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A 446% gain in Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) propelled Christy Anderson to a victory in the 2024-25 running of Dorfman’s Three-Stock Derby, an annual stock-picking contest. Anderson of Las Vegas is chief operating officer of a small company that makes radio frequency amplifiers with military applications. As such, she became...

The former treasurer of the South Park BMX Track Association is accused of stealing more than $120,000 from the organization over the last six years — and then creating false bank account statements to cover it up. Jennifer Meares, 45, of Baldwin Borough is charged with three counts of theft,...

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania Senate panel has rejected a bill advanced by Democrats that would permit the sale of recreational cannabis to adults at state-owned...

Any budget-aware, environmentally conscious consumer scouting out new appliances knows to look for the Energy Star label. The familiar blue-and-white logo – stuck on refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, heat pumps, washers, dryers, water heaters and air conditioners – signifies cost savings and efficiency. But the program, run by the U.S. Environmental...

Pennsylvania is home to more YMCAs than any other state in the nation — more than 700,000 Pennsylvanians are members of their local YMCA, and an additional 180,000 people participate in YMCA programs each year. It is hard to overstate the positive impact a YMCA has on a community —...

Sewickley Academy celebrated the outstanding achievements of its Senior School students at the annual Senior School Awards Ceremony held on April 15 in the Rea Auditorium on the Academy’s campus. The event recognized students for their academic excellence, leadership and community service. More than 35 awards were presented during the...

Columnist Paul Kengor’s lamentations on the advent of a less leisurely pace of play in Major League Baseball are severely undermined by citing our local team (“Ruining America’s national pastime,” May 8, TribLive). Even as a former professional radio sports announcer, I find watching the “dreaded Pittsburgh Pirates” a quite...

Who can blame President Trump for seeing himself as worthy of being the next pope? Our behavior has enabled this expectation. Republicans in Congress taught him that he won’t be expelled from office even if evidence is clear that he tried to bribe a foreign leader with taxpayer money. American...

In the article “Where did all the Democrats go? In suburban Pittsburgh counties, they’re harder to find in elected office” (May 4, TribLive), Westmoreland County Republican Committee Chairman Bill Bretz suggested the Democratic Party lost favor with Wes­tmoreland County voters due to a lack of attention to their basic needs....

At 90 years old, Herb Alpert is still going strong. “My sister is 98 years old,” he said to the applause of the sold-out crowd at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh at Monday night’s show. “She said, ‘Why are the world are you doing this?’ I’ll tell you the...

I had the honor to serve alongside Tim Carson while serving as chief of staff for Westmoreland County Commissioner Doug Chew. Because of my position, I had a frequent exposure to the work he and his department did for the county. From a professional evaluation, I can assure you Carson’s...

The great frustration of a divided legislature is how it works so hard to stay in exactly the same place. Having a governor of a different party than the lawmakers is a challenge, but it still allows both sides to do their jobs. Legislators pass a law or decide on...

Picture a White House press conference. A conservative journalist mentions a rumor that Amazon might display tariff surcharges online. Before tariff evangelist Scott Bessent has a chance to speak, the press secretary lunges in front of him. She launches into a breathless rant about Joe Biden and Amazon’s disloyalty, complete...

As a volunteer with Humane Action Pennsylvania (HAP) and a proud guardian of two cats, I have seen firsthand the importance of responsible pet guardianship. This means more than just providing food and shelter, it’s ensuring proper medical care, socialization and love. It includes spaying or neutering, routine vet visits...

A federal judge in Johnstown on Tuesday ruled the government may remove Venezuelan citizens thought to be members of a violent gang under the Alien Enemies Act — but only if they are given 21 days notice and “an opportunity to be heard.” The 43-page opinion, written by U.S. District...

Natalie Anzaldi hit the go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning to lead No. 4 North Hills to a 4-3 victory over No. 13 Baldwin in a first-round WPIAL Class 5A softball game Monday at North Allegheny. Anzaldi finished 2 for 3 with three RBIs and Emma Culver singled, doubled...

LOS ANGELES — Retired Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald has been granted a five-year restraining order against a woman he alleges has stalked him, threatened his son’s life and claimed to be his wife. The restraining order against Janelle Anwar was issued during a Los Angeles County Superior Court hearing...

Penn State — and wide receivers coach Marques Hagans — got some massive news Monday night. Class of 2026 four-star wide receiver Davion Brown committed to the Nittany Lions, he announced on a social media post. From Trinity Episcopal School in Richmond, Va., Brown is the nation’s 29th-best receiver and...

The prosecution says a jury should find Destiny Jenkins guilty of homicide because her sloppy housekeeping habits set in motion the events that led to Eddie Kimber’s death. But Jenkins’ lawyer said his client didn’t pull the trigger and should be acquitted regardless of what led up to the fatal...

PHILADELPHIA — A conservative super PAC is urging Sen. John Fetterman to support President Donald Trump’s tax cut plan in a new ad wooing the Pennsylvania Democrat as his relationship with his own party has become increasingly strained. In the spot called “Stand out,” running on cable and digital platforms,...

Western Pennsylvania helped build America’s energy backbone. Now, we stand at the edge of another turning point – one where the region can once again lead, this time by investing in clean hydrogen technologies that power the future and support our workers, manufacturers, or communities. Let’s be clear: This isn’t...

Pittsburgh CitiParks Cinema in the Park series is returning this summer. Moviegoers can bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening of cinema under the stars in various neighborhoods from June through early August. All movies are free and begin showing at dusk. The 2025 movie season will showcase...

Quincy Reese omits an important U.S. Supreme Court case in the article “If Harvard loses its tax-exempt status, Western Pa. universities, nonprofits could be in trouble” (May 3, TribLive). In the case Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard, the U.S Supreme Court ruled that Harvard had discriminated against Asian applicants...

I want to take a moment to recognize our coroner, Tim Carson, for the incredible work he’s doing in our community — because it truly goes far beyond what most expect from that role. Tim has shown exceptional compassion and community leadership through initiatives like Operation Dignity, which honored 15...