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Hamas pushes back against U.S., says it wants Gaza cease-fire
Hamas said it was “keen” on reaching a cease-fire agreement with Israel, denying what it said were U.S. claims it is stalling negotiations to end the devastating conflict in Gaza. The Iran-backed Palestinian militant group on Tuesday said remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden and his top diplomat, Antony Blinken,...
McKeesport man charged with shooting Parkway West driver in eye
A McKeesport man accused of shooting a motorist in the face last month as both drivers merged onto Interstate 376 in Pittsburgh is in custody. Rashawn Hall, 22, was arrested on Aug. 12 and charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and conspiracy. He is being held in Allegheny County Jail...
Secret Service flaws enabled Trump assassination attempt, investigation shows
He’d warned them. Butler Township police Officer Drew Blasko paced angrily along the AGR International building, where just minutes before a gunman had clambered atop the roof, aimed an AR-15-style rifle at Donald Trump and fired, striking the former president. As Blasko and other officers stood guard near a loading...
Dave Breingan, Crystal Jennings-Rivera and Jala Rucker: Addressing Pittsburgh’s affordable housing crisis
Like cities across the country, Pittsburgh is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis, as rental expenses have skyrocketed and the prospect of owning a home becomes further out of reach for working families with each passing year. As the city works to respond to this crisis, leaders must...
Penn State OC Andy Kotelnicki balances creating big plays with continuing to limit turnovers
Offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki is tasked with bringing the big play back to Penn State. But not all of Penn State’s 2023 numbers need to change. James Franklin was thrilled with the way his offense protected the ball. PSU ranked No. 2 in FBS in turnover margin, finishing at plus-16....
Trump ‘accepts’ nomination of so-called Swifties for Trump
Former President Donald Trump welcomed the support of a ” Swifties for Trump” movement that invites lots of question. An online movement to attract Taylor Swift fans to the Republican presidential candidate’s campaign trended on Elon Musk’s social media platform X over the weekend. Much of that support depended on...
Letter to the editor: Whose head should be examined?
Donald Trump has said on numerous occasions that Jewish Americans should have their heads examined if they vote Democrat. As a Jewish American, here are some reasons why I vote Democrat and would never support someone like Trump. 1. In 2017, when white supremacists marched on Charlottesville, Va., and chanted,...
Letter to the editor: Casey must remain in the Senate
This November, it’s crucial that we vote for a senator who exemplifies integrity and honesty and has the knowledge of what is imperative for growth and prosperity in Pennsylvania. Sen. Bob Casey is a product of Pennsylvania. His character and beliefs are demonstrated in the number and type of bills...
After turnaround season, West Greene looks to leaders to keep team on track
West Greene experienced quite a turnaround in 2023. Six more wins, 20 fewer points per game allowed on average and a trip to the WPIAL postseason — all in their young head coach’s first season at the helm. But now the challenge for the Pioneers is how to continue to...
With good health, Mapletown could climb back into contention in Tri-County South
George Messich has made a lifetime of good memories in his 41 years on the sidelines at Mapletown, but 2023 ended up being a season he’d rather forget. The Maples, coming off an 11-1 season and WPIAL quarterfinal appearance a year prior, stumbled last fall, finishing 3-7 and with only...
The Stroller, Aug. 20, 2024: 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. Harmar concert series to host Shot O’ Soul The free Thunder...
Letter to the editor: We need to ‘go back’ to Trump’s policies
At her rally announcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the vice presidential Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris repeatedly declared, “We are not going back!” She bitterly disapproves of the Supreme Court’s decision to leave abortion laws to the states, and has a long record of being soft on crime. While Harris...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 19, 2024
High schools Golf Monday’s results Boys Morgantown Invitational At The Pines CC Team scores: 1. Peters Township 288; 2. Cabell Midland 300; 3. Morgantown 318; 4. George Washington 338 Individual scores: 1. Colton Lusk, Peters Township 66; 2. Jack Michael, Cabell Midland 69; 3. Griffin Hansberry, Peters Township 74; 3....
Pa. Republican official’s home swatted after saying on CNN he’s voting for Kamala HarrisVideo
A suburban Philadelphia Republican leader’s home was swatted Friday after he publicly urged others to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. Matthew McCaffery, who is a local leader for Upper Merion Republicans, made it clear last month in an opinion piece he wrote for the Inquirer that he’s not voting...
North Side man pleads guilty to 2021 murder
A Pittsburgh man will serve at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to third-degree murder in a fatal shooting in the city’s Beltzhoover section. Justin Nicholas, 22, of the North Side also pleaded to carrying a firearm without a license and possession of a weapon before Allegheny...
Editorial: Time for the campaigns to really speak to Pennsylvanians
In Chicago, the last steps are being taken. With the Democratic National Convention in full swing and the Republican convention a month in the rear view mirror, we are in the last leg of what seems like the longest power struggle in history. And that leg is running right through...
Pine-Richland business education teacher earns honor
Pine-Richland High School business education teacher Courtney Kronk-Love has been recognized as a Distinguished Educator by Next Gen Personal Finance, a national nonprofit organization, for outstanding commitment to professional development in real-world personal finance topics. Kronk-Love has earned nine NGPF certifications, each of which requires 10 hours of live, collaborative...
Hill District man gets 10-30 years in prison in stomping death
A Hill District man pleaded guilty on Monday to stomping another man to death at his home more than three years ago. Ramone Curry, 30, will serve 10 to 30 years in state prison for the death of Gregory Hill, 60. Hill was assaulted on Nov. 12, 2020, inside Curry’s...
Sen. Fetterman says absence from DNC this week not a result of squabbles with fellow Democrats
Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, who has sparred with fellow Democrats over his support for Israel and President Joe Biden, won’t be at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week but it’s not because of those issues, he said. Instead, Fetterman told The Free Press in an article on...
Penn State student killed during hazing incident will be focus of A&E series’ next episode
A series on A&E will feature an episode dedicated to a hazing at Penn State which left one student dead. Episode three of “Houses Of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life” will focus on the story of Tim Piazza, a 19-year-old freshman at Penn State who was pledging at the...
Barnet Sherman: International students will offer boost to U.S. economy this back-to-school season
Of the millions of young adults heading off to college this fall, many will be international students. If trends continue, about 1 million students from around the world will come to the U.S. to pursue higher education this year. These young scholars make a big economic impact. Altogether, they pump...
Leetsdale Garden Club beautifies the borough
It is 7 a.m. on a Tuesday and while some people are waking up to begin their day, Debbie Canney and Debbie Murray have been watering the gardens in the Edward C. Henle Community Park in Leetsdale for an hour. Canney, president of the Leetsdale Garden Club since 2024 and...
From gridiron to groundstrokes, Kyle Murray uses athleticism to tackle 2 sports at Saint Vincent
When asked about Kyle Murray’s skills as a tennis player, Saint Vincent coach Brian Niemiec readily admits the rising junior isn’t the most polished. Murray admits it, too. And yet, what Murray might lack in technical proficiency, he makes up for with athleticism and tenacity. Niemiec recalled a match last...
Deer Lakes grad Madison Friess named captain for Pitt-Greensburg women’s volleyball after huge freshman season
Pitt-Greensburg women’s volleyball coach Kevin Conroy didn’t wait long to name one of his captains for the 2024 season. Immediately after the 2023 season concluded — the Bobcats went 6-21 overall and 3-6 in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference — he pulled freshman Madison Friess aside. The job was hers,...
With roster loaded with experience, Clairton eyes return to WPIAL dominance
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Friday. Due to production schedule conflicts, the Frazier preview will be published later in the week. Expectations at Clairton are always high. The program’s rich tradition and dominant...
