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Pirates farm report for Sept. 6, 2024: Jack Brannigan’s 18th homer lifts Greensboro to win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 67-66) lost 13-9 to Toledo (Tigers). RF Matt Gorski (.264) tallied three hits while driving in two. DH Billy Cook (.276) hit his 15th home run of the season with a three-run blast in the ninth. SS Nick Yorke (.332), 1B Malcom Nūnez (.260) and C Jason Delay...
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 2 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 2 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 326 - Tanner Pfeuffer, Bethel Park (17 of 22) 290 - Travis Clear, Beaver (22 of 41) 281 - Anthony Smith, Southmoreland (12 of 16) 273 - Tristyn Tavares, Norwin (16 of 32) 256 - Elsidro Bryant,...
High school football roundup for Sept. 6, 2024: Aliquippa rallies past Avonworth
Tiqwai Hayes reeled off three unanswered touchdown runs in the second quarter as Aliquippa rallied from an early deficit to give first-year coach Vashawn Patrick his first win 46-20 over Avonworth on Friday night. Bryce Metz scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs as Avonworth (1-1) jumped out to...
Thomas Jefferson storms back after halftime to defeat McKeesport in overtime
Heading into halftime trailing 28-7 against rival McKeesport, Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak told his players that their second-half response would define them. The Tigers managed just 44 yards of offense in the second half, two first downs and no points as the Jaguars roared back for a massive 34-31...
Belle Vernon survives home scare from Central Valley
A bend, don’t break defense late in the game led Belle Vernon to a win Friday as the Leopards managed to “defend the Beach.” After an apparent no-call on a muffed punt, the Leopards held visiting Central Valley to only a field goal, then held the Warriors out of the...
Donald Trump renews crime, immigration complaints while in N.C. to accept Fraternal Order of Police endorsement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former President Donald Trump alleged rising crime and unchecked illegal immigration while in Charlotte Friday to formally accept the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police. The Republican presidential nominee, speaking at the Hilton Charlotte University Place hotel, accused Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee,...
Upper St. Clair football team dominates Franklin Regional
In a battle of Panthers versus Panthers, it was Upper St. Clair that roared early and often in a mercy-rule 45-7 nonconference victory against Franklin Regional on Friday night at Upper St. Clair High School. Upper St. Clair (3-0) scored 21 points in the opening quarter and never looked back....
Gov. Josh Shapiro joins ‘The View’ to discuss gun violence, antisemitism, fracking
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he believes the parents of school shooters should be held liable for their child’s actions during an appearance on “The View” on Friday. Shapiro’s response came after cohost Sara Haines asked a question about whether or not the parents of the 14-year-old Apalachee High School...
20 Westmoreland County employees among those attempting The Crucible hike from Seward to Ohiopyle
A group of 20 volunteers from Westmoreland County government will join family and friends on a 70-mile trek on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail to raise money for veterans. The hikers plan to participate Sept. 13 through 15 in The Crucible, a three-day event on the trail that starts near...
Move over, Michael Douglas. Michael Keaton wants to start using his real name
Michael Keaton. Michael Douglas. Michael Keaton Douglas? “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” star Michael Keaton wants to start using his birth name professionally. But he’s not shedding the Keaton. He’s just adding a Douglas. The “Dopesick” Emmy winner, who has been using “Michael Keaton” as his stage name since the 1970s, said he...
James C. Greenwood: Yet more senseless gun violence
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July, President Biden said “there is no place in America for this kind of violence.” On that July day, most Americans claimed to agree with Biden’s sentiment. On Wednesday, at least four high schoolers were killed in Georgia, and President Biden said...
Gallery: Photos from Western Pa. on Sept. 6
Here are some photos for Friday, Sept. 6....
Where to find the best bar trivia in Southwestern Pa.
What’s the capital of Kyrgyzstan? In which decade did the Hindenburg disaster occur? Which actor starred in the most “James Bond” films? Debating the answers to questions like these with a group of friends and a round of beers can really make an ideal night out. And with the increasing...
LeVia restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
LeVia Trattoria in Lawrenceville is closing at the end of the month. “Our lease expires in November, we will not be renewing and have made the difficult decision to close LeVia Trattoria effective the end of September,” chef Anthony Castine wrote in letter posted on Facebook. “As of now, we...
Gov. Shapiro to appear on ‘The View’ to discuss the latest in the presidential race
Gov. Josh Shapiro will appear on ABC’s The View Friday morning in his role as one of the most vocal supporters of the Democratic Party ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Shapiro will find himself in a comfortable setting on the show with the panel...
5 things do to in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 6-8
Look, of course it’s the start of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season and a good percentage of the weekend will be taken up by all things Black and Gold. But maybe a palate cleanser from all that Iron City is in order? If so, check out these events for a chance...
Letter to the editor: Consequences of Trump win concerning
This election has my head spinning. Robert Kennedy Jr. has dropped out of the presidential race and now supports Donald Trump! Can a brain worm do that? Then there is the border. Trump rails against criminal activity by illegals. But surely many such “criminals” crossed when he was president. Best...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 6
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: To save the planet, polluters must pay
As reported in a recent paper published in the journal Science, a study “evaluated 1,500 climate policies that have been implemented over the past 25 years and identified the 63 most successful ones.” The conclusion: “(o)ur insights on effective but rarely studied policy combinations highlight the important role of price-based...
Letter to the editor: Be an informed voter
Do your research on each candidate. Understand the bias in the media, including a study that showed from the day after President Biden relinquished his nomination to Aug 17, Vice President Kamala Harris’ media coverage was 84% positive vs. President Trump’s 89% negative by ABC, CBS and NBC. Visit X...
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News — Sept. 6, 2024
• Freeport High School Class of 1955 will get together at 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive, Allegheny Township. Classmates and spouses welcome. • Ken-Hi Class of 1958 will have a reunion Sept. 19 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Classmates who...
The Stroller, Sept. 6, 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. Open house and kids...
Laurels & lances: Respect and attack
Laurel: To paying respect. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is the most visited of all the locations on the National Mall offering remembrance of a person or a group of people. More than 5 million visitors make the trip there every year. But that memorial is unique in...
Letter to the editor: Why is CO life expectancy so low?
Most research on the most stressful jobs in the country finds the job of a correctional officer as one of the most stressful. The Department of Justice identifies the constant exposure to the risk of potential violence is what distinguishes the job of the correctional officer from other occupations. The...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Sept. 6-8
How about some music? Or cats? Is it time for a good book? It’s the season for cozy interests to take over — and there are plenty of festivities to celebrate them this weekend around Westmoreland County. Summer concert series We didn’t see the total end of free summer concert...
