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Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....

Clint Hurdle called it one of the best days of his life. Many of the thousands of Pirates fans who filled PNC Park 11 years ago have a similar feeling as the then-Bucs manager. Tuesday is the anniversary of the 2013 National League Wild Card game between the Pirates and...

I’m an independent who has voted for Democrats and Republicans over the years, and what I appreciated most about Taylor Swift’s presidential endorsement was that she didn’t tell people what to think or who to vote for. What she did do was outline a thoughtful process and share where she...

The Sewickley Music Club is celebrating its 104th year and welcoming back members for the 2024-25 season of a talented lineup of musical performances. The first musical program is “From Church to Tango” performed by Alejandro Pinzón (bandoneón - tang instrument) and Rodrigo Ojeda (piano). Pinzón is the music director...

Parents, community, staff and students should be happy that the Greater Latrobe School District administration realized that “Wildcat Time” was not working with the intentions of which it was designed. Originally, it was designed for lunch and tutorial help as needed. Very few students used this time as intended, feeling...

Pennsylvania remains one of the riskiest states for vehicle collisions with wildlife, insurer State Farm says in a new report. The report released last week includes a number of safety tips as we get into the most dangerous months for animal collisions — in order: November, October and December. State...

Eighteen years ago, Sen. Bob Casey went to Washington to enact change, but Washington changed him. In my opinion, he no longer represents Pennsylvania but the interests of the coastal elites who are attempting to run every facet of our daily lives. He is now a member of a Congress...

As I watched the Donald Trump-­Kamala Harris debate, I was reminded of the Clinton era, when he attempted to have every American have a home to achieve the so called “American dream.” He removed the mortgage requirements set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by regulating that a homebuyer needed...

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. Concordia to celebrate Oktoberfest...

In October 2021, Pittsburgh police Officer Keith Edmonds had an interaction with a citizen. Jim Rogers was a homeless Black man in his 50s. He matched the description Edmonds was given as he responded to a call about a possible stolen bike. Body camera footage recorded the incident — including...

I am a U.S. Army veteran. My six-year enlistment included two years on active duty and two in the Pennsylvania National Guard. I attained no high rank, was awarded no medals or ribbons for gallantry or heroic actions. I never served in combat, but I wore the uniform proudly and...

High schools Golf Girls WPIAL championships Monday’s results Final round At Butler CC Par: 72 Class 3A 1. Ellie Benson, Peters Township, 75-74–149 2. Mya Morgan, Elizabeth Forward, 81-76–157 3. Siena Smith, Pine-Richland, 78-80–158 4. Betty Glyptis, Peters Township, 84-77–161 5. Sophia Severns, Peters Township, 80-82–162 6. Brooke Vowcheck, Peters...

Makiah Buchak, Mikey Kariotis, McKenna Miller and Maggie Nesko scored to lead Burrell to a 4-1 victory in Section 2-2A girls soccer Monday night, handing North Catholic its first loss of the year. Dana Barczykowski was the winning goalkeeper for the Bucs (9-2-1, 5-2). Laurel Mealie scored for North Catholic...

On the field, Pete Rose will be remembered as an all-time great. His resume is nearly unparalleled: 17-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion, World Series MVP, National League MVP, NL Rookie of the Year, three-time batting champ and two-time Gold Glove winner. He became MLB’s all-time leader with 4,256 hits...

A Sewickley man who was driving 88 mph on a snow-covered back road when he crashed his car, killing his girlfriend’s sister, pleaded guilty on Monday to homicide by vehicle. Luke Flowers, 20, will be sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kelly Bigley on Jan. 9. As part of...

The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office on Monday accused the owner of a West Mifflin subsidized apartment complex of creating a public nuisance after the property failed repeated inspections and spawned complaints of sewage in the streets. A criminal complaint against Mon View Apartments charges Mon View Apts. LLC with...

In an effort to boost sales, Ford Motor Co. will cover the cost of a home charging station and its installation starting Tuesday through the end of the year for customers who buy or lease a new electric vehicle. EV sales aren’t growing as quickly as the industry had expected....

Geraldine Weiss, who died two years ago at age 96, was a successful investment newsletter writer at a time when few women were prominent in finance. She wrote a book called “Dividends Don’t Lie.” Weiss’ investment strategy was to invest in stocks with a dividend yield above that stock’s historical...

When the surgeon arrived in the waiting room at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville on Jan. 13, Audrey Lindsey’s family immediately felt relief. The doctor explained that her routine back surgery had gone great. He sent Lindsey’s long-time partner and daughter upstairs to wait for her to come out from anesthesia....

Election day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Voters will head to the poll to cast their ballot for president. Their choices, if you haven’t heard, are Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. The two rivals have made many visits to Western Pa. to make their case...

Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in contested races to represent Pennsylvania in Congress and are in the order provided by the League...

Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in contested races to represent Pennsylvania in Congress and are in the order provided by the League...

Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in contested races to represent Pennsylvania in Congress and are in the order provided by the League...

Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in contested races to represent Pennsylvania in Congress and are in the order provided by the League...

At Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, autumn and spooky season is in full swing with a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. Registration is required where noted, and seating is limited in some instances. For details, check out the library’s website at pennhillslibrary.org. CHILDREN • Nature’s Tricks...