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triblive.comTV Q&A: What happened to ‘The Jerome Bettis Show’?Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Saturday Tribune-Review. Q: Has “The Jerome Bettis Show” o...

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triblive.comPennsylvania Senate bill aims to keep teachers, not AI, at forefront of classroom learningNeil English believes artificial intelligence should have a supporting role in the classroom but never be the star. “We believe it has potential to enhance teaching and learning,” said Eng...

As AI becomes ubiquitous in everyday life, school leaders are scrambling to keep up with the technology, creating policies to ensure responsible use by students and teachers.

triblive.com3-year Tarentum Bridge rehab project pushed to 2028A three-year construction project for the Tarentum Bridge has been pushed to 2028, giving motorists a year to prep for the inevitable traffic tangles and detours that will accompany the project. The g...

A three-year construction project for the Tarentum Bridge has been pushed to 2028, giving motorists a year to prep for the inevitable traffic tangles and detours that will accompany the project. One lane in each direction is expected to stay open, while ramp closures could send drivers on detours.

triblive.comFirst Call: Cam Heyward responds to Jared Verse’s ‘dirty’ Steelers comments; figuring Troy Fautanu’s mistakes in Saints gameWednesday’s “First Call” has Cam Heyward’s response to Jared Verse’s quotes following the first chapter of Steelers-Browns. A retired Dawg Pound member has some pointed c...

Wednesday’s “First Call” has Cam Heyward’s response to Jared Verse’s quotes following the first chapter of Steelers-Browns. Plus: A retired Dawg Pound member has some pointed comments for the Steelers as well ... and we try to figure out what’s wrong with Troy Fautanu’s technique.

triblive.comPennsylvania Senate bill aims to keep teachers, not AI, at forefront of classroom learningNeil English believes artificial intelligence should have a supporting role in the classroom but never be the star. “We believe it has potential to enhance teaching and learning,” said English, Riverview School District superintendent. “It should serve as a tool to support our educators, not replace them.” As AI becomes

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Pennsylvania Senate bill aims to keep teachers, not AI, at forefront of classroom learning

triblive.com‘We are not defined by our darkest day’: Pittsburgh remembers Tree of Life victimsAn eclectic mix of Pittsburghers packed a Squirrel Hill auditorium Tuesday night and, for the eighth time, marked the day when a gunman turned a center for Jewish life into a battleground. The evening, thick with memory and ritual, began with a street-corner prayer outside what remains of the scene

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‘We are not defined by our darkest day’: Pittsburgh remembers Tree of Life victims

triblive.com‘We are not defined by our darkest day’: Pittsburgh remembers Tree of Life victimsAn eclectic mix of Pittsburghers packed a Squirrel Hill auditorium Tuesday night and, for the eighth time, marked the day when a gunman turned a center for Jewish life into a battleground. The evening, thick with memory and ritual, began with a street-corner prayer outside what remains of the scene

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‘We are not defined by our darkest day’: Pittsburgh remembers Tree of Life victims

triblive.comGarrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor’s race thanks to skill gamesSpotlight 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. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Republican Stacy Garrity raised more money in the past five weeks than she did during the rest

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Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor's race thanks to skill games

triblive.comGarrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor’s race thanks to skill gamesSpotlight 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. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Republican Stacy Garrity raised more money in the past five weeks than she did during the rest

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Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor's race thanks to skill games

triblive.comEPA response to 2023 Ohio train derailment will be investigated by agency watchdogThe Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment will be investigated after local residents of the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and Vice President JD Vance pressed for the review. The Inspector General of the EPA announced the investigation Tuesday to assess the agency’s

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EPA response to 2023 Ohio train derailment will be investigated by agency watchdog

triblive.comEPA response to 2023 Ohio train derailment will be investigated by agency watchdogThe Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment will be investigated after local residents of the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and Vice President JD Vance pressed for the review. The Inspector General of the EPA announced the investigation Tuesday to assess the agency’s

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EPA response to 2023 Ohio train derailment will be investigated by agency watchdog

triblive.comPa. Turnpike to open Mon-Fayette Expressway expansionThe Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will open two new sections of the Mon-Fayette Expressway to traffic on Nov. 20. The sections will combine to extend the expressway’s northern terminus about 5 miles, from the Route 51 Interchange in Jefferson Hills to Camp Hollow Road in West Mifflin. The expressway is currently

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Pa. Turnpike to open Mon-Fayette Expressway expansion

triblive.comTrump plans to loosen restrictions on methane emissions from oil drillingBILLINGS, Mont. — President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans Tuesday to loosen a Biden-era rule that aimed to reduce planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling. Trump was to deliver the announcement as he campaigned in Texas, according to an administration official speaking on condition of

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Trump plans to loosen restrictions on methane emissions from oil drilling

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A cellphone ban will officially go into effect for Pennsylvania schools. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the bell-to-bell law this week. #cellphone #socialmedia #phone #ban #pennsylvania https://triblive.com/local/regional/shapiro-signs-statewide-cellphone-ban-for-pennsylvania-schools/

triblive.comMcCandless woman helps police, FBI catch courier after being scammed out of $60KA McCandless woman scammed out of $60,000 after a message claiming she had bought child porn appeared on her phone helped authorities catch a courier who came to take another $30,000 from her, according to court filings. Working with the FBI, McCandless police arrested Changsong Huang, 46, of Brooklyn on

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McCandless woman helps police, FBI catch courier after being scammed out of $60K

triblive.comPenguins forward Ben Kindel just happy ‘to be back on the ice’Tuesday was demanding for Ben Kindel. During the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice session in Cranberry, he centered the team’s second line with Egor Chinakhov and Evgeni Malkin on his wings. Then he served as a center of the second power-play unit. It was not an easy day for the 19-year-old. But

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Penguins forward Ben Kindel just happy 'to be back on the ice'

triblive.com8 years after synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh remembers 11 lives through good deedsDan Stein’s passion for mitzvot, the Hebrew word for charitable acts and good deeds, was fueled by what literally ran through his veins and kept his heart beating. The salesman and former substitute teacher, one of 11 Jewish worshippers murdered in a Pittsburgh synagogue eight years ago Tuesday, had a

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8 years after synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh remembers 11 lives through good deeds

triblive.comEat’n Park, Wigle Whiskey team up for Smiley Cookie-inspired spiritThe Smiley Cookie is getting a boozy makeover. Eat’n Park and Strip District-based Wigle Whiskey have teamed up to create Smiley Cookie Whiskey, a new spirit that combines the nostalgic flavors of the sugar cookie with a decidedly grown-up twist. The limited-edition, 70-proof whiskey celebrates the 40th anniversary of Eat’n

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Eat’n Park, Wigle Whiskey team up for Smiley Cookie-inspired spirit

triblive.comEat’n Park, Wigle Whiskey team up for Smiley Cookie-inspired spiritThe Smiley Cookie is getting a boozy makeover. Eat’n Park and Strip District-based Wigle Whiskey have teamed up to create Smiley Cookie Whiskey, a new spirit that combines the nostalgic flavors of the sugar cookie with a decidedly grown-up twist. The limited-edition, 70-proof whiskey celebrates the 40th anniversary of Eat’n

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Eat’n Park, Wigle Whiskey team up for Smiley Cookie-inspired spirit

triblive.comDonnie Iris: Photos through the decadesPittsburgh rock legend Donnie Iris, born Dominic Ierace in Ellwood City, died Monday at age 83. This photo gallery looks back at his life and music career, spanning decades of performances and appearances. More • 10.26.26. Donnie Iris, ‘Ah! Leah!’ singer and Pittsburgh legend, dies • 10.26.26. Donnie Iris’

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Donnie Iris: Photos through the decades

triblive.com8 years after synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh remembers 11 lives through good deedsDan Stein’s passion for mitzvot, the Hebrew word for charitable acts and good deeds, was fueled by what literally ran through his veins and kept his heart beating. The salesman and former substitute teacher, one of 11 Jewish worshippers murdered in a Pittsburgh synagogue eight years ago Tuesday, had a

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8 years after synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh remembers 11 lives through good deeds

triblive.comTim Benz: Mike McCarthy says what most of us have been thinking about the Steelers’ run through OctoberIt was refreshing to hear a coach admit it. It’s not exclusively “one game at a time.” The NFL is not always “a week-to-week business.” Sometimes those guys look at it the same way we do as fans and in the media. They look at the schedule in chunks. They

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Tim Benz: Mike McCarthy says what most of us have been thinking about the Steelers' run through October

triblive.comHempfield cat advocates protest ordinance imposing fines for caring for straysA contingent of community cat advocates on Monday voiced their displeasure with rules recently enacted by Hempfield supervisors to govern the care of stray felines. Local animal rescuers, fosters and others gathered outside the township building before the supervisors meeting to protest an ordinance amendment passed in September that imposes

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Hempfield cat advocates protest ordinance imposing fines for caring for strays

triblive.comVoters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of warJERUSALEM — Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas’ 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who voted just after midday,

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Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war

triblive.comVoters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of warJERUSALEM — Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas’ 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who voted just after midday,

Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war

triblive.com8 years after synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh remembers 11 lives through good deedsDan Stein’s passion for 
mitzvot, the Hebrew word for charitable acts and good deeds, was fueled by what literally ran through his veins and kept his heart beating. The salesman and former...

Eight years after the Tree of Life shooting, Pittsburghers honored the 11 people killed by carrying on causes they cared about — from donating blood to tending a Jewish cemetery.

triblive.comCup of Joe (Starkey): A flood of memories from 25 years at Acrisure StadiumMemories roll as I scroll through my internal album of 25 years at Acrisure Stadium. Not to be morbid, but I’ll be out of sports and maybe dead by the time these next 25 years conclude, so this ...

CUP OF JOE (STARKEY): After 25 years covering games at Acrisure Stadium, the memories aren’t just about the biggest wins or plays — they’re about the people, the snow, the press-box rituals and the moments that still stick. TribLive's Joe Starkey looks back at a quarter-century.

triblive.comFirst Call: Browns coach tries to fix flaw before Steelers game; ex-Steelers DB signs with RavensIn Tuesday’s “First Call,” Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken is trying to fix a problem facing his club as it gets ready to visit Pittsburgh. We know the broadcast crew for the Stee...

In Tuesday’s “First Call,” Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken is trying to fix a problem facing his club as it gets ready to visit Pittsburgh. Plus: We know the broadcast crew for the Steelers-Browns game ... an ex-Steeler is going to Baltimore, while another scored on “Monday Night Football.”

triblive.comDonnie Iris’ death prompts outpouring of tributes on social mediaAs news of beloved Pittsburgh singer Donnie Iris’ death spread Monday, music fans across the country mourned. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, where Iris was a hometown hero, the loss hit especially hard. Reactions, memories and condolences poured in on social media from all corners. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers drummer Joe

Donnie Iris’ death prompts outpouring of tributes on social media

triblive.comTV Talk: ‘The Pitt’ prepares to film in Pittsburgh for season 3 scenesCast members of “The Pitt” met the press Monday afternoon at Allegheny General Hospital in advance of filming exterior scenes in Pittsburgh Tuesday through Thursday for the show’s third season. Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, Patrick Ball and Taylor Dearden answered questions about season three, including the state of mind of

TV Talk: ‘The Pitt’ prepares to film in Pittsburgh for season 3 scenes

triblive.comTrump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey againWASHINGTON — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the legal time limit for when the Justice Department can file a criminal indictment. The allegations

Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again

triblive.comShapiro signs statewide cellphone ban for Pennsylvania schoolsGov. Josh Shapiro on Monday signed a bell-to-bell cellphone ban for Pennsylvania schools. The law, signed by Shapiro at Lenape Middle School in Bucks County, prohibits students from using mobile devices on school grounds throughout the school day, beginning next school year. Some schools in Western Pennsylvania already have cellphone

Shapiro signs statewide cellphone ban for Pennsylvania schools

triblive.comDonnie Iris, ‘Ah! Leah!’ singer and Pittsburgh legend, diesDominic Ierace, the Pittsburgh rock legend known around the world as Donnie Iris, died Monday at 83 after a battle with bladder cancer. Iris, who was born in New Castle, is known for his more than six decades as a musician. He had a lasting hit with “The Rapper” in

Donnie Iris, 'Ah! Leah!' singer and Pittsburgh legend, dies

triblive.comTrump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey againWASHINGTON — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the time limit for when the Justice Department can file a case. The allegations from the

Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again

triblive.comState’s new nurse loan program offers up to $20,000 a yearA state-backed initiative to help nursing students with loan repayment is a step in the right direction to increase the number of nurses working in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh-area nursing school leaders say. But they note it’s only one part of addressing the nursing shortage. The state will offer up to $20,000

State's new nurse loan program offers up to $20,000 a year

triblive.comPittsburgh man guilty of 1st-degree murder in Mt. Oliver slayingA Pittsburgh man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge on Monday found him guilty of first-degree murder stemming from a fatal shooting in Mt. Oliver. Daleron Newman, 26, will receive the mandatory penalty when he is formally sentenced on Jan. 21. Allegheny County Common

Pittsburgh man guilty of 1st-degree murder in Mt. Oliver slaying

triblive.com5 things we learned from Steelers’ win over the Saints in ParisPARIS — Of the Pittsburghers who made the trip to view the Steelers’ 16-10 win against the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France, did any learn any French? How about five other things learned during the game (all French subheads are according to translation by Google Translate): 1. Hommes-chauves-souris

5 things we learned from Steelers’ win over the Saints in Paris

triblive.comCup of Joe (Starkey): Mike McCarthy managed the Steelers’ Paris trip and game quite nicelyAs coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike McCarthy is going to face heavy scrutiny no matter what. He was under extra scrutiny Sunday after a comically absurd coaching performance the previous week in Tampa. McCarthy made Mike Tomlin and maybe even Dan Quinn look like clock-management wizards in that one.

Cup of Joe (Starkey): Mike McCarthy managed the Steelers’ Paris trip and game quite nicely

triblive.comMadden Monday: Steelers win in Paris was too ‘Tomlin-y’The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 5-2 in Paris on Sunday by dropping the New Orleans Saints to 2-5. During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X was unimpressed with the 16-10 victory. “It’s a game they have to win. I’d feel more comfortable if

Madden Monday: Steelers win in Paris was too 'Tomlin-y'

triblive.comNew tax on unearned income could generate more than $50M for cash-strapped PittsburghPittsburgh Councilwoman Barb Warwick plans to introduce a proposal Tuesday that would impose a new city tax on capital gains, dividends and other unearned income in a move projected to generate more than $50 million a year. Warwick, D-Greenfield, said the legislation would create a 2% tax on capital gains,

New tax on unearned income could generate more than $50M for cash-strapped Pittsburgh

triblive.comNew tax on unearned income could generate more than $50M for cash-strapped PittsburghPittsburgh Councilwoman Barb Warwick plans to introduce a proposal Tuesday that would impose a new city tax on capital gains, dividends and other unearned income in a move projected to generate more than $50 million a year. Warwick, D-Greenfield, said the legislation would create a 2% tax on capital gains,

New tax on unearned income could generate more than $50M for cash-strapped Pittsburgh

triblive.comEQT to buy Range Resources in $50B deal to create nation’s largest national gas producerEQT Corp. announced Monday it will acquire Texas-based Range Resources Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at more than $50 billion to form the nation’s largest natural gas producer. The two publicly traded companies said in a news release that they expect the deal to close in early 2027, pending

EQT to buy Range Resources in $50B deal to create nation's largest national gas producer

triblive.comEQT to buy Range Resources in $50B deal to create nation’s largest national gas producerEQT Corp. announced Monday it will acquire Texas-based Range Resources Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at more than $50 billion to form the nation’s largest natural gas producer. The two publicly traded companies said in a news release that they expect the deal to close in early 2027, pending

EQT to buy Range Resources in $50B deal to create nation's largest national gas producer

triblive.comMadden Monday: Steelers win in Paris was too ‘Tomlin-y’The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 5-2 in Paris on Sunday by dropping the New Orleans Saints to 2-5. During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X was unimpressed with the 16-10 victory. “It’s a game they have to win. I’d feel more comfortable if

Madden Monday: Steelers win in Paris was too 'Tomlin-y'

triblive.comPittsburgh cancer doctors explain why less treatment can sometimes mean better outcomesCancer treatment once followed a simple philosophy: More is better. But decades of research have turned that approach on its head, giving clinicians the world over the tools to treat cancer more precisely — and, in some cases, less aggressively. Today, oncologists are increasingly tailoring treatment plans to individual patients,

Pittsburgh cancer doctors explain why less treatment can sometimes mean better outcomes

triblive.comSteelers vs. Saints: What they’re saying in New Orleans after lossNot so easy in the Big Easy. The New Orleans Saints rolled into Pittsburgh with quarterback Andy Dalton and rolled up a mere 10 points. They were shutout in the second half. We thought things were rough in Pittsburgh. The Saints reside in a division with a .500 team in

Steelers vs. Saints: What they’re saying in New Orleans after loss

triblive.comSteelers vs. Saints: What they’re saying in New Orleans after lossNot so easy in the Big Easy. The New Orleans Saints rolled into Pittsburgh with quarterback Andy Dalton and rolled up a mere 10 points. They were shutout in the second half. We thought things were rough in Pittsburgh. The Saints reside in a division with a .500 team in

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Steelers vs. Saints: What they’re saying in New Orleans after loss

triblive.comSUV veers off road, lands on railroad track at Millvale; driver and passengers not foundAn SUV had to be pulled from railroad tracks in Millvale early Sunday after going off road near Route 28, just past the northbound on-ramp at Millvale, a Shaler fire department said on its Facebook page. The Bauerstown Volunteer Fire Department said that no one was found inside the vehicle.

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SUV veers off road, lands on railroad track at Millvale; driver and passengers not found