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Point: Deception and destruction — Musk and DOGE’s real goal
Waste, fraud and abuse. These are the seemingly magic words the world’s richest man incants to justify the chainsaw he’s taking to our government in the form of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, as Elon Musk steps back to a part-time role, the question remains: Were these words...
Counterpoint: DOGE’s swift but not-so-terrible sword
Critics swing between accusing the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of overreach and declaring it a failure at cutting government. Here are some reality checks: DOGE-like efforts are not new. George H.W. Bush’s Council on Competitiveness was created to ease regulatory burdens. Led by Vice President Dan Quayle,...
Summer services, vacation bible school and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.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: High school grads, consider the trades
Listen up, graduating high school seniors: In today’s world, except for STEM disciplines, most college degrees are a huge waste of money and your time. A plumber, an electrician, an HVAC technician and other skilled tradesmen make darn good money and don’t carry a heavy debt load. They can have...
Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s ‘Waitress’ is a sweet treat for audiences
Creating a good musical is a lot like baking a pie. There are some crucial ingredients — a strong cast, plenty of great numbers, a little bit of humor (and maybe a hint of spice) and a lot of heart. Then, it all gets mixed together and put out under...
Letter to the editor: Gainey shows up, deserves vote
I’ll be voting for Ed Gainey in the primary because he showed up for Greenfield when Corey O’Connor, our city council person at the time, would not. Carnegie Mellon University wanted to privatize Junction Hollow, the park that links Oakland to Four Mile Run, in order to build the Mon...
Letter to the editor: O’Connor nearly killed paid sick leave
Corey O’Connor is claiming credit for Pittsburgh’s paid sick leave policy in TV ads and mailers in his campaign against Mayor Ed Gainey. But the truth is, he almost killed it. I know this because I was there in the negotiating rooms. As executive director of Pittsburgh United, I helped...
Editorial: No excuse for not letting Pittsburgh City Council, controller know about emergency coordinator’s absence
“That’s my bad.” Pittsburgh Emergency Management Coordinator Darryl Jones used those incredibly underwhelming words to explain not making it clear to City Council or Controller Rachael Heisler that he was leaving the state or who would be in charge while he was gone. That’s the apology you offer for not...
Letter to the editor: ICE’s treatment of students troubling
My heart sank when I saw a young female Tufts University student, on TV, being taken by several men in black with their faces covered. She was grabbed without warning and with no knowledge of the reason. It looked as if she was being kidnapped. As we learned, the student...
The Stroller, May 10, 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. Civil War photos wanted...
Letter to the editor: Letters from left not based in reality
Occasionally an anti-Trump letter to the Trib is insightful and interesting. Usually, however, they read like wild, dissociative ramblings. A couple of recent letters exemplify my point. “Economic hardship ahead” (April 26, TribLive) warns of impending doom we can expect from Donald Trump’s presidency. In it, the writer wails of...
Pirates farm report for May 9, 2025: Konnor Griffin goes 4 for 4 with 6th homer for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 19-16) put together a three-run rally in the sixth inning and beat Columbus (Guardians), 3-2. RF Nick Solak (.380) went 3 for 4 with a run scored. DH DJ Stewart (.119) went 2 for 3 with a double, a walk and an RBI. 3B Eli Wilson (.385) went...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 9, 2025
High schools Baseball Friday’s results Nonsection Beth-Center 16, Sewickley Academy 9 Eden Christian 14, Burgettstown 1 Elizabeth Forward 6, Trinity 3 Fox Chapel 6, Shady Side Academy 1 Frazier 7, Ringgold 2 Greensburg Central Catholic 13, Riverview 7 Indiana 7, Hollidaysburg 3 Mapletown 6, Monessen 2 Moon 12, Central Valley...
High school roundup for May 9, 2025: Neshannock tops Elizabeth Forward in clash of No. 1 softball seeds
Gabby Quinn doubled twice and drove in a run and winning pitcher Addy Frye singled and doubled to lead Neshannock to an 8-5 victory over Elizabeth Forward in a matchup of top seeds in the WPIAL playoffs Friday evening. Miley Anderson doubled and drove in a pair of runs for...
Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive downsizing of federal agencies
SAN FRANCISCO — The Republican administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday. Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco issued the emergency order in a lawsuit filed by labor unions and cities last week, one of multiple legal challenges to Republican...
Police charge 6 in Pens, Pirates ticket scam conspiracy targeting charity for kids
The tickets to Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games and other events were supposed to go to disadvantaged or at-risk kids as an act of charity. Instead, according to a grand jury investigation, they were intercepted by unscrupulous people who exploited a nonprofit trying to help underprivileged children. Pennsylvania State Police...
Wisconsin father charged in school shooting is latest parent accused in gun violence
A Wisconsin man charged with crimes for a school shooting committed by his daughter is the latest U.S. parent taken to court for violence caused by a child. Prosecutors have extended responsibility beyond shooters if they believe there is evidence a parent contributed to the violence. Jeffrey Rupnow is charged...
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is an epic spectacle of colorful dance
A trip to the Emerald City is the perfect end for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s season, and they’re doing it in style. The Pittsburgh premiere of Septime Webre’s “The Wizard of Oz” is an epic, surprisingly cinematic showcase of beautiful dance, jaw-dropping costumes and cleverly conceived sets. The story may be...
Stuart Fisk: Medical professionals respond to call for higher dose naloxone
While well-intentioned, Scott L. Bohn’s op-ed “Equipping first responders for the age of synthetic opioids” (April 28, TribLive) calling for expanded use of high dose and long-lasting opioid overdose reversal agents misstates the need for these products and ignores current research and best practices for reversing opioid overdoses. The consensus...
Matt Shorraw: Medicaid, CHIP, environmental justice must be legislative priorities
As budget negotiations continue in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania lawmakers are faced with a defining decision: Will they protect the health and dignity of millions, or allow devastating federal cuts to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to take hold? This choice isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet —...
Greg Fulton: Remembering the Steelers’ ‘Tuskegee Airmen in cleats’
It’s 50 years ago when the Steelers had a string of years, 1975 to 1980, where most experts would say they had the best defense in the NFL, and some might assert the best in the game’s history. This defense, known as the Steel Curtain, was a major reason the...
Pa. AG sues Pittsburgh interior designer for bilking customers out of nearly $200K
The Pennsylvania attorney general is suing a Pittsburgh interior designer for nearly $200,000, alleging that she and her company failed to follow through on jobs they promised and were paid for up front. Lauren Piasecki, 44, of Morningside, has already been charged with multiple counts of theft, home improvement fraud,...
Law enforcement memorial to be unveiled at annual recognition of fallen officers
A permanent Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will be unveiled Thursday in Greensburg as part of an annual service remembering officers killed in the line of duty. The event will be held at noon, weather permitting, in the courtyard of the Westmoreland County Courthouse. The permanent memorial is affixed to the...
Robert F. Powelson: Pittsburgh’s water woes — why slamming the door on private solutions is a bad idea
Pittsburgh, you have a problem. A water problem. And City Council is flirting with a permanent decision that could make it a whole lot worse by asking voters to ban any future partnerships with regulated, private water companies. This referendum is shortsighted and ignores the reality of the city’s crumbling...
Photos: AC/DC rocks through set at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh
AC/DC, making their first Pittsburgh appearance in more than 16 years, played a career-spanning show on their Power Up tour for a nearly full house at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night. Over the course of 21 songs, from the rollicking, classic tunes of their heyday in the 1970s to a...
