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Moon edges Bethel Park in Allegheny Six Conference opener
The hype has been plentiful around the Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference, and Friday night’s clash between Moon and Bethel Park showed why. At Tigers Stadium at Moon Area High School, Moon bounced back from a tough nonconference loss to Seneca Valley last week with a strong start and a...
Heyward, Batch and Manganiello to attend Pittsburgh Airport gala
Even more Pittsburgh-connected celebrity guests have been added to an Oct. 3 gala celebrating the highly anticipated opening of Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal. Current Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch and Mt. Lebanon native actor Joe Manganiello will all be speaking at the Transformed...
Moon pulls away in victory over West Allegheny
After a defensive battle for the vast majority of the first half in Friday’s Class 4A/Class 5A contest between West Allegheny and Moon, it was a wild final minute at West Allegheny High School to close the first half of a 21-3 Tigers win. After a blocked punt, West Allegheny...
Jeff Goldblum to headline new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal gala
Who better to celebrate Pittsburgh’s new flying experience than native Pittsburgher — and star of “The Fly” — Jeff Goldblum? On Oct. 3, the Pittsburgh International Airport will host a gala in honor of its new $1.7 billion terminal. Goldblum will headline the event, performing with both the Pittsburgh Symphony...
Penn-Trafford scores twice in final 6 minutes to beat Moon
Penn-Trafford came from behind Friday and tallied 13 unanswered points in the final six minutes to defeat Moon, 25-24. The Warriors forced the Tigers to punt with 53 seconds left, down 24-19. Penn-Trafford then capped a 95-yard drive with a winning Nate Desmond 15-yard touchdown pass to Landyn Stikkel. Desmond...
Moon runs downhill, speeds past Montour
Moon scored 27 unanswered points to charge past Montour, 41-13, picking up a solid road win Friday night. The Tigers were powered by Antoine Arnett, who tallied 161 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns. “It’s all about hard work at practice,” Arnett said. “We go 100% in practice, and...
Passenger sues Allegheny County Police over incident at Pittsburgh airport
A New Jersey man said a decision by Allegheny County Police to detain him two years ago at Pittsburgh International Airport when he began asking questions after his flight was canceled violated his constitutional rights and “is an example of the systemic injustice routinely faced by Black men,” according to...
Campbells Run Road in Robinson will remain closed after flooding
Campbells Run Road in Robinson will remain closed until a freshly paved portion that was damaged by Thursday’s heavy storms can be replaced. The afternoon storms were so heavy that some motorists were stranded in the roadway, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The road was forced to close between...
Customs agents nab knockoff Rolexes, sunglasses sent from Middle East to Pittsburgh
Border guards seized more than a dozen knockoff Rolex watches and 12 pairs of counterfeit, designer-imitating sunglasses — with a street value of $573,000 — that arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said Thursday. The suspect shipment, whose contents were labeled “Empty poly bag...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 13-15
Even if you’re tired of the U.S. Open and avoiding the area as best you can, there are still fun events to check out this weekend throughout the Pittsburgh area. Here are a few ideas. Babesburgh Bash Women of Western Pennsylvania, it’s time to celebrate with the second annual Babesburgh...
Penn-Trafford earns trip to Penn State with win over West Allegheny
Penn-Trafford softball coach Denny Little was under the weather Sunday night and was not sure he would be able to make his team’s PIAA Class 5A semifinal against West Allegheny on Monday. The perfect prescription was an all-around solid effort by the Warriors that left the Indians feeling ill. Penn-Trafford...
No. 1 Penn-Trafford fends off challenge from scrappy Moon in Class 5A 1st round
Sometimes the littlest play turns out to be the play of the game. Penn-Trafford junior catcher Mackenzie Cox made three such plays Monday in the WPIAL Class 5A first-round game at West Mifflin. Cox laid down a perfectly executed squeeze bunt that ignited a four-run second inning and then made...
Little turbulence at Pittsburgh International as Real ID rules take effect
Tracy Moffat experienced only a minor hiccup with her Real ID as she used it for the first time Wednesday to fly from Boston to Pittsburgh. The identification requirement, which went into effect Wednesday, mandates anyone 18 or older present a Real ID or other acceptable identification — like a...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 2-4
As of this writing, power is still out for a number of people in Allegheny County. If you are one of those unlucky households and you don’t feel like running a marathon this weekend, here are some other things you can do to get out of the house. ‘Star Wars’...
Trib HSSN high school softball team of the week for May 1, 2025Video
Trib HSSN softball team of the week – West Allegheny Indians Coach: Mindi McFate (22nd year) Record: West Allegheny has clinched the Section 3-5A championship with a 9-1 record. The Indians have won seven straight games and 10 of their last 11 for an overall record of 13-4 with two...
Moon lands big win over Upper St. Clair to boost playoff hopes
Falling into last place with one week left in the regular season is not a good recipe for a postseason run. However, on Wednesday night, it was one small step for Moon’s chances of playing meaningful baseball next week and one giant leap for the Tigers’ playoff hopes. The Tigers...
Bethel Park gets past Moon for rare 2-game sweep in Section 2-5A baseball
Section 2-5A in WPIAL baseball has become the land of the splits. There have been 15 section series played between the seven teams and 11 of them have ended up with the teams splitting their two-game series. Two of the four sweeps have been handed out by Bethel Park, including...
TSA clarifies security checkpoint changes at Pittsburgh airport
A day after announcing changes to the security checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration released a clarification for the new procedures. Starting May 5, TSA PreCheck travelers should use the main checkpoint, but non-TSA PreCheck travelers can use both checkpoints. When travelers arrive at the airport, they will be able to...
Heritage Valley CEO: Sewickley hospital here to stay, even as system consolidates
The head of Heritage Valley Health System says the network’s Sewickley hospital isn’t going anywhere, despite the upcoming closure of its Kennedy counterpart. “Clearly, there is a need for a hospital in that Sewickley community,” Heritage Valley President and CEO Norm Mitry told TribLive. “We don’t foresee any negative impact...
Pittsburgh International Airport to adjust security checkpoints
Pittsburgh International Airport is making changes to its security checkpoints. Travelers who are enrolled in TSA PreCheck and are ticketed to fly out of Pittsburgh should proceed directly to the main security checkpoint starting May 5. There, they will receive expedited screening benefits as PreCheck members. The alternate security checkpoint...
New Pittsburgh Airport terminal cost now pegged at $1.7B as project nears completion
The $1.7 billion Pittsburgh International Airport modernization project is hundreds of millions more than initially planned. Inflation isn’t solely to blame for the rising cost of the project, Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis said in a statement. Instead, the authority is performing other maintenance and improvement work at...
Mars, Avonworth knock off top seeds in PIHL Penguins Cup Class A semifinals
Mars defeated Chartiers Valley, 3-2, in a comeback victory to kick off a PIHL Penguins Cup Class A doubleheader at the RMU Island Sports Center on Wednesday night. Mars trailed 2-1 heading into the third period. Before the end of the second, the Planets peppered Matt Colberg on a late...
Offensively gifted Chartiers Valley leans on defense in WPIAL 5A quarterfinal victory over Moon
Chartiers Valley has a talented 2,000-point scorer in Jayden Davis, and the Colts have often shown a knack for beating teams on the offensive end of the floor. This time, they won at the other end. Chartiers Valley allowed only 24 points through three quarters Friday night, a determined defensive...
Top-ranked Montour closes out section schedule with win over scrappy Moon
Montour held off a Moon comeback at home Friday night, closing out its Section 4-5A schedule with a satisfying 60-50 win. “We’re trying to go as far as we can, and we’re trying to win everything this year,” Montour center Ama Sow said. “That’s the goal. That’s the mindset.” The...
Allegiant Air begins nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International to Phoenix
Allegiant Air has added nonstop service from Pittsburgh International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The budget carrier announced on Friday the new route will offer up to two flights weekly. Allegiant said it will fly an Airbus-320, with capacity for up to 186 passengers, on the route. It...
