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Elizabeth Kosmetatou: Britain’s arrogance in exporting the disgraced former Duke of York
The British have, at long last, cast away Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — and rightly so. His shockingly parasitic existence, alleged sexual and financial misconduct, association with Jeffrey Epstein, evasions and astonishing lack of remorse have rendered him an embarrassment even by the indulgent standards of hereditary privilege. But now, having decided...
Would players stay at Penn State if Terry Smith became head coach?
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s ongoing search for a head coach has plenty of layers to it. Not only will the next hire bring his own schemes, mottos, practice traditions and coaches, but he may bring his own players, too. And any player on Penn State’s current roster will be...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 25, 2025
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to distant corners of the globe, TribLive’s Photo Adventure captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Through the lenses of photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection, and the beauty found in everyday life. It’s...
Your guide to Western Pa. holiday performances this season
It’s Christmastime in the city! The holidays are upon us, and the streets are bright with colorful lights and alive with festive music. While family visits, gift shopping and weekend afternoons of baking are filling up the calendar for the next few weeks, the holidays wouldn’t be quite as special...
Letter to the editor: Lies about Democrats and immigrant health care
With so much misinformation out there, it’s no surprise that many people are reaching incorrect conclusions. The letter “Democrats need to put Americans first” (Nov. 10) repeats one of the biggest whoppers by claiming that Democrats supported the shutdown to maintain and increase massive health benefits and subsidies for immigrants....
Letter to the editor: Capitalism vs. socialism
The USA was founded as a democratic republic based on the Bill of Rights, personal freedoms, limited government and Judeo-Christian principles, but certainly not the hate speech, violence, lies and secularism so prevalent by today’s politicians, protesters, letter-writers and media talking heads. How well have our capitalist, small government policies...
The Stroller, Nov. 25, 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. Vandergrift holiday events to...
Editorial: Why should a transit authority have to pay for the privilege of being heard?
In a representative democracy, the people pick their lawmakers. The lawmakers then decide what laws to enact. Over time, there has been an added layer. Lobbyists go to the lawmakers to advocate for their causes. Sometimes those causes are for things like cancer research or the environment. Sometimes they are...
Letter to the editor: What Springdale data center portends
All Alle-Kiski Valley residents get their electricity from the same power grid. Therefore, everyone’s rates will rise if the data center in Springdale is approved. Data centers consume as much energy as a small city, necessitating additional grid infrastructure. If this project is approved, we will all be forced to...
Training session will offer help on responding to those with mental health, substance abuse issues
The Laurel Highlands Workforce & Opportunity Center in Greensburg will host a Dec. 13 program on mental health first aid training. The training will provide attendees with a five-step action plan to guide them through the process of reaching out and offering support to someone experiencing mental health issues. “It’s...
Trump is changing the way aid goes to cities. Philly stands to lose tens of millions of dollars for housing
Philadelphia stands to lose tens of millions of dollars in federal funds intended to fight homelessness under a plan issued by the Trump administration that advocates say could significantly disrupt permanent housing programs and return formerly homeless people to the streets. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released...
At Supreme Court, Texas congressional map faces issue of timing
WASHINGTON — Challengers to Texas’ new congressional map urged the Supreme Court not to pause a lower court ruling requiring the state use its old congressional map next year, arguing in a filing Monday the ruling came with plenty of time ahead of the elections. The court filing is the...
In brief: Tree lighting, holiday concert and more in Bethel Park
Tree lighting and holiday market Join us for Bethel Park’s annual Tree Lighting celebration, featuring visits with Santa, a whimsical gingerbread neighborhood, holiday activities and our final indoor market of the season for all your seasonal shopping needs! It’s all happening from 3-7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Bethel Park...
In brief: Pierogi sale, Christmas cookie sale and more in the South Hills
Advent pierogi sale St. Pius X Byzantine Church, located at 2236 Brownsville Road in Carrick, is selling frozen potato cheese ($11 per dozen, $6 per half dozen), cottage cheese ($15 per dozen, $8 per half dozen) and sauerkraut pierogis ($12 per dozen, $6 per half dozen) on Dec. 5, 12...
Grist House Craft Brewery, Turner’s Dairy announce Udderly Baked collaboration
Two Pittsburgh favorite companies have a tasty collaboration brewing for the winter season. Grist House Craft Brewery and Turner’s Dairy came together for the first time in four years for the return of a decadent beer with a familiar sweet twist. Together, they created Udderly Baked, a brownie-batter milk stout...
Judge finds Wilkinsburg man guilty of murdering woman and daughter, 4
A Wilkinsburg man was found guilty Monday on two counts of first-degree murder for the 2022 shooting deaths of a woman and her 4-year-old daughter based on what a judge called “overwhelming” circumstantial evidence. Marquise St. Julien-Givner, 23, will be sentenced to a mandatory penalty of life in prison without...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 24, 2025
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to distant corners of the globe, TribLive’s Photo Adventure captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Through the lenses of photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection, and the beauty found in everyday life. It’s...
Katy Butler: Why do so many people cut Ghislaine Maxwell so much slack?
I heard about the special prison favors granted Ghislaine Maxwell while I was reading “Nobody’s Girl” by Virginia Giuffre, one of her reported victims. The most poignant moment is not the first time Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein allegedly sexually violated her. It’s the morning before, when Giuffre sits at the...
Letter to the editor: Money blown on new park could fund Hempfield firefighters
Regarding the article “3-mill tax hike to fund Hempfield fire departments under consideration” (Nov 20, TribLive): This is going to be short and sweet. You all should have used money you are blowing on the park between Cedar Street and Mt. Pleasant Road. With Twin Lakes, St. Clair Park and...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Nov. 24, 2025 and beyond
Civil service commission members needed Bridgeville is seeking applications for residents interested in volunteering as a member of the borough’s Civil Service Commission. The commission administers the civil service exam to applicants for positions and promotion within the police department. It also is responsible for establishing minimum qualifications for police...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s tariffs
Regarding the letter “A businessman in the White House” (Nov. 4, TribLive): The first time around, I too, thought that maybe a president with a non- political background could be good for the country. Someone not beholden to others or tainted by the political processes. Boy, was I wrong, but that’s...
State police ID woman killed in fiery Parkway East crash
Pennsylvania State Police have identified the driver killed early Monday on Interstate 376 in Pittsburgh as a Monroeville resident. Keturah Griffin died after a pickup truck hit her disabled sedan on the Parkway East. Griffin’s car broke down in the eastbound lanes around 5:15 a.m., state police Trooper Rocco Gagliardi...
GOP senator threatens subpoenas over $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro’s private home
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. HARRISBURG — A GOP-led Pennsylvania Senate committee is moving to subpoena the Shapiro administration for records related to the...
Editorial: For too many American kids, math isn’t adding up
Math scores in the U.S. have been so bad for so long that teachers could be forgiven for trying anything to improve them. Unfortunately, many of the strategies they’re using could be making things worse. It’s a crisis decades in the making. In the early 20th century, education reformers including...
Letter to the editor: Republicans may need the filibuster
I usually agree with President Trump, but Republicans should not do away with the filibuster. The Republicans would be very short-sighted to do this. Now the Republicans control the House, the Senate and the presidency, but the Democrats shut down the government. It was a bad thing they did, but...
