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Penn State expects competition at right tackle in 2025
STATE COLLEGE — It wasn’t many years ago that Penn State’s offensive line was widely regarded as a weak link. The Nittany Lions carried an abysmal rushing attack before the arrival of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen and constantly looked for answers up front. These days, those answers are easy...
Police investigating woman’s homicide in Rostraver
Westmoreland County detectives and Rostraver police are investigating what is now being called a homicide. County Coroner Tim Carson said the body of Jennah Marie Seibert of Rostraver was discovered inside a home in the 400 block of Lenity School Road in the township shortly after noon Friday. Police secured...
Candy tycoon biopic ‘Hershey’ to film in Pittsburgh
Something sweet is brewing in Pittsburgh over the next few months. The movie “Hershey,” which tells the story of chocolate magnate Milton Hershey and his wife, will film across Pennsylvania, including in Pittsburgh. Variety reported that the movie will star Finn Witrock (“All My Children,” “American Horror Story”) and Alexandria...
Emails between Pa. lawmakers, lobbyists will remain hidden from public after court ruling
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Emails and other communications between Pennsylvania lawmakers and the lobbyists who try to influence them will remain hidden from the public, an appellate...
Sen. Dave McCormick joins Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in calling for term limits for members of Congress
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick has joined forces with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in calling for changes to the Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress — a concept that continues to be an off-and-on debate on Capitol Hill. McCormick’s resolution, introduced Thursday, proposes capping term limits...
Hunting clubs ask Pa. Supreme Court to ban warrantless searches by game officials
In the summer of 2013, a state wildlife officer confronted a member of the Pitch Pine Hunting Club, accusing him of feeding bears outside a house on the club’s property. Wildlife Officer Mark Gritzer told club member Jon Mikesell that he had been watching Mikesell and his guests for several...
Letter to the editor: Speak up about air pollution
Regarding the article “Damage reported at U.S. Steel facility in Braddock, followed by an increase in air pollution” (Feb. 25, TribLive): Merely two days after a hole opened up in a heavy industrial factory, we saw a violation of normal pollutant levels in areas surrounding the factory. Immediately, officials came...
European countries vow to send billions in military support to Ukraine as Russian and U.S. envoys meet
BRUSSELS — European countries vowed Friday to sends billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia’s invasion, as a U.S. envoy pursued peace efforts in a trip to Russia amid growing questions about the Kremlin’s willingness to stop the more than three-year war. After chairing a...
Holy week services and other events at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. The third annual 3 vs. 3...
Letter to the editor: Wian right pick for register of wills
Much has been said about Sen. Kim Ward and Gov. Josh Shapiro regarding the appointment of Jon Wian as Westmoreland County’s register of wills. However, the real political maneuvering began with court-appointed conservator Jim Antoniono, whose handling of the office laid the groundwork for a partisan conflict. Antoniono had every...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: April 11
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Pittsburgh Playhouse’s ‘Legally Blonde’ musical is a sweet, pink confection onstage
A generation of women spent the early aughts watching the 2001 film “Legally Blonde” over and over again at sleepovers, quoting its lines in middle school hallways and selecting their own perfect pink ensembles, inspired by main character Elle Woods. While the 2007 Broadway adaptation of the movie — with...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 11-13
It’s a great weekend to love animals, music and the city we live in. Celebrate Pittsburgh — and yourself! — with these five events around town rocking all weekend long. 412 Day Block Party 412 Food Rescue will be celebrating 10 years of supporting the community on Saturday, 4/12. Included...
The Stroller, April 11, 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. Card party to benefit...
Laurels & lances: Cops & cop-outs
Laurel: To finding balance. Many police departments have struggled with filling open positions and retaining officers. At the same time, a number of officers have been stepping away from law enforcement in recent years. Part of the reason has been about pay, but another major factor has been burnout and...
Letter to the editor: We have silenced ourselves
On March 14, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the parent organization for Voice of America, was defunded. (Typically, late on a Friday night!) The next day, the Voice of America shut down. No longer is it broadcasting in 48 languages. What Stalin, Khrushchev, Putin, Ayatollah Khomeini, three leaders of...
Bucs farm report for April 11, 2025: Hunter Barco, 3 relievers throw 3-hit shutout for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 3-5) and Louisville (Reds) were rained out. The game will be made up Saturday. Next: Friday at Louisville (Reds), 7:15 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 2-4) saw four pitchers combine on a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 win over Akron (Guardians). LHP Hunter Barco (0.00) started and allowed two hits...
Upcoming offerings at Northern Tier Library
Plant sale to benefit library Preorders are being accepted through May 3 for Northern Tier Library’s annual Plant & Garden Sale. All proceeds benefit the library. Choose from hundreds of annuals, herbs, hanging baskets and planters. Pickup times will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 and 9...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 10, 2025
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny at Butler, ppd. North Hills 3, Central Catholic 1 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon at Hempfield, ppd. Norwin 4, Canon-McMillan 3 Class 5A Section 4 Thomas Jefferson at Connellsville, ppd. Class 4A Section 3 Indiana at Derry, ppd. Class 3A...
High school roundup for April 10, 2025: Norwin evens up section series with Canon-McMillan
Trevor Vitsas went 3 for 4 with an RBI and Jake Knight drove in two runs to lead Norwin to a 4-3 victory over Canon-McMillan on Thursday night, evening their three-game Section 2-6A baseball series at a game apiece. Winning pitcher Brayden Wardzinski gave up six hits in six innings...
Pa. state police equip 3,000 troopers with body cameras in bid to improve ‘public trust’
More than 3,000 Pennsylvania State Police patrol troopers are now equipped with body-worn cameras to record interactions with the public, the agency said Thursday. State police said the effort, which started in the summer of 2023, was completed weeks ahead of schedule and covers patrol troopers at all 89 stations...
Pitt football honors retiring TribLive beat reporter Jerry DiPaolaVideo
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi had a special sendoff for longtime TribLive beat reporter Jerry DiPaola on Thursday as the Panthers wrapped up spring practice. Narduzzi gifted DiPaola a Panthers game jersey with his name embroidered on the back to recognize DiPaola’s nearly 15 years on the beat. DiPaola will...
With millions on the line for Pittsburgh, Pa. high court weighs arguments over ‘jock tax’
Whether Pittsburgh will be able to collect millions of dollars in fees each year from professional athletes and performers appearing in the city now hinges on the state Supreme Court. The seven justices heard oral argument Thursday about the constitutionality of a 3% tax known as a Sports Facility Usage...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 11-13
Spring is springing, and there’s no better time to get the family together for an outing, invite your friends to a fun night on the town or savor a solo trip to one of these fantastic events. Art on Tap: Art-Fools Day The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s monthly adult...
Pat McAfee’s ‘Big Night Aht’ was a long night full of surprise guests
Pat McAfee may be an ex-NFL player, a wrestling commentator and host of massively popular sports talk program “The Pat McAfee Show,” but he’s still a Pittsburgher at heart. And the city loves him back, as evidenced by the 90-minute sellout of tickets for his PPG Paints Arena show “Pat...
