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Below are all the stories published on TribLIVE.com in the past 24 hours.
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Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Tamia West, Highlands’ Jah’mar Wright
Tamia West School: Plum Class: Junior Sport: Flag Football Claim to fame: On Monday, West caught eight passes for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Plum won a nonsection contest against Kiski Area. The next day, West again scored two touchdowns and had a pick-6 in a 35-6
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Thousands march in Pittsburgh to protest Trump administation policies
Thousands of Pittsburgh area residents took to the streets Saturday as part of a nationwide day of protest. The “No Kings” protests were billed as the largest single day of action since President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term. Speakers at the Indivisible Pittsburgh organized event at
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Peters Township QB DiLucia wins Willie Thrower Award
Nolan DiLucia’s list of accomplishments as a high school quarterback reads like few others from Southwestern Pennsylvania. · A three-time WPIAL Class 5A finalist and two-time champion (2023, ’25) in three years as a starter at Peters Township. (He was a four-year starter at safety.) · A 39-5 record. ·
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Joseph Sabino Mistick: O’Connor dealing with the tough hand he was dealt
The job ahead for new Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor is to shrink and grow the city at the same time. It is not an impossible task, but it will require toughness. And O’Connor has been dealt a tough hand. The Peduto administration had a checkered record in the business of
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Penguins recall rookie forward Rutger McGroarty from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Saturday. In corresponding transactions, the team assigned forward Avery Hayes and Joona Koppanen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. McGroarty has split the season between the NHL and AHL levels. With the NHL club, he has appeared in 20
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Penguins forward Sidney Crosby sidelined by injury
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will be scratched because of an undisclosed injury for his team’s game against the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. He has been labeled as “day to day.” Coach Dan Muse announced Crosby’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff. Crosby was
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Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress
The Aviation Funding Solvency Act. The Keep America Flying Act. The Keep Air Travel Safe Act. The Aviation Funding Stability Act. Again and again, members of Congress have dusted off the same idea: ensuring the federal employees who control air traffic and screen passengers and bags at U.S. airports get
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Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday, authorities said. Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a “negligent discharge” of his firearm Friday morning, Secret Service spokesman
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Daniel Katz: Social media platforms aren’t the new cigarettes. They’re worse.
A jury in Los Angeles may have just done for social media what early lawsuits did for Big Tobacco. Outside the courtroom, families who said they have lost children to the effects of these platforms gathered in shirts that read “We Are K.G.M.,” expressing solidarity with the 20-year-old plaintiff. Inside
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Man rescued from trench at PRT South Hills Junction garage
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit employee was rescued from a trench at the South Hills junction garage in Beltzhoover Saturday morning, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety and PRT. According to public safety, the employee fell into a 12-foot deep concrete trench at the garage. A PRT spokesman called the trench an
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Trout group to meet on Linn Run trout restoration project
A project to help restore native brook trout to the Linn Run watershed in the Ligonier area is expected to begin later this year, according to the Forbes Trail Chapter of Trout Unlimited. A plan to restore the stream bank to prevent further erosion along the Fish Run Trail is
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Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers baseball earns 2 out-of-state wins
Franklin Regional opened the baseball season with three wins in four games, with two victories coming out of state. After a 10-4 win over Fox Chapel in a rare season-opening home game that wasn’t postponed because of weather, the Panthers defeated DePaul Catholic (N.J.), 1-0, and Glenelg (Md.), 6-0, in
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Dylan Barrett wraps up Penn-Trafford wrestling career with state medal
Dylan Barrett’s goal was to win a PIAA wrestling title. He came up a little short, but he finished fourth, his best result at the state tournament. He went 5-2 and finished his senior year 34-11 and his career with a 140-43 record. He finished seventh in 2025. Now he’s
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Fox Chapel flag football gets off on right foot with win in 1st game
The Fox Chapel girls flag football team got the boost it needed during its inaugural game against Seneca Valley. The Foxes got through the growing pains associated with a first game with a 21-8 win. Fox Chapel had to learn quickly, as the Foxes played three times during their first
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In game vs. Riverhounds, Fox Chapel senior shows poise beyond years
The setting felt familiar to Fox Chapel senior Sean Regan. But the scene was starkly different from what he was accustomed to when he took the field for Steel City FC during the first round of the U.S. Open Cup on March 25 at Highmark Stadium. When the Foxes beat
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Fox Chapel notebook: Girls soccer coach Carlo Prati headed to Shaler; Michael O’Brien joines PSADA
Carlo Prati is going home. That means the Fox Chapel girls soccer program will be looking for a new boss. Prati recently was hired to take over as the coach at Shaler, his alma mater. The Titans finished last season 9-9-1 and upset Franklin Regional in the first round of
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Shady Side Academy baseball showing flashes of potential
The Shady Side Academy baseball team doesn’t want to dwell too much on a defeat. The Bulldogs were eliminated in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs last season by eventual state champion Riverside in a more exciting than anticipated 4-3 loss. The Panthers went on to win
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Norwin track teams out to defend WPIAL team titles
Norwin is eyeing WPIAL championship repeats in boys and girls track and field. The Knights pulled off a team title sweep last spring as the boys won for the first time since 1977 and the girls grabbed their first trophy since 2008. The girls also won their first PIAA title.
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Norwin notebook: Knights baseball team prepares for section play
No matter how long the season, a strong start is a good sign for any baseball team at any level. Norwin won its first two games, carrying over momentum from its run to last year’s WPIAL Class 6A championship game. Norwin took the season opener, 4-3, over Fox Chapel. Jake
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Harry Psaros: The day I stopped denying my son’s autism
When my son Gus was diagnosed with autism, my wife saw it first. I did not. Like many fathers, I resisted the diagnosis with a stubborn optimism that masked something deeper: fear. Michelle noticed the early signs — the speech delays, the social struggles, the subtle differences that began to
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Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Shortstop, 1st base, 3rd base, DH? How can the Pirates fix Oneil Cruz?
This space previously mooted the possibility of trading Oneil Cruz after his “Yakety Sax”-style meltdown when the Pittsburgh Pirates opened their season Thursday at New York. But the Pirates seem unlikely to do that. His raw talent is undeniable. Cruz is affordable at $3.3 million and, if he keeps disappointing,
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2026 TribLive Westmoreland County girls basketball all-stars
Player of the year Erica Gribble Sr., G, Greensburg Central Catholic The next time the Gribble sisters get together, Erica, the youngest of the three, will probably be wearing her shiny gold medal. Her PIAA championship gold medal. “Oh yeah, I am definitely going to brag,” Erica Gribble said with
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2026 Valley News Dispatch boys basketball all-stars
Valley News Dispatch Boys Player of the Year Evan Moore 6-3, Jr., G, Deer Lakes With the NCAA Tournament now at the Elite Eight, the journey through the first few rounds defined just what March Madness is all about with several low seeds busting some brackets. The Deer Lakes boys
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2026 TribLive Westmoreland County boys basketball all-stars
Player of the year Markus McGowan Jr., G, Jeannette Markus McGowan had a career season at Jeannette, but that doesn’t mean the long-bombing junior shooting guard is content. Far from it, in fact. “Was I satisfied? I don’t think so,” McGowan said. “I definitely didn’t plan for it to go
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2026 Valley News Dispatch girls basketball all-stars
Valley News Dispatch Girls Basketball Player of the Year Riley Stephans 5-8, Sr., G, Plum Riley Stephans took the ball near midcourt, dribbled a few times and then unleashed a shot from 3-point range. The bank was open for business, and the ball went in. Plum beat Freeport at the
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Joe Starkey: Portal madness? Losing an NCAA Tournament folk hero? RMU’s Andy Toole is used to it
I thought of only one man near the end of Iowa’s landmark win over Nebraska on Thursday, when broadcaster Kevin Harlan exclaimed, “The legend of Alvaro Folgueiras continues to grow!” It was the same man I’d thought of the previous weekend, when Folgueiras dethroned the Florida Gators with a seismic
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After the flames: Financial, personal hurdles challenge owners reopening a local eatery
The dining room is still a maze of unassembled furniture and the deck is on the back burner, but for the first time since September 2024, the ovens are hot at Ianni’s Pizzeria in Delmont. “We’re so happy to be back!” employee Sarah Barral, 46, of Delmont, said as she
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Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: March 28, 2026
Armstrong County Senior Centers All centers are closed Friday for Good Friday. Apollo Wednesday: 10 a.m., dime bingo; noon, Site Council meeting. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesday and Thursday:
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Letter to the editor: People rely on the post office
I was so heartened to read your article on a Manor resident nearly losing money in a lottery scam recently (“Manor resident nearly loses money in lottery scam,” March 9, TribLive). A bank transaction was stopped before any funds were lost. It is a wonderful example of the spirit and engagement that makes this community so special. As Manor postmaster, seeing that kind of local pride is exactly why I am so excited to serve
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2026 Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Girls basketball coach of the year in each classification
Girls high school basketball continues to grow thanks in part to the men and women who give of their time to teach, coach and mentor young women throughout the WPIAL. While we would like to now salute all 126 WPIAL girls basketball coaches from the 2025-2026 campaign, we have a
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Editorial: The truth about a balanced budget
What is so hard about a balanced budget? The math is supposed to be simple. Know how much money is coming in. Don’t spend more than that. But let’s be honest. That can be a challenge for a family of four. It doesn’t get easier when you are talking about
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2026 Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Boys basketball coach of the year in each classification
Coaching high school sports nowadays is a year-round venture with offseason workouts, summer leagues and fall open gyms. While we would like to now salute all 133 WPIAL boys basketball coaches from the 2025-2026 campaign, we have a special seat in the front of the classroom for those coaches who
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Lori Falce: Constitution Under Construction: Privacy and probable cause
The adage that a man’s home is his castle isn’t about authority. It’s about protection — the walls that keep others out. But even strong walls need a door. We understand that instinctively. Police need a warrant. But that shorthand doesn’t quite capture what the Constitution actually does. The Fourth
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The Stroller, March 28, 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. Bingo Fiesta planned by
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Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Treatment Plant’s odor problem persists despite efforts
With warm weather fast approaching, officials are trying to tackle the long notorious odor emanating from the Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority treatment plant. Half a mile across the Allegheny River from the treatment plant in Harmar, Oakmont residents have long griped about the smell wafting from the plant. State
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Local governments step up to tax skill games in absence of state regulations
The lack of state taxes on so-called “skill games” is leaving regulation of the devices, and any tax revenue they could provide, up to local municipalities. Pennsylvania currently provides no regulation on the games, even as they proliferate across the state in gas stations, convenience stores, bars and even grocery
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Newly formed Alle-Kiski Emergency Service Authority could become model for failing system
Pioneer Hose Chief Rick Jones believes that a newly formed paid EMS authority in Brackenridge, Harrison and Tarentum will be a game changer. Jones, of Brackenridge, was named to the board of the Alle-Kiski Emergency Service Authority, approved Wednesday by the three municipalities. Under the agreement, property owners will pay
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Passover and Easter are just days apart this year — here are some dishes that can be adapted to both holidays
A holiday table says a lot about tradition. During Passover, the meal follows centuries-old rules about what can and cannot be served. At Easter, the centerpiece might be a glazed ham with rich, festive breads and pastries surrounded by spring vegetables and sweets. But when the holidays fall just days
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Nasty job becomes a nice social-media opportunity for Monroeville man
Working in abandoned and foreclosed houses can be a dirty job. A real dirty one, depending on the hygiene or hoarding habits of former residents. It’s not a vocation for everyone. A strong stomach and equally strong sense of humor can come in handy. But Corey Heider, 38, of Monroeville,
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Letter to the editor: What we get for our taxes
The writer of the letter “Finland, Norway more attractive than U.S.” (March 25, TribLive) makes a point well worth repeating. Writing of his daughter living in Finland, he notes, “Sure taxes are higher (there), but a small price to pay for so many benefits … .” He notes that in Finland people get free health care, tuition assistance, one year of parental leave, five weeks of vacation and strong labor protections. That is left out
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Westmoreland happenings: Holy Week services, blood drive, bus trip, more
Church News • Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will have a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. April 2. The Easter Vigil service will be at 5 p.m. April 4, and Easter Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. April 5. • Living Word Congregational
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NFL Draft top prospect profile: Arvell Reese, Ohio State LB
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Arvell Reese Position: Edge rusher/linebacker Height/weight: 6-foot-4/241 pounds College: Ohio State Reese’s NFL position might depend on who drafts him. The versatile defender played a hybrid role for the
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Minor league report: Nailers, Taylor Gauthier shut out Railers
Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 34 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in a 4-0 win against the Worcester Railers at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va., on Friday. The result was Gauthier’s third shutout of the season and boosted his record to 17-7-5. Forward Connor Lockhart had a goal and three assists
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 27, 2026
High schools Baseball Friday’s results Nonsection Brashear 16, Sto-Rox 1 Butler 3, Kiski Area 1 Chartiers Valley 21, Hopewell 11 Latrobe 4, Hempfield 3 McGuffey 4, Avella 1 Obama Academy 7, North Catholic 6 South Park 4, Belle Vernon 3 Valley 5, Burrell 1 Brookfield (OH) at Union, ppd. Greensburg
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High school roundup for March 27, 2026: Shaler’s Bria Bosiljevac throws another no-hitter, whiffing 17
Bria Bosiljevac turned in another dominant performance, throwing a no-hitter with 17 strikeouts to lead Shaler to a 4-0 victory over Plum (3-2, 1-2) in Section 1-5A softball Friday. Addy Aleski, Jayla Antomachi and Olivia Gieraltowski each hit a solo home run for the Titans (4-1, 2-0). Armstrong 13, Kiski
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Pirates farm report for March 27, 2026: Konnor Griffin steals base, scores twice in Triple-A debut
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-1) lost 4-2 to St. Paul (Twins) in its season opener. SS Konnor Griffin (.333) led off and went 1 for 3 with a walk, stolen base and two runs scored in his Triple-A debut. C Endy Rodriguez (.500) went 2 for 4 with a pair of RBIs.
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Yaxel Lendeborg stars as top-seeded Michigan beats Alabama in Sweet 16
CHICAGO — Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama, 90-77, on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years. Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau each scored 17
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Caleb Foster steadies Duke in return as Blue Devils beat St. John’s, advance to Elite Eight
WASHINGTON — Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot and rescued Duke’s national title hopes, helping the top-seeded Blue Devils rally from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat St. John’s, 80-75, on Friday night and advance to the Elite Eight. Playing less than three weeks after surgery on his left
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Judge denies motion to dismiss charges in 16-year-old Samantha Lang murder case
A Westmoreland County judge has cleared the way for a 16-year-old cold case murder trial to proceed, rejecting a Derry Township man’s argument that the charges were filed too late. In a ruling issued this week, Common Pleas Court Judge Tim Krieger denied a motion to dismiss homicide and burglary
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Knoch’s Neah Ewing, Vinnie DeFelice among shooting stars at Cager Classic skills competition
Senior Neah Ewing was happy to add another bullet point to the long list of accolades the Knoch basketball programs achieved this winter. Ewing watched the boys team go on a program-best ride that ended with its first WPIAL Class 4A title and a spot in the PIAA quarterfinals. While
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With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings
This is the first in an ongoing series on data center development in Western Pennsylvania and the impact it has on surrounding businesses and residents. Western Pennsylvania appears poised for what could be its biggest infrastructure boom since the end of the steel era. A new industry, one forged in
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4 Yough students mourned at candlelight vigil
It was practically every day after school that neighbor Felicity Martini was knocking on Laura Fronczak’s Yukon door, asking if her daughters could come out to play when they were younger. Fronczak and daughter Brianna Brown, 14, remembered Martini, one of four teens killed in a fiery car crash last
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Digital gold rush: With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings
This is the first in an ongoing series on data center development in Western Pennsylvania and the impact it has on surrounding businesses and residents. Western Pennsylvania appears poised for what could be its biggest infrastructure boom since the end of the steel era. A new industry, one forged in
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Riverhounds enter home opener looking to shake off defensive woes
A rather cold and gray Friday along the banks of the Monongahela River served as a fitting backdrop as the defending USL champion Pittsburgh Riverhounds held a spirited practice ahead of Saturday’s home opener against league newcomer Sporting JAX. The Hounds’ 1-2-0 start to the 2026 campaign has been a
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A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status
Minnesota public universities can continue to offer in-state tuition and scholarships to some immigrants in the country without legal status, a federal judge ruled on Friday, dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice last summer that attempted to halt the programs. The decision follows a series of clashes
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TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer
NEW YORK— Transportation Security Administration officers could get their first full paychecks in more than six weeks as early as Monday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday instructing the Homeland Security secretary to pay them immediately. But travel experts and labor leaders said the mammoth security
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Hoffer steps down after 4 seasons as Yough football coach
Some coaches put more into a football program than they get out of it. Numerous attempts at a rebuild end up becoming a skipping record. Even with the best intentions in place, moving a mountain — in this case, Cougar Mountain — is a lot harder than it looks. That
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Masters offers a locker room unlike any other with first photos of new Player Services Building
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy went upstairs in the Augusta National clubhouse the night he won the Masters, eager to see the small locker room only for Masters champions. He returned last month to find another locker room not nearly as exclusive but no less impressive. “They’ve created this unbelievable
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Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account
WASHINGTON — A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work resume and other personal documents dating back more than a decade. “Kash Patel, the current head of
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Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16
Peoples Gas wants to raise rates for the average residential customer by just over $16 a month, according to a request filed Friday with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The hike would amount to another $163 million in annual revenue for the gas utility, which serves more than 700,000 homes
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Westmoreland commissioners reject requests for ballot drop boxes
Despite a full-court press from more than a dozen residents at Thursday’s public meeting, Westmoreland County’s Republican commissioners said they will not reinstate the use of drop boxes for upcoming elections. “I do appreciate the intense lobbying but my position has not changed,” said Commissioner Doug Chew. Chew and Commissioner
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PAPS, a new retro pizza and sub shop, searches for the perfect slice
Penn Avenue Pizza and Steaks — or PAPS — hasn’t officially opened, but the restaurant’s name has already been made into a verb. “I got PAPSed today,” read a Reddit post earlier this month. “A gorgeous slice.” “That lit us up,” owner Chris Firman told TribLive. “We’re happy to be
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Steelers shift attention to offensive line in latest mock drafts
The consensus among draft experts has shifted away from the Pittsburgh Steelers taking a receiver in the first round. The prevailing idea for weeks was that the Steelers would use the 21st pick in next month’s NFL Draft to grab one of the top pass catchers. But after trading for
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Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight
Coherent executive Steve Rummel offered a peek under the hood Friday at the Saxonburg-based manufacturer’s multibillion-dollar deal with Nvidia, a stock market darling and driving force behind much of the artificial intelligence industry. The agreement was announced March 2 and continues some 20 years of collaboration between the companies. Over
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Greensburg officials pitch $70M plan to convert First Commonwealth Bank building into apartments
A century-old downtown Greensburg landmark could become a $70 million residential hub under a new proposal unveiled Friday. The project would transform the First Commonwealth Bank building into 111 apartments aimed at empty nesters, students and young families. City officials say the proposed redevelopment of the seven-story building on Main
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Mercyhurst drops its struggling Division I men’s hockey program as part of its master plan
ERIE — Mercyhurst will drop its Division I men’s hockey program at the end of the academic year as part of a university-wide master plan, the 2,600-student private school announced Friday. The Lakers finished 6-28-3 this season and were last in Atlantic Hockey for the second straight year. They haven’t
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Steelers pre-draft visit tracker: College prospects formally hosted at team facility
Making a series of multi-million dollar decisions as part of a multi-billion dollar industry, NFL teams leave no proverbial stone unturned when it comes to the identity of their annual draft picks. Getting to know players personally can come by ways of various means — attendance at college “pro days,”
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UnityTX frontman Jay Webster on metal/hip-hop band’s new album, painful Pittsburgh memory, Code Orange and more
UnityTX’s first concert in Pittsburgh still stands out to frontman Jay Webster — busting your head open and possibly suffering a concussion are hard to forget after all. At a 2022 show at Spirit Hall opening for Loathe — and on the tour’s first night, no less — Webster’s iron
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Safety Damar Hamlin returns to Buffalo for 6th season after signing a 1-year contract with the Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract with the team on Friday. Hamlin was a free agent after his one-year contract expired. And he’s staying in Buffalo where the 28-year-old has served as an inspiration for perseverance
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Tiger Woods arrested at crash scene on suspicion of DUI, sheriff says
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. — Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover traveling at “high speed” on a residential road clipped a truck and rolled onto its side. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods and the person in the other vehicle
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‘It will be done’: Pitt entrusts Robin Harmony with rebuilding women’s basketball program
The concept and process of building up a program is not unfamiliar to Robin Harmony. In 2007, at St. Thomas University in Florida, she was the inaugural coach of a newly founded women’s basketball program that didn’t even have its own gym for the first two seasons. Foundations then had
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S.E. Cupp: Beware for all the president’s men (and women)
If I were Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, I might start packing up my office at the Pentagon. While President Trump is boasting about the so-called success of a war with Iran that has no clear mission nor end in sight, Americans are souring on it. Big time. New polling from
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S.E. Cupp: A new norm of DHS shutdown & long airport lines
If you’ve ever traveled to France, chances are you’ve come up against this all-too-common phenomenon. You get to the train station and, without warning, your train is out of service. Or a restaurant is oddly closed during regular business hours. “C’est la grève,” you may hear from a local, accompanied
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Jeannette property owner fined for violation of zoning rules
Jeannette officials had success Friday in their first attempt to seek civil penalties against property owners who they say are violating zoning rules by operating a salvage yard in their backyard. District Judge Rebecca C. Tyburski ordered Conway and Jennifer Heminger to pay a $10,000 fine to Jeannette during a
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Nude woman arrested after assaulting customers in White Oak Giant Eagle, police say
A North Huntingdon woman faces multiple charges after she removed all of her clothes and was fighting inside a White Oak Giant Eagle, police said. On Thursday, White Oak police officers responded to a call from a Giant Eagle on Lincoln Way for a report of a disturbance in the
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Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees
Parking permits and dining, technology and student life fees will increase for Slippery Rock University students next school year. SRU’s Council of Trustees on Friday approved a new fee structure that increases non-academic fees, as well as academic fees for the physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy programs.
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Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company recaps a busy year, puts call out for new members
Keeping costs down and recruiting more volunteers are continued goals for the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company as it reviews last year’s successes and challenges. Celebrating its 104th year in 2026, the Franklin Park department had one of its busiest years in 2025, responding to 347 calls, compared to 293
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Panicked travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so early
Images of never-ending security lines at U.S. airports and frustrating tales of missed flights are pushing panicked travelers to show up way before their departures. But some airports where the wait times have been manageable are telling passengers to stop arriving so early. In Ohio, John Glenn International Airport in
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Sheetz, PRT to offer free transit on T for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Sheetz announced it will provide free transit on the T and Monongahela Incline during the upcoming NFL Draft to make travel easier for fans and visitors. The announcement was made in partnership with Pittsburgh Regional Transit on Friday. Free rides will be available from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April
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NBA shares some anti-tanking concepts with owners, AP sources say
The NBA’s process of finding new ways to deter teams from tanking is currently focused around three separate concepts to change the draft lottery, two people with knowledge of the discussions surrounding the issue told The Associated Press on Friday. The concepts — they are not yet finalized proposals —
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He suddenly couldn’t speak in space. Pittsburgh astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronaut who prompted NASA’s first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station. NASA astronaut and Pittsburgh area native Mike Fincke said he was eating dinner Jan. 7 after prepping for
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Georgia’s Fulton County and the Trump administration square off in court over seized 2020 ballots
ATLANTA — Attorneys for Georgia’s Fulton County and President Donald Trump’s administration squared off in court Friday over the county’s demand that the FBI return seized ballots and other materials from the 2020 election. Abbe Lowell, representing Fulton County, noted that the January raid was “unusual” because it involved an
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Felicity A. Williams: The affordability crisis Pa. families can’t ignore
Across Pennsylvania, families are doing everything right — working, budgeting and planning — yet it still feels harder to get by. The reason is not hard to find: the cost of everyday life has risen faster than paychecks, and the squeeze is showing up in nearly every monthly bill. At
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Allegheny Valley superintendent proposes administration realignments, more student programs
Allegheny Valley Superintendent Patrick Graczyk is proposing the district add two new administrative roles and expand programs in an effort to bolster support for students. Graczyk presented the plan to the Allegheny Valley School Board earlier this month, though any official changes are likely months away, board President Paula Moretti
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Caliguri’s Academy of Martial Arts set to host 2026 Pittsburgh Karate Championships
The Warriors Legacy Hall of Fame recently inducted Frank Caliguri and Nancy Caliguri in recognition of their lifetime of dedication, exceptional skill and influential leadership in the martial arts. Both are renowned and respected figures in karate, holding values of discipline, perseverance and respect, criteria the Warriors Legacy Hall of
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NFL Draft top prospect profile: David Bailey, Texas Tech LB
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. David Bailey Position: Edge rusher Height/weight: 6-foot-4/251 pounds College: Texas Tech If Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza gets drafted first overall as expected, who goes second? Bailey could be that
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Workers’ strike at 1 of the largest U.S. meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week
DENVER — Thousands of striking workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants will extend their walkout to a third week as they push for higher wages and better health care. Industry experts said it’s too early to know if the strike that began March 16 at the Swift
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Youth football teams leave former organization to form Western Pa. Football League
When rumors began swirling about hundreds of thousands of dollars missing from the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League account in 2025, parents and team representatives began to worry about what might happen to the league’s upcoming season. A police investigation resulted in the league’s former director being charged in January
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Pa. child advocates demand independent watchdog after Renesmay Eutsey death
Nearly 20 years after a grand jury first demanded it, advocates returned to Harrisburg this week with a haunting reminder of why Pennsylvania still needs an independent watchdog for its children: the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey. Child advocates, young people and survivors joined community leaders in calling on state
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Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist’s home disrupted by FBI and NYPD
NEW YORK — Law enforcement officials disrupted a plot to firebomb the New York City home of a prominent Palestinian activist, according to a criminal complaint and an interview with the targeted activist. Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said she was informed by an FBI official
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Tim Benz: Penguins need a few more exclamation point wins before putting a period at the end of their playoff drought
A common writing tip is to avoid using the exclamation point too much. You know, save it for truly exclamatory moments. If you use it all the time, how can anyone tell which statements are really standing out? That goes for any type of writing: news, sports, advertising, books, fiction,
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Former Pittsburgh teacher sues district, claiming officials hindered new job opportunities
A former Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher is suing the district, claiming he was not given due process following an exchange with a student last year and that response to the incident has hindered his ability to work. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Dino DeIuliis, includes claims of constitutional violations
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Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console. Citing “continued pressures in the global economic landscape,” the Japanese company said that as of next Thursday, the PS5
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Friendship Donut Co. opens in Leechburg, fostering community spirit
Virginia Lindsay and Karen Heilman have been business partners for a long time. From gardening and antiquing to two successful local coffee shops, the women have long mastered the balance of friendship and business. “I always say, ‘Women in business: You either support each other or fail,’ ” said Heilman,
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Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’
A D.C.-based news outlet reported this week that former Rep. Susan Wild, who represented the Lehigh Valley in Congress before narrowly losing to now Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in 2024, is weighing a primary challenge against Sen. John Fetterman in 2028. Semafor, a political news source, reported this week that Wild
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Analysis: 1 month into war, Iran is using insurgent tactics and holding the world economy hostage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — One month into their war with Iran, the United States and Israel find themselves confronting an opponent that fights more like an insurgency than a nation — using increasingly limited resources to inflict maximum pain. Despite being battered daily by airstrikes from two of the
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Innamorato issues order to improve restaurant permit process following Health Department changes
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Monday signed an executive order aimed at streamlining the county’s restaurant permitting process. The effort will engage multiple departments to assess where the food permitting process could be improved while maintaining public health and safety. A news release from her office states the order
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Fort Pitt Museum, Flight 93 National Memorial included on new Highway of Heroes historic trail
History lovers looking for a road trip can trace a new trail across the Keystone State to visit sites representing key moments in American history. The Highway of Heroes trail links six destinations along the historic Lincoln Highway, or Route 30. Stops include Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, Valley
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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
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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth
WASHINGTON — Vital Arctic sea ice shrank to tie its lowest measured level for the winter, the season when ice grows, as a warming Earth shattered records across the continents. Arctic sea ice levels, especially in the summer, are crucial to Earth’s climate because without the ice reflecting sunlight, more