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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 6, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s results Class 5A Section 1 Penn-Trafford at McKeesport, ppd. Class 2A Section 2 Brentwood at Leechburg, ppd. Nonsection Beaver at Lincoln Park, ppd. Tuesday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Seneca Valley, 7:30 p.m. New Castle at Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m. North Allegheny at Woodland...
High school roundup for Jan. 6, 2024: Karis Thomas sets pace for Shady Side Academy
Karis Thomas hit six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points to lead Shady Side Academy to a 54-26 victory over Deer Lakes in Section 2-3A girls basketball Monday night. Cassie Sauer added nine points and Cameron Capel had eight for the Bulldogs (12-0, 5-0). Rowan Kelly led the Lancers (8-3,...
Parents of teen killed in McCandless crash sue driver for wrongful death
The parents of a Beaver County student who was killed when the car she was traveling in with five others crashed at a McCandless intersection are suing the driver. Taylor Orlowski, 18, of Baden was killed in the one-car crash Dec. 23, 2023. Jonathan Tourney, 14, of Richland also was...
Man who tossed explosives at police officers during Pitt protest sentenced to 5 years
The University of Pittsburgh police sergeant said Brian DiPippa ruined her life. DiPippa, 38, was protesting at a university event in Oakland hosted by the Pitt College Republicans on April 18, 2023, when, investigators said, he threw a homemade explosive into a line of officers providing security there. The officer,...
What a new study does — and doesn’t — say about fluoride and its link to IQ
A new report linking fluoridated drinking water to lower IQ scores in children is sure to ratchet up the debate over a practice that’s considered one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. The report published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics synthesizes the results of dozens of research...
A small group of donors dominated these high-profile Pa. races during the 2024 election
HARRISBURG — A handful of groups were responsible for the vast majority of donations and independent spending in high-profile Pennsylvania elections for positions that make critical decisions about public education funding, investing state savings and more. A Spotlight PA analysis of eight races — three for consequential row offices and...
John Dorfman: Robot Portfolio gained 22% in 2024
The Robot Portfolio returned more than 22% last year but was edged out by the surging Standard & Poor’s 500. Each year, the Robot — a naive stock-picking paradigm — generates a theoretical portfolio of 10 very unpopular stocks. The idea is that stocks advance by exceeding expectations, and low...
Here’s a look at the highlights of Pittsburgh theater in 2025
For theater lovers in Pittsburgh, 2025 is a year full of the promise of great shows. From national tours to community theater, well-worn favorites to world premieres, 2025’s stage calendar is quickly filling with highly anticipated productions. Here’s a look at shows for which you should get tickets as soon...
Lanhee J. Chen: Romney’s Senate exit marks an end to the bipartisanship Washington desperately needs
Mitt Romney delivered his farewell speech before the U.S. Senate in early December. It isn’t hyperbole to say it marked the end of an era. Romney’s decades in public service will be considered historic — he is the only American to serve as governor of one state and senator for...
Proposed Allegheny County Jail warden spent career with state Department of Corrections
The proposed choice to become Allegheny County’s new warden retired two years ago from a lengthy career with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and once served for several months as the interim warden at the jail he now seeks to run. According to his resume, Trevor Wingard most recently served...
Hempfield grad Jordan Crupie excels leading off 200 medley relay for IUP women’s swimming
As a junior at Hempfield, swimmer Jordan Crupie posted a time of 57.57 seconds in the 100 backstroke. That was her personal best at the time, and she anticipated trimming a few more ticks from that mark before she headed off to IUP to continue swimming. But she remained stalled...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Jeannette’s Stone Markham
After Jeannette’s football team made a run to the WPIAL Class A semifinals, the boys basketball team has stepped up in similiar fashion, opening its season with a perfect 9-0 overall record and 3-0 mark in the section. The strong start builds on last year’s success, when the Jayhawks reached...
Knoch grad Kennedy Christy finishes volleyball career at Juniata with 3rd consecutive national title
As she segued from her final collegiate volleyball season to the holiday season, Kennedy Christy accompanied some friends to Hawaii. And if anybody deserved to relax on the warm beaches of the 50th state, it was Christy. Every college athlete dreams of going out a champion, and the Knoch grad...
Amir Sommer: Our words about Israel-Hamas war can add to hostilities — or help on path to peace
The language people use to talk about the Israel-Hamas war has power: It can contribute to misunderstanding and alienation, but it can also bring about appreciation for concepts that can seem impossible during this kind of conflict, such as peace. I was born to a Palestinian Arab father and an...
Gallery: Photos from Jan. 6, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Good riddance to Biden
Regarding the letter “Thankful for Biden’s accomplishments” (Dec. 26, TribLive), here are some additional “accomplishments” to that list: a 22% rise in inflation; a disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan; an unsecured southern border allowing millions of illegal migrants, including criminals and terrorist invaders, to enter the country, resulting in murders of...
Nippon, U.S. Steel file 2 suits after Biden administration blocks $15 billion deal
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel are suing to challenge the Biden administration’s decision to block a proposed deal for the Japanese company to acquire the Pittsburgh-based steelmaker for nearly $15 billion. At the same time, the companies also filed suit Monday in Pittsburgh against Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the company’s CEO and...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Jan. 6, 2025
Plum School Board approves pay increase for security, crossing guards The Plum School Board in December approved a 20% pay increase for security and crossing guards. The hourly pay rate increased from $15 to $18 on Jan. 1. Guards will receive a 3% annual raise, contingent upon receiving a satisfactory...
Letter to the editor: 1 commissioner could get the job done in Westmoreland County
By the time the next primary rolls around, our three Westmoreland County commissioners will be earning over $100,000 each. Those three plus their staff will cost the county over $500,000. Why do we need three people to make a decision? One commissioner and two staff members would save the county...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Jan. 6, 2025
Open forum to discuss transportation rescheduled The Penn Hills School Board has postponed an open forum to discuss transportation services in the school district after there was a heating system failure at Linton Middle School. According to a post on the district’s website, the forum will be hosted later in...
Editorial: Republican budget gimmicks: Just say no
The Republican Party’s new majority has become deeply split over the legislative path ahead. Some lawmakers want to prioritize defense, energy and immigration. Others want to focus on taxes first. Still others want everything, all at once, preferably while humiliating their opponents. A more modest agenda would better suit their...
The Stroller, Jan. 6, 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 lunch planned at...
A small group of donors dominated these high-profile Pa. races during the 2024 election
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 — A handful of groups were responsible for the vast majority of donations and independent spending in high-profile Pennsylvania elections for positions that make...
Letter to the editor: The dangers of K2/Spice at Allegheny County Jail
The synthetic drug K2/Spice is illegal and dangerous, and it is being used at the Allegheny County Jail as well as other jails across the country. A person can get “high” from the drug, but the drug can have very serious side effects: tachycardia, convulsions, kidney failure, hallucinations, paranoia and...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Jan. 6, 2025
Free talk to spotlight Hello Neighbor, an outreach for refugees The Fox Chapel Area affiliate of the American Association of University Women will host a free program on Jan. 14 titled “Hello Neighbor: Welcome to Pittsburgh.” The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. It will...
