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At the recent central-bank symposium at Jackson Hole, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a widely expected message on interest rates: “The time has come for policy to adjust.” He all but confirmed the Fed will cut rates by at least a quarter-point when its policymakers next meet in September....

The following words were written by British writer Nate White (I replaced the words British and English with “American”). Donald Trump lacks certain qualities which most Americans traditionally esteem. For instance, he has no class, no charm, no coolness, no credibility, no compassion, no wit, no warmth, no wisdom, no...

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With the Democratic National Convention over, it’s time to stop the home-state hype that somehow our largely untested first-term governor, who ran with no Democratic Party opposition and then faced a fringe, underfinanced Republican, is somehow too good for the No. 2 job of vice president. Make no mistake about...

Editorial page cartoons for the week of Sept. 2....

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 66-64) erupted for a 12-1 victory over Toledo (Tigers). RF Jack Suwinski (.214) was 3 for 5, doubled twice and knocked in three runs. 3B Malcom Nunez (.256) was 4 for 5 with an RBI single and two-run double. LF Joshua Palacios (.225) hit a sacrifice fly. 1B...

High schools Soccer Boys Tuesday’s schedule Class 3A Section 3 Penn-Trafford at Allderdice, 6:30 p.m. Section 4 Ambridge at Montour, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Belle Vernon at Mt. Pleasant, 7:30 p.m. Bentworth at Elizabeth Forward, 7:30 p.m. Beth-Center at Waynesburg Central, 7:30 a.m. Bishop Canevin at Sewickley Academy, 4:15 p.m. Butler...

Vice President Kamala Harris said U.S. Steel should remain owned by an American company, marking her first public comments in opposition to the iconic Pittsburgh company’s proposed sale to Japanese giant Nippon Steel Corp. Harris came out forcefully against the sale while speaking to a crowd of hundreds of union...

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning motorists of cell phone scams that try to trick unsuspecting individuals into providing personal information, it said in a recent online post. Scammers impersonate the PA Turnpike and other toll agencies by pretending to warn recipients they owe the turnpike toll fees, and that...

This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. BELLEFONTE — Health care professionals in rural Pennsylvania would be eligible for student debt relief under a bipartisan proposal aimed at addressing workforce gaps in...

The first federal legal protections for indoor and outdoor workers exposed to heat could go into effect next year following decades of activism by medical experts, unions and labor advocates. The rule would, among other things, require employers across the U.S. to create heat safety plans and provide water and...

Those seeking a job will have the opportunity to meet with about 30 employers involved in manufacturing, health care, social services, government agencies and other businesses during the PA CareerLink Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at its office at 151 Pavilion Lane at...

When Haley Stormer reached out to Point Park women’s volleyball coach Bridget Bielich about transferring to her program, Bielich knew almost nothing about her. So, like any fastidious coach, Bielich did her homework, beginning with some video study. The first thing that stood out was the Ligonier Valley grad’s strength....

Emma Bennethum looks back fondly on her days as a soccer player at Plum. And why not? Her time with the Mustangs included three consecutive trips to the WPIAL Class 3A championship game. Though each of those matches ended with a loss to Mars, Bennethum and her Plum teammates were...

Bids to be opened Leetsdale officials plan to open bids for a Henle Park Americans with Disabilities Act parking pad on Sept. 13. Bids came through the Quaker Valley Council of Governments. The project is fully funded through an Allegheny County Department of Development grant. Splash pad closed Leetsdale’s Henle...

Plum School Board approves contract with paraprofessionals union The Plum School Board has approved a six-year contract with the Plum Borough Paraprofessionals Education Support Paraprofessionals union. The agreement is effective from July 1 through June 30, 2030. The union represents instructional paraprofessionals, special education paraprofessionals, personal care aides, library aides,...

Insurance fair planned at senior center Penn Hills is hosting a health insurance fair for seniors from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Penn Hills Senior Service Center, 147 Jefferson Road. Anyone 60 and older is invited. Representatives from Humana, UPMC, Highmark, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare and...

Editor’s note: This story was updated throughout the day Monday. Vice President Kamala Harris is joining President Joe Biden for one of his Labor Day traditions by visiting Pittsburgh on Monday, hoping to rally the region’s large number of union members and continue Democrats’ momentum in the presidential campaign. The...

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Hearing planned on zoning changes in Sharpsburg Sharpsburg officials have scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments. The hearing is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the borough building, 1611 Main St. Councilwoman Sarah Ishman said the borough is “cleaning up the code” so it is...

Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 2....

WPIAL soccer rankings (Through Saturday’s games) Boys Class 4A Rank, Team, (Record), Last 1. ​Seneca Valley (3-1) 2 2. North Allegheny (2-1-1) 3 3. Fox Chapel (1-0-1) 4 4. Plum (2-0-2) NR 5. Peters Township (2-1) 5 Out: Norwin (1-2) 1 Class 3A 1. Thomas Jefferson (2-0-1) 1 2. Franklin...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-64) overcame a seven-run deficit to beat Louisville (Reds), 10-9. It was the biggest comeback victory for the Indians since 2005. C Dylan Shockley (.245) hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning for the winning run. Shockley went 2 for 4. 3B/2B Nick Yorke (.328) was 3...

High schools Soccer Boys Sunday’s results Avonworth tournament Moon 4, Mercyhurst Prep 1 Belle Vernon tournament Belle Vernon 5, Baldwin 0 Thomas Jefferson 6, Connellsville 0 Girls Sunday’s results Avonworth tournament Cathedral Prep 0, Bethel Park 0 South Fayette 4, Avonworth 0 Belle Vernon tournament Baldwin 2, Connellsville 0 West...

A fentanyl vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Houston is expected to head to clinical trials sometime in the middle of next year, with the hope of being a groundbreaking solution to a deadly crisis. The vaccine, which has shown success in animal studies, is designed to stop...