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Hidden talents of Pa. lawmakers: The legislators lurking in episodes of ‘Succession’ and ‘Cheers’
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a look at the people, places, and foods that make Pennsylvania so unique. Months before launching his bid for a Schuylkill County state House seat, Tim Twardzik spent an entire day on the set of The...
Advocates call for closure of ICE facility near Philipsburg after detainee’s death
A coalition of several local and national immigration rights groups on Thursday called for the closure of the Moshannon Valley Processing Center — the largest federal immigration detention center in Pennsylvania and the rest of the Northeast — after the death earlier this week of a 32-year-old Chinese national. Chaofeng...
Adult Sunday school, backpack blessings and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Christ Church at Grove Farm 249 Duff Road, Ohio Township. 412-741-4900. ccgf.org. Sunday morning services will be held at 8:45 a.m. (traditional) and 10:45 a.m. (modern) effective Aug. 17. More information about our service styles, the Encounter Coffee Bar, and the Lakeside Café are available online. The Global Leadership Summit...
A-K Valley High school class reunions, Aug. 8, 2025
Publicize your high school’s class reunion for free in The Stroller. Send information as soon as possible 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. • Freeport High School Class of 1955 will have...
Jason Jedlinski: At WQED, we’re fighting for the long haul
Joseph Sabino Mistick’s column “Local radio stations show how to fight back in tough times” (Aug. 2, TribLive) raises a critical issue: how public media organizations respond to the unprecedented elimination of federal funding. We welcome healthy debate about the future of public broadcasting and believe it’s important to set...
‘You’re never satisfied’: Penn State keeps pushing star running backs
When Stan Drayton replaced Ja’Juan Seider as Penn State’s running backs coach, he had a refreshing answer when asked about overseeing the continued development of 1,000-yard backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Drayton, who previously coached Ezekiel Elliott, Bijan Robinson and Brian Westbrook at the college level, said he wanted...
13-year-old Josie Sal to play Horseshoe Amphitheatre in Russellton
It takes a whole lot of personality and talent to sing on Nashville’s Broadway at any age, but Venetia, Pa., native Josie Sal is doing it at just 13. Sal will be coming back to her home region soon, performing Friday at the Horseshoe Amphitheatre in Russellton, opening for country...
Letter to the editor: Recalling short-lived Club Cafe jazz club
Just a short, belated comment on the article “Club Cafe to reopen in Pittsburgh under new management” (April 29, TribLive). The article gave a brief history of the club but failed to mention that, as a music venue, it was originally opened as a jazz club by the excellent jazz...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Aug. 8
The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. Western Pennsylvania native Mark Cuban’s drug company has partnered with Giant Eagle pharmacies to make certain medications more affordable. Where did the billionaire attend high school? A/ Bethel Park B/ Canon-McMillan C/ Mt. Lebanon D/ Upper St. Clair...
Fox Chapel grads opening for Smash Mouth at Hartwood AcresVideo
Cal Tucker and Michael Monahan of IMY2 (an abbreviation for “I miss you, too”) won’t have to miss their hometown when they return for an Aug. 17 Hartwood Acres show. The trio of musicians — third member Annalise Mahanes is from Richmond, Va. — will open for Smash Mouth at...
Letter to the editor: Chief’s sentence shows playing field not equal
Attention young people: Considering a career in the “criminal arts”? Perhaps you plan to specialize in drug trafficking. Based on the sentencing for former Greensburg police Chief Shawn Denning (“Former Greensburg police chief pleads guilty to evidence tampering charges,” Aug. 4, TribLive), your career path should begin at the police...
Laurels & lances: Policy & pension
Laurel: To appropriate action. Allegheny County President Judge Susan Evashavik DiLucente has taken the right steps to address a problem in the courtrooms, and she did it with a two-line email. “Dear Judges, I write to remind you all that you only have authority to adjudicate cases and enter orders...
The Stroller, Aug. 8, 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. Street fair returns to...
Letter to the editor: Tariff result predictions
President Donald Trump’s stated purpose for his tariffs belies the facts and the intended outcome. My career was in manufacturing for 40 years, and I predict a different result. Tariffs will increase production costs for many domestic manufacturers. Following are some of my reasons. As reported in a news article,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 7, 2025
High schools Golf Thursday’s results Boys Class 2A Section 2 Greensburg Central Catholic 214, Mt. Pleasant 223 Medalists: Brandon Plunko (GCC) 36; Hunter Snyder (MP) 40 Nonsection Butler 182, Shaler 207 Medalists: Boden Lenyk, Jase Renwick (B) 35; Matt Steliteno (S) 38 Freeport 200, Armstrong 227 Medalists: Ethen Crooks (F)...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Aug. 8-10
Learn, shop, sip, stroll, listen and enjoy at all of these summer events around Westmoreland County this weekend. It’s time to take a break and kick back. The Stroll Summer is a great time for nostalgia, so hop back to the mid-20th century with The Stroll. This oldies-themed event will...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 7, 2025: Konnor Griffin belts 15th homer in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-44) doubled up Omaha (Royals), 4-2. RF Jase Bowen (.667) went 2 for 3 with a double and homer in his Triple-A debut. 3B Alika Williams (.262) went 1 for 3 with his fourth homer. SS Cam Devanney (.272) went 1 for 3 with a double and an...
Former Trump surgeon general warns RFK Jr.’s vaccine cuts will ‘cost lives’
A member of President’s Trump first administration has come forward to criticize Department of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent decision to cut vaccine research. Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general during Trump’s first term, warned in a post on X that Kennedy’s decision will “cost lives.” “I’ve tried...
Slippery Rock picked to win PSAC West Division in preseason football poll
The Slippery Rock football team made a trip to the NCAA semifinals last season and, according to coaches in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, the Rock has the capability to find additional success this fall. Slippery Rock was voted as the favorite in the PSAC West Division in a preseason...
Penn State has installed Jim Knowles’ defense at ‘rapid pace,’ with a few big changes coming
STATE COLLEGE — Jim Knowles has quickly made his presence known at Penn State. He carries a calm, quiet demeanor as he observes practices, noting everything he likes and doesn’t to pass it on to his position coaches. But when he wants to command a room, he can do so...
‘Lives shattered’: Emiliano’s vows to reopen after feds seize 16 in immigration raid
Federal immigration agents took 16 people into custody Thursday during coordinated raids at Emiliano’s restaurant locations in the North Hills and Butler County. The agents, led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, were executing “federal court-authorized search warrants” in response to information that the two restaurants were “employing...
Pa. Turnpike execs get 5-figure pay raises, including CEO’s $86K boost
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved $367,107 in pay raises for the organization’s chief officers during a closed-door executive session in March. The raises were recommended by a wage study commissioned in February, which offered two options that resulted in the same total cost for salary increases. CEO Mark Compton received...
Uniontown woman charged with causing fatal head-on crash in Pittsburgh while DUI
A Uniontown woman accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana has been charged with homicide while DUI by vehicle after Pittsburgh police say she killed a man in Greenfield in March. Maria D. Davis, 22, surrendered to deputies with the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office at 8:30 a.m....
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 8-10
All corners of the city will be full of excitement in the next few days, so this August weekend is the best time to venture out and explore. Here are a few events to get you started. Barrel and Flow This acclaimed festival celebrating Black brewers and artists is back...
Adrian Wooldridge: What if the U.S. isn’t the world’s most innovative country?
One of the barriers to understanding the world is our fixation on sports thinking: Who is winning and who is catching up? This has long been true of politics — we focus obsessively on the race for the White House while ignoring the debt mountain that may bring the whole...
