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...
High school roundup for March 29, 2026: Yough earns pair of softball victories
Yough scored twice in the bottom of the eighth inning to earn a 4-3 walk-off victory over Clinton-Massie, Ohio, at the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on Sunday. Kylee Fisher doubled in two runs, Brooke Kowalski had an RBI triple and Payton Jenkins knocked in a run. Shiann Kaefer...
High school sports scores, schedules for March 29, 2026
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Hills at Butler, 3:30 p.m. Seneca Valley at Central Catholic, 3:45 p.m. Section 2 Norwin at Hempfield, 4:15 p.m. Woodland Hills at Canon-McMillan, 3:30 p.m. (DH) Class 5A Section 1 Kiski Area at Franklin Regional, 4 p.m. Penn Hills at...
Why is NASA spending $100 billion to return to the moon? Depends on who you ask
NASA pulled off the moon landing in 1969 with a clear goal from the outset — to be the first nation to put people on the lunar surface. The U.S. was locked in a space race with the Soviet Union, and the Apollo 11 landing helped cement America’s lead in...
Pirates farm report for March 29, 2026: Konnor Griffin doubles twice but Indy falls to 0-3
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-3) was swept in a three-game series after falling 4-1 to St. Paul (Twins). SS Konnor Griffin (.500) was 2 for 4 and doubled twice for his first extra-base hits in Triple-A. DH Ronny Simon (.600) was 1 for 2 with two walks and an RBI. 3B Davis...
As U.S. threatens, Cubans look ahead, with hope and trepidation
HAVANA — Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment on the outskirts of Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son. Duannis was 22 and watching soccer at a cafe when he spontaneously joined Cuba’s biggest antigovernment street protest in decades. He was beaten by security forces, arrested and sentenced to 14...
Athan Koutsiouroumbas: Helicopter parents making Pa.’s teachers miserable
Pennsylvania’s teachers have the lowest morale in the country. According to the most recent Education Week survey, it is not about pay, curriculum or testing. Instead, it’s the parents. Pennsylvania teachers overwhelmingly say student behavior is not improving. In fact, they are among the most pessimistic about whether things are...
Flight 93 memorial added to state’s new Highway of Heroes trail
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. — Flight 93 National Memorial is one of six locations along the U.S. Route 30 corridor now included in Pennsylvania’s new Highway of Heroes trail. “Together, the sites present Pennsylvania’s historic places as part of a broader, connected story and illustrate the commonwealth’s enduring role in American history,...
Christopher Nicholas: Shapiro’s brand is high gloss, high cost
Pennsylvania’s “Get Stuff Done” (GSD) governor has a favorite state department that he’s willing to staff to the rafters: his personal, dedicated PR team. As published reports last summer detailed, Gov. Josh Shapiro now sports 21 employees in his executive office, “dedicated to promoting” his image. But earlier this month,...
Drinking raw milk is risky. Should people be able to buy it anyway?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, once declared that he drinks only raw milk. Earlier this year, at a state legislative hearing in Michigan, state Rep. Matt Maddock, a Republican, theatrically sipped from a glass of raw milk and declared, “There’s few things in the world that are better...
Letter to the editor: Shell brings value to community
For nearly a decade, Shell’s petrochemicals plant has been a part of our community. Besides the economic and job growth, Shell continues to be a critical community partner. For example, Shell has established a partnership with the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) to invest in workforce development by supporting...
Letter to the editor: Trump administration ignoring chemical leaks
The article “After deadly explosion, safety and environmental lapses at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works now rest with Nippon” (Feb 12, TribLive) highlights a prime example of how the Trump administration intentionally turns a blind eye to chemical leaks in the U.S., impacting the health of Americans. The article mentions...
Editorial: The cost of waiting to protect children
Pennsylvania has spent years trying to atone for child welfare failures. There were generations of abuse in churches. The Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal put the state under a national lens. There have been persistent questions about ChildLine hotline reports that went unanswered. There was also the moment nearly...
The Stroller, March 29, 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. Bowling fundraiser to benefit...
Impact of rising diesel prices spreads through economy, professor says
The jump in fuel prices over the past month since the Trump administration began bombing Iran has been a hit on the economy, with grocery stores, trucking companies and independent truckers feeling the effects with no end in sight. “It keeps you awake at night,” Linda Stivason, a co-owner of...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of March 29, 2026
Aspinwall Thomas Naughton sold property at 211 Lexington Ave. to Alexandre Jerome and Kara Ann Dor for $600,000. Indiana Township Blue Run Development LLC sold property at 1004 Blueberry Drive to DR Horton Inc. NJ for $227,000. Joseph Nossek Jr. sold property at 118 Mcclelland Drive to David Michael Greer...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman has betrayed Pa.
While I worked on the Conor Lamb campaign in the 2022 Democratic primaries, I was proud to cast my vote for John Fetterman in the general election. He postured himself as a courageous and pragmatic progressive who would provide a breath of fresh air for the Democratic Party. It is...
High school sports scores, schedules for March 28, 2026
High schools Baseball Saturday’s results Nonsection Hampton 6, Valley 2 Softball Saturday’s results Nonsection Crescent (S.C.) 11, West Greene 0 Fairbanks (Ohio) 11, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 7 Pickerington North (Ohio) 15, Yough 7 Sunday’s schedule Class 5A Section 4 Connellsville at Baldwin, 5 p.m. Nonsection Yough vs....
Pirates farm report for March 28, 2026: Konnor Griffin reaches base 4 times in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-2) dropped a 9-7 decision to St. Paul (Twins). SS Konnor Griffin (.500) was 2 for 3 with an RBI and reached base four times. He had two singles, two walks, a strikeout and scored a run. CF Dominic Fletcher (.375) launched the Indians’ first home run of...
High school roundup for March 28, 2026: Hempfield sweeps South Hills Classic
The Hempfield boys and girls track teams got the season off to a strong start by winning the South Hills Classic on Saturday at Baldwin. Isaiah Bittner (800 meters), Ryan Ewing (1,600), Jonathan Stetchock (3,200), Brayder Ser (110 hurdles, high jump), Xavier Smith (javelin), Owen Fox (pole vault) and the...
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Latrobe’s Natalia Scekeres, Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyler Samide
Natalia Scekeres School: Latrobe Class: Sophomore Sport: Softball Claim to fame: The talented shortstop and quarterback for the flag football team led her teams to some high-scoring wins. She went 2 for 3 with a triple in a 16-1 win over Gateway and had three hits, including a double, triple...