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Sidney Poitier leaves a rich legacy: the ‘freedom to choose’
LOS ANGELES — The long and rich life of Sidney Poitier, who died Jan. 6 at age 94, leaves behind many legacies. But it is his career in Hollywood that may have been the most transformative, changing both an industry and a culture. Having already found some success in the...
Allegheny County prosecutors drop sex charges against former Regent Square restaurateur
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday withdrew charges against a former Regent Square restaurant owner accused of breaking into a woman’s home on Pittsburgh’s South Side and sexually assaulting her. On the paperwork submitted in the case against Adnan Pehlivan, Assistant District Attorney Emma Schoedel wrote that the...
Meg Snead: Investments in human services industries are an investment in our future
For many Pennsylvanians, the people I call our caring workforce that make up the fabric of our social safety net give us the freedom to do our jobs and provide for our families. For those of us with young children, we depend on our early childhood education providers to keep...
Westmoreland happenings: spaghetti dinner, winter breakfast and Vera Bradley bingo
Fundraisers • A spaghetti dinner in memory of Holly Anne Weber will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at First United Church of Christ, Hitchman Street, Mt. Pleasant. Menu: spaghetti and sauce, with or without meat, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost: 10; children, $7. Takeout or dine...
Letter to the editor: Cheneys only Republicans to mark Jan. 6
So I see that Dick Cheney, one of the most hardnosed, diehard members of the Republican Party, has stated that the party is not what is was in the past. He also stated how important it is to recognize the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack. Sadly, Rep. Liz Cheney...
Winter reading, Battle of the Books and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., is requiring masks for all patrons age 2 or older, regardless of vaccination status. Public computers are available for two-hour sessions. Limited meeting rooms and study rooms are available. Toys and playsets are unavailable in the Children’s Department. The book drop is available outside...
Letter to the editor: John Peck’s loss due to opponent’s negative campaign
I don’t think Westmoreland County’s former District Attorney John Peck’s behavior had anything to do with his election loss to Nicole Ziccarelli (“Could John Peck’s behavior be factor in his loss?,” Jan. 1, TribLIVE). I believe his loss was a combination of her repeated anti-Democratic rhetoric, personal attacks and allegations...
Edmunds: Shopping for a car this year will not be the same
2021 was an unusual year for the automotive industry. While customer demand for new cars rebounded from the economic uncertainty of 2020, automakers found themselves unable to meet that demand because of semiconductor chip shortages and supply chain problems. So what should car shoppers expect for 2022? Much of the...
Editorial: PennDOT should have shined a light on traffic signal
Red lights mean stop. Green lights mean go. Yellow lights mean be careful. Use caution. Slow down. Yield. It is probably the one part of learning to drive that no one really needed to learn. It’s a message that we have been taught forever. It’s a shorthand used for diets...
The Stroller, Jan. 12, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Start the new year off right! 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. Bowling event to benefit cat and kitten rescue A bowling fundraiser to benefit Kiski Valley Vat...
Letter to the editor: Differing views of Jan. 6
I have read many fervent commentaries concerning the infamous Jan. 6 events. The notion that it was an insurrection with the intent to overthrow the U.S. government is laughable. The small percentage of people in attendance who committed violence or entered the Capitol building should absolutely be held accountable. The...
Allegheny Township police force grows with savings from new officers’ lower wages
Following the recent retirement of two veteran police officers, Allegheny Township is hiring three younger, full-time officers and spending less money at the same time. Officials Monday night unveiled a plan to expand the staff of full-time officers from 10 to 11 but with law enforcement budget savings of $11,650,...
Fox Chapel Area High School student briefs
Several Fox Chapel Area High School students have won awards for public speaking, student publications and for diplomatic ability. Six Fox Chapel Area High School students won awards as part of the virtual University of Pittsburgh Model European Union diplomatic simulation. Freshmen Etash Jhanji and Swati Mylarappa won Outstanding Position...
Monroeville Municipal Authority raises sewer rates, water rates unchanged
The Monroeville Municipal Authority’s sanitary sewer rates will increase in 2022, while water rates will remain the same. As a part of the Clean Water Act, the EPA is requiring cities to upgrade their sanitary sewer systems and reduce the environmental impact from sewer overflows into the regions waterways. The...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 11, 2022
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Hills 84, Butler 48 Seneca Valley 63, North Allegheny 61 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 55, Baldwin 49 Peters Township 52, Mt. Lebanon 49 Bethel Park 48, Upper St. Clair 44 Section 3 Central Catholic 72, Hempfield 45 Norwin 69,...
High school roundup for Jan. 11, 2022: Quaker Valley dynamic duo does in Blackhawk
Markus Frank and Adou Thiero each recorded a double-double to lead No. 1 Quaker Valley to a 66-36 Section 2-4A boys basketball win over Blackhawk on Tuesday night. Frank had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Thiero recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds. Jack Gardiner added 12 points for the...
1 rescued, several displaced following Middle Hill District fire
One person was rescued and several people were displaced following a fire in Pittsburgh’s Middle Hill District neighborhood Tuesday evening. Firefighters responded to the 2300 block of Reed Street just after 7:30 p.m., according to emergency officials. One resident was rescued from a porch roof, and was taken to a...
Kiski Area boys deal Woodland Hills 1st section loss of season
The Kiski Area boys basketball team again used a balanced scoring attack Tuesday and handed Woodland Hills its first section loss of the season, 55-48. The Cavaliers were solid behind the 3-point arc, hitting seven from long range, and the Wolverines misfired on all four 3-point attempts. That was a...
Police: Missing man known to frequent Downtown, McKeesport
Pittsburgh police detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate a man last seen in mid-December. Donald Arrington is known to frequent McKeesport and the Downtown Pittsburgh area. He is 6-foot tall and about 280 pounds with brown eyes and gray/black hair. Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141....
Pittsburgh police seek information on missing teen
Police with Pittsburgh’s Special Victims Unit are looking for an 18-year-old man last seen Downtown on Jan. 9. Erick Huvaldo-Lopez Bautista, 18, was seen Downtown on Stanwix Street near Gateway Plaza on Sunday, walking toward Commonwealth Place. Bautista is 5-foot-5, 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was...
Allegheny County Jail now says 87 inmates segregated last month, not 294
Allegheny County officials said that they are refining the way the jail tracks people in segregated housing after they were criticized last week for not following last year’s referendum banning solitary confinement. On Jan. 5, Warden Orlando Harper submitted a report in which he listed 294 people in segregation. On...
Former Greensburg-based dentist accused of killing wife to collect millions in life insuranceVideo
A former Greensburg dentist and big-game hunter is facing federal charges after authorities said he killed his wife during a safari in Zambia five years ago and collected more than $4 million in life insurance. An arrest warrant was issued Dec. 22 for Lawrence Rudolph, 67, who was living in...
Baldwin man gets 22 to 54 years in prison for stalking ex, arranging killing of her boyfriend
Matthew Lambert spent months stalking the mother of his child, using a GPS tracker to follow her movements and sending vile text messages that instilled her with fear. Then he paid three people $5,000 and 25 bricks of heroin to kill the man she was dating as they left Rumerz...
Penn State football team’s 2022 schedule altered by Big Ten
STATE COLLEGE — The 2022 football schedule for Penn State has been altered by the Big Ten, according to changes reflected on the program’s official website. Among the changes: a new opponent from the Big Ten West, a moved bye week and a host of other alterations to the order...
After strong 2021 finish, Mt. Pleasant swimming wants gold
Sandy Felice has high hopes for the Mt. Pleasant swimming team in 2022. And why shouldn’t she? The Vikings are coming off a solid year in 2020-21, particularly on the girls’ side, which finished third as a team at the WPIAL championships last winter. That stellar mark was bolstered by...
