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N.J. school bus driver charged with DWI had 25 juveniles on board, cops say
An Essex County, New Jersey, man is accused of driving a school bus while intoxicated with 25 juveniles on board and crashing into a median along Interstate 80. Pierre R. Tranquilus, 47, of the 100 block of South Center Street in East Orange is charged with second-degree endangering the welfare...
Brashear’s Ta’Mere Robinson transferring from Penn State to USC
Penn State is losing a linebacker to a Big Ten foe via the transfer portal. Ta’Mere Robinson, a redshirt sophomore linebacker with the Nittany Lions, is transferring to USC, according to a Tuesday report from on3. Robinson entered the spring portal when it opened last Monday. So far, he’s one...
Fox Chapel Area School District student achievements for the week of April 22, 2025
Fox Chapel Area High School senior Luca Poli and junior Laila Golla were named 2024-2025 High School All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The honor recognizes high school athletes whose accomplishments reflect their dedication to strength and conditioning. The athletes are...
Thomas C. Willcox: Don’t blame AI for Pa.’s high rent
Pennsylvanians might be more politically divided than ever before, but there’s one thing they can all agree on: the rent is too darn high. In the commonwealth, rents are expected to jump by more than 6% in 2025, well above the national average of 4.8%. This lack of affordability has...
Watch: Steelers GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin discuss plans for 2025 NFL DraftVideo
The 2025 NFL Draft is just two days away, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to be on the clock. The Steelers currently hold six picks across seven rounds, starting with the No. 21 pick of the first round Thursday night. They also have picks in the third (No. 83),...
Gallery: Photos from April 22, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, April 22, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Pecarchik cleaned up register of wills mess, is most qualified for office
The writer of the letter “Wian right pick for register of wills” (April 11, TribLive) insinuates that Katie Pecarchik was complicit in political maneuvering by the court-appointed conservator, and/or was entangled in the office’s troubled history. In actuality, Pecarchik cleaned up the years-long backlog left by Sherry Hamilton. Does the...
Bethel Park School District news for the week of April 22, 2025
Bethel Park High School senior Sophia Iorio has been awarded Gannon University’s prestigious Presidential Scholarship, a four-year full-tuition award valued at nearly $170,000. Iorio, who plans to enroll in Gannon’s five-year physician assistant program, was among 75 students who competed for the scholarship. Eligible candidates were required to apply and...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s war on coal miners
The U.S. government is ending the leases of four Mine Safety and Health Administration offices in Pennsylvania and has plans to cut 200 jobs at the Pittsburgh Mining Research Division of OSHA (“Pa. mine safety, research offices targeted for closure as president touts coal,” April 8, TribLive). This drastic reduction...
Letter to the editor: There’s another Liberation Day coming
Well, Liberation Day has come and gone. The good news is that we’re making a slow recovery, although people have lost possibly trillions in their individual retirement accounts. Hopefully these people will recover from the massive losses they incurred. The bad news is that President Trump instituted tariffs, and the...
Editorial: Pope Francis provided a voice for many — and an example to be emulated
Requiescat in pace. That is the Latin phrase abbreviated as R.I.P. on so many memorials. The common English use “rest in peace” does not do it justice. “Rest in peace” is a direction or an order. A more accurate translation is “May he rest in peace.” The simple addition of...
Letter to the editor: Correctional officers’ life expectancy
The correctional officers’ life expectancy at the Allegheny County Jail is 61 years of age, 16 years below the life expectancy of the average American. Experts agree that a critical difference in what makes this expectancy so low is the constant exposure to the possibility of physically intervening in a...
The Stroller, April 22, 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. Leechburg Area Community Association...
Letter to the editor: What will colleges do about escalating costs?
Regarding the article, “Faced with a perfect storm, small local colleges try to navigate the future” (April 13, TribLive): the “Skyrocketing Tuitions” chart and other publicly available data shows the extent of how much college tuition costs have increased relative to other economic indicators since 1980. The chart shows that,...
Millionaire tax would generate about $400 billion in revenue
WASHINGTON — A Republican proposal to impose a tax hike on millionaires offers to generate about $400 billion over a decade, according to two new estimates provided to Bloomberg News, providing fresh revenue to partially offset the cost of the party’s multitrillion-dollar tax package. The Budget Lab at Yale projects...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 21, 2025
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Class 5A Section 2 Peters Township 3, Upper St. Clair 1 Class A Section 2 Rochester at St. Joseph, ppd. City League Obama Academy at Westinghouse, ppd. Perry Traditional Academy at Carrick, ppd. Nonsection Fox Chapel 4, North Allegheny 1 Hundred (WV) at Mapletown, ppd....
High school roundup for April 21, 2025: Keara Mangieri belts 3 homers in New Castle win
Pitt recruit Keara Mangieri went 4 for 4 with three home runs and six RBIs to lead New Castle to a 14-3 win over Moniteau in nonsection softball Monday. Aliyah Stalczynski tripled and drove in two runs and Olivia Hood and Zoe Shields also homered for New Castle (6-7). Lexi...
Brian Fitzpatrick raised $1.22 million this quarter as Democrats plan to target his Pa. district in the 2026 midterms
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Republican incumbent congressional lawmakers have dominated fundraising in the first quarter of 2025, according to campaign finance reports, likely preparing to protect their seats and the House majority in the 2026 midterms. Leading the pack is U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa, a moderate Republican representing Bucks County...
Allegheny County public defender vows to keep fighting after being put on leave
Allegheny County’s chief public defender, who was abruptly escorted from her office on April 7 and put on paid administrative leave, claims her treatment was unjustified and denies allegations that she made offensive statements to subordinates. In a recent written message to supporters, Lena Bryan-Henderson called the claims “disheartening” but...
Pittsburgh, Greensburg Catholic bishops, other faith leaders remember Francis as an empathetic shepherd
Pope Francis will be remembered for his empathy, humility and gentle leadership, Southwestern Pennsylvania religious leaders told TribLive Monday. Francis, 88, died about 7:30 a.m. Rome time — about 1:30 a.m. locally. His death came the day after Christians celebrated Easter, the highest holy day of faith. “I think all...
May Mart plant sale returns for 56th year in Greensburg
The Westmoreland Garden Council will host its 56th annual May Mart plant sale May 2 and 3. The sale will be held on the front lawn of the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, from noon to 7 p.m. May 2 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Jim Howell: Shapiro’s proposal to protect seniors and the lottery deserves bipartisan support
Given the charged political environment that we are enduring, I am hopeful that lawmakers will come to a consensus in support of a key component of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal: the need to protect older Pennsylvanians who rely on programs funded by our state lottery. Our state lottery...
Recently retired Cardinal O’Malley — who grew up in Western Pa. — is headed to the Vatican. Could he be the next pope?
BOSTON — Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley, who recently retired as Archbishop of Boston, will attend Pope Francis’s funeral at the Vatican but will not vote for the next pope. O’Malley, who turns 81 in June, lost his coveted voting rights once he turned 80, an aide close to O’Malley tells...
Duquesne President Ken Gormley on Pope Francis’ death
The following statement is from Duquesne University President Ken Gormley: I had the rare opportunity to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican in February 2018, early in my presidency. It was the honor of a lifetime. Bishop David Zubik had arranged for me to attend a large gathering and Mass...
In brief: South Hills Choral concert, farmers market and more in Bethel Park
South Hills Chorale concert South Hills Chorale presents Singin’ in the Neighborhood: Celebrating Pittsburgh’s Musical Legacy for two performances at Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park: 7 p.m. May 9 and 1 p.m. May 10. Tickets are $25 and available online or at the door. The group is also...
