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Letter to the editor: Republican women guided truth and common sense
Way back in the ’70s, Morris Albert had a hit song titled “Feelings.” It’s the background music that plays in my brain as I read some of the letters to the editor. I play a little game called Name the Gender of the Writer Without Looking. And I’ve become quite...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 28, 2025
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Hills 7, North Allegheny 3 Seneca Valley 7, Butler 1 Section 2 Norwin 5, Mt. Lebanon 1 Hempfield 15, Woodland Hills 0 Class 5A Section 1 Latrobe 9, Armstrong 4 Penn-Trafford 11, Kiski Area 4 Plum 12, Franklin Regional 5...
High school roundup for April 28, 2025: Baldwin drops Montour in battle of playoff teams
Matt Nowicki had two hits and three RBIs to lead Baldwin to a 7-2 victory over Montour in a matchup of playoff teams in Section 4-5A baseball Monday. Ethan Hebling doubled and drove in a run and Hudson McKain had two hits and two RBIs for the Highlanders (8-5, 7-2)....
Prosecutors bite back over motion seeking to dismiss Luigi Mangione’s Pa. charges
Prosecutors are telling a judge not to bother dropping some of the charges related to a Pennsylvania state case against Luigi Mangione. Mangione, 26, is accused of killing UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel last December. The filing, submitted by the Blair County District Attorney’s Office,...
Trump targets sanctuary cities, states with executive order
The Trump administration escalated its showdown with Democratic-led states and cities over immigration enforcement on Monday, announcing that the president will sign executive orders that will “unleash America’s law enforcement to pursue criminals” and direct federal agencies to publish a list of “sanctuary cities” that do not cooperate with immigration...
Trump China tariffs set to unleash supply shock on U.S. economy
President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit much closer to home. Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted, perhaps by as much as...
Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex Braves slugger Chipper JonesVideo
TALLADEGA, Ala. — If there’s beef between teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano — and none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is convinced there is — then Team Penske has some work to do to smooth things over. At the end of the second stage...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
PSO musicians to perform at library Northland Public Library is hosting musicians from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra from 1 to 2 p.m. May 17. The performance for all ages is part of the Musicians of the PSO Day of Music which strives to bring music into communities throughout the Pittsburgh...
Pittsburgh Playwrights to produce 3-play tribute to August Wilson
This summer, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate the late legendary Pittsburgh-born playwright August Wilson. With their August Wilson’s American Century Cycle Experience, Pittsburgh Playwrights will produce three of the works from Wilson’s “Century Cycle” — “Fences,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “Two...
Leon Ford: Pittsburgh’s political divide shouldn’t break our bonds — a call for collaborative leadership
As Pittsburgh’s mayoral race heats up, a growing divide is surfacing — not just between candidates, but between neighbors, friends and even longtime community collaborators. We’re witnessing respected leaders fall out, meaningful partnerships dissolve and years of trust unravel over political affiliation. This isn’t new. We’ve seen it before —...
Scott L. Bohn: Equipping first responders for the age of synthetic opioids
When I started my career in law enforcement, I took an oath to serve and protect my community. Now I see that oath being lived by my fellow law enforcement colleagues throughout Pennsylvania. Members of the Pennsylvana Chiefs of Police Association represent every type of community throughout the commonwealth —...
Gallery: Photos from April 28, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, April 28, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
‘May the 4th’ art show at Sharpsburg’s Ketchup City Creative inspired by ‘Star Wars’
More than a dozen artists will celebrate their love of the “Star Wars” series of films with an art show at Sharpsburg’s Ketchup City Creative. The show will run from May 1-4. “May the 4th is like our sacred holiday,” said Nanci Goldberg, owner of Ketchup City Creative. “The date...
City Theatre’s ‘King James’ is a slam-dunk season finale
Finally, theater for sports fans. City Theatre is wrapping up their 50th anniversary season with this gripping two-man play that explores the unique loyalty of hometown sports fans — and the loyalty of friendships that spring from that fanaticism. “King James” has a structure reminiscent of a platonic version of...
Club Cafe to reopen in Pittsburgh under new management
Last September, Opus One Productions — the previous owners of South Side listening room Club Cafe — announced the impending closure of the quarter-century-old venue, to the surprise and disappointment of local musicians and music fans. Club Cafe closed its doors at the end of 2024. On Monday, music management...
Letter to the editor: In praise of columnist’s fair look at prisons
Thank you, Lori Falce, for an informative and balanced column on prisons, the Constitution and choices we, as the citizenry, allow our country to make (“Prisons, private prisons and foreign prisons,” April 18, TribLive). How refreshing; just information, no digs at anyone, no name calling! Vickie Oles Ligonier...
Several South Hills races uncontested
A number of municipal and school board races in the South Hills are uncontested for the May 20 primary election, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. Baldwin Borough The mayoral race in Baldwin Borough only has current Mayor David Depretis, a Democrat, on the ballot....
In brief: Broad Street planting, free mental health education, more in the Sewickley area
Meetings set • Aleppo commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. May 19 in the township building, 100 North Drive. • Edgeworth Council will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 in the borough building, 301 Beaver Road. • Glen Osborne Council will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 in Osborne Elementary...
Letter to the editor: Pecarchik is most qualified to be register of wills
I am voting for Katie Pecarchik for register of wills in the May primary. She is the person most qualified for this position, with 21 years experience. She gracefully returned from retirement and changed her party to Republican after the county commissioners asked her to clean up Sherry Hamilton’s disaster;...
In brief: Gardenfest, Chalk the Wall and more happening in Fox Chapel area
Student orchestra to perform Disney concert at library The Cooper-Siegel Community Library is hosting the Fox Chapel Area High School orchestra for a Disney Pop-Up Concert from 11 a.m. to noon May 10 at the library, 403 Fox Chapel Road. The concert is suitable for all ages, and children are...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of April 28, 2025
Annual Oakmont plant sale slated The Oakmont Garden Club is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale. The group will be set up in the Hoffstot’s parking lot on Allegheny Avenue in Oakmont from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 10. The sale will include flats of flowers and vegetables...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of April 28, 2025
Bellevue Adi Balint sold property at 565 Highland Place to Sean Lardo for $360,000. 37 N Bryant Associates LLC sold property at 37 N Bryant Ave. to SP 37 N Bryant LLC for $615,000. Bradford Woods Kimberlee Rhule sold property at 241 Bradford Road to Larry Glenn and Catherine Kerr...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 28, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Ashley Morcheid sold property at 120 Shadeland Ave. to Sam Pascal II for $59,250. Churchill Carrington Mtg Services LLC sold property at 1648 Jamestown Pl to Meir Atais for $200,000. Edgewood Mary Patricia Conway sold property at 858 E Hutchinson Ave. to Hilarie Alberico for $362,500. Maureen...
Letter to the editor: Political song and dance
Ever notice how politics makes people break out in song? Maybe that only happens in Broadway musicals. Anyway, no other American presidency has made me feel as tuneful as now. I have a song in my heart, and I want in the worst way to belt it out. It’s called...
Editorial: The Webb Telescope is making incredible discoveries. It may go dark
Even in the depths of space, there’s no escape from politics. The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is parked 1 million miles away. In the nearly three years since it became operational, “Webb,” as it’s called, has made some incredible findings. Webb uses infrared scanning to show how stars...
