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In brief: Spring cleanups, summer programs and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley Area Mothers Club family field day SAMC will host an all-ages Family Field Day on May 17 from 3-5 p.m. at Sewickley Academy’s Wardrop Field. Have fun in the sun with Coach Dave, touch-a-truck, food trucks and more. This event is open to the public for a suggested charitable...
In brief: Spring artist market, South Hills Chorale concert and more in Bethel Park
South Hills Chorale Concert The South Hills Chorale will present its spring concert, Dreamscapes: Songs of Hope and Adventure, on May 1 at 7 p.m. and May 2 at 1 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park. The program explores the universal themes of imagination, perseverance...
In brief: Wildflower Walk, elementary school farewells and more in South Hills
Wildflower Walk Discover more than “the pretty little flowers” along the trail when you join the wildflower walk with a herbalist and forest wanderer hosted by the Elizabeth Township Historical Society on May 2, (rain date May 9) in Elizabeth Township. Lindsey Praksti of Delmont will share her insights during...
Riverhounds, First National Bank reach naming rights deal for stadiumVideo
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will have a new name on the club’s South Shore stadium after announcing First National Bank as a naming rights partner Wednesday. The picturesque home of the Riverhounds professional men’s soccer team and Pittsburgh Riveters women’s soccer team will be called F.N.B. Stadium, replacing the former Highmark...
Bruce Cooper and Charlotte Ward: Planet Earth, we are a crew
What does it take to appreciate this planet we call home? For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, clarity came 252,756 miles from Earth during her Artemis II space mission. Koch shared being awestruck by the beauty of her home planet — and the blackness around it. “It truly emphasized how alike...
Trib Total Media announces members of Pittsburgh Community Advisory Panel
Trib Total Media has named the inaugural members of its Pittsburgh Community Advisory Panel, a group of local leaders and community voices who will help inform and strengthen the organization’s coverage across the region. The panel serves as a cornerstone of the Tribune-Review’s newly announced weekend print edition, which will...
Welcome to the neighborhood: What NFL Draft visitors can see and do on North Shore and North Side
The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh puts a spotlight on the North Shore and the adjacent North Side neighborhood. Here are some of their landmarks, eateries, shops and amenities. Landmarks Fred Rogers statue: The bronze replica of the late Fred Rogers, from WQED’s “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” sits along the riverfront not...
War crimes court rejects bid to free Philippines’ Duterte
The International Criminal Court’s appeals chamber ruled that the tribunal has jurisdiction over the case of ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity and rejected his bid for release. The appeals chamber by a majority “has rejected all four grounds of appeal,” Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza said in...
Charlie Kirk assasination: Does the recovered bullet match Tyler Robinson’s gun?
Just weeks after reports of a bombshell claim by the defense for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year, there is a new twist in the case. According to multiple reports, documents filed by the defense in the case claimed the bullet used in...
Ukraine says it asked Turkey to help seek Zelenskyy-Putin talks
Ukraine has asked Turkey to help arrange a summit meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a renewed effort to end the war, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Kyiv. “We have addressed the Turks directly. But if another capital — other than Moscow and Belarus...
Letter to the editor: Trump has gone too far
I love my country and everything it stands for. I once was a Democrat, then a Republican and now an independent. I kept an open mind for a number of years until Donald Trump took his second term as president of the United States of America. I then paid particular...
What time will the 2026 NFL Draft begin each day?
The 91st edition of the NFL Draft will be hosted at Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park in Pittsburgh. A total of 257 players will be selected, including 32 compensatory selections. The time between first-round selections has been shortened from 10 minutes to eight minutes. Here’s a look at the...
Letter to the editor: Protests are not about election loss; they’re about Trump’s actions
The “it” the writer of the letter “Protesters should get over it” (April 10, TribLive) refers to is the election loss. As usual, MAGA people cannot understand simple concepts. The protests are not about losing an election; they are about a convicted felon destroying the substance of the Constitution. Donald...
Editorial: Can Pittsburgh afford compassionate catering?
There is something about a funeral that makes people want to give comfort with food. Showing up with a casserole or a cake is so common, it is the stereotypical expression of support. But that is how neighbors grieve with neighbors. It is not what we expect from government. Yet...
The Stroller, April 22, 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. NK Fridays on Fifth...
Letter to the editor: Go plant-based for Earth Day
Earth Day highlights the urgent need for evidence-based solutions to the climate and ecological crises. But what most people don’t realize is the biggest impact we can make as individuals starts on our plates. Extensive research shows that animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, biodiversity...
Pirates farm report for April 21, 2026: Rafael Flores Jr. hits 2nd homer in Indianapolis win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 7-15) beat St. Paul (Twins), 7-5. 1B Rafael Flores Jr. (.211) went 1 for 4 with a two-run homer, his second. DH Nick Cimillo (.171) went 1 for 4 with his second homer. LF Ronny Simon (.357) went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer, his first,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 21, 2026
High schools Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 2, Central Catholic 0 Seneca Valley 4, North Allegheny 2 Section 2 Hempfield 12, Canon-McMillan 9 Mt. Lebanon 12, Woodland Hills 1 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 12, Armstrong 0 Penn-Trafford 15, Penn Hills 2 Plum 8, Kiski Area...
Etna, Millvale fire services consider merger with Southern Allegheny Valley to secure future
It’s not unusual for firefighters from Sharpsburg, Aspinwall, Etna and Millvale to respond to the same calls. Limited manpower and logistics make it crucial for the departments to support each other. Many believe it should go a step further. Discussions of a potential merger are in the early stages. “The...
Top seeds advance to finals at WPIAL boys tennis doubles championships
The top two seeds advanced to the finals in both the Class 3A and 2A brackets at the WPIAL boys tennis doubles championships Tuesday and will meet for the title at 1 p.m. Wednesday at North Allegheny. In Class 3A, the top seed will have the home-court advantage with North...
High school roundup for April 21, 2026: Moon baseball beats Bethel Park, strengthens grip on 1st place in section
Owen Amey went 2 for 4 with a triple and three RBIs to lead Moon to a 10-4 victory over Bethel Park in Section 2-5A baseball Tuesday. Nick Machusko doubled and plated a run and Chris Sandor picked up the win for the Tigers (11-3, 6-2). Caden Stokes tripled and...
Ohio State transfer details decision to join Penn State
Penn State is replacing two of the most productive running backs in program history — Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. James Peoples wanted to play for a program that was committed to optimizing his growth. And it doesn’t hurt that the Nittany Lions have a couple of openings on their...
Behind the picks: How Pittsburgh businesses are preparing for the NFL Draft
Kelly Sanders has dreamed up a real-life love letter to Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft this weekend: A day party, or “Draft Darty,” on Saturday afternoon, packed with football-shaped pizzas from No Horns Pizza, sausage sandwiches from Parma Sausage, scoops from Millie’s Ice Cream, and “The Draft Draft” from East...
Brent Landau: Pa. Constitution is 250 years old — and as relevant as ever
There was a lot happening in Philadelphia in 1776. As Americans, we learn from an early age about the Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania Statehouse — what we now know as Independence Hall — to draft and sign the Declaration of Independence. This led Benjamin Franklin to quip, “We...
Joshua Rothman: Vaccine confusion sets up U.S. for a resurgence of hepatitis B in babies
Measles is back in the United States. More than 1,500 cases have already been reported in the first months of 2026, putting the country on pace to surpass last year’s total of more than 2,200, the highest number in decades. Public health officials warn the nation’s status as “measles free”...
