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High school roundup for March 28, 2025: Moon baseball holds on for win over Peters Township
Jarrod Golden went 2 for 3 with a triple as Moon held on to defeat Peters Township, 7-6, in Section 2-5A baseball Friday night. Max Thomas drove in three runs for the Tigers (2-4, 2-1). James Tygard went 3 for 5 with a double and two RBIs and Colin Stofik...
Cleveland State rallies to end Duquesne’s season in Women’s NIT round of 16
Filippa Goula hit a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 32 seconds to play to complete a comeback and lift Cleveland State to a 55-52 victory over Duquesne in the round of 16 in the Women’s NIT on Friday night. Duquesne led 29-18 at halftime and 42-37 at the end of the third...
Penn State safety makes big step at pro day; Carter, Warren don’t participate
STATE COLLEGE — Kevin Winston Jr. didn’t have much left to prove to NFL teams, even after playing just one full game as a junior at Penn State. The 6-foot-11⁄2, 215-pound safety has been solidly projected in the second round for next month’s NFL Draft in Green Bay. Coach James...
Hempfield Area students hold a 12-hour Mini-THON to aid pediatric cancer patients
Nearly 260 of Hempfield Area School District’s juniors and seniors participated in a 12-hour, no-sitting Mini-THON Friday, a high school version of the popular Penn State THON fundraiser. This is the third year that the local district has held a fundraiser for Four Diamonds, the charity at Penn State Health...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Preview screening set on ‘Free for All’ documentary Northland Public Library is giving the public the opportunity to view the documentary “Free for All: The Public Library” before it premieres April 29 on PBS. The screening will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 11 in the library’s upper...
New York man to stand trial on Mon View Heights theft charges
A New York man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars meant for a West Mifflin subsidized housing complex will stand trial. Following a two-part hearing, District Judge Richard Olasz Jr. on Friday held the charges against Moshe Silber, including theft, receiving stolen property, conspiracy, risking catastrophe and public...
Battle-tested South Allegheny looks to finish PIAA run against West Catholic
The final game of the season has arrived for the South Allegheny boys basketball team, and the Gladiators have a chance to do something only 11 other teams will do this season. Win it. While the majority of teams end their season with a loss, the Gladiators can end their...
Adoption of red light cameras slow in Pa. even though they save lives
HARRISBURG — All Pennsylvania municipalities would be allowed to install red light cameras aimed at making intersections safer under a proposal that could be introduced as soon as this summer. At the moment, just Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and a handful of other places in the commonwealth are allowed to use them....
Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents
PORTLAND, Maine — The administration of President Donald Trump is investigating Maine with a claim that dozens of school districts in the state violate federal law by withholding information about students’ gender transitioning from parents. The U.S. Department of Education said it launched the investigation on Friday, the day after...
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature. Gov. Spencer Cox, who made the announcement late Thursday...
4 ways Pa. could fix its campaign finance laws to reduce the power of money in politics
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s lax campaign finance laws allow powerful interests to pour unlimited dollars into politicians’ campaign accounts with few restrictions. Campaign checks help donors or their lobbyists gain access to top elected officials who set the policy agenda in the Capitol, those versed in the way power works in...
James Thrasher: NCAA’s NIL policy — No Integrity Left
$4.8 million is the NIL (name, image and likeness) valuation of Cooper Flagg, a freshman Duke basketball player. How is that even possible? In essence, Duke was able to buy the hired gun, Flagg, one of the most highly decorated high school players in the country. Do you think Duke...
National Aviary to debut new immersive show ‘Passport to Parks’
Starting next week, you only have to go as far as the North Side to see the world’s national parks. The National Aviary will open its new immersive show, “Passport to Parks,” on April 2. The 30-minute-long show will take place twice a day, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday...
Seth T. Kannarr, Derek H. Alderman and Jordan Brasher: America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools
Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive their place in it. Names can send messages and suggest what is and isn’t valued in society. And the way that they are changed over time can signal...
Gallery: Photos from March 28, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Friday, March 28, 2025....
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 28-30
It’s an artsy, tasty, dance-y, rocking weekend in Pittsburgh and with so many unmissable events, there’s no way you’ll run out of things to do. Get dressed up, grab some friends and enjoy! ‘Madama Butterfly’ Pittsburgh Opera will mount this groundbreaking new production of a Puccini classic this weekend (and...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: March 28
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: Demonizing Musk
The radical left (new Democratic Party) has put their insanity on full display for all to see with their attacks on Tesla dealerships, charging stations and Tesla vehicles. Their outrage at Elon Musk for supporting President Trump and lending his technical expertise to the administration in an effort to eliminate...
Western Pa. car dealers preparing for bumpy ride when tariffs kick in
Barry Freger, co-owner of Jeannette used car dealer Pinnacle Auto Sales, is scooping up as many late-model, low-mileage vehicles as possible. With a 25% U.S. tariff on auto imports set to begin April 3, Freger hopes to be ready when sticker shock, or a lack of available new models, sends...
The Stroller, March 28, 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. Cabin Fever Reliever Raffle...
Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that preys on the sick and old is continuing to spread in hospitals and senior care facilities across the country, killing more than 1 in 3 infected. Candida auris, a type of yeast that can cause life-threatening illness, was first identified in the U.S. in 2016...
Laurels & lances: Nostalgia, rules & Pirates
Laurel: To a taste of the past. If picking up a pound of chipped chopped ham at the grocery store deli doesn’t quite scratch the itch of those childhood trips to your favorite deli combined with an ice cream parlor, something is promising to fill that need. Jim Conroy, co-owner...
Letter to the editor: Fauci deserves thanks, not demonization
The writer of the letter “No one elected Fauci, either” (March 12, TribLive) seems to contradict herself. She acknowledges (correctly) that Dr. Anthony Fauci “knew better than anyone else.” She also acknowledges correctly that over a million Americans died. But then she complains about the restrictions Fauci recommended, many of...
Burrell’s Isaac Lacinski added to WPIAL team at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
Burrell’s Isaac Lacinski was added to the WPIAL All-Star Team for the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Saturday at Peters Township. When two-time state champ Asher Cunningham of State College, a Penn State recruit, pulled out of the event, there was an opening at 172 pounds on Team Pennsylvania, which will...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 27, 2025
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 4A Section 2 Belle Vernon 12, Uniontown 0 Class 2A Section 1 Burgettstown 8, Chartiers-Houston 4 Class A Section 2 Aquinas Academy 12, Summit Academy 2 Section 3 Eden Christian 13, Clairton 1 Ripken Experience At Myrtle Beach, S.C. Metrolina Christian Academy 12, West...
