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A plan to stop diverting road dollars to Pa. State Police could be a final piece of this year’s budget
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds the powerful to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — For at least 50 years, Pennsylvania has used taxes drivers pay at the pump to fund...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 15, 2023: Termarr Johnson homers for 3rd straight game
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 53-60) handled St. Paul (Twins), 8-4. RHP Roansy Contreras (1.29) started and allowed one run on one hit and two walks in four innings. He struck out five. RHP Yerry De Los Santos (1-5, 6.20) gave up one run on one hit in two innings to pick up...
Trump’s Georgia co-defendants played significant roles in seeking to overturn Pennsylvania’s 2020 vote
PHILADELPHIA — Among the 18 lawyers, aides, and allies who were charged Monday alongside Donald Trump for their alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia, there are several who played key roles in the former president’s similar push in Pennsylvania. Here’s a breakdown of some...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 15, 2023
High schools Golf Tuesday’s results Boys Class 3A Section 4 Franklin Regional 197, Penn Hills 278 Medalists: Jake Anderchak, Dylan Mauser (FR) 37, Gavin Tierney (PH) 49 Section 6 Peters Township 185, Bethel Park 221 Medalists: Ben Miller (PT) 35, Chan Yoon (BP) 41 Class 2A Section 2 Greensburg Salem...
Once a conservative lawmaker, Mark Meadows now indicted
WASHINGTON — Mark Meadows founded one of the most conservative groups in Congress, left early to be White House chief of staff for Donald Trump and now faces two state criminal charges related to the waning weeks of his time in that administration. The North Carolina Republican was named in...
Tourists are getting trapped on remote Shark Island off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, park warns
Multiple tourists have become trapped on a treacherous island off the North Carolina coast this month, forcing the National Park Service to coordinate highly risky rescues, park rangers say. Visiting the ominously named Shark Island could get you killed, Cape Lookout National Seashore warned this week in a news release....
Robert Morris adds upgrades to Joe Walton Stadium
Joe Walton Stadium will feature some new technology in time for the 2023 season. Robert Morris unveiled upgrades Tuesday, including a new video scoreboard, a scoreboard in the north end zone and a new sound system. “We’re excited to enhance the atmosphere on game day at Joe Walton Stadium from...
Elwood Watson: Lizzo and the peril of celebrity culture
Voracious popular culture connoisseur that I am, I have been avidly following the drama surrounding pop icon Lizzo. As an academic who teaches race, gender and sexuality studies, for me, the story has all the intersectional elements that make for a riveting story. Over the past couple of weeks, the...
Trump trashes DA Fani Willis as ‘corrupt,’ vows report countering Georgia indictment
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as “corrupt” and vowed to release an “irrefutable report” countering his sprawling Georgia election interference indictment. Minutes after Willis unveiled the indictment, Trump trashed the Atlanta prosecutor as “out of control and very corrupt.” He later promised...
Wilkinsburg-Pittsburgh merger group files for state Supreme Court review
A group seeking the annexation of Wilkinsburg with the City of Pittsburgh late Monday filed a petition seeking review by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. In it, those advocating for the merger said that two lower courts misinterpreted the law and violated the separation of powers principle in doing so. “Petitioners...
Chris Soriano: Ban ‘skill games’ that threaten public safety and Pa.’s gaming integrity
In my role at PENN Entertainment, I am charged with ensuring our company meets the appropriately high standards required to earn and retain a gaming license in every jurisdiction in which we operate. At our four properties across the commonwealth, we aren’t simply running casinos — we are providing an...
‘I want to do damage’: What Penn State RB Kaytron Allen has in store for the 2023 season
STATE COLLEGE — Nick Singleton became a household name in college football after his Rose Bowl heroics. He enters the 2023 campaign on watch lists for the Maxwell and Walter Camp awards, given at the end of the year to the top player in the country. And to be fair,...
Letter to the editor: Letters should foster discussion
Regarding the letter “Biden stinks and his policies stink” (Aug. 7, TribLIVE): I hope that you had more interesting things to publish than this thoughtless writing. Clearly the writer has a global dislike for all things President Biden, but there are no facts there to stimulate a new way of...
Student achievements from the Pine-Richland area for the week of Aug. 15, 2023
Ryan Farbacher graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and a commission as a U.S. Navy Ens. He is a graduate of Pine-Richland High School. At the academy, Farbacher was a member of the Catholic Midshipmen Club, the National Eagle Scout Association,...
Letter to the editor: Making Pittsburgh greener
As a resident of Homewood, I am passionate about Pittsburgh’s future and its impact on our community. To achieve a greener, more inclusive city, we must prioritize accessible, equitable mobility over corporate profit and private transportation. Embracing net-zero cars and buses while addressing first- and last-mile gaps in public transit...
Editorial: Plum house explosion response shows value of good neighbors
Sometimes the people who live near us are just people who happen to occupy the same street. We don’t open doors the way we once did. We don’t bring over a batch of cookies when someone moves in next door. But bad things have a way of bringing out the...
The Stroller, Aug. 15, 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. Mutts, Meows and Margaritas event to benefit HOPE Center The Alle-Kiski...
Letter to the editor: Solving the problem of expensive education
It’s no secret that college tuitions are skyrocketing. The University of Pittsburgh recently increased its tuition for in-state students by 2%, and 7% for out-of-state students. In the 2021-22 school year, tuitions ranged for public college in-state students from $10,740, to $38,070 at private colleges. The average living cost for...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 14, 2023
High schools Golf Monday’s results Jerry Roman Memorial Chairman’s Cup At Cedarbrook Boys Class 3A team scores: 1. Peters Township 381. 2. South Fayette 385. 3. Morgantown 393. 4. Central Dauphin 402. 5. Hempfield 416. 6. Wheeling Park 417. 7. Bethel Park 423 Class 2A team scores: 1. Sewickley Academy...
Philadelphia teen accused of buying and testing bomb-making materials in support of foreign terror group
PHILADELPHIA — A 17-year-old from West Philadelphia has been charged with buying and testing bomb-making materials in support of a foreign terrorist group, state and federal authorities announced Monday. The teen, whom prosecutors declined to name because he is a juvenile, was arrested Friday at his home in the Wynnefield...
Judge in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial permanently seals juror list
The federal judge who presided over the trial of the man who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue has permanently sealed the names of the jurors who convicted him. U.S. District Judge Robert J. Colville initially sealed the names and addresses of the jurors and prospective jurors during jury...
As GOP attacks Bidens, Rep. Jamie Raskin promises report on ‘foreign government emoluments’ to TrumpVideo
Amid GOP howls over the Hunter Biden case, lawmakers are scrutinizing former President Donald Trump’s business dealings during his time in office, Rep. Jamie Raskin said. The Maryland Democrat promised a new report on cash that foreign governments gave to Trump businesses, though he did not go into detail. “We’re...
E.J. Antoni: Default by another name — why U.S. debt deserved a downgrade
Trust is always harder to build than to destroy, and that’s true for financial markets, too. The U.S. has borrowed tens of trillions of dollars and promised to pay it back, but investors have become increasingly skeptical. On Aug. 1, U.S. debt received a downgrade, meaning the Treasury appears less...
Carnegie Mellon cyber hacking team wins record 7th title in annual competition
LAS VEGAS — Carnegie Mellon University’s cyber hacking team, the Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP), defended its title in DEF CON’s Capture-the-Flag competition — its seventh victory in the past 11 years. The team joined forces with the University of British Columbia’s Maple Bacon team and hackers from CMU Alum...
Southwest Airlines promised better performance after meltdown. Has it delivered?
DALLAS — More than half a year has elapsed since Southwest Airlines ’ December meltdown displaced thousands of passengers and canceled flights for days across the country during the holidays. The airline promised passengers that it has put measures in place so something of this magnitude wouldn’t happen again. Southwest...
