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Norwin grad Allie Plassio determined to help Point Park women’s cross country back to top of conferenceVideo
The Point Park women’s cross country team is used to being top dog in the River States Conference. With decorated runners such as Anna Shields and Alyssa Campbell, the Pioneers long have been the team to beat. But last fall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, a newcomer to the conference, knocked Point Park...
Highlands grad Jaci Bowser will be driving force in growth of Clarion women’s soccerVideo
To be clear: The Clarion football team has not approached Jaci Bowser about becoming its kicker. Not yet, at least. Bowser, a senior on the Golden Eagles women’s soccer team, gained a measure of fame around the WPIAL for being one of the few girls to kick in varsity football...
‘Rosalía is the truth’: How a Spanish flamenco singer defied convention and rewired pop
MEXICO CITY — “It was like I almost drowned!” Inside one of Mexico City’s posh five-star hotels, Rosalía sinks into a cushy office chair across from me, already winded on the third day of her Latin American tour, in support of her universally acclaimed album, “Motomami.” If it wasn’t from...
Kimberly Palmer: How to balance competing savings goals
Saving money sounds straightforward — set cash aside for a future purpose — but in reality, people often face competing savings priorities. We want it all: the travel, the house, the flush savings account. So how do we figure out which savings goals to put first, especially when we’re working...
Letter to the editor: Journalists reveal truth about Mastriano
In his letter “Media biased against Republican candidates” (Aug. 26, TribLIVE), Peter Busowski insists anti-Republican journalists’ stories are full of “innuendo and half truths.” If he is referring to stories about Sen. Doug Mastriano, the Republican candidate for governor, I would like to remind him that Mastriano refuses to do...
Oakmont-Plum area happenings, week of Sept. 12, 2022
Touch a Truck in Oakmont Oakmont Lions Club has partnered with the Oakmont Carnegie Library to present the 2022 Fred Favo Memorial Touch a Truck from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 25. The event is expected to have more than 20 different types of trucks — from police, fire and...
Monroeville area happenings, week of Sept. 12, 2022
Day of Peace The Rotary Club of Monroeville is hosting an International Day of Peace celebration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Peace Pole in Monroeville Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road. Featured are musical performances, an interfaith prayer, candlelight ceremony and opportunities to meet community leaders...
Hampton area happenings, week of Sept. 12, 2022
Legislator hosts senior expo State Rep. Lori Mizgorski, R-Shaler, will host a senior expo for Allegheny County residents from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 at the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road. The senior expo brings together exhibitors from local, county and state agencies to inform attendees of services...
Letter to the editor: America and Pa. need Donald Trump
If you are a Democrat or Republican who hates President Trump, you need to read this. In America you still get the government you vote for. You have elected Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, Democrats, to run Congress, and a Democratic president, Joe Biden. These three, along with the Washington...
In brief: AARP meetings, Ole 5K and more in Pine, Richland
AARP AARP 595 welcomes new members and guests to its meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2842 E. Hardies Road. Join us for great fellowship, luncheons, entertainment and trips. Next meeting is Oct. 4 and reservations are required by calling 412-486-7465....
In brief: Upcoming meetings, Cub Scout sign-ups and more in the Sewickley area
Upcoming meetings Sewickley Historic Review Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the borough building, 601 Thorn St. Leet’s planning commission will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the township municipal building, 194 Ambridge Ave. Cub Scout sign-up night Cub Scout Pack 243 will have its sign-up...
In brief: Road work, Rosedale Beach Club Fall Festival and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Rosedale Beach Club Fall Festival The Rosedale Beach Club will be holding its annual Fal Festival Sept. 15-17 at its location on 5401 3rd St. from 6-10 p.m. There will be rides, games, food and performances. The festival will open with a performance from the Penn Hills Big Red Band....
The Stroller, Sept. 12, 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. Free resource fair planned in Harrison The Building Block of Natrona will...
Letter to the editor: Ever-increasing surveillance state
I’d like to thank the electric company for their service. They have been sending me emails once a week, patting me on the head when I use less electricity, and chiding me when I use more. With their newest surveillance system, they were able to determine that the water heater...
Letter to the editor: Will Fetterman represent our best interests?
Under the Wolf-Fetterman administration we witnessed a covid shutdown with crippling effects to businesses and households. Children suffered incalculable damage in their education due to school closures and virtual learning. Many seniors lost their lives in nursing homes. Sadly, much-needed investigations never took place. Recently it was reported that Philadelphia,...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 12
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 12....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 12
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 12....
‘Women are the reason we can win,’ John Fetterman says at abortion rights rally
John Fetterman looked out at a gymnasium packed with people wearing bright pink “Fetterwoman” T-shirts and predicted that women would be the difference-maker in his closely watched Senate race. “Women are the reason we can win,” Fetterman said in Blue Bell. “Lemme say that again: Women are the reason we...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 11, 2022: Indy racks up 19 runs
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 69-64) hammered Omaha (Royals), 19-9. C Jose Godoy (.212) went 1 for 4 with his fourth homer. LF Brendt Citta (.25) hit a pinch-hit two-run homer, his third, in the eighth inning. 3B Kevin Padlo (.320) went 3 for 3 with two doubles and two RBIs. RF Bligh...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 11, 2022
High schools Soccer Boys Monday’s schedule Class 4A Section 1 Pine-Richland at Central Catholic, 7:30 p.m. Class A Section 4 Bishop Canevin at Carlynton, 8 p.m. Nonsection Altoona at Allderdice, 5:30 p.m. Bentworth at Brentwood, 4 p.m. Brashear at Montour, 6:15 p.m. Connellsville at Mt. Pleasant, 7:30 p.m. Hampton at...
Dennis Roddy: Queen’s death sends Britain into muted mourning
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth’s death came off flawlessly, a passing anticipated for so long that it was code-named for a landmark the British sold to a wealthy American who moved it to Arizona and turned it into a tourist attraction 50 years ago. London Bridge still stands, albeit in Arizona....
Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 11, 2022
Tribune-Review soccer rankings Boys Class 4A Team Rec. Prv 1. Seneca Valley 6-0 1 2. Fox Chapel 3-1-1 2 3. Pine-Richland 4-0 4 4. Upper St. Clair 4-1-1 3 5. North Allegheny 5-1-1 5 Out: None Class 3A 1. Plum 5-0-1 1 2. Moon 5-0-1 2 3. Kiski Area 4-1...
Doug Mastriano’s security bubble insulates him from prying eyes and dissenting views
On a weekday afternoon in late August, Doug Mastriano’s campaign bus pulled up outside Gatsby’s Bar & Grill in suburban Philadelphia just after 1 p.m. The words “Restore Freedom” were emblazoned on the side over a red outline of Pennsylvania. It had been billed as a meet-and-greet. Enthusiastic Republicans were...
Nick Singleton, Penn State’s new game-changer, shows Ohio what a 5-star talent looks like
STATE COLLEGE — Throughout the offseason there were hints, some of them not subtle, from Penn State’s players and coaches about what Nick Singleton could do if he reached the second level of a defense. The five-star signee from Governor Mifflin in the Reading area had destroyed high school opponents...
Letter to the editor: Time to open federal lands, waters to energy development
Natural gas is fueling our economy and powering our energy needs. However, our country has yet to reach its full energy potential thanks to unnecessary government roadblocks and policies that hinder, rather than support, energy growth. It’s time for the federal government to allow for energy development on federal lands...
