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Letter to the editor: Get rid of the incumbents not paying attention to voters’ needs
In the article “Where did all the Democrats go? In suburban Pittsburgh counties, they’re harder to find in elected office” (May 4, TribLive), Westmoreland County Republican Committee Chairman Bill Bretz suggested the Democratic Party lost favor with Westmoreland County voters due to a lack of attention to their basic needs....
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass blow the house down at the Byham
At 90 years old, Herb Alpert is still going strong. “My sister is 98 years old,” he said to the applause of the sold-out crowd at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh at Monday night’s show. “She said, ‘Why are the world are you doing this?’ I’ll tell you the...
Letter to the editor: Tim Carson should remain as coroner
I had the honor to serve alongside Tim Carson while serving as chief of staff for Westmoreland County Commissioner Doug Chew. Because of my position, I had a frequent exposure to the work he and his department did for the county. From a professional evaluation, I can assure you Carson’s...
Editorial: Divided legislature means pointless bills
The great frustration of a divided legislature is how it works so hard to stay in exactly the same place. Having a governor of a different party than the lawmakers is a challenge, but it still allows both sides to do their jobs. Legislators pass a law or decide on...
Letter to the editor: Tariffs will make us less rich, less respected
Picture a White House press conference. A conservative journalist mentions a rumor that Amazon might display tariff surcharges online. Before tariff evangelist Scott Bessent has a chance to speak, the press secretary lunges in front of him. She launches into a breathless rant about Joe Biden and Amazon’s disloyalty, complete...
The Stroller, May 13, 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. 3-on-3 basketball tournament set...
Letter to the editor: Pet care assistance available
As a volunteer with Humane Action Pennsylvania (HAP) and a proud guardian of two cats, I have seen firsthand the importance of responsible pet guardianship. This means more than just providing food and shelter, it’s ensuring proper medical care, socialization and love. It includes spaying or neutering, routine vet visits...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 12, 2025
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals May 19 schedule Times, sites TBA Hempfield (8-12) vs. North Allegheny (14-6); Butler (11-8) vs. Norwin (12-8); North Hills (7-12) vs. Canon-McMillan (14-6); Mt. Lebanon (8-12) vs Seneca Valley (14-6) Class 5A First round Wednesday’s schedule Trinity (10-9) vs. Pine-Richland (17-3) at...
High school roundup for May 12, 2025: North Hills rallies past Baldwin in Class 5A 1st-round thriller
Natalie Anzaldi hit the go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning to lead No. 4 North Hills to a 4-3 victory over No. 13 Baldwin in a first-round WPIAL Class 5A softball game Monday at North Allegheny. Anzaldi finished 2 for 3 with three RBIs and Emma Culver singled, doubled...
Pa. lawmaker ignites budget talk, backlash with flamethrower videoVideo
Pennsylvania’s always-contentious budget season is heating up. In one instance, quite literally. Sen. Dawn Keefer, R-York County, got blowback from Democrats over the weekend after posting a video in which she torches Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal with a flame thrower. Keefer, one the legislature’s more hardline conservatives, posted the...
Ex-Rams star Aaron Donald granted restraining order against woman who claims she’s his wife
LOS ANGELES — Retired Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald has been granted a five-year restraining order against a woman he alleges has stalked him, threatened his son’s life and claimed to be his wife. The restraining order against Janelle Anwar was issued during a Los Angeles County Superior Court hearing...
Penn State lands highly touted 4-star WR Davion Brown
Penn State — and wide receivers coach Marques Hagans — got some massive news Monday night. Class of 2026 four-star wide receiver Davion Brown committed to the Nittany Lions, he announced on a social media post. From Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond, Va., Brown is the nation’s 29th-best receiver and...
DA blames South Side slaying on sloppy housekeeping
The prosecution says a jury should find Destiny Jenkins guilty of homicide because her sloppy housekeeping habits set in motion the events that led to Eddie Kimber’s death. But Jenkins’ lawyer said his client didn’t pull the trigger and should be acquitted regardless of what led up to the fatal...
Republican group cozies up to John Fetterman in new ad as his relationship with Democrats becomes more strained
PHILADELPHIA — A conservative super PAC is urging Sen. John Fetterman to support President Donald Trump’s tax cut plan in a new ad wooing the Pennsylvania Democrat as his relationship with his own party has become increasingly strained. In the spot called “Stand out,” running on cable and digital platforms,...
Ed Beck: Independent vets locked out of Pa. primaries
Consider this situation. A Pennsylvanian devotes over three decades to military service, most of it in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Along the way, he earns multiple degrees and becomes a management consultant, a college professor and an entrepreneur. He’s played by the rules, served his country and contributed to...
Jeff Kupfer: Hydrogen future begins in Western Pa. — if we seize it
Western Pennsylvania helped build America’s energy backbone. Now, we stand at the edge of another turning point – one where the region can once again lead, this time by investing in clean hydrogen technologies that power the future and support our workers, manufacturers, or communities. Let’s be clear: This isn’t...
22 candidates vie for 8 open seats on Allegheny County Common Pleas Court
Eight seats are up for election on the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court bench in this month’s primary. Twenty-two candidates will be on the ballot for the 10-year seat. Under state statute, the court is allotted 43 judges. They sit in four divisions, including civil, criminal, orphans’ and family. The...
Cinema in the Parks schedule released
Pittsburgh CitiParks Cinema in the Park series is returning this summer. Moviegoers can bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening of cinema under the stars in various neighborhoods from June through early August. All movies are free and begin showing at dusk. The 2025 movie season will showcase...
A.J. Bauer: NPR and PBS aren’t threats. They’re treasures.
When President Donald Trump signed an executive order cutting federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, he was right about one thing: We do live in a moment of media abundance. But his market-based notion of abundance fundamentally misunderstands the purpose of public broadcasting, which is...
Gallery: Photos from May 12, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, May 12, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Harvard should lose tax-exempt status
Quincy Reese omits an important U.S. Supreme Court case in the article “If Harvard loses its tax-exempt status, Western Pa. universities, nonprofits could be in trouble” (May 3, TribLive). In the case Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard, the U.S Supreme Court ruled that Harvard had discriminated against Asian applicants...
Letter to the editor: Carson has earned reelection
I want to take a moment to recognize our coroner, Tim Carson, for the incredible work he’s doing in our community — because it truly goes far beyond what most expect from that role. Tim has shown exceptional compassion and community leadership through initiatives like Operation Dignity, which honored 15...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of May 12, 2025
Victorian May Day celebration on tap The Kerr Memorial Museum will host a Victorian May Day celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. May 18 to teach people about traditions of the Victorian Era. Participants can make a floral crown, tour the Victorian garden and watch junior docents perform a Maypole...
Letter to the editor: Lingg deserves reelection
I am writing in support of Jamie Lingg, who is running for reelection to Murrysville Council. Lingg is currently the only woman on council and, notably, the only female candidate running this year who was not endorsed by the local committee despite having a nearly identical voting record to a...
Editorial: Pope Leo XIV is symbol of hope in a world of suffering
Our world needs symbols of hope, compassion and something greater than the struggles of this life. For that reason, we believe so many people, not just Roman Catholics, pay great attention to the selection of a new pope, in the belief that faith, even a faith they may not share,...
