Dennis Roddy: Lists of Jews never lead to anything good
Fifty years ago, a signup sheet was posted in Krebs Hall at the University of Pittsburgh’s Johnstown campus, asking Jewish students to kindly provide their names. A friend of mine was a recent arrival at the campus. She saw the sheet and phoned home to Wilkes-Barre. She told her mother...
Spring is here. Do you care?
For the past several years, autumn has been the star season, its popularity helped along by social media videos of influencers in cozy knitwear against backdrops of gaudy foliage. More than a calendric event, fall has become an aesthetic, a lifestyle, a vibe, complete with its own TV show (comforting...
In Canada’s frozen north, with Canada’s frozen soldiers
CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut — Canada’s military ambitions in the Arctic hinged on a frozen door that wouldn’t open. Hundreds of troops landing on an island in the High Arctic last month were confronted with wind chill temperatures of 80 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, frigid even by the area’s standards. The...
Plus-size fliers once loved Southwest, now they say it’s fat shaming
Plus-size passengers once raved about Southwest. Now, they say, agents are grilling them about body size in front of other travelers, forcing them to buy extra seats they never needed before or even denying them boarding. Travelers have flooded social media in recent days to express their frustration with Southwest,...
In brief: South Hills Chorale performances, spring artist market and more in Bethel Park
South Hills Chorale Concert The South Hills Chorale will present its spring concert, Dreamscapes: Songs of Hope and Adventure, on May 1 at 7 p.m. and May 2 at 1 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park. The program explores the universal themes of imagination, perseverance...
Baldwin Whitehall School District inducts new Hall of Fame class
A new class was inducted into Baldwin-Whitehall School District’s Distinguished Highlander Alumni Hall of Fame, which was created to honor the significant personal and professional achievements of district alumni. The latest honorees will become part of a permanent exhibition at Baldwin High School and were recognized at the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational...
How Obama’s strategist discouraged Biden from running in 2016
As the Democratic presidential contest heated up in 2015, it fell to President Barack Obama’s political strategist to tell Vice President Joe Biden what he did not want to hear: He should not run for president because he could not win. It could not have been an easy mission for...
Gallery: Around the world or close to home, the world in focus on March 23, 2026
Every photograph tells a story. From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to far-flung corners of the globe, TribLive’s gallery brings those stories to life — moments of connection, place and the quiet beauty of everyday life. It’s more than a look at Western Pennsylvania. It’s a view of the...
Letter to the editor: Bad look for Aspinwall
After seeing the segment about the Aspinwall mayor on the evening news March 11, I felt compelled to write this letter. Scott Zimmermann appeared very pompous and even almost jokingly said his crime “does not rise to that level (of resignation).” I attended the council meeting, and I was thinking...
Letter to the editor: Power trip in Aspinwall
Regarding the censuring of Aspinwall Mayor Scott Zimmermann, let us dive a little deeper into the details of the situation. Aspinwall Council is made up of seven members, all currently registered Democrats. The mayor himself is a Democrat. The council voted 5-1 in favor of censuring the mayor with one...
Patrick McGinty: Pennsylvania Promise seeks to carry on local legacy
When high school seniors across the city return to class from their spring breaks, the countdowns will begin. Only 50 school days left. Three more Monday alarm clocks. Two more final bells. Unfortunately, there’s a more dismal countdown underway. The 2026 class will be the third-to-last group of Pittsburgh Public...
Letter to the editor: We need more voices like Fetterman
I would remind the writer of the letter “Fetterman must resign” (March 15, TribLive) that Sen. John Fetterman was elected to represent all Pennsylvanians, not just the far left wing of the Democratic Party. As a lifelong registered Republican for all 45 years I have been of voting age, I...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of March 23, 2026 and beyond
College Club of Carnegie meeting planned The College Club of Carnegie, in its 92nd year, welcomes members and guests to enjoy its Spring Fling Gathering-themed meeting April 11 at the Olive Garden Restaurant, 971 Greentree Road in Green Tree. There will be a social at noon with lunch to follow....
Letter to the editor: The devastation of the Kennedy Center
As he exits after a chaotic year as the leader of the Kennedy Center, Richard Grenell has been hailed by the president as having “done an excellent job … outstanding work.” I wonder if the president would commend the captain of the Titanic in similar terms. Grenell, at the direction...
The Stroller, March 23, 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. Contributions welcome for flowers...
Letter to the editor: Trump has us in a terrible mess
Oh, my dearest God! What are we in for next? Another war without provocation? Another way to kill the best our society has to offer — the young, the strong with a great future ahead of them? For what? So our president gets his fill of finally getting a chance...
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 23
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 23....
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Water authority continues to replace water meters, shares other updates The Fox Chapel Authority currently is replacing all residential water meters. The new meters allow for more efficient tracking of consumption, which benefits...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 23
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 23....
High school sports scores, schedules for March 22, 2026
High schools Baseball Sunday’s results At Myrtle Beach Buffalo Grove (Ill.) 13, Avonworth 8 Marey School, D.C. 13, Burgettstown 3 New Castle 10, Friends Central 1 Severn School, Md. 4, Trinity 1 Avonworth vs. Sidwell Friends (n) Monday’s schedule Class 5A Section 1 Penn Hills at Franklin Regional, 4 p.m....
Despite spiking oil prices, there’s no talk of a boom in Texas oil country
MIDLAND, Texas — Drill rigs towered in dormant clusters along the main highway through Odessa, Texas. The bartender at a popular oil country bar complained of a noticeable slowdown. Workers in stained shirts from the nearby oil fields winced at the high price of diesel. “I’m not feeling good about...
Maui braces for storm as Oahu lifts evacuation orders
Emily McLaughlin had lived long enough in Waialua, Hawaii, on the North Shore of Oahu, to become inured to emergency alerts on her phone. “You dismiss those if you live here forever,” she said. Then the water came rushing through her door late Thursday night. Before she could react, it...
News outlets pressure Pentagon to restore access after court ruling
WASHINGTON — A group representing journalists who cover the Defense Department is seeking the immediate restoration of press access for its members after a federal judge ruled on Friday that key parts of the department’s media policy were unconstitutional. “Our clients and the public face ongoing, irreparable harm,” David Schulz,...
The middle-class suburbanites who sell their blood plasma to get by
WEBSTER, Texas — Joseph Briseño arrived at CSL Plasma around 8 a.m., just as the morning rush of donors was thinning out. He took a few small sips from his water bottle, preparing for what he ruefully described as his second job. Four days a week, Briseño, who lives in...
John Fetterman doubles down on ‘TDS’ claim in face of historically bad pollingVideo
Sen. John Fetterman did not back down in the face of historically bad polling numbers in his appearance this weekend on Fox News’ “My View” with Lara Trump. Fetterman entered the day fresh off a new Quinnipiac poll that showed him at -40 in favorability rating with Pennsylvania Democrats. That...
