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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 4-6
With rain in the forecast, it may be tempting to stay inside and scroll on your phone all weekend. But why do that when there are heaps of (indoor) events to enjoy instead? Here’s a few ideas. Steel City Con If you’re a big pop culture fan, there’s nowhere better...
‘Unfinished business’: Penn State DT Zane Durant motivated for senior season
STATE COLLEGE — James Franklin was abundantly clear last season when talking about Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant. He felt Durant had been one of the nation’s most underrated defenders, causing havoc and disruption on the interior more than he was credited for. Durant came away with just three...
Letter to the editor: Hoping for a return to tradition with new Idlewild owners
So glad to hear another company is taking over Idlewild & SoakZone, along with Kennywood and Sandcastle. Hopefully, the new owners will restore the beauty and traditions Idlewild once valued before it was sold to Palace Entertainment. Joanne Thornburg North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s golf costing taxpayers millions
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk in February said they had already saved taxpayers $55.6 billion. According to NPR, the amount was closer to $6.5 billion. “Taxpayers” paid more than $26 million for Trump’s golf outings this year; he has traveled to his own golf resorts, Trump International Golf Club...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: April 4
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Will Ferrell makes stop at Pittsburgh’s Alla Famiglia
Actor Will Ferrell tasted some of Pittsburgh’s Italian heritage this week when he visited Alla Famiglia restaurant. Restaurant officials said Ferrell visited the Allentown restaurant Tuesday and posed for a photo afterward. “We were honored to host Will Ferrell for an unforgettable meal,” owner Jonathan Vlasic said in a statement....
The Stroller, April 4, 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. Lower Valley Food Bank...
Boom time: Trout opener boosts economy, outdoor fun
Isaac Versaw calls trout season the “money months.” The 19-year-old works at Allegheny Angler in Tarentum, a one-stop shop for licenses, bait, tackle, rods and reels of all kinds. He said the shop, which is next to the Tarentum Bridge about a block from the Allegheny River, attracts a special...
Laurels & lances: Town halls & ballot rules
Laurel: To being canceled. The idea of cancel culture gets a lot of criticism, as it should. There should be less shutting down of ideas and more frank discussion of problems and solutions. But when events get canceled, that’s a little different. Last week, an event featuring both U.S. Sens....
Letter to the editor: Our communities need libraries
As a former public librarian and current school librarian, I am in a position to tell you about the impact libraries have on communities. At the Carnegie Library, the staff and I helped elders learn how to use computers for the first time, taught them how to sign up for...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 4-6
The weather may be unpredictable this time of year, but every weekend is a good opportunity to get out into the community, make new friends and have some fun. Volunteer fair Looking for a way to give back this spring? This is a great opportunity for neighbors of all ages...
Pirates farm report for April 3, 2025: Bubba Chandler’s scoreless outing boosts Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 1-3) split a doubleheader with Iowa (Cubs). In the first game, a 7-6 Indianapolis win, C Henry Davis (.100) scored the winning run on a one-out grounder to third by PH Malcom Nunez (.182) in the bottom of the eighth. RHP Ryder Ryan pitched a scoreless top of...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 3, 2025
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 4, North Hills 3 Seneca Valley 3, Central Catholic 1 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 17, Woodland Hills 1 Canon-McMillan 17, Woodland Hills 0 Class 4A Section 3 Derry at Valley, ppd. Class 3A Section 1 Riverside at Ellwood City, ppd. Section...
High school roundup for April 3, 2025: Quaker Valley slams rival Sewickley Academy
Winning pitcher Nolan Wagoner singled, doubled twice and drove in four runs and Todd Kagle hit a grand slam to lead Quaker Valley to a 13-2 win over rival Sewickley Academy in nonsection baseball Thursday. Ryan Finamore and Oscar Roig each went 3 for 3 with a double for the...
Christine Flowers: That prison video in El Salvador was a bit much
This might appear to be a frivolous observation, given other issues that have hit the headlines over the past few days, but I have a big problem with the secretary of Homeland Security’s wardrobe. Normally, I don’t pay all that much attention to the sartorial style of women in the...
Mt. Washington man pleads guilty in West End Bridge crash that killed cousin
A Mt. Washington man whose cousin was killed when she was thrown from his car in a drunk-driving crash pleaded guilty Wednesday in her death. Russell Page, 29, will spend 11 1/2 to 23 months in jail. Page was charged in the March 2, 2024, crash near the West End...
Records reveal Shapiro admin stopped tracking why older adults die during abuse, neglect investigations
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 — The Shapiro administration last year stopped collecting information on why older adults in Pennsylvania die during open abuse and neglect investigations, and no...
Woman gets prison for killing drinking companion in Pittsburgh apartment
A woman who shot a man to death after they drank together in a Pittsburgh apartment will serve at least 5 1/2 years in state prison. Toddia Smiley, 28, of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty in December to voluntary manslaughter for shooting Damien Jackson, 29, of Homestead on Sept. 1, 2022. She...
Why Penn State legend Trace McSorley is destined for coaching success
Trace McSorley did a little bit of everything on Tuesday night. The Penn State legend gave footwork advice to the backup quarterbacks. He acted as a defender during walkthroughs. He even wore a padded fist, swatting at running backs during ball security drills. McSorley, a Big Ten champion and program...
In brief: Quaker Valley lease approved, garden show and more in Sewickley area
QV approves lease for admin building Quaker Valley School District officials approved a new lease agreement to keep its administrative offices in the Leetsdale Industrial Park for the next six years. The existing five-year lease was set to expire June 30. The new five-year agreement with a one-year renewal option...
Meghan Amayo: Multilingual learners deserve a place in schools within their communities
I met Miguel* one summer when his mom, who was enrolled in an English as a second language (ESL) class with my sister-in-law, attended our family’s Memorial Day picnic. He easily blended in with the rest of the preteens kicking around a soccer ball and talking about all things pop...
Political banners target U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, his wife at Braddock’s Free Store
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman condemned people who he said “defaced” Braddock’s Free Store sometime Wednesday night. So did several Jewish organizations in a joint statement Thursday that called the incident “inappropriate and counterproductive.” In a post on the social media platform X, Fetterman shared a photo of a banner hanging...
Orli Trumbull: The Pittsburgh Promise is ending. What’s next?
In ninth grade, I started high school at the Pittsburgh Barack Obama Academy of International Studies. I wanted to experience the diverse community that the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) magnet program offers. At Obama, I have been exposed to new experiences: participating in sports with limited funding, opportunities to lead...
Gallery: Photos from April 3, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, April 3, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Respect history and don’t use Nazi symbol
I have seen protests saying President Trump and Elon Musk are Nazis. The swastika, the symbol of the Nazis, is on the signs they hold and place in their front yards. This is emotional for me because I don’t think they have any idea of history. My father-in-law endured 18...
