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Letter to the editor: Biden was the half-time show
Since we’ve already experienced the first half of the Trump presidency and are into the second half, we can view the Biden presidency for what it was. The half-time show. Bill Radvansky New Kensington...
Editorial: A turnpike toll scam? Say it isn’t so
Do you owe the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission? Maybe. It can happen. The Toll By Plate system makes it possible to rack up tolls that can become fees that can become more. Even an E-ZPass transponder can end up with unexpected red ink now and then. But that doesn’t mean you...
Retired deputy coroner will seek to lead office
A former deputy coroner who left his job just months after his new boss was elected has announced his candidacy for coroner. John Ackerman, 68, of Hempfield, said he has no ill will against incumbent Coroner Tim Carson, but said he wants to lead the county office of death investigations....
Kosko seeks seat on Hempfield board of supervisors
A longtime community volunteer wants to leverage that experience into a seat on the Hempfield board of supervisors. In announcing his candidacy for township supervisor, Paul Kosko, 64, said he hopes to focus on road infrastructure, if elected, and encouraging affordable housing development to keep families in the area. “With...
Letter to the editor: Speak up to stop Musk’s coup
I’ve watched with alarm as Elon Musk — a billionaire with no security clearance but tons of conflicts of interest — has taken over the Treasury. His intern programmers have not only gained access to all our sensitive financial information, but tampered with the systems. Musk acts like he’s above...
The Stroller, Feb. 15, 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. Burrell Bucs Hockey raising...
Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh and Pa. rapidly dying for a reason
Recent statistics show that Pittsburgh is the fifth fastest dying city in the country and Pennsylvania is the 10th fastest dying state. Having been in the construction industry for over 30 years and working with corporations from all over the country, I’ve learned that the main reasons the major private...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 14, 2025
High schools Basketball WPIAL playoffs Boys Class 6A First round Monday’s schedule Woodland Hills (11-11) at Seneca Valley (11-11), 7 p.m.; North Hills (7-15) at Butler (15-6), 7 p.m.; Norwin (10-11) at Mt. Lebanon (15-7), 7 p.m. Quarterfinals Wednesday’s schedule Woodland Hills/Seneca Valley winner at Upper. St. Clair (20-2), TBA;...
Final 2 owners of Mon View Heights housing complex are arraigned on criminal charges
Two New York men accused of stealing nearly $600,000 earmarked for a West Mifflin housing complex were arraigned Friday. Moshe “Mark” Silber, 36, and Frederick Schulman, 73, appeared virtually for the appearance on charges of theft, receiving stolen property, dealing in the proceeds of illegal activity, criminal conspiracy and related...
‘We can’t carry anger.’ Parkland families let doves fly on 7th anniversary of shooting
MIAMI — About 200 people gathered in Coral Springs on Friday to remember the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting with the things they loved: art, sports, horses and music. The somber day marks seven years since a former student killed 14 students and three school...
AP reporter, photographer barred from Air Force One over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ terminology dispute
The White House barred a credentialed Associated Press reporter and photographer from boarding the presidential airplane Friday for a weekend trip with Donald Trump, saying the news agency’s stance on how to refer to the Gulf of Mexico was to blame for the exclusion. It represented a significant escalation by...
Kindergarteners could learn gun safety in school under a bill gaining momentum in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah students in as early as kindergarten would be required to learn about firearm safety in the classroom under a bill that passed the state House with overwhelming support Friday. The Republican-controlled chamber approved the measure in a 59-10 vote and sent it to the Senate,...
3-year-old Eagles fan celebrates birthday with Saquon Barkley
PHILADELPHIA — Lucy Bannon was planning to celebrate her third birthday on Friday with some cake but ended up receiving something much better. The Bannon family was standing in between Tasker and Morris on Broad Street for the Eagles Super Bowl parade when they saw Saquon Barkley walking their way....
Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases, the state’s worst in nearly 30 years
The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state’s worst in nearly 30 years. State health officials said Friday in a news release those who are infected are either unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown....
Marcus Stroman returns to Yankees, insists ‘I’m a starter’ and ‘won’t pitch in the bullpen’
TAMPA, Fla. — Marcus Stroman returned to Yankees camp on Friday. The righty reported on time for a mandatory physical Tuesday but did not participate in official, on-field workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday and Thursday. While the collective bargaining agreement states players don’t have to participate in...
Top commander with U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon is injured by protesters
The outgoing deputy commander of the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon was injured Friday when protesters attacked a convoy taking peacekeepers to the Beirut airport, the force known as UNIFIL said in a statement. “We are shocked by this outrageous attack on peacekeepers who have been serving to restore security...
Americans freed from Russia and Venezuela describe challenges likely facing Fogel
Matthew Heath, who was imprisoned in Venezuela for two years, has an idea of what Marc Fogel went through during his captivity in Russia. But Trevor Reed lived it. Heath and Reed, both arrested on sham charges and held for years by a foreign government, spoke with TribLive this week...
In brief: Live music at Sweetwater, firefighter training, and more in the Sewickley area
Live music at Sweetwater Sweetwater Center for the Arts welcomes Addison Agen, an indie-folk singer-songwriter best known as Season 13’s first runner-up on NBC’s “The Voice,” on Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Based out of Nashville, she has shared the stage with artists such as Bob Seger, Brandy Clark, Gordon...
Pittsburgh’s Billy Gardell gets serious in new movie ‘The Vortex’
According to Billy Gardell, his humor is quintessentially Pittsburgh. “My work ethic comes from there, and so I’ve been telling ‘DVE for 20 years, everything I’ve done in Hollywood — whether it was looking for auditions, being broke, you know, being up for a yogurt commercial all the way to...
Photos: Daily gallery for Feb. 14, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Friday, Feb. 14, 2025....
Letter to the editor: Journalists as propagandists
The editorial “No excuse justifies silencing student journalism” (Jan. 29, TribLive) focused on the need to support student publishing, which I fully support. However, it made no mention of what seems to me, or a preponderance of recent voters, as a wholesale change needed for the good of the country....
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Feb. 14
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: Trump, a weapon of mass distraction
Businessman Donald Trump has always been the king of WMD, weapon of mass distraction. The saying goes something like this: No matter how important your conversation is, if someone throws a dead fish on the table, you are going to talk about the fish! Previously he sued just about everyone...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 14-16
Happy Valentine’s Day! Oh no — did you forget? Well, don’t fret! The restaurants may be double-booked with reservations, but there are still some events to attend with your sweetheart. Here are some Valentine’s weekend ideas. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre This weekend, see the ultimate story of...
The Stroller, Feb. 14, 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. Happy Valentine’s Day! Don’t...
