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2025 Gene Kelly Awards honor high school musical theater, the late Charlie Gray
During his tenure as executive director of Pittsburgh CLO, Charlie Gray steered the creation of the Gene Kelly Awards, which annually honor excellence in Allegheny County’s high school musical theater. On Saturday — at the first awards ceremony since his passing last year — his legacy was celebrated, along with...
Editorial: Republicans need to show work requirements can work
For weeks, Republicans in Congress have been haggling over cuts to Medicaid, the health care program for the poor. Some lawmakers see an opportunity to offset the cost of extending $5 trillion in tax cuts, a priority for the White House. Others worry their constituents could lose access to critical...
Sewickley area student news for the week of May 27, 2025
Ryan Edwards was chosen as the Lutgert College of Business Undergraduate Student of the Year at Florida Gulf Coast University. Each spring, this award is given to the one student who best demonstrates outstanding collegiality, academic success and commitment to the mission of the College of Business. In addition to...
South Hills student achievements for the week of May 27, 2025
Thomas Jefferson High School took first place at the Allegheny County Envirothon on April 25, marking its third consecutive win. The team will advance to represent Allegheny County at the Pennsylvania Envirothon in Johnstown. Allegheny County Conservation District hosted 132 high school students from nine school districts at the annual...
Bethel Park area student news for the week of May 27, 2025
The Bethel Fife and Drum Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution honored four high school seniors at its May meeting with the DAR Good Citizen Award. Receiving certificates and honorariums were Sophiko Chumburidze of Mt. Lebanon High School, Tyler Wendt from South Park High School and John Rainone of Upper...
Carnegie Carnegie ready for summer learning, reading
Another school year is almost in the books, but at the Carnegie Carnegie, the excitement is just beginning. Every summer, libraries across the country host Summer Reading programs to combat summer learning loss, or “the summer slide.” When school is out, students’ academic skills will often decline, resulting in lower...
Gallery: Photos from May 27, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, May 27, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
‘Stairway to Heaven’ tops listener-voted WDVE Memorial Day 500
If you’re mad that Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” kept its title at No. 1 on WDVE’s Memorial Day 500 for the third year running, take it up with your fellow yinzers. Over the weekend, classic rock radio station WDVE counted down the top 500 rock songs of all time...
Letter to the editor: Trump ignoring his oath
Friends and critics, in lieu of a specific topic, I would just like to say: I believe this president/administration is the most corrupt, lying and self-serving to have ever resided at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. He is a convicted criminal, and it appears he uses the office to enrich himself and...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s real accomplishments
The letter “Realities about Trump” (May 21, TribLive) is very light on President Trump’s real accomplishments and reveals a Trump derangement syndrome that flourishes across our nation. 1. Did Trump select various department secretaries who would be able to execute his agenda that 77 million voters believed he would do...
The Stroller, May 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. Volunteers needed for Kick...
Letter to the editor: Don’t squander Skenes, shale resources
Despite top-tier starting pitching, the Pirates are not competitive — and their leadership is questioned daily by fans and Trib writers. But at least the Pirates’ shortcomings are obvious. What’s less obvious — but far more important — is that Pennsylvania isn’t nearly as competitive as it should be when...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 27
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 27....
Girl body-slammed by San Bernardino police officer speaks out
A 17-year-old girl said she was “hurt everywhere” after a San Bernardino, Calif., police officer threw her to the ground in a filmed arrest that has gone viral. The teenager, identified only as Erin, showed wounds to her face and chin at a news conference Sunday. “I’m just in a...
Israeli military aims to take over 75% of Gaza in 2 months
Israel aims to take control of 75% of the Gaza Strip and move its 2 million inhabitants into three designated areas as part of a new military offensive in the coastal strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the 10-day-old operation, codenamed Gideon’s Chariots, is intended to defeat Hamas and...
High school sports schedule for May 27, 2025
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Tuesday’s schedule Championship Norwin (14-8) vs. Seneca Valley (16-6) at EQT Park, 1 p.m. Class 5A Tuesday’s schedule Championship Pine-Richland (20-3) vs. Shaler (16-6) at EQT Park, 7 p.m. Third place Bethel Park (18-5) vs. Peters Township (15-8) at Ross Memorial Park, 4...
Pirates farm report for May 26, 2025: Po-Yu Chen scatters 3 hits in 5 shutout innings in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-22) won 2-1 over Nashville (Brewers). RHP Po-Yu Chen (1-0, 0.00) threw five shutout innings, allowing three hits and two walks with four strikeouts. RHP Dauri Moreta (2.57) tossed a no-hit inning of relief with two strikeouts. RHP Kyle Nicolas (5.11) earned the save after giving up one...
Counterpoint: Yes, we can still count on the young to defend America
As we approach Memorial Day and honor the hundreds of thousands of young, brave Americans who have lost their lives in defense of the United States, one can’t help but wonder if today’s youth would answer the call to duty as eagerly as their parents and grandparents did during times...
Point: We’ve failed to teach our young people love of country, democracy
As we approach Memorial Day, it is sobering to recognize that today’s young people are unlikely to respond as enthusiastically to a call to serve their country as members of the World War II generation did 80 years ago. Young people do not exhibit the high levels of patriotism and...
Kiski Area grad Eliza Miller earns PSAC medals in swimming, track after transferring to Edinboro mid-year
Kiski Area grad Eliza Miller likes to stay busy. Typically, her time is occupied with some athletic pursuit. True to her form, Miller kept busy during her first year of college. Busier than most. Two schools and three sports busy. Miller began her freshman season at Duquesne, competing with the...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of May 26, 2025
Plum to hold hearing for liquor license Plum will hold a public hearing on June 2 at the borough building for the transfer of a liquor license. The license would be transferred to Plum Convenience at 7615 Saltsburg Road to sell beer and wine. Interested individuals can appear at the...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of May 26, 2025 and beyond
Collier summer concert series Concerts have been scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays at Collier Community Park, 5 Lobaugh Street. Performers are: June 1, Shades of Time; June 8, Ashley Marina; June 15, West Hills Symphonic Band; June 22, Frank Vieira; June 29, Michael Linder from 28 North; July...
The Stroller, May 26, 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. This Memorial Day, we...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 26
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 26....
Starring role: Costume design another piece of storytelling for Penn Hills’ musicals
When it comes to school musicals, one of the most important supporting roles is the costumes. Diane Tirio, a costume designer at Penn Hills High School, has been making the costumes there for the past 22 years. “We don’t always make all the costumes, but we always create them,” she...
