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Andrew’s banishment from royal life welcomed by press and politicians in Britain
LONDON — British politicians, papers and the public welcomed King Charles’ banishment of Andrew from public life on Friday, after the monarch moved to protect the institution from his younger brother’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Charles stripped Andrew of his title of prince and evicted him from...
Israeli attacks kill 3 Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile truce
CAIRO — The Israeli military attacked the Gaza Strip for a fourth day on Friday, killing three people, Palestinian health authorities said, in another test of a fragile ceasefire agreement. Residents reported Israeli shelling and gunfire in northern Gaza on Friday, as Israel continued to bombard areas of the enclave...
Letter to the editor: Reelect dedicated board members in Plum
As vice president of the Plum School Board, I am proud to share several accomplishments that reflect our ongoing commitment to educational excellence, fiscal responsibility and student safety. We continue to enhance our educational programs, with a current focus on strengthening the math curriculum. We’ve hired several key personnel, including...
The Stroller, Oct. 31, 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. Happy Halloween! Many municipalities...
Laurels & lances: Helping in times of need
Laurel: To being in the right place at the right time. Arnold police Chief Rob Haus is used to being in the thick of an emergency. He’s not just a law enforcement officer. He’s also a trained EMT. His wife, Crystal, is also no stranger to a life-or-death situation. She’s...
Where do Pittsburgh’s mayoral candidates stand on key issues?
Voters on Tuesday will choose either Democrat Corey O’Connor, the Allegheny County controller, or Republican Tony Moreno, a former Pittsburgh police officer, as Pittsburgh’s next mayor. O’Connor, 41, of Point Breeze, is a former city councilman and son of the late Mayor Bob O’Connor. He defeated incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey...
Letter to the editor: Dems not putting US citizens first
Affordable Care Act subsidies seem to be the main sticking point between the political parties and causing the government shutdown, with Democrats claiming no subsidies are going to illegal immigrants. I think this is only true by the Democrats’ definition of illegal. During the Biden administration, and the last years...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 30, 2025
High schools Football WPIAL playoffs All games 7 p.m. Class 6A Semifinals Nov. 7 Canon-McMillan (4-6) vs Central Catholic (9-1), site TBD; Norwin (7-3) at North Allegheny (7-3) Class 5A First round Friday’s schedule Kiski Area (4-6) at Shaler (3-7); Armstrong (4-6) at Moon (7-3); North Hills (3-7) at Bethel...
2 people in critical condition after shooting in McKeesport bar
A man and a woman were shot in a McKeesport bar Thursday night and remain in critical condition, according to Allegheny County Police. Both victims were shot shortly after 9:30 p.m. inside the Beer Barrel on Fifth Avenue. Police said the man was listed in critical condition, while the woman...
High school roundup for Oct. 30, 2025: Thomas Jefferson boys, Springdale girls claim state playoff berths
Owen Householder scored a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, as No. 5 Thomas Jefferson defeated No. 2 Bethel Park, 3-2, in the Class 3A third-place match Thursday to claim the WPIAL’s final berth in the PIAA playoffs, which begin Tuesday. Evan Olsen scored in the first half for...
Cold weather can deflate your tires. Here’s how to stay safe
Falling temperatures mean falling tire pressure, too. For many parts of the country, the average date of the first fall frost has passed, and the chill of autumn nights has already crept in, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. As temperatures fall, tire pressure can decrease one to two pounds...
Neil deGrasse Tyson rejects Harvard prof’s theory that interstellar object sent by aliens
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson continues to dismiss the hypothesis of a Harvard University professor that a massive interstellar object careening toward the sun was sent by alien civilization. As he spoke in Erie Oct. 29, the same night the 3I/Atlas comet, the third interstellar object ever discovered in our...
Errors cost Dodgers in World Series Game 6 loss to Blue Jays
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers had two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell on the mound for Game 5 of the World Series with a chance to take a 3-2 lead. Instead, the Dodgers have fallen behind after losing 6-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Though Snell...
Jury orders Allegheny County to pay $450K to businesswoman handcuffed in parking dispute
A business owner who sued for retaliation and malicious prosecution after she was taken into police custody following a parking dispute in Pittsburgh has won a $450,000 jury verdict against Allegheny County. Marsha Simonds of Upper St. Clair, whose family in 2016 bought a parking lot in the 4700 block...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct 31-Nov. 2
While Halloween plans may dominate your Friday night, the rest of the post-spooky weekend still has a lot of treats to offer around Pittsburgh. Some events will keep the darker vibes going while others will be a respite for those sick of movie monsters and jack o’lanterns. Here are a...
Why tracking spending in this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races is so difficult
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. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — How much are state and national groups spending to flood the airwaves, fill mailboxes, and buy up...
Government shutdown stalls FBI investigations
WASHINGTON - FBI investigations have been slowed or stalled by the second-longest U.S. government shutdown in history, leaving the bureau without funds to pay informants or make undercover drug or gun buys, gaps that an FBI spokesperson said are putting national security at risk. The FBI does not provide detailed...
Does ‘6-7’ make you feel old and out-of-touch? Here’s why it’s so popular.
How are you feeling? “6-7.” How tall are you? “6-7.” What time is it? “6-7.” This week, Dictionary.com announced “6-7” (pronounced “six-seven”) as its Word of the Year, putting the nonsense internet slang trend that’s exploded among Gen Alpha and Gen Z – and frustrated parents and teachers – back...
2 Penn State seniors are trending up, another down before Ohio State game
Penn State has an uphill climb to take any positives from its remaining five games. Tilts with No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana are up next, followed by more-winnable games against Michigan State, Nebraska and Rutgers. The Nittany Lions need victories in at least three of those games...
Through the Years: 5 years ago, Plum sent McKeesport packing
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. Plum got by McKeesport, 12-9, in a WPIAL Class 4A opening-round contest Oct. 30, 2020. A 12-yard run by Eryck Moore with 51...
Wanda Wilson and Reps. Arvind Venkat and Mandy Steele: Why solar power makes sense for Pittsburgh area schools
The school year is well underway here in Pittsburgh, and students are learning new things every day. But one thing remains the same: the rising cost of electricity here and all across Pennsylvania. This could leave some school districts facing tough decisions on how to prioritize expenses and looking for...
Atlantic’s Nicholas Thompson explores life, pain, and purpose in ‘The Running Ground’
When Nicholas Thompson isn’t busy overseeing The Atlantic magazine as CEO, he can often be found running to and from its lower Manhattan offices — or chasing records further afield. In 2019, he ran his fastest marathon in 2:29 and, in 2021, set the American record in the 50K for...
The Stroller, Oct. 30, 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. AK Strong Chamber to...
Retailers discounting Hershey sweets to boost key Halloween sales
NEW YORK — U.S. retailers are offering more discounts on Hershey goods ahead of its biggest holiday, Halloween, according to data, as the candymaker hiked prices due to rising costs from tariffs and cocoa inflation. The discounts come as overall chocolate candy sales per unit were flat in the 12...
Billy Gardell out of North Hills hospital after bout with pneumonia
Actor and comedian Billy Gardell is recovering after being stricken with pneumonia that resulted in atrial fibrillation during a trip to Pittsburgh. Gardell, a Swissvale native, joined 102.5 WDVE’s Morning Show on Thursday to recount the scare. He had performed in Erie last week and came to Pittsburgh for Sunday...
