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Letter to the editor: China, not Russia, our biggest threat
Sun Tzu, a Chinese military general and strategist, wrote the famous war strategy book “The Art of War.” This book is taught in U.S. military academies. Sun Tzu taught that “all war is based on deception and the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” One...
The Stroller, April 12, 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. Plum Community Center seeking...
Letter to the editor: Libraries vital to communities
The word library is a bit of a misnomer. It conjures visions of older women sitting behind desks, checking out books and stamping dates on cards. Libraries are actually vibrant places. In an average day as a volunteer at the Scottdale Public Library, I might encounter: • An older adult...
Pirates farm report for April 11, 2025: Konnor Griffin hits 1st Bradenton home run
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 4-5) doubled up Louisville (Reds), 6-3. DH Nick Yorke (.300) went 1 for 5 with his first home run and 2B Nick Solak (.250) went 1 for 4 with his first homer. C Henry Davis (.286) went 2 for 4 with two doubles, two runs scored and an...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 11, 2025
High schools Baseball Friday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 7, Butler 4 Section 2 Hempfield 2, Mt. Lebanon 0 Norwin at Canon-McMillan, ppd. Class 5A Section 4 Thomas Jefferson at Connellsville, ppd. Class 4A Section 3 Derry at Indiana, ppd. Class 3A Section 1 Riverside 8, Mohawk 0...
High school roundup for April 11, 2025: North Allegheny baseball completes sweep of Butler
Grant Husky went 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs as North Allegheny defeated Butler, 7-4, to sweep a three-game series in Section 1-6A baseball. Christian Simons doubled and Jackson Walsh picked up the win for the Tigers (5-2, 3-0). Preston Richter doubled and drove in a run...
Penn State expects competition at right tackle in 2025
STATE COLLEGE — It wasn’t many years ago that Penn State’s offensive line was widely regarded as a weak link. The Nittany Lions carried an abysmal rushing attack before the arrival of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen and constantly looked for answers up front. These days, those answers are easy...
Police investigating woman’s homicide in Rostraver
Westmoreland County detectives and Rostraver police are investigating what is now being called a homicide. County Coroner Tim Carson said the body of Jennah Marie Seibert of Rostraver was discovered inside a home in the 400 block of Lenity School Road in the township shortly after noon Friday. Police secured...
Candy tycoon biopic ‘Hershey’ to film in Pittsburgh
Something sweet is brewing in Pittsburgh over the next few months. The movie “Hershey,” which tells the story of chocolate magnate Milton Hershey and his wife, will film across Pennsylvania, including in Pittsburgh. Variety reported that the movie will star Finn Witrock (“All My Children,” “American Horror Story”) and Alexandria...
Emails between Pa. lawmakers, lobbyists will remain hidden from public after court ruling
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Emails and other communications between Pennsylvania lawmakers and the lobbyists who try to influence them will remain hidden from the public, an appellate...
Sen. Dave McCormick joins Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in calling for term limits for members of Congress
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick has joined forces with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in calling for changes to the Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress — a concept that continues to be an off-and-on debate on Capitol Hill. McCormick’s resolution, introduced Thursday, proposes capping term limits...
Hunting clubs ask Pa. Supreme Court to ban warrantless searches by game officials
In the summer of 2013, a state wildlife officer confronted a member of the Pitch Pine Hunting Club, accusing him of feeding bears outside a house on the club’s property. Wildlife Officer Mark Gritzer told club member Jon Mikesell that he had been watching Mikesell and his guests for several...
Letter to the editor: Speak up about air pollution
Regarding the article “Damage reported at U.S. Steel facility in Braddock, followed by an increase in air pollution” (Feb. 25, TribLive): Merely two days after a hole opened up in a heavy industrial factory, we saw a violation of normal pollutant levels in areas surrounding the factory. Immediately, officials came...
European countries vow to send billions in military support to Ukraine as Russian and U.S. envoys meet
BRUSSELS — European countries vowed Friday to sends billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia’s invasion, as a U.S. envoy pursued peace efforts in a trip to Russia amid growing questions about the Kremlin’s willingness to stop the more than three-year war. After chairing a...
Holy week services and other events at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. The third annual 3 vs. 3...
Letter to the editor: Wian right pick for register of wills
Much has been said about Sen. Kim Ward and Gov. Josh Shapiro regarding the appointment of Jon Wian as Westmoreland County’s register of wills. However, the real political maneuvering began with court-appointed conservator Jim Antoniono, whose handling of the office laid the groundwork for a partisan conflict. Antoniono had every...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: April 11
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Pittsburgh Playhouse’s ‘Legally Blonde’ musical is a sweet, pink confection onstage
A generation of women spent the early aughts watching the 2001 film “Legally Blonde” over and over again at sleepovers, quoting its lines in middle school hallways and selecting their own perfect pink ensembles, inspired by main character Elle Woods. While the 2007 Broadway adaptation of the movie — with...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 11-13
It’s a great weekend to love animals, music and the city we live in. Celebrate Pittsburgh — and yourself! — with these five events around town rocking all weekend long. 412 Day Block Party 412 Food Rescue will be celebrating 10 years of supporting the community on Saturday, 4/12. Included...
The Stroller, April 11, 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. Card party to benefit...
Laurels & lances: Cops & cop-outs
Laurel: To finding balance. Many police departments have struggled with filling open positions and retaining officers. At the same time, a number of officers have been stepping away from law enforcement in recent years. Part of the reason has been about pay, but another major factor has been burnout and...
Letter to the editor: We have silenced ourselves
On March 14, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the parent organization for Voice of America, was defunded. (Typically, late on a Friday night!) The next day, the Voice of America shut down. No longer is it broadcasting in 48 languages. What Stalin, Khrushchev, Putin, Ayatollah Khomeini, three leaders of...
Bucs farm report for April 11, 2025: Hunter Barco, 3 relievers throw 3-hit shutout for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 3-5) and Louisville (Reds) were rained out. The game will be made up Saturday. Next: Friday at Louisville (Reds), 7:15 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 2-4) saw four pitchers combine on a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 win over Akron (Guardians). LHP Hunter Barco (0.00) started and allowed two hits...
Upcoming offerings at Northern Tier Library
Plant sale to benefit library Preorders are being accepted through May 3 for Northern Tier Library’s annual Plant & Garden Sale. All proceeds benefit the library. Choose from hundreds of annuals, herbs, hanging baskets and planters. Pickup times will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 and 9...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 10, 2025
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny at Butler, ppd. North Hills 3, Central Catholic 1 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon at Hempfield, ppd. Norwin 4, Canon-McMillan 3 Class 5A Section 4 Thomas Jefferson at Connellsville, ppd. Class 4A Section 3 Indiana at Derry, ppd. Class 3A...
