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Letter to the editor: What you’ll get if you vote for Trump
Vote for Donald Trump if you want a president who: 1. Was convicted of sexual battery and accused by 26 other women of sexual misconduct. 2. Utilized six bankruptcies to avoid paying vendors and contractors. 3. Avoided the draft on a “bone spur” excuse but called those who served “suckers”...
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 29
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 29....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 29
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 29....
Armstrong County HOF greets dozen new members
Things came full circle for six of 12 inductees at Sunday’s 49th Armstrong County Sports Hall of Fame banquet. The six — Ford City’s Kristin Myers Moran and Mark Szymanski, Freeport’s Ron DeJidas, Leechburg’s Nick Matviko, Apollo-Ridge’s Lauren Reilly and Shannock Valley’s Todd Heigley — were recognized as honorees during...
Trump meets Ron DeSantis seeking to tap ex-rival’s donor connections
Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met on Sunday to discuss the possibility of tapping DeSantis’ donor network, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Miami meeting is a sign of rapprochement between the former president and his one-time opponent after a period of rocky relations, heightened...
High school sports schedules for April 29, 2024
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Seneca Valley, 4 p.m. North Allegheny at Pine-Richland, 4 p.m. Section 2 Canon-McMillan at Central Catholic, 4 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Baldwin, 4 p.m. Norwin at Hempfield, 4:15 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Fox Chapel at Armstrong, 3:45 p.m....
Pirates farm report for April 28, 2024: Termarr Johnson, Jack Brannigan homer as Grasshoppers win series finale
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) and Omaha (Royals) had their doubleheader rained out. A makeup date was not announced. Next: Tuesday vs. Buffalo (Blue Jays), 6:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 5-15) was swept in a six-game series by Akron (Guardians) after a 6-5 loss. It was the first time Altoona has lost all...
Harry Litman: Will Trump be tried for Jan. 6? After Supreme Court arguments, it’s more uncertain than ever
For those rightly concerned about the timing of Donald Trump’s federal Jan. 6 trial, the oral arguments before the Supreme Court last week gave plenty of reasons for worry. Moreover, the court’s conservative majority seemed inclined to define presidential immunity from prosecution in a way that could undermine some of...
Senators wary of sending National Guard to quell campus protestsVideo
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators dismissed House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion to send the National Guard to college campuses to quell growing protests against the war in Gaza and U.S. support for Israel. “I don’t know if you need to call in the National Guard, maybe you just call in the...
Thousands of employees at federal contractors do not have whistleblower protections despite 2013 law
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. As she read the memo explaining why she was being fired, Kierra Varcos felt her cheeks burn and blood pound in her ears. She had...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 18-24, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’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,...
Sewickley Academy starts rowing team
Sewickley Academy has added rowing to its roster of sports available to student-athletes. The team will be conducted through a partnership with the Pittsburgh Rowing Club, led by coach Florin Curuea, a Romanian Olympic rower, starting next school year. “With a focus on promoting physical fitness, camaraderie and skill development,...
Letter to the editor: Why the Pirates are losers
Four reasons why the Pirates are losers: 1. They are poor evaluators of talent. Their first-round picks struggle to make it to the majors. 2. They are poor developers of talent. How do you build up a pitcher’s arm when you only pitch him three innings per outing? 3. They...
NFL Draft recap 2024: In-depth look at each Steelers pick, plus commentary, analysis
After three days in their war room at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision makers emerged Saturday night after selecting seven players who could help shape the 2024 team. The Steelers fortified their offensive line and added key pieces on offense and defense. Trib beat writer Joe...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of April 28, 2024
Etna Certified Investment Properties LLC sold property at 41 Cherry St. to JNM Investment Group LLC for $95,000. Jaxon Properties LLC sold property at 3 Greeley Ave. to Blue Hill Real Estate LLC for $125,000. Indiana Courtyards At Hidden Falls L.P. sold property at 303 Hidden Falls Courtt to Leo...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of April 28, 2024
Bellevue Ashley Griffin sold property at 434 Dawson Ave. to Joseph Price III and Madeline Hirsch for $330,000. Bradford Woods Daniel McElhinny sold property at 68 Forest Road to Emilio and Kristina Moriconi for $530,000. Etna Certified Investment Properties LLC sold property at 41 Cherry St. to JNM Investment Group...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 28, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Brian Polinsky sold property at 53 Garden Ter to 53 Garden LLC for $87,000. Samuel Mussmann sold property at 2184 Garrick Drive to Sean and Jena Billock for $318,500. Edgewood Joseph Grabowski sold property at 1027 East End Ave. to Joseph Bowers and Amanda Hinton for $525,450....
Letter to the editor: Trump will let us shine again
I recently watched a Jordan Peterson video discussing how 2024 will end. He stated “nothing better in your life can happen to you than what happens when you tell the truth.” He reaffirmed that political power resides with citizens, not the elites, and that we should be bold truth-tellers no...
Editorial: Can civility return to politics?
On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania primary confirmed what everyone already knew: President Joe Biden, a Democrat, will face off against former president and Republican Donald Trump in November in a replay of the 2020 election. In a similarly unsurprising revelation, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, will defend his seat against his...
Westmoreland happenings: Plant sales, craft shows, rummage sales, more
Fundraisers • A spring craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall, 306 St. John Drive, Latrobe. Homemade haluski, pierogi and meatball sandwiches and other lunch items will be sold. Free admission. The church is accessible and...
The Stroller, April 28, 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. Leechburg Hall of Fame dinner set for May 19 The annual...
Letter to the editor: Separation of church and state
The writer of the letter “Revisionist history” (April 13, TribLive) asks to be shown “anywhere in the United States Constitution and its amendments where ‘embedded’ is the phrase ‘separation of church and state.’ ” James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, wrote in his Detached Memoranda: “Strongly guarded as is the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 27, 2024
High schools Baseball Saturday’s results Homer-Center tournament Consolation Apollo-Ridge 4, Penns Manor 2 Championship Homer-Center 11, Derry 10 Nonsection Carrick 8, Brentwood 4 Ellwood City 13, Union 3 Gateway 4, Seneca Valley 2 Knoch 4, Deer Lakes 0 Softball Saturday’s results Class A Section 2 Carmichaels 5, Jefferson-Morgan 2 Nonsection...
High school roundup for April 27, 2024: Gateway gets 1st win by beating Seneca Valley at PNC Park
Dylan Vojnik hit a bases-clearing double in the bottom of the fifth inning to lead Gateway to a 4-2 victory over Seneca Valley in nonsection baseball Saturday at PNC Park. Elliot Sterner worked a scoreless fifth to earn the win for the Gators (1-12), who picked up their first win...
Pirates farm report for April 27, 2024: Charles McAdoo homers in Greensboro loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) and Omaha (Royals) were rained out. A makeup date was not announced. Next: Sunday at Omaha (Royals), doubleheader, 1:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 5-14) gave up a run in the eighth and another in the ninth to lose 5-4 to Akron (Guardians). RHP Eddy Yean (1-1, 2.92) gave...
