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AI: The new financial adviser? Not quite yet
Eric Kish is a fan of artificial intelligence. The Tarentum resident said he’s seen its efficiency through his work at a local insurance agency. “It makes processes go quicker — 24 hours a day as opposed to 9 to 5 when you have to talk to someone,” he said. Kish...
Pittsburgh police sergeant injured in melee on the South SideVideo
A Pittsburgh police officer was injured early Saturday morning while trying to break up a fight in the 1500 block of East Carson Street. The sergeant, who suffered an apparent broken ankle, was transported to a local hospital, a police spokeswoman said. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. as the...
Special Olympics North America Softball Championship brings joy to the diamond
They snatched line drives out of the air, pinned their opponents in the rundown and made close tags at the plate. They cheered at the great plays, grumbled at the bad ones and danced with the umpires. “They treat each other like family. Watch the sportsmanship they display,” said Jenni...
House probe into Afghanistan pullout to extend beyond electionVideo
House Republicans will extend a two-year investigation into the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan beyond a report to be released on Monday and until “well after the election” in November, according to a lawmaker leading the probe. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul said many questions remain as the panel...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
WPIAL boys and girls soccer rankings: Week of Sept. 9, 2024
WPIAL soccer rankings (Through Saturday’s games) Boys Class 4A Rank Team Last rank 1. Seneca Valley (5-1) 1 2. North Allegheny (4-1-1) 2 3. Plum (3-0-2) 4 4. Fox Chapel (3-1-1) 3 5. Peters Township (3-1-1) 5 Out: None … Class 3A 1. Thomas Jefferson (3-0-1) 1 2. Franklin Regional...
Penn State defense’s ‘sloppy’ start, 2nd-half turnaround fuels win over Bowling Green
As 35-point favorites against Bowling Green, Penn State returned home to a partially renovated Beaver Stadium on Saturday. Pregame rain cleared, the Nittany Lions deferred to the second half after winning the coin toss and booted the opening kickoff out of the end zone for a touchback. Then sixth-year Bowling...
Letter to the editor: New Latrobe high school scheduling hurts students
Last year, Greater Latrobe School District administrators did what was best for the students. Students had daily time to enrich themselves in different activities in school, get the educational help they needed, and eat lunch in places like the band room, commons and courtyards. Students had an hour of free...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 8, 2024
Bellevue Kathleen Beatty sold property at 608 Forest Ave. to Eva Rybak for $187,500. Franklin Park Estate of Donald Corace sold property at 2613 S. Hunters Point Court to Lanxi Tang for $301,100. Hampton Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 5064 Chalfant Ln to Jonathan Martin and Michelle Lynne Sharp...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 8, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Deutche Bank Natl Tr Co. Tr sold property at 2162 Garrick Drive to Prestige Property Develop LLC for $210,000. Monroeville Roger Oster sold property at 232 Center Road to Monroeville Re Holdings LLC for $550,000. Kamakshi Venkatasubramanian sold property at 213 Mallard Drive to Antonio Matthew Vecchiola...
Letter to the editor: Not too late to keep the trees in Hempfield development
The television program “Today” on Aug. 27 featured a report that shows how greening communities can improve the health of residents. Trees actually reduce inflammation in humans, which means reducing long-term chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer. No prescription needed. The property between the Mt. Pleasant Road and Cedar...
Editorial: Gun crimes can be lightning fast or take years to claim a life
We think of violence — especially gun violence — as something that is lightning fast. A gunshot is almost a measure of something here one minute and gone the next. Superman famously is described as “faster than a speeding bullet.” But speeding bullets are routinely caught by the slow or...
Letter to the editor: Harris, Dems own illegal immigration crisis
In his column “Playing politics with the border” (Aug. 24, TribLive), Joseph Sabino Mistick blames Donald Trump for seeking an advantage in the coming election by helping kill the Democrats’ recent bill to “provide sweeping immigration and border security reforms.” President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Bob Casey...
Westmoreland happenings: Sunset walk, safe driving class, spaghetti dinner, more
Arts • The Mon Yough Chorale is looking for singers to join the group for the upcoming season. No audition required. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays starting Sept. 15 in the fellowship hall of Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church, 1665 Lincoln Way, White Oak. Details: monyoughchorale.org. • Westmoreland...
The Stroller, Sept. 8, 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. Freeport Theatre Festival to...
Letter to the editor: Harris’ policies will hurt middle class
We’ve been told inflation is going down. It is not. All inflation is up. What has been coming down is the rate at which it has been going up. It has fallen from a high of 9% to around 3%. It has increased 19% since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...
Clairview School teacher recognized for building inclusive classroom for special education students
Special education teacher Cameron Kovatch was recognized with the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit’s Annie Sullivan Award. A teacher at the Clairview School in Hempfield, Kovatch received the award at the intermediate unit’s board meeting Aug. 27. The award, named after Helen Keller’s teacher, recognizes special education teachers for helping students with...
4 competitors rise to the top in Westmoreland Fair’s specialty baking contests
Four competitors at the 2024 Westmoreland Fair had the right ingredients to take home top honors in specialty baking contests. Shelia Suhan’s warm apple crumble pie with raisin sauce led the field of 25 entries in the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest. The judges found that the apples in the...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 7, 2024: Termarr Johnson homers in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 68-66) beat Toledo (Tigers), 9-4. LF Billy Cook (.278) went 2 for 4 with a grand slam, his 16th homer. 2B Liover Peguero (.260) went 2 for 5 with a run scored and RBI. 1B Jake Lamb (.264) went 2 for 4 with a RBI. SS Nick Yorke...
These men are credited as being founding fathers of AI
Pittsburgh may not be the birthplace of AI, but it served as a cradle. And the technology is older than you probably think. Carnegie Mellon University is one of the places where AI was being developed more than 50 years ago. Tom Mitchell, who has taught at Carnegie Mellon since...
As artificial intelligence surges across daily life, so do concerns AI
The breakneck pace of advancements in artificial intelligence development has led to the technology touching seemingly every facet of life, from work to finances to health care. That rapid growth and unchecked development have created as much anxiety as hope, from Wall Street to the White House. But while AI...
As artificial intelligence surges across daily life, so do concerns
The breakneck pace of advancements in artificial intelligence development has led to the technology touching seemingly every facet of life, from work to finances to health care. That rapid growth and unchecked development have created as much anxiety as hope, from Wall Street to the White House. But while AI...
These men are credited as being founding fathers of AI — and 2 are from Carnegie Mellon
Pittsburgh may not be the birthplace of AI, but it served as a cradle. And the technology is older than you probably think. Carnegie Mellon University is one of the places where AI was being developed more than 50 years ago. Tom Mitchell, who has taught at Carnegie Mellon since...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 7, 2024
High schools Football Saturday’s results WPIAL Nonconference Cornell 52, Riverview 9 Freeport 44, Quaker Valley 12 North Catholic 33, Blackhawk 32 Northgate 39, New Brighton 7 Riverside 9, Laurel 7 Shaler 33, Hampton 13 South Side 35, Beaver Falls 14 Western Beaver 38, Rochester 0 Saturday’s summaries Cornell 52, Riverview...
High school roundup for Sept. 7, 2024: North Catholic rallies past Blackhawk
Jack White hauled in a 47-yard pass from Joey Felitsky with just over two minutes remaining to lead North Catholic to a 33-32 comeback victory over Blackhawk in nonconference football Saturday. Christian Naylor also scored a fourth-quarter touchdown on a 16-yard run for the Trojans (1-2). Felitsky threw for 235...
