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Democrat says DOJ withheld Epstein files on Trump abuse claim
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice appears to have withheld from disclosure files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein related to a claim that President Donald Trump sexually abused a minor, a top Democratic lawmaker said Tuesday. “Oversight Democrats can confirm that the DOJ appears to have illegally withheld FBI interviews...
Officials warn ICE detention centers in Pa. could overwhelm sewer, other critical services
This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks. UPPER BERN — Not enough clean water. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of sewage dumped into systems designed to...
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 25, 2026
WPIAL basketball playoffs Girls Class A Fifth-place consolation 7-Sewickley Academy (15-10) at 5-St. Joseph (14-10) 7 p.m. Wednesday Winner plays: District 10 champion in PIAA first round March 7 (time, site TBD) Loser plays: District 9 champion in PIAA first round March 7 (time, site TBD) Players to watch: Kasey...
P. Daniel Patterson: After a 32-hour shift in Pittsburgh, I realized EMTs should be napping on the job
At 7 a.m., roughly an hour before the end of my shift as a paramedic in Pittsburgh, my colleague and I were dispatched to a patient who was violently vomiting and not alert. We arrived within 10 minutes, grabbed our gear and approached the front door. While walking up the...
Westminster football coach Scott Benzel leaving to join Manny Diaz’s staff at Duke
Westminster football coach Scott Benzel accepted a position on the coaching staff at Duke, director of athletics Jason Lener said Monday. Benzel led the Titans for the past 12 seasons since becoming head coach in January 2014. He guided the team to two Presidents’ Athletic Conference titles, and his 85...
J. Byron Fleck: Pitt must stop using students, taxpayers as piggy bank for athletics
For years, the University of Pittsburgh has quietly shifted a staggering financial burden onto the backs of its students, their families and Pennsylvania taxpayers. Now, thanks to Pitt’s filings with the commonwealth, the truth is finally undeniable: Pitt has been using tuition, mandatory student fees and state appropriations to cover...
Gallery: Near or far, the world in focus on Feb. 24, 2026
The world is always moving — and TribLive’s gallery is there to catch it. From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to far-flung corners of the globe, photographers near and far capture moments of place, connection and the quiet beauty of everyday life. More than a snapshot of Western Pennsylvania,...
Trump faces tough legal landscape to oppose tariff refunds
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is likely to face legal obstacles if it argues against refunds for the tariffs struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court — thanks to statements by Justice Department lawyers. In a 6-3 decision last week, the justices declared President Donald Trump’s use of an economic...
Allegheny Valley School Board moves forward with new parking near turf field
The work at Allegheny Valley School District’s new multisport turf field isn’t quite done yet. The district moved forward last week with a plan to develop a parking area off Butler Road, which would allow for handicap spaces and a drop-off zone. Set in a grassy area between the new...
Letter to the editor: Traffic offender ‘worst of the worst’?
I am very grateful that Springdale police and ICE have worked together to protect the small town where I grew up from the “worst of the worst.” This is how I want to see government use tax dollars — paying ICE to process a person for turning without using a...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s accomplishments
What matters most to American citizens ? Slings and arrows about President Trump’s character or tangible results that make their lives safer and better ? The writer of the letter “Trump acts while Dems do nothing” (Feb. 13, TribLive) makes a solid case for results. He lists 14 of Trump’s...
The Stroller, Feb. 24, 2026: 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. Food drive planned Saturday...
Editorial: New Pa. law is about the write stuff
Education has been criticized in recent years — decades, really — for not teaching children how to think so much as teaching them how to take tests. Specifically, students have learned exactly what they need to perform well on standardized exams. Those tests measure how well a school is doing...
Letter to the editor: Nothing positive from Springdale council
Will Springdale Borough Council ever do anything positive? First, council took a stand against the Allegheny Valley School District concerning the Veterans Memorial Field repairs. That resulted in our school taxes being raised and the field being moved to Butler Street. The field is still locked as the argument continues....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 23. 2026
High schools Basketball Boys WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Monday’s results Upper St. Clair 42, Seneca Valley 35 New Castle 52, Central Catholic 49 Championship Friday’s schedule Upper St. Clair (23-1) vs. New Castle (23-1) at Petersen Events Center, 9 p.m. Third place Wednesday’s schedule Seneca Valley (14-10) vs. Central...
High school roundup for Feb. 23, 2026: Geibel Catholic knocks off top seed in Class A semis
Janiah Darnell scored on a putback with 17.4 seconds left in overtime to lead No. 4 Geibel Catholic to a 52-50 victory over top-seeded Aquinas Academy in the WPIAL Class A girls basketball semifinals Monday night. Mallory Clemmer scored 24 points and Emma Larkin added 13 for the Gators, who...
High school hockey roundup for Feb. 23, 2026: Plum opens Class A playoffs with shutout win
Colby Bartos scored twice, and Brody Gribbin stopped all 15 shots he faced as Plum recorded its first playoff victory in nine years with a 3-0 shutout of Blackhawk in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A first round Monday night at the Ice Castle. Gribbin stopped several point-blank attempts by...
Laura Washington: SNAP junk food bans punish poor families
Major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, courtesy of President Donald Trump and his GOP-controlled Congress, have arrived across the nation. The reforms to the food assistance program for the needy come via the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The law mandates that SNAP recipients ages 18 to...
Lynn Schmidt: Kentucky’s Paul and Massie stand firm on principle over party
Two congressional Republicans from the Bluegrass State are serving as a model of how members of Congress can act with conviction over political convenience. In an era when partisan loyalty often trumps individual conviction, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky stand out as lawmakers willing...
Recall alert for Aldi customers who bought frozen meatballs
Rosina Food Products has recalled 9,462 pounds of meatballs that may be contaminated with metal. The Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs were sold nationwide at Aldi, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recall was issued Feb. 22. The fully cooked, frozen meatballs...
Pitcairn woman playing with gun fatally shoots girl, 17, in her room, police say
Several people were smoking marijuana and drinking tequila early Monday in a Wilkins apartment when a pistol one of them was waving around went off, fatally striking a 17-year-old girl in the head, according to investigators. Police arrested Rayohna Hexstall, 20, and charged her with involuntary manslaughter, a misdemeanor, in...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Feb. 23, 2026 and beyond
Scott Library celebrates birthday The Scott Township Public Library is turning 25 this year and is planning events to celebrate. A Library Birthday Celebration is scheduled March 26 at the library, 301 Lindsay Road, Scott. A birthday open house with light refreshments is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
In brief: South Hills area news, events for the week of Feb. 23, 2026
Baldwin-Whitehall official selected for fellowship Dr. Janeen Peretin, Baldwin-Whitehall School District assistant to the superintendent, was selected as a 2026 EDSAFE Women in AI Fellow. The Women in AI Fellowship is a yearlong global fellowship designed for educators, industry professionals, school administrators, policymakers and community advocates who want to take...
Letter to the editor: Liberty and justice for all
Too many of the writers to this section forget their childhood lessons. Remember the Pledge of Allegiance? It was forced into us more than any invocation or childhood song. I bet you all can say with me the last six words, so let’s do it together: “with liberty and justice...
The Stroller, Feb. 23, 2026: 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. Luck of the Irish...
