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Letter to the editor: Time to dump Trump
It’s well past time for the GOP to shed Donald Trump and his insanity. Principled conservative values are lost amid the bluster and hate he raises. Trump was nearly the death of us all. Come on, Republicans: Show some spine and dump the Donald. Dan Skantar North Fayette...
In brief: AARP sets spring pasta luncheon
Swing into spring “Harmony in Spring” will entertain during the AARP #595 spring luncheon. This ensemble of five talented ladies will entertain during a lunch of stuffed shells, meatballs, sauce, salad, rolls and dessert. Members ($12) and guests ($15) must make reservations for the March 1 event by mailing checks...
Letter to the editor: What happened to property tax reduction from gambling profits?
Regarding the article “Pennsylvania casinos shatter record, generate $4.7 billion in revenues in 2021” (Jan. 21, TribLIVE): The Pennsylvania Lottery brought in record revenues last year, too — $1.3 billion. I remember when Pennsylvania homeowners were promised a huge reduction in their property taxes if we voted in favor of...
Editorial: Journalism Competition and Preservation Act serves communities by keeping news accessible
Local news is necessary news. All news serves a purpose. National news helps us identify what is happening in our country and how it affects us and how we affect it. State news narrows that focus to the decisions being made in our capital and by our lawmakers and in...
Letter to the editor: Still blaming Trump?
Regarding Edward A. Svitek’s letter “Trump has done enough damage” (Jan. 19, TribLIVE): I would be ashamed to ever admit that I’m a Democrat now, or ever. Hateful people (Democrats) will continue to blame President Trump forever, even though we currently have an unqualified president and vice president who are...
The Stroller, Feb. 3, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, club meetings and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Valentine’s hike planned Feb. 13 at Outdoor Discovery Center Naturalist Dave Beale will lead a free 1-mile Valentine’s forest hike at 10:30...
Letter to the editor: Won’t vote for Corman
When the Central Pennsylvania Republican State Committee Caucus gives him only seven votes out of more than 100 cast in a straw poll for governor, what does Jake Corman, the current president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate, do? He suggests impeachment of the Philadelphia district attorney. As he has...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 2, 2022
High schools Basketball Boys Wednesday’s results Class 5A Section 4 Armstrong 63, Indiana 39 Class 4A Section 2 Central Valley 53, Ambridge 30 Class 2A Greensburg Central Catholic 69, Winchester Thurston 54 Section 4 California 69, Frazier 46 Class A Section 1 Nazareth Prep 48, Eden Christian 45 Section 3...
High school roundup for Feb. 2, 2022: Dramatic win sends Mt. Pleasant into WPIAL wrestling semifinals
Trailing 5-0 in the third period of the next-to-last bout, Duncan Blose pinned Jackson Gwyer at 126 pounds to spark Mt. Pleasant to a 37-28 victory over Beth-Center in the WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals Wednesday night. Noah Gnibus (189) won by decision, Jackson Hutter (215) and Dayton Pitzer (285) recorded...
Student news: Area students named to deans’ lists
The Citadel Brendan Moyer of Gibsonia is among the more than 1,300 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2021 semester at The Citadel. The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose...
U.S. men’s national team inches closer to World Cup berth with win over HondurasVideo
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Until the must-win 3-0 victory over Honduras on Wednesday, the U.S. men’s national team had gotten little out of the first half, out of set pieces and out of star forward Christian Pulisic in its recent World Cup qualifiers. All that changed in the night’s bitter...
Man accused in Wilkinsburg massacre sues Allegheny County over ‘malicious prosecution’
One of two men accused of killing six people and an unborn child in a 2016 massacre in Wilkinsburg on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against the police officers who investigated the case, alleging misconduct and malicious prosecution. The suit, filed by Robert J. Thomas, 33, names as defendants Allegheny...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes control of redrawing state’s congressional map
This article is part of a yearlong reporting project focused on redistricting and gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. It is made possible by the support of Spotlight PA members and Votebeat, a project focused on election integrity and voting access. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court took control of the high-stakes selection...
WPIAL, City League Class of 2022 college football commitments
Here’s a look at where Western Pennsylvania senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels during the early-signing period in December and Wednesday. Division I FBS Name, high school, pos., college Patrick Body, Gateway, DB, Cincinnati* Nick Bryan, Thomas Jefferson, OL, Kent State* Tyreese Fearbry,...
Sex charges thrown out against former McKeesport man accused of impregnating teen foster daughter
An Allegheny County judge on Friday threw out sexual assault charges against a man who was accused of years of abuse that led to his 14-year-old foster daughter becoming pregnant in 1993. Carl Alvin Gilbert, 57, was charged in connection with the case on May 14 — nearly 25 years...
Letter to the editor: Voting Democrat an addiction
I believe that voting Democrat can be an addiction. Democrats continue to vote Democrat for decades while their cities disintegrate into cesspools of drugs, slums, crime, disease and suffocating taxes. For some of them, when they finally can’t stand it any longer, they move — and vote Democrat in their...
Former priest facing sex charges dies 8 days after being found unresponsive in Allegheny County Jail
A 77-year-old man being held in Allegheny County Jail died Sunday at a local hospital — eight days after being found unresponsive in his cell. Paul Spisak, who was jailed Jan. 4 after police said he used a cellphone to record a 13-year-old boy in a Target bathroom stall in...
Gov. Tom Wolf’s final budget address will seek to cement his legacy
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 — This month, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will deliver his eighth and final budget address to a joint session of...
3-star offensive lineman signs with Penn State on National Signing Day
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State seemed to have its Class of 2022 firmed up when it inked 23 signees during the early signing period in December. But Nittany Lions coach James Franklin and his staff want to leave no stone unturned on the recruiting trail, and some of that work...
Kevin Vallier: Why we can’t split the difference on culture
The United States is an outlier among established democracies in two respects: We face both falling social trust and rising polarization. I have argued that the two dynamics connect in a doom loop. Trust in others and institutions falls, leading to greater polarization, which drives trust down even more. That...
Week in photos: Jan. 24-30
A selection of the best photos from Tribune-Review photographers from around the Pittsburgh region during the week of Jan. 24-30. Note: Photos from the Jefferson Hospital ICU were taken Jan. 18 and 20, but ran Jan. 30....
Food podcast: Overcoming transportation hurdles can increase food access, securityVideo
On this week’s episode of the Food Podcast, presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the TribLIVE podcast network, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank looks into transportation and how it impacts food access and food security for families in the Three Rivers Region. “The problem comes when low-income individuals...
DIY or call a professional: Which is right for your remodel?
A do-it-yourself remodel can be a budget-friendly way to freshen up your home. For some projects, it may take just a few YouTube videos to show you how to modernize your space. But not every project is right for amateur renovators. Your skill level, budget and how important the project...
Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN because of relationship with colleagueVideo
In a stunning move, Jeff Zucker resigned as CNN president Wednesday, citing his failure to disclose a relationship with a longtime colleague. The prominent media executive’s sudden departure was announced in a memo sent to CNN employees, sending shock waves through the WarnerMedia unit. “As part of the investigation into...
Colleen Hroncich: Education choice can prevent fights over covid policies
“One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to education.” This is a phrase that education-choice advocates have voiced for years to explain why families need options. But it’s never been truer than today while dealing with covid-19. Before Christmas break, many Pennsylvania school districts had considered moving to remote...
