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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 3h

What does #Penguins winger Rickard Rakell do for an encore after a career year?

“I always try to get better,” he says. “I’m really happy with how things went last year. But I think having done that, I can take another step, reach another level.”

With growing family and optimism intact, Penguins' Rickard Rakell wants to stay put

Life has been good for Rickard Rakell ever since he joined the Pittsburgh Penguins via a trade with the Anaheim Ducks in February of 2022. He’s become a father twice since arriving in Western Pe...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 4h

A #Pittsburgh man is facing 29 charges, including multiple felonies, after one dog died and three others were found severely malnourished inside his #NorthSide apartment.

Police say the dogs were caged in their own waste and unable to move. @triblive.bsky.social

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 4h

The fort walls at Historic Hanna’s Town serve as a visual reminder of how the frontier community stayed safe during attacks in the 1700s.

That part of the visitor experience is slated for an update in the coming months, says Mark Katarski, director of Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation.

Fort wall rebuild at Historic Hanna's Town aims to stay true to period

The fort walls at Historic Hanna’s Town serve as a visual reminder of how the frontier community stayed safe during attacks in the 1700s. That important part of the visitor experience is slated ...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 4h

A Halloween bingo to benefit the Lower Valley Community Food Bank is set for later this month in Springdale Township. But it's not the only bingo option. Others include an ’80s bingo, a Harvest bingo, a Black Light bingo, and several more. Check them all out in Tuesday's Stroller.

The Stroller, Oct. 14, 2025: 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 [email protected] or The Stroller, 210 ...

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Rob Owen @robowentv.bsky.social · 4h

TV Talk: McCandless native, #TheWalkingDead alum creates horror competition series + #Middlehood on @Tubi + #911Nashville already off the rails, via @triblive.bsky.social triblive.com/aande/movies...

TV Talk: McCandless native creates horror competition series ‘Guts & Glory’

McCandless native Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead”) hosts “Guts & Glory,” a six-episode horror-themed competition series now streaming its first two episodes on Shudder and AM...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 4h

A Pittsburgh man was arrested Sunday on animal cruelty charges after one of the dogs in his care died and police found three others “severely malnourished” inside the man’s North Side home.

Police charge North Side man with animal cruelty after finding malnourished dogs

A Pittsburgh man was arrested Sunday on animal cruelty charges after one of the dogs in his care died and police found three others “severely malnourished” inside the man’s North Sid...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 4h

Economic experts say shoppers hunting for Halloween candy this year are paying more as tariffs push up the cost of imported goods and cocoa prices reach historic highs.

TribLive analyzed the prices of large candy variety packs and popular king-size candy bars across large grocery stores.

It's no trick, Halloween treats cost more this year

Bonnie Ostrowski rolled out of Sam’s Club at Pittsburgh Mills pushing a cart full of Halloween goodies. “I got three grandkids who live with me … that’s why the cart looks the ...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 6h

65 years later, they still show up.

Every Oct. 13, @pirates.com fans gather at #ForbesField to relive the moment — Mazeroski’s walk-off in Game 7, 1960.

Hot dogs. Radios. Jerseys. Tears.

Because in #Pittsburgh, baseball history still matters. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 5h

Two cars in flames. Minutes to act.

911 dispatcher Brian Craig didn’t hesitate — smashing windows and cutting seatbelts to save lives on #Pittsburgh's Parkway West.

Joined by fellow dispatchers and a tow-truck driver, they got both victims out just in time. @triblive.bsky.social

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TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 4h

Monday’s “First Call” connects #Steelers OC Arthur Smith to the Titans coaching vacancy.

Plus: Reactions from Cleveland and Cincinnati to Mike Tomlin’s quotes about Browns GM Andrew Berry ... and the odds are out for Penn State’s new coach and where James Franklin may wind up next.

First Call: Arthur Smith linked to Titans; reaction from Browns' and Bengals' coaches to Mike Tomlin's Andrew Berry comment

Monday’s “First Call” connects Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Arthur Smith to the Tennessee Titans coaching vacancy. We have reactions from Cleveland and Cincinnati to Mike Toml...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 15h

Penn State football is woven into the fabric of life in State College. But with the future of Happy Valley football now uncertain, residents say the town’s sense of team spirit has taken a hit.
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'It's a hit to Penn State': State College dreary and subdued after firing of James Franklin

Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall was shocked by the firing of the university’s longtime football coach, James Franklin. “It has been full-on shock,” Tengwall, 23, ...

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Kevin Gorman @kevingorman.bsky.social · 19h

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'It gives me a thrill': 1960 World Series hero Bill Mazeroski returns for Pirates-Yankees opener

Thirty minutes before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Pittsburgh Pirates played the New York Yankees at PNC Park, Bill Mazeroski started windmilling his arm, reminding that he&rsquo...

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Ben Schmitt @bencschmitt.bsky.social · 2d

Actress Diane Keaton dies at 79, People reports
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Actress Diane Keaton dies at 79, People reports

Diane Keaton, the quirky U.S. actress who won an Academy Award and captured hearts with her endearing performance as Woody Allen’s eccentric, insecure girlfriend in the 1977 romantic comedy &ldq...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 1d

Franklin had a record of 104-45 over 11-plus years in University Park, tying him as the second-winningest coach in the history of @pennstatefball.bsky.social
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Penn State fires coach James Franklin after 3 straight losses

Penn State fired football coach James Franklin following the team’s third straight loss, the university announced Sunday. Franklin had a record of 104-45 over 11-plus years in University Park, t...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

A Slickville man died from injuries sustained Saturday evening in a motorcycle crash along Sawmill Road in Loyalhanna Township.

Slickville man dies from injuries in motorcycle crash in Loyalhanna Township

A Slickville man died from injuries sustained Saturday evening in a motorcycle crash along Sawmill Road in Loyalhanna Township. Larry E. Matson Jr., 56, was traveling alone at 6:28 p.m. when his motor...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

Reading the story, you will find the grant is not a lock at all. Pisciottano says, “There’s nothing to stop them from applying, but there’s no guarantee that it will get funded.”

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

#Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers puts Myles Garrett in the same category as T.J. Watt: a disruptive defensive force who causes headaches for offensive coordinators and quarterbacks alike.

Steelers prepare for latest test vs. game-wrecking Browns DE Myles Garrett

When the New York Jets visited Acrisure Stadium last season, the offensive scheme not surprisingly centered around neutralizing one player on the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Our plan was to get four h...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

Reliving the good old days was something former #Penguins coach Mike Sullivan rarely did in his nearly decade-long appointment in Pittsburgh. On Saturday, he made something of an exception at PPG Paints Arena with his current employer, the Rangers.

Former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan remains affectionate for Pittsburgh

Mike Sullivan was never cursed with a strong attachment to sentimentality. He was brief on the occasions he was asked about his time as a bottom-six center for the expansion San Jose Sharks in the ear...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

Pa. Sen. Nick Pisciottano is happy to see Walmart’s plans for the Monroeville Mall property, because it’s not the only mall in his district to face tough times.

His 45th Senatorial District also includes — well, included — Century III Mall in West Mifflin.

State senator: Don't let Monroeville Mall become Century III

State Sen. Nick Pisciottano is happy to see Walmart’s plans for the Monroeville Mall property because it’s not the only mall in his district to face tough times. The 45th Senatorial Distri...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

The Agan Park Joint Recreation Board and Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy are looking for the public’s input on the future of the Riddle Run woodlands.

The two groups plan to hold their first meeting soon to solicit ideas for potential outdoor recreation opportunities and small-scale development.

Public welcome at meeting on future of Agan Park, Riddle Run area

The Agan Park Joint Recreation Board and Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy want the public’s thoughts on the future of the Riddle Run woodlands. The two groups plan to hold their first meeting Th...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

It’s AFC North rivalry week as the #Steelers welcome the Cleveland Browns to Acrisure Stadium. Catch up on where the two teams stand with news and notes to get you ready for the Week 6 matchup.

Steelers vs. Browns: Get ready for 2025 Week 6 rivalry matchup

It’s AFC North rivalry week as the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) welcome the Cleveland Browns (1-4) to Acrisure Stadium at 1 p.m. Sunday. The game will be broadcast on CBS, with Ian Eagle on play-by...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

AI helped officials recover about $1 billion from check fraudsters in 2024. It's also the latest tool to create false stories, images and video. A professor in CMU's Software and Societal Systems Department laid out the good and bad side of AI recently.

CMU expert on AI: There's a constant battle between disinformation and those thwarting it

Artificial intelligence helped U.S. Treasury officials recover about 
$1 billion from check fraudsters in 2024. It also is the latest tool in the disinformation toolbox, used to create false sto...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

Northwestern handed Penn State its third straight loss, emerging from University Park with a 22-21 victory.

But the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3) lost something even more valuable: Quarterback Drew Allar.

Penn State's Drew Allar out for season after Northwestern loss

Caleb Komolafe rushed for the go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown Saturday as visiting Northwestern handed Penn State its third straight loss, emerging from University Park with a 22-21 victory. The Nit...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

One person is dead and at least one other was hurt after a crash Saturday in St. Clair Township, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher.

The crash in the area of Route 711 and Robb Road, east of New Florence, was reported around 4:15 p.m.

1 killed in St. Clair Township crash

One person is dead and at least one other is hurt after a crash Saturday in St. Clair Township, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. The crash in the area of Route 711 and Robb Road, eas...

TribLIVE @triblive.bsky.social · 2d

Change is afoot in retail. Many of the malls with fountains, kitschy decorations and fancy restaurants have been replaced by multiuse developments that contain more than shopping centers and a food court.

And that now appears to include Monroeville Mall.

Plans to raze Monroeville Mall surprise industry leaders as aficionado laments loss

Monroeville Mall has inspired a book and is featured in movies, including George Romero’s “Dawn of the Dead.” That prominence may not spare it from demolition, and a state funding re...