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Letter to the editor: Harrisburg’s budget inaction is a disgrace
It has been more than 80 days since the deadline for the Pennsylvania state budget, and Harrisburg still hasn’t done its job. The excuse we hear from the Legislature is that they have “one item — transportation — to work out” before the budget can be finalized. That is not...
Gallery: Photos from Sept. 18, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Through the years: 10 years ago, undefeated Freeport kept chugging along
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. Freeport scored on its first five possessions and remained undefeated by rolling past Apollo-Ridge, 42-6, on Sept. 18, 2015. Ryan Weigold passed for...
LZ Granderson: Biden was supposed to be a bridge. He became a roadblock.
From the outside looking in, Gov. Gavin Newsom unofficially announced he was running for president March 30, 2023, the day he transferred $10 million from his state campaign funds to launch his PAC, Campaign for Democracy, along with a nationwide tour. Newsom unofficially suspended his campaign a month later, on...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 19-21
The last official weekend of summer is upon us. Fall is coming Monday, so plan your next few days around these events to enjoy the last moments of the season. Rod Stewart tribute Singer Rod Stewart has enjoyed a decades-long music career, performing rock to adult contemporary and beyond. This...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 19-21
There’s no “unofficial” about it — Monday will officially see the end of the summer season with the fall equinox. Make the most of the last few days before autumn sets in with these events. Celebrate Africa and African Diaspora Festival With a variety of talks, panel discussions, fashion shows,...
What we know a day after a shooter killed 3 police officers in Southcentral Pa.
Thursday morning, law enforcement personnel are investigating after a shooting killed three police officers and wounded two others in Southcentral Pennsylvania the day before. Here’s what is known so far: York County officers from as-yet unidentified departments were following up on a domestic-related investigation that began Tuesday. They went to...
Letter to the editor: Charlie Kirk’s legacy will endure
Charlie Kirk will not be forgotten. He is forever young, exuberant, authentic. Powerful images that will not recede. His youth makes his death more tragic and his inspiration an irresistible force. Hank Baughman Latrobe...
Letter to the editor: Time for EPA to side with Pennsylvanians, not polluters
For years, Pennsylvania communities have been battered by increasingly severe storms and flash flooding, a stark reminder of climate change that swamps our streets, strains our sewers and threatens our homes. That is why the Trump EPA’s new proposal to roll back the “Endangerment Finding” is so dangerously shortsighted. Since...
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival celebrates George Benson
In September 1945, Leon Hefflin Sr. brought the first jazz music festival to the masses at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles. Cavalcade of Jazz was an opportunity for music lovers of all stripes to join together and enjoy the sounds of legendary musicians. “His reason for starting it was to...
Pitt football pioneer Bobby Grier honored at History Center program
On Jan. 2, 1956, college football fans gathered at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. They were there to watch the annual Sugar Bowl, played between the University of Pittsburgh Panthers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, but they also got to witness history. It was the first ever racially integrated...
Railroad tells East Deer it doesn’t have to follow town procedures to construct buildings
Norfolk Southern railroad’s plans to construct two buildings have stirred some ire among the East Deer commissioners. Chairman Tony Taliani told his fellow commissioners the railroad officially notified the township of its plans via a letter from an engineer, Michael Gay. The site for the buildings is a tract owned...
Editorial: How do we eradicate violence?
There is a lot of talk about hate right now. In the wake of the shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, it’s everywhere. It is amplified, but it isn’t new. Hate has been a growing topic of conversation for years, often amid targeted violence. One of those moments...
The Stroller, Sept. 18, 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. Leechburg’s annual Pink Day...
Letter to the editor: RFK unfit to lead HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent unhinged Senate testimony confirmed what we already knew: He is wildly unqualified to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Even Kennedy himself admits, “I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me.” On that point, he’s right. We need to...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 17, 2025
High schools Field hockey Wednesday’s results Class 2A Latrobe 2, Penn-Trafford 1 Football Thursday’s schedule City League Brashear at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield at Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. North Allegheny at Norwin, 7 p.m. Class 5A Big East Gateway...
Defending champs reach finals of WPIAL girls tennis tournament
For the third straight year, Shady Side Academy’s Meriwether McCargo and Penn-Trafford’s Mia Williams will meet for the WPIAL Class 3A girls tennis singles championship. Both players sliced through the bracket to meet again in the finals at 1 p.m. Thursday at North Allegheny. McCargo dropped two games in three...
High school roundup for Sept. 17, 2025: Moon gets past Montour in tense battle for 1st place
Riley Lafayette scored on a free kick with six minutes left to lift Moon to a 2-1 victory over Montour in a battle for first place in Section 2-3A girls soccer Wednesday night. Kendall Dydek opened the scoring for the Tigers (7-1, 6-0). Irelynn Hobbs scored for the Spartans (7-2,...
The Birdie cuts back on the shenanigans and makes his Week 4 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 10-1 Season: 37-8 (82.2%) It’s not his specialty, but The Birdie learned a couple of things this week. The first lesson came when he perused his favorite social media sites after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. “The most recent Guns N’ Roses album...
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 4
Thursday City League Brashear at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield at Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. North Allegheny at Norwin, 7 p.m. Class 5A Big East Gateway at Franklin Regional, 7 p.m. Kiski Area at Penn-Trafford, 7:30 p.m. Latrobe at Armstrong, 7...
The Birdie names names while making his Westmoreland County Week 4 picks
Last week: 13-1 Season: 35-15 (70%) The Birdie has many odd hobbies, some normal, some way out there, but perusing local rosters for the best names is one of his favorites. It keeps the high priest of the Westmoreland pigskin entertained. (As you know, it doesn’t take much.) “I put...
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 4 in Westmoreland County: Class 6A No. 4 Hempfield (3-1, 0-1) vs. No. 1 Central Catholic (3-1, 1-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Titan Stadium, West Mifflin Last week: North Allegheny 56, Hempfield 13; Central Catholic 57, Mt. Lebanon 0 Last year’s meeting:...
Stacy Garrity, Josh Shapiro’s GOP challenger, says he made his anti-violence speech about himself instead of Charlie Kirk
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity on Wednesday accused Gov. Josh Shapiro of making the assassination of Charlie Kirk “about himself” during his keynote speech at an anti-hate conference earlier this week. Then, in a separate announcement released one hour later, Garrity, a Republican challenging Shapiro for governor in 2026, also said...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 17, 2025: Reliever Brandan Bidois runs scoreless innings streak to 20
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 83-62) managed just two singles in a 5-0 loss to Gwinnett (Braves). RF Jase Bowen (.268) and 1B Jesus Castillo (.167) each went 1 for 3. RHP Beau Burrows (1-2, 6.20) started a bullpen game for Indy, giving up two runs on one hit in 1⅓ innings to...
Tri-City Duty Crew moving forward after approval from Arnold Council
The formation of the Tri-City Duty Crew, a joint crew of firefighters to cover daylight fire calls in New Kensington, Arnold and Lower Burrell, cleared another hurdle toward becoming a reality. Arnold Council approved an ordinance to establish an agreement with the other two cities. It followed that action by...
