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High school roundup for Aug. 28, 2025: Deer Lakes wins section showdown
Cuyler Crim had a goal and an assist to lead Deer Lakes to a 3-0 victory over Shady Side Academy (1-1, 1-1) in Section 1-2A boys soccer Thursday night. Jacon Orseno and Collin Rogers also scored, Keegan Landsberg had an assist and Wesley Boyle recorded the shutout for the Lancers...
High school roundup for Aug. 27, 2025: Hampton knocks off No. 3 Mars
Esme Farmakis and Harper Gibbons scored to lead Hampton (2-1, 1-0) to a 2-1 victory over Mars (3-1, 0-1) in an early season clash of Section 1-3A girls soccer contenders Wednesday night. Mars was No. 3 in the Trib HSSN Class 3A rankings. Allderdice 2, Connellsville 0 – Brooklyn Potter...
Trump Station? Feds coy on potential rebranding of NYC Penn Station amid redesign
NEW YORK — The Trump administration’s plan to begin rebuilding Penn Station in 2027 doesn’t officially involve a rebranding — though Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was coy when asked about that possibility Wednesday. “I imagine you’re asking, ’ Is this going to be Trump Station?’” Duffy replied when asked if...
At least 2 hurt in house fire in Arnold, 1 victim jumped from third floor to escape flames
Grant Maroni of New Kensington and Corbyn Bobinski of Arnold were listening to first responders put out a garage fire over a scanner just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when a call came in for a house fire with entrapment just a couple blocks away. Arnold fire Chief Eric Gartley said...
It’s the perfect time for The Birdie to make his Week 1 picks in the A-K Valley
The Birdie walked into the office Monday morning sporting the smuggiest smug smile that ever was smugged. “How’s it going, Birdie?” a co-worker asked, knowing full well how insufferable the answer would be. “Just perfect,” the bird crowed. Smugly. In last week’s column, the Birdie wrote the following: “It’s time...
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
Thursday City League Nonconference Albert Gallatin at Carrick, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Nonconference Aliquippa at Belle Vernon, 7 p.m. Ambridge at Laurel Highlands, 7 p.m. Avella at Carlynton, 7 p.m. Avonworth at West Mifflin, 7 p.m. Baldwin at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Beaver at Blackhawk, 7 p.m. Bentworth at Burgettstown,...
The Birdie says keep the change as he makes his Week 1 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 6-5 (55%) If you follow this space, then you know how much the Birdie hates change. It makes him cringe. Westmoreland County’s prep pigskin partridge wears old band T-shirts to work — “I have 100 but wear about six,” he said — and has lived in the same...
Editorial: Back to school means back to violence
Across Western Pennsylvania, kids are going back to school. College dorms are overflowing. High school football games are lighting up Friday nights. School buses are back on the roads taking little ones with backpacks and new shoes to class. The lazy days of summer are over, and the jam-packed schedules...
Sean Trende: Restoring trust in the heart of Pa.’s political realignment
One of the defining features of late 20th and early 21st century American politics is the loss of faith in our institutions. A recent poll in U.S. News shows that 85% of Americans say “government officials and other community leaders care more about their own power and influence than what’s...
Juneteenth event organizer sues Mayor Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh; the mayor responds
Longtime Juneteenth event organizer William “B” Marshall on Wednesday sued Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and the city, alleging the mayor withheld funding and services and delayed permits for Marshall’s events. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, raises complaints with the city’s handling of Juneteenth events hosted by Marshall, as well...
James Franklin expects Jim Knowles to shake things up, starting with Penn State’s base defense
It started out as question for James Franklin about Penn State’s nickel defensive back position and how junior corner Zion Tracy continues to evolve in that role. The resulting answer was a little bit of everything from Franklin, including how new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is going to change things...
Jason “J.J.” Park: Three cheers for the (unappreciated) American worker
When doing entry-level, frontline jobs, I often felt (1) overworked and (2) underpaid. But if those few special customers appreciated me, life was still good. I connected to these empathic individuals who understood that doing a good job, all day long, day in and day out, was tough. But there...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News – Aug. 31, 2025.
All centers are closed Monday for Labor Day. Apollo Armstrong County Senior Centers Wednesday: noon, Site Council. Wednesday and Thursday: bingo. 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: health program about...
Lawsuit: Officers accused of assaulting same man twice in Allegheny Co. Jail
A man who said he was assaulted and shocked with a taser by two guards at the Allegheny County Jail without provocation is suing. Daronte Brown, 21, of Monroeville filed the civil rights suit in U.S. District Court alleging excessive use of force, failure to intervene and other counts against...
In brief: Preschool enrollment underway, Cub Scout kick off and more in Fox Chapel area
New lights Fox Chapel is replacing the traffic lights at the intersection of Fox Chapel and Field Club roads this month. Public works director Larry Kurpakus said it will be an updated system with LED signals, decorative mast arms and new controllers. Preschool enrolling The Fox Chapel Area High School...
In brief: Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic, Lindsay Theater events and more in Sewickley area
Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic The Ninth Annual Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic and Wiffleball Classic is set for Sept. 1 at War Memorial Park in Sewickley beginning at 12:15 p.m. The Owen Galluzzo Memorial Fund was established in 2010 after the passing of 9-year-old Owen Galluzzo following open heart surgery. The...
In brief: Back to school collection, fish fry and more in Bethel Park
Back to school collection The Community Foundation of Bethel Park is kicking off the school year with a community-wide Pack the Bus fundraiser to support Bethel Park students and teachers. On Sept. 2 at the Farmers’ Market, a collection will take place of essential school supplies, clothing, toiletries, and snacks...
Postage stamp of Mister Rogers might make a comeback
The United States Postal Service — like much of the rest of the country — is gearing up to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday. So, in honor of this milestone, the postal service wants to bring back a fan-favorite stamp. And you can help make it happen. According to...
Elisabeth Rosenthal: Health insurance price hikes should cause Americans alarm
Wary of inflation, Americans have been watching the prices of everyday items such as eggs and gasoline. A less-noticed expense should cause greater alarm: rising premiums for health insurance. They have been trending upward for years and are now rising faster than ever. Consider that, from 2000 to 2020, egg...
Gallery: Photos from August 27, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, August 27, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Penguins’ broadcast schedule includes 16 nationally televised games
The Pittsburgh Penguins will play nearly a fifth of their games on national television for the upcoming season, the NHL and its network rightsholders, ESPN and Turner Sports, announced Wednesday. Starting with their season opener Oct. 7 at the New York Rangers, the Penguins will take part in 16 nationally...
Letter to the editor: We need a moratorium on new coal mines
A moratorium on new mines is the only way the Rustic Ridge II Deep Mine will not happen, as I gather from attending the Department of Environmental Protection’s informal conference Aug. 20 at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Donegal. Even though everyone who spoke was against it being built, the...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s tough-guy act fails
How many chances does President Trump get before Republicans realize their mistake? What a slap in the face with the Putin meeting. Macho Trump cowered to Putin immediately as they met on the red carpet. During numerous handshaking, Trump appeared intimidated. It was apparent things would get worse. It seemed...
Review: Gary Clark Jr. plays powerhouse guitar at Stage AE
It’s always great to hear some no-frills great music played live, and Gary Clark Jr. delivered just that on Tuesday night at Stage AE on the North Shore. Not only is Clark a terrific singer, songwriter and guitarist, he’s a Grammy Award winner in two different genres, showing a versatility...
Editorial: New drugs, same crisis
The history of drug use in America is not necessarily a story of opium dens and crack houses. It’s a story of substances that weren’t illegal until they were abused. Patent medicines might be everything from a cold medicine on the shelf of a general store to the snake oil...
