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Democrats, once supreme in Pittsburgh region, now overtaken by GOP
The Southwestern Pennsylvania pendulum has shifted. Democrats once held an iron grip on the eight-county Greater Pittsburgh region during the heyday of steel, but that clutch loosened once the mills collapsed, allowing Republicans increasingly to win over more yinzers as the decades passed. Lew Irwin, a 59-year-old political science professor...
High anxiety: 2024 election takes heavy toll on stressed-out voters
World War III. A crippled economy. Unbridled immigration. Civil war, with American democracy in the crosshairs. These are the apocalyptic scenarios preoccupying supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. As election season enters its final hours of the 2024 race for the American presidency, Pennsylvanians find themselves balanced on a...
When polls close in battleground states on Election Day
WASHINGTON — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have visited them the most. Together, these states are likely to deliver the Electoral College votes needed for the...
Obesity a national epidemic among cats and dogs, experts say
Pudgy pets are a problem in America. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, a shocking 56% of dogs and 60% of cats in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese. World Pet Obesity Week occurred in October. Veterinarian Dr. Nicole Milligan, owner and operator of Sarver Animal...
‘Those lost lives can help prevent future lost lives’: Western Pa. schools are rethinking security, experts say
Door locks. Secure entrances. Ballistic window film. Security cameras. Metal detectors. As threats and incidents of violence become more common at schools across the country, educators are seeking out building upgrades to enhance student safety. But to school safety and security expert Aaron Skrbin, talking is the more important first...
Aging American Legion leaders look to pass torch to younger veterans
The American Legion of Pennsylvania is hoping to attract more veterans who served in the Gulf War of the 1990s and 2000s and the War on Terror. Its aging leaders want to be able to pass the torch onto the next generation to continue to fight for programs and benefits...
‘Patience is the watch word’ on Election Day as votes are counted, expert says
Voters throughout the nation may have to wait days to learn whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump wins Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes, election officials say. But Pennsylvania is literally the keystone state to decide who wins the White House once Tuesday’s votes are counted. “Please be...
New State Board of Higher Education names its executive director
The newly created State Board of Higher Education, tasked with re-imaging oversight of Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities, has named Kate Shaw as executive director. Shaw is deputy secretary for Higher Education within the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She has a decades-long career in government, the private sector and in academia...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 1, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Deluzio, Mercuri face off for pivotal 17th Congressional District seat
Republican Rob Mercuri, a Pennsylvania state representative, is looking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio in a pivotal congressional race that could be crucial in determining which party controls the U.S. House. Fox Chapel’s Deluzio, a voting rights attorney and Iraq War veteran, defeated former Ross commissioner Jeremy Shaffer...
The Home Stretch: Here’s the election news for Oct. 31
It may be Halloween, but the scariest thing in many Americans’ minds at the moment is the election. Let’s try to allay some fears with a look at what’s going on in the presidential race today. Where is everyone? The four candidates at the top of the major party tickets...
Fracking takes center stage in candidates’ pitches to Pennsylvania
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series examining where presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on the biggest issues. Today’s segment focuses on fracking. With the advent of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Pennsylvania, natural gas production has become the Goliath of the state’s energy sector...
A Halloween twist: Rain could break drought spell
Western Pennsylvania’s spookiest surprise this Halloween might not be ghosts or goblins — it’s rain. While the region has been parched with drought, there’s a chance Mother Nature will break the dry spell with showers Thursday night. Meteorologist Rich Redmond of the National Weather Service in Moon said rivers and...
Mt. Pleasant councilman earns independent music awards 4 years in a rowVideo
Andy Davis may want to consider a standing airline reservation for Nashville each fall. For each of the past four years, the Mt. Pleasant resident has headed south to accept one — or more — Josie Independent Music Awards. The Josies are the country’s largest independent music awards ceremony, given...
Victims, survivors of domestic violence have safe voting options
Every election cycle, Americans are encouraged to exercise their right to vote, but, for some, it isn’t that simple. Just like in other aspects of their lives, victims of domestic abuse can find themselves in situations that make it difficult, if not dangerous, to exercise their rights. “We have had...
UPMC Western Psych nurses ratify contract, averting threatened strike
Nurses at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital will be the first in UPMC to have a minimum hourly pay rate over $40 under a new three-year contract, union officials say. A tentative agreement between UPMC and SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania was reached Thursday, said Marah McDonald, a nurse and member of the...
Trump rally comment about Puerto Ricans could have impact on the election in Pa.
In a rare act of bipartisan agreement, Republicans and Democrats alike have condemned a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during a rally for former President Donald Trump on Sunday. “I don’t know if you guys know this, but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of...
Costco salmon, chicken street tacos recalled due to listeria concerns
Issues with listeria contaminating consumer foods continue. Costco is the latest retailer affected. It issued a recall on its Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon, and the Food and Drug Administration recalled selected Sprouts Farmers Market Chicken Street Taco kits, which are sold at Costco. Costco customers were informed of the salmon...
1 dead, 3 wounded in McKees Rocks shooting
A 37-year-old McKees Rocks man was fatally shot and three others were wounded inMcKees Rocks on Saturday, Allegheny County Police said. The victim, Shaylon Williams, was shot at the intersection of Meyers Street and the 800 block Ridge Way around 5:30 p.m. and died about an hour later at Allegheny...
Where are some notable Western Pennsylvanians buried?
Walking among graves on a rainy day, an eerie silence hung, broken only by a steady drip of water on tombstones and mausoleums. Cemeteries dating back hundreds of years are evident by weathered stones with some names illegible. The stories of those laid to rest or entombed invoke vivid memories...
As walking pneumonia cases rise nationally, how does Western Pa. fare?
With cold and flu season heating up, cases of walking pneumonia are increasing across the United States. But is the illness on the rise in Western Pennsylvania as well? Local health care experts shared mixed thoughts. What is it? Walking pneumonia is a mild lung infection that can be caused...
206-year-old bridge a sight to see for visitors to depleted Yough River Lake
Karen Wolfe did something this week that few others have done over the past 80 years. She walked the main street of Somerfield and its 206-year-old Great Crossings Bridge, landmarks that are normally about 50 feet underwater at Youghiogheny River Lake in southwestern Somerset County. “We had to come up...
Wiz Khalifa’s property for sale in Washington County
Wiz Khalifa’s property in Washington County is officially on the market. Dustin Hook, realtor with RE/MAX, who sold the property to the rapper 12 years ago, is now selling it once again. The property at 30 Virginia Lane in Cecil Township went on the market Thursday for $1.295 million. A...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Oct. 25
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Morning Roundup: Political signs targeted by vandals; North Strabane police seek robbery suspect
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Oct. 25: Political signs targeted by vandals A home in Lawrence County was vandalized, with suspects spray painting the word “Trump” in the driveway, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. Signs on the lawn and porch at the...
