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Editorial: John Fetterman should be careful throwing political stones
Those who live in glass houses are often cautioned about the casual tossing of stones. On Friday, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Braddock, decided to pick up some rocks and juggle. “In the past, I’ve described the U.S. House as ‘The Jerry Springer Show,’ ” he posted on X.com. “Today, I’m apologizing...
The Stroller, May 21, 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. Bereavement event for children planned Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of...
Many West Deer residents are calling for more stringent regulations on gas drilling
Ron Zielinski doesn’t want a gas well anywhere near his West Deer home. “I strongly oppose it because of the problems we could face in the future,” said the Bryson Road resident, who recently led a parade of residents complaining to supervisors about proposed changes to the township’s gas well...
Letter to the editor: We need Trump back in the Oval Office
Radical Democrats have declared a desperate war on Donald Trump and his America-first agenda. In my opinion, the current court case in New York City is the latest example of America’s justice system being twisted to keep him out of the Oval Office. Despite all the salacious allegations, Trump’s popularity...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 20, 2024
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Monday’s results Mt. Lebanon 5, Butler 0 Seneca Valley 5, Hempfield 4 Pine-Richland 4, Central Catholic 1 North Allegheny 3, Norwin 0 Semifinals Tuesday’s schedule Mt. Lebanon (17-4) vs. Seneca Valley (11-8-1) at Boyce Mayview Park, 4:30 p.m.; Pine-Richland (17-4) vs. North...
High school roundup for May 20, 2024: Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields, North Allegheny’s David Posey pitch teams into semifinals
David Shields threw a two-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts to lead No. 1 Mt. Lebanon to a 5-0 victory over No. 8 Butler in the WPIAL Class 6A baseball quarterfinals Monday. Graham Keen and Nate Girod doubled and drove in a run apiece for the Blue Devils (17-4), who will...
Sen. John Fetterman makes Caribbean trip to try to free Somerset County man, others held on ammo charges
Sen. John Fetterman was part of congressional delegation that made a trip to Turks and Caicos to discuss the release of five Americans, including one from Pennsylvania, being held on ammunition charges. The individuals, including Bryan Hagerich from Somerset County, are being detained for carrying ammunition in their luggage when...
CEO of Post-Gazette’s parent company ousted as brothers’ feud continues
The chief executive of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s parent company has been fired. The move was the latest in a family feud over what the ousted CEO, Allan Block, says are attempts to sell Block Communications Inc., the family-owned business that also owns The Blade in Toledo, Ohio, four television stations...
Monroeville teen sues Panera over claims that Charged Lemonade caused cardiac arrest
A Monroeville teen is suing Panera over claims that drinking the chain’s highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade caused him to go into cardiac arrest. In the lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in Philadelphia, Luke Adams, a junior at Gateway High School, said he ordered a large Mango Yuzu Citrus Charged...
J. Peder Zane: The rise of gut politics
A very liberal friend recounted his daughter’s pushback after he gently questioned the tactics of anti-Israeli protestors on campus. “She didn’t disagree with me,” he said, “but said that my concerns were unhelpful because they undermined efforts to stop the war.” I just nodded my head; it was, after all,...
Alexandria Wilson-McDonald: Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization
The assassination attempt against Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been condemned widely by world leaders as an attack on democracy. In Slovakia, the violent act similarly saw a unified response from the country’s deeply divided political leaders. But how long this lasts is uncertain. Just as outgoing Slovakian president...
Allegheny County judge grants compassionate release to inmate, but might be too late
An Allegheny County judge on Monday granted compassionate release for an ailing quadriplegic man serving life in prison. But his attorney says it might be too late. Ezra Bozeman, 68, was rushed to an area hospital from the State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands early Monday and placed on life...
Rogelio Sáenz and Selene M. Gomez: Some states’ populations are like the U.S. overall — including 5 key states in the ’24 presidential election
Five of the seven states widely expected to be political battlegrounds in the 2024 presidential election have populations very much like that of the U.S. overall, in a range of demographic and socioeconomic measures. For decades, the presidential selection season has begun with the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire...
Norwin grad Sydney Lokay has breakout season, helps Westminster softball win 1st PAC title in 19 years
By the time they reach college, most athletes have been playing their chosen sport for some time. Likely more than a decade. The skills, mechanics and muscle memory required to succeed are there. The athletes are programmed to perform. But sometimes the mind can short-circuit that programming and restrict performance....
Belle Vernon seniors celebrate back-to-back WPIAL, PIAA football titles
For the second time in two seasons, Belle Vernon’s football team commemorated a state championship season with a ring ceremony at Leopard Hall on May 8. The current group is special as it became the first set of Leopards to win a state championship last season and subsequently the first...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Brady Painter
The regular season for Mt. Pleasant’s baseball team was, by all standards, impressive. The Vikings, who finished 11-1 in their section, claimed their first section title since 2017. Senior Brady Painter detailed what the regular season looked like from his perspective. “I think we definitely had our ups and downs,...
Strong seasons from freshmen Makenzie Lang, Hunter Taylor help UPG softball make big improvementVideo
Even before they put on Pitt-Greensburg softball uniforms, Makenzie Lang and Hunter Taylor were well acquainted. Lang, a Plum grad, and Taylor, a Fox Chapel alum, often played against each other in high school. One particular sequence of events from their confrontations stood out: Plum and Fox Chapel played against...
TribLive reporter pens book chronicling punk band Brainiac
In May 1997, an Ohio punk band called Brainiac, on the verge of exploding into popularity, saw their dreams deferred by the sudden death of frontman Tim Taylor. TribLive reporter Justin Vellucci wrote a comprehensive, engaging chronicle of the band in “Brainiac,” published by J-Card Press and available now through...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of May 20, 2024
Fox Chapel police to host 3rd Bicycle Rodeo The Fox Chapel Police Department is gearing up for its third annual Bicycle Rodeo for children from 5 to 7 p.m. May 28 in the parking lot of Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. Children should bring their bicycles to...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of May 20, 2024
Memorial Mile race planned before holiday parade Penn Hills’ annual Memorial Day Parade will kick off at 11:30 a.m. May 27 at 111 Erhardt Drive, the former St. Bartholomew Church. The route will move along Frankstown Road and onto Duff Road. A memorial ceremony will be held at 12 p.m....
Hampton area briefs, week of May 20, 2024
Pool season begins Hampton’s outdoor pool complex will open for the season on May 25, with hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The complex includes a heated in-ground pool with a zero-foot walk-in area and spray feature, four adult lap lanes, two small slides, one large slide and two...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of May 20, 2024
McAfee donation covers repair cost for Unity fire truck A donation from Pat McAfee is covering the entire cost to repair the Unity Volunteer Fire Department’s rescue truck, fire Chief P.J. Mudar said. McAfee is Plum native who was a punter for the Indianapolis Colts punter who now is a...
In brief: Memorial Day events, pool passes available and more in Shaler area
Shaler Memorial Day parade and service Shaler Township’s Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. May 27 at Morewood Road. It will proceed to Mt. Royal Cemetery, where a service will take place. The event is conducted by the Shaler American Legion Post 785 and VFW Post 9199. Etna...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of May 20, 2024 and beyond
Boxing event scheduled to benefit cats A Pittsburgh-area animal care nonprofit is hosting a charity boxing event to benefit cats in need. Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue is hosting the “Put Your Paws Up” charity boxing event June 1, at 7 p.m. at the Chartiers Room, 370 Commercial St., Bridgeville....
Letter to the editor: Do we want a criminal as president?
Many Donald Trump supporters claim his legal troubles are due to a conspiracy of Democratic prosecutors, judges, politicians and others trying to keep him out of the election. A letter-writer asks, “Does anyone honestly believe it is a coincidence that all the Trump cases began at nearly the same time...
