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Reading the paper can be depressing and heartbreaking at times, but two things recently lifted my spirits. First was the article about Dominic Dean (“Food passion fuels Milwaukee teen’s restaurant review success, leads to Primanti Bros. visit,” July 1, TribLIVE), and especially how his teacher recognized his interests and thought...

One of Pittsburgh’s favorite performers, organist Paul Jacobs, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. This will be his fifth performance there, rescheduled from March 2020. A concert with Paul Jacobs is always an exciting and uplifting experience, with his superb music-making and delightful commentary. Jacobs...

Dear Greater Latrobe School Board: How dare you ask for a tax increase, especially from those of us without children (“Greater Latrobe OKs 1 mill tax hike, hears more concerns about future of foreign languages” (June 16, TribLIVE)? Most elderly and childless folks received nothing in incentives this year while...

In response to Al Duerig’s letter “Who really benefits from Biden’s tax plans” (July 12, TribLIVE): President Biden is taxing the poor right now. In lockstep coordination with the Federal Reserve, inflation is ruining the purchasing power of the poorest Americans, with senior citizens, single mothers and minorities being hit...

Letter-writer Bob McBride (“Useful idiots of Democratic Party,” May 27, TribLIVE) assumes that many Trib letter-writers watch CNN or other “fake” news. As I see it, Rush Limbaugh was the king of fake and trash news. Donald Trump spread fake news long before and during his presidency, and continues to...

Neighbors heard at least a dozen gunshots early Thursday before police and SWAT officers swarmed a quiet stretch of Gilkeson Road in Mt. Lebanon, where police say a man killed his parents and then opened fire on police. “We were trying to go to sleep when we were awakened by,...

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would punish the City of Pittsburgh for trying to save lives after the 2018 synagogue massacre. House Bill 979 would make it easier for anyone, including out-of-state pro-gun groups like the NRA, to sue local governments who try to stop gun...

The head of the region’s Trout Unlimited chapter supports having a single opening day for trout season in the state — the first Saturday in April — as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is considering. “I would support an earlier opening day because of the impact of climate change...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-38) lost 10-5 to St. Paul (Twins). 2B Tucupita Marcano was 0 for 3 in his Indians debut after being acquired from the Padres in the Adam Frazier trade earlier this week. DH Christian Bethancourt (.282) was 2 for 4 with two doubles and three RBIs. CF Anthony...

Publicize your club meetings, community events 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. Free paper shredding event planned in Lower Burrell A free paper shredding event will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 1...

WASHINGTON — Rep. Conor Lamb is expected to launch a Senate campaign in August, according to three sources familiar with the Pennsylvania Democrat’s decision. Two sources said Lamb is planning a campaign event Aug. 6 at an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union hall in Pittsburgh, with one source noting...

The former director of admissions and financial aid at Sewickley Academy is suing the private school in federal court alleging race discrimination in a recent purge of administrators there. Douglas Leek, who holds a doctoral degree in education and is Black, said that, despite a strong performance evaluation earlier this...

A Central Bucks Regional Police corporal was arrested during the weekend in Atlantic City on an attempted child luring charge, according to authorities. Atlantic City police said Clifford Horn, 54, of Chalfont, was one of four people arrested between Thursday and Sunday for attempting to lure children after a group...

Forward motion is the ultimate goal for Leslie Davis as she takes over as chief executive of health care giant UPMC, whether it be in patient services, insurance or academics. Davis, 62, becomes the first woman to head the multibillion-dollar operation. She takes over officially on Sunday, though outgoing CEO...

The covid-19 pandemic laid bare the truth about deep inequalities in our society. Communities of color were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, and our noncitizen neighbors were among the very hardest hit because they were unable to access covid relief benefits despite the fact that they make up a disproportionate...

On this episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is giving an inside look at a major renovation/expansion project. The warehouse and facility is expanding from 96,000 square feet to 130,000 square feet in a targeted effort to bring the...

Church news • Mt. Olive Church, 515 Pleasant Valley Road, Bullskin , will hold Bible school from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1 to 5 at the church. The theme will be, “On the Beach with Jesus.” Toddlers through adults welcome. Monday will be photo night. Please arrive promptly. There...

Letter-writer John Newhouse says he “Can’t help hating leftists” (July 26, TribLIVE) even though he acknowledges that hating anyone is wrong. Well, Mr. Newhouse, hate is a choice. And in your case, you’ve chosen to hate those whose political views don’t align with your own, thereby betraying the Judeo-Christian values...

An open letter to all drivers who use Route 356 from the Freeport bridge to Weinel Crossroads in Allegheny Township: The speed limit on that road has never changed; it is still 45 mph, not 75 mph, which you seem to think you should be going. Remember, there are families...

Firefighters battled a fire on West Mifflin’s Outlook Drive on Wednesday morning, according to an Allegheny 911 shift supervisor. Crews responded to the fire in the 4400 block of Outlook around 6 a.m. Wednesday. It was the second time in two days that the house caught fire, according to Tribune-Review...

President Biden has pushed us citizens to get vaccinated, which he should be doing. However, over the past six months, thousands of immigrants have crossed our borders from multiple countries. Some of these people have been held; however, many are sneaking into the country and being absorbed into our communities....

The coronavirus pandemic changed how a lot of businesses operate. Restaurants, offices, movie studios — everyone had to rethink how they do things. So did criminals like human traffickers. You might think that at a time when the whole world was locked down because of a contagious disease, the number...

The article “Westmoreland places ‘leveraged bet on market’ to shore up county pension debt” (July 17, TribLIVE) was a well-researched exposé, based on facts and the opinions of many experts, concerning recent steps by the county commissioners and finance director to issue a $140 million pension fund bond. It was...

Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., has returned to normal (pre-pandemic) business hours. It is offering limited meeting and study room spaces, and some programs are taking place in person. For more information, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. Upcoming programs • Animal Sketchbook Project — Calling all artists! Check out...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-37) was pounded by St. Paul (Twins), 16-1. The Indians managed just three hits, including a home run by 3B Hunter Owen (.227) and double by 1B T.J. Rivera (.250). RF Bligh Madris (.257) had a single. RHP Steven Wright (4-5, 7.24) allowed five runs on three hits...