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The Birdie has noticed some things that have changed since he was in high school. For one thing, all schools now have running water. For another, homecoming is a much bigger deal. Asking a date to the homecoming dance has become a major production. Attire for said dance is also...

Thursday City League Nonconference Perry Traditional Academy at Carrick, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A North Allegheny at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Moon at Peters Township, 7 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Bethel Park, 7 p.m. Big East Gateway at Penn-Trafford, 7:30 p.m. Norwin at Franklin...

Last week: 10-2 (83%) Season: 53-20 (72.6%) Before the season started, when the Canada wildfires were burning out of control and casting a haze over Westmoreland County, and Matt Canada was turning the Steelers playbook into a dumpster fire, the Birdie was predicting how good (or bad) local teams would...

From a pregame tailgate party to a close matchup on the gridiron, Hampton High School’s Homecoming offered plenty of activity and excitement, while Mother Nature cooperated with the weather. Although the Talbots lost to Connellsville, 28-26, on Sept. 29, fans were treated to Brock Borgo’s 202 yards rushing with a...

We will remember the summer of 2023 as our hottest season on record — at least until next year. Communities in Texas and Florida endured weekslong stretches of record-setting high temperatures, and Phoenix beat its own previous record when it reached an average monthly temperature of 102.7 in July. For...

The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law a year ago is helping companies like ours invest in communities, while also protecting the environment and saving consumers money. The Inflation Reduction Act is helping bring back made-in-America manufacturing, with construction spending for manufacturing reaching its highest level in 60 years. Over...

BELLEFONTE — Centre County’s top judge set bail at $3 million Wednesday for a Penn State student charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a fellow student who was killed while jogging near the University Park campus. Centre County President Judge Jonathan Grine’s ruling gave Ahmed M. Alqubaisi, 20,...

Arts • Laurelville Retreat Center will offer a fall painting class for all skill levels from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at its lodge, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township. Cost: $25, includes supplies and beverages. No alcohol permitted. Guests may bring snacks to share. Reservations required tinyurl.com/2p9axkmj.. Details:...

Those of us who work in academia understand that academic freedom represents the cornerstone of successful colleges and universities. It epitomizes the right of freedom to teach, discuss, engage in research and freely publish your findings. It also means the ability to dictate one’s own teaching and scholarship agenda, the...

It took me a couple days, but I finally watched the Republican presidential debate. Seven people with zero chance of being elected president. It should have been advertised as auditioning to be President Trump’s next VP. Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis have no shot because very few Trump supporters want...

One of the most rewarding things to do in Penn Hills these days is participating in tree planting projects – in front yards and parks and along Allegheny River Boulevard and Rodi Road. Many have been organized by the Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission. With a committed team of volunteers...

My thanks to the writer of the satirical letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) equating flag- flying with support for President Biden. It started my Sunday off with a good chuckle. Biden’s own party seems to consider “Old Glory” a symbol of America’s racist past (and present,...

Gov. Josh Shapiro scored a lot of his political clout in one arena — the idea that sexual abuse allegations need to be taken seriously. As Pennsylvania’s attorney general, Shapiro stood with adult victims of child sex abuse as he unveiled a statewide grand jury’s report. He detailed decades of...

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 care event for youngsters offered by Concordia Good Samaritan Hospice,...

There are numerous issues to consider as we parents help our children navigate the world. When we have proactive leaders in our state who focus on serving the people versus elevating their individual agendas, that also helps. This is why I’m glad Michelle Henry is our state’s attorney general. Henry...

High schools Cross country Wednesday’s results Boys Division I Section 5 Blackhawk 19, West Allegheny 40 Montour 22, Blackhawk 35 Section 6 South Fayette 21, Upper St. Clair 36 South Fayette 15, Canon McMillan 50 Upper St. Clair 16, Canon McMillan 39 Division II Section 4 Hampton 15, Shady Side...

The 2023-24 PIHL season has begun, and while the alignment of the league has undergone changes, the contenders and talent on the ice are back for another year of puck. Last winter, Peters Township. South Fayette, Kiski Area and Ringgold took home Penguins Cup titles. All four champions can defend...

Nathan Froelich scored in the first half and Adam Smiga connected in the second half to lead Peters Township (9-3, 8-3) to a 2-0 victory over Norwin (10-4, 8-3) in a matchup of playoff contenders in Section 2-4A boys soccer Tuesday. Armstrong 5, Kiski Area 4 – Jordan Callipare scored...

WASHINGTON — Laphonza Butler is California’s newest senator, following a historic swearing-in ceremony with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday afternoon in the U.S. Capitol. Flanked by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Butler raised her right hand to take the oath of office....

State legislators from Pennsylvania’s urban areas are hoping a bill that would allow cities to pass their own, stricter rules regarding dirt bikes and ATVs will help curb the problem of off-road vehicles ridden by thrill-seekers on city streets. The Pennsylvania House passed the bill Monday with a bipartisan 160-43...

NEW YORK — Brian Daboll said he wasn’t showing up Daniel Jones when he frustratedly tossed a tablet after reviewing Jones’ interception on the bench. “Yeah, I’m not doing that,” Daboll said on a Tuesday conference call. The head coach pointed something out on the play to his QB and...

SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith should be OK after suffering a knee injury in Monday night’s win over the New York Giants, coach Pete Carroll said during his weekly radio show on Seattle Sports 710. “I think so,” Carroll said. “He went back in the game and was able...

The op-ed “Environmental priorities for Allegheny County executive’s first 100 days” (Sept. 25, TribLIVE) by environmental activist Ashleigh Deemer, deputy director of PennEnvironment, contained a great deal of misinformation and bias. The Allegheny Health Department (AHCD) has made tremendous strides in air quality during the last decade. The next county...