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St. Emma Monastery continues traditional Christmas Shoppe
The annual St. Emma Monastery Christmas Shoppe in Hempfield is underway, offering visitors a unique shopping opportunity as the holiday season approaches. Organized by the Benedictine Nuns who reside at the monastery, this major fundraiser features thousands of donated new and gently used items, including collectibles, housewares, home décor and...
Improv meets hypnosis in ‘Hyprov’ show starring Colin Mochrie of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’
Asad Mecci had a theory that everyone was funny and creative — they just needed someone to unlock their mind. The famous master hypnotist decided to test this idea after taking several improv classes at Toronto’s Second City. “The instructors would always say, ‘get out of your head’ or ‘you’re...
James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix, dead at 97
James D. Watson, the brilliant but controversial American biologist whose 1953 discovery of the structure of DNA, the molecule of heredity, ushered in the age of genetics and provided the foundation for the biotechnology revolution of the late 20th century, has died at the age of 97. His death was...
A-K Valley PIAA soccer playoff preview capsules for Nov. 8, 2025
PIAA soccer playoffs Boys Class 4A Quarterfinals 1-2 Abington (19-2-3) vs. 7-1 Fox Chapel (17-2) 1 p.m. Saturday, Trojan Stadium, Chambersburg Winner plays: Winner of 3-1 Warwick (19-2-1)/7-2 Seneca Valley (18-3) on Tuesday in semifinals (time, site TBD) Players to watch: Carter Shannon, Abington; Rocco DiDomenico, Fox Chapel Corner kicks:...
Spirit Airlines reaches tentative cost-saving labor deals amid bankruptcy proceedings
Spirit Airlines said on Friday it has reached tentative deals with unions representing its pilots and flight attendants that would involve some contract concessions, as the carrier tries to rein in costs as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring process. The airline said its senior leadership team has also...
Trump meets Hungary’s Orban to discuss Russian oil, economic cooperation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the White House on Friday for a discussion about Hungary’s reliance on Russian oil at a time when Trump has been working to wean nations off of it. Orban, a long-time Trump ally, arrived at the White House...
Trump finalizes U.S. Gulf oil lease sale, proposes Alaska waterway sale in 2026
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will hold an auction for drilling oil and gas off the U.S. Gulf next month and has proposed another in a waterway in southern Alaska, it said on Friday. The lease sale in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, which President Donald Trump refers to as...
Trump administration seeks to block food aid funding order
The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order that the U.S. Department of Agriculture provide full November food stamp benefits to 42 million low-income Americans. U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Providence, R.I., on Thursday ordered the payout by Friday, accusing the administration of withholding...
Westmoreland happenings: Toy collection, oldies dance, blood drive, more
Career Fair • The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Westmoreland Assists Native Talent Consortium will sponsor a free health care career fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Hempfield room of Chambers Hall,, 150 Finoli Drive, Hempfield. Representatives from health care and non-health employers will...
PNC broadens branch expansion plan to more than 300 by 2030
PNC said Friday it will be opening more than 300 new branches by 2030, adding about 100 locations to its earlier plan as it looks to expand its in-person banking footprint. Even as digital banking and online payments have lowered the need for frequent branch visits, several U.S. lenders are...
U.S. government launches program to lower Medicaid drug prices
The U.S. government on Thursday unveiled a new program to cut prescription drug costs for Medicaid patients by tying prices to those paid in other countries. The announcement follows previous agreements between the White House and pharmaceutical companies to reduce drug prices for Americans, who often pay significantly more for...
Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico contained, U.S. official says
WASHINGTON — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps plotted to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico starting late last year, but the effort was contained and there is no current threat, a U.S. official said on Friday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the plot against the ambassador, Einat Kranz...
U.S. judge rejects Capital One $425 million settlement with depositors
A federal judge rejected Capital One’s $425 million settlement with depositors who said they were cheated out of high interest rates, saying the payout was too small and millions of account holders would continue to be short-changed. The class action settlement was intended to resolve claims that Capital One froze...
U.S. consumer sentiment weakens in November as government shutdown drags on
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer sentiment weakened to the lowest level in nearly 3½ years in early November amid worries about the economic fallout from the longest government shutdown in history, a survey showed on Friday. The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers said its Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 50.3...
U.S. Army to buy 1 million drones, in major acquisition ramp-up
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army aims to buy at least a million drones in the next two to three years and could acquire anywhere from a half million drones to millions of them annually in the years that follow, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said. Driscoll detailed the major ramp-up...
Trib embraces future with expanded digital access, fewer print editions
As the media landscape continues to evolve, Trib Total Media is taking bold steps to meet the moment — balancing its proud print legacy with an expanded digital presence that ensures readers continue to receive the trusted local journalism they depend on. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Trib will adjust...
Rep. Greg Vitali: Don’t trade away climate regulations
Canceling regulations to enter Pennsylvania in the Regional Green House Gas Initiative (RGGI) is now under consideration in commonwealth budget negotiations. Participation in RGGI is the most important thing Pennsylvania can do right now to combat climate change. Gov. Josh Shipiro and Pennsylvania House Democratic leaders should refuse to support...
Letter to the editor: Republicans and Democratics?
Since we refer to supporters of the Republican Party as “Republicans,” shouldn’t we style Democratic supporters “Democratics”? Alternatively, call them Republics and Democrats. Pick one style or the other. I don’t care which style you choose, but be consistent. This is America! Let’s get our ducks in a row. Some...
In arrest papers, police detail why Hempfield man became a suspect in Greensburg man’s death
The extensive use of cellphone towers to track the movements of a Hempfield man accused of bludgeoning to death an acquaintance and dumping his body in a remote area in Loyalhanna led to his arrest this week, state police said Friday. Tracking the movements of the suspect, Joseph C. Zvara,...
Letter to the editor: Families need utility relief
With the federal government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, delayed LIHEAP opening and inflation on the rise, families are facing compounded hardship challenging both food security and access to essential utilities. There’s an often overlooked option available that can help residents stretch their budgets even further: saving money on utility bills....
Bill Murray and his Blood Brothers bring old-fashioned good times to the Palace Theatre
On Thursday night, a pumped-up crowd at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg got to see the star of “Ghostbusters,” “Groundhog Day” and “Caddyshack” tear through the vocals of Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” Bill Murray has cultivated a decades-long career as an award-winning actor and comedian, cementing himself as...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 7-9
Before things really gear up for the holiday season, take advantage of this less-busy weekend with tons of happenings around the city. Try these out! Pet Expo Do you have a pet? Do you want a pet? Do you have family or friends with pets? This would be a great...
The Stroller, Nov. 7, 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. Purse bingo to aid...
Tapas Talks’ final event of the season features CEO of AE Works
The third and final Tapas Talks Event of the season was held on Oct. 23 in the Grand Ballroom of the Allegheny Country Club. It featured an inspiring presentation by Michael A. Cherock, founder, chairman and CEO of AE Works architecture and engineering firm. It was moderated by Todd DePastino,...
Letter to the editor: A beautiful day to Race for Grace
The 17th annual Race For Grace was a beautiful day to gather with 1,825 registrants, 322 volunteers and several hundred spectators to commemorate the life and love of Grace Elizabeth Ekis. It was a beautiful day to celebrate an amazing milestone of collectively raising $2.1 million in 17 races, with...
