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Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills for sale
Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer is on the market. In what might be another nail in the coffin of the beleaguered mall, one of its last remaining original tenants, and largest, is poised to leave as the department store chain leans into its smaller, more luxury-oriented holdings. A prospectus...
Letter to the editor: In praise of Leechburg lumber donation
A huge shoutout to Stanford’s Home Center for donating the lumber that was stolen from the Leechburg Youth Baseball Association (“Leechburg baseball association’s stolen wood replaced, police investigating theft,” April 2, TribLive). It’s good to know that there are really good people who do really nice things in the A-K...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 19-20
Happy Easter! But even if you don’t celebrate, it’s still a great weekend to buy too much chocolate, eat too many jelly beans and put that sugar high to good use with these Pittsburgh-area events. Eggstravaganza at the Aviary Kids of all ages can take part in this seasonal event...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County deserves clean air
Dear Allegheny County Council, I urge you to allocate the funding necessary to fully staff and operate the Allegheny County Health Department’s Air Quality Program. Due to budget shortfalls, our county lacks the resources to enforce air permits, monitor pollution levels and hold violators accountable. This failure is not just...
Letter to the editor: Family caregivers need assistance
I am writing to publicly thank Rep. Guy Reschenthaler for supporting Alzheimer’s legislation last year, which led to three vital pieces of legislation being passed. I also urge the congressman to support the Credit for Caring Act (HR 2036), a critical piece of legislation that would provide essential financial relief...
Laurels & lances: Cancer & crime
Laurel: To cancer research. Luca Bertucci, 17, of Murrysville understands what it’s like to have cancer. As a sophomore, he received inpatient chemotherapy for Burkitt’s lymphoma, a rare, aggressive lymphatic cancer. After seven months of treatment, today he is in remission. When his girlfriend, a member of a Leukemia &...
Letter to the editor: Liberals using scare tactics on tariffs
President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on many countries. The stock market is down. The liberal news and pundits are forecasting inflation, unemployment and recession. It is not that bad. They are trying to scare the American people. Trump is correcting a problem. I compare his tariffs to a drug...
The Stroller, April 18, 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. Electronic waste collection set...
Letter to the editor: Kakistocracy’s consequences
It is difficult to keep up with the actions of the kakistocracy but it is important to pay attention, know the facts and understand the consequences. • Elon Musk’s actions have by some accounts cost the U.S. $500 billion. That is not what it saved; that is what they have...
Results for the 2025 Butler Invitational
North Allegheny’s Jack Bertram (4:13.36) and West Allegheny’s Grace Fritzman (4:59.21) won the signature mile runs at the Butler Invitational on Thursday. Fritzman also won the 3,200. Quaker Valley won the boys team title with Davin Gartley sweeping the hurdles and Jonah Montagnese winning the 3,200. Pine-Richland took two firsts:...
Pirates farm report for April 17, 2025: Nick Solak, Ji Hwan Bae key Indy comeback
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-8) came back from a 6-2 deficit to beat Toledo (Tigers), 7-6. RF Nick Solak (.343) went 3 for 5 with an RBI double, an RBI single and scored a run. LF Ji Hwan Bae (.235) went 3 for 4 with a bunt single, a pair of doubles,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 17, 2025
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 5, Central Catholic 4 North Hills 3, Seneca Valley 2 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon 3, Canon-McMillan 2 Norwin 13, Woodland Hills 0 Class 5A Section 4 Montour 2, Thomas Jefferson 1 Class 4A Section 3 Indiana 12, Derry 2...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 18-20
Raid your Easter basket, fill up on chocolate and jelly beans, and put that sugar high to good use by getting out to some fun events around Westmoreland this weekend. ‘Godspell’ This musical — originally conceived at Carnegie Mellon University, and with music and lyrics by notable CMU alum Stephen...
Bishop Zubik washes feet of Allegheny County Jail inmates as part of Holy Thursday service
Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik traditionally uses part of Holy Thursday to wash the feet of inmates at the Allegheny County Jail, as part of Holy Week observances. On Thursday night, Catholics celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper with a service that includes symbolic foot-washing of 12 parishioners by...
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High school roundup: Calle Henne hits grand slam, Pine-Richland scores 8 in 7th to stun Seneca Valley
Calle Henne hit the game-tying grand slam and Iliana Aggelou delivered the walk-off RBI single as Pine-Richland scored eight times in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Seneca Valley, 9-8, in Section 1-6A softball Thursday. It was the second win over Seneca Valley this season for Pine-Richland (8-3,...
Judge pauses effort to revoke status of Gannon U. students from India
A federal judge in Pittsburgh on Thursday reinstated — at least temporarily — two international students at Gannon University in Erie who learned this month their status as scholars had been terminated by the Trump administration. The students — who sued the U.S. attorney general, secretary of the Department of...
Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home
HARRISBURG — A year ago, Carole Zawatsky was invited by Gov. Josh Shapiro to a Passover Seder, held in the same room at the governor’s official residence that was devastated by an arsonist just hours after Shapiro hosted this year’s Jewish holiday feast. Now, as she looks at photos of...
Riverhounds to host MLS’ New York City FC in U.S. Open Cup
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will welcome another MLS opponent to Highmark Stadium next month. The Hounds will host New York City FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on May 6 or 7. This will be the first matchup between the teams. The Riverhounds, who were Open...
Where does Penn State go at linebacker after departure of Brashear grad Ta’Mere Robinson?
Penn State’s linebacker play was at times detrimental in 2024, both against the pass and the run. But NFL-bound Kobe King’s talent and experience often covered for any deficiencies over the course of the game. In 2025, the Nittany Lions are shaping up to have even more questions at the...
In brief: Fish fry, spring cleanups and more in the Aspinwall area
Spring cleanup Sharpsburg’s Earth Day cleanup is from 9 am. to noon April 26. Volunteers can pick up supplies along with coffee and doughnuts at the borough building to start their day. Lunch will be provided afterward. Go to sharpsburgborough.com for more information. Paving approved Blawnox council unanimously voted on...
Peter Morici: Trump’s tariffs boost Democrats’ prospects for winning big in the midterms
President Trump is wagering tariffs on Republican majorities in Congress. Even with most of his reciprocal tariffs temporarily suspended, these import taxes make a recession more likely, and Mr. Trump won’t be able to turn around the economy quickly enough to save the Republicans’ bacon. Trump’s tariffs and prices He...
Google’s digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine
SAN FRANCISCO — Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology to boost the profits fueling an internet empire currently worth $1.8 trillion. The ruling issued Thursday...
Portion of Hulton Road in Penn Hills down to 1 lane because of washout
PennDOT is alerting motorists to a restriction on a section of Hulton Road in Penn Hills. Due to a washout, the road is reduced to a single lane of alternating traffic between Mission and Milbren drives until further notice. The stretch is being controlled by stop signs. Motorists are adivsed...
2 men plead guilty in fatal Penn Hills shooting
Two men on Wednesday pleaded guilty in connection with a 2022 shooting death in Penn Hills. Brandin Demonde Jackson, 33, of Wilkinsburg, and Raquan Jackson, 24, of Penn Hills will be sentenced July 10 by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jill E. Rangos. The two are not related. Brandin Jackson...
