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Suspect in Pa. Governor’s Residence arson moved to prison with psychiatric treatment
The man who police say firebombed the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence using two Heineken bottles filled with gasoline has been moved to a state prison known for providing intensive psychiatric treatment to incarcerated people. Cody Balmer, 38, was moved Thursday morning to SCI Waymart in Wayne County, according to Pennsylvania Department...
Throngs come out for 1st Greensburg Night Market of the season
The Greensburg Night Market returned for a seventh season Thursday, on a perfect April evening that drew a large crowd to South Pennsylvania Avenue. This season, more than 150 food, beverage, art and craft vendors will participate, stretching across four blocks — between West Otterman and West Fourth streets —...
Shannon Sharpe temporarily steps away from ESPN after ex-girlfriend’s $50 million rape lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe announced Thursday that he has decided to temporarily step away from his ESPN duties, four days after a woman filed a $50 million civil lawsuit in which she accuses the “First Take” panelist of raping her while they were in a two-year relationship. The lawsuit, filed Sunday in...
PennDOT pipe replacements close roads near Jeannette, West Newton
Replacement of underground pipes is triggering closures of one road on the outskirts of Jeannette and another east of West Newton. Closure of a section of Penn Adamsburg Road in Hempfield, between Gratz Street and Julie Dean Lane, is set to begin Friday, according to PennDOT. State maintenance crews will...
Flowering dogwood tree distribution set in Jeannette
Free flowering dogwood tree saplings will be handed out April 30 in Jeannette. The West Penn Power Green Team has 250 saplings to give away in honor of Earth Day. The saplings, which will have white flowers, will be available from 9 a.m. until noon at the community garden at...
Heinz History Center opens collection with new ‘Pittsburgh’s Hidden History’ exhibit
The Heinz History Center in the Strip District — recently named the best history museum in the country by USA Today for the second year running — is chock full of stunning historical artifacts. But only about 15% of the museum’s 60,000-piece-strong collection are on view at any given time....
Steve Catanese: It’s time to recognize 911 workers for what they are — first responders
What’s the first thing we do in an emergency? Dial 911. The very first person you speak to typically works long, irregular hours. Your call may be about a cat stuck in a tree or a downed power line. It could be for a life-endangering accident or even a shooting....
Fetterman calls for Trump to attack Iran: ‘Waste that (expletive)’
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman said President Donald Trump should forget about engaging in talks with Iran and pursue military strikes against the country’s nuclear facilities instead. In an interview Wednesday with the Washington Free Beacon, Fetterman made it clear he preferred the U.S. pursue force over diplomacy when it came...
5 contenders vying for 4 spots on Baldwin-Whitehall School Board
According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ unofficial candidate list, there are five candidates vying for four spots on the November ballot: newcomer Tara Abt, current school board President Karen L. Brown, newcomer Ashley Miller, current school board second Vice President Amanda Priano and current school board first Vice...
Erika Strassburger: Pa. must lead on renewable energy
With the potential repeal of clean energy tax credits looming in Congress and crucial decisions about our power grid’s future hanging in the balance in the next few months, Pennsylvania stands at a crossroads. Our choices today will determine not just the cost of powering our homes, but also the...
Gallery: Photos from April 24, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, April 24, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
In brief: Fern Hollow Nature Center programs, farmers market and more in Sewickley area
Fern Hollow Nature Center Celebrate Earth Day this year by joining us to spring clean at Fern Hollow. All ages are invited to this all-hands-on-deck event on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tasks such as gardening, weeding, painting and cleaning are on the to do list. Students,...
Letter to the editor: Cartoon misleads on ICE actions
Yet another misleading editorial cartoon in the Trib on April 18. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is going after illegals in our country. What is it about criminals that makes some, like Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, demand that we keep them here? William R. Iski Penn...
In brief: Spin for Charity, paving approved and more in Fox Chapel area
Spin for charity Spin Your Wheels, an annual fitness and wellness fundraiser, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at the Lauri Ann West Community Center in Fox Chapel, 1220 Powers Run Road. Fitness programs include four spin classes, a circuit workout boot camp, Pilates, yoga, zumba,...
Letter to the editor: Wishful thinking on term limits
You editorial “Term limits return power to people” (April 11, TribLive) is a wonderful idea, but … impracticable. For what reason do the politicians have for giving back any power they possess? Look at their track record over the past 50 years of governing on behalf of we the people....
Letter to the editor: Stand up against tariff madness
Tariffs are paid by importers to the U.S. government. The U.S. government keeps the money. The price of goods sold will go up to cover this government levy. U.S. citizens will then pay higher prices on any and every item that has been tariffed. The U.S. government is setting you...
Public health officials in Pa. won’t say how they’d handle a $500M cut sought by Trump admin
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Pennsylvania health officials are facing down a potential $500 million loss of federal funding, but are tight-lipped about which...
The Stroller, April 24, 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. Free fishing event planned...
Letter to the editor: Protecting the least among us, and ourselves
Regarding recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions: This is kidnapping and in another time, in the USA, the perpetrators would be jailed, not the person being abducted. Immigration and visa violations are civil, not criminal, matters. ICE detention, according to its own guidelines, should be “non-punitive” (not intended as...
Pirates farm report for April 23, 2025: DJ Stewart belts 2-run homer in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-9) lost 5-1 in the first game of a doubleheader with St. Paul (Twins). RHP Thomas Harrington (0-1, 6.00) surrendered five runs on six hits, including a pair of two-run home runs, walked one and struck out four to suffer the loss. RHP Burch Smith (0.00) struck out...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 23, 2025
High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 4, Central Catholic 1 North Allegheny 8, Seneca Valley 1 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 12, Hempfield 1 Mt. Lebanon 7, Woodland Hills 0 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 6, Armstrong 0 Plum 7,Kiski Area 6 Penn-Trafford 15, Penn Hills 0...
Editorial: Less participation in local government is a lost opportunity
Pennsylvania has 67 counties, 500 school districts and 2,560 municipalities. With each step down that ladder, there are more and more opportunities for people to step up and participate in their government. There are commissioners, controllers, registers and clerks at the county level. There are directors for school boards. There...
High school roundup for April 23, 2025: Jeannette pitcher racks up stunning 1-day strikeout total
Jeannette’s Grace Stein struck out 33 batters in 14 innings as the Jayhawks swept Greensburg Central Catholic in a Section 3-A softball doubleheader Wednesday. In the first game, a 4-1 Jeannette win, Stein threw a no-hitter with 18 strikeouts and three walks. She also doubled and drove in a run....
Aliquippa man sentenced to 15 years for making, selling fake drugs on the darknet
An Aliquippa man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison in connection with a sweeping drug distribution scheme in which he manufactured counterfeit Oxycodone, Adderall and Xanax pills to sell. Jacob Blair, 27, pleaded guilty in December before U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson to a charge...
Pete Hegseth orders Pentagon makeup studio for TV appearances, report says
Defense Secretary and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered a makeup studio to be installed in the Pentagon so he can freshen up for TV appearances. The vanity project was initially planned to cost taxpayers $40,000 before being scaled back, according to CBS News. Hegseth’s powder area is...
