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High school roundup for March 22, 2024: North Allegheny gets past Upper St. Clair
J.D. Costanzo struck out eight and did not allow a run in four innings to lead North Allegheny to a 3-2 victory over Upper St. Clair in nonsection abseball Friday. Owen Schall had a two-run double for the Tigers (1-0). Eli Rankin hit an RBI triple for the Panthers (1-2)....
Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland reopens after $9 million renovation
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct earlier information provided by museum officials regarding the renovation cost. After eight months of renovations, the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland will be reopening its doors, the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh announced Friday. The renovated space boasts the addition of air...
Disgraced George Santos leaving ’embarrassing’ Republican Party, will run as independent
Disgraced former New York congressman George Santos announced he’s leaving the “embarrassing” Republican Party on the same day Congress passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill to keep the federal government running, followed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vowing to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson for working with Democrats. “After...
FBI tells passengers on Alaska Airlines flight that lost panel they might be crime victims
The FBI has told passengers on the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max that lost a door-plug panel in midflight they might be victims of a crime. “I’m contacting you because we have identified you as a possible victim of a crime,” a victim specialist from the federal agency’s Seattle office...
‘Complex and intensive investigation’ underway into deadly Jeannette fire, investigator says
An investigation into the cause of the deadly fire this week in Jeannette could take weeks, the fire investigator said. Four children and their father were killed in the blaze early Wednesday that destroyed their two-story Guy Street home and badly damaged a neighbor’s house. “It’s a complex and intensive...
Riverview School District securing devices, network following cyber breach
Riverview School District announced Friday it is regaining use of its computer network after a breach this week, but it is not known whether any sensitive data was accessed. In an email to families, Superintendent Neil English stated the investigation into Tuesday’s breach is ongoing, and the district’s technology department...
Elwood Watson: Meghan Markle doesn’t have to help Princess Kate
I knew it was only a matter of time before segments of the right-wing media, both here in America and in Britain, would reignite their propaganda/outrage machine toward Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. Meghan has been urged to defend her sister-in-law, Princess Kate, after she found herself at the...
State police investigate theft from Smithton worship leader’s wallet
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of credit cards from a wallet at a Smithton church. The theft was reported March 10, when a man discovered his credit cards were missing after he returned from taking part in the Sunday service at Hope Memorial Lutheran Church in Smithton, police...
Marian Schneider: Westmoreland should be making it easier to vote, not more difficult
In early March, two of the three Westmoreland County commissioners announced that they would not consider installing a ballot drop box anywhere in the county in 2024, despite doing so in each election year since 2020. The commissioners claim that drop boxes in recent elections weren’t getting enough use. But...
NTSB final report on Fern Hollow collapse rips inspections, oversightVideo
The National Transportation Safety Board on Friday issued its final report on the collapse of Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge, finding that it fell because of the “poor quality” of inspections, “insufficient oversight” of the inspection program and repeated failure by the city to act on maintenance and repair recommendations. “Although...
Letter to the editor: Commissioners should be voted out over tax hike
Everybody is disgusted with our Westmoreland County commissioners. Their tax increase is ridiculous! This affects a lot of people on fixed incomes. When my husband and I make a purchase, we budget for it. I guess our commissioners just raise taxes. When I filled out my tax rebate in February,...
Holy week services, Easter events and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.org. Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting its second annual 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on May 18 at noon at Quaker Valley High School. All are welcome. The tournament is for children, men and women ages 8–11, 12–14, 15–17 and 18...
Letter to the editor: Palestinian propaganda
Palestinian supporters misunderstand the term Palestinian. In 70 AD, the Romans vanquished the Jewish kingdom of Israel. Most of the Jewish people migrated throughout the world for the next 2,000 years of the diaspora. But, throughout that time, the land was occupied by Arabs, Christians and a few Jews. The...
The Stroller, March 22, 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. Food bank seeking help for Easter distribution Lower Valley Food Bank...
Westmoreland happenings: Lenten luncheon, gardening seminar, bingo, more
Arts • Westmoreland Performing Arts Professional Theatre Company will present the classic rock opera, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at 7:30 p.m. March 29 and 30 at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets: 724-836-8000 or palacetheatre.org. Church News • Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg, will host a Lenten luncheon...
Laurels & lances: March Madness edition
Laurel: To sweet victory. In a city filled with colleges and sports teams, it can be hard to stand out. The Duquesne Dukes are doing just that. It started with the Atlantic 10 championship in New York City, as the Dukes took the crown. The 57-51 win over Virginia Commonwealth...
Letter to the editor: Solving Pittsburgh’s housing problem
A specter is haunting the city of Pittsburgh — the specter of organized renters and unhoused people. All the powers of ruling-class Pittsburgh are teaming up to stop us. From real estate developers to landlords, from technology to health care CEOs and elected officials, all are leaning in to enforce...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 21, 2024
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Nonsection Beth-Center 11, Mapletown 1 Brentwood 6, Clairton 4 Central Catholic 11, Germantown Friends 1 Jones College Prep 10, Chartiers-Houston 1 Leechburg 12, Apollo-Ridge 2 Thomas Jefferson 8, Peters Township 3 Putnam Science 10, South Park 0 Quaker Valley 10, Our Lady of the Sacred...
High school roundup for March 21, 2024: Deer Lakes pitcher throws no-hitter
Maddie Kee threw a five-inning no-hitter, striking out 10, to lead Deer Lakes to a 13-0 victory over Highlands (0-1) in nonsection softball Thursday. Kee also singled, doubled and drove in a run. Avery Rethage homered and drove in a pair, and Tia Germanich had a double, triple and three...
Heinz History Center to open ‘A Woman’s Place’ exhibit Saturday
Opening this Saturday, “A Woman’s Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh” is a new exhibition by the Heinz History Center in the Strip District that chronicles and explores the lives of women from Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Situated in the first-floor gallery, “A Woman’s Place” is two centuries and more than...
Aquinas Academy hosts chess tournament in Hampton
Six Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh students won awards at the Aquinas Chess Invitational Tournament, held March 9 in the Rhodora J. Donahue building on the school’s campus in Hampton. A total of 175 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, representing 25 schools, competed at six levels (K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8...
LeBron James becomes No. 1 fan of Duquesne basketball
As the Duquesne men’s basketball team began celebrating a 71-67 win over No. 6 BYU at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha, Neb., and students and alumni reveled in ending a 55-year stretch without an NCAA Tournament victory, the Dukes’ No. 1 fan took to X to congratulate his...
Students from Aquinas Academy in Hampton qualify as Shakespeare finalists
Nine students at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton qualified for the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Showcase of Finalists in two scenes. The students performed live at the O’Reilly Theater in February. Fifth graders Theodore Burchill (Cassius), Nicholas Crawford (Messenger), Ethan Mullican (Brutus), John Paul Richthammer (Antony) and Luke Roney (Octavius)...
Family, neighbors, community come together for Jeannette fire victims, survivors
On Thursday morning, Richard John got what he said was the best phone call of his life. “I talked to my grandson,” John said. “He couldn’t talk, but just to see him. I haven’t seen any of them since the fire.” It was the first time John had been able...
Odyssey of Mind scholarship awarded to Hampton resident
Hampton resident Jeremiah Bennett, a 12th grader at Commonwealth Charter Academy and A.W. Beattie Career Center, was named the recipient of the Western PA Odyssey of the Mind 2024 Paul H. Dunn Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Jeremiah participated in Odyssey of the Mind for five years, and his experience in the...
