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PNC broadens branch expansion plan to more than 300 by 2030
PNC said Friday it will be opening more than 300 new branches by 2030, adding about 100 locations to its earlier plan as it looks to expand its in-person banking footprint. Even as digital banking and online payments have lowered the need for frequent branch visits, several U.S. lenders are...
U.S. government launches program to lower Medicaid drug prices
The U.S. government on Thursday unveiled a new program to cut prescription drug costs for Medicaid patients by tying prices to those paid in other countries. The announcement follows previous agreements between the White House and pharmaceutical companies to reduce drug prices for Americans, who often pay significantly more for...
Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico contained, U.S. official says
WASHINGTON — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps plotted to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico starting late last year, but the effort was contained and there is no current threat, a U.S. official said on Friday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the plot against the ambassador, Einat Kranz...
U.S. judge rejects Capital One $425 million settlement with depositors
A federal judge rejected Capital One’s $425 million settlement with depositors who said they were cheated out of high interest rates, saying the payout was too small and millions of account holders would continue to be short-changed. The class action settlement was intended to resolve claims that Capital One froze...
U.S. consumer sentiment weakens in November as government shutdown drags on
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer sentiment weakened to the lowest level in nearly 3½ years in early November amid worries about the economic fallout from the longest government shutdown in history, a survey showed on Friday. The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers said its Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 50.3...
U.S. Army to buy 1 million drones, in major acquisition ramp-up
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army aims to buy at least a million drones in the next two to three years and could acquire anywhere from a half million drones to millions of them annually in the years that follow, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said. Driscoll detailed the major ramp-up...
Trib embraces future with expanded digital access, fewer print editions
As the media landscape continues to evolve, Trib Total Media is taking bold steps to meet the moment — balancing its proud print legacy with an expanded digital presence that ensures readers continue to receive the trusted local journalism they depend on. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Trib will adjust...
Rep. Greg Vitali: Don’t trade away climate regulations
Canceling regulations to enter Pennsylvania in the Regional Green House Gas Initiative (RGGI) is now under consideration in commonwealth budget negotiations. Participation in RGGI is the most important thing Pennsylvania can do right now to combat climate change. Gov. Josh Shipiro and Pennsylvania House Democratic leaders should refuse to support...
Letter to the editor: Republicans and Democratics?
Since we refer to supporters of the Republican Party as “Republicans,” shouldn’t we style Democratic supporters “Democratics”? Alternatively, call them Republics and Democrats. Pick one style or the other. I don’t care which style you choose, but be consistent. This is America! Let’s get our ducks in a row. Some...
In arrest papers, police detail why Hempfield man became a suspect in Greensburg man’s death
The extensive use of cellphone towers to track the movements of a Hempfield man accused of bludgeoning to death an acquaintance and dumping his body in a remote area in Loyalhanna led to his arrest this week, state police said Friday. Tracking the movements of the suspect, Joseph C. Zvara,...
Letter to the editor: Families need utility relief
With the federal government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, delayed LIHEAP opening and inflation on the rise, families are facing compounded hardship challenging both food security and access to essential utilities. There’s an often overlooked option available that can help residents stretch their budgets even further: saving money on utility bills....
Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers bring old-fashioned good times to the Palace Theatre
On Thursday night, a pumped-up crowd at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg got to see the star of “Ghostbusters,” “Groundhog Day” and “Caddyshack” tear through the vocals of Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” Bill Murray has cultivated a decades-long career as an award-winning actor and comedian, cementing himself as...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 7-9
Before things really gear up for the holiday season, take advantage of this less-busy weekend with tons of happenings around the city. Try these out! Pet Expo Do you have a pet? Do you want a pet? Do you have family or friends with pets? This would be a great...
The Stroller, Nov. 7, 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. Purse bingo to aid...
Tapas Talks’ final event of the season features CEO of AE Works
The third and final Tapas Talks Event of the season was held on Oct. 23 in the Grand Ballroom of the Allegheny Country Club. It featured an inspiring presentation by Michael A. Cherock, founder, chairman and CEO of AE Works architecture and engineering firm. It was moderated by Todd DePastino,...
Letter to the editor: A beautiful day to Race for Grace
The 17th annual Race For Grace was a beautiful day to gather with 1,825 registrants, 322 volunteers and several hundred spectators to commemorate the life and love of Grace Elizabeth Ekis. It was a beautiful day to celebrate an amazing milestone of collectively raising $2.1 million in 17 races, with...
Shaler Area senior suffering from kidney failure hopes a donor will be found
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. For many teenagers, the hardest part of their day is figuring out what to wear or what they will eat for lunch....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 6, 2025
High schools Field hockey PIAA playoffs Class 3A Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule Villa Maria (21-2) vs. Mechanicsburg (18-4-1) at Exeter Township, 2 p.m.; Avon Grove (22-1) vs. Garnet Valley (17-7) at Perkiomen Valley, 2 p.m.; Penn Manor (20-4-1) vs. Parkland (18-6) at Exeter Township, 4 p.m.; Central Bucs West (18-4-1) vs....
High school roundup for Nov. 6, 2025: Seneca Valley hockey wins early season battle for 1st place
Braden Morin racked up three goals and two assists to power Seneca Valley to an 8-0 rout of North Allegheny (5-1) in an early season battle for first place in PIHL Class 3A hockey Thursday night. Cooper Hoehn had two goals and an assist, Owen Martin added a goal and...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Nov. 7-9
Before we fall into the holiday rush, get out this weekend and experience these great events: Pure Gold Wind the clock back to the good old days with Pure Gold at the Lamp Theatre. This group of talented musicians has kept things fresh with some new personnel and will bring...
Robert Morris knocks off Drake in eye-catching early season win
Hit hard by trasfers, the Robert Morris basketball team lost its entire starting lineup after reaching the NCAA Tournament last season. Two games into this season, a new cast of Colonials already has a signature win. Nikolaos Chitikoudis had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds and Darius Livingston...
Farmers’ Almanac announces last edition after over 200 years of publishing
The iconic and beloved Farmers’ Almanac, a guide to living in harmony with nature’s rhythm that has been published for two centuries, has reached its final season. The Lewiston, Maine-based company that produces the Almanac announced Thursday that the 2026 edition would be its last after it began publishing annually...
Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik to challenge Hochul for New York governor
Elise Stefanik plans to announce her bid for governor of New York on Friday, according to people with knowledge of the decision, pitting her against incumbent Kathy Hochul in a state that hasn’t elected a Republican candidate to the position since 2002. Stefanik, the 41-year-old representative for an upstate New...
Airlines cut hundreds of flights amid FAA shutdown directiveVideo
WASHINGTON — U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to cut 4% of flights at 40 major airports after the government imposed an unprecedented cut to air travel citing air traffic control safety concerns because of a record-setting government shutdown. The cuts, which began at 6 a.m., include about 700 flights from...
Supreme Court allows Trump’s passport policy targeting transgender people
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Donald Trump’s administration to bar applicants for U.S. passports from designating the sex reflecting their gender identities on the document, part of the Republican president’s crackdown on the rights of transgender Americans. The court granted the Justice Department’s request to lift a judge’s order...

