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Michael B. Poliakoff and Justin D. Garrison: Pa. universities pay lip service to campus free speech, yet self-censorship still persists
Like many universities, Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh are struggling to protect free expression, encourage a plurality of views and foster habits of civil discourse on their campuses. Seemingly aware of the problem, Pitt announced a “Year of Discourse and Dialogue” in 2023-24 that has been extended to...
Franklin Regional grad Kadyn Hannah helps steady ship after Cal (Pa.) men’s basketball team is ravaged by injuries
As a senior — one of only three on the roster — with two years of experience, Kadyn Hannah figured to take on a larger role with the Cal (Pa.) men’s basketball team this season. After spending his freshman season at La Roche then having his share of ups and...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem’s Blessing Gantt
At the end of last season, the Greensburg Salem girls basketball graduated four key players, all of whom are playing college basketball. That left the Golden Lions with big shoes to fill and just two seniors, Blessing Gantt and Regan Kerr, left to lead a young roster. Despite the turnover,...
Burrell grad Niko Ferra building skills, confidence under coach Vince DeAugustine with Seton Hill wrestling
The 2023-24 season might have been Vince DeAugustine’s first as a college wrestling coach, but after overseeing the Hempfield (16 years) and Norwin (two years) wrestling programs, he is no stranger to the talent around the WPIAL. So when he assumed the helm of Seton Hill’s program last season, he...
Fox Chapel Area High School presents early graduates of the Class of 2025
Fox Chapel Area High School hosted its early graduation ceremony on Jan. 17 on campus. Bonnie Berzonski, district communications coordinator, released the graduate list and said that students graduate early for a variety of reasons that may include travel, early college start, working or volunteer opportunities. Commencement was held for...
Letter to the editor: Tyranny should always be opposed
If Donald Trump sends forces to seize Greenland, Denmark is politically and morally justified in stopping them. If American troops threaten Danish forces, the Danes should defend themselves. If Americans fire at them, the Danes should shoot back — however many young American soldiers, sailors and pilots might die or...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Feb. 3, 2025
Plum approves 2025-26 school year calendar The Plum School Board has approved the district’s calendar for the 2025-26 school year. The first day of school will be Aug. 20 and the last day will be May 29. Graduation is tentatively set for May 27. Before classes begin, “Meet the Teacher”...
Letter to the editor: Fiscal ineptness in Westmoreland
It seems to me that an unyielding virus of fiscal ineptness has developed in the Great Land of Westmoreland (GLOW). It started when two of the three county commissioners — the regular one and the bald one — went scorched earth on taxpayers a year or so ago after they...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Feb. 3, 2025
Valentine’s Bingo to benefit firefighters Penn Hills No. 7 Volunteer Fire Department, 125 Universal Road, is hosting a Valentine’s Bingo fundraiser on Feb. 15 with a $1,000 jackpot. Doors open at 4 p.m., and bingo starts at 5:30. Tickets cost $20 and includes one sheet (six cards) per regular game,...
Editorial: Federal emergency management could use reform, not elimination
During a tour of communities in western North Carolina and neighborhoods in Los Angeles devastated by natural disasters, President Donald Trump told victims, state officials and assembled media that his administration would look to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the nation’s foremost disaster response agency, or consider eliminating it...
Letter to the editor: Our tax dollars shouldn’t fund war crimes
As a Jewish resident of Pittsburgh, I support the Not on Our Dime campaign to demand accountability in city policies and ensure our public resources reflect our shared values. Not on Our Dime is gathering signatures for a referendum to align Pittsburgh finances with residents’ moral standards by divesting from...
The Stroller, Feb. 3, 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. Night at the Races...
Restaurant owners pay twice the cost for eggs as bird flu spreads
Dick’s Diner in Murrysville purchases more than 2,800 eggs every week. That’s 16 cases, each holding 15 dozen eggs. But what used to cost the diner $800 a week has skyrocketed to more than double the price — nearly $1,730 every seven days. That’s nearly 62 cents per egg. General...
Letter to the editor: Pa. gas improves air quality
Using the devastating California wildfires in an attempt to score political points about Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry is a new low — even for Alison Steele and the Environmental Health Project (“Linking Pa.’s shale gas industry to Calif. wildfires,” Jan. 20, Triblive), a group that has received nearly $2 million...
Here are some upcoming programs at Penn Hills Library
The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit pennhillslibrary.org. Registration is required for the following programs unless otherwise indicated; however, the following teen programs do not require registration. To register for any of the programs, visit...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Scholarships open to Franklin Park seniors The Franklin Park Community Scholarship Application is now available to any graduating senior who resides in the borough. Beginning this year, there is a separate application for the Melvin D. Lubert Scholarship for Technical Schools. Any senior looking to attend an accredited technical school...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 3
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 3....
High school sports scores, schedules for Feb. 2, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Boys Sunday’s results Win Palmer Memorial Classic At Sewickley Academy Avonworth 65, Plum 38 Quaker Valley 74, Aquinas Academy 54 Woodland Hills 57, Burrell 51 (OT) Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley at Woodland Hills, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Section 3 Thomas Jefferson at...
High school roundup for Feb. 2, 2025: Rowan Carmichael guides Avonworth past Plum
Rowan Carmichael poured in 36 points to lift Class 4A No. 2 Avonworth to a 65-38 victory over Plum at the Win Palmer Classic on Sunday at Sewickley Academy. Avonworth (16-3) jumped out to a 25-13 lead in the first quarter and pulled ahead 39-22 at halftime. Will Beckner had...
Robert Morris men come up short at Wright StateVideo
Even with its late-game miscues, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team nearly kept its long winning streak alive Sunday at Wright State. But the Colonials weren’t able to come through. Andrew Welage’s jumper and Jack Doumbia’s free throw in the final 11 seconds completed a run of 10 unanswered points...
Trump administration ends deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
The Trump administration has eliminated deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the United States, making them vulnerable to be sent back to the South American country in 60 days when the protection expires, according to an official from the Department of Homeland Security. The development comes days...
Aerial views show gaping crater at site of Northeast Philly plane crashVideo
An aerial view of the area near the site of the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia that killed seven people Friday shows a gaping crater close to the entrance of Roosevelt Mall on Cottman Avenue as response personnel, some in blue work suits, attend to the damage. The medical transport...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 23-29, 2025
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Claire Kovach and Yomarilis Gueits Rodriguez: Groundhog Day and minimum wage deja vu
As Pennsylvanians observe our dapper rodent weather prognosticator’s forecast, workers across the commonwealth will continue to wake up each day faced with the same reality we’ve known for 16 years now — we still have a $7.25 per hour minimum wage. As legislative efforts to raise it stall year after...
Westmoreland happenings: Chili cook-off, bingo, Black History Month event, more
Art • The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main St., Greensburg, will have a free Sunday Fun Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 as part of its Black History Month celebration. There will be live music, community partner tables, activities and food vendors. Reservations...
