Day 3 of the NFL Draft: What to expect
On the final day of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, what’s on tap? Players expected to make an appearance include Ryan Shazier, James Harrison, Joey Porter Jr., Lynn Swann, Heath Miller, Damar Hamlin, Jack Sawyer, Troy Fautanu, Roosevelt Nix, Vince Williams and Jaylen Warren. Already, hundreds of thousands of fans...
NFL Draft-driven restaurant traffic a tale of haves and have nots
McFadden’s Irish pub boasted a line down North Shore Drive on Thursday afternoon. The bar between PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium usually doesn’t get jam-packed until late at night, but business was booming most of Thursday and Friday. The reason why is hard to miss. McFadden’s is within eyesight of...
Public transit throughout Pittsburgh region emerges as star of NFL Draft
Whether rolling down the busway on a Football Flyer or screeching beneath the Allegheny River on the T, riders say Pittsburgh’s free public transit has proved to be one of the real winners of the NFL draft. Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s plan and free shuttles have generally held up under the...
Letter to the editor: We should all have the same high-quality health care
For decades, our health care system has been dysfunctional. The free market is good for some things, but health care is not one of them. We have the highest per capita spending globally, yet our system ranks last among high-income countries. Because of high out-of-pocket costs, health care, along with...
Editorial: Mergers don’t fix the math at PennWest
The old saw tells us you can lead a horse to water. You just can’t make it drink. It’s not about farm animals. It’s about effort and outcome being two different things. No matter how hard we try, there are no guarantees. Just ask the Pennsylvania State System of Higher...
The Stroller, April 25, 2026: 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. Bowling fundraiser planned May...
Westmoreland happenings: Senior citizen news, doo-wop dance, blood drive, more
Fundraiser Yukon SNPJ Lodge will present the Pittsburgh Belairs with doo-wop oldies from 7 to 10 p.m. May 1 at the Slovenian Hall, 137 Yukon Ave. BYO snacks. Refreshments will be sold. Admission: $10, at the door. Health • Independence Health System Westmoreland will offer wellness check diagnostic screenings by...
Letter to the editor: Celebrating our nation’s 250th — and seeing its demise
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, we are simultaneously speeding toward its impending demise. Depressing, I know. The division and hate Americans seem to have for each other is increasing exponentially with no end in sight. Perhaps it’s time to take an honest look...
NFL Draft Day 3 Live: NFL announces attendance record for Pittsburgh
The morning opened under a steady rain, but let up by afternoon, giving way to a drier backdrop as fans made their way through the final day of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Gates opened at 9 a.m. Saturday. Teams made their picks in rounds four through seven, which all...
Pirates farm report for April 24, 2026: Seth Hernandez fans 9 in 5 1-hit innings for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 10-15) beat St. Paul (Twins), 4-3. LF Tyler Callihan (.256) went 1 for 4 with a two-run homer, his second. 3B David Wendzel (.277( went 1 for 3 with his third homer. CF Mitch Jebb (.438) went 2 for 3 with two runs scored and his second...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 24, 2026
High schools Baseball Friday’s results Nonsection Albert Gallatin 12, Waynesburg 2 Aquinas Academy at Apollo-Ridge, ppd. Armstrong 9, North Catholic 6 Avonworth 4, DuBois 1 Beaver 5, Mohawk 0 Belle Vernon 9, Mt. Pleasant 2 Brashear at Aliquippa, ppd. Carlynton 15, Bentworth 14 Ellwood City 7, Shenango 6 Fort Cherry...
High school roundup for April 24, 2026: North Hills softball beats Plum on walk-off homer
Audrianna Baumgardner hit a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to lift North Hills to a 7-6 comeback victory over Plum in Section 1-5A softball Friday. Lily Adamski hit two doubles and drove in a run and Natalie Anzaldi went 3 for 4 with a double and...
Photos: Scenes from the 2nd night of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Fans capture the moment the Steelers select Germie Bernard with their second pick during night two of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24, 2026, outside Acrisure Stadium. And earlier in the night Steelers first round draft pick Max Iheanachor joined Wiz Khalifa and Bret Michaels on stage during...
Ford denies reported talks with Geely to bring China tech to U.S.
Ford Motor Co. denied a news report that it has held talks with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. about bringing Chinese car technology to the U.S. market. A Ford spokesperson told Bloomberg News that no such talks have happened or are happening with any Chinese carmaker about technology sharing or platform...
Top Republican lawmaker signals GOP openness to pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell
The top Republican on the U.S. House Oversight Committee said that some of his party colleagues are open to convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell receiving a presidential pardon. Chair Rep. James Comer told Politico that while he did not support it, a “lot of people” believed that a pardon...
Longvue Acres Garden Club gearing up for 76th annual plant sale
The Longvue Acres Garden Club will present its 76th perennial plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon May 16 in the lower parking lot of Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless. More than 800 perennials — including Pennsylvania natives and pollinators — will be available for purchase. The...
Bethel Park Public Library joins America250PA initiative
As Pennsylvania takes a leading role in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding, Bethel Park Public Library is joining in through the America250PA initiative and the PA Forward Star Library Program. By incorporating the themes of the Semi quincentennial into its literacy-focused mission,...
Bill Johnston-Walsh and Dave Sunday: Fraud can happen to anyone. In Pa., we must act together
Fraud is no longer something that happens “to someone else.” It is happening every day — to people of all ages, in every corner of Pennsylvania. And despite growing awareness, far too many of us remain at risk. A new national AARP survey of nearly 1,700 adults confirms what many...
Photos: Fans return to North Shore, Point State Park for Day 2
Who’s ready for Day 2 of the NFL Draft? Fans began lining up hours before the NFL Draft gates opened at Point State Park, with some arriving as early as 8 a.m....
NFL Draft Day 2: What you need to know
Another day, another dose of the draft. Gates open at noon. Fans can participate in various fan experiences in the hours leading up to the second and third rounds of the draft, with selections starting at 7 p.m. Various players — including Damar Hamlin, James Conner, Levon Kirkland, Willie Parker,...
Letter to the editor: People can drive what they want to drive
Thanks to the writer of the letter “Why do people need trucks?” (April 18, TribLive) for your socialist opinion. I will drive what I want and what I can afford. Our Congress can’t make a decision on more important matters than passing a law on who can drive what vehicle....
Letter to the editor: Colleges, universities deliver big for Pa.
As a Seton Hill University student, I see firsthand the profound impact of our institution on its students and the greater Greensburg community. Seton Hill is one of more than 80 member schools in the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). A new 2025 economic impact report...
Laurels & lances: Wonders & warnings
Laurel: To hidden beauty. The relationship between art and houses of worship is well-documented. Throughout history, many of our most enduring works of art have been sacred expressions. These masterworks do not just show up at the Vatican or in a famed cathedral or museum. Sometimes they are as close...
The Stroller, April 24, 2026: 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. Super bingo to raise...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 16-22, 2026
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...
