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Below are all the stories published on TribLIVE.com in the past 24 hours.
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Take 5: Goaltending could be all over the map when Penguins, Flyers collide
Stuart Skinner has given up exactly 100 playoff goals over the last two seasons. That’s a lot. Dan Vladar has played exactly 48 minutes, 38 seconds of playoff hockey in his NHL career. That’s not much. Goaltending is always an unpredictable variable in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but there’s a
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Painted Tree Boutiques in Homestead closes amid nationwide shuttering
The Homestead location of Painted Tree Boutiques at The Waterfront closed its doors Tuesday along with the more than 60 locations nationwide. A retail chain that leased space to local vendors and artisans, the Arkansas-based company abruptly announced it would shutter this week. The Homestead store’s general manager, Eric Williams,
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A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect
BEIRUT — A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end weeks of devastating war. But it
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NFL Draft top prospect profile: Denzel Boston, Washington WR
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Denzel Boston Position: Wide receiver Height/weight: 6-foot-3⅝/212 pounds College: Washington Boston has the size and elite ball skills needed for the NFL game, but draft analysts question his speed
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Key matchup: Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to be tested by Flyers’ top forwards
A theme for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season has been how president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas managed to hit on a significant percentage of his free-agent signings and trades. Anthony Mantha scoring a career-best 33 goals, Egor Chinakhov tapping into his major offensive potential, Connor Dewar’s production — the
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Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump had something urgent to address while flying back to Washington from his luxury Mar-a-Lago estate on a recent Sunday. It wasn’t the Iran war, nor the still-going partial government shutdown over Department of Homeland Security funding. He wanted to talk about a monumental issue of
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Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West
LAS VEGAS — President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas, where he highlighted his tax breaks for tipped workers in an appeal targeted at this year’s midterm elections. Workers who earn tips and overtime are
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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship’s performance, especially the heat shield
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave high marks Thursday to their moonship, especially the heat shield, for its performance during reentry. In their first news conference since returning to Earth, the three Americans and one Canadian said their lunar flyby puts NASA
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Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
WASHINGTON — As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman would be rescued. When Rep. Seth
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Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to OJ and Charlie Kirk’s killing
From the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial to O.J. Simpson’s double murder case, cameras in the courtrooms have long exposed the inner workings of some of America’s most spectacular criminal cases. Now calls to bar cameras from Tyler Robinson ‘s trial in the killing of Charlie Kirk is reigniting the debate
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Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court
SALT LAKE CITY — The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wants a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom and says live broadcasts of the prosecution are violating his right to a fair trial. Tyler Robinson is due in court Friday as his attorneys press their claims that biased
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Murrysville man killed in motorcycle crash near Saltsburg
A Murrysville motorcyclist was killed Thursday evening after crashing into a pickup near Saltsburg, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Peter Devey, 59, died in the crash. Police said Devey and the pickup driver had been traveling west on Waukeena Road in Loyalhanna Township around 10:45 p.m. when the pickup driver
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Who could be an X-factor in the Penguins’ playoff series vs. Philadelphia?
Tommy Novak stands apart from every one of his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates in one notable regard. He is the only player to have appeared in all 82 regular-season contests. As the Penguins gear up for their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, Novak could be in position to play
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New Constellations’ leap of faith pays off with new album and tour, including Pittsburgh show
Around a year and a half ago, vocalist Harlee Case stood up on the couch at a New Constellations band practice and made a declaration about their jobs. “I was like, we need to quit Jan. 1. I’ll figure it out money-wise. I know in my heart that we’re not
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Letter to the editor: Let’s make Westmoreland a safe haven for criminals
After seeing on the news that the Allegheny County commissioners voted to defy federal law enforcement agencies and grant foreign criminals a safe sanctuary, it occurred to me we should call on our commissioners to follow suit and declare Westmoreland County a safe haven for certain other types of criminals who are deemed by some to be victims of offensive federal laws as well. First, we can start with people who cheat on their taxes.
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‘The Pitt’ finale brings relief — and karaoke — but not resolution
Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for the second season finale of “The Pitt.” It never seemed likely the second season of “The Pitt” would end with the day shift knocking back beers together in Allegheny Commons Park. But as the credits to “9:00 P.M.” roll (and even after them,
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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 17-19
It’s the final moment of calm before the storm. As we anticipate the NFL Draft descending upon our city next week, Pittsburghers tend to fall into two camps: those excited to head to the North Shore to party, or those ready to stock up on groceries and stay in the
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Battle of Pennsylvania playoff rivalry runs deep for Penguins, Flyers
Some call it the Battle of Pennsylvania or Keystone State rivalry or Pennsylvania Cold War. Penguins vs. Flyers is a matchup that dates to the 1960s and has grown in intensity since. While they have had hundreds of head-to-head meetings in the regular season, this rivalry takes on new life
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25 years of Heinz Field/Acrisure Stadium drafts: The best Steelers pick from every class (2021-25)
The NFL Draft will take place outside Acrisure Stadium on April 23-25. In advance of the event, we have spent this week looking back at each of the 25 Pittsburgh Steelers’ drafts in the history of the building. Every day this week, we have examined each of those draft classes
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Laurels & lances: Playoffs & no-shows
Laurel: To an ice-cold matchup. The Pittsburgh Penguins facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is everything a sports fan could want. It is the pure distilled essence of hockey — two teams that would gladly beat each other into the ice
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Here are some places to dine in the North Hills during NFL Draft
North of Pittsburgh lies an array of restaurants for NFL Draft visitors seeking a break from the crowds. The North Hills suburbs include Ross, Shaler, McCandless, Pine and Hampton. Within these areas are a wide variety of cuisines, from Thai joints to Italian establishments. Here is a selection: Barrel Junction
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Defenseman Erik Karlsson leads Penguins back to playoffs with bounceback season
Erik Karlsson doesn’t wear a letter on the front of his jersey as a defenseman with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Captain Sidney Crosby, along with alternate captains Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin, aptly meet the requirements of those assignments. But that doesn’t mean Karlsson isn’t a leader on this team. He
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First Call: Possible partner if Steelers want to move up in draft; NFL GM predicts many trades; Sidney Crosby on Pat McAfee
Lots of trade talk is swirling around the NFL Draft. In Friday’s “First Call,” we try to determine if the Pittsburgh Steelers could be a part of that action Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Sidney Crosby made a pre-playoff appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show.” And we preview the upcoming Pirates-Rays
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The Stroller, April 17, 2026: 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. Tickets on sale for
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Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 9-15, 2026
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
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Brackenridge awarded $13.2M from state for water plant upgrades
Brackenridge got a major boost from the state this week to upgrade its water filtration plant and rectify previous concerns from the Department of Environmental Protection about aging mechanisms. The borough landed more than $13 million — a $5.7 million grant and a $7.4 million loan — through the Pennsylvania
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Sharpsburg chili cook-off fundraiser postponed until October
A beloved Sharpsburg Community Library food-themed fundraiser has been postponed. The annual Robert “Snakeguy” Habegger Chili Cook-off was originally planned for April 18 at Roots of Faith. It has now been pushed to early October. Organizers are working to confirm a new date and time. “We’re cooking up something bigger
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Strawpump fire department regains its service area in North Huntingdon
The Strawpump Volunteer Fire Department regained its status this week as the primary responder for its service area in eastern North Huntingdon, 18 months after its territory was split between two neighboring departments following a poor insurance rating. “We are just excited to be the primary fire service for our
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Letter to the editor: We should be able to trust ‘the news’
“Back in the day,” as the expression goes, when Walter Cronkite or Huntley-Brinkley delivered the news, the public had a high degree of confidence that they were telling the truth. Federal policies were in place to ensure that “news” was accurate. Until the 1980s, when the FCC started media deregulation. This has led to countless media (aka news outlets) that today play fast and loose with the facts. Other stations meanwhile “fall in line” as
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New Kensington’s Willie Thrower family to join Bears brass at NFL Draft to honor league’s 1st Black quarterback
This fall marks 73 years since Willie Thrower’s monumental moment in football history when he became the first Black quarterback to take a snap in the modern NFL. Legendary Chicago Bears coach George Halas called on Thrower, a New Kensington native, in a game Oct. 18, 1953 against the San
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NHL releases full schedule for Penguins-Flyers playoff series
The NHL released the full schedule for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs early Friday morning. The Pittsburgh Penguins will open their series against the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. The schedule for the best-of-seven series: Saturday, April 18 – Flyers at Penguins, 8 p.m.
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Pirates farm report for April 16, 2026: Endy Rodriguez delivers 3 hits, 4 RBIs in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 5-13) throttled Omaha (Royals), 12-5. DH Endy Rodriguez (.179) went 3 for 4 with two doubles, four RBIs and two runs scored. 3B Davis Wendzel (.277) went 3 for 5 with a double and three RBIs. RF Esmerlyn Valdez (.264) went 1 for 4 with two walks,
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 16, 2026
High schools Baseball Thursday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 11, Central Catholic 0 Seneca Valley 4, North Hills 2 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon 6, Canon-McMillan 3 Norwin 10, Woodland Hills 3 Class 5A Section 2 Moon 12, Chartiers Valley 2 Class 4A Section 3 Valley 11, Knoch 0
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 17, 2026: Hempfield, Norwin to meet in softball showdown
Westmoreland County rivals are set to do battle on the softball field twice in the span of 11 days. The first clash is set for Friday with a share of first place in Class 6A at stake as Norwin hosts Hempfield at 4 p.m. The Knights are tied for second
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A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.’s 1st congressional hearing in months
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday faced federal lawmakers for the first time since September as he sought to defend a more than 12% proposed cut to his department’s budget and dodge arrows from angry Democrats along the way. In his testimony before the House Ways and Means
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Lori Falce: 2 things can be true at the same time
I have a friend I really don’t like very much. My husband argued this with me for years, telling me that my friend — who we shall call Jennifer because it’s the most ubiquitous 1980s girl name — was not my friend. If I didn’t like her, how could I
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Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 17-19
The NFL Draft will rock the region next weekend, so this is the weekend to get out and about to enjoy the calm before the storm. Here are a few things you can do around Westmoreland County. ArtsWalk 2026 Experience the artistic offerings of Greensburg with ArtsWalk this Saturday. The
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Trib HSSN high school baseball player of the week for April 17, 2026
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week – Cody Bungert School – South Fayette Class – Senior Position – Catcher #Earned – South Fayette won a WPIAL baseball championship eight years ago and finished first or second in its section every year this decade with the exception of the 2025
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High school roundup for April 16, 2026: North Allegheny’s Nate Surman no-hits Central Catholic
Nate Surman threw a five-inning no-hitter, striking out six and walking none, to lift North Allegheny to an 11-0 victory over Central Catholic (6-7, 5-4) in Section 1-6A baseball Thursday. Jake Fritz went 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs and Dominic Williamson and Surman each went 2
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Valley routs Knoch in resumption of suspended game to complete section series sweep
Blue skies. Pleasant temperatures. Warm breezes. Oh, what a day for baseball. Wait a minute. Where are the umpires? “It was a scheduling matter these past few days. It’s been a challenge,” first-year Valley coach Jaron Minford said Thursday. The Vikings, following a nearly half-hour delay when the umpiring crew
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Appropriators decry firing of Army Chief Randy George
WASHINGTON — At a hearing Thursday, leading House appropriators from both parties condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. Members of the House Armed Services Committee, including GOP Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, had delivered a similar message about George at a
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TV Talk: ‘The Pitt’ to film in Pittsburgh again in November
After Thursday’s season finale, fans of “The Pitt” aren’t wrong to wonder: Did Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) make any emotional progress in Season 2? “The Pitt” showrunner R. Scott Gemmill doesn’t think he did. “That’s part of his problem: He’s very good at giving advice, not very good at taking
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ICE acting Director Todd Lyons to depart in May after tumultuous tenure
The acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will leave the agency at the end of May after a tumultuous year managing President Donald Trump’s mass arrest and deportation campaign. Todd Lyons has been the agency’s acting head since March 2025. During his tenure, he oversaw the rapid expansion
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Hempfield softball team scoring plenty despite slow starts
Top-ranked Hempfield is at it again, a glut of offensive talent linked together in a lineup that comes at teams like a bullet train. The defending WPIAL 6A softball champion Spartans (10-1, 8-0 section) have outscored teams 113-14 and have 10-runned seven of their last eight opponents. They have 90
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David Bailey? Arvell Reese? Suspense begins with 2nd pick in NFL Draft
Barring any last-minute surprise, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will step to the podium Thursday night, address the crowd outside Acrisure Stadium and announce Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. And then what? For now, nobody knows. The first round is always a
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Progressive Analilia Mejia takes New Jersey U.S. House special election, giving Democrats another win
DENVILLE, N.J. — Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump. Mejia, a former head of the Working Families Alliance who had support from Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders,
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TSA looks to privatize amid continued funding lapse woes
WASHINGTON — The acting administrator of the Transportation Security Administration gave a strong endorsement of President Donald Trump’s budget request for fiscal 2027 before a House Appropriations subcommittee Thursday, saying proposed privatization and modernization efforts would help ensure the agency has the funds it needs amid congressional funding struggles. “As
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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
NEW YORK — A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the summer
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Penguins place defenseman Matt Dumba on unconditional waivers
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Matt Dumba on unconditional waivers Thursday afternoon for the purposes of a contract termination. Should he go unclaimed by the NHL’s other 31 teams by 2 p.m. on Friday, he will be free to sign elsewhere. Dumba, 31, has been assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the
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Alle-Kiski Valley softball notebook: Knoch takes 5-game streak to Indiana
Knoch will get a chance to avenge its only Section 1-4A loss Friday when it visits Indiana for a 4 p.m. first pitch. The Knights (8-2, 7-1) have won five in a row since a 6-0 loss to the Indians (9-2, 8-0) on March 31 in which they managed just
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Judged college football’s best defensive player, Jacob Rodriguez fits Steelers profile at ILB
The Chuck Bednarik Award is annually given to the best defensive player in college football. The past two times it’s been given to a true, off-ball (inside) linebacker, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected that player in the ensuing NFL Draft. Could they make it three in a row with Texas Tech’s
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Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump railed against a federal judge’s decision on Thursday that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s latest ruling comes in
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Pop star Meghan Trainor cancels upcoming tour, including PPG Paints Arena stop
She may be “All About That Bass,” but pop star Meghan Trainor isn’t all about her summer tour anymore. She announced Thursday that her national “Get In Girl Tour,” set to open in June, has been canceled. That means no July 11 concert at PPG Paints Arena. “After a lot
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Earth Day cleanup aims to make ‘Sharpsburg shine’
Sharpsburg residents are encouraged to get their hands dirty Saturday, April 18, for a good cause. Sponsored by the borough and the Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization, an Earth Day cleanup will be from 9 to 11 a.m. “Sharpsburg is a community that takes pride in working together,” Mayor Kayla Portis said.
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Diocese of Greensburg bishop joins clergy nationwide weighing in on Trump, Pope Leo XIV discourse
Diocese of Greensburg Bishop Larry Kulick said Thursday that Pope Leo XIV is “speaking from his rightful position” in criticism of President Donald Trump and the Iran war. The polarizing debate between the president and the pope has pushed onlookers to opposing sides. But Kulick views Leo’s continued calls for
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Pittsburgh cop’s use of force under review for striking handcuffed woman in face
Pittsburgh police, claiming they were prompted by community concerns, have asked an independent use-of-force expert to investigate after a city police officer was filmed striking a woman in handcuffs during a drug-related arrest. A Pittsburgh police spokeswoman on Thursday said the male officer, who she did not name, struck Angel
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Parks Township nuclear waste cleanup expected to take 6 to 8 years
To residents, cleanup at a Parks Township nuclear waste dump will look like a few trucks leaving the site every week, said Nicholas Melina, commander of the Pittsburgh District of the Army Corps of Engineers. Behind the site’s electric fence, 10 trenches containing about 33,000 cubic yards of materials will
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Westmoreland County track notebook: Hempfield senior makes headlines with record-breaking 800
Hempfield senior Chesnee Smith was a double individual winner at the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational on April 11. She won the 1,600- and 800-meter runs and set a meet record in winning the 800 in 2:13.89. She also had a personal record in the 1,600 (5:10.58). Smith then ran the 400
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Voters to decide on placing term limits on Allegheny County officials
Allegheny County Council voted this week to let voters decide whether to place term limits on the county executive, members of council and row officers including the district attorney, sheriff, controller and treasurer. County Executive Sara Innamorato plans to sign the legislation, according to a spokeswoman. That would clear the
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Federal agency approves concept for Trump’s plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s design for the Triumphal Arch he wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital moved a step forward Thursday after a key agency reviewed the proposal for the first time. One commissioner suggested changes, including removing a Lady Liberty-like statue and a pair of
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Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Greensburg CC transfers feel right at home at Mt. Pleasant
Leaving Greensburg Central Catholic wasn’t easy, but Ian Shipley and Bobby Smithnosky wanted to feel more at home. They have become key players in an already potent lineup at Mt. Pleasant. Their move has been a home run for the Vikings. Shipley is a shortstop, Smithnosky a left fielder and
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Organizer of Draft Bash event on North Side forges ahead while awaiting permit
Even though Pittsburgh event producer William “B” Marshall is still waiting for full permit approval with one week to go before the 2026 NFL Draft, he’s moving ahead with plans to bring 40 largely minority-owned art, food and merchandise vendors to the southwest corner of Allegheny Commons Park West throughout
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As clock ticks down, NFL Draft site takes shape on North Shore
With one week to go before the NFL Draft begins on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, construction crews remain busy on site. Steve Farago, the NFL’s director of event operations, said Thursday that work on the North Shore and Point State Park sites is progressing as planned and remains on time. “This
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Pittsburgh rental market underwhelms as NFL Draft nears
With one week before a thousands of people descend on Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, some who hoped to cash in by listing rental properties may be disappointed. While most city hotels were fully booked more than a month ago — with a handful of rooms expected to fetch
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Murrysville lawyer testifies alleged road rage incident a ‘non-event’
A Murrysville lawyer facing criminal charges for what Westmoreland County prosecutors contend was a road rage incident nearly three years ago told a judge the encounter was a “nonevent.” Brad Funari testified during the second day of his nonjury trial Thursday that his former wife and her father fabricated claims
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Pittsburgh medic chief lauds good Samaritan in Allegheny River rescue
Without the help of an unknown stranger, things could have turned out much worse for a freezing man who fell into the Allegheny River early Wednesday morning. The stranger heard the man’s cries for help and called 911 before clasping on to the man’s arms, holding him above the water’s
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Penguins forwards Connor Dewar, Blake Lizotte likely to ‘go’ against Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte didn’t exactly offer much variance — or detail — in explaining their statuses after missing the final games of the regular season because of injuries. “I’m ready to go,” Dewar said. “Good to go,” Lizotte offered. If they actually go into the
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Limits on commercial water use at Beaver Run Reservoir sought by environmental group
An environmental group on Thursday asked Westmoreland County commissioners to ban the removal of water by fracking companies from Beaver Run Reservoir during periods of drought. Gillian Graber, executive director of Protect PT, a nonprofit citizen environmental group, said the concerns were brought to the commissioners after similar requests made
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Nationals outlast Pirates in 10 innings to split 4-game series
Errors, hit batters and wild pitches spoiled the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Thursday afternoon finale with the Washington Nationals, who won 8-7 in 10 innings at PNC Park to split the four-game series. But repeated offensive responses, including a four-run fifth and game-tying RBI in the bottom of the ninth, kept the
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County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal immigration agent accused of pointing his gun at occupants of a car after pulling alongside them on a Minneapolis-area highway is wanted on felony assault charges, Minnesota prosecutors said Thursday. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said she believes it is the first criminal case brought against
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Sage’s Army marks 14 years of support for those fighting substance abuse
Hempfield nonprofit Sage’s Army marked its 14th anniversary this week with a celebration at its headquarters on Route 30. Founder Carmen Capozzi lost his son, Sage, to an opioid overdose in 2012. He started Sage’s Army shortly afterward. It quickly grew from a Facebook page into a nonprofit recovery community
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Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Congressional Republicans have sent President Donald Trump a resolution that would lift a federal ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, hoping to clear the way for a South American company to extract precious metals from the region’s pristine forests, lakes and bogs. House Republicans approved the
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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a social media post, Trump described Schwartz as “incredibly talented” and said, “She is a STAR!” The Atlanta-based CDC, which is
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Proposed Mt. Lebanon School District budget calls for 3.5% tax increase
Mt. Lebanon School District’s proposed budget calls for a 3.5% tax increase for property owners. The $129.2 million proposed spending plan maintains all district services and programs, and has no furloughs, said Patricia Connolly, the district’s director of operations. The proposal increases the district’s millage rate from 30.95 mills to
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House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration
WASHINGTON — In a rare bipartisan moment, the House passed legislation Thursday that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants, a long-shot effort fighting back against President Donald Trump’s attempts to end the program. The bill, pushed forward by House Democrats with a group of Republicans over the objections of
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‘This is what you play for’: The Penguins relish return to the Stanley Cup playoffs
Everyone held their breath, even if just for a moment. Roughly 25 minutes into practice Thursday in Cranberry, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin crashed into the wall after colliding with a teammate. Of all the players on this roster who could least afford any kind of mishap, it was the
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Tony Dorsett, Curtis Martin, Jimbo Covert among football legends announcing picks at NFL Draft
Football legends and Western Pennsylvania natives Tony Dorsett, Curtis Martin and Jimbo Covert are among three dozen retired or active players who’ll represent their franchises on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. The players will announce second- and third-round selections April 24. The list, released Thursday by the NFL, features
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Carrie Sampson: District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more — here’s what they actually do
Election races for local school boards have become hotly contested in many states as they have become forums for debates over gender-identity discussions, immigrant students and even prayer at school events. Liberal candidates largely swept school board elections April 7 in politically contentious districts in Wisconsin, Missouri, Alaska and Oklahoma,
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Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash
Congressional incumbents seeking reelection in Western Pennsylvania have significantly more cash to fuel their campaigns than their challengers, new filings show. U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, has the biggest money advantage, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission, which were due Wednesday. His campaign raised $2.1
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House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump
WASHINGTON — The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. It was the latest such vote that fell short of passage as Republicans largely continue to support Trump’s operation. Democrats voiced concern that the
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Penguins forwards Connor Dewar, Blake Lizotte return to practice
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte, each of whom missed several of the final games of the regular season due to injuries, proclaimed themselves ready for their team’s first game of the postseason against the rival Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Both players were full participants during a practice
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QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu
NEW YORK — The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC — which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A filing about imminent bankruptcy protection by parent company QVC
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Penguins-Flyers playoff series opens Saturday
Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will happen on Saturday. The NHL announced a start time of 8 p.m. but in reality, the opening faceoff at PPG Paints Arena will happen a handful of minutes after that. As for the rest of
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Leaky roof at Plum High School requires emergency repairs
Plum School District seems poised to replace sections of its high school roof after recent leaks into the building. “It’s 30 years old, it’s beyond repair, it’s out of warranty,” Superintendent Rick Walsh told school board members at a planning meeting Tuesday. The emergency repairs, set to be completed by
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Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods ’ attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer’s prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence. Attorney Doug Duncan said this week in a court filing that Woods has a constitutional
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Pirates starter Jared Jones entering ‘the next phase’ of return from elbow injury
Jared Jones must be the kind of injured player who provides Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk a dose of excitement and consternation. Jones, who missed all of last season with a right elbow injury and is on the 60-day injured list, told reporters Wednesday at PNC Park
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Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump railed against a federal judge’s decision on Thursday that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s latest ruling comes in
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Walmart stores in Bethel Park, Unity among 32 Pa. stores set for upgrade
Walmart plans to remodel 32 stores in Pennsylvania this year, including two in the Western Pennsylvania region. The retailer announced Thursday morning that the remodels are part of ongoing efforts to modernize the in-store and digital shopping experience at its stores. The remodels include upgrades to layouts, technology, and services.
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New Kensington’s Willie Thrower family to join Bears brass at NFL Draft to honor league’s 1st Black quarterback
This fall marks 73 years since Willie Thrower’s monumental moment in football history when he became the first Black quarterback to take a snap in the modern NFL. Legendary Chicago Bears coach George Halas called on Thrower, a New Kensington native, in a game Oct. 18, 1953, against the San
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Lawyer for Mills mall a no-show, hearing on citations from Frazer postponed
Lawyers for the limited liability companies that operate the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills did not show up for the scheduled court hearing on Thursday. District Judge Michael Girardi continued, or postponed, the hearing until early May. Girardi was supposed to hear arguments regarding 32 continued citations stemming from the condition
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Leetsdale secures loan to help purchase VFW lot near Henle Park
Leetsdale officials have taken out a loan to buy the borough’s Veterans of Foreign Wars’ parking lot. Council voted 6-0 on April 9 to pass an ordinance approving borrowing $203,000 from Huntington Public Capital Corporation at an annual interest rate of 4.13%. Councilman Scott Zahner was absent. Negotiations between the
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10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
BEIRUT, Lebanon — A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement as a
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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin focused on improvement, future at Penn State
It could be that Quinton Martin Jr. has been hiding in plain sight at Penn State for longer than many fans realize. Martin, a redshirt sophomore from Belle Vernon, was terrific in the Nittany Lions’ 22-10 Pinstripe Bowl victory over Clemson in December at Yankee Stadium. With PSU star running
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Fox Chapel Area students turn tinkering into innovation
Students from across Western Pennsylvania put their innovative spirits on display during the Tinkercast “Make It Wow” competition last month at Fox Chapel Area High School. More than 2,000 elementary students converged for the creative showcase, which served as a sneak preview of a statewide design challenge in May. Founded
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Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple
MANDAN, N.D. — It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers like Stephanie Hatzenbuhler to raise more cattle — and that’s not an easy ask. For a host of reasons, Hatzenbuhler and other ranchers across the country are reluctant
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Joe Starkey: The Penn State guard makes sense for Steelers; the quarterback does not
How many Big Ten project quarterbacks can one team take on? Something tells me we’re about to find out — especially if Drew Allar plummets in the draft the way he did in so many big moments at Penn State. I’d stay away from Allar. Simply put, there weren’t enough
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Lawsuit accuses Shady Side Academy of firing nursing director who raised concerns
The former director of nursing at Shady Side Academy, a private pre-K through grade 12 school in Fox Chapel and Pittsburgh, is suing after she said its administrators repeatedly directed her to disregard state regulations governing how medications are delivered in school and interfered with her ability to do her
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Did Pete Hegseth cite Scripture or a line from ‘Pulp Fiction’?
After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a prayer during a Pentagon worship service Wednesday, viewers questioned whether the lines came from the Bible — or from the Quentin Tarantino movie “Pulp Fiction.” Hegseth’s prayer has drawn scrutiny and attention on social media. Christopher Hale, editor of the popular Letters from
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Jonah Goldberg: What the end of Viktor Orban means for the New Right
Viktor Orban, the proudly “illiberal” prime minister of Hungary, beloved by various New Right nationalists and MAGA American intellectuals, was crushed at the polls this weekend. Over the past decade or so, Hungary became for the New Right what Sweden or Cuba were to the Old Left. For generations, various
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Report: Spirit Airlines may liquidate its assets as soon as this week
Spirit Aviation Holdings could decide to liquidate its assets as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg News, a move that would likely strand travelers and leave Arnold Palmer Regional Airport without a commercial carrier. The Bloomberg report cites sources familiar with the matter, who say the discount carrier faces