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Woman who drove through crowd at Kipona asked bystanders for directions moments beforeVideo
A woman who drove through barricades and crashed into a crowd on Monday at Harrisburg’s Kipona festival asked bystanders for directions just moments before. Chanda Porter-Lewis was standing on the street corner with her aunt when the woman police identified as Elizabeth Bohrer, 37, of York Haven, stopped near them...
‘Pain on top of pain’: Teen sentenced in Brighton Heights shooting that hurt 5, upended funeral
Tamika Hornezes had already gone through the horror of her son being shot and killed in October 2022. Thirteen days later, she was traumatized again when two shooters opened fire at his funeral in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights section, wounding five people. “They ran in there like animals,” Hornezes said Tuesday...
Jennifer Brooks: The tragedy of a mass shooting at a children’s Mass
It was a mass shooting at a children’s Mass. Last Wednesday was the first all-school Mass for the first week of classes at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Maybe the little ones prayed for the school year and the adventure ahead. Third grade. Fifth grade. The best year yet. Maybe...
Penn State’s Dani Dennis-Sutton living up to bold promise he made as a freshman
STATE COLLEGE — Dani Dennis-Sutton arrived at Penn State four years ago with a clear goal in mind. He never shied away from it. In fact, he publicized it and has it pinned to the top of a personal social media page, just to make sure no one misses it....
Rachel Grezler: Fewer teens are working — and missing out on the skills needed to succeed
As an older millennial, my high school and college summers were defined largely by the jobs I held. Not many of today’s teens can say the same. Once a rite of passage, teen jobs are now endangered: Just 35% of 16- to 19-year-olds worked last summer, down from 54% in...
Gallery: Photos from Sept. 2, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
China’s Xi redraws geopolitical map with embrace of Putin, Modi
President Xi Jinping used a mix of bonhomie and economic allure this week to send Donald Trump a clear message: Beijing has too much global clout to be dictated by the U.S. Cameras captured the Chinese leader in a rare, unscripted huddle on Monday with Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi...
Letter to the editor: Let’s not humanize evil shooters; withhold their names
If you are sick of the amount of mass shootings in America, then we need to stop humanizing those who carry out mass shootings. These people are not human. They are monsters. When I say “humanizing,” I refer to feeding the shooter’s ego. These monsters are looking for their 15...
California now requires cities to inspect all local homeless shelters
SAN JOSE, Calif. — As California spends unprecedented billions of dollars to bring homeless people off the street, state lawmakers quietly approved new rules this summer requiring local governments to complete annual health and safety inspections of all publicly funded homeless shelters and report the results. If cities and counties...
Letter to the editor: What’s next after Mexican restaurant ICE raid?
Thank goodness for the ICE raid in Cranberry Township that damaged a Mexican restaurant in search of dangerous MS-13 gang leaders who were selling drugs and raping women, yet still found time to refry beans. I can finally get a good night’s sleep knowing my next burrito won’t be laced...
Editorial: Biometric privacy laws must evolve with the times
Who should be held liable when a person’s biometric data — their facial features, voice or fingerprints — is misused? Illinois is home to some of the strongest consumer privacy regulations in the country, including its rules governing the use of biometric data. Perhaps you were one of the folks...
The Stroller, Sept. 2, 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. Canines to raise cash...
Letter to the editor: Moshannon should be shut down
After several protest events in Phillipsburg around the Moshannon ICE Detention Center, ICE chose to deny Rep. Summer Lee entry to do her job as a congresswomen to inspect federal facilities. The story of being told to wait and then being denied entry is a common occurrence for visitors to...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 1
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 1....
‘Love Island USA’ star Taylor Williams hospitalized after being thrown from horse during rodeo
LOS ANGELES — “Love Island USA” star Taylor Williams says he is “all good” after being thrown from his horse during the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo in Scottsdale. In a TikTok video, Williams’ horse seemingly trips over another horse before falling to the ground. Williams and his horse appear to...
High school sports schedule for Sept. 2, 2025
High schools Soccer Boys Tuesday’s schedule Class 2A Section 2 Beaver at Riverside, 3:30 p.m. Nonsection Allderdice at Chartiers Valley, 7:30 p.m. Ambridge at Central Valley, 7:30 p.m. Aquinas Academy at Sewickley Academy, 4:15 p.m. Armstrong at Freeport, 7 p.m. Bentworth at Elizabeth Forward, 7:30 p.m. Butler at West Mifflin,...
Berth in PAC title match last fall provides fuel for Saint Vincent women’s volleyball team
The Saint Vincent women’s volleyball team advanced to the Presidents’ Athletic Conference final for the first time last season, losing to Allegheny in straight sets. When asked about her thoughts on that match, sophomore outside hitter Meegan Williams spared the sugar coating. The Bearcats, she said, played like it was...
James Franklin encouraged by effort of Penn State’s D-line, says a key player is ‘close’ to returning
Penn State’s defense was able to consistently apply pressure to Nevada’s offense in the Nittany Lions’ season-opening 46-11 victory on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The Wolf Pack only had 52 offensive snaps, compared to PSU’s 71. Jim Knowles’ defense produced nine tackles for loss, recovered a pair of fumbles and...
Nathan McGrath: Labor Day rings hollow for these Pa. workers
This Labor Day, union officials will deliver speeches and march in parades, claiming to be champions of the little guy. But for too many public employees in Pennsylvania, there’s not much to celebrate when it comes to union representation. Certainly not for Mindy McFetridge, a PennDOT equipment operator in Venango...
Demolition continues on former Aspinwall church
Demolition of a former Methodist Church in Aspinwall continues with a mix of brick-by-brick removal by hand and heavy machine work. The razing of the house of worship and daycare at 400 Center Ave. has been going on for weeks. The interior was gutted and asbestos removed prior to the...
County identifies father and son found shot to death in Pleasant Hills
A father and his adult son were found shot to death Monday in their Pleasant Hills home, sending shockwaves through a quiet suburban neighborhood where, neighbors said, the family had lived for more than 25 years. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the men as Edgar Dawson, 72, and...
Austin Davis: Making Pa. workplaces safer
The Labor Day parade is a beloved tradition in Pittsburgh, a celebration and recognition of the union workers who forge the steel in our skyscrapers, mine the coal that powers our factories, teach our children and care for our seniors. In my home, we always made a special point to...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 1, 2025
Touch a Truck After a several-year hiatus, the Fred Favo Memorial Touch a Truck Event is returning Sept. 14 for the first time since 2022. More than 25 types of trucks and vehicles will be lined up on Allegheny River Boulevard between Pennsylvania and Washington Avenue. The event will feature...
The Stroller, Sept. 1, 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. Allegheny Valley Association of...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny area
Bradford Woods residents can register property for deer hunting Bradford Woods contracts with Suburban Whitetail Management to provide licensed, experienced archery hunters to control the deer population in the borough. The hunters are fully insured, tested and safety-trained. Residents can register their property, for free, to be hunted. A portion...
