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Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Fox Chapel Michael Goodworth sold property at 240 Old Mill Road to George Miles and Meredith Borst Dieffenbach for $1,870,000. Indiana Frank Palermo Jr. sold property at Park Pl to Dubrovsky Dubrovsky trustee and Janet Yee Kwol trustee for $245,500. Twin Oaks Development LLC sold property at 3330 Waterford Drive...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Edgewood Troy Colondrea sold property at 100 Race St. to Hannah Daugherty for $430,000. Forest Hills Lewisbrothers 0412 LLC sold property at 344 Woodside Road to Samuel and Marion Passalinqua for $320,000. Monroeville Albert Petrush sold property at 609 Beatty Road to Hugo Gasca for $20,300. Maxanna Properties...
Letter to the editor: Fiscal accountability for cyber charter schools
Regarding Timothy Eller’s letter “Never enough cyber savings” (March 12, TribLive): According to the Pennsylvania auditor general, during a three-year period, Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) has spent over $196 million to purchase and renovate 21-plus buildings across the state. CCA has confirmed that it has set aside between $452 million and $610 million...
Correction
The Shell plant is on the Ohio River. The letter “Shell plant continues to pollute” (April 5, TribLive) listed an incorrect location....
Editorial: Jail notification shouldn’t be optional
When you fill out a form to do anything, there is certain information you expect to provide. Name. Address. Phone number or email. Those are the ways you are identified, how your residency is established and how you can be contacted. Then there is a next of kin or emergency...
Pirates farm report for April 11, 2026: Wyatt Sanford homers in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 3-11) lost 8-5 to Louisville (Reds). 3B Davis Wendzel (.243) went 1 for 5 with his second homer. 1B Rafael Flores Jr. (.178) went 2 for 3 with two walks and an RBI. SS Alika Williams (.486) went 1 for 5 with a run scored and RBI....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 11, 2026
High schools Baseball Saturday’s results Nonsection Albert Gallatin 4, Steel Valley 0 Mohawk 7, New Castle 5 Toronto (OH) 20, Carrick 0 Lacrosse Boys Saturday’s results North Allegheny 11, St. Edward (OH) 10 (OT) Girls Saturday’s results Nonsection Olentangy Liberty (OH) 7, Mars 6 Softball Saturday’s results Class 5A Section...
High school roundup for April 11, 2026: Sprinters lead Butler to boys team title at TSTCA meet at West Mifflin
Butler dominated the sprints and walked away with the boys team title at the TSTCA Outdoor Championships on Saturday at West Mifflin. Logan Ekas won the 100 and 200, Carter Ekas won the 400, and they teamed up to win the 400 relay for the Golden Tornado. Other Butler winners...
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Norwin’s Karlie Johnson and Belle Vernon’s Max Henson
Karlie Johnson School: Norwin Class: Senior Sport: Lacrosse Claim to fame: Johnson became Norwin’s all-time leading goal scorer with 160, surpassing Ava Wilson’s mark of 159 set in 2024. Johnson, a midfielder/attacker, had 17 goals and nine assists through four games for Norwin (3-0-1). Johnson plans to continue her playing...
Abby McCloskey: I love data, but K-12 standardized tests have lost the plot
Student test scores aren’t looking good, and schools aren’t being held accountable for poor results. That’s not even considering whether the right things are being tested. I learned this the hard way. My family is zoned for a high-performing public elementary school in Texas — one where students consistently score...
Gavin Mitsdarfer: Student teachers should be paid for their work
I knew from an early age that someday I would be a teacher. Throughout my childhood, teachers were always there for me, giving me the safe spaces I needed. When I faced bullying as a young high school student and the loss of my father after my first year of...
Letter to the editor: Government hypocrisy
Regarding the article “Pittsburgh looks to charge $5 an hour for on-street parking near NFL Draft” (April 1, TribLive): A City Council member proposes an increase for city parking and parking fines while the latest issue from the federal government is a call to rein in “out of control college...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: April 11, 2026
Armstrong County Senior Centers Apollo Tuesday: 10:30 a.m., “A Look at the Past 200 Years” with Apollo Historical Society. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesdays and Thursdays: bingo. The center...
Letter to the editor: Reschenthaler’s silence
Recent statements from President Donald J. Trump, including threats to target Iranian infrastructure and rhetoric suggesting “complete and total regime change,” are not just reckless; they raise serious legal and moral concerns. Intentionally targeting civilian infrastructure and openly contemplating regime change risk violating international law and endangering countless innocent lives....
Editorial: For some, staying home during NFL Draft isn’t an option
In preparation for the vast crowds expected to flood Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft, proactive steps are being taken. Businesses are allowing — or encouraging — employees to work from home. Pittsburgh Public Schools will have students attend remotely. Allegheny County courtrooms won’t close down, but they won’t be working...
The Stroller, April 11, 2026: 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. Mibsters shoot for national...
Letter to the editor: Invest in our youth, not data centers
Proponents of massive data centers often promise a digital frontier of high-tech growth, but a sober analysis reveals a different reality. These billion-dollar projects certainly provide a “blue-collar gold rush” during construction, creating a temporary surge in high-paying trade jobs. However, once the ribbon is cut, the “high-tech” job engine...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 10, 2026
High schools Baseball Friday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 8, Butler 1 Central Catholic 11, North Hills 0 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 8, Norwin 2 Mt. Lebanon 5, Hempfield 4 Class 2A Section 1 Chartiers-Houston 6, Burgettstown 3 Nonsection Allderdice 7, Shady Side Academy 5 Armstrong 3, Gateway 0...
Pirates farm report for April 10, 2026: Seth Hernandez Ks 7 in 4 no-hit innings for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 3-10) lost 8-2 to Louisville (Reds). RHP Antwone Kelly (12.27) started and recorded two outs, giving up five unearned runs on two hits, including a home run, and three walks. RHP Carson Fullmer (3.86) came on and pitched 3 ⅓ scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking...
High school roundup or April 10, 2026: North Allegheny softball rallies for walk-off win
Twila Goulding hit a walk-off RBI single to cap a four-run bottom of the seventh inning, lifting North Allegheny to a 7-6 victory over Canon-McMillan in Section 1-6A softball Friday. Brianna Mensch went 2 for 2 with a double and a home run and Erin Fadgen doubled and knocked in...
Storylines, questions as Penn State football spring workouts continue
The countdown to Blue-White continues. Penn State’s Blue-White practice is set for April 25 at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. That means Matt Campbell’s Nittany Lions are roughly halfway through spring drills. Here are a few PSU questions and storylines to keep an eye on leading up to...
Once part of Drive-In Capital of the World, this rural complex fights for survival
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blared across the massive screen at Riverside Drive-In on April 2 to mark opening night of the 2026 season at the Parks Township theater. But owners were quick to say, without recent community support, the screen would have remained dark. A GoFundMe organized by employee...
Westmoreland happenings: Symphony fundraiser, spaghetti dinners, job fair, more
Church News • Latrobe Community Ministries, 440 Main St., Latrobe, will host a free women’s conference, “FollowHERs of Christ,” at 6 p.m. May 2 at the church. There will be worship, teaching and fellowship. Reservations required. Reservations: rekindleministry.com. Fundraisers • Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays...
Penguins playoff tickets set to go on sale
The Pittsburgh Penguins locked up their first trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2022 with a 5-2 victory in New Jersey on Thursday night. They will have home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, which are set to begin April 18. The NHL won’t announce a full...
Letter to the editor: Protesters should get over it
When I see coverage of the “No Kings” protests on TV, I change the channel. You people lost the election. Get over it. We lost the election in 2020, and we had to put up with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for four years and a news media that covered...
