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Country up-and-comer MaRynn Taylor opens up about her music ahead of Pittsburgh show
MaRynn Taylor has dreamed of making a life out of music since she was a kid. Now, she’s opening up for one of her idols on a national arena tour — she will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 7 as an opener for country artist Kelsea Ballerini. “It’s...
Sounding off: Politics, Steelers among week’s letter topics
Our leaders used to deserve respect There was once a time when public officials earned and deserved respect. A time when those with policy differences were political opponents, not enemies. A time when public service was honored. Divorce was once considered to be a negative for candidates seeking the presidency....
Letter to the editor: Lamenting the loss of our champion teams
The letter “City of Champions no more” (Jan. 26, TribLive) hits the nail on the head in every aspect of our professional Pittsburgh teams, especially the Pirates and Steelers. Kudos to the writer. Ray Martin Penn Hills...
Weekly Shabbat, new pastor and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.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. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy...
Letter to the editor: GOP’s greed
In my opinion, greed overcame the Republican Party; they only care what’s in their pockets, and when in office they have done nothing for the working class. Now a convicted felon is in office with unqualified billionaires running our country, reaping more wealth in their pockets. Donna Keefe Greensburg...
Editorial: Railway safety is worth congressional action
As national eyes focus on the midair collision of a commercial plane with a military helicopter over the Potomac River, concerns remain about how to prevent a different kind of disaster. U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Aspinwall, introduced a package of rail safety bills in March 2023, about a month after...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s to-do list moving at warp speed
President Donald Trump brought civics lessons back into style. Only it’s not book-learnin’, but doing the actual experiments. Isn’t (political) science wonderful? Fourteenth Amendment and birthright-citizens resurrected from the 1860s. Greenland — is that even in the northern hemisphere? After just a few days of him being president, I haven’t...
The Stroller, Feb. 1, 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. Animal Protectors plans evening...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro needs to ban fracking
Regarding the article “Rundown of President Trump’s executive orders on Day 1 — from pardons to TikTok” (Jan. 21, TribLive): In his inaugural address, Donald Trump made his foolish anti-environment and anti-health priorities clear. It is more critical than ever that Gov. Josh Shapiro stand up to Trump’s reckless “Drill...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 31, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Friday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Fox Chapel 53, North Hills 48 New Castle 55, Pine-Richland 47 Butler 72, Seneca Valley 57 Woodland Hills 54, North Allegheny 52 Section 2 Central Catholic 65, Norwin 50 Canon-McMillan 71, Hempfield at 59 Mt. Lebanon 74, Connellsville 27 Class...
High school roundup for Jan. 31, 2025: Belle Vernon’s Zion Moore scores 2,000th point
Zion Moore scored 37 points to become the 39th boys basketball player in WPIAL history to hit the 2,000-point mark, leading Belle Vernon to a 76-49 win over East Allegheny in Section 3-4A on Friday night. Trevor Kovatch added 11 for the Leopards (17-4, 10-1). Jayden Patterson scored 25 for...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s chief of staff resigns
Jake Wheatley, chief of staff to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, has resigned, the mayor’s office said Saturday. A statement sent to the media Saturday evening did not list a reason for the departure. Wheatley’s resignation was effective Jan. 29. “Jake has made extremely important contributions to my administration and the...
Taco Bell manager who killed employee testifies he feared victim
Zairyre Simmons was abused as a child and grew up in the foster care system. He watched a person get shot while playing basketball at a Homewood playground and later lost his best friend and older brother to violence. All of those circumstances — along with a 2018 incident when...
Thomas Jefferson, Neshannock, Butler win PIAA competitive spirit titles
Neshannock and Butler added to their trophy cases while Thomas Jefferson outdueled a WPIAL rival for its first title at the PIAA competitive spirit championships Friday in Hershey. Neshannock won the Class 2A Large Varsity division for the third straight year, posting a score of 80.87 to beat second-place Hickory...
Health data disappears as Trump administration targets ‘gender ideology’
Public health data disappeared from websites, entire webpages went blank and employees erased pronouns from email signatures Friday as federal agencies scrambled to comply with a directive tied to President Donald Trump’s order rolling back protections for transgender people. The Office of Personnel Management directed agency heads to strip “gender...
NFL officials spotting the football isn’t going away
The NFL will engage its Competition Committee on technology to take virtual line-to-gain measurements next season, but officials will continue to spot the football. There’s no current technology being considered that would help determine forward progress, which became a point of contention after Josh Allen was ruled short on a...
Philly DA: Local officials don’t have to comply with Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Friday local elected officials and law enforcement cannot be forced to comply with the Trump administration’s “Nazi stuff,” referring to the president’s planned crackdown on immigration. “Local law enforcement can volunteer to do Nazi stuff,” said Krasner, a Democrat. “I’m sure I...
Quantum Theatre spotlights historical abolitionist with ‘The Return of Benjamin Lay’
Quantum Theatre’s new production will shine a light on a historical rebel you won’t find in textbooks. Benjamin Lay was an 18th-century abolitionist and animal rights advocate. He was also part of the Quakers, a Christian religious community heavily present in Pennsylvania at the time he was alive. Lay was...
Jason W. Park: Hey Hegseth — for Pete’s sake, get a Eureka! moment
Pete Hegseth’s appointment to lead the Department of Defense involved the slimmest of margins and required the tie-breaking vote of Vice President JD Vance, 51-50. However, this was not before allegations of public drunkenness on one hand and sexual assault and spousal abuse on the other surfaced. Of course, even...
In brief: Audrey Hepburn presentation, business networking and more in Quaker Valley area
Library presentation A survivor of Nazi occupation in her childhood, Audrey Hepburn went on to become the it girl of films in the 1960s. Hepburn showcased her inner beauty, grace and style by becoming a noted humanitarian in later years. Discover the life of Audrey Hepburn and delve into her...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Jan. 31
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: A return to common sense with Trump
A president who wants to bring common sense to government. I wish he would bring common sense to the Trump haters of this opinion page. Hitler, threat to democracy, oligarchy, dictator, etc., etc. What do you think you just had? I don’t even know who was giving the orders for...
Letter to the editor: McCormick’s Hegseth vote is telling
One of the first tests of new Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick was how he would vote on the flawed nomination of the unqualified, immoral Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. McCormick failed his constituents, providing the deciding vote to install Hegseth. Throughout his campaign, McCormick cited his military experience and...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 31-Feb. 2
This weekend, we’ll get to find out whether Phil’s bringing us an early spring or six more weeks of this already-too-long winter. Whatever the weather, here are some things to do around town. Brigid This weekend is a holiday honoring Celtic goddess and Catholic saint Brigid, so come join a...
The Stroller, Jan. 31, 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 transportation available to...
