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Editorial: Trump administration decisions have real impacts on real people
When incidents occur, it is human nature to do two things. We might empathize, recognizing the hardship others are enduring. We say “I understand,” or, “That could have been me.” The other reaction is to distance. We watch from behind a mental pane of glass. We don’t have to understand....
The Stroller, March 6, 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. Quilt show winners to...
Letter to the editor: Hate doesn’t make us great
“Hate does not make America great.” I spotted this bumper sticker among dozens of others during the presidential campaign last year, and, as a Christian, it stuck with me. Hate seems to be overwhelming me in the first month of Donald Trump’s second term. If many of the right majority...
Trump’s address to Congress draws 36.6 million viewers, down from 1st term
President Donald Trump delivered the longest-ever presidential address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, but the TV ratings fell short of his previous outings. The speech averaged 36.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen data, an increase of nearly 14% from former President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the...
High school sports schedules for March 6, 2025
High schools Basketball PIAA playoffs Boys Class 6A First round Saturday’s schedule Mechanicsburg (20-3) at Conestoga (21-5), 3 p.m.; Hazleton (12-12) at Northampton (19-9), 1 p.m.; Spring-Ford (20-7) at Central Dauphin (20-5), 7 p.m.; Garnet Valley (19-7) at Father Judge (19-7), 2:30 p.m.; Imhotep (23-5) vs. CB East (15-11) at...
Harrison Catholic church observes Ash Wednesday with the help of high school students
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that marks the start of the six weeks of penitence before Easter, known as Lent. For many Christians, its start is noted by receiving cross-shaped ashes on their forehead. That was the case Wednesday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church...
Millie Bobby Brown is over critics ‘dissecting my face, my body.’ She calls them out by nameVideo
“Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown knows some people have strong opinions about her looks. Still, she says, “I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself.” The 21-year-old actor on Monday told fans on Instagram she felt she had become a...
Police: Pa. man charged after mistaking hunter for turkey, shooting him in the face
A Huntingdon County man is facing charges after police said he mistook another hunter for a turkey and shot him in the face and head. Scott Huber, 51, is charged with reckless endangerment and violations of Pennsylvania’s hunting laws, according to WTAJ. The incident occurred on Nov. 9 in Barree...
Ex-Pittsburgh police commander claims secret recordings were part of misconduct probe
A former Pittsburgh police commander claims that he hid body-worn cameras inside his officers’ vehicles as part of an official investigation into misconduct, and therefore he is entitled to be represented by city attorneys in an ongoing lawsuit over the issue. Matthew Lackner, 50, of Mt. Lebanon, is suing the...
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings opens 1st Pittsburgh location
Chinese cuisine lovers rejoice: there’s a new spot to get soup dumplings in Pittsburgh. Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings — a Queens, N.Y.-based chain that debuted in 2006 — celebrated the grand opening of its first Pittsburgh location on Wednesday. The new restaurant is located at 2773 Sidney St. on the...
It’s high school musical season! Here’s what’s on stage
It’s the time of year when the region’s high schools bring together their stage-loving students for spring musicals. Below is a listing of Western Pennsylvania’s upcoming high school shows. Apollo-Ridge: “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” March 13-15 Avonworth: “Sweeney Todd,” April 4-5, 11-12 Baldwin: “The Lightning Thief,”...
Discord dominates Pittsburgh politics after Ragland’s abrupt departure
It was a day of finger-pointing in Pittsburgh politics. City leaders blamed each other Wednesday for the abrupt resignation this week of Christopher Ragland, the former assistant police chief and Mayor Ed Gainey’s pick to lead the police force. Gainey accused City Council members of hounding his nominee until he...
Basketball hits Jennifer Hudson in face during Knicks gameVideo
NEW YORK — Jennifer Hudson was hit in the face by a basketball during Tuesday’s New York Knicks game in a courtside experience that was anything but common. The 43-year-old titular talk show host and rapper beau Common were caught off guard when the ball flew into the crowd, with...
Westmoreland happenings: Basket fundraiser, Cubcake Wars, turkey dinner, more
Church news • Zion Lutheran Church, Greensburg, will host Lenten worship services and luncheons Thursdays during Lent through Maundy Thursday at the church, 140 S. Pennsylvania Ave. The service will be at 12:05 p.m. and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. No lunch reservations required. Lunch cost: $5. •...
No limits on Sunday hunting proposed for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking another look at making hunting a seven-day-a-week activity, when in season. State Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, this week introduced Senate Bill 67 to fully repeal Pennsylvania’s prohibition on Sunday hunting. It builds on Act 107 of 2019 that permitted hunting on three Sundays. A similar bill...
Detroit man pleads guilty but mentally ill to fatal Greyhound bus stabbing on Parkway East
A Detroit man who called his victim a “demon” pleaded guilty but mentally ill Wednesday to the fatal stabbing of a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus in 2023. Javon Garrett, 20, admitted to stabbing Cozell McQueen late at night on July 30, 2023, as the bus traveled along the...
Gallery: Photos from March 5, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, March 5, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ proves to be a heartbreaking and side-splitting musical
Comedy may be more difficult than drama, but balancing both in a 2½-hour musical? That’s harder to pull off than, say, a bank heist. But “Kimberly Akimbo” manages it. The musical — based on the 2001 play of the same name by David Lindsay-Abaire — premiered on Broadway in 2022...
Letter to the editor: Ashamed of Trump
I am a veteran, proud to have served. I’ve taken an oath to protect this country. This is America, a beacon of freedom, truth and justice, revered throughout the world. Many have sacrificed to achieve this. With my own eyes, I saw our leader belittle and embarrass one of our...
Letter to the editor: What is RFK doing about oil and gas?
In response to the Associated Press story “Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy” (Feb. 19, TribLive) about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: What is he doing about oil and gas? His efforts aimed at Big Ag and Big Pharma seem like ways...
Letter to the editor: Banks have sordid role in credit card debt
I found myself doing mental gymnastics to follow the logic of the writer of the Las Vegas Review- Journal editorial “Credit card bill will hurt those it’s supposed to help” (Feb. 24, TribLive). After several readings, it appears to me that the writer’s logic is this: Banks’ earnings on their credit...
Editorial: Politics interferes with Pittsburgh police chief picks
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is, once again, without a leader. This time, it is losing even an acting leader. “Serving as your acting chief for the last four months has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” acting Chief Christopher Ragland told Mayor Ed Gainey at a...
Letter to the editor: History in our backyards
When most of us want to learn history, we visit historical attractions like Gettysburg or Philadelphia. However, we either take for granted or are unaware of the historical events that took place in our own backyard. I live just a few blocks away from the burial sight of Arthur St....
The Stroller, March 5, 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. Maple sugaring demonstration offered...
Letter to the editor: Why turnpike tolls must sometimes be raised
Regarding the letter “Why does the turnpike keep raising tolls?” (Feb. 22, TribLive): Raising tolls is one of the most challenging votes our commissioners make annually, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recognizes the demands higher costs place on the 550,000 drivers who rely on our roadway daily. Context provides insight...
