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Court releases Trump evidence in election interference case, with parts still sealed
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington on Friday made public a mixture of miscellaneous documents filed as evidence by prosecutors in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump over his push to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. Despite the disclosure, hundreds of pages in the new...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 18, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Westmoreland happenings: Trunk-or-treat, chicken and biscuit dinner, meetings, more
Fundraisers • Harrison City Area Woman’s Club will sponsor a craft show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 in Colton Hall, 3100 Block Road, Claridge. There will be a food truck, basket raffle, lottery basket and 50-50. • A chicken and biscuit dinner to benefit Mon Valley Paws...
Letter to the editor: Trump supporters flocking together
As I see Trump signs every place I go in Westmoreland County, sometimes three, four and five in a row, an old adage comes to mind: Birds of a feather flock together. I hope this doesn’t mean that we have lots of lying, cheating, tax-evading, law-breaking, bigoted, vengeful bullies who...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Oct. 18
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Is an end to Pa.’s 163-year ban on fortune telling in the cards? A tarot reader is suing to make it happen
It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to witches, hauntings, and all manner of supernatural goings-on. But if accepting money to tell fortunes is part of your spooky season plans, tread carefully: It’s illegal in Pennsylvania. According to a state law from 1861, “Any person who shall pretend,...
Letter to the editor: Davon Magwood will be a true leader
I encourage residents of District 55 to vote for Davon Magwood. Years ago, Magwood was one of my students at Schenley High School. He had a passion for government and leadership that has grown from co-creating our school’s Youth and Government Club to his present candidacy. Magwood’s work ethic and...
Letter to the editor: Where’s the outrage over abuse at the border?
It’s been quite a few weeks, and I am still stewing about your editorial about child sexual abuse (“There’s no excuse for not reporting child sexual abuse,” Sept. 1, TribLive). Where is your outrage about the sexual abuse occurring at the southern border? I don’t recall seeing any editorials concerning...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 18-20
It’s been a chilly week, but the temperature will be jumping back up this weekend. Get up, get out, shake off those cold work week blues and see what’s going on around town this weekend. Highmark International StrEAT Festival Hungry? Head to the Highmark International StrEAT Festival to satisfy all...
Letter to the editor: Trump lines his own pockets, not yours
I am just a little curious about something. If the economy is as bad as Donald Trump claims, why does he sell his overpriced official Donald Trump tacky merchandise? If the economy is so bad, does he think Joe Taxpayer (something he avoids) will hand over his rent money while...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 18-20
This past week has been long and chilly, but this weekend should be sunny and warm. Shake off that workday gloom and have some fun in the community with these events. Sweets on the Streets You sweet tooth is calling you down to this sugarfest in downtown Greensburg this Saturday....
The Stroller, Oct. 18, 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. Plum HS Sports Hall...
Plans for football/soccer field at Springdale High School move forward
The Allegheny Valley School Board is approaching crunch time on deciding where the Springdale Dynamos will play football next season. At Tuesday’s board meeting, the district will consider hiring a design professional to map out the development of a football/soccer facility at the high school and approving a request for...
In brief: Watershed festival, Halloween events and more in Sewickley area
Creatures of the Watershed Festival Join the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed Association and local environmental organizations on Oct. 26 for a free festival highlighting some of the amazing creatures that live in the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed. The festival will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Big Sewickley...
Letter to the editor: Trump and Harris — no comparison
If you are one of the few voters who can’t make up their minds about which candidate to vote for, maybe the following comparisons of the Trump and Harris/Biden administrations will help. If you believe a president has no more important job than to keep the country safe, a vote...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 17, 2024
High schools Cross country Thursday’s results TSTCA Championship At White Oak Park Boys Class 3A: 1. Ethan Vaughan, Fox Chapel, 15:38.31. 2. Andrew Peigh, North Allegheny, 15:43.35. 3. Max Smith, Seneca Valley, 15:52.84. 4. David Black, Fox Chapel, 15:53.34. 5. Griffin Martin, South Fayette, 15:54.55. 6. Jacob Nedimyer, St Marys,...
High school roundup for Oct. 18, 2024: Skyler Gates leads Brownsville volleyball to WPIAL playoff-clinching win
Skyler Gates had 24 kills and 10 blocks to lead Brownsville to a 3-1 victory over Chartiers-Houston (5-12, 5-9) in Section 3-2A girls volleyball Thursday night to clinch a spot in the WPIAL playoffs. Payton Evanchak added 28 assists and 13 service points, Mia O’Hern had eight service points and...
Belle Vernon nets OT winner to beat West Mifflin in WPIAL playoff opener
It took 104 minutes to decide a winner at “The Beach” at James Weir Stadium in Thursday night’s WPIAL Class 3A playoff qualifier between No. 16 Belle Vernon and No. 17 West Mifflin, but after a hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams, the Leopards claimed a 2-1 win in...
Hundreds gather at Penn State to hear from former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
UNIVERSITY PARK — Hundreds of Penn State students and community members stood in line on campus to hear former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speak and do a Q&A with audience members Thursday evening as part of Turning Point USA’s “You’re Being Brainwashed” tour. The event room in the Sparks...
Through the Years: 75 years ago, Joe Giordano scored Ken High’s only points in win
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. Joe Giordano’s 21-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was all Ken High needed in a 6-0 victory over Central Catholic on Oct....
Pittsburgh police chief’s decision to resume part-time refereeing draws criticism
Pittsburgh police Chief Larry Scirotto announced Thursday he will return to his passion of refereeing college basketball games part-time — apparently reversing an agreement with Mayor Ed Gainey not to officiate while serving as chief of Western Pennsylvania’s largest police force. Scirotto’s news came out of the blue in a...
Letter to the editor: Cherri Rogers will fight for workers
While the nationwide federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour, many state and municipal governments have introduced higher minimum wages that apply to workers within their jurisdictions. Thirty states have elected to have a higher minimum wage, with the lowest rate of $16 per hour. Since 2009, 20 states,...
Equipment, staffing make Allegheny County faster counting votes than Philadelphia area
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. A few relatively minor changes would allow Philadelphia to process mail ballots much faster and finish counting them much sooner after polls...
Featured Commentary: As Jews, we’re voting for Kamala Harris
As Jewish members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, serving others and bettering our community is not just a calling. It’s a commandment — one informed by our values, our faith and the legacies of our family members who survived pogroms and the Holocaust. These experiences move us to uphold...
Firefighters use foam to snuff out persistent smoke from hay bales in Hempfield
Greensburg and Hempfield fire crews Thursday put an end to smoldering from a fire that destroyed a storage barn Saturday afternoon at a Hempfield equestrian center. The fire briefly closed a section of Business Route 66 Saturday and ravaged a storage barn after a stubborn fire broke out, burning about...
