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Where does Penn State go at linebacker after departure of Brashear grad Ta’Mere Robinson?
Penn State’s linebacker play was at times detrimental in 2024, both against the pass and the run. But NFL-bound Kobe King’s talent and experience often covered for any deficiencies over the course of the game. In 2025, the Nittany Lions are shaping up to have even more questions at the...
In brief: Fish fry, spring cleanups and more in the Aspinwall area
Spring cleanup Sharpsburg’s Earth Day cleanup is from 9 am. to noon April 26. Volunteers can pick up supplies along with coffee and doughnuts at the borough building to start their day. Lunch will be provided afterward. Go to sharpsburgborough.com for more information. Paving approved Blawnox council unanimously voted on...
Peter Morici: Trump’s tariffs boost Democrats’ prospects for winning big in the midterms
President Trump is wagering tariffs on Republican majorities in Congress. Even with most of his reciprocal tariffs temporarily suspended, these import taxes make a recession more likely, and Mr. Trump won’t be able to turn around the economy quickly enough to save the Republicans’ bacon. Trump’s tariffs and prices He...
Google’s digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine
SAN FRANCISCO — Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology to boost the profits fueling an internet empire currently worth $1.8 trillion. The ruling issued Thursday...
Portion of Hulton Road in Penn Hills down to 1 lane because of washout
PennDOT is alerting motorists to a restriction on a section of Hulton Road in Penn Hills. Due to a washout, the road is reduced to a single lane of alternating traffic between Mission and Milbren drives until further notice. The stretch is being controlled by stop signs. Motorists are adivsed...
2 men plead guilty in fatal Penn Hills shooting
Two men on Wednesday pleaded guilty in connection with a 2022 shooting death in Penn Hills. Brandin Demonde Jackson, 33, of Wilkinsburg, and Raquan Jackson, 24, of Penn Hills will be sentenced July 10 by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jill E. Rangos. The two are not related. Brandin Jackson...
Daniel Nelson and Phillip Suderman: ‘No Trespassing’ means government, too
Private Property. Keep Out. No Trespassing. These are all signs that your average American inherently understands: This land belongs to someone else, and the public has no right to enter. But to Pennsylvania wildlife officers, those signs rate as suggestions, not strict rules. That’s because Pennsylvania grants its wildlife officers...
Gallery: Photos from April 17, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, April 17, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Questions about tariffs
I don’t understand tariffs. I know they encourage Americans to buy American products, but are they also like when a church has a flea market and charges sellers $25 to sell their goods? The vendors don’t pass the charge to the customers. When a vendor asks 50 cents for an...
Letter to the editor: Celebrate an animal-free Easter
This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using real eggs for hunts may seem harmless, but these practices often lead to neglect and suffering. Instead, try reusable eggs and plant-based treats that everyone can enjoy. A vegan Easter...
Editorial: For college students’ sake, let’s be reasonable with visa enforcement
Imagine for a moment having your whole life derailed by a traffic ticket. You decided to study business in Mississippi, and, after getting that degree, you applied to graduate school. You looked at all of your options and picked Carnegie Mellon University. Just getting in is a coup. Carnegie Mellon...
The Stroller, April 17, 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. Free event to celebrate...
Letter to the editor: A difficult time for democracy
One might argue Karl Marx was mistaken; it’s not, as Marx predicted, oppressed workers who are smashing capitalism, but bored billionaires. “Move fast and break things,” the guiding principle of Facebook, was adopted by billionaires across business and financial sectors. As I see it, an oligarchy composed of said billionaires,...
Pirates farm report for April 16, 2025: David Bednar throws 5th straight scoreless inning for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-8) walked off Toledo (Tigers), 5-4, in 12 innings. C Shawn Ross (.400) roped the game-winning single to score Alika Williams and finished 2 for 5. RHP David Bednar (0.00) struck out two in an inning of work. It was his fifth straight scoreless appearance since being sent...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 16, 2025
High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley 6, North Hills 0 Class 5A Section 1 Latrobe 9, Franklin Regional 8 Kiski Area 10, Armstrong 8 Section 2 Peters Township 6, Bethel Park 1 Section 3 Fox Chapel 1, Mars 0 Section 4 Thomas Jefferson 6, Connellsville...
High school roundup for April 16, 2025: Pair of Fox Chapel pitchers no-hit Mars
Tristan Blum and Franco Pistella combined on a no-hitter, and Jeremy Haigh singled in the game’s only run in the first inning as Fox Chapel defeated Mars, 1-0, in Section 3-5A baseball Wednesday. Blum struck out six in four innings, and Pistella fanned three in three innings for the Foxes...
Cranberry man pleads guilty to assaulting girlfriend on cruise ship
A Cranberry man will serve one year in federal prison after pleading guilty on Wednesday to attacking his girlfriend while aboard a Norwegian cruise ship in international waters in 2022. Quintin Owens, 28, of Cranberry, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Wednesday to one count of assault, a misdemeanor....
Scott lawyer who broke bad gets prison for dealing meth
James France has an Ivy League education and practiced corporate law at two of the biggest firms in Pittsburgh. But by 2015, federal investigators said, he was also a large-scale methamphetamine dealer who would obtain vast quantities of the drug in California and then ship it back to Pittsburgh inside...
Freeport Road underpass in East Deer to be closed Thursday
Northbound Freeport Road (Route 1001) under the New Kensington Bridge in East Deer will close to traffic Thursday, April 17, weather permitting. Northbound Freeport Road under the New Kensington Bridge will close to traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge inspection work. Motorists on will use the ramp...
Letter to the editor: O’Connor for mayor
I’m glad I didn’t jump into Pittsburgh’s mayoral race too early. Watching this campaign unfold gave me time to evaluate each candidate — not just their record, but their values and how they campaign. I respect Mayor Ed Gainey, and I’ve worked with him to deliver for my district. But...
Fellowship: Holy Week services, events in the Sewickley area
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. The third annual 3 vs....
Greg Fulton: Penn State branch closures would harm communities
The announcement by Penn State that it plans to close up to 12 of its 19 branch campuses, of which four are in Western Pennsylvania — Beaver in Monaca, Greater Allegheny in McKeesport, New Kensington and Shenango in Sharon — was disheartening to people in those communities and current and...
Westmoreland happenings: Spring tea, concert, grief seminar, more
Fundraisers • Mon Valley Paws will sponsor an Italian hoagie sale April 26 at the corner of Monessen and Grand boulevards in Monessen. Cost: $9. Orders: 724-493-8305. • The trio Girl Named Tom, winners of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform at 7 p.m. May 3 at the grand opening of...
Gallery: Photos from April 16, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, April 16, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
‘Some Like It Hot’ is the jazziest, funniest show of the year so far
Since the turn of the century, the deluge of movies-turned-musicals has left many theatergoers — myself included — a little wary. We don’t need a stage show of every cult classic film or romantic comedy with a few famous jokes that can be set to a tune. But sometimes, this...
