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George Will’s April 24 column “Crippling charter schools” falsely states that “charter schools are the most accountable public schools.” In fact charters make up 6% of public schools in Pennsylvania but account for about 25% of the lowest performing schools. They have a large negative effect on the test scores...

Vandergrift’s trash haulers may soon stop picking up large furniture such as sofas with the regular garbage collection. Council has authorized Solicitor Larry Loperfito to makes changes to the borough’s trash collection rules to prohibit borough crews from taking upholstered furniture and mattresses. Instead, residents would have to contact private...

The show goes on The Bradford Woods Couples Club is putting on an original comedy, “The Show Must Go On?” at 8 p.m. May 19-21 at the Bradford Woods Firehall. All profits go to fund local nonprofits. Club members handle all aspects of the show: writing, staging, audio-visuals, props, make-up,...

Sharpsburg appointment Sharpsburg businesswoman Nanci Goldber was named the newest member of the borough’s Human Rights Commission. She was sworn in by Mayor Brittany Reno at the April 28 council meeting. HRC meets the fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Links are posted on the borough’s website, sharpsburgborough.com. Comprehensive...

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports growth of women in business. WBN provides members with the tools to be successful, including networking, mastermind groups, and ongoing professional education, while expanding her circle of influence in the marketplace. All professional women are welcome to visit at no...

High schools Baseball Friday’s results Class 2A Section 3 Jeannette at Northgate, ppd. Nonsection Ambridge at Eden Christian, ppd. Belle Vernon at Charleroi, ppd. Brashear at South Side, ppd. Carlynton at Bishop Canevin, ppd. Cornell at Aliquippa, ppd. Frazier at Avella, ppd. Gateway at Penn Hills, ppd. McKeesport at Woodland...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 13-12) and Louisville (Reds) were rained out. Thursday’s game, which was suspended with the score tied 5-5 in the ninth inning, will be completed at 5:30 p.m. Saturday before the teams play a regular nine-inning game at 6:35 p.m. Friday’s game will be made up as part of...

Thousands of ardent Donald Trump supporters braved the rain and mud Friday for their chance to see the former president, who was returning to Westmoreland County to promote his endorsement of Republican senatorial candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz. The rally, which officially was to start at 8 p.m., transformed the Westmoreland...

The United States has sent $3.7 billion of military support to Ukraine thus far. Now we want to give ten times that amount should Congress agree to President Joe Biden’s latest proposal. Why such a huge increase? Is there a specific goal — other than “whatever (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskyy...

The recent revelation that streaming behemoth Netflix lost subscribers for the first time in more than 10 years stunned Wall Street, spurring a massive sell-off of the company’s stock. Inflation, subscription price increases, more competition, password sharing and the war in Ukraine were factors in the surprise announcement in the...

Why would any politician in their right mind want an endorsement from Donald Trump, and why would any voter in their right mind vote for them? I think Trump should be in prison for trying to overthrow the government, for inciting an insurrection and for treason. A true Christian would...

At first glance, a single building within a community may suggest a random or isolated structure, but under broader scrutiny, a more robust story can emerge, revealing layers of history far beyond what the initial glance suggested. At the intersection of Beaver Road and Village Drive is an important fact,...

Dr. Nche Zama is the epitome of the American dream. As a young teenager, he legally migrated to America to attend college with $20 in his pocket. Through hard work, perseverance and the help of many guardian angels, Zama became a recognized heart and lung surgeon. Now retired, Zama is...

Nearly 2 inches of rain have soaked several parts of Western Pennsylvania, with more on the way into Saturday, according to weather forecasters. Flooding, landslides and other weather-related issues popped up across the region as rain saturated the ground and stormwater began seeking a downhill path via streets and yards....

At the start of the year, Goldfish Swim School teamed up with Big Life Journal to provide tools and resources to help make dreams come true in 2022. Families were encouraged to pick up vision board templates at their local Goldfish Swim School or visit the ‘Goldfish Dream Big Vision...

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. Please include a daytime telephone number. Children welcome at free fishing derby Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Jefferson will have its free Fishing Derby for kids 14 and...

Apparently there is half of $105 million of federal covid relief fund money languishing in a bank somewhere right now with Westmoreland County’s name on it (“Westmoreland’s plan for $105 million in covid relief funds remains elusive”). Your county commissioners want to know how they should spend it. But not...

High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 5A Section 2 Hampton 2, Plum 1 Section 4 Bethel Park 10, Thomas Jefferson 9 Class 4A Section 3 Belle Vernon 6, Greensburg Salem 2 Class 3A Section 1 Shenango 6, Ellwood City 3 Section 2 Keystone Oaks at South Park, ppd. Section 4...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 13-12) was suspended due to weather against Louisville (Reds). The game was tied 5-5 in the ninth with the Indians up to bat in the bottom of the inning. The game will be completed at 5:30 p.m. Friday before the regularly scheduled game. Next: Friday at Louisville (Reds),...

Brooke Boehmer hit the game-tying three-run homer and Mary Langston followed with the game-winning RBI double as Mt. Lebanon scored four runs in the top of the seventh to beat Canon-McMillan, 9-8, and clinch the Section 1-6A softball title outright Thursday. It’s the first section crown for Mt. Lebanon since...

The use of Johnson and Johnson’s covid-19 vaccine, also known as Janssen, has been limited to “certain individuals” over rare blood clot risks, the Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday. It’s now limited to those 18 and older “for whom other authorized or approved covid-19 vaccines are not accessible or...

Coming off last year’s success, a three-game section losing streak in April isn’t the way Highlands wanted to start its baseball season. But the Golden Rams appear to be hitting their stride at just the right time. Highlands (11-5, 6-4) has won five in a row and eight of its...

Laurel: To a vision to move forward. Since October 2018, the corner of Wilkins and Shady avenues in Squirrel Hill has been more than just an intersection. The building has been more than a gathering place. It has been a crime scene, a battleground and a memorial to the 11...

A former South Hills pharmacist who struggled with opioid addiction for decades will serve one year in federal prison after pleading guilty last year to fraud and drug offenses. Timothy W. Forester, 46, of Venetia was sentenced Thursday by Senior U.S. District Judge David S. Cercone on counts including health...

Pennsylvania is experiencing a constitutional conundrum. State legislators, primarily Republicans, have proposed nearly 80 constitutional amendments in the last year, many on politically contentious issues ranging from abortion to voter identification. The allure of these amendments, which don’t need the governor’s signature, among Republicans is instigating growing distress among elected...