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Starbucks union baristas to walk out in 40 cities in push for contract talks
More than 1,000 Starbucks unionized baristas in over 40 U.S. cities launched an open-ended strike on Thursday, the union said, escalating their push for a collective bargaining agreement over pay and other benefits at the coffee giant. The walkout, which the union said will begin with 65 stores, coincides with...
Greensburg man dies in wrong-way crash on Route 22
A wrong-way driver died after a head-on crash in Murrysville Thursday morning, said Police Chief Tom Kusinsky. Authorities aren’t sure why a 72-year-old Greensburg man was traveling east in the westbound lanes around 6:15 a.m. before slamming into another vehicle. Kusinsky said police received a call at 6:08 a.m. to...
Letter to the editor: Trump administration withholding food from citizens
Last week, I met one of the 42 million low-income Americans for whom SNAP benefits ceased during the government shutdown. He was using the last of his benefits at the grocery store but remained short of funds. Because of the kindness of strangers, he left with all of his items...
Jonas Brothers make themselves at home at PPG Paints Arena
If we ever needed proof that boy band fervor is alive and well, we need look no further than the Jonas Brothers. The trio rode the next wave of screaming female fans after NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys, coming to prominence for the Disney set in the mid-to-late aughts. Thus...
The Stroller, Nov. 13, 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. Annual Christmas show planned...
Westmoreland happenings: Winter Wonderland, pancake breakfast, soup sale, more
Class • Cook Township Community Center will offer a free self-defense class for women 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the center, 1714 Route 711 Must be 17. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-593-7471 or cooktwpcc@yahoo.com. Fundraisers • Greensburg Church of the Brethren, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg, will sell a...
Letter to the editor: Filibusters and shutdowns
In 2013, the then-majority Democrats in the Senate, under the leadership of Sen. Harry Reid, changed U.S. Senate rules regarding the filibuster to eliminate it, but only for approving presidential appointees. This was done in deference to then-President Obama, because Republicans refused to approve his appointments. That change allowed Obama’s...
Editorial: Ending of government stalemates doesn’t negate damage
November is when families finally come together around a table and accomplish one thing that may have been hard to do for months. They have a meal and try to get along. Maybe it’s the impending Thanksgiving holiday that has prompted the Pennsylvania and federal governments to finally do what...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 12, 2025
High schools Field hockey PIAA playoffs Championship Saturday’s schedule At Cumberland Valley Class 3A Emmaus (27-1) vs. Central Bucs West (20-4-1), 3 p.m. Class 2A Warwick (23-5) vs. Palmyra (22-3), 1 p.m. Class A Susquenita (23-2) vs. Boiling Springs (21-3), 11 a.m. Football Class 6A Championship Saturday’s schedule Central Catholic...
In brief: Happenings throughout the North Allegheny Journal area
Public hearing set on McCandless budget McCandless will hold a public hearing on its 2026 proposed budget at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 during the council meeting in Town Hall, 9955 Grubbs Road. A budget presentation was held Nov. 10 by finance director Brittany Yavorka and town Manager John Schwend. The...
U.S. government reopens, but deep political divisions remain
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life Thursday after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food assistance to low-income Americans and forced more than 1 million workers to go unpaid for more than a month. But the deep political divisions that...
House passes deal to end longest government shutdown
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, moving past a political mess that has lasted for 43 days and left millions of Americans unable to travel or afford food. The measure passed on a vote of 222-209 and now heads...
Trump warns GOP after he’s named in Epstein emails
WASHINGTON – Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker, wrote that President Donald Trump “spent hours at my house” with one of Epstein’s victims and allegedly “knew about the girls,” according to emails House Democrats released Nov. 12. The White House called the Democratic release of the emails...
Adelita Grijalva sworn in after 7-week delay, securing Epstein files vote
WASHINGTON – In his first order of business after a nearly two-month-long recess, House Speaker Mike Johnson swore in Arizona Democratic congresswoman Adelita Grijalva on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The official action took place seven weeks after her special election victory in September to replace her late father in Congress. The...
4 reasons for Penn State to be concerned vs. Michigan State
Over the past two weeks, Penn State not only had to face the best that the Big Ten had to offer, but also the best the nation had to offer. And despite having the lead against the No. 2 team in the nation with a little under two minutes to...
Antonio Brown posts bail, agrees to house arrest before attempted murder trial
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown must wear a GPS ankle monitor and await trial at home after posting a $25,000 bail, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Brown pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge stemming from an alleged shooting outside of an internet-celebrity boxing match May 16....
White House says Trump is committed to a $2,000 dividend to Americans using tariff income
WASHINGTON -President Donald Trump is committed to providing Americans a $2,000 check using money that has come into government coffers from Trump’s tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump’s staff is exploring how to go about making the plan a...
Lawyer claims bad blood preceded Pittsburgh road-rage slaying as trial opens
Both the prosecutor and the defense attorney agreed on the basic facts at the crime scene in Pittsburgh’s South Hills — all captured on video by city cameras. Connor Makstutis, who was in his silver Ford Ranger on Banksville Road near Crane Avenue during evening rush hour on March 13,...
Destenie Nock: Heat or hope — what happens when energy aid freezes before winter
There are life-and-death consequences for millions of households as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. Every fall, millions of families wait for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to begin aid distribution so they can manage their energy bills. This year, that wait is stretching into winter. Because...
Panini A. Chowdhury: Can America afford to fear her own cities?
Can America truly thrive while its cities are under siege — not only from political neglect like Electoral College and recent gerrymandering attempts, but from a spreading narrative of fear? This isn’t merely a partisan issue. It’s an economic, social and existential one. Our urban centers are the beating heart...
Bill Crawford leaving WDVE’s Morning Show
Comedian Bill Crawford on Wednesday announced he is leaving 102.5 WDVE’s Morning Show to focus on standup comedy. “It is weird as hell to be saying this out loud,” he said during the show. “This show has been such a huge part of my life.” Crawford, who has been on...
Letter to the editor: Bibles on doorsteps a metaphor for society
As I walked up to my door the other day, I noticed a book on the porch. What I found was a bible from a local church with a note on the back. Apparently, these unsolicited books were left on everyone’s doorstep. No one ordered them, just as no one...
In brief: Turkey Trot, Cochran Hose holiday events and more in Sewickley area
Turkey Trot registration open Registration is open for the Sewickley Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 27 at War Memorial Park. Perfect for runners, walkers and families, the scenic 5K through Sewickley supports the YMCA’s Faith in Action program, helping neighbors in need. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. and awards...
In brief: Fox Chapel hockey alumni game, police chief search and more
Fox Chapel hockey alumni game Fox Chapel hockey alumni return every year to play against the varsity and JV teams. Come back to your home ice and make some memories! On Nov. 26, the Alpha Rink in Harmarville will host the Fox Chapel Hockey Alumni game at 5 p.m. Donation...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 12, 2025
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to distant corners of the globe, TribLive’s Photo Adventure captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Through the lenses of photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection, and the beauty found in everyday life. It’s...
