The Stroller, March 31, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Peoples Library to host...
Letter to the editor: Clean energy should be powering data centers
Data centers are igniting citizen activism nationwide as residents demand a voice in how these massive, computer-filled warehouses will shape their communities. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, 22 data center projects are underway across six counties, according to FracTracker Alliance. Communities now find themselves on the front lines of a rapidly expanding,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 30, 2026
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 13, North Hills 1 Central Catholic 7, Seneca Valley 3 Section 2 Norwin 6, Hempfield 5 Canon-McMillan 15, Woodland Hills 2 Canon-McMillan 11, Woodland Hills 0 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 13, Kiski Area 12 Latrobe 15, Penn Hills...
High school roundup for March 30, 2026: 3-run inning carries Hampton to section win
Brody Junker singled, doubled and scored a run and Hampton used a three-run fourth inning to secure a 3-1 victory over Beaver in Section 1-4A baseball Monday. Zach Virbitsky gave up one unearned run in 4⅔ innings for the Talbots (3-3, 1-2). Joshua Derringer and Maddox Tanner doubled for the...
Thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat bars in a massive heist. It could ruin Easter
Just in time for Easter. A 12-ton shipment of Nestle’s crunchy KitKat bars was stolen in one big heist. The act has the potential to cause a shortage in European stores, right before the Easter holiday. The swipe of the 413,793 candy bars happened last week after a stolen truck...
Trump says secret military project being built under White House ballroom
President Donald Trump says the military is building a secret, secure project under his controversial $400 million White House ballroom. Defending the opulent project against persistent criticism, Trump suggested the Pentagon was a driving force behind plans to construct an underground bunker of sorts beneath his sprawling new East Wing...
Trump hosts Stacy Garrity at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, calls Josh Shapiro ‘a stiff’
Stacy Garrity, the presumptive Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, had the ultimate fundraiser this weekend: An event at President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Garrity’s campaign, a GOP source confirmed, cleared six-figures in proceeds from the event, secured commitments for future fundraisers, and got some...
John Dorfman: What is your sell discipline? Do you have one?
You can find dozens of books and hundreds of articles on how to buy stocks. When to sell them? A deafening silence. It’s not just ordinary investors who struggle with selling. A 2021 paper looked at the performance of 783 institutional investors. These professionals outperformed the market with their buy...
Daniel Unico, Duquesne basketball fan and businessman, dies at 99
Daniel Unico, who created a family business making pizza and bakery boxes in Pittsburgh in the 1960s, believed that much of the success and joy he got from life came from his years studying business at Duquesne University after World War II. He spent the rest of his life thanking...
Penn State’s Marcus Neal, a leader in the safety room, on the Lions’ CBs: ‘You got some dogs’
STATE COLLEGE — Few members of the Penn State football program know the potential of the Nittany Lions’ safety room better than Marcus Neal Jr. A junior safety who played for Matt Campbell at Iowa State last season, the 6-foot-1, 218-pound Neal was a force against the run and the...
Catholic churches see a surge of new converts
People are joining the Catholic Church in surprising numbers. This Easter, the Archdiocese of Detroit will receive 1,428 new Catholics into the church, its highest number in 21 years. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will have its most in 15 years. In the Diocese of Des Moines, the count is jumping...
Scientific review finds e-cigarettes likely cause lung, oral cancer
E-cigarettes are likely to cause cancer, including in the lungs and mouth, according to a sweeping review of scientific evidence that challenges their positioning as a safer alternative to smoking. Published on Monday in the journal Carcinogenesis, the review concludes that nicotine-based vapes are “likely to be carcinogenic to humans,”...
Garry South: Kamala Harris is polling well, which signifies nothing
When I read all the hype being heaped on Kamala Harris’ lead in early polls for the 2028 Democratic nomination, I have to chuckle to myself. The release of a Rasmussen Reports poll in February was titled, “Kamala Harris Still Leads 2028 Field for Democrats.” One headline in the Hill...
Democrats examine Elon Musk’s role in suspension of business disclosure law
Democratic lawmakers are seeking answers from the U.S. Treasury Department about Elon Musk’s possible role in dismantling a federal business accountability law. The group, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, sent a letter on Monday morning asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for all communications that could show Musk may...
Annual electric car show coming to Murrysville
The Three Rivers Electric Vehicle Association is hosting its annual “Drive Electric Earth Month” car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 in Murrysville. The group is made up of electric vehicle owners, educators, hobbyists and enthusiasts. This year they will be celebrating the life of former club...
Gallery: Around the world or close to home, the world in focus on March 30, 2026
Every photograph tells a story. From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to far-flung corners of the globe, TribLive’s gallery brings those stories to life — moments of connection, place and the quiet beauty of everyday life. It’s more than a look at Western Pennsylvania. It’s a view of the...
Hunter DeRensis: Will Pennsylvanians punish Republicans over Iran war?
On Feb. 28, Donald Trump made a bigger gamble than ever took place at any of his Atlantic City casinos. Betting that a joint U.S.-Israeli decapitation strike on Iran would result in another overnight, low-cost operation that the president could tout as a quick victory, Trump has risked both his...
Letter to the editor: Jail officers need PTSD treatment
Researchers have found that the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rate for correctional officers is higher than for the military or police officers. A primary reason is correctional officers work in a confined institution in which there is a constant risk of having a hands-on intervention with residents. For the Allegheny...
The Stroller, March 30, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Project Lifesaver available to...
Letter to the editor: Generation owners profiting from rising electric bills
The frustration in Diana Vahabzadeh’s commentary “Legislators must help bring down skyrocketing utility bills” (March 18, TribLive) is rightfully shared by millions of Pennsylvanians. She deserves honest answers about her recent electric bill increases. Duquesne Light Co.’s (DLC) base rates have not increased since 2024. Vahabzadeh’s June and December 2025...
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 30
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 30....
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg community libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 30
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 30....
PIHL all-star games roundup: Avonworth’s Linus Jesionowski nets four goals in victory
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League held its annual all-star games Sunday at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center after they were postponed because of a snowstorm in February. Here’s a look at the results: Class 3A Blue 7, Gold 3 — Eddie Scherer (North Allegheny) had two goals, and Michael Desjardins...
More Pa. Democrats consider challenging Fetterman in 2028 primary
A former Democratic congresswoman is the latest name being touted as a possible primary challenger to Sen. John Fetterman. The news site Semafor reported recently that former Lehigh Valley Rep. Susan Wild is pondering entering the 2028 Senate primary as Democrats become increasingly frustrated and angry over Fetterman’s continued support...
