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At only 19 years old, a young aristocrat from south-central France embarked on a challenging and lengthy journey to volunteer with the Continental Army under Gen. George Washington. In a letter to his wife, the young man expressed his admiration for the new nation: “The welfare of America ...

Touting a “blockbuster agreement” between U.S. Steel and Japanese manufacturer Nippon, President Donald Trump visited the Mon Valley Irvin Works plant Friday and boasted how the new partnership would help the Pittsburgh-based company to thrive for years to come. “You’re going to stay ...

Remember those who served

Those who spoke Sunday at the National Cemetery for the Alleghenies shared a similar message: When celebrating Memorial Day remember those who gave their lives while fighting for their country. “The biggest thing about Memorial Day is (to honor) those who died in combat,” said Rocky ...

Food truck festival fun

The Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival is the place to be this weekend, with more than 50 food trucks featuring fare to satisfy the hungriest palate. The Observer-Reporter event at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in North Strabane kicked off Friday and ends at 7 p.m. Sunday. In its ninth ...

Veterans search for peace in art

Not all wounds are visible, and perhaps no one understands this better than combat veterans who carry the invisible scars of trauma long after their service ends. According to the 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, an estimated 17 veterans take their own lives each day. ...