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Westmoreland happenings: Halloween bingo, winter coat giveaway, chicken dinner, more
Fundraisers • Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg, will sponsor a winter coat and clothing giveaway 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 in the church basement. Everyone is welcome. • A chicken and biscuit dinner to benefit Mon Valley Paws will be held 11 a.m....
UPS to add air conditioning to 5,000 delivery trucks in hottest delivery zones
LOS ANGELES — United Parcel Service will retrofit 5,000 of its boxy, brown trucks with air conditioning in delivery areas with the hottest weather, according to the company and the Teamsters Union that represents the delivery firm’s drivers. UPS committed to add 28,000 air-conditioned delivery trucks in its current national...
Trump threatens Hamas amid push toward next steps of Gaza truce
KIRYAT GAT, ISRAEL/CAIRO — The U.S. increased pressure on Hamas on Tuesday to disarm in the next phase of an already fragile Gaza ceasefire as President Donald Trump pushed to cement an end to the devastating conflict. In a visit to Israel, Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire plan...
Weather balloon may be responsible for mid-air United flight cracked windshield
WASHINGTON — The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that a weather balloon may be responsible for cracking the windshield of a United Airlines jet at 36,000 feet, prompting an emergency landing. WindBorne Systems said in a statement late Monday that it believes one of its balloons...
Quaker Valley Best Buddies Carnival raises more than $4,000
On Oct. 10, Quaker Valley students, parents and community members came together for a good cause. More than $4,000 was raised for the Quaker Valley Best Buddies, a club that promotes meaningful friendships between students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their typically-abled buddies from across the district. Classic cars...
David Wassel: Reimagining the Gainey campaign offers deeper look into Democratic Party
Since November, Democratic special and primary elections have been observed to measure how are playing out the internal tensions between progressive and institutional factions. This includes the Pittsburgh mayoral contest between Mayor Ed Gainey and County Controller Corey O’Connor. In Allegheny County the most prominent progressive candidates have been a...
Virginia Giuffre memoir details alleged abuses inside Jeffrey Epstein circle
This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. The soon-to-be released memoir from Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers, posthumously sheds light on the infamous financier’s abuses from the perspective of one of his most vocal victims. “She wanted all her suffering to have accomplished something,...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 21, 2025
Take a trip through Western Pennsylvania — and beyond! Join TribLive’s photo adventure, where every snapshot tells a story. From the rolling hills and rustic charm of Western Pa. to far-flung corners of the world, this collection captures the little sparks of humanity that connect us all. Think of it...
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
Trick-or-treat times Here is when trick-or-treating will take place in the North Hills Journal communities. Residents who plan to participate are asked to leave their porch lights on. • Ross: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 • West View: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Garden club members...
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s 1st female premier
TOKYO — Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was voted in by parliament as Japan’s first female prime minister Tuesday, emulating her hero, Britain’s late leader Margaret Thatcher, after a whirlwind few weeks of political wrangling. Having won an all-male race to be chosen by her ruling Liberal Democratic Party as its...
In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area
Trick-or-treat times Trick-or-treating in Hampton will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Residents who plan to participate are asked to leave their porch lights on. Hampton crews to begin leaf collection Waste Management collects yard waste, including leaves in paper biodegradable bags, the third full week of...
5 candidates compete for 4 spots on Baldwin-Whitehall School Board
Four, four-year terms are up for grabs on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board on Nov. 4, and according to the Allegheny County official candidate list, five candidates are competing for them. Incumbents Karen L. Brown and Amanda Priano are crossfiled Democratic/Republican, as is newcomer Ashley Miller. Another fresh face, Tara Abt,...
Trump’s $100K visa fee could worsen doctor shortages in rural Pa.
Rural Pennsylvania could face new challenges in filling critical healthcare staffing as a result of a new $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, a program that allows educated foreign workers to fill labor shortages in the United States. President Donald Trump announced the proposal in a recent proclamation, part of...
Letter to the editor: What’s Trump doing for us?
The Trump administration, in refusing to negotiate with the Democrats to end the government shutdown, will likely cause health care premiums to possibly double or triple. Also, tariffs have created record food prices for Americans. How is the Trump administration dealing with these financial crises adversely impacting Americans? The Trump...
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter accused of threatening Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries
WASHINGTON — A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Donald Trump has been charged with threatening to kill House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, according to a court document. Christopher Moynihan, 34, sent threatening text messages about an appearance Jeffries, who represents New York’s 8th congressional district, was scheduled...
Amazon says AWS cloud service is back to normal after outage disrupts businesses worldwide
SAN FRANCISCO -Amazon.com cloud service returned to normal operations on Monday afternoon, the company said, after an internet outage that caused global turmoil among thousands of sites, including some of the web’s most popular apps like Snapchat and Reddit. Still, Amazon said some AWS services had a backlog of messages...
Letter to the editor: Public service is a commitment
Will she stay — or will she go? That’s a question Murrysville residents shouldn’t have to ask when choosing their local leaders. As a former eight-year Murrysville Council member, I firmly believe that public service to the community is a commitment, not a stepping stone. In 2021, Jamie Lingg was...
Government shutdown hits 3 weeks as furloughs mount
WASHINGTON – The federal government shutdown enters its 21st day – headed toward its fourth week – as Democrats and Republicans remain bitterly divided over how to resolve rising health care costs. The impasse continues after widespread “No Kings” protest rallies against President Donald Trump during the weekend. Democrats continue...
Former French President Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence
PARIS — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began a five-year sentence on Tuesday for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya, arriving at La Sante prison in Paris in a stunning downfall for a man who led the country between 2007 and 2012. The former conservative president, 70, left his...
Wide-ranging group of U.S. officials pursues Trump’s fight against ‘Deep State’
WASHINGTON — A group of dozens of officials from across the federal government, including U.S. intelligence officers, has been helping to steer President Donald Trump’s drive for retribution against his perceived enemies, according to government records and a source familiar with the effort. The Interagency Weaponization Working Group, which has...
Trump’s approval edges up despite Americans blaming Republicans for shutdown
WASHINGTON — Americans blame Republican lawmakers more than Democratic lawmakers for a partial government shutdown, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that also showed Republican President Donald Trump’s approval rating increasing slightly. The six-day poll, which ended Monday, showed Trump’s approval at 42%, up 2 percentage points from earlier in...
Letter to the editor: Steelers wrong to ignore Kirk’s death
I went to the Steelers vs. Seattle game Sept. 14. Painted at one end zone was “It Takes All of Us Together.” The other end zone had “End Racism.” I’m assuming it was put there during the time of George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter protests at the...
Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout
KYIV — A Russian bombardment of energy infrastructure left hundreds of thousands of people in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region without power and some without water on Tuesday, with repairs slowed down by the lingering threat of drone strikes, officials said. The energy ministry said that the regional capital, also called Chernihiv,...
Editorial: SNAP shutdown starves more than the poor
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the modern incarnation of what was originally called food stamps. The program was born during the Great Depression, when feeding families was a challenge on a broad scale. It was reconceived in the 1960s. President John F. Kennedy moved forward with a pilot program...
Letter to the editor: Help available to pay gas bills
October is the perfect time to explore assistance programs that can help lower your natural gas bill before the first cold snap. Peoples Natural Gas customers have access to programs that can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars this winter. Many customers assume they don’t qualify, but these programs...
