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Letter to the editor: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Since the first police department was formed in 1845, thousands of men and women have taken the oath to protect and serve. Every day, these brave individuals put on their uniforms and say goodbye to their loved ones without the certainty that they’ll return. No matter the circumstance, police officers...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 8, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Wednesday’s results Class 3A Section 4 Southmoreland 64, Ligonier Valley 53 Class 2A Section 1 Frazier 67, California 43 Section 2 Winchester Thurston 71, Propel Braddock Hills 43 Section 3 West Greene 68, Burgettstown 40 Carmichaels 37, Mapletown 27 Class A Section 1 Avella 74, Cornell...
Escape to tropical climates with the National Aviary’s new seasonal happenings
Watching the post-holiday snow pile up on Pittsburgh sidewalks can prompt some tropical daydreams. Spending winter somewhere balmy sounds a lot better than trudging through slush. The good news is that even if you don’t have the vacation days to jet off in January, a visit to the National Aviary...
High school roundup for Jan. 8, 2025: Norwin beats Mt. Lebanon to snap skid
Lexi Heller scored 13 points as Norwin snapped a rare three-game losing streak with a 45-33 victory over Mt. Lebanon in Section 2-6A girls basketball Wednesday night. Ava Christopher and Kendall Berger each added 10 points for the Knights (5-5, 2-1). Payton Collins dropped 18 points for the Blue Devils...
Trump’s Cabinet picks prepare for Senate confirmation hearings
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees will begin testifying before the U.S. Senate next week as Republicans rush to install the new Cabinet soon after the Jan. 20 inauguration. Several of Trump’s picks have caused consternation on Capitol Hill, perhaps none more so than former Fox News host Pete Hegseth...
Tim Cowlishaw: First 12-team College Football Playoff reminds fans to be careful what they wish for
DALLAS — From the “Be Careful What You Wish For” Department, we bring you this week in college football. Congratulations to all those who argued so strongly and loudly for so many years to bring a tournament to the postseason. The first final four of the expanded (and soon to...
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Pittsburgh to settle 2 lawsuits over South Side bar brawl involving cops, PagansVideo
The City of Pittsburgh will pay $170,001 to settle two of four lawsuits against it stemming from a brawl at Kopy’s bar on the South Side six years ago between members of the Pagan motorcycle gang and several drunk, undercover police officers, according to an attorney. Two remaining plaintiffs will...
Former star Pa. running back turns down Bill Belichick, transfers to SEC school
Former Pottsgrove running back Rahsul Faison had options to where he would play his senior season, including for Bill Belichick at North Carolina. Ultimately, Faison announced this week he would be suiting up for South Carolina. Faison spent his first three years at Pottsgrove before becoming a two-star recruit by...
Mario R. Rossero named new director of The Andy Warhol Museum
A Western Pennsylvania native has been tapped as the new director of The Andy Warhol Museum. The Warhol announced Wednesday that Mario R. Rossero will step into his new role on March 31. Previous director Patrick Moore left the museum at the end of May last year. Rossero comes from...
Westmoreland happenings: turkey dinner, more
Fundraisers • Jeannette Knights of Columbus hosts bingo at 7 p.m. Fridays in Mersinger Hall at Ascension Church, 615 Division St., Jeannette. Doors open at 6 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Smoke-free venue. Food will be available...
‘He seems genuine’: Potential Allegheny County jail warden draws praise from skeptics
Trevor Wingard was serving as the superintendent at SCI Somerset in January 2017 when he learned his prison had been chosen by the state secretary for a two-day meeting of corrections leaders from across Pennsylvania. Although the training schedule was aggressive, Wingard was given a one-hour window to show off...
Heather Lauer: ‘Dark money’ is not the boogeyman it’s made out to be
Among the big losers of the 2024 election were politicians and activist groups who claim so-called “dark money” is the secret force driving American politics. Groups that do not disclose their donors once again made up a small share of overall campaign spending and notched few notable victories. The results...
Gallery: Photos from Jan. 8, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Grateful for the Steelers
A multitude of insults have been thrown at Mike Tomlin disagreeing with his tactics while coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s a good thing Tomlin seems to be thick-skinned and can blow all the criticisms off. I’m not a Pennsylvanian, although I live here due to circumstances beyond my control. To...
‘Funny Girl’ is a classic that still dazzles at the Benedum Center
There are worse ways to start off a new year than revisiting old friends, especially when those old friends are funnier, fresher and better than ever. So it makes a lot of sense to enjoy “Funny Girl” while the national tour is in town, thanks to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s...
Letter to the editor: Trump, Musk don’t need politics for money
The writer of the letter “System is rigged for Trump and Musk” (Dec. 31, TribLive) seems to have a problem with wealthy people. I don’t. Many wealthy people make things possible in the lives of everyday people that would not be possible otherwise. Sure, they make a lot of money,...
Editorial: Homicide numbers show progress but room for improvement
It is important to acknowledge progress when it occurs. Just because it isn’t the Tour de France doesn’t mean you don’t give a kid a high five for staying on his bike all the way down the block without training wheels. Passing a test isn’t getting into Harvard, but it’s...
The Stroller, Jan. 8, 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 advice available for...
Letter to the editor: Penn State taunts persist for a reason
Regarding Chip Minemyer’s op-ed “Tired Sandusky taunts further insult victims of abuse” (Dec. 31, TribLive): Chants and chirps by opposing fans about the Penn State child sex abuse scandal are aimed at calling out the Penn State community for continuing to worship people, i.e. Joe Paterno, who played a prominent...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 7, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley 58, Butler 52 New Castle 65, Pine-Richland 52 Woodland Hills 43, North Allegheny 39 Fox Chapel 54, North Hills 52 Section 2 Hempfield 66, Canon-McMillan 47 Mt. Lebanon 77, Connellsville 42 Upper St. Clair 74, Imani Christian 32...
High school roundup for Jan. 7, 2025: Moon blasts past Mars in Section 4-5A
Carter Tumulty scored 16 points and Michael Santicola had 15 for Moon en route to a 51-43 victory over rival Mars in a Section 4-5A boys basketball game Tuesday night. Austen Wroblewski scored 15 points and Austin Campbell had 11 for Mars (6-4, 2-1). Moon (10-2, 3-1) used a 15-5...
Pa. Sen. John Fetterman the lone Democratic co-sponsor on GOP-led Laken Riley immigration billVideo
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is the first Senate Democrat to sign onto a Republican-led bill that would require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes. The bill, passed Tuesday in the House, is slated to come up for a Senate vote on Friday. In addition to...
Girl Scouts announce retirement of 2 fan-favorite cookie flavors
The Girl Scouts have gone cookie cutter. In a bittersweet statement issued Tuesday, the Girl Scouts of the USA revealed two fan-favorite treats, the S’mores and Toast-Yay!, will be discontinued at the end of 2025. That means cookie-lovers have just one year left to stock up before the sweet snacks...
Pa. Sen. John Fetterman the lone Democratic co-sponsor on GOP-led Laken Riley immigration bill
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is the first Senate Democrat to sign onto a Republican-led bill that would require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes. The bill, passed Tuesday in the House, is slated to come up for a Senate vote on Friday. In addition to...
