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Projected first-round CB Joey Porter Jr. eager to attend the NFL Draft, represent Penn StateVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Someday, Joey Porter Jr. will return to Penn State’s Lasch Building and see his name listed on the wall among the program’s first-round picks. “I’m gonna go down in history at Penn State,” said Porter, who is set to become the Nittany Lions’ first first-round defensive back....
Gary Franks: NBA great Willis Reed — a gentle giant and friend
An NBA great has passed away — Willis Reed. His 10-year basketball career with the New York Knicks was outstanding and will be remembered by all who followed the game during those years. Reed, a Hall of Famer, was a class act, team player, captain, MVP, All-Star, two-time NBA champion...
Women have more power than ever in Pennsylvania’s legislature, but lawmakers say big hurdles remain
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — When Emily Kinkead asked Lisa Bennington for advice on running for elected office, the former Pennsylvania state lawmaker gave...
Steelers reserve offensive lineman Trent Scott signs with Commanders
Offensive tackle Trent Scott, who served as a reserve for much of the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, signed with the Washington Commanders on Thursday. The Commanders announced the deal, with terms of the contract not released. Scott played in eight games last season, including a start in Week...
Sidney Crosby’s goal in Dallas completes scoring milestone in all NHL cities
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby scored his team’s first goal in a 3-2 road loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday. It marked Crosby’s first goal in Dallas during his career and allowed him to claim a goal in all 31 of the NHL’s active opposing markets. Here are Crosby’s...
Timothy J. Kunselman: ‘It’s political’ and other annoying words and phrases
The most recent word that annoys the heck out of me is “weaponization.” I first heard it used by Republicans railing against the Department of Justice and alleged use of the justice system to exact political punishment. “Weaponization” is right up there with “witch hunt” and “MAGA” and “red and...
Jerry Green, Detroit sports writer at 56 Super Bowls, dies
DETROIT — Jerry Green, a Detroit sports writer who covered 56 consecutive Super Bowls, has died at 94, The Detroit News said Friday. Green retired as a columnist at the News in 2004 but continued to attend the Super Bowl for the newspaper until this year. His streak began with...
Union rolls past Lourdes Regional to claim 1st PIAA girls basketball championship
HERSHEY — Union’s girls basketball team was unbeatable for 16 straight games in reaching the PIAA finals, and finished off that winning run with a historic victory on the biggest stage in Pennsylvania. The Scotties captured the program’s first state title with a 46-29 win over Lourdes Regional in the...
Zappala threatens to keep Kennywood from opening if it doesn’t comply with security demands
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Friday he will go to court to keep Kennywood Park from opening for the season if it does not comply with his office’s list of security demands. At a news conference in McCandless, Zappala said the iconic West Mifflin amusement park...
Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk
DETROIT — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven. The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and warning people to...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s ‘accomplishments’ not marred by bone spurs
In answer to the writer of the letter “Why Trump was a great president” (March 7, TribLIVE), who lists all of President Trump’s “accomplishments”: And he did it all with bone spurs. Don Aliquo Lower Burrell...
Letter to the editor: We’ve gone from best president to worst
It seems that our country has been going down the wrong road for the past two years. Joe Biden has proven himself incompetent over and over again. From the skyrocketing prices of fuel, groceries and other essentials to the mishandling of our southern border to the sloppy pullout in Afghanistan,...
Laurels & lances: Riding and parking
Laurel: To getting feedback. When it comes to providing services to the public, it’s important to know what people are going to need or want. Otherwise, it’s just a waste of time, money and resources. The Westmoreland Transit Authority addressed that Tuesday with a public input session to talk with...
Letter to the editor: Saturday deer opener takes fun out of hunting
Hunter Randy Santucci is right on the money (“Opponents of Saturday deer opener cite negative economic, social impacts,” May 20, TribLIVE). The game commission needs to go back to Monday for opening day. They took all the fun out of camp and the camaraderie that camps have before hunting. Going...
The Stroller, March 24, 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. Back the Blue concert planned Sunday at Quality Inn The Back...
Allegheny County public defender, legal experts question ethics of district attorney’s office
Two prosecutors in the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office said earlier this month that they couldn’t withdraw criminal charges in one case or make a plea deal in another because of politics. In both instances, the assistant district attorneys cited the upcoming primary election between their boss, six-term incumbent District...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 23, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Thursday’s schedule Nonsection Indiana 10, DuBois Central Catholic 7 Mt. Pleasant 16, Elkins (WV) 5 Washington 7, Jeannette 3 Shady Side Academy 9, Sewickley Academy 0 Avonworth at Moon, ppd. Beaver Falls at West Allegheny, ppd. Belle Vernon at Connellsville, ppd. Carlynton at McGuffey, ppd. Chartiers...
High school roundup for March 23, 2023: Washington gets past Jeannette
Michael Shallcross singled and tripled and Kaden Partozoti tripled and drove in a pair to lead Washington to a 7-3 nonsection baseball victory over Jeannette on a rainy Thursday. Caleb Patton also tripled and Braden Dombrowski had two hits for the Little Prexies (2-1). Brayden Luttner singled, tripled and drove...
‘It’s A Wonderful World!’ at Hampton library storytime
The theme of Hampton Community Library’s “It’s A Wonderful World!” storytime applies to more than just the children. Parents and other caregivers — grandparents, too! — can bring the little ones on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and stay for as long as what fits well into their schedules. The program...
Former Pittsburgh city worker accused of altering, fraudulently depositing checks for $50K
A former employee in Pittsburgh’s Finance Office is accused of altering two checks totaling just more than $50,000 and using the money to pay property taxes, police said. Police said Gregory Fleming, 59, of Pittsburgh, altered and fraudulently deposited the two checks, paying them to a business entity he owned...
Peter Morici: America’s most powerful weapon to beat China and Russia in Cold War 2.0 is free trade
The U.S. is in a new Cold War with China and something hotter with Russia. But America’s shift to protectionism and overreliance on implementing economic sanctions are foolish. After World War II, the U.S. created NATO and alliances in the Pacific, cultivated free trade among allies through the GATT, EU...
Why Penn State needs WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith to step up as a ‘true No. 1′ target
STATE COLLEGE — The time is now for KeAndre Lambert-Smith. He knows it. James Franklin knows it. In an ideal world, college football will know it, too. Penn State’s wide receiver room is in flux as Drew Allar pushes to become the starting quarterback. Parker Washington left early for the...
Trump slams Manhattan DA Bragg as an ‘animal’ as hush money indictment looms
Former President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that he is “100% INNOCENT” in the Stormy Daniels hush money case and attacked Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as an “animal.” In his latest outburst, Trump accused Bragg of “carrying out the plans of the radical left lunatics” by investigating him for paying...
Saliva guitarist dies day after band played outside Pittsburgh
Wayne Swinny, the guitarist for the rock band Saliva, died Wednesday, a day after the group played at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale. Swinny, the last remaining original member of the band, died Wednesday of a spontaneous brain hemorrhage after being hospitalized Tuesday, according to a post on the band’s...
Rob Perkins: Allegheny County district attorney’s office needs an integrity unit
Our chief local prosecutor is the Allegheny County district attorney. Bucking a national trend, our DA has failed to establish a conviction integrity unit. It’s past time to create one. Mistakes happen in criminal trials. Just like they happen in any human endeavor. But the stakes are high in criminal...
