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Letter to the editor: Good men must do something
You reported, when discussing Congress’ reluctance to challenge President Trump on almost anything, that “… a compliant Congress is ceding more and more of its prerogative to the presidency” (“Trump’s approval motivates Congress,” July 20). That critique of the interaction between Congress and the president reminds me of the quote...
Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track even the smallest changes to Earth’s land and ice
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA and India paired up to launch an Earth-mapping satellite on Wednesday capable of tracking even the slightest shifts in land and ice. The $1.3 billion mission will help forecasters and first responders stay one step ahead of floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions and other disasters, according...
Letter to the editor: We need strong methane rules to protect kids
As a pediatrician in Pittsburgh and secretary/treasurer of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, I’m deeply concerned about the impact of methane emissions on children’s health. While these views are my own, they reflect what I see daily in my clinic. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is...
Editorial: Whose fault is it when an unlicensed nurse is hired?
The state of Pennsylvania makes it easy to figure out if your hair stylist or architect or real estate agent or any other licensed professional is able to work legally. The Department of State’s website can answer your questions about permits and authorizations. The Pennsylvania Licensing System Verification Service allows...
The Stroller, July 30, 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. Mt. St. Peter Parish...
Letter to the editor: Divine intervention on Trump assassination attempt?
Recently Speaker Mike Johnson insinuated that the President Trump assassination attempt in Butler was a case of divine intervention. Really? That’s an insult to my intelligence, as well as any religious beliefs I may have. Are we to believe that God stood by while a man hatched a plan to...
Pirates farm report for July 29, 2025: Johan Oviedo strikes out 5, Cam Devanney homers in Indy victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 62-40) scored four runs in the seventh inning and edged Iowa (Cubs), 5-3. 3B Cam Devanney (.275) was 2 for 3 with a solo homer and two runs scored. LF Ronny Simon (.300) was 2 for 5 with two RBIs. DH Nick Solak (.371) was 2 for 5...
Trump administration now lets federal workers spread religion at work. Faith groups react
New guidance from President Donald Trump’s administration outlining how federal employees may engage with faith practices in the workplace garnered mixed reactions from religious groups, with some raising concern about the blurring boundary between church and state. The guidelines, announced by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in a July...
Duquesne men’s basketball finalizes nonconference schedule
The Duquesne men’s basketball team will play nine nonconference home games at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse during the 2025-26 season, according to the Dukes schedule that was released Tuesday. The Dukes also will play two games out west at Boise State (Dec. 10) and Nevada (Dec. 13), and their annual game...
As U.S. grapples with China relations, Taiwan’s president scraps stop on American soil
The Taiwanese government has called off a plan for its president to transit through the United States on his way to Latin America, The Associated Press has learned — a decision leading to conflicting accounts of the reason for the cancellation. Amid speculation that the Trump administration had opposed a...
John Dorfman: Don’t give up hope, value investors
The numbers are stark. In the 12 months through June, growth stocks returned 19.9%, while value stocks managed only 9.6%. Alas for value investors, the two previous years tell the same story. In 2023 the scorecard showed a return of 30% for growth and 22.2% for value. In 2024 the...
Mike Tedesco: Pittsburgh’s housing gamble — why good intentions could backfire
The process of improving land is called real estate development. Real estate developments are planned, organized and managed by people called developers. Developers may be the public sector, the nonprofit sector, the for-profit sector or a combination of all three. When the public sector partners with the private sector to...
Oliver Bateman: AI, Pittsburgh’s real renaissance
I’ve followed enough Pittsburgh renaissances to know they usually amount to a hill of beans. The eds-and-meds miracle that was supposed to save us? Ask the University of Pittsburgh secretaries making $38,000 a year how that worked out while they watch Polish Hill homes list for $700,000. The robotics revolution?...
Position battles, storylines as Penn State football begins preseason practice
Penn State is deep at several key positions with the Nittany Lions set to begin preseason practices this week. James Franklin, in his 12th season, recently called the 2025 PSU team his most complete, referring to the Lions’ returning cast and a veteran coaching staff led by offensive coordinator Andy...
Mark Nicastre: Can a Pa. Democrat replicate Mamdani’s winning campaign?
Everyone is still trying to figure out what to make of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s mayoral primary. Mamdani emerged from a field of candidates, including Andrew Cuomo, who was attempting a political comeback after leaving office amid harassment accusations from several women who worked with and for...
Gallery: Photos from July 29, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, July 29, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Washington County coroner accuses DA of unethical conduct in baby’s homicide case
Within hours of the suspicious death of a Peters Township baby in Pittsburgh in 2022, the Washington County district attorney pressured his county’s coroner to assume jurisdiction of the case and ensure it was declared a homicide as part of a strategy to aid his election campaign, according to allegations...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of July 29, 2025
Serena Hutchens, a 2025 Quaker Valley High School graduate, earned her Girl Scout Gold Award on June 8. Her project was called Pride of Quaker Valley, and highlighted the importance of the high school’s marching band and music programs with a three-part art piece depicting her experiences. Each art piece...
Letter to the editor: Attacking law enforcement officers
After reading the letter “What is lunatic politicians’ agenda?” (July 19, TribLive) all I can say is, where were you when President Trump pardoned terrorists who attacked police officers on Jan. 6? So it’s OK for law enforcement people to be attacked if it fits your political agenda? I don’t...
Letter to the editor: What’s wrong with the Steelers?
What’s wrong with the Steelers? Only everything! The latest is T.J. Watt being given this ridiculous contract while he had a year to go on the old one. Jellyfish have more spine than Art Rooney, Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin. Watt wasn’t earning his last contract so you extend him...
Editorial: What is next for closing Penn State campuses?
In two years, there will be no Nittany Lions on the Penn State campuses in New Kensington or Fayette County. What will be there remains to be seen. In May, Penn State trustees voted to follow the recommendations of President Neeli Bendapudi’s administration and close seven Commonwealth Campuses at the...
The Stroller, July 29, 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. Polkamaniacs scheduled to play...
Letter to the editor: Congress should work for the people, not flee from accountability
At a time when trust in government is hanging by a thread, the American people deserve leaders who show up, do the work and tell the truth. What they don’t deserve is a Congress that cuts and runs. Last week, House Republicans refused to even hold a vote on releasing...
A mother’s fight to save son shows tragic consequences of Pa.’s failure to build better mental health system
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Editor’s note: Sue, Robert, and Jonathan are pseudonyms. Their names and some details have been changed to protect their...
Police: 2-year-old child drowns in Stowe Township pool
A 2-year-old child drowned in a pool in Stowe Township, according to police. Allegheny County Police said the drowning occurred in the 1100 block of 12th Street shortly after 7 p.m. Monday. They said first responders found residents performing CPR on the child, who was taken to a nearby hospital...
