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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 28-30
It’s an artsy, tasty, dance-y, rocking weekend in Pittsburgh and with so many unmissable events, there’s no way you’ll run out of things to do. Get dressed up, grab some friends and enjoy! ‘Madama Butterfly’ Pittsburgh Opera will mount this groundbreaking new production of a Puccini classic this weekend (and...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: March 28
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: Demonizing Musk
The radical left (new Democratic Party) has put their insanity on full display for all to see with their attacks on Tesla dealerships, charging stations and Tesla vehicles. Their outrage at Elon Musk for supporting President Trump and lending his technical expertise to the administration in an effort to eliminate...
Western Pa. car dealers preparing for bumpy ride when tariffs kick in
Barry Freger, co-owner of Jeannette used car dealer Pinnacle Auto Sales, is scooping up as many late-model, low-mileage vehicles as possible. With a 25% U.S. tariff on auto imports set to begin April 3, Freger hopes to be ready when sticker shock, or a lack of available new models, sends...
The Stroller, March 28, 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. Cabin Fever Reliever Raffle...
Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that preys on the sick and old is continuing to spread in hospitals and senior care facilities across the country, killing more than 1 in 3 infected. Candida auris, a type of yeast that can cause life-threatening illness, was first identified in the U.S. in 2016...
Laurels & lances: Nostalgia, rules & Pirates
Laurel: To a taste of the past. If picking up a pound of chipped chopped ham at the grocery store deli doesn’t quite scratch the itch of those childhood trips to your favorite deli combined with an ice cream parlor, something is promising to fill that need. Jim Conroy, co-owner...
Letter to the editor: Fauci deserves thanks, not demonization
The writer of the letter “No one elected Fauci, either” (March 12, TribLive) seems to contradict herself. She acknowledges (correctly) that Dr. Anthony Fauci “knew better than anyone else.” She also acknowledges correctly that over a million Americans died. But then she complains about the restrictions Fauci recommended, many of...
Burrell’s Isaac Lacinski added to WPIAL team at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
Burrell’s Isaac Lacinski was added to the WPIAL All-Star Team for the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Saturday at Peters Township. When two-time state champ Asher Cunningham of State College, a Penn State recruit, pulled out of the event, there was an opening at 172 pounds on Team Pennsylvania, which will...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 27, 2025
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 4A Section 2 Belle Vernon 12, Uniontown 0 Class 2A Section 1 Burgettstown 8, Chartiers-Houston 4 Class A Section 2 Aquinas Academy 12, Summit Academy 2 Section 3 Eden Christian 13, Clairton 1 Ripken Experience At Myrtle Beach, S.C. Metrolina Christian Academy 12, West...
High school roundup for March 27, 2025: Julia Varhola throws perfect game for Hempfield’s 2nd straight no-hitter
Julia Varhola threw a five-inning perfect game, striking out 12, and went 2 for 3 at the plate with two RBIs to lead Hempfield to a 13-0 victory over Uniontown (2-2) in nonsection softball Thursday. It was the second no-hitter in as many days for the Spartans (6-0). Riley Miller...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 28-30
Indoors and outdoors, music and art, fun and fresh air and even more are planned for this weekend in Westmoreland County. What’s on your agenda? Here are some events to consider. March for Parks As the weather warms, the beautiful Westmoreland County parks will become more busy, with plenty to...
Top Florida lawmaker has ‘personal concerns’ about a push to loosen child labor laws
TALLAHASSEE — Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez says he has “personal concerns” about a proposal that would loosen the state’s child labor laws and allow many teenagers to work overnight jobs on school days without a meal break. The proposal — which is moving in the Florida Senate but has...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby averages point per game for NHL record 20th consecutive seasonVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby recorded his 80th point of the season when he scored a goal 11:11 into the first period of a game against the Buffalo Sabes on Thursday night. The point ensured he will finish the season with an average of at least one point per game...
Cardiologist loses federal suit alleging discrimination by Pitt, UPMC
A University of Pittsburgh cardiologist who sued his employers for discrimination and retaliation after he published a journal article on affirmative action has lost his case. The lawsuit, filed by Dr. Norman Wang against the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, three physicians and a physicians’ group, was closed Wednesday by U.S....
Floral designers complement art displays for annual Art in Bloom at Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Art in Bloom, an exhibit that combines the artwork in the galleries at Westmoreland Museum of American Art with creations from local florists, will be on display through Sunday at the museum in Greensburg. Admission is free for members and $10 for nonmembers through Saturday and free for all on...
Betsy Sinclair: Avoiding your neighbor because of how they voted? Democracy needs you to talk to them instead.
Are you angry about politics right now? Seething? You’re not alone. According to the Mood of the Nation Poll by researchers at Penn State, 9 in 10 Americans can name a recent news event or something about American politics that made them angry. Political scientists Steven Webster, Elizabeth Connors and...
‘It’s really all of it’: Penn State QB Drew Allar can improve in all areas this spring
What is James Franklin’s checklist for his veteran quarterback this spring? Drew Allar, entering his fourth season at Penn State and his third as the starter, is coming off a season in which he threw for 3,327 yards and 24 touchdowns against only eight interceptions. Allar threw for 391 yards...
Peter Morici: A recession could leave Americans humming ‘Oh, Canada’
President Trump’s convincing victory and mandate ignited optimism for more stock market gains, continued economic growth, and higher inflation. A leaner government, less regulation and lower taxes, combined with U.S. leadership in semiconductors and software for artificial intelligence, were expected to spark more innovation and investment. From Nov. 5 to...
Gallery: Photos from March 27, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, March 27, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Steelers have Rudolph, don’t need Rodgers
Very few teams reach the Super Bowl by hoping an older “has been” player might have one more spark left. Most teams rely on putting in the work and developing some continuity. If the Steelers sign a clearly washed-up, well-past-his-prime Aaron Rodgers, I’ll be through, finished, finito, done with a...
In brief: Fish fry, cleanup day and more in Fox Chapel area
SAVES Fish Fry The Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services will be having its annual fish fry on Good Friday, April 18 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. at a new location this year — Camp Guyausta, 300 23rd St. in Sharpsburg. Eat-in, take-out or delivery is available. Menu items include fish...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s treatment of veterans
For all you veterans who proudly wore T-shirts stating “Veterans for Trump,” the Trump regime now has plans to cut 80,000 jobs from the Department of Veterans Affairs, 25% of whom are veterans. As part of his pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine, President Trump suspended access to satellite imagery...
Editorial: Is swing state Pennsylvania swinging even more in some areas?
Just when you think Pennsylvania has decided to zig, it zags. The November election proved the state’s reputation as swingy as a circus trapeze. Keystone State voters have blown with the political winds, siding with Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump again and Barack Obama in the last five presidential elections....
The Stroller, March 27, 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. Donations welcome for Easter...
