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Leon Ford: Pittsburgh’s political divide shouldn’t break our bonds — a call for collaborative leadership
As Pittsburgh’s mayoral race heats up, a growing divide is surfacing — not just between candidates, but between neighbors, friends and even longtime community collaborators. We’re witnessing respected leaders fall out, meaningful partnerships dissolve and years of trust unravel over political affiliation. This isn’t new. We’ve seen it before —...
Scott L. Bohn: Equipping first responders for the age of synthetic opioids
When I started my career in law enforcement, I took an oath to serve and protect my community. Now I see that oath being lived by my fellow law enforcement colleagues throughout Pennsylvania. Members of the Pennsylvana Chiefs of Police Association represent every type of community throughout the commonwealth —...
Gallery: Photos from April 28, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, April 28, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
‘May the 4th’ art show at Sharpsburg’s Ketchup City Creative inspired by ‘Star Wars’
More than a dozen artists will celebrate their love of the “Star Wars” series of films with an art show at Sharpsburg’s Ketchup City Creative. The show will run from May 1-4. “May the 4th is like our sacred holiday,” said Nanci Goldberg, owner of Ketchup City Creative. “The date...
City Theatre’s ‘King James’ is a slam-dunk season finale
Finally, theater for sports fans. City Theatre is wrapping up their 50th anniversary season with this gripping two-man play that explores the unique loyalty of hometown sports fans — and the loyalty of friendships that spring from that fanaticism. “King James” has a structure reminiscent of a platonic version of...
Club Cafe to reopen in Pittsburgh under new management
Last September, Opus One Productions — the previous owners of South Side listening room Club Cafe — announced the impending closure of the quarter-century-old venue, to the surprise and disappointment of local musicians and music fans. Club Cafe closed its doors at the end of 2024. On Monday, music management...
Letter to the editor: In praise of columnist’s fair look at prisons
Thank you, Lori Falce, for an informative and balanced column on prisons, the Constitution and choices we, as the citizenry, allow our country to make (“Prisons, private prisons and foreign prisons,” April 18, TribLive). How refreshing; just information, no digs at anyone, no name calling! Vickie Oles Ligonier...
Several South Hills races uncontested
A number of municipal and school board races in the South Hills are uncontested for the May 20 primary election, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. Baldwin Borough The mayoral race in Baldwin Borough only has current Mayor David Depretis, a Democrat, on the ballot....
In brief: Broad Street planting, free mental health education, more in the Sewickley area
Meetings set • Aleppo commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. May 19 in the township building, 100 North Drive. • Edgeworth Council will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 in the borough building, 301 Beaver Road. • Glen Osborne Council will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 in Osborne Elementary...
Letter to the editor: Pecarchik is most qualified to be register of wills
I am voting for Katie Pecarchik for register of wills in the May primary. She is the person most qualified for this position, with 21 years experience. She gracefully returned from retirement and changed her party to Republican after the county commissioners asked her to clean up Sherry Hamilton’s disaster;...
In brief: Gardenfest, Chalk the Wall and more happening in Fox Chapel area
Student orchestra to perform Disney concert at library The Cooper-Siegel Community Library is hosting the Fox Chapel Area High School orchestra for a Disney Pop-Up Concert from 11 a.m. to noon May 10 at the library, 403 Fox Chapel Road. The concert is suitable for all ages, and children are...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of April 28, 2025
Annual Oakmont plant sale slated The Oakmont Garden Club is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale. The group will be set up in the Hoffstot’s parking lot on Allegheny Avenue in Oakmont from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 10. The sale will include flats of flowers and vegetables...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of April 28, 2025
Bellevue Adi Balint sold property at 565 Highland Place to Sean Lardo for $360,000. 37 N Bryant Associates LLC sold property at 37 N Bryant Ave. to SP 37 N Bryant LLC for $615,000. Bradford Woods Kimberlee Rhule sold property at 241 Bradford Road to Larry Glenn and Catherine Kerr...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 28, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Ashley Morcheid sold property at 120 Shadeland Ave. to Sam Pascal II for $59,250. Churchill Carrington Mtg Services LLC sold property at 1648 Jamestown Pl to Meir Atais for $200,000. Edgewood Mary Patricia Conway sold property at 858 E Hutchinson Ave. to Hilarie Alberico for $362,500. Maureen...
Letter to the editor: Political song and dance
Ever notice how politics makes people break out in song? Maybe that only happens in Broadway musicals. Anyway, no other American presidency has made me feel as tuneful as now. I have a song in my heart, and I want in the worst way to belt it out. It’s called...
Editorial: The Webb Telescope is making incredible discoveries. It may go dark
Even in the depths of space, there’s no escape from politics. The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is parked 1 million miles away. In the nearly three years since it became operational, “Webb,” as it’s called, has made some incredible findings. Webb uses infrared scanning to show how stars...
Letter to the editor: Whitewashing our history
When I finished grad school in the early ’80s, I studied primary source documents to discover what our Founding Fathers and others in early American history actually wrote, believed or did. Thus, I found Thomas Jefferson’s warning to Judge William Johnson June 12, 1823: “History may distort truth, and will...
The Stroller, April 28, 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. Volunteer opportunities available at...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ priorities
Congressional Democrats seem to be completely out of touch with the views of the vast majority of the American people. I believe they align themselves with issues that have very little public support, such as supporting transgender ideology, allowing biological males to compete against young girls and women and to...
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 28
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 28....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 28
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John Dorfman: Old Faithful fizzled last year, but watch for a spurt
One of my favorite tools for picking stocks is a paradigm I call Old Faithful, named after the geyser in Yellowstone Park. This paradigm fizzled last year but has an outstanding long-term record. To appear on the Old Faithful list, a stock must: • Post good profits (15% return on...
Pirates farm report for April 27, 2025: Hunter Barco keeps scoreless innings streak alive in Curve win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 13-12) fell to St. Paul (Twins), 5-3. PH/DH Nick Solak (.394) hit a solo homer. 2B Nick Yorke (.242) was 1 for 3 and knocked in two runs. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.266) was 2 for 5 with a double. LF Jack Suwinski (.400) doubled. RHP Carson Fulmer...
Armstrong County Sports Hall of Fame welcomes 50th class
Sometimes athletes begin their sports climb with humble beginnings. For Leechburg’s Paul Noonan, being part of the high school’s first track team was an experience in itself. The school didn’t have a track, so cinders from the nearby Allegheny Ludlum Steel plant were brought in to give the runners a...
High school sports schedules for April 28, 2025
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Hills at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at Butler, 5:30 p.m. Section 2 Norwin at Mt. Lebanon, 4:15 p.m. Woodland Hills at Hempfield, 4:15 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Armstrong at Latrobe, 7 p.m. Penn-Trafford at Kiski Area, 4...
