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Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh departures
It’s been some week for Pittsburgh … departures. The Post-Gazette after 240 years. Mike Tomlin after 19 seasons. But take heart, Paul Skenes is here until… …well, probably NOT 19 seasons. Jim Vespe Mamaroneck, N.Y. The writer is “a grandson of Butler.”...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s enrichment of himself must be stopped
Our Constitution is structured to prevent a sitting president from using the office for personal gain. Because President Trump did not divest from his businesses, when he, his family or a government employee visits one of his properties, our tax dollars go directly into Trump’s pocket. It has been reported...
The Stroller, Jan. 16, 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. Annual quilt show planned...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 8-14, 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...
Coffee Village in Sewickley is a welcoming place for all
The Coffee Village serves more than a mug of espresso or cups of cold brew. It is a place to meet with colleagues, for church groups to gather, a location to reconnect with an old friend or a place to do out-of-the-office work. “I see coffee shops as positive spaces...
Laurels & lances: Animals & ambulances
Laurel: To new ways of thinking. For many community leaders, animal control is treated as just that — controlling the animals. Pick them up when they become a problem, hand them off to someone else to deal with however they choose, and move on. Delmont is joining a growing number...
Letter to the editor: Maduro’s capture a beginning
Has anyone read the grand jury indictment against Nicolas Maduro? The document is only 25 pages, with the majority being in a non-legalized format. Clearly, based on their arguments, most people have not downloaded a single page. If anything, the Maduro arrest represents just a beginning, with the need for...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 15, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 New Castle 77, North Hills 56 Section 2 Imani Christian 55, Canon-McMillan 53 Class 4A Section 3 Belle Vernon 68, West Mifflin 46 Class A Section 1 Avella 62, Summit Academy 58 Nonsection Kiski Area 67, Highlands 46 Monessen 60,...
High school roundup for Jan. 15, 2026: Oakland Catholic completes season sweep of North Catholic
Josie Fontana scored 18 points as Oakland Catholic defeated North Catholic, 50-36, on Thursday to complete a season sweep in the series between the top two teams in Section 1-4A girls basketball. Savanna Daye added 15 points for the Eagles (11-2, 7-0). Brady Wehner scored 18 points for North Catholic...
Trump moves to make data centers pay for surging power costs
President Donald Trump and Northeast governors will direct the nation’s largest grid operator to hold an emergency power auction that would force technology giants to pay for the construction of a fleet of new plants. The unprecedented move, set to come Friday, aims to quell concerns about data centers driving...
GOP congressman hints Greenland invasion could trigger bipartisan Trump impeachment
Republican Rep. Don Bacon indicated there could be bipartisan support to impeach President Donald Trump for a third time if he invades Greenland. Days after the Trump administration attacked Venezuela and took its leader into custody, the president began expressing renewed interest in acquiring Greenland. Polls overwhelmingly show Greenland doesn’t...
Robert Morris’ defense can’t slow IU Indy in overtime loss
On a day when one of their former men’s basketball players was charged with taking part in a massive betting scheme, the Robert Morris Colonials hoped to remain focused on their Horizon League game Thursday night at IU Indianapolis. It took overtime at The Jungle in Indianapolis before the Colonials...
Report: White House stashes Venezuela oil cash at banks in Qatar
The White House has reportedly stashed millions of dollars from sales of Venezuelan oil in Qatari banks since the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro, raising huge questions about how the money will be allocated and if Congress and the American public will have a say. An estimated $500 million from...
Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter
Aspinwall has lost a legend. Jack Lovey, former council president and longtime resident, died Jan. 14 at 97. He is best known for his service to the borough, where he lived for seven decades and with his wife, JoAnn, raised their family. “Jack was one of the proudest members of...
Jewish students and faculty at Penn ask that their names not be turned over in federal antisemitism investigation
PHILADELPHIA — Several groups at the University of Pennsylvania representing Jewish students, faculty, and staff are seeking to protect their names and personal information from being turned over to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is suing Penn to get it. The EEOC in November filed legal action after...
Facts and figures you might — or might not — have known about Mike Tomlin’s Steelers tenure
You may have heard that Mike Tomlin never had a losing season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was the only head coach in NFL history to begin his coaching tenure with 19 consecutive non-losing seasons, a long-cited talking point among fans and media members touting the Steelers’ success under Tomlin....
Photos from around the world to our backyard
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to far-flung corners of the globe, TribLive’s gallery captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Shot by photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection and the quiet beauty of everyday life. More than a look...
Former Robert Morris forward among NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say
Former Robert Morris men’s basketball player Markeese Hastings is among 26 people involved in a sprawling scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games, federal prosecutors said Thursday. The scheme, which includes more than a dozen college players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, revolved...
Letter to the editor: Done with Fetterman
I am done with Sen. John Fetterman. I voted for Conor Lamb in the 2022 Democratic primary, but he lost to Fetterman. I then voted for Fetterman. Who was I going to vote for … Dr. Oz? Give me a break. But I can tell you this: If Fetterman is...
Letter to the editor: Anger is a sign of weakness, not strength
There are seven capital or deadly sins, so called because they are as it were the sources of origin of all other vices and sins. They are pride, avarice, impurity or lust, anger, gluttony, envy and sloth. Anger is wrong if it is allowed to control the mind and overrule...
Editorial: Economic development can’t be built on ifs and maybes
In August 2020, Hempfield supervisors approved plans for a 250,000-square-foot home improvement store along Route 30 near Westmoreland Mall. Nearly five years later, the project has yet to move beyond the proposal stage. Why? It’s not as if Wisconsin-based Menards is unfamiliar with building. Supplying construction materials is its business....
Letter to the editor: Renee Good’s blood on Biden’s hands
The blood of Renee Good is on the hands of the Biden/Harris administration — period. The administration did nothing to stop the flow of illegal immigrants coming into our country. Kamala Harris was the border czar and in my opinion did absolutely nothing. The Biden administration was sworn to uphold...
The Stroller, Jan. 15, 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. Sport show and flea...
Mark Poss paints views inspired from trips across the Sewickley Bridge
Mark Poss rides his bike across the Sewickley Bridge three to five times a week. Often, he stops and takes photos — both with his smartphone and with a Sony camera — because he is captivated by the views. Those images become paintings. “I love what I see when I...
Westmoreland happenings: MLK Jr. Day event, omelet breakfast, bird dog challenge, more
Art The Westmoreland Historical Society welcomes artists to participate in “Many Stories, One Place,” a commemoration of the county’s heritage. Original artwork inspired by the county’s history in all mediums is welcome. Entry is free. Selected works will be featured as part of the America 250 programming and cash prizes...
