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Woman gets prison for killing drinking companion in Pittsburgh apartment
A woman who shot a man to death after they drank together in a Pittsburgh apartment will serve at least 5 1/2 years in state prison. Toddia Smiley, 28, of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty in December to voluntary manslaughter for shooting Damien Jackson, 29, of Homestead on Sept. 1, 2022. She...
Why Penn State legend Trace McSorley is destined for coaching success
Trace McSorley did a little bit of everything on Tuesday night. The Penn State legend gave footwork advice to the backup quarterbacks. He acted as a defender during walkthroughs. He even wore a padded fist, swatting at running backs during ball security drills. McSorley, a Big Ten champion and program...
In brief: Quaker Valley lease approved, garden show and more in Sewickley area
QV approves lease for admin building Quaker Valley School District officials approved a new lease agreement to keep its administrative offices in the Leetsdale Industrial Park for the next six years. The existing five-year lease was set to expire June 30. The new five-year agreement with a one-year renewal option...
Meghan Amayo: Multilingual learners deserve a place in schools within their communities
I met Miguel* one summer when his mom, who was enrolled in an English as a second language (ESL) class with my sister-in-law, attended our family’s Memorial Day picnic. He easily blended in with the rest of the preteens kicking around a soccer ball and talking about all things pop...
Political banners target U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, his wife at Braddock’s Free Store
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman condemned people who he said “defaced” Braddock’s Free Store sometime Wednesday night. So did several Jewish organizations in a joint statement Thursday that called the incident “inappropriate and counterproductive.” In a post on the social media platform X, Fetterman shared a photo of a banner hanging...
Orli Trumbull: The Pittsburgh Promise is ending. What’s next?
In ninth grade, I started high school at the Pittsburgh Barack Obama Academy of International Studies. I wanted to experience the diverse community that the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) magnet program offers. At Obama, I have been exposed to new experiences: participating in sports with limited funding, opportunities to lead...
Gallery: Photos from April 3, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, April 3, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Respect history and don’t use Nazi symbol
I have seen protests saying President Trump and Elon Musk are Nazis. The swastika, the symbol of the Nazis, is on the signs they hold and place in their front yards. This is emotional for me because I don’t think they have any idea of history. My father-in-law endured 18...
Letter to the editor: In praise of ICU nurses
Have no doubt, kindness is alive and well in our world. In addition to suffering from ALS, I recently spent over five weeks in the intensive care unit at UPMC Presbyterian hospital, where I was treated for pneumonia and respiratory failure. The doctors, technicians and other staff were fantastic and...
Editorial: Hearings on bus route cuts should be where routes will be cut
When you have someplace to go and you own a car, your schedule can be in your own hands. You have an appointment at 2 p.m. It’s 2 miles away. Depending on where you are and what traffic is like, you could be sitting on the couch watching TV until...
The Stroller, April 3, 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. Valley High students to...
Letter to the editor: We’re witnessing a constitutional coup
I believe the U.S. is in the throes of a constitutional coup, the seizure of power through exploitation of loopholes in the Constitution. Using the Project 2025 blueprint, democracy is being dismantled and replaced by an oligarchy composed of billionaires. First, we get the chaos created by a flurry of...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 2, 2025
High schools Baseball Wednesday’s schedule Class 6A Section 2 Canon-McMillan at Woodland Hills, ppd. Hempfield 5, Norwin 2 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 8, Kiski Area 0 Section 2 South Fayette 8, Chartiers Valley 3 Section 3 Shaler 8, Allderdice 1 Section 4 Thomas Jefferson 10, Baldwin 5 Class...
Gateway Middle School mentorship program unites students around common issues
Gateway employees Betty Howard and Carianne Kunich are known for their willingness to go above and beyond for the school community. The pair have helped Gateway Middle School’s girls basketball team for years and found it as a useful outlet to help mentor young girls. Three years ago, they took...
High school roundup for April 2, 2025: Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames fans 15, homers to beat North Allegheny
Winning pitcher Lexie Hames allowed two hits, struck out 15 and homered to lead Seneca Valley to a 3-1 victory over North Allegheny in Section 1-6A softball Wednesday. Olivia Herrem doubled and drove in two runs for the Raiders (5-0, 3-0). McKenna Rowlands hit a double for the Tigers (3-4,...
Cop claims false arrest by Rostraver cost him job with different department
A City of Duquesne police officer is suing Rostraver, its former police chief and a detective, claiming they arrested him without probable cause and cost him a job at the Elizabeth Township Police Department. Michael Kemple filed the complaint Tuesday in federal court alleging civil rights violations, including that the...
Lawsuit claims police used excessive force in killing Washington County man
The father of a Washington County man fatally shot by police after a high-speed chase is suing the officers, claiming they used excessive force. Eduardo Lee Hoover Sr. also accused police of lacking policies or failing to follow best practices when chasing his son, Eduardo Hoover Jr., two years ago....
John Dorfman: Go off the beaten path with mid-cap stocks
You’re probably hearing a lot — much of it malarkey — about how to position your investment portfolio in an age of tariffs and trade wars. One piece of advice you may hear, which at least makes some sense, is that mid-capitalization stocks are less dependent on foreign suppliers and...
‘Peter Pan’ at the Benedum Center has a magical cast
Many are familiar with the story of perpetual youngster Peter Pan, the boy adventurer created by J.M. Barrie in the early 20th century. He’s been the subject of numerous plays, musical adaptations, novelizations, movies and reimaginings (despite its shockingly low Rotten Tomatoes score, I’m still partial to Steven Spielberg’s 1991...
Pittsburgh Mills mall owners criminally charged with causing public nuisance
The Pittsburgh Mills mall in Frazer has become a public nuisance, according to criminal charges filed Wednesday by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. At the root of the case is what officials called the treacherous condition of roads around the mall complex, which have been the target of public...
Penn State WR coach offers honest remarks: ‘We could always use help’
Penn State’s wide receivers will be under heavy scrutiny as the Nittany Lions push to win a national championship in 2025. James Franklin knows that. Athletic director Pat Kraft knows that. Receivers coach Marques Hagans knows that better than anyone. The last time reporters spoke with Hagans was after the...
Fellowship: Sewickley area churches preparing for Holy Week
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.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...
David L. Nevins: Luke Combs, Taylor Swift and all American artists — where are you?
On March 12, French artists, DJs and musicians united to fight the threat of the far-right government in France that they felt was a threat to democracy in their country. More than 1,200 artists, DJs and promoters from the French music industry came together to galvanize “the world of the...
Gallery: Photos from April 2, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, April 2, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Westmoreland happenings: Egg-your-yard fundraiser, spring breakfast, art tournament, more
Art • River Art Works will sponsor an art tournament on May 3 at Mammoth Park, 254 County Park Road, Mt. Pleasant Township. Artists will paint for 30 minutes and the crowd decides the winner. There will be four rounds and one final round. Registration: $30; children, $15; sign up...
