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Poll shows Fetterman still tanking among Dems, while Republicans give him a thumbs up
Sen. John Fetterman remains more popular with Pennsylvania Republicans than fellow Democrats, according to a new poll. In the survey commissioned by RealClearPennsylvania and Emerson College, Fetterman has a 31% job approval rating from Democrats compared to 57% from Republicans and 30% from independents. The poll questioned 2,000 Pennsylvanians and...
Netflix offers mostly cash for Warner Bros. in new bid round
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. was fielding a second round of bids on Monday, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix Inc., in an auction that could wrap up in the coming days or weeks, according to people familiar with the discussions. Bankers for Paramount Skydance Corp., Comcast Corp. and Netflix...
Eagles coach’s house vandalized after Bears loss
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has been the subject of scrutiny all season long. But on Saturday morning, that scrutiny turned criminal. Patullo’s house in New Jersey was vandalized early Saturday morning, according to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff Neiburg. The Moorestown Police Department confirmed to the...
In brief: Happenings across the Penn Hills area
River City Brass to present Christmas concert River City Brass will perform its Christmas Brasstacular concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Linton Middle School, 250 Aster St. This year, the holiday tradition will feature new arrangements from “Home Alone,” “A Christmas Carol” and Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker.” There might even...
Pennsylvania loses hundreds of pharmacies after a law promised help
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As pharmacy closures have continued across the state, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has questioned how the...
Dr. Kim-Lien Nguyen: Subsidizing insurance just props up dysfunction. Empower consumers instead
Congress ended its impasse to reopen the government, but the Democrats’ reason for the shutdown remains unresolved: the renewal of expiring subsidies for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Republicans offered an olive branch to end the standoff by proposing to make payments into Americans’ health savings accounts...
Property taxes expected to hold steady for Harrison residents but small fire tax to be added
Harrison residents likely won’t see a property tax increase in 2026, but they might pay a slight fee for a dedicated fire fund. The township commissioners approved a proposed $5.85 million budget that maintains the property tax rate of 5.6 mills. The owner of a home assessed at the median...
Gallery: Photos from Dec. 1, 2025
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to distant corners of the globe, TribLive’s Photo Adventure captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Through the lenses of photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection, and the beauty found in everyday life. It’s...
Jason Lias: With respect, Deluzio’s message crossed a line
Rep. Chris Deluzio, let me start with something simple and sincere: Thank you for your service to this country. Your time in uniform matters, and nobody can take that away from you. Americans respect that — I respect that. But respect for your service does not mean giving you a...
Season’s 1st major snowfall to pound Western Pa. during morning rush hour
Western Pennsylvania’s first major snowfall of the season will hit Tuesday morning during rush hour and is expected to dump up to 5 inches in spots. Bill Modzelewski, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said precipitation will likely begin around 1 or 2 a.m. The heaviest snow is...
‘It’s been a good run’: Terry Smith reflects on Penn State tenure as uncertainty now grows
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Penn State’s roller coaster regular season has reached its conclusion, with the Nittany Lions winning three straight to earn a bowl game. But now comes uncertainty. Penn State needs a new coach. Players will have the opportunity to enter the transfer portal shortly after. An entire coaching...
Tinsmill group can’t agree over proposed monument to local WWII veterans
The tiny coal-patch village of Tinsmill, in Bell Township, made an outsized contribution to World War II, sending a great many of its sons abroad to fight. Nearly all of them came back, including relatives of Salem resident Ray Machulsky. In 2023, Machulsky approached a local nonprofit, the Tinsmill Citizen...
Letter to the editor: Russia’s withdrawal the way to end war
I have an idea for the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. Why don’t the Russians withdraw back into Russia, and the war will be over? They invaded and should withdraw, and it is over! Lou Gregovits North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Caregivers are professionals
The term professional (from Wikipedia) “describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of that profession with particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession.” You are considered a professional when you are paid for specialized skills, have knowledge in your profession and...
The Stroller, Dec. 1, 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. New Kensington Christmas events...
Editorial: Canada measles outbreak shows that vigilance must not slip
The next outbreak of serious disease is merely “a plane ride away,” public health officials have long warned. The current crop of measles cases in Canada proves that point. A traveler infected with measles visited a New Brunswick community with a low vaccination rate, sparking a national outbreak in 2024....
Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh, the most ‘givable’ city
With the holidays upon us, it’s that time of year where the sharing and caring seem to come out of our bodies and warm the heart. There must be something to the saying, “Home is where the heart is.” Seeing the people of Pittsburgh rallying by giving to local food...
Consultant’s report finds no evidence of Penneco liability in Plum house explosion
A private consulting firm’s report for a Delmont energy company being sued over a 2023 fatal house explosion in Plum has determined Penneco Oil Co. was not responsible — a conclusion sure to be challenged in court. Penneco and Peoples Gas were among those sued for negligence and wrongful death...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 1
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Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 1
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Trump says he has made his choice to lead the Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump said Sunday he has decided on his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair after making clear he expects his nominee to deliver interest-rate cuts. “I know who I am going to pick, yeah,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on his way back to Washington,...
Pitt volleyball earns top-4 seed in NCAA Tournament, opens play Friday
The Pitt women’s volleyball team landed one of the top four seeds in the NCAA Tournament, which means the Panthers will host games all the way through the elite eight. Nebraska, Kentucky and Texas received the other top seeds. Pitt will host matches Friday and Saturday at Petersen Events Center....
National Guard shooter was radicalized in U.S., Kristi Noem saysVideo
U.S. authorities believe the man suspected of fatally shooting a National Guard member and seriously wounding another in Washington, D.C., was radicalized while in the U.S., Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Asked on NBC’s “Meet the Press” about the suspect’s motive, Noem said investigators are still collecting information and...
Penn State’s defense makes big play, running backs shine again to secure bowl eligibility
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — After an uneven year in Happy Valley, Penn State is going bowling. The Nittany Lions defeated Rutgers, 40-36, in a wild shootout to secure their sixth win and earn a bid to a postseason game. They also eliminated Rutgers from bowl contention by handing the Scarlet Knights...
Springdale grad Sean Dugan finds positives in up-and-down 1st season as FBS assistant at Eastern Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. — Sean Dugan is barely into his 30s, but the Springdale grad is starting to feel old already. While hosting a football recruit at Eastern Michigan recently, Dugan, the Eagles’ alpha linebackers coach, was pointing out a wall in Incarnati Athletic Center that honored former EMU players who...
