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I disagree with the presidents of nearly 200 U.S. colleges and universities who have co-signed a letter condemning what they called “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” in reference to President Trump’s administration making punitive moves against universities due to their being lax in combating antisemitism (“Carnegie Mellon president joins...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 13-11) edged out St. Paul (Twins), 6-5. RHP Braxton Ashcraft (2-2, 5.81) earned the win despite giving up five runs on seven hits, including two homers, in five innings. He walked two and struck out five. RHP Hunter Stratton (5.40), RHP Tanner Rainey (6.43), PHP Isaac Mattson (1.74)...

Sadie Tomczyk swept the 100 and 200 and was part of the winning 400 relay team,leading Upper St. Clair to the girls team title at the South Fayette Invitational on Saturday. Delaney Schumaker was also a double winner for the host Lions, taking first in the 400 and 10 hurdles....

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s 2025 spring camp is in the books after the Blue-White game delivered a few offensive standouts on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. In reality, the biggest piece of news came before the scrimmage kicked off. Syracuse’s Trebor Pena, arguably the top wide receiver in the spring...

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ first match in the newly formed USL Jagrmeister Cup was hard to swallow. Darren Smith scored in stoppage time to give Detroit FC a 1-0 victory over the Hounds on Saturday. In the 91st minute, Ben Morris sent a cross from the left side into the box...

Grace Stein School: Jeannette Class: Junior Sport: Softball Claim to fame: Stein allowed two hits and struck out 33 in a two-game sweep of Greensburg Central Catholic. She added two doubles and four RBIs at the plate. She also pitched a four-hitter, striking out 15 as Jeannette edged Serra Catholic,...

Dozens of male athletes took to the streets of Greensburg Saturday — in high heels. The 14th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event, hosted by the Blackburn Center, is meant to raise awareness and support for victims of gender-based domestic and sexual violence. Participants from the Greensburg Salem...

It’s no secret: Penn State has long been trying to find another difference-maker at wide receiver via the transfer portal. James Franklin has addressed it, receivers coach Marques Hagans has addressed it and even athletic director Pat Kraft has said it. “We need a wide receiver,” Kraft bluntly said in...

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in office have been a whirlwind of action and change not seen in Washington in decades. The president won a decisive Electoral College victory in November to carry out his campaign promises of securing our southern border, repairing our economy and ending the...

PHILADELPHIA — Cody Balmer was begging to go to jail. Less than an hour after police say he set fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion in the early morning of April 13, he called 911 to say he was ready to “confess to everything” he had done. “He needs to...

I just finished reading another one of Mark Madden’s excellent columns. His analysis and comments are so refreshing because he above all really tells it like it is. He’s insightful, brutally honest and spot-on correct. Add to that he’s also hilariously funny! He’s worth the price of the whole paper...

After years of observation, I am of the personal opinion that the goal of Democrats is to destroy our country. Their only message is to fight President Trump, fight MAGA, fight DOGE, fight Republicans and hate, hate, hate. But what are they fighting for exactly? What do they hate? Protecting...

On Nov. 14, 2021, I tragically lost my only son. The coroner’s office had my son; my heart raced with anxiety as I reached out for answers to questions that weighed heavily knowing that this call would irrevocably alter my existence forever. I quickly called the coroner’s office. As the...

Route 356 in Buffalo Township sees lots of traffic. It also sees a number of crashes. To address that, PennDOT believes the best solution is to widen the road. The agency plans to take the two existing lanes and bump them up to five. The project is projected to cost...

By now, we all know some folks will never let facts get in the way of a perfectly dramatic political meltdown — as seen in the letter “Norwin nearing bond debt limit” (April 15, TribLive). Let’s get real: Norwin is not bankrupt. It’s not maxing out its debt. And no...

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Hard to believe the writer of the letter “Liberals using scare tactics on tariffs” (April 18, TribLive) would ask if things could ever get worse under President Trump than President Biden. Well, they already are. Such a question/statement begs elaboration, of which she gives none. Instead she seems to just...

Penn State’s 2026 recruiting already added safety Darrell Carey and defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah in the past week. Ahead of Saturday’s Blue-White Game, coach James Franklin and his staff struck again. Timber Creek (N.J.) offensive lineman Roseby Lubintus committed to Penn State late Friday night. He’s rated as a three-star...

After one of the best basketball careers in WPIAL history, Clairton’s Iyanna Wade on Friday announced her decision to continue her academic and athletic career at Slippery Rock. Wade, who also held offers from Robert Morris, Lander University, the University of Charleston and Valdosta State, decided on The Rock due...

Brady Hull went 4 for 4 with a pair of doubles and six RBIs to lead Class A No. 2 Eden Christian to a 13-3 victory over Quaker Valley in nonsection baseball Friday. Brett Feldman was 4 for 5 with an RBI and Noah Emswiler earned the win for the...

Bellevue police arrested a man who they say escaped from a hospital Wednesday after being arrested following a domestic incident and returned to his house Friday only to require a SWAT team to bring him out. Bellvue police identified the suspect as Kristopher Connelly, 22. According to a release from...

Local lawmakers, including state Rep. Joe McAndrew, D-Penn Hills, and members of the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee are planning a briefing Monday, April 28, regarding how Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $51.5 billion 2025-26 state budget will benefit communities across Allegheny County. The briefing will be held from 6 to 8...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans had a pleasant surprise in store for No. 1-overall pick Cam Ward during his introductory news conference Friday. Houston Oilers legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon arrived as a special guest, not only hugging Ward but giving him his blessing...

Pittsburgh Opera is closing its season with an enigmatic world premiere — with three distinct endings. “To be performing something that has never hit a stage before is always super exhilarating,” said tenor Fran Daniel Laucerica, who plays Thomas the thief in “Woman With Eyes Closed.” The new opera from...