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Lawrence McCullough: Pittsburgh arts rise to the political moment
A hallmark of live theater is presenting plays that offer audiences the opportunity to examine important social issues of the day in a fresh, often provocative light. That recently transpired in an unexpected manner when Fowlerville Community Theatre’s production of “The Diary of Anne Frank” was menaced by a masked...
Car fire slows Route 28 traffic in Harrison
Northbound traffic on Route 28 was snarled briefly Tuesday when a car caught fire shortly after 9 a.m. between Exits 15 and 16 in Harrison. No injuries were reported, and all travel lanes have reopened....
Letter to the editor: Election positives — no fraud claims, no violence
I work at trying to have a positive attitude and see the bright side. Good results from the presidential election? No claims of voter fraud! Transfer of power in January is likely to be free of violence! That’s all the positives I can see for now. Secretly I am ready...
Letter to the editor: As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s strive for unity
Thanksgiving is around the corner and as we reflect on the recent election, know that some of us are celebrating a victory and some of us are mourning a loss. A thought: By Thanksgiving, let’s bring our focus to our great communities that we all love with a good gesture...
Letter to the editor: Where did all those votes go?
The total popular vote in the 2020 presidential election was 155,506,285, according to the Federal Election Commission. Joe Biden received 81,282,916 popular votes. Donald Trump received 74,223,369 popular votes. As of this writing, the total popular vote in the 2024 presidential election was 145,567,700. Kamala Harris received 70,916,946 popular votes,...
Letter to the editor: Our tax system is not fair
Paul Kengor’s column “Trump’s tax cuts for fat-cat billionaires?” (Oct. 24, TribLive) did not give us the whole picture. He states that the bottom 50% of income earners in America pay only 2.3% of federal income tax. But he fails to mention that nearly 50% of full-time workers do not...
Editorial: Regionalization could rescue volunteer fire departments
Pennsylvania has 67 counties. Those counties contain 2,560 municipalities of various sizes, each with its own internal organizations. There are 2,400 fire departments, according to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. More than 2,300 of those are strictly volunteer. Another 72 are a mix of volunteers with at least...
Letter to the editor: Democrats won’t win again unless they change
It’s fun, however pathetic, to watch Democrats eat themselves alive as they race to place blame for the catastrophic election loss. I have a clue: Maybe it’s their arrogance, or maybe it’s their assumption that they are intellectually superior over millions of racist, fascist, Nazi, homophobic pieces of garbage known...
The Stroller, Nov. 19, 2024: 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. Allegheny Valley Association of...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s mob won’t ‘Make America Great Again’
Why did Trump supporters vote for a criminal mob to take over our government? I suspect ignorance. In my opinion, the GOP has been using 1930s Nazi-style tactics to promote their agenda for a long time. The only difference is instead of targeting Jews, the GOP victimizes immigrants. How ironic,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 18, 2024
Football WPIAL playoffs Championship Saturday’s schedule Class 5A Pine-Richland (11-1) vs. Peters Township (11-1) at Acrisure Stadium, 8 p.m. Class 3A Avonworth (10-3) vs. Central Valley (7-5) at Acrisure Stadium, 5 p.m. Class 2A Seton LaSalle (11-0) vs. South Park (11-1) at Acrisure Stadium, 2 p.m. Class A Fort Cherry...
High school roundup for Nov. 18, 2024: Christopher Muschar sparks North Hills with 5-point night
Christopher Muschar racked up three goals and two assists and Ameer Cooper scored twice to lead North Hills to a 10-1 victory over Freeport in PIHL Class A hockey Monday night. Dillon Cobaugh added a goal and two assists for North Hills (3-3). Aiden Bauman scored for Freeport (1-7). Avonworth...
Elon Musk, senior Trump adviser have ‘massive blowup’ over Cabinet picks
Elon Musk had a ” massive blowup ” with a top aide for President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago because the pair reportedly disagreed on Cabinet appointments. Musk, believed to have spent around $120 million to get Trump elected, engaged the incoming president’s longtime adviser Boris Epshteyn in a “huge explosion”...
Peters Township goalkeeper Molly Kubistek wins Moe Rosensteel Award as top girls soccer player
For the first time, a goalkeeper has won the Moe Rosensteel Most Outstanding Player Award. Molly Kubistek of Peters Township won the award, given annually to the top girls soccer player in the WPIAL since 2019. Kubistek, a University of Cincinnati recruit, led Peters Township to the WPIAL Class 4A...
Pa. Supreme Court forbids counties from counting mail-in ballots with date errors
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Monday that mail-in ballots in the Nov. 5 election that lacked handwritten dates or were improperly dated on their outer envelopes as required under state law cannot be counted. The ruling comes as several counties have been tallying those votes. In a four-page order, the...
Pitt men’s soccer awarded No. 2 overall seed for NCAA Tournament; Robert Morris, WVU also qualify
Pitt’s men’s soccer team was rewarded for a strong regular season with the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament on Monday. The Panthers (12-5) earned a first-round bye and will host the winner of Cornell and Fordham at 5 p.m. Sunday, in the round of 32. Ohio State...
Disruptive Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter not getting much help from officials
Abdul Carter got mauled. The star Penn State defensive end, after getting wrapped up and held by Purdue’s left tackle, preventing him from sacking quarterback Hudson Card, looked at the back judge Saturday asking for a flag. It didn’t come. Carter was in disbelief. Two plays later, Carter did get...
Rich-Mar Rotary provides Peace Pole for Pine
For nearly three centuries, carolers of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” have vocalized the line: Peace on earth and mercy mild As such, the dedication of a new Peace Pole at the Pine Community Center came at an appropriate time of year. Brought to the center by the Rich-Mar Rotary...
Judge rejects cop killer Poplawski’s request for time, money to prepare appeal
Lawyers for the man convicted of killing three Pittsburgh police officers 15 years ago say they need a year plus funding for 500 hours of work to thoroughly investigate their client’s claims for appeal. On Monday, a judge gave them just a fraction of that. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge...
Colleen Friend: My school district has saved over a million dollars by going solar. With Solar for Schools, your district could be next
As a superintendent for Carlisle Area School District, I have a lot to balance. CASD encompasses 77 square miles, with seven elementary schools, two middle schools and a comprehensive high school boasting its own Career and Technology Center. We educate approximately 5,200 students, and our student body is diverse and...
Knoch grad Brynne Smith proves quick study in 1st season as setter with Penn State Behrend women’s volleyball
Brynne Smith wasn’t sure what to expect heading into her freshman season with the Penn State Behrend women’s volleyball team. The Knoch grad had hoped to play a regular role on the team, but, with it being her first season of college athletics, she didn’t know how feasible that would...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Tyler Pipon
Last year, Franklin Regional’s boys soccer team finished 12-9 overall, which included a trip to the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals. That wasn’t good enough for the Panthers. This year, they finished 14-4-2 overall, including an 8-2 record in Section 3-3A, and reached the WPIAL championship game. “I thought we had...
Southmoreland grad Zach Cernuto has played many roles in Washington & Jefferson offense
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren has made waves across college football this season. The 6-foot-6, 261-pound senior has contributed to the Nittany Lions’ lofty ranking as a pass catcher and as a runner. Entering Saturday’s game against Purdue, Warren had 59 receptions for 681 yards and four touchdowns. He...
Conor Sen: Trump inherits an economy at a tricky time
Donald Trump will inherit, to all appearances, a solid economy when he assumes the presidency in January. After all, the stock market is at record highs, unemployment is low by historical standards and gross domestic product has been expanding at a healthy pace of around 2.5% so far this year....
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 18, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
