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Steelers’ minority owner killed in ATV accident in North Carolina
The CEO of a North Carolina corporation, who bought a minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers from a Steel City-bred billionaire, died in an all-terrain vehicle crash over the weekend, the business he founded said Monday. Doug Lebda was 55. In a company announcement, LendingTree confirmed that Lebda died Sunday...
Truck driver killed, traffic diverted after crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike
A 47-year-old man died early Tuesday after his truck struck a concrete barrier and bridge pier, then burst into flames on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, shutting down the highway for hours between Bedford County and New Stanton, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The man, who authorities have not named, was driving...
Why your Halloween candy is costing more this year
Bonnie Ostrowski rolled out of Sam’s Club at Pittsburgh Mills pushing a cart full of Halloween goodies. “I got three grandkids who live with me … that’s why the cart looks the way it does,” Ostrowski said about the bulk-sized packages of candy she purchased recently. Ostrowski, a retiree from...
‘It’s a hit to Penn State’: State College dreary and subdued after firing of James Franklin
STATE COLLEGE — Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall was shocked by the firing of the university’s longtime football coach, James Franklin. “It has been full-on shock,” Tengwall, 23, of State College told TribLive on Monday. “A lot of people seemed to understand that it needed to be done,...
Nonprofit plans first-ever autism safety expo in Monroeville
Safety has been always been top of mind for Jennifer Salamon of Shaler. Her 19-year-old son, Roman, is nonverbal, autistic and has epilepsy. He also has an adventurous spirit. “When he was younger, he had a tendency to elope, opening windows and doors,” Salamon said. “So we had door alarms,...
Season of the Witch: Exploring the magic of Western Pa.’s metaphysical shops
The word “witch” may conjure images of green skin, pointy hats, hook noses and levitating broomstick rides silhouetted against the full moon. But for real-life practitioners of the mystical and magical arts, there are many more candles, crystals and herbs involved. While the number of Americans who identify with paganism...
Plans to raze Monroeville Mall surprise industry leaders
Monroeville Mall has inspired a book and is featured in movies, including George Romero’s “Dawn of the Dead.” That prominence may not spare it from demolition. A state funding request made public last week indicates its owner, Walmart, plans to tear down and rebuild on the property it bought in...
New airport terminal ‘built by Pittsburghers, for Pittsburghers’Video
The Pittsburgh region has a new front door. A ceremony to unveil the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport was held Saturday. Local, state and federal officials joined airport leadership to the celebrate the $1.7 billion modernization project at the facility in Findlay. “The building design was always aspirational,” said...
Washington County man found not guilty in baby’s death
A Washington County man who was facing a potential death sentence if convicted of killing his infant son was instead, on Thursday, found not guilty. Joshua George, 35, left the courthouse a free man after the jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes. The verdict, some say, bolsters the claims...
ICE protest arrests spark 1st Amendment lawsuits against Ambridge police
Two people arrested by Ambridge police for protesting during an immigration raid over the summer are suing the Beaver County borough and its officers in federal court. Two separate complaints alleging malicious prosecution and violations of First Amendment rights were filed in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh on Wednesday by...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Oct. 10
The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. Gold futures soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time this week, as many investors seek a “safe haven” to park their money during the continuing U.S. government shutdown. What is the chemical symbol for gold?...
Who pulled the rubber duck prank on Canonsburg?
You’re not imagining things — thousands of rubber ducks have taken over Pike Street in downtown Canonsburg. And a local candy shop is taking the blame. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, a 19-store chain with a location on Pike Street, placed 2,000 small rubber ducks around the Washington County borough on...
Pittsburgh Oktoberfest Karneval continues through Sunday
The Ferris wheel on the Roberto Clemente Bridge in Pittsburgh is framed in front of a setting sun as it dips behind Mount Washington on Thursday evening as the Pittsburgh Oktoberfest Karneval continues. Pittsburgh Oktoberfest celebrations continue through Sunday, and the Ferris wheel rides and games are open daily from...
Judge to decide appeal for ex-state trooper in 20-year-old Blairsville dentist’s murder
An appeal filed by a former state trooper in the murder of a Blairsville dentist is 10 years too late, state Deputy Attorney General William Stoycos argued Thursday. Plus, evidence the defense claims it recently obtained wouldn’t have any impact on the trial jury’s decision to convict Kevin J. Foley...
‘I’m cautiously optimistic’: Palestinians, Jews in Western Pa. share mixed emotions about peace deal
When Karim Alshurafa heard Thursday’s news of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, he felt conflicted. Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, which could be the first step toward ending a 2-year-old war that has roiled the Middle East. Alshurafa, 42,...
Shutdown strikes federal workers in Pittsburgh with furloughs
About 250 federal workers represented by the National Treasury Employees Union in Western Pennsylvania were furloughed Wednesday, casualties of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The workers learned by email they should plan to stay home for the duration of the shutdown unless they hear otherwise. Things for the union started...
Horseman lassoes loose cow on I-79; heifer’s origin remains unknown
A wrangler on horseback lassoed a roving cow on Interstate 79 early Wednesday morning when the animal backed up traffic for about two miles in Cranberry. State police told TribLive news partner WTAE that callers first reported the loose livestock in the grassy median around 7 a.m. Police and an...
AI ‘Grandparent Scams’ are on the rise in Pennsylvania
Grandparent scams are on the rise once again, but this time, AI technology is involved, officials say. AARP Pennsylvania warned residents about the resurgence and offered ways for older adults and their families to stay safe. A “Grandparent Scam” usually begins with an urgent phone call from an imposter claiming...
When and where you can find peak fall foliage in Western Pa.
Parts of Somerset County are already reaching their peak fall colors, and with this week’s much-needed rain and temperatures dipping into the 40s, the rest of Western Pennsylvania won’t be far behind. Brian Wolyniak of the Penn State Extension in Allegheny County recommends checking the Department of Conservation and Natural...
Retention, community college transfers highlight Pa. state system’s enrollment increase
Fall enrollment at the 10 universities that make up the state system of higher education increased for the first time in more than a decade, with the biggest gains coming from retention and community college transfers, according to data released Tuesday. Enrollment in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education...
Trump’s funding offer to colleges sparks debate in Pennsylvania
Jonathan Zimmerman, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, fears for his academic freedom. His concerns are shared by many colleagues as the Trump administration tries to broker deals with universities for new educational goals. “The big picture is that the administration has calculated that attacking universities, especially elite universities,...
Giant Eagle pasta salad recalled for possible listeria contamination
Pasta salad lovers in Western Pennsylvania should double check their refrigerators. Giant Eagle just issued a recall of its “Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad” sold in the prepared foods department of both Giant Eagle and Market District locations across Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and Indiana — for possible listeria contamination. Listeria...
For local governments, winter road maintenance is summertime concern
Long before he jumps in his salt truck, Unity Supervisor Mike O’Barto says, the township has to consider winter road maintenance and road salt acquisition. O’Barto is among 21 plowmen, including two other township supervisors, who work to clear the 165 miles of roads in Unity, which is one of...
‘We’re stretching’: As grocery prices continue to climb, shoppers redefine their staples
The sticker shock is real: Grocery prices’ month-over-month increase in August were the highest they’ve been in three years. And relief doesn’t appear to be on the horizon, according to one food economist. The reasons might sound familiar. “There’s been a convergence of factors: lingering supply-chain issues from covid, the...
Orkin ranks Pittsburgh 12th-worst city for bed bugs
Pittsburgh ranked as the 12th-worst city for bed bugs in Orkin’s 2025 Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List — climbing the ranks higher than in previous years. Last year, the Steel City was in 21st place. Orkin said bed bugs can be found clinging to items like luggage, purses and...
