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High school roundup for March 21, 2025: Lily Duffill belts 1st homer of season to spark Chartiers Valley
Penn State recruit Lily Duffill hit her first home run of the season to lead Chartiers Valley to a 5-2 nonsection softball win over Blackhawk on Friday. Ava Dunlap doubled and drove in three runs and Annabelle Helt went 2 for 4 with a double for the Colts (2-2). Mia...
Balanced scoring sends Neighborhood Academy into state finals
Yale recruit Courtney Wallace is one of the WPIAL’s most dynamic players, but Neighborhood Academy is by no means a one-man show. The Bulldogs proved as much again Friday night with four players scoring in double figures in a 55-38 victory over District 9 champion Otto-Eldred in the PIAA Class...
Berks Catholic a little too much for North Catholic in state semifinals
MERCERSBURG – North Catholic’s boys basketball team knew that in order to advance to the PIAA Class 4A championship game, it would have to control “that guy” from Berks Catholic. Make no mistake, “that guy” was not a dismissive phrase when head coach Jim Rocco used it after the Trojans’...
Penguins welcome Butler County native Marc Fogel to game
During Friday’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets, Marc Fogel, a former teacher from Oakmont who spent more than three years in a Russian prison, was recognized on the video board. The presentation took place at the midpoint of the first period. Fogel wore a No. 71...
Teen gets at least 4 years in state prison for shooting near Westinghouse Academy
A Clairton man who was just 16 at the time he shot four people near Westinghouse Academy in Homewood will serve four to nine years in state prison. James Pritchard, now 18, pleaded guilty on Thursday to four counts of aggravated assault and was sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas...
Upper St. Clair heats up in 4th quarter, earns trip to state championship game
MERCERSBURG – Upper St. Clair could not quite put away Garnet Valley in Friday’s PIAA Class 6A girls basketball semifinals. After halftime and the third quarter, the Panthers were tied with the Jags at James Buchanan High School. But outside shooting by Meredith Huzjak and Olivia Terlecki finally gave the...
Gun found in vehicle on North Allegheny School District campus
A gun was found Friday afternoon in a North Allegheny School District employee’s vehicle, the district said in an email to parents. McCandless police alerted the district’s police of the situation about 1:16 p.m. Neither police nor the district said how they learned there was a gun in the vehicle....
Tuberculosis cases in the U.S. rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen years
NEW YORK — Tuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years. More than 10,300 cases were reported last year, an 8% increase from 2023 and the highest since 2011, according to preliminary data posted this month by the...
NASA websites no longer promote ‘first woman’ on the moon for Artemis
NASA websites have dropped references to landing the first woman on the moon as part of the goals for its Artemis program. As of Friday, updated pages for the program no longer feature the statement: “NASA will land the first woman, first person of color and first international partner astronaut...
Allegheny County DA launches investigation of Pittsburgh Mills owner Namdar Realty
Already facing a civil lawsuit over the condition of its roads at Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer, owner Namdar Realty Group now could face criminal charges. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday it has executed a search warrant aimed at Namdar and opened a criminal investigation. “We can confirm...
Detectives recover 4 diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrest
ORLANDO, Fla. — Detectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he gulped the Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $770,000 during his arrest on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle, authorities said Friday. The last of the four earrings stolen from...
FDA crackdown on poppers prompts rush on popular gay party drug
LOS ANGELES — There’s a rush on Rush. Stores up and down Santa Monica Boulevard have seen a run on the iconic red and yellow vials this week, as the Food and Drug Administration cracks down on poppers, a product that has long existed in legal limbo. The active ingredient...
In brief: Lenten soup supper, Fox Families Care Gala and more in Fox Chapel area
Lenten Soup Supper Enjoy prayer, fellowship and a delicious soup and bread meal March 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Saint Scholastica Social Hall. The evening will feature an informal presentation and conversation with Fr. Pierre Marie France, parochial vicar of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Mid-Mon Valley, and members...
Lenten fish fries in Bethel Park
The following Bethel Park churches and organizations are hosting Lenten fish fries: Bethel Park American Legion 2409 Fort Couch Road Every Friday during Lent from 4-7 p.m., menu offerings include fish and chips, butterfly shrimp, pierogies, lobster bisque, macaroni and cheese and more. Take out only. To order, call 412-835-9690....
At the library: Here are a few special programs happening at Shaler North Hills Library
As one of the busiest libraries in Allegheny County, Shaler North Hills Library prides itself in offering a wide variety of programs for children, teens and adults. The library at 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., which opened in 1942 with 3,000 books, today provides free access to more than 130,000 items,...
Dan DeBone: Economic shock wave of Penn State New Kensington closure
Across the country, we are witnessing a troubling trend: the closure of regional college campuses. Some may see these as mere financial restructuring decisions, but I see them for what they truly are: economic earthquakes that shake the very foundation of local economies. The possible closure of Penn State New...
Gallery: Photos from March 21, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Friday, March 21, 2025....
Letter to the editor: Hatred of Trump harming our country
Trump Derangement Syndrome is a real menace to our way of life. It is my opinion that our country is being destroyed from within by career politicians, elected members of Congress, who have become millionaires while collecting civil servant paychecks. These people will fight anyone who gets in their way....
Penn State goes 20-0, Mt. Lebanon’s Stout brothers square off on 1st day of NCAA wrestling
Three-time defending national champion Penn State went 20-0 and a pair of brothers from Mt. Lebanon stole the show on the first day of the NCAA wrestling championships Thursday in Philadelphia. The undefeated day for the Nittany Lions included the 100th career victory for 174-pounder Carter Starocci, an 18-2 technical...
Letter to the editor: Questions for a stable genius
Just a few questions for a stable genius. How does government save money by offering buyouts to the tune of one thousand million dollars to employees relieved of their jobs? Along with the proposed money-for-nothing payout until September for the so-called deferred resignation offer. On another note: When would it...
Letter to the editor: Ackerman best pick for county coroner
It is with great pleasure that I offer my endorsement of John Ackerman for the position of Westmoreland County coroner. My perspective is informed by a 26-year career as a Pennsylvania State Police trooper, during which I directed the Major Case Team for Westmoreland, Somerset, Indiana and Cambria counties. In...
Letter to the editor: Politicians, quit wasting our tax dollars
Congress, Senate, Democrats and Republicans: I’m a proud citizen and taxpayer of these United States. I accuse you of fraud, waste and abuse of my tax dollars. It’s your job to spend it responsibly. But lately it seems you’re not doing your job. I hear a lot of crying about...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 21-23
Spring is officially here, but the weather is still fickle. So, while we’re waiting for March to go out like a lamb, here are some fun (and mostly indoor) events to pass the weekend around the Pittsburgh region. NatureFest On Saturday, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Oakland will...
Letter to the editor: How the wealthy exploit tax loopholes
There are many loopholes in our tax system that allow the extremely rich to legally cheat on their taxes. One such tax avoidance scheme is buy/borrow/die. First, the wealthy buy assets that appreciate in value without producing cash. These assets can include things like stock, collectibles and, particularly, real estate....
The Stroller, March 21, 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. Jared Ryder Foundation to...
