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Tim Benz: For Paul Skenes, playing the 'stopper' role means something a little different in Pittsburgh these days
After Paul Skenes’ six innings of shutout pitching Monday, Major League Baseball posted a photo of the Pittsburgh Pirates ace ...
1 dead in head-on crash in Washington County
One person died in a head-on collision Tuesday morning in Washington County, authorities say. The Washington County Coroner ...
First Call: Pat McAfee to broadcast from Steelers training camp; what T.J. Watt's contract may do for an AFC North rival
Tuesday’s “First Call” has broadcast information for Pat McAfee’s show at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. We also provide ...
Elimination of a $200 tax could transform nation’s gun regulations
A seemingly small change to a federal law that has regulated some firearms for more than 80 years could be an open door for ...
'It's unbelievable': Andrew McCutchen passes Pirates great Willie Stargell on MLB hits leaders
Andrew McCutchen didn’t windmill his bat or launch a blast into the upper deck but his base hit Monday night against the ...
Pirates sign trio of picks from draft class in 3B Murf Gray, RHP Jack Anker, SS Matt King
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed their first wave of draft picks Monday, adding three college players to their minor-league ...
Letter to the editor: Support the Westmoreland County Fair
Some of my best memories as a kid came from the Westmoreland Fair. I loved walking through the barns and seeing the chickens, cows, sheep and rabbits. These were animals I didn’t get to see up close ...
TV Talk: WQED boss talks impact of $1.8 million fed funds loss
After Congress voted last week to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS and NPR, Pittsburgh’s WQED Multimedia announced an open-to-the-public “state of the station” webinar to address ...
Steelers A to Z: Signed as undrafted free agent, Alaska native Aiden Williams trying to earn spot on O-line
From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ...
Budget office says Trump's tax law will add $3.4 trillion to deficits, leave 10 million uninsured
President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law will add $3.4 trillion to federal deficits through 2034, the Congressional ...
Chris Paul returns to Clippers for what's expected to be his 21st and final NBA season
Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers for what’s expected to be the point guard’s 21st and final NBA season. The ...
Opinion
Editorial: What happens to nursing homes if Medicaid takes a hit?
The total population of senior citizens is 55.8 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Of that, 1.3 million are in nursing homes. That’s about 2.3%. Maybe that doesn’t seem like a lot, but the ...