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132-year-old Charleroi glass plant ends production, set to close

Elaine Smith had to hear the Corning whistle one last time. Smith, 70, of Monessen retired in 2020 after a 45-year career at the Pyrex glass plant, which has been a staple in Charleroi for more than a century. She said she was ready for tears to flow Friday for...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: April 11

The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Carnegie Mellon students tense and anxious amid visa revocations

Skand Vijay won’t attempt to visit his home in India until he graduates from Carnegie Mellon University. He’s too nervous about the possibility of not being allowed back into the United States. Vijay hasn’t done anything to jeopardize his visa. Still, as fellow international students are having their visas revoked,...
State’s first Unified eSports League levels playing field at Fox Chapel Area, Freeport Area

For Matt Murslack, the start of every meet for his fledgling unified video gaming club is like stepping onto the field for a real-life big game. The eighth grade teacher at Fox Chapel Area’s Dorseyville Middle School delivers a fiery motivational speech and lessons in sportsmanship. Then the competition starts,...
Morning Roundup: Man in custody after SWAT situation in Pittsburgh; Braddock could join regional police force

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 10: Man in custody after SWAT situation in Pittsburgh A man was taken into custody following a SWAT situation overnight in Pittsburgh’s Summer Hill neighborhood, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. At 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, a man...
Uncertainty still abounds for Western Pa. businesses, consumers despite tariffs pause

Many consumers and business owners across Western Pennsylvania responded Wednesday with a sense of relief to President Trump’s decision to pause most of his hefty reciprocal tariffs on imported goods — and the stock market responded with historic gains. But the 90-day pause doesn’t apply to China, one of the...
Independence Health cuts 151 workers, locations not specified

Independence Health System is laying off 151 employees as it looks to cut costs. Kelly Skoloda, chief marketing and communications officer for the financially challenged regional health care provider, confirmed the staff cuts Wednesday in a statement mirroring a message sent to employees by the system’s president and CEO, Ken...
Pa. mine safety, research offices targeted for closure as president touts coal

The health and safety of coal miners could be in danger if the Trump administration eliminates mine safety employees, including those working at the Mine Safety and Health Administration office in Hempfield that oversees nine states, according to a union official. The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has trumpeted...
Surprise Kevin Spacey appearance at Steel City Con draws social media ire

Many Western Pennsylvania comic enthusiasts reacted with disappointment to Steel City Con’s last-minute announcement that controversial actor Kevin Spacey would attend this past weekend’s event. CJ Gatsby, a loyal customer of Steel City Con, said he waffled on whether to attend this past weekend, but the Spacey announcement solidified it...
Yes, Western Pa. pays more for gas. You might be surprised how much more

If you feel like Western Pennsylvanians pay more for gasoline, you’re right. You can blame geography, experts say. Within the state — already home to the nation’s ninth-most expensive gasoline and the country’s third-highest gas tax — fuel costs more in the Pittsburgh region than almost anywhere, including the Philadelphia...
App aims to help drivers avoid potholes

A New Kensington man and his business partner are taking pothole matters into their own hands … or phones. George Brian has partnered with City Bucket List, an app that helps people get around Pittsburgh while also highlighting attractions and places to eat and drink. He wants the app also...
As deadline looms, Real ID process still frustrating for some

For some, acquiring a Pennsylvania Real ID has been relatively painless, but for others — especially women — the process has been anything but. Starting May 7, Pennsylvanians 18 and older will be required to have a Real ID to board domestic flights, set foot in military bases and enter...
April snow showers: Cold front hitting Western Pa.

Snow is returning Monday to Western Pennsylvania. And local meteorologists say it’s still completely normal at this time of year. Sometimes it snows in April. Jeff Verszyla, meteorologist at WTAE-TV, said Pittsburgh receives on average about 1 inch of snow in April. “So seeing a few flakes in the area...
Trump orders new review of Nippon Steel’s bid for U.S. Steel

President Donald Trump is seeking a new review of Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel. A memo issued Monday by the White House gives the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States 45 days to review the nearly $15 billion deal and say “whether any measures proposed by...
Western Pennsylvanians prepare to capture April showers in rain barrels

As spring and gardening season begin, some Western Pennsylvanians are setting up a tool to harness the results of April showers: rain barrels. Generally placed below a downspout with a small spigot at the bottom, the barrels collect rainwater, keeping it from becoming runoff and storing it for practical use...
After nearly 2,000 hours in office, Trump’s W.Pa. supporters all-in for tariffs, tough talk

President Donald Trump revels in the populism and nationalist rhetoric that riles up his base. This was evident on Wednesday. “This is one of the most important days, in my opinion, in America’s history. It’s our declaration of economic independence. My fellow Americans, this is Liberation Day,” Trump said as...

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