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Pirates farm report for April 9, 2024: Aaron Shackelford homers twice in Altoona walk-off win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-5) lost 6-5 to Toledo (Tigers). LHP Michael Plassmeyer (0-1, 4.50) went five innings and gave up five runs, two walks and two home runs and struck out four in the loss. RHP Chris Gau (9.00) allowed a run and two walks in an inning of relief. Carmen...
California bill takes aim at Ticketmaster, but musicians warn they could be collateral damage
CALIFORNIA — A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to take on ticketing giant Ticketmaster, but some recording artists are warning that the bill will empower ticket scalpers instead. If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Bill 2808, by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, would be the first law of its...
Trial begins for man accused of killing Swissvale mother and 7-year-old daughter
Joan Campbell expected her daughter, a nurse, to stop by to see her the night of Feb. 14, 2023, so she could check on her. But Megan J. Campbell never showed. The next morning, at 6:22 a.m., Megan, who usually had an upbeat voice, called her mom. She sounded somber....
Analysis: Does golf need a dominant player? That depends on who it isVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Golf after the peak years of Tiger Woods is just like it was before that “Hello, world” moment when he arrived. There was no shortage of talent or even rivalries. No dominant figure, either. Nick Faldo and Greg Norman brought a global focus to golf for about...
‘Aching’ Tiger Woods thinks he can get one more green jacketVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods isn’t an old man in the traditional sense. Outside the ropes of professional golf, the 48-year Californian looks like a healthy, vibrant middle-aged man, especially with a hat on. Inside the yellow ropes of Augusta National Golf Club, where he will compete against 88 other...
Sustainability club students plan big for Pine’s Earth Day Event
Pine-Richland’s 6-School Sustainability Club doesn’t just talk the talk. It’s walking the walk Students from second through 12th grades will join forces with Pine Township to support its Earth Day Event, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27 at the Pine Community Center. Sustainability Club members will facilitate...
Passion player: Pine-Richland teacher excels at pro football
Ellisyn Mularski teaches physical education and health at Pine-Richland High School, but when that final bell rings for the day, she trades her whistle for a football helmet for her unique side job: Playing wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Passion. On May 4, her students and the local community will...
Pennsylvania poised to become the next state to ban using a handheld device while driving
Pennsylvania is on its way to becoming the next state to ban the use of handheld cellphones while driving. The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 124-77 to approve an amended version of a Senate-passed bill championed by Sen. Rosemary Brown, R-Monroe County, that would make it illegal for a...
LZ Granderson: Netanyahu owes U.S. better answers about Gaza
We as Americans should be asking hard questions about Benjamin Netanyahu. Does the prime minister have a vision to end Israel’s war in Gaza that doesn’t include us subsidizing indefinite occupation? Is he capable of the kind of diplomacy that’s necessary for peace? His history with four U.S. presidents is...
NPR comedy news quiz ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ to bring live show to Benedum Center
Since 1998, listeners have enjoyed NPR’s comedic news quiz show “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” On Thursday, the show, normally recorded in Chicago, is coming to provide live laughs and current event insights at the Benedum Center. “Wait Wait” is a weekly show that features host Peter Sagal and a rotating...
Sean Carroll: Mail-in voting makes sense, and it works
I’ve just received by mail-in ballot for the April 23 primary election, and I’m excited to take a look at the choices and cast my votes. Having the opportunity to send my votes on a mail-in ballot is convenient, safe and legitimate. With my actual live ballot in hand, I...
Pa. Supreme Court hears debate on gun-industry immunity in lawsuit over Mt. Pleasant boy’s death
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday heard argument on whether a federal law that protects gun manufacturers from civil liability prohibits a Westmoreland County family from suing the company whose gun killed their teenage son. The case turns on the court’s interpretation of the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in...
Portion of East Deer’s Days Run Road closed through late April
Days Run Road in East Deer is closed between Bailies Run Road and Holsing Lane while PennDOT crews repair a retaining wall. The road closed Tuesday morning and is expected to remain closed until late April while crews conduct 24-hour operations, according to PennDOT. The posted detour uses Kurn, Mahaffey,...
Jim Lee: Is Trump really leading in battleground Pa.?
Several national pollsters have concluded that Donald Trump is leading in Pennsylvania over President Biden. The RealClearPolitics polling average as of April 3 shows Trump with a 0.6% edge in the Keystone State. Some pollsters even show Trump at 52% support. Susquehanna Polling and Research takes issue with some of...
Pittsburgh CLO announces programs to remove barriers for theatergoers
People stressed about where they will park Downtown, how much they’ll spend on their children’s tickets or arranging for a babysitter so they can go to a Pittsburgh CLO show can give its summer season a try because of new programs. “We always say that (our shows are) by Pittsburgh,...
Letter to the editor: Trump keeps crossing the line
Donald Trump is responsible for the indoctrination of a select group of people — namely his dedicated but ill-informed followers. He is blatantly using extreme rhetoric to influence their thinking regarding the “Biden controlled” government, the radical Democratic Party, the fake news accusations, incompetent judges and prosecutors, and fellow Republicans...
Letter to the editor: Vote Lingg in District 55
It amazes me that around election time our legislators decide to do all kind of good things — like bringing up voter ID. Our incumbent in District 55, Jill Cooper (running for reelection), along with several House colleagues, is supporting a discharge resolution that would allow the House of Representatives...
Letter to the editor: Cooper deserves reelection
Despite an ever advancing technological world, where we have the ability to communicate with others instantly from all over the Earth, I think most people would agree that many of our elected officials are more disconnected than ever with the pulse of their constituents they represent. However, a few public...
Editorial: Pittsburgh is right to appeal reinstatement of officer in Jim Rogers’ death
The city of Pittsburgh is appealing an arbitration decision that gave a police officer’s job back after a man died. It is the right move by the city. Officer Keith Edmonds was terminated in March 2022 after the October 2021 death of Jim Rogers. Edmonds was dispatched to a call...
Letter to the editor: America on life support
I’m not a doctor, but I can still recognize when someone is gravely ill. All factors that determine the health of a nation and its people indicate that America is on life support. I can’t list all of them here because of the limited length of this forum, but it’s...
The Stroller, April 9, 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. Salvation Army accepting summer camp reservations Reservations for summer camp at...
Letter to the editor: Election Day on Passover is unfair
The article “Many Jewish voters will be impacted’ as Pa. primary falls on Passover” (March 25, TribLive) notes that the election will be held on the first day of Passover, one of the most sacred holidays celebrated in the Jewish faith. On the one day that voters may cast their...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 8, 2024
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 8, Butler 6 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon 7, Central Catholic 3 Class 5A Section 1 Fox Chapel 3, Gateway 0 Penn-Trafford 3, Plum 2 Section 2 Connellsville 7, Upper St. Clair 6 Trinity 6, Peters Township 3 Class 4A...
High school roundup for April 8, 2024: Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko homers twice in an inning
Cam Ponko hit two home runs in the same inning — a grand slam and a three-run shot, both in the third — to lead Penn-Trafford to a 14-1 victory over Franklin Regional in five innings in Section 2-5A softball Monday. Erin Drotos homered and Giuluana Youngo, Allison Pokrant and...
Reports: John Calipari finalizing deal to leave Kentucky for Arkansas
In what’s shaping up to be a significant SEC shift, John Calipari is reportedly finalizing a deal to become Arkansas’ basketball coach after 15 seasons at Kentucky. The contract is for five years and would pay the Moon product just under the $8.5 million he made annually at Kentucky, with...
