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The Kentucky Derby, the most celebrated horse race in America, usually is won by thoroughbreds who were born and raised in the Blue Grass state. In its 148 years, 107 winners of the Triple Crown’s first jewel were bred in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It’s about pride for the industry’s...

More than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder during their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chances are, some of these individuals will be inheriting wealth at some point. If a family member’s mental health issues may interfere with their...

As a lifelong Springdale resident, high school alumnus, homeowner, taxpayer and former borough council member, Mitchell Karaica has a vested interest in keeping our community safe and thriving. For years, he has committed himself to showing up for our community by giving his time and/or resources, without looking for recognition....

Pine-Richland High School junior Jocelyn Curreri placed first in the state National History Day competition in the Individual Exhibit Category for her project on Hedy Lamarr. Jocelyn has been invited to participate in the national NHD competition to be held June 11–15 at the University of Maryland, College Park. Ain...

Jupjeet Dhingra made the dean’s list at Washington University in St. Luis for the fall 2022 semester. Dhingra is enrolled in the university’s McKelvey School of Engineering. The Garden Club of America awarded a summer environmental studies scholarship to Sewickley native Eliza Atwood. Atwood was awarded the Clara Carter Higgins...

I find the editorial “Figure out the source for state police fund money first” (April 13, TribLIVE) ignorant of the highway laws. Title 36, § 425 prohibits the posting of any signage on state road rights of way without express written consent from PennDOT. Written permission is never obtained and...

Radon is poison. It occurs naturally in the world, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous. It’s a gas that can seep up from the soil. It can filter through the water. It can be found in the bricks and boards of a building. You won’t see it. It has...

The decisions of a municipal official, school board director or local magistrate will certainly impact your life more immediately, and more directly, than those of a president, governor or U.S. senator. Local elected officials make decisions that affect your most valuable assets — your family, your home, your school, your...

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. Children welcome at free fishing derby in Jefferson Township Concordia Lutheran...

In response to the letter “God didn’t give us guns” (April 23, TribLIVE): We do not need more “commonsense” gun laws; we need commonsense enforcement of existing gun laws. If you do not punish bad behavior, you get worse behavior. Anyone who has raised children should have learned that. The...

The Thiel College Phoenix Journal of Art and Literature appointed Taylor Clayborn, class of ‘24 as co-editor of art and publicity for the spring 2023 publication. Clayborn is an English major and graduate of Penn Hills Senior High School. The theatre department at PennWest California presented Eupipides’ Greek Tragedy in...

High schools WPIAL Baseball Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Pine-Richland at North Allegheny, ppd. Seneca Valley at Butler, ppd. Section 2 Baldwin at Mt. Lebanon, ppd. Central Catholic at Canon-McMillan, ppd. Hempfield at Norwin, ppd. Class 5A Section 1 Armstrong at Fox Chapel, ppd. Penn-Trafford at Gateway, ppd. Plum...

Mason Horwat singled, doubled and drove in a run, Mason Metz had two hits and two RBIs, and three pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout to lead Avonworth (12-4, 8-1) to a 5-0 victory over Steel Valley (2-9, 2-5) in Section 2-3A baseball Monday. Horwat struck out 11 in five...

A person was killed in a shooting Monday night in McKeesport, authorities said. The shooting was reported to Allegheny County 911 at about 9:05 p.m. at an apartment in the 600 block of Evans Ave. Police didn’t release details about who was found dead, but the Allegheny County Police Department’s...

A state Senate bill that would ban what are often called “supervised injection sites” has elicited a divide among Democratic lawmakers and potentially opened a new front in Republicans’ repeated efforts to circumvent the power of Philadelphia’s district attorney. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday discussed and ultimately approved Senate...

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Although the pavilions at Monroeville’s Community Park West have no doors, plenty of door prizes were at one for the taking, some with a renewed degree of popularity. “We always get a lot of donations from the Pittsburgh Pirates. We usually don’t call them right off the bat, but this...

Lordstown Motors Corp. may be forced to cease operations and file for bankruptcy after manufacturing giant Foxconn told the electric-vehicle company that it’s prepared to pull out of a production partnership. The deal with Foxconn Technology Group could unravel after the Taiwanese company threatened to withhold funding, something that could...

Most of the troubles plaguing the subtropical waters of Florida and the Caribbean revolve around disappearing marine life: coral reefs, fish populations, sea grass beds. It’s decidedly the opposite case with sargassum, the floating brown seaweed that has exploded in record-setting mass throughout the region. Nothing can stop the stinky...

Dabster Arts Inc. presents “Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow,” a solo exhibition featuring the artwork of Plum resident Bob Freyer. The exhibition can be viewed in its entirety on the ARTSY collector’s platform through June 25. Freyer draws inspiration from the classic Pop Art movement but has his own, unique style....

In some competitions, a third-place finish could be seen as disappointing. When it’s third out of 73 competitors, that’s a different story. That was the case for Penn-Trafford senior Madison Setzenfand, who competed in the discus April 15 at the TSTCA Outdoor Championships at West Mifflin. Her third-place finish was...

Sean Dugan’s football playing days ended only six years ago, but in that short time, the college football landscape has experienced a seismic shift. The creation of name, image and likeness opportunities; the transfer portal; and shifting conference memberships have coalesced to produce an environment that is as head-scratching as...

If you think seafood and cheese don’t mix, these incredible shrimp tacos will change your mind. Tacos gobernador, or “governor’s tacos,” are a modern Mexican classic. A blend of shrimp and melty cheese is tucked inside tortillas that then are folded and cooked like a quesadilla. The tacos are said...

Growing up in Appalachia, I know firsthand how America’s energy story is woven through our region. Over time, our communities have experienced the ups and downs of an industry that has powered our country’s economy forward. Now, as mayor of Sharpsburg, a Rust Belt river town, I’m excited to play...