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High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 29, 2025
High schools Lacrosse Boys Thursday’s results PIAA District 8-10 subregional Meadville 16, Allderdice 2 Softball WPIAL playoffs Championships Thursday’s results Class 6A Hempfield 1, Seneca Valley 0 Class 5A Shaler 2, Penn-Trafford 1 Class 4A Hampton 4, Blackhawk 3 Class 3A Mohawk 6, South Park 1 Class 2A Neshannock 7,...
Pirates farm report for May 29, 2025: Jack Suwinski homers, steals 2 bases in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 29-23) drilled Nashville (Brewers), 7-1. RF Jack Suwinski (.247) went 2 for 3 with a double, a two-run homer, his sixth, a walk and two stolen bases. C Brett Sullivan (.180) went 1 for 3 with his first homer, a two-run shot. CF Billy Cook (.220) went 2...
Federal job seekers will be quizzed on Trump’s executive orders
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is adding four essay questions to applications for civil service jobs, asking applicants about their favorite executive orders and their commitment to government efficiency. The essay requirements apply even to relatively lower-level jobs starting at the GS-5 pay scale or above — positions that can...
Diana Polson: Pa.’s clean energy renaissance — a model for economic growth
In Turtle Creek, a quiet industrial revolution is brewing. Inside a sprawling manufacturing facility, workers are building batteries that will power 130,000 homes — part of a broader economic renaissance reshaping the commonwealth’s industrial landscape. Through strategic federal investments in clean energy and manufacturing, Pennsylvania is witnessing the creation of...
Giant Eagle to take over prescriptions from 78 Rite Aid stores
Giant Eagle will take over pharmacy prescriptions from 78 Rite Aid stores that are closing across Pennsylvania and Ohio, the supermarket chain announced Thursday. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month. According to Giant Eagle, transferred prescriptions will go to locations most convenient for affected customers....
Howard M. Rieger: Are Allegheny County elected officials abandoning us?
Ten months ago, the Allegheny County Board of Health proposed a fee increase for processing Title 5 operating permits for polluters, the most significant of which is U.S. Steel. Because of staffing vacancies, the Board of Health has an extensive backlog in processing such permits. Over the years, the Environmental...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend
Now that we’re reached the unofficial start of summer, it’s time to get together, get out and get moving. Here are some things to do this weekend: ‘Wicked’ sing-a-long Did you see “Wicked” in the theater and get tons of dirty looks when you tried to sing along? Never fear!...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of June 1, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Bellevue Joyce Lynn Terrano trustee sold property at 135 Watkins Ave. to Simmer & Simmer LLC for $40,000. Etna Kevin Zmenkowski sold property at 21 High St. to Kiel and Erika Horrigan for $135,000. David Malter sold property at 35 Park Ave. to Nicole Trachte for $20,000. David...
Letter to the editor: Tax increase will have domino effect
Not one person disagreed with the 3.9% increase that the Quaker Valley school board voted 8-0 to raise our taxes once again. How could that be? You all must have “build a new high school fever.” Isn’t it enough that the Allegheny County council members raised our county tax by...
Thomas Jefferson High School to graduate 225
The Thomas Jefferson High School class of 2025 will graduate at 7 p.m. June 5. Approximately 225 students will march at the Thomas Jefferson High School Stadium. Admission is open to the public. Shuttles will begin running from the high school to the stadium at 5:30 p.m. In the event...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 30-June 1
There are big concerts and Pride events happening this weekend, but if you want to avoid too much congestion and too many people, this will still be a great weekend to get out and about. Get to the theater, enjoy some sports or indulge your love of reading with these...
Lindsay Theater to show Pittsburgh-based U.S. Open documentary ‘Steel Links’Video
As Oakmont Country Club prepares for the 2025 U.S. Open, all eyes in the golf world are on Southwestern Pennsylvania. WQED has produced new documentary, “Steel Links,” to bring together Pittsburgh’s industrial history, its legacy of golf and some of the city’s most iconic faces. Brad Turkel, the creator and...
Princeton Lock: What comes after left and right? Students want systems, not sides.
You can walk into almost any American high school right now and feel it. Students aren’t just frustrated. They’re disillusioned. The message we’re hearing isn’t “get involved,” it’s “good luck.” We’re told to pick a side, vote blue or red, join a cause or take a stand. But when you’re...
Gallery: Photos from May 29, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, May 29, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Recreational marijuana should not be legalized
Recently I received a pamphlet from the Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission that states, “Marijuana affects a person’s ability to: React to hazards, judge time, speed and distance; concentrate on driving.” It is irresponsible to legalize recreational marijuana. Contact your representatives and the governor. The Pennsylvania budget doesn’t need money...
Letter to the editor: Who deserves reparations?
Every now and again the subject of reparations comes up, but it just isn’t right. If there are any slaves alive here in the USA, pay them. If not, why should we pay anyone who never suffered as a slave? Remember also that Black people in Africa sold other Black...
Pittsburgh Pride organizers reflect on importance of the events
Four years after the 1969 Stonewall riots in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City, Pittsburgh held its first-ever gay pride parade. “Pride started off with the Stonewall riots and has turned into more of a celebration, but I don’t think we can ever lose the roots that it...
Editorial: Americans should be able to easily e-file their taxes with the IRS for free
For millions of Americans, filing taxes is already a frustrating, time-consuming ordeal. Now a free online tool that promised to make the process easier is under political threat. The Associated Press last month reported the Internal Revenue Service is planning to eliminate its free Direct File tax-filing program, which debuted...
Letter to the editor: Most taxpayers won’t save much
The wire article “Report: Expiring Trump tax cuts will raise taxes $2,521 in Pa.” (May 2) presented misleading data. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act does not save the average Pennsylvanian $2,521. The savings are skewed to the wealthiest taxpayers. Eighty-one percent of the savings go to the top...
The Stroller, May 29, 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. Brackenridge community celebration to...
Letter to the editor: Reliable transit is key to survival for many
Reliable transportation is the key to maintaining a strong workforce and a healthy economy — yet in Pennsylvania, thousands of people with disabilities and low-income workers struggle to get to and keep their jobs due to inadequate public transit. My family has a history of working in the nonprofit sector,...
Riveters suffer team’s 1st loss in Cleveland
In the first three games in team history, the Pittsburgh Riveters have run the gamut of potential results. The Riveters tied their opener and won their second game. On Wednesday night in Cleveland, they experienced their first loss. The Cleveland Force scored a trio of second-half goals to send the...
Pirates farm report for May 28, 2025: Konnor Griffin steals 20th base for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-23) fell 9-6 to Nashville (Brewers). 2B Nick Gonzales (.136), rehabbing from an ankle injury, went 2 for 4 with two runs scored and an RBI. RHP Thomas Harrington (2-5, 6.87) started and was touched up for nine runs on nine hits and two walks in 3⅔ innings....
In brief: Dog Days of Summer, gardeners wanted and more in Aspinwall area
Association of University People The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outside concerts and wineries. Those interested can...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 28, 2025
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 3A Wednesday’s results Championship Riverside 1, Quaker Valley 0 Third place South Park 4, Mohawk 3 Class 2A Wednesday’s results Championship Freedom 1, OLSH 0 Third place Riverview 2, Laurel 0 Class A Wednesday’s results Championship Serra Catholic 9, Carmichaels 0 Third place Eden...
