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Gary Franks: The return of Donald J. Trump
On Jan. 20 Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as our 47th president of the United States. He truly has an opportunity to have a remarkable four years in office. Only one person, Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president, has had the chance to serve as president for...
Penn State’s veteran offensive line appears to be team strength heading into 2025
Penn State’s offensive line may be its strongest unit heading into 2025. The running back room, with returns from Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, certainly has an argument, but the big boys up front were a strength in 2024 and are only losing one player from the regular rotation. Starting...
The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban. Here’s what happens now
The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned in the U.S. on Sunday. The high court Friday upheld a new law that requires the social media app’s Chinese owner to sell TikTok’s U.S. business or face a nationwide ban. “Given just a handful of days after...
Sharpsburg launches plan for $1 million self-contained energy system
Sharpsburg Mayor Kayla Portis said the new year will usher in a public works project that is expected to be a game-changer for the borough. Allegheny County Health Department has awarded $1 million to Sharpsburg to build a resiliency microgrid, a self-contained independent energy system. Eyed as a series of...
‘I view public service as a gift’: U.S. Attorney Eric Olshan stepping down
Every day after the close of testimony in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial — no matter how emotional or gruesome the evidence — U.S. Attorney Eric Olshan and the team of prosecutors met with the victims and family members. They answered their questions, explained the intricacies of the legal system...
In brief: Happenings in the North Hills area
Tickets available for ‘Seussical Jr.’ The North Hills Middle School Drama Club will present its winter musical, “Seussical Jr.,” at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 in the school’s auditorium, 55 Rochester Road. Nearly 100 students in grades 6-8 are involved in the production as cast members, ushers and...
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit to host info session on special education certificate program
The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit will hold an informational session next week on the special education certification process. Slated for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, the session is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree who is interested in pursuing a special education certificate. The program allows individuals to obtain...
In brief: Hampton-area happenings
AARP meetup to feature local historian The Allison Park AARP Chapter 3736 will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 in St. Ursula’s social hall, 3945 Kirk Ave., Hampton. This month’s entertainment will feature historian Jonathan Klemens, an expert on local lore and a frequent speaker and presenter...
Feeding the Spirit, YWCA Westmoreland to fight food insecurity
Feeding the Spirit and YWCA Westmoreland County are teaming up to raise money for people facing food insecurity. The two Greensburg-based organizations will host the “Pay-it-Forward Chili Challenge” from noon to 2 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Greensburg Hose Co. No. 2, 137 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Attendees will be able...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs available through Northern Tier Library
Kohl’s Cares grant helps to spruce up children’s area Northern Tier Library recently received a $2,000 Kohl’s Cares Shopping Grant. The donation enabled the library to update its Children’s Room with new furniture and toys, purchase new items for children’s cooking classes and renew the staff break room. Library partners...
Anjana Susarla: Meta’s fact-checking shift spotlights competing approaches in fighting misinformation, hate speech
Meta’s decision to change its content moderation policies by replacing centralized fact-checking teams with user-generated community labeling has stirred up a storm of reactions. But taken at face value, the changes raise the question of the effectiveness of Meta’s old policy, fact-checking, and its new one, community comments. With billions...
Gallery: Photos for Jan. 17, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Friday, Jan. 17, 2025....
Penn Hills teacher dies after plunging down Parkway East hillside near Squirrel Hill Tunnel
The Penn Hills School District is mourning the loss of one of its longtime and beloved teachers. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Joshua Willy, 49, of Oakdale was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash Friday morning beneath a bridge in Pittsburgh’s Swisshelm Park neighborhood. Willy worked...
Letter to the editor: Steelers need new coaches
When will the Steelers’ owners replace the coaching staff so that the fans can have something to look forward to? Six in a row is uncalled for. Any other team would have replaced the coaches after two losses. Carl Felton Columbus, Ohio The writer is a Seward native....
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Jan. 17
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Letter to the editor: Too much CO2 bad for people and planet
I take exception with all four self-centered points in the letter “More meat, CO2 among resolutions” (Jan. 12, TribLive). With regard to one in particular, I suggest the writer rev up his 4.5-liter, 315 HP V8 Mustang and then go sit behind its tailpipe and breathe in that CO2. As...
Laurels & lances: New store, old story
Laurel: To shopping around. The Greater Pittsburgh region will have a new neighbor in the grocery market. This week, popular New York-based retailer Wegmans announced its first foray into the area. A 115,000-square-foot location is planned for a 13-acre plot in Cranberry, adjacent to the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. A...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 17-19
Some people love the snow and some people hate it, but like it or not, we’re stuck with the fluffy white stuff for now. Here are a variety of events where you can enjoy — or escape — winter this weekend. Mac Miller Tribute The late Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller...
The Stroller, Jan. 17, 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. Apollo police officer to...
Letter to the editor: ‘Peace’ event turns divisive
On Jan. 12, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s office hosted an event called “Building Bridges,” where an Israeli and Palestinian peacemaker presented a message of hope and ideas for achieving peace. In his introductory remarks, the mayor said his job is to “make sure in this city that everybody felt safe,...
Letter to the editor: We need legislation to fix climate change
Regarding the letter “Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached key threshold” (Jan. 10, TribLive): Earth records hottest year ever! Yawn. The last 10 years are the 10 hottest on record and likely the hottest in 125,000 years! Ho hum. There were...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Jan. 17-19
Here are some fun things to do on this wintry weekend in Westmoreland. YMCA Family Fun Night If you’re sick and tired of the cold, take a little tropical trip at the Greensburg YMCA’s Winter Luau Party. The Family Fun Night is free for members, $5 for nonmembers or $15...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 16, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Pine-Richland at Woodland Hills, ppd. Class 5A Section 4 Chartiers Valley 66, West Allegheny 30 Class 3A Section 1 Aliquippa 76, Mohawk 43 Section 3 South Park at Shady Side Academy, ppd. Class A Section 1 Summit Academy at Avella,...
High school roundup for Jan. 16, 2025: Blackhawk beats Beaver to stand alone atop section
Aubree Hupp scored 19 points and Trib HSSN Class 4A No. 2 Blackhawk defended its position atop Section 2-4A girls basketball with a 52-31 win over Beaver on Thursday night. Grace Huston added 11 points for the Cougars (12-2, 6-0), who built a 10-point lead at halftime. Emerson Connelly scored...
Gus Williams, who led Sonics to NBA championship, dies at 71
SEATTLE — Gus Williams, the point guard “Wizard” who helped lead the SuperSonics to their only NBA championship in 1979, died Wednesday nearly five years after suffering a stroke. He was 71. Nicknamed “the Wizard” for his combo of speed, athleticism and scoring, Williams spent six seasons of his NBA...
