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Pennsylvania lawmaker among those being considered for Trump Cabinet post
A Pennsylvania member of Congress may be in line for a Cabinet post in the new Trump administration. House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson is among the candidates under consideration as Trump’s agriculture secretary, according to a report in E&E News/Politico. Thompson has served in the House since 2009, most recently...
President’s impact on election
President-elect Donald Trump made many promises on the campaign trail. He said he would eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay, deport masses of undocumented immigrants and solve the conflict in the Middle East. His supporters have celebrated his victory Tuesday, hoping a second Trump administration will mean a better...
Burrell boys hope to use long playoff run as building block
Experience and identity are going to be keys for coach Mike Fantuzzo and the Burrell boys basketball team this season. Experience was gained when Fantuzzo’s squad made it all the way to the WPIAL Class 3A championship game last season. The Bucs came into the playoffs as the No. 11...
Burrell girls boast exciting mix of youth, experience
Coming off a strong season, the Burrell girls basketball team looks to have an exciting combination of youth and experience this year. “We are still relatively young. We really only have two seniors,” coach Shawn Reddick said. “We’re going to be starting a lot of younger kids, which, you know,...
Bethel Park native Rick Sebak presents ‘A Short History of Route 88’
Beloved Pittsburgh documentarian Rick Sebak returned to his hometown of Bethel Park on Nov. 2 to present his short film “A Short History of Route 88” to community members at the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center. Tim Moury, president of the Bethel Park Historical Society, introduced Sebak to the audience...
Whitehall Borough Historical Society names Student of the Year
Whitehall Borough Historical Society hosted a program with author Tom McMillan on his book, “Flight 93,” on Oct. 24. That same night, the society’s History Student of the Year Award was presented to Baldwin High School senior Rakshya Kafle. She received a plaque and her name is inscribed in the...
Ross postal employee never misses work despite duties for Pittsburgh Steelers
Who bleeds black and gold and postal blue? Your local mail distribution clerk Mike Sieber, who moonlights as a member of the chain gang for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In all of the 40 years that Sieber has worked for the McKnight Post Office in Ross, he has never called off...
Sheldon H. Jacobson: Stanley Cups must be won in the front office before they are won on the ice
The 2024-25 National Hockey League season is well underway. All 32 teams began with a fresh start in the standings, and for some, a fresh roster on the ice. Though every team hopes to raise Lord Stanley’s cup in June, there are only a handful of teams that have a...
Florence cracks down on overtourism just as Italy hosts G7 tourist ministers in Renaissance city
ROME — The city of Florence took new measures Tuesday to crack down on overtourism, just as the Italian government hosts the Group of Seven tourism ministers in the Renaissance city and seeks to significantly boost the country’s place as a top visitor destination. Mayor Sara Funaro’s Cabinet approved a...
Federal judge hears evidence on blocking Pyrex plant closure in Charleroi
A federal judge will decide by the end of Thursday whether to block the closure of a Pyrex-making glassware plant in Charleroi that is a major employer in the Mon Valley. The Pennsylvania Attorney General is seeking a preliminary injunction to prohibit Centre Lane Partners, a private equity firm working...
1 injured in Washington Township crash; Route 66 reopened
One person was taken to a hospital after a tri-axle truck crashed early Tuesday on Route 66 near Poke Run Church Road in Washington Township. Police Chief Jason Montgomery said it was a single-vehicle accident. The driver was alert and conscious, Montgomery said. The cause is under investigation. “It looks...
Jim Nowlan: This is an obvious time for a Centrist Party in America
There is an open space for a significant new, centrist political party, created by the pull of the progressive and Donald Trump bases to their respective, opposite poles on the political spectrum. This is a daunting challenge, of course, yet there is precedent. Only once in American history has a...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 12, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: A collective, patriotic sigh of relief
When the results of the 2024 election were announced — Republicans taking the White House, the Senate and the House — I heard a collective, patriotic sigh of relief spreading across our great nation. Jeanne Shields North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Written and unwritten rules
Our Constitution contains the written rules governing our political system. It floats on a sea of unwritten rules needed to make it work as intended. Adolf Hitler was not elected chancellor by voters. He was appointed chancellor by a conservative German president without consulting any parliament. This was perfectly legal....
Editorial: There is no place for hateful messages as we move on after election
Black Americans and women are being targeted by hateful messaging in the wake of last week’s presidential election. The racist messages are explicit in their referencing of slavery. They tell recipients they have been selected to pick cotton and tell them to be prepared to be picked up and transported...
The Stroller, Nov. 12, 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. Progressive Workshop opens center...
Hoarding disorder can drive families and communities apart. An Irwin nonprofit can help
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Cindy’s home has so much stuff that she can’t use certain areas. Boxes form...
Letter to the editor: Energy security bridges political divides
Regarding the article ”Fracking takes center stage in candidates’ pitches to Pennsylvania” (Oct. 31, TribLive): Pennsylvania voters are well-informed and aware of the benefits and broad bipartisan support for natural gas. Recent public opinion research shows strong support among Pennsylvania voters for expanding natural gas development as an essential strategy...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 11, 2024
High school Field hockey PIAA tournament Semifinals Tuesday’s schedule Class 3A Villa Maria Academy (23-1) vs. Emmaus (25-1) at Exeter Township, 6 p.m.; Central Bucks West (22-4) vs. Conestoga (20-3) at Methacton, 6 p.m. Class 2A Kennett (16-7-1) vs. Northern York (21-3) at Millersville University, 6 p.m.; Palmyra (17-5) vs....
High school roundup for Nov. 11, 2024: Unbeaten Mt. Lebanon drops Upper St. Clair
Chayce Stasiowski had two goals and an assist to lead undefeated Mt. Lebanon to a 4-1 victory over Upper St. Clair in PIHL Class 3A hockey Monday night. Xavier Bias and Aiden Ziolkowski also scored for Mt. Lebanon (6-0). Jackson Rose had a goal for Upper St. Clair (3-3-1). Avonworth...
Trump planning to choose Marco Rubio to lead State Department in historic first
President-elect Donald Trump plans to tap U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, making him the first Latino to helm the State Department, according to a source familiar with the plans. Trump’s selection of Rubio, born in Miami to Cuban parents, is expected to assuage fears among GOP...
Black cheerleader at Cumberland Valley made to act like a ‘pet’ as white teammates took videos, lawsuit says
A competitive cheer team from a Pennsylvania high school was staying in a Florida hotel to compete in a national competition when a freshman cheerleader received a knock on her door. It was a teammate telling her to come to another room where other members had gathered during the February...
Citizens and Molson Coors look good based on book value
Stocks that are cheap relative to book value appeal to me a great deal. What’s book value? It’s basically a company’s net worth — its assets minus its liabilities. The figure is often expressed per share of common stock. General Motors Co. (GM), for example, has a book value of...
How did Pa. Dems keep the state House during a red wave? Meet Frank Burns
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. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania House Democrats have clung to their one-vote majority despite a statewide wave of GOP wins that...
