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Norwin High School sends off the Class of 2025 at commencement ceremony
Norwin High School seniors graduated Friday, one of the first in the area this year. There were 411 students in the Norwin Class of 2025. Other upcoming graduation ceremonies include: Friday, May 29 — Greater Latrobe, Belle Vernon Area; May 30 — Derry Area, Hempfield Area, Jeannette City, Mt. Pleasant...
Gov. Josh Shapiro blasts House Republicans for ‘ripping away’ Medicaid, SNAP from Pennsylvanians
PHILADELPHIA — Lashing out at Republicans for proposing to “rip away” Medicaid and SNAP benefits from Pennsylvanians, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday the commonwealth would be unable to replace lost funding for those programs should President Donald Trump’s so-called big, beautiful bill become law. “The impact of what they’re doing...
Freeport’s Michael Braun earns bronze medal on 1st day of PIAA track championships
SHIPPENSBURG — Freeport senior Michael Braun knew he was not in an ideal position to start the Class 2A 1,600-meter run Friday at the PIAA Track and Field Championships. Because of his inside position, he had to do something he was uncomfortable with: start fast. Braun did not want to...
Billy Joel cancels Pittsburgh concert, entire tour, citing brain disorder
Piano man Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming tour dates, including a scheduled stop with Rod Stewart on July 5 at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium. The announcement came Friday from Joel, who revealed he has been diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus. The condition occurs when excess...
Andy Warhol Museum practices ‘Good Business’ with new exhibit of Warhol’s screenprints
While Pittsburgh native pop artist Andy Warhol was a multidisciplinary creator — a painter, a photographer, a filmmaker — his most iconic and lasting images are his screenprints. The Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side is bringing new insight into the artist’s extensive career in this medium with the...
Seton Hill’s Haley Brenny goes from would-be field hockey player to NCAA track qualifierVideo
Haley Brenny hurdles pretty well for a field hockey player. Two weeks ago, Brenny, a senior at Seton Hill, won the women’s PSAC 400-meter hurdles title with a time of 59.81 seconds. The time was the 16th best in Division II and earned the Harrisburg-area native a spot in the...
Macy’s recalls thousands of infant pajamas over potential elastic hazard
Macy’s announced they are recalling About 16,300 of their infant pajamas due to a potential hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the department store chain is recalling its Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas because the elastic on the pajamas’ ankles can be too tight and restrict blood circulation....
Penn State lands commitment from 3-star cornerback
Class of 2026 cornerback Jaziel Hart committed to Penn State on Thursday afternoon. He’s a three-star prospect and the No. 44 corner nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. Hart committed on a YouTube livestream with On3, feigning a Michigan hat before officially announcing his Penn State pledge. Hailing from the...
Sewickley’s Tapas Talks presents Will Bardenwerper
The second installment of the 2025 Tapas Talks speaker series was held May 1 at the Allegheny Country Club. The talk featured former financier, U.S. Army infantry officer, Pentagon official and author Will Bardenwerper, entitled “Foul Deeds and Fair Balls: An Insider’s View of a Captured War Criminal and the...
Letter to the editor: Students need better tools to learn
As a high school student, I see firsthand the impact outdated textbooks and poor athletic facilities have on our education and well-being. It’s frustrating to be told education is a top priority when our reality says otherwise. In some of my classes, we’re using books that are full of outdated...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s chaos has us bewildered
President Trump has refined his latest method of organized chaos — distractions that keep the public scratching their heads, as there are many and they vary in subject. Just to name a few: make Canada the 51st state, gain control of Greenland, “export” the worst of the worst of our...
A-K Valley High school class reunions, May 23, 2025
Publicize your high school’s class reunion for free for free in The Stroller. Send information as soon as possible 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. • Ken Hi Class of 1959 will have...
The Stroller, May 23, 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. Golf outing planned by...
Laurels & lances: Pay attention please
Laurel: To greater focus. When you get behind the wheel, there is a lot to grab your attention. You need to watch the road in front of you. You have to be alert for other cars at intersections. You need to watch for pedestrians and bicycles. You need to check...
Letter to the editor: We deserve accountability on Biden
I have written several letters to the editor over the past few years regarding Joe Biden’s obvious mental decline during his presidency and the damage that it has caused our nation. When his handlers had exhausted his usefulness and could no longer hide his obvious mental decline after the disastrous...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 23-26
Happy Memorial Day weekend. For many, that means an extra day to relax and recharge — but it also means extra time for some fun events around Westmoreland. Here are a handful. Yinzer Valley Spring Wine Fest Yinzer Valley Farms is having its first Spring Wine Festival on Saturday. This...
Pirates farm report for May 22, 2025: Omar Alfonzo drives in 4 in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 26-20) managed a total of six hits in being swept by Toledo (Tigers) in a doubleheader. In the first game, a 2-1 Indianapolis loss, LF Matt Gorski (.289) went 1 for 3 with his fourth homer. Matt Frazier (.231) went 2 for 3 with a double. 2B Nick...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 22, 2025
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Championship At EQT Park, Washington Tuesday or Wednesday Norwin (14-8) vs. Seneca Valley (16-6), TBA Class 5A Championship At EQT Park, Washington Tuesday or Wednesday Pine-Richland (20-3) vs. Shaler (16-6), TBA Third place Bethel Park (18-5) vs. Peters Township (15-8), TBA Class 4A...
High school roundup for May 22, 2025: Quaker Valley, Upper St. Clair girls lacrosse earn state playoff bids
Lucy Roig scored eight goals and Alexa Westwood added three goals and two assists to lead No. 7 Quaker Valley to a 13-9 victory over No. 4 Blackhawk (13-4) in the Class 2A third-place match Thursday, earning a spot in the state playoffs. Meredith Fallgren and Kate Miller also scored...
The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, in region for Memorial Day
On a folded piece of paper in Bob Slifer’s pocket was a list of handwritten names. One name, Bernard “Bill” Teske, was quite the comedian. “He was a fun-loving guy,” said Slifer, of Middlesex. “He could make you laugh regardless of circumstances.” Another name, Johnny Rosetta, was family-oriented and loved...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 23-26
Happy Memorial Day weekend! For many, this means an extra day to relax — but it’s also an extra day to fill with fun. Here are a few things going on this weekend around town, so make room in your three-day weekend schedule. Riverlife Chalk Fest For a lot of...
Boy found after walking away from Metzgar Elementary School in Salem
A boy was found Thursday after state police and Greensburg Salem School District officials said he walked away from James H. Metzgar Elementary School. Troopers and firefighters were called to the Salem school just before 2 p.m. to search for the child. First responders called for drones to help with...
2nd driver guilty in fatal Serra Catholic van crash; judge finds no proof of racingVideo
Andrew Voigt vehemently denied that he and another driver were racing across the Mansfield Bridge in Dravosburg the day a 15-year-old Serra Catholic student was killed on her way to school. But to the judge, it didn’t matter. Voigt’s speed — potentially as high as 107 mph — was enough...
Gallery: Photos from May 22, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, May 22, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
WDVE’s Memorial Day 500 has a new twist this year
In 1985, classic rock radio station 102.5 WDVE started a tradition of playing a countdown of the top 500 best rock songs over Memorial Day weekend. For the most part, their way of formulating that list has been a bit mysterious. This year, for the 40th anniversary of the Memorial...
