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Pa. bill prohibiting hair-based discrimination bound for Shapiro’s desk
A bill banning discrimination based on hair texture and style is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk after sailing through the state Senate this week, hailed as a victory for Black women in Pennsylvania who have faced prejudice toward the way they wear their hair. The measure amends the commonwealth’s...
‘Half relief, half excitement’: Why Penn State football’s win vs. MSU means so much
Penn State head coach Terry Smith turned to look at quarterbacks coach Danny O’Brien as the seconds ticked toward their team’s 28-10 win over Michigan State on Saturday evening. O’Brien was starting to get sentimental. “I’m looking at him sideways like, we don’t normally have these conversations,” Smith said following...
Virgin Islands Delegate Plaskett avoids censure over Epstein texts
WASHINGTON — Del. Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands narrowly avoided being censured and stripped of her position on the House Intelligence Committee over her correspondence with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The censure attempt, introduced by Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C. on Tuesday, came after documents from Epstein’s estate released...
Light Up Night in Pittsburgh: What to know
The official start to the Pittsburgh holiday season is Saturday with the 64th annual Light Up Night. The festive series of events throughout Downtown Pittsburgh will be full of brightness, sparkle, fun and holiday cheer — but the schedule and logistics can also seem daunting. Never fear; we’ve got all...
Christine Flowers: There’s a wholesale inhumanity happening now in immigration courts
Whenever I post something about a person who has been granted asylum, or who has obtained their green card, or who has become a U.S. citizen, people congratulate that person, and say “welcome to the country.” Many of the comments are incredibly warm, and they make me very proud of...
When is the best time to serve Thanksgiving meal?
Late lunch? Early dinner? Sundown? Different homes. Different rules. Different palates. So when is the best time to serve Thanksgiving dinner? Food & Wine asked 15 chefs. The consensus? Fourteen said the best time to serve a Thanksgiving meal is between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Of those, 11 said...
In brief: Knit and crochet group, food drive and more in the Sewickley area
Knit and crochet group Sewickley Yarns invites crafters to a free knit and crochet group from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesdays at 435 Beaver St. For October, the group is making Knitted Knockers, prosthetics to donate to breast cancer survivors. Approved yarns are available for purchase in shop. For more information,...
In brief: Toy drives, free Thanksgiving dinner and more in Aspinwall area
Aspinwall Neighbors toy drive Aspinwall Neighbors is again teaming up with Play It Forward Pittsburgh to collect, package and deliver toys to local children and families, giving toys a second life and spreading a lot of holiday cheer. Play It Forward Pittsburgh is a regional toy donation effort that collects...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 19, 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...
Letter to the editor: Do the right thing and help those who need it
We all have a choice to do the right thing or not. All the millionaires, billionaires, trillionaires and zillionaires are very fortunate. Helping those who need help might not get you to heaven, but it’s a good start. Let me end with this: Way to go! Kudos! Don’t let me...
So far, so good for new Pittsburgh airport terminal, but Thanksgiving test awaits
Pittsburgh International Airport’s new landside terminal mostly cruised through its first day of operations Tuesday. Perhaps the most notable snag was a technical issue at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint in the early morning hours, temporarily snarling lines. Besides that, passengers and airport officials had little negative to report about...
Letter to the editor: Free the Pittsburgh elephants
In April, I visited the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and recorded hours of footage of the elephant paddock. With a mission for detecting abnormal signs and symptoms, what I found was deeply disturbing. In my opinion, these five intelligent creatures (Angeline, Savannah, Tasha, Victoria and Zuri) are suffering tremendously, driven...
The Stroller, Nov. 20, 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. Christmas for Vets event...
The Stroller, Nov. 19, 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. NK Salvation Army accepting...
Survivor of 1999 Columbine shooting discusses life-altering trauma, coping: ‘It gets better. I wouldn’t say it gets easier’
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Heather Martin is a 1999 graduate of Columbine High School in Colorado. She was a 17-year-old senior on April 20, 1999, during...
Letter to the editor: Unfair license suspensions
A decade-long breakdown in Allegheny County’s Department of Court Records happened. Over 1,000 local residents are now receiving notices that their licenses will be suspended years after their court cases ended — in some cases, as long as 12 years ago. Here’s why this is a big deal, and what...
Editorial: $1 million stolen, no jail time is a betrayal of justice — and police officers
Sometimes when police officers are accused of misconduct, it can be difficult to break through the wall of support — or at the very least, the wall of silence — that surrounds them. To a degree, that’s understandable. Officers depend on each other. In an emergency, they need to know...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 18, 2025
High schools Football Class 6A PIAA playoffs Friday’s schedule Easton (13-0) vs. La Salle College (9-4) at Liberty, 7 p.m.; North Penn (11-2) at Pennridge (12-1), 7 p.m.; Central York (11-0) vs. Harrisburg (12-0) at Cedar Cliff, 7 p.m.; State College (10-2) vs. Central Catholic (11-1) at Mansion Park, Altoona,...
High school roundup for Nov. 18, 2025: Peters Township beats Upper St. Clair in Class 3A clash
Zackary Meneely, Brendan Monko and Jacob Hlawati scored to lead Peters Township to a 3-1 victory over Upper St. Clair in PIHL Class 3A hockey Tuesday night. Chay Lamagna dished out two assists and Anthony Herman made 26 saves for Peters (5-2-1). Nevin Shegan Siniawski scored and Owen Laurent made...
Roblox to scan users’ faces to verify age amid persistent child safety concerns
Roblox, a popular gaming platform that’s faced growing scrutiny over child safety concerns, said Tuesday it will require users to verify their age if they want to chat with other players. To do so, people will provide an ID or take a selfie through the Roblox app to prove they’re...
Long-sought Pa. tax credit for some workers to be ready for filing season
A new tax credit for lower-income workers in Pennsylvania will be ready for tax time this spring, Gov. Josh Shapiro ‘s administration said, calling it the most significant tax change for the state’s working class in over half a century. The new program — called the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit...
Seneca Hills Village Singers present Veterans Day concert
The Seneca Hills Village Singers at the Senior Seneca Living Facility in Penn Hills presented an hourlong concert on Veterans Day to remember those who served our country as members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. Under the direction of Joseph Hajdu, the 13-member chorus sang...
2 Penn State seniors take home Big Ten Player of the Week honors
For the first time in 2025, Penn State is represented in the Big Ten’s weekly awards. Senior running back Kaytron Allen won the conference’s Offensive Player of the Week nomination, while senior defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. The Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State, 28-10,...
John Dorfman: 5 dividend aristocrats I recommend now
Should you go aristocratic? A dividend aristocrat is a company that has raised its dividend every year for the past 25 years. At the moment, there are 68 of them. These companies are obviously, in a sense, elite. They have demonstrated staying power and a willingness to share the wealth...
‘I was paranoid’: Severe psychosis drove fatal stabbing of liquor control officer on Montour Trail
By the time Antonia Quesen fatally stabbed a man running on the Montour Trail last year, she was profoundly paranoid. Since her junior year in college studying art, her mom told a judge on Tuesday, Quesen believed people were poisoning her; that there were 5G chips in the covid-19 vaccine;...
