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Gallery: Photos from Sept. 13, 2024
Here is a selection of photos from Western Pa., around the country and world, and from space, for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024....
Letter to the editor: Will Trump help workers?
Donald Trump congratulated Elon Musk for his willingness to fire workers seeking higher wages and better working conditions. “You’re the greatest cutter,” Trump said. “Look at what you do. You walk in, you just say: ‘You want to quit?’ They go on strike. And you (Elon) say: ‘That’s OK, you’re...
Dave Portnoy ranks attractiveness of Pittsburghers. It isn’t pretty
He might like our pizza, but Dave Portnoy doesn’t find Pittsburghers to be very good looking. Last week, the founder and owner of Barstool Sports was in and around the city reviewing various pizza shops. In between, he offered commentary of the appearance of Pittsburgh residents. “This is the second...
‘We’ve got to earn every vote,’ Kamala Harris says during stop in JohnstownVideo
Vice President Kamala Harris made a nearly two-hour campaign stop in Johnstown on Friday afternoon before heading east to Wilkes-Barre as she continued a push to win over Pennsylvania voters. “I feel very strongly that we’ve got to earn every vote, and that means spending time with folks in the...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 13
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: Mistick leaves out details on Trump’s Arlington visit
Columnist Joseph Sabino Mistick is a member of the Democrat media propaganda machine. The latest example was his column “A president for all Americans” (Aug. 31, TribLive), in which he claimed Donald Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery was a political farce. Here is what Mistick didn’t tell you. The...
Pittsburgh moves to pay $500K to end Fern Hollow lawsuit
The Gainey administration has asked Pittsburgh City Council and a judge to approve a $500,000 payment to the victims of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse to resolve litigation. The move, announced in a press release at 6:30 a.m. Friday by Pittsburgh Deputy Mayor Jake Pawlak, came as a surprise to...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 13-15
It may be Friday the 13th, but there’s a scary amount of fun stuff going on around Pittsburgh. Take a jaunt around town for tasty food, cool art or awe-inspiring homes. Pittsburgh County Fair Even in the city, it’s still possible to get homemade and homegrown products. Visit Allegheny Commons...
Fall programming, Italian Mass and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge....
The Stroller, Sept. 13, 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. Sonward Youth program looking...
Review: ‘Hamilton’ still lives up to the hype
The 2024-25 season for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh started off with a bang at the Benedum Center. “Hamilton” — the season’s first show — continues to earn its place as a cultural juggernaut with a stellar cast and impeccable production. Starting in 1776 and ending with...
Laurels & lances: Solemnity, spotlights & sweets
Laurel: To remembrance. Whether it was the small, local services such as that of Lower Burrell American Legion Post 868 or the larger events at the places where lives were lost, Southwestern Pennsylvania took a moment Wednesday in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It was that time...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 13-15
If everyone gets through Friday the 13th, there’s still plenty of weekend left to get out and about. Here are some happenings to brighten up the days ahead: Hispanic heritage celebration Observe Hispanic Heritage Month with The Westmoreland Museum of American Art on Sunday. The museum is open from 10...
Letter to the editor: Trump was a failure on economy
It is extremely important that the press recalls and reports accurate facts on Donald Trump’s management of the economy, 2017 to 2021. • His tax cuts yielded $7.8 trillion in additional national debt. • Wealthy Americans paid a net lower tax rate than middle-income Americans. • Trump’s term ended with...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 12, 2024
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Class 3A North Allegheny 4, Norwin 0 Pine-Richland 8, Mt. Lebanon 0 Class 2A Peters Township 2, Penn-Trafford 1 Latrobe 2, Upper St. Clair 1 Class A Shady Side Academy 3, Oakland Catholic 0 Football Thursday’s results Westinghouse 68, Perry 0 Friday’s schedule WPIAL...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 12, 2024: Joshua Palacios belts single, double, triple for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 72-66) beat Rochester (Nationals), 6-2. DH Joshua Palacios (.271) went 3 for 4 with an RBI double, a single and a triple. C Jason Delay (.286) was 2 for 4 with a pair of RBI singles. 2B Ji Hwan Bae (.344) was 1 for 2 with a two-run...
High school roundup for Sept. 12, 2024: West Allegheny hands 1st loss to Chartiers Valley
Aaron Bouch had a goal and an assist to lead West Allegheny to a 4-0 victory over Chartiers Valley (4-1, 3-1) in a matchup of top teams in Section 4-3A boys soccer Thursday. Anthony Mimna added a goal and Zach Wallace and Mack Santoro combined on the shutout for West...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro will headline a reproductive rights rally for Kamala Harris campaign in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will kick off Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign’s “Fighting for Reproductive Freedom” bus tour at 11 a.m. Sunday morning in Philadelphia. The popular Democratic governor will headline the Old City event alongside Hadley Duvall, a Kentucky reproductive rights advocate whose stepfather sexually abused and impregnated her...
Chuck Schumer tees up 2nd vote on IVF
The Senate is expected to take another vote on legislation next week that would expand access to and coverage of in vitro fertilization as Democrats look to pressure Republicans to take a stand on IVF policies former President Donald Trump has called for on the campaign trail. Lawmakers have heightened...
Trial begins for Tarentum man charged with sexually assaulting child
A trial for a Tarentum man charged with sexually assaulting a 6-year-old opened this week in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, where the alleged victim took the stand Thursday. Brian Jefferies, 27, is charged with aggravated indecent assault of a child, unlawful contact, endangering the welfare of children, indecent exposure,...
Love Your Library at Northern Tier in Richland
September marks the eighth annual Love Your Library campaign, and all donations made to Northern Tier Regional Library during the month will receive a prorated match from the Buncher Foundation. Library events and activities include: • Mamma Mia Disco Party, 3 p.m. Sept. 28. Join the chorus and sing along,...
Penn State QB Drew Allar displays improvement as a runner
James Franklin has been joking since Drew Allar’s freshman year, calling him “Lamar Allar” after Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson — one of the best dual-threat signal callers in the NFL. The nickname hasn’t quite held its weight — until now. The junior quarterback long has been heralded for his...
Biden jokingly dons Trump hat while meeting with Shanksville families
While meeting with firefighters in Shanksville on Wednesday, President Joe Biden did something quite unthinkable in an election campaign — wear the opposition’s merch. The president was at the fire station near the Flight 93 Memorial, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, while marking the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks,...
Monroeville area: Medicare talk, fall craft festival, Gershwin program, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Jazz program Join Ron Bickel for jazz performances from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 30 at Monroeville Public Library’s Gallery Space. Bickel will provide commentary and explanation about the jazz tunes and styles played. An adjunct professor of piano at Duquesne University,...
Plum Boy Scout organizes box lunch donation for Light of Life Mission
Braden DiBello, a member of Boy Scout Troop 111 in Plum, recently earned his Eagle Scout rank in part by organizing a team of 40 youth and adult volunteers to assemble nearly 200 box lunches for donation to the Light of Life Mission. DiBello is a 2024 Plum graduate, and...
