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Dr. Bennet Omalu testifies at West Mifflin concussion trial
A world-renowned neuropathologist recognized for linking chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, to the game of football testified Monday in Pittsburgh he’s certain that symptoms experienced by a West Mifflin man resulted from blows to the head while playing football. “All it takes is just one season,” Dr. Bennet Omalu told...
In letter released by Shapiro campaign, 60 veterans blast Doug Mastriano’s Confederate uniform photo as ‘shameful’
A group of nearly 60 veterans from Pennsylvania signed a letter deriding Republican candidate for governor Doug Mastriano for being photographed wearing a Confederate Army uniform, calling it “shameful” and saying it’s “an insult to those of us who served and those who continue to serve.” The letter, released by...
John Dorfman: Short-selling contest has repeat winner
Laurent Condon, a professional trader in France, won my Short Sellers Don’t Have Horns short-selling contest — his second triumph in the annual competition. Condon won the contest in 2017-2018 and finished third the following year. He also has excelled in some of my other contests. In addition to the...
Texas Sen. John Cornyn leads Senate GOP push for special counsel in Hunter Biden probeVideo
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and 32 other Senate Republicans are demanding special counsel powers for the prosecutor investigating Hunter Biden, warning Attorney General Merrick Garland to take steps needed to avert political meddling on behalf of the president’s son. “There is no way of knowing the entire...
Skill games company woos Pa. lawmakers with trips to wild Wyoming rodeo
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — “It’s the sounds, the lights, the competition or the experience of a lifetime. Everyone comes for a different reason...
Bethel Park High School named National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education has selected Bethel Park High School as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School, one of 296 throughout the nation. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “As our country continues to recover from...
Prosecutors ask for ‘Pink Hat Lady’ charged in Capitol riots to be placed on electronic monitoring
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to require a Mercer County woman charged in last year’s Capitol riots to wear electronic monitoring while under home confinement. In a motion filed Thursday, the U.S. attorney’s office said Rachel Powell — who became known as “the Pink Hat Lady” — has violated...
Bethel Park-based Harmony Singers recruiting new members
Covid-19 forced Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh to mute all performances for a while, but as the South Hills-based show choir enters its 56th year, members are hoping to restart the music and add some new members. Prior to the pandemic, the volunteer group regularly performed at retirement homes and other...
David McKenzie: Community solar could ease economic pressures
Election season always brings discussion about the issues that are most important to Pennsylvanians. The economy is at the top of the list, with inflation and high energy prices hitting wallets hard. One solution that checks all the boxes on these economic concerns is community solar. Senate Bill 472 and...
California’s dead will have a new burial option: Human composting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will begin allowing an alternative burial method known as human composting in 2027, under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday. Assembly Bill 351 by Assemblymember Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) will create a state regulatory process for natural organic reduction, a method in which...
Paul Muschick: Catholic church sex abuse victims deserve justice. Don’t let the election interfere.
A few weeks ago, Gov. Tom Wolf and legislative leaders announced they had reached a bipartisan agreement to finish the long overdue job of giving long ago victims of child sex abuse an opportunity to seek justice. Let’s just hope their pledge is honored after November’s midterm election. Nothing ever...
Chartiers Valley students excel as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Two Chartiers Valley Seniors are being recognized as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Congratulations to Sean Maddix and Liam Pedersen, who earned high scores on the PSAT exam during their junior year. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in...
Penn State’s Sean Clifford earned his moment at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — Five hours after being hit sticked into a different dimension, Penn State’s Sean Clifford stood at the midfield logo of Jordan-Hare Stadium and took a moment to himself. The scoreboard in front of him was turned off. But the one at Clifford’s back still read the final:...
‘Carnegie Carnegie’: Forever in my heart and mind
September is “Love Your Library” month. ACLA, the Allegheny County Library Association, sponsors “Love Your Library” month for the 46 public libraries in our county. The Buncher Foundation has generally donated $200,000 for a prorated match for donations to local libraries made during the month. In gathering my thoughts on...
Letter to the editor: Economy is not thriving
I think letter-writer Charles Henry (“Signs of a thriving economy,” Sept. 14, TribLIVE) is delusional. His letter was hysterical. He proposes the economy is thriving because of a few statistics. Coincidentally and very funny, the front page of the Trib the same day had the headline “Red hot inflation continues...
Plum-Oakmont-Verona happenings, week of Sept. 19, 2022
Toy drive starts Lower Valley Athletic Foundation’s Christmas Toy Drive begins Oct. 1 and ends the first week of December. There will be donation boxes in Verona at the borough building and Inner Groove Brewing, both along East Railroad Avenue. Organizers are looking for new, unopened toys for children of...
Letter to the editor: Diversity in Westmoreland
I take offense to John Ventre’s letter ”Politicians shouldn’t engineer community makeup” (Aug. 25, TribLIVE). We know no one can force a person to live anywhere against their will, but the community’s attitude toward diversity (and I don’t mean only color) sure plays a big part in a family deciding...
Editorial: Season tickets could be good for more than Steelers games
Season tickets are a great way for fans to not only see their favorite teams but also to show that their commitment goes deeper than a T-shirt or a bumper sticker. Steelers season tickets are a way to timeshare a slice of Acrisure Stadium — that still feels weird —...
In brief: Zombies of the Corn, car wash and more in Pine, Richland area
Star parties See a region of space where stars are being born, catch dazzling views of Jupiter and Saturn, visit the craters of the moon, marvel at our Milky Way Galaxy’s finest clusters and nebulae — it’s all part of the show during the Star Parties sponsored by the Amateur...
In brief: Mavuno Festival, fire safety fair and more around the Quaker Valley
Mavuno Festival returns For 26 years, the Mavuno Festival has celebrated Black, Indigenous and People of Color artistry and culture, thanks to BIPOC artists and educators of the Sewickley community. It’s back at Sweetwater Center for the Arts through Oct. 28. The art exhibition curated by Steve Alexis celebrates Black...
In brief: Penn Hills Senior Center challenge, toy drive and more
Penn Hills Senior Center Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m., Fitness Matters at the Senior Center’s Bring a Friend Challenge runs throughout September. All residents of Allegheny County are invited to attend. New participants will be entered to win a drawing for $50 cash. When an existing participant brings a...
The Stroller, Sept. 19, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Vandergrift museum to host Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser Victorian Vandergrift Museum and...
Letter to the editor: What if Fetterman wins and resigns?
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s health is important to consider in this election, especially since this seat could determine the majority in the U.S. Senate. Why would someone continue to run for an office where the heavy workload is not forgiving to recovery from a stroke? The only reason I can...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 19
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 19....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 19
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 19....
