A selection of the most compelling images from Tribune-Review photographers from around the region during the week of June 20-26.
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Week in pictures: June 20-26
Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review
Ashley Allison of Bridgeville holds a sign at the protest. Her face is covered in red paint. Her friends also painted their faces in a similar way. Protesters gathered to voice their opinions surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday, June 24, 2022. The crowd screamed and chanted, citing concerns for other rights being stripped away. The crowd also emphasized voting.
Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review
A protester holds a sign during the gathering. Protesters gathered to voice their opinions surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday, June 24, 2022. The crowd screamed and chanted, citing concerns for other rights being stripped away. The crowd also emphasized voting.
Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review
Laura Horowitz of Squirrel Hill stands on the steps of the City County Building and looks out at the crowd during a protest following the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday, June 24, 2022. Horowitz and other clinic escorts spoke during the protest.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Alec Stopperich blasts out of a bunker on No. 16 during the final round of the 119th Annual West Penn Open on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Nevillewood.
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
Nurse Melissa Halon gives the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to Rosemary Cui, 2, as mother Kate Gavinski watches during UPMC’s first public Covid-19 vaccine clinic for children under five on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review
Members of the American Legion Post 267 of Ligonier and the VFW Post 734 unsheathe the flags in preparation to lead the 14th annual Pennsylvania Hero Walk on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, along Main Street in Ligonier. The trek supports disabled veterans and spans 320 miles across the state. The group began in Philadelphia and ended in Lower Burrell on Saturday.
Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review
Kailynn Noble, 5, of Stahlstown prepares to hold the American Legion banner while participating in the 14th annual Pennsylvania Hero Walk on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, along Main Street in Ligonier.
Fahim Abed | Tribune-Review
Rod Davis fills up his tank at BP in Lower Burrell on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The gas station offered substantially discounted gas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., courtesy of the conservative nonprofit Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania group, who staged the event to show how high gas prices were affecting people.
Fahim Abed | Tribune-Review
Larry Tavlarides, from the conservative nonprofit group Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania, holds a sign for gas tickets at BP in Lower Burrell on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The gas station offered substantially discounted gas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., courtesy of the Americans for Prosperity group, who staged the event to show how high gas prices were affecting people.
Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review
Bonnie McLain speaks to the crowd while Malicka Alston (center) and Kariya Matthews stands with her during Phase 4 Learning Center’s commencement Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Baldwin High School stadium. During the ceremony, two students who were killed this school year were honored and their families accepted their diplomas on their behalf. McLain is the great aunt of Matthew Steffy Ross. Alston is Marvin Matthews’ foster mother, and Kariya Matthews is Marvin Mathews’ sister.
Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review
Malicka Alston, joined by Kariya Matthews, lets a balloon go as part of the ceremony to honor Marvin Matthews during Phase 4 Learning Center’s commencement Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Baldwin High School stadium. During the ceremony, two students who were killed this school year were honored and their families accepted their diplomas on their behalf. Alston is Marvin Matthews’ foster mother, and Kariya Matthews is Marvin Mathews’ sister.
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
Austin Sweetland works on his golf skills during the Christian summer camp, “Fun and Freedom,” in Springdale on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
A squirrel assults Sauerkraut Saul during the Great Pittsburgh Perogi Race between innings of the Pirates game against the Cubs on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at PNC Park.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Members of the PNC Park grounds crew try to wrangle a squirrel during the second inning of the Pirates game against the Cubs on Monday, June 20, 2022, at PNC Park.
Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review
Msgr. Raymond Riffle conducts a homily sermon to his congregation during mass on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg.
Fahim Abed | Tribune-Review
Dr. Mohamed Yassin, director of infection control at UPMC Mercy, poses for a portrait in his office in the hospital Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz makes his way to the dugout before making his season debut against the Cubs on Monday, June 20, 2022, at PNC Park.
Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review
Henry Cabelus, 22, of New Hope, Pa. completes a jump over the pole during the Pogopalooza international pogo event in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Market Square on Friday, June 24, 2022. Pogopalooza continued Saturday and Sunday in Wilkinsburg.
Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review
Highlands School District Superintendent Monique Mawhinney shakes Logan Hammond’s hand during Sheldon Park’s achievement ceremony Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The ceremony recognized elementary and middle school students for good grades and achievements in class.
Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review
Browndon Wafo of Monroeville (left) and Jean Irishura of Northview Heights fist bump while standing during a naturalization ceremony at the Heinz History Center on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Twelve children and young adults became United States citizens during the ceremony. Wafo is originally from Cameroon and Irishura is originally from Tanzania.
Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review
Lt. Shannon Schade, with the North Irwin Volunteer Fire Department, places her helmet on Elizabeth Parkin, 5, of Irwin while with her nephew and volunteer firefighter Patrick Schade, right, showing children what it’s like wearing firefighting equipment during the Norwin Area First Responders’ public safety event on Saturday, June 25, 2022, on Main Street in Irwin.
Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review
Dorothy Gallagher Dorota Kubec, originally from Poland, but who now resides in Murrysville, spins a woolen thread with an antique Russian-made spindle on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Shields Farm in Delmont for Delmont Historical Preservation Society’s Living History Day. “You can’t get things like this from Russia anymore,” said Dorota Kubec, referencing the trade sanctions against Russia.
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
PPG Area Operations Manager Zach Chow shows one of the newly developed processing areas at the Springdale faclity Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes scores the winning run under Cubs catcher Willson Contreras during the 10th inning on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at PNC Park.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds dives for a triple by the Cubs’ Jonathan Villar on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at PNC Park.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates right fielder Bligh Madris gets doused by the water cooler from Cal Mitchell and Jack Suwinski after getting 3 hits in his Major League debut against the Cubs on Monday, June 20, 2022, at PNC Park.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pirates catcher Tyler Heineman slides safely into third base ahead of the tag by the Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at PNC Park.
