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Photos: Marc Fogel returns to U.S., greeted by Trump
Marc Fogel, an history teacher from Oakmont who was deemed wrongfully detained by Russia, was released and returned to the U.S. on Tuesday. Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Donald Trump, left Russia with Fogel and brought him to the White House, where Trump greeted him. “I feel like...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ rebellion against Trump is selfish
Now that the Democrats have lost their selfish hold on the American people, they are rebelling against a duly elected president and his appointees. In my opinion, it’s not because of their concern for the American people who had to endure four long years of a liberal, woke, incompetent Biden...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman’s objectivity refreshing
It’s been a breath of fresh air to see Sen. John Fetterman being objective in putting Pennsylvanians’ interests above political alliances. As Cabinet choices move through the confirmation process, Fetterman and Sen. Dave McCormick have a singular opportunity to play a critical role in restoring the health of all Americans....
Letter to the editor: Trump bringing Project 2025 to life
Anyone have voter remorse yet? I think anyone with half a brain can see what is happening. It’s Project 2025. The project President Trump said “I have nothing to do with.” Since it’s been proven that he lies often, we can assume he was lying when he said that. A...
The Stroller, Feb. 12, 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. Armstrong Conservation District to...
Letter to the editor: Preventing discrimination in Pittsburgh
This letter is to address concerns raised about my “no” vote on City Council Bill 1426 (“Pittsburgh government must focus on issues, not battling ideologies,” Feb. 6, TribLive). I voted yes on Bill 1425, introducing a ballot referendum to amend the Home Rule Charter to prohibit discrimination in who may...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 11, 2025
High schools Basketball WPIAL playoffs Boys Class 6A First round Monday’s schedule Woodland Hills (11-11) at Seneca Valley (11-11), 7 p.m.; North Hills (7-15) at Butler (15-6), 7 p.m.; Norwin (10-11) at Mt. Lebanon (15-7), 7 p.m. Quarterfinals Feb. 20 schedule Woodland Hills/Seneca Valley winner at Upper. St. Clair (20-2),...
High school roundup for Feb. 11, 2025: Peters Township rallies to knock off Mt. Lebanon
John Ripepi scored the game-winning goals with 3:22 left in the regulation to lift Peters Township to a 4-3 victory over first-place Mt. Lebanon in PIHL Class 3A hockey Tuesday night. Blacke Evancic and Luca Maietta also scored in the third period as Peters Township (6-10-2) came back from 3-1...
Seattle council passes bill letting police use weapons on crowds
SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council passed a bill Tuesday allowing police officers — in limited cases — to use weapons like tear gas, pepper spray and blast balls to control crowd movement during protests. Past councils greatly restricted the use of these so-called “less lethal” weapons in the wake...
Senator accuses Kash Patel of directing FBI personnel ‘purge’
WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday accused FBI director nominee Kash Patel of acting behind the scenes to direct a “purge” of career officials at the agency, adding to what he called “myriad red flags” about Patel ahead of a panel vote set for...
Woodland Hills claims school’s 7th WPIAL team rifle title
Led by two shooters with perfect scores, Woodland Hills claimed its first WPIAL team rifle championship since 2016 on Tuesday at the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club in Canonsburg. Avery Thomas and Shamira Pennell had perfect scores of 100-10x for the Wolverines. All eight scoring players for Woodland Hills hit the...
Commentary: U.S. Open and British Open put out the welcome mat for LIV Golf players. The door remains narrowVideo
SAN DIEGO — The road to Oakmont might have started in Riyadh, yet another reminder of the fractured landscape in golf. Along with Adrian Meronk winning $4 million for his first LIV Golf title in Saudi Arabia’s capital last week, he took the first step toward a spot in the...
Editorial: Finally. Marc Fogel is free
It took 1,278 days, but it finally happened. Marc Fogel, 63, of Oakmont, was released Tuesday from the Russian penal colony where he had been imprisoned since August 2021. He was sentenced to 14 years for possession of 17 grams of medical marijuana legally dispensed in Pennsylvania. It’s about damn...
21 Pine-Richland students snag 33 awards in arts competition; 4 head to national judging
Twenty-one Pine-Richland High School art students recently won 33 awards in the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition, including four Gold Key awards and 11 Silver Key awards. They are students of art teachers Ramon Riley and Mary Anne Andreassi. These awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists...
Ming Xie: If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance. Could the states manage this catastrophic event on their own? Normally, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as FEMA, is prepared...
‘Our prayers have been answered’: Marc Fogel freed from Russian prisonVideo
Clutching a can of Iron City beer with an American flag draped around his neck, Marc Fogel met President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday night, telling him he will forever be indebted to him. “President Trump is a hero,” the teacher from Oakmont said during his first...
15 Pine-Richland athletes officially commit to continuing sports journey at collegiate level
Fifteen student-athletes at Pine-Richland High School recently participated in National Signing Day, signaling their intent to continue their sports journey at the collegiate level. They are: Anthony Annichine, Tiffin University, baseball; Grant Argiro, Colgate University, football; Jackson Bojanic-Hubbell, Penn West-California, football; Roman Chiacco, University of Mount Union, football; James Cook,...
Fox Chapel area student achievements for the week of Feb. 11, 2025
Seven Fox Chapel Area School District students were selected to perform with the 2025 Pennsylvania Music Education Association (PMEA) Senior District 1 Band East at a concert on January 24 at Laurel Highlands High School. The senior students are Malik Choset (trumpet), Marina Dunham (bassoon) and Lindsay Gould (alto saxophone);...
Parmy Olson: AI resurrecting the dead threatens our grasp on reality
A cruel twist of fate led Jason Gowin to make a novel parenting decision. Days after his wife gave birth to their twin boys in 2019, she had a stroke. The doctors gave her two or three years to live. Gowin and his oldest son were devastated, but worse was...
Man breaks into and floods Poconos home over canceled Airbnb contract, cops say
A New York man apparently frustrated over the cancellation of an Airbnb contract broke into a Pocono area home and flooded it, police said. Daniel Peter Celban, 33, of Middle Island is charged with felony burglary, felony criminal trespass, felony criminal mischief, misdemeanor defiant trespass and misdemeanor resisting arrest. Court...
Letter to the editor: Ruled by a tyrant again
Two hundred and fifty years ago Americans started a war to end the rule of George III, a tyrant. Why, then, is a tyrant being allowed to rule over us again? Kenneth Powell New Kensington...
Gallery: Photos from Feb. 11, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: We didn’t vote for stealing of our personal information
Our checking and savings account numbers have been stolen. The Republican-led legislative branch has chosen to allow this to happen. Is it dereliction of duty? Is it abdicating their role? Is it abetting a crime? President Trump may have neutered them in fear of being primaried by deeper pockets. A...
Letter to the editor: Assumptions about Hegseth
Regarding the op-ed “Hey Hegseth — for Pete’s sake, get a Eureka! moment” and the letter ”McCormick’s Hegseth vote is telling” (Jan. 31, TribLive): The first writer compares his own issues with unproven accusations against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. This op-ed is pure speculation and is more a history...
Letter to the editor: We’re a representative republic
In life, decisions must be made. In a football game, one team wins, the other team loses. In a courtroom, one side wins, the other side loses. In an election, one candidate wins, the other loses. The liberals have been urging the demise of the electoral college. Our Founding Fathers...
