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Penn State has installed Jim Knowles’ defense at ‘rapid pace,’ with a few big changes coming
STATE COLLEGE — Jim Knowles has quickly made his presence known at Penn State. He carries a calm, quiet demeanor as he observes practices, noting everything he likes and doesn’t to pass it on to his position coaches. But when he wants to command a room, he can do so...
‘Lives shattered’: Emiliano’s vows to reopen after feds seize 16 in immigration raid
Federal immigration agents took 16 people into custody Thursday during coordinated raids at Emiliano’s restaurant locations in the North Hills and Butler County. The agents, led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, were executing “federal court-authorized search warrants” in response to information that the two restaurants were “employing...
Pa. Turnpike execs get 5-figure pay raises, including CEO’s $86K boost
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved $367,107 in pay raises for the organization’s chief officers during a closed-door executive session in March. The raises were recommended by a wage study commissioned in February, which offered two options that resulted in the same total cost for salary increases. CEO Mark Compton received...
Uniontown woman charged with causing fatal head-on crash in Pittsburgh while DUI
A Uniontown woman accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana has been charged with homicide while DUI by vehicle after Pittsburgh police say she killed a man in Greenfield in March. Maria D. Davis, 22, surrendered to deputies with the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office at 8:30 a.m....
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 8-10
All corners of the city will be full of excitement in the next few days, so this August weekend is the best time to venture out and explore. Here are a few events to get you started. Barrel and Flow This acclaimed festival celebrating Black brewers and artists is back...
Adrian Wooldridge: What if the U.S. isn’t the world’s most innovative country?
One of the barriers to understanding the world is our fixation on sports thinking: Who is winning and who is catching up? This has long been true of politics — we focus obsessively on the race for the White House while ignoring the debt mountain that may bring the whole...
Gallery: Photos from August 7, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, August 7, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Multiple Westmoreland communities say convention center would be a good fit
As feasibility studies for a convention center and hotel complex in Westmoreland County near completion, leaders from communities along Route 30 say that while they haven’t been contacted for information, they do have ideas about where it could be built. The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce in December launched a...
Letter to the editor: Hazardous dump — enough is enough
After 50 years of living in the shadows of currently the only Resource Conservation Recovery Act subtitle C hazardous waste dump in Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County deserves better. This Yukon area waste dump has been a source of environmental pollution since 1963. For decades, local residents have lamented horrific health problems....
Editorial: Pittsburgh needs more police
Problems exist nationwide in recruiting and retention of police. There are almost 18,000 police agencies in the United States, and many have been seeing their ranks thin since 2019. The International Association of Chiefs of Police surveyed departments in 2024 and found, on average, departments operating at about 91% capacity....
Wilco delivers an electrifying double set at Heinz Hall
In some ways, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Heinz Hall is the perfect venue for indie rock band Wilco. With 30 years of experimentation, evolution and inspiration under their belt, the band could be the modern popular equivalent of classical music, in many ways. Fronted by singer and guitarist Jeff Tweedy, the sextet...
The Stroller, Aug. 7, 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. Lower Valley Ambulance plans...
Letter to the editor: Congress must lower drug prices for Americans
I applaud the executive order President Trump signed in May aimed at balancing the scales for the cost of prescription medications here vs. what others pay abroad. As the executive order points out, “The United States has less than 5% of the world’s population and yet funds around three quarters...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 6, 2025: Antwone Kelly, 2 relievers combine on 2-hitter for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-44) lost 5-4 to Omaha (Royals). LF Ronny Simon (.311) went 3 for 5 with a run scored, RBI and his 27th stolen base. 1B Nick Solak (.365) went 2 for 3 with a double and RBI. RF Matt Fraizer (.291) went 2 for 4 with a double...
Stanford student newspaper, noncitizen students sue Trump officials over speech-related visa policies
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Stanford University’s independent student newspaper and two noncitizen students filed a lawsuit this week against Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, alleging that federal immigration policies are being used to suppress protected political speech under the Trump administration. The federal...
Consumers, long worried about the economy, now acting on concerns
Natalie Slinger’s growing family could use a bigger house and a second car. Right now, both feel out of reach. Slinger and her husband have one child in day care, which costs as much as their mortgage. They rarely eat out and limit their travel to camping. Their second child,...
John Dorfman: A 12-stock Sane Portfolio for crazy times
In today’s higher-tariff world, where political and geopolitical clashes are harsh, you might want to take your stock portfolio’s risk level down a notch. Perhaps the Sane Portfolio can be of some help. This is a theoretical portfolio, intended to be slightly on the low-risk side of the risk spectrum....
Changes on the horizon as the Presidents’ Athletic Conference prepares for 2025 season
Wednesday’s annual Presidents’ Athletic Conference football media day was as much about honoring Geneva coach Geno DeMarco as it was previewing the 2025 season. In June, DeMarco announced that this, his 33rd season at the helm of the Golden Tornadoes, would be his last. So when it was their turn...
Students for Justice in Palestine fights suspension imposed by Pitt
Attorneys for Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Pittsburgh are urging a federal judge to find in their favor and lift a six-month suspension imposed on the club by Pitt officials before the start of the school year. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, which represents...
Pirates alert fans that additional Paul Skenes bobbleheads ready to be redeemed
Pirates fans waited in line for upwards of four hours to obtain a Paul Skenes bobblehead before an April 19 game at PNC Park. Nearly half of the sold-out crowd left empty-handed. After three-and-a-half months, their wait is over. The Pirates sent an email Wednesday to those fans who were...
Bill Dudley: The Fed’s under siege. It’ll be just fine.
In the media, the U.S. Federal Reserve is under siege. President Donald Trump constantly threatens to fire Chair Jerome Powell. Others hurl criticism in hopes of becoming Powell’s successor. Two Fed governors opposed last week’s decision to hold interest rates steady, the first multiple dissent since 1993. Don’t be fooled...
Letter to the editor: We need leaders who stand for something
An appeal to our elected officials: What do you believe? I don’t want to hear what your party leaders told you to say. They have no power over you except what you decide to give them. You have a choice. I want to know what you stand for. We, your...
Luigi Mangione given laptop in federal prison, and it’s not for responding to fan mail
A federal judge gave Luigi Mangione permission to use a laptop from his cell to help his attorneys prepare for his trial, per an order handed down Monday. Mangione will be able to use his laptop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week to access the voluminous...
In brief: Quaker Valley girls basketball fundraisers, golf scramble and more
Girls basketball fundraisers The Quaker Valley High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team will be competing in a holiday tournament in Orlando this December and fundraisers are underway to help the team. The team is having a car wash at Herbst Auto Repair at the corner of Walnut and Thorn streets...
In brief: Aspinwall Big Night Out, road closure and more
Big Night Out The return of Aspinwall’s Big Night Out is Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. at the Aspinwall Recreational Fields on Field Avenue. This free, family-friendly event is the borough’s largest annual community celebration and promises an evening filled with fun, food, and community spirit for all ages. Whether...
