36 victory over Fairview in the PIAA Class 2A second round at New Castle. Dante Spadafora scored 15 points, and Jake DiMichele added 11 for the Chargers (24-2), who will play District 9 champion Ridgway (24-3) in the...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Buddy Boeheim had a career-high 20 points, and Syracuse defeated Pitt, 73-59, on Wednesday night in the second round of the ACC Tournament despite playing without leading scorer Tyus Battle. Elijah Hughes and Frank Howard scored 18 points each for the Orange, who will face No. 5...

NEW YORK — Gambino crime family boss Frank (Franky Boy) Cali was gunned down and run over Wednesday night in a gory hit in front of his Staten Island home, police sources said. Cali, 53, was shot six times in the chest, and run over by a blue pickup truck...

High Schools Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs Class 6A Second round Wednesday’s results Chester 76, Harrisburg 65 Coatesville 77, Butler 72 Kennedy Catholic 82, Pine-Richland 63 La Salle College 70, William Allen 53 Methacton 93, Boys Latin 71 Mt. Lebanon 64, Allderdice 58 Pennridge 55, Abington 51 Roman Catholic 74, Lower...