TribLive stories, Page 102
Letter to the editor: No room for blame in suicide
A boy died by suicide at Franklin Regional High School Sept. 14. Parents lost their son. Kids lost their friend. Teachers lost their favorite student. Shockingly, social media posts said things like “could have been prevented,” “parents should have done something” and “behavioral health makes them like zombies. You cannot...
Editorial: How far should a vape shop be from a school?
Do we need a vape shop on every street corner? They seem to be popping up with the almost magical overnight frequency of mushrooms or Starbucks locations. If a closed business is too small to host a Spirit Halloween, the space has a good chance of becoming a vape shop...
The Stroller, Sept. 23, 2025: 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. Free grab-and-go meals available...
Letter to the editor: A different view of Trump’s actions
I found on the Sept. 14 Opinion page some very balanced commentary concerning the tragedy of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Here is hoping the current administration begins to use a bit more tact in its comments, assessment and mandates that are proposed. Another opinion that stands out is the letter...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 22, 2025
High schools Field hockey Monday’s results Class 2A Fox Chapel 2, Penn-Trafford 0 Nonsection Latrobe 5, Norwin 1 Golf Boys WPIAL championship Monday’s results First round Class 3A At Willowbrook Country Club Par: 72 Yards: 6,431 1. Carson Kittsley, Fox Chapel, 66 2. Baron Bitar, Fox Chapel, 68 T3. Jack...
High school roundup for Sept. 22, 2025: Fox Chapel rallies from 2-goal hole to beat Shaler
Emily McKee scored all three goals to lead Fox Chapel to a 3-2 comeback victory over Shaler in Section 1-3A girls soccer Monday afternoon. The Foxes (9-1, 6-0) fell behind 2-0 in the first 15 minutes of the game before rallying. Naudia Zotter and Gabby Alcalde scored for the Titans...
Deion Sanders implies Shedeur Sanders said no to Ravens, Eagles before signing with Browns
LOS ANGELES — Deion Sanders confirmed that son Shedeur Sanders was called by at least three teams during the NFL Draft and suggested that the former Colorado quarterback turned two of them down before being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. Shedeur Sanders had been considered by...
Pennsylvania’s state budget is nearly 3 months late. Leaders still can’t agree on the basics
HARRISBURG — Despite the contentious issue of mass transit funding being off the table, top Pennsylvania legislative leaders are still unable to agree on the most basic question when it comes to state budget negotiations: how much money they should spend. The state’s cooling financial outlook — plus federal uncertainty...
Can Penn State’s offensive struggles be attributed to ‘vanilla’ play calling? Not exactly
STATE COLLEGE — No. 3 Penn State outscored low-level nonconference opponents, Nevada, FIU and Villanova by a combined 132-17 to start the season 3-0. Yet, there’s a sentiment that the Nittany Lions offense hasn’t quite been good enough, especially from the perspective that a high-powered No. 6 Oregon comes to...
1000s of mail ballots have been rejected over Pa.’s dating rule. Will courts finally settle issue?
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. When Pennsylvania’s highest court gathered in Philadelphia on Sept. 10 to hear arguments on whether voters must write the date on their...
Sheldon Jacobson: Is AI the ideal assistant coach in the NHL?
The start of the new NHL season is nearly upon us. With artificial intelligence (AI) regularly in the news, professional hockey is not immune from its influence. Given the surfeit of data available, AI may transform hockey in ways that few can predict. Yet for AI models to be most...
Upcoming offerings at Northern Tier Library
NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY Northland Tier Library is located at 4015 Dickey Road in Richland. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. The library can be reached at 724-449-2665 or northerntierlibrary.org. Donations in September have extra impact...
At the library: News from Hampton Community Library
Hampton Community Library, 3200 Lochner Way, is open Mondays through Saturdays. Its September through May hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For details about upcoming programs or to register for...
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY The Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays for a quilters meet-up, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Michael R. Bloomberg: In dark times, Americans need leadership that unites
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has cast a dark shadow over the country, not only because the deed itself was abominable, but also because the reaction to it has been so disturbing. Instead of bringing out the best in America, as tragedies once did, it is bringing out the worst...
Mavuno Festival returns as celebration of BIPOC culture in Sewickley
Sweetwater Center for the Arts is continuing an almost-30-year tradition of celebrating Black art and culture with the Mavuno Festival and Exhibition, and this year it will be bigger than ever. Mavuno, which means “first fruit” in Swahili, is a celebration of BIPOC art, food, music and culture that aims...
Letter to the editor: Animosity toward Kirk beyond ‘disparaging’
I found the Associated Press article “After Charlie Kirk’s killing, a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired” (Sept. 14, TribLive) very misleading, shifting focus from where it belongs. The line “Some conservatives are seeking to upend the lives and careers of those who disparaged Charlie Kirk...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 22, 2025
Acoustics at the Amphitheater event slated in Plum The band Acoustic Union will perform in Plum’s first Acoustics at the Amphitheater event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct 2. The free family-friendly concert offers the chance to enjoy an evening of acoustic music, food and beverages at the amphitheater...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Sept. 22, 2025 and beyond
Halloween parade Bridgeville’s annual halloween parade will take place Oct. 25. Lineup and judging begins at 10 a.m. at Bridgeville Manor on Gregg Avenue. The parade begins at 11 a.m. The route is off Gregg Avenue; then down Bank Street, Dewey Avenue, Railroad Street and Commercial Street before ending at...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s whims
I have a conspiracy theory of my own. Before I ramble like President Trump, let me start by using a political cartoon that appeared in the Trib. There were three drawings: a old man saying he can’t afford heat or medicine, an old woman saying she can’t afford food and...
Editorial: ICE must leave U.S. citizens alone
Here is something all Americans can agree on, whatever their feelings on immigration enforcement: United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement should not be harassing, let alone detaining, citizens of the United States. Nor should that agency be harassing, let alone detaining, green card holders, officially known as lawful permanent residents...
The Stroller, Sept. 22, 2025: 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. Honey Harvest festival set...
PennWest, IUP partner with Google to expand AI training
When leaders in the business, manufacturing and education fields seek PennWest University students for internships and jobs, they’re not just asking if candidates are skilled in artificial intelligence. They’re also asking if the students can lead AI training and development for their potential peers, said Camille Dempsey, director of the...
Letter to the editor: Commissioners should enforce time limits on all
Public comment periods during Westmoreland County commissioners’ meetings are meant to give everyone an equal chance to speak — under the same rules and time limits. Unfortunately, that standard is not being upheld at the commissioners’ meetings, as of late. On more than one occasion, individuals have been allowed to...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 22
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 22....
