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Lawsuit: Washington County DA, judge conspired against man for invoking 5th Amendment
A Donora man who claims he was jailed for five days for invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination is suing Washington County’s district attorney and president judge. Elijah White, 24, filed the federal lawsuit on Tuesday including claims for false imprisonment, false arrest, malicious prosecution, due process violations, conspiracy,...
Elwood Watson: Matt Gaetz is right about the new Republican Speaker
Rep. Mike Johnson, the newly elected speaker of the House, is the most unabashedly Christian nationalist speaker in history. That Rep. Matt Gaetz is so deliriously happy should tell you quite a bit about the latest speaker. During an appearance on Steve Bannon’s far-right “War Room” podcast last week, just...
A new Democratic group and one libertarian billionaire are flooding the Pa. Supreme Court race with cash
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 — Political spending has kicked into high gear in the final stretch of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court race. After...
Lawsuit alleges wrongful arrest by Pittsburgh police following incident at Brookline bar
A family is suing the city of Pittsburgh and several police officers, claiming they were wrongfully arrested two years ago following an altercation at a Brookline bar. Matthew Hindman, Angie Hindman and their daughter Brianna Holland filed the lawsuit in federal court on Monday alleging claims for malicious prosecution, due...
Meet the podcaster, author, and hairstylist bringing Pa.’s haunted history to life
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Marlin Bressi has an affinity for stories of the strange-but-true variety, and he’ll tell you there’s...
David Fincher ‘not responsible’ for incels co-opting ‘Fight Club’: ‘We didn’t make it for them’
Director David Fincher didn’t make “Fight Club” for incels, but that hasn’t stopped them from co-opting the 1999 psychological thriller. The acclaimed director spoke with the Guardian for a profile published Friday, and the sexually frustrated radical right’s affinity for “Fight Club” came up. “I’m not responsible for how people...
Michael Manna wins Battle of the North Side at Fall Fisticuffs VI
Five professional fights and one exhibition were a part of a competitive night of boxing at Fall Fisticuffs VI, presented by Integrity Fighter Management from the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows on Saturday. The Battle of The Northside II was the match of the night. Michael “The Pittsburgh Bull” Manna...
Pennsylvania’s voting law is filled with obsolete provisions, troublesome conflicts
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 — Pennsylvania’s Election Code was written nearly 100 years ago, and some of its provisions are even older...
Pa. Election 2023: When to expect results, how officials are preparing, voting guides
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 — Officials and experts in Pennsylvania are confident that new technology and growing familiarity with mail ballots among...
Letter to the editor: Replacements needed on Greater Latrobe School Board
How in the world can the Greater Latrobe School Board agree to such a major school tax increase and burden on residents with a falling student population? Many of the board members are up for reelection, and this needs to be heavily challenged. Latrobe does not have an affluent population...
Letter to the editor: Girardi best pick for judge
With Nov. 7 approaching quickly, we, the voters of Cheswick, Frazer, Harmar, Springdale Borough and Springdale Township have some serious decisions to make regarding our next district judge. The recent headlines involving one of the candidate’s decisions that, in my opinion, have hurt the residents that he was elected to...
Letter to the editor: Keep Peck Yakopec
Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec is the only choice for our judge. She has 29 years’ experience and a proven record of fairness. She is not sidetracked by side jobs or a private lucrative law practice, nor is she seeking endorsements from special interest groups. She is not related to any...
Editorial: Rating system needs work, but so do nursing homes
“Better than nothing.” That’s the sort of halfhearted review you expect to see on an unimpressive restaurant or a serviceable but underwhelming hotel. It speaks of an experience that is, at best, the bare minimum but quite possibly far less. It is an option of last resort — the best...
Letter to the editor: New blood needed in East Deer
East Deer Township, for the first time in what has to be like 20 years, actually has some legitimate competition for the at-large seats on the commissioner board. One of the spots is opening up due to one commissioner stepping down after many years of dedicated service. Two of the...
The Stroller, Oct. 31, 2023: 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. Happy Halloween! Many municipalities will have trick-or-treat tonight. Please watch out...
Letter to the editor: Johnson as speaker bad news for America
Finally, and with so much turmoil in the world that needs to be addressed by Congress, U.S. House Republicans have elected a speaker. The elevation to this position of Rep. Mike Johnson is good news for him, for Donald Trump, whose approval was necessary for a Republican speaker to be...
High school roundup for Oct. 30, 2023: Playoff run continues for South Fayette boys
Nathan Belculfine and Cole Johnson scored as No. 8 South Fayette continued its improbable playoff run with a 2-1 win over No. 5 Montour (15-4) in the WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer semifinals Monday night. It was the 300th career victory for South Fayette coach Rob Eldridge. The Lions (13-4-3)...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 30, 2023
High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs Saturday’s schedule At Washington & Jefferson Finals Class 3A Pine-Richland (18-0) vs. Peters Township (13-4-2) at Washington & Jefferson, 4 p.m. Class 2A Penn-Trafford (17-2) vs. Fox Chapel (12-6) at Washington & Jefferson, 2 p.m. Class A Shady Side Academy (9-5) vs. Aquinas Academy...
John Dorfman: Markel, Pulte flaunt rapid revenue growth
For a while, revenue growth at all costs was a popular approach, and investors fell for it. Now that stocks such as AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) and WeWork Inc. (WE) have crashed to earth, investors are a little less in love with revenue growth. So now that the fad...
Penguins remember former teammate Adam Johnson in pregame ceremonyVideo
Prior to Monday’s contest at PPG Paints Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins were joined on the ice by the Anaheim Ducks and officials during a memorial recognizing former Penguins forward Adam Johnson. After a video highlighting Johnson’s Penguins career was played on the center ice video board, public address announcer Ryan...
Column: Ryan Blaney carries momentum into NASCAR’s championship finale as he chases 1st Cup titleVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ryan Blaney began to doubt himself and his ability to compete at NASCAR’s top level as he was mired in a 59-race losing streak and all his buddies he had grown up racing against were thriving in the Cup Series. There was Chase Elliott, one of his...
York man takes plea deal in Capitol riots
A York County man charged with being part of the Jan. 6 riots at the United States Capitol Building signed a plea deal with federal prosecutors. Cameron Campanella II, 46, of York, signed the document in which he agreed to plead guilty to disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted...
Advocacy groups accuse DA’s office of not properly charging sexual assault cases
Nine advocacy groups have concerns that the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office is failing to prosecute sexual assault crimes in cases where the alleged assailant and victim had a previous relationship. The groups, which include Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, the Women’s Law Project and the Greater Pittsburgh Women’s Center &...
Traffic disruptions planned for Mon/Fayette Expressway
Drivers traveling northbound on PA Turnpike 43, also known as the Mon/Fayette Expressway, may run into delays this week as workers erect bridge beams over Jefferson Boulevard in the borough of Jefferson Hills. On Wednesday and Thursday, Turnpike Commission maintenance vehicles plan to pace traffic between 10 a.m. and 6...
Man wanted for August Perry South shooting arrested
A man who was wanted in connection with a shooting in August in Pittsburgh’s Perry South neighborhood was arrested Monday. Sheridan Marsh, 33, was arrested by Pittsburgh Police and U.S. Marshals in the 2700 block of Stafford Street near Sheraden. He was wanted for an Aug. 19 shooting incident in...
