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AHN opens latest Healthy Food Center at Forbes Hospital
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has opened its latest Healthy Food Center — at Forbes Hospital. This marks another milestone for this one-of-a-kind program in the western Pennsylvania region, and increasing access to nutritious food for residents of Pittsburgh’s east suburbs and surrounding area. The Healthy Food Center acts as a...
With snow predicted this week, will PennDOT be able to clear the roads with limited staff?
As snow looms in the forecast this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has been trying to fill hundreds of snow plow driver positions across the state to prepare for the upcoming winter weather. And it hasn’t been easy. Currently, PennDOT has filled 40 percent of the 695 temporary operator...
Omicron could overtake delta within weeks, experts say
Some experts are warning that although evidence is still emerging, the highly concerning omicron variant is expected to overtake delta within weeks. “I do expect omicron to displace delta in the coming weeks,” said Stephen Kissler, a disease modeler at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in a...
Jeffrey Manning retires from Allegheny County Common Pleas Court
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey A. Manning, who served on the bench for more than 30 years, has retired. Appointed in 1988, Manning, who previously worked as a prosecutor in the district attorney’s office and the U.S. Attorney’s office in Pittsburgh, was elected to his first 10-year term in...
How Jim Morrison’s final sessions with the Doors produced an LA classic out of chaos
LOS ANGELES — During the period in late 1970 and early ‘71 when Jim Morrison and his bandmates in the Doors were recording their sixth and final studio album, “L.A. Woman,” at their West Hollywood rehearsal space, the singer was drowning in a booze-fueled bender: drunk nearly every night but...
Westmoreland happenings: Choral concert, Christmas tree sale, Toys for Tots collection, more
Christmas events • The Lincoln Highway Experience, 3435 Route 30, Unity Township, will host a free holiday open house featuring the Westmoreland Symphonic Orchestra Quartet from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. There will be hot chocolate, coffee and cookies in the restored 1938 diner and unique holiday gifts by...
Greensburg doctor gets nearly 5 years in prison for painkiller scheme
A former Greensburg doctor who pleaded guilty to health care fraud and conspiracy for illegally prescribing a potent painkiller will serve nearly five years in prison. Thomas Whitten, 71, pleaded guilty in July to taking kickbacks from Insys Therapeutics, a pharmaceutical company that makes Subsys, a painkiller 50 to 100...
Federal court hears arguments in lawsuit over Port Authority’s Black Lives Matter mask ban
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in the federal lawsuit over a Port Authority of Allegheny County uniform policy banning Black Lives Matter facemasks and other political speech. In July 2020, an employee complained about Black Lives Matter facemasks being worn by some bus drivers, prompting...
Sewickley Light Up Night kicks off holiday season
Sewickley’s Light Up Night returned on Dec. 3 following a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic. Judging by the number of folks who came out, the tradition was certainly missed last year. Sewickley Police estimated that between 7,500 and 8,000 people attended, according to Sewickley councilmember and committee chair...
New Kensington-Arnold seats new school board members, fills vacant seat
The New Kensington-Arnold School Board seated four new members Monday night. Nicholas DiCarolis, Jane Graham and Sarah Yurga, all elected in November, were sworn into office by Westmoreland County Judge Anthony Marsili as part of the school board’s reorganization meeting. A former board member also was sworn in to fill...
Dr. Michael Madden: Clearing the air about youth vaping
Recently, the CDC published overwhelmingly positive news: Youth vaping is down by 60% or more since the high watermark (in 2019) of kids using e-cigarettes. But you’d have to use your own calculator to figure that out if you only read the CDC’s report on the data. And the FDA...
Letter to the editor: Republican politicians adrift
Pennsylvania Republicans are like relatives who come to visit during the holidays and just won’t leave at the end of the day. Francois Vukosic Bridgeville...
Editorial: St. Vladimir the patron saint of rebuilding and faith?
St. Vladimir was not your typical holy figure. Long before the majority of Europe became Christian countries, Vladimir was a prince of what would become the Russian city of Novgorod. He later became Grand Prince of Kiev. The titles — including his moniker of Vladimir the Great — sound majestic....
Don’t get duped when donating to charity, Pa. officials warn
It’s the season of giving, and criminals often want to take advantage of donors’ generosity, according to Pennsylvania state government officials. The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities and Pennsylvania Department of State are offering tips to help consumers make sure their contributions go to legitimate charitable organizations. Consumers can...
80 years ago at Pearl Harbor, the world changed
Eighty years ago today, at 7:55 a.m. Pacific Time, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. The sneak attack killed 2,403 Americans, and 1,178 others were wounded. A total of 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed. Only the 9/11 attacks have surpassed...
Monroeville church hosting Service of Light for those in grief
Monroeville United Methodist Church is holding a Service of Light for those who are grieving a loss. The service will be held at the church, 219 Center Road, Monroeville, at 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Christmas can be a painful time of year for those missing a loved one who has...
Letters to the editor: Don’t build the new QV school on the hill, environmental impacts in our area
Don’t build the high school on the hill As residents of Leet Township who agree with the need for a new Quaker Valley High School building, we have attended the long series of our zoning board hearings. The facts and opinions expressed there by experts and citizens make it clear...
Letter to the editor: Dr. Oz, worst kind of snake oil salesman
Regarding the article “Dr. Oz calls Keystone State home as he ponders U.S. Senate bid”: As a retired medical writer who probably spent thousands of hours plowing through medical journals, I find the debate over Dr. Oz’s legal residence much less relevant than the fact that he has long used...
The Stroller, Dec. 7, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your holiday 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. Christmas concert fundraiser planned in Freeport A Christmas concert to benefit Fostering Music will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at...
Letter to the editor: Gun lobby distracts from issues
In his letter to the editor response titled “Mandatory reporting of lost, stolen guns unconstitutional,” Jonathan S. Goldstein cites an obscure and barely relevant court decision in an attempt to distract from common-sense gun safety policy. Sixteen states already have laws that require gun owners to report missing firearms to...
Fox Chapel Area students win O’Brien awards
Four Fox Chapel Area High School sophomores were selected to receive Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) recognition. Annalese Bartolacci, Amelia Costello, Lakshanya Rajaganapathi, and Abraham White have been chosen to attend the Pennsylvania-West HOBY Leadership Seminar June 17-19, 2022. To be considered for selection, the students submit an essay detailing...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 6, 2021
High schools Football PIAA playoffs Class 6A Championship Saturday’s schedule St. Joseph’s Prep (11-2) vs. Mt. Lebanon (14-0) at Hershey, 6 p.m. Class 5A Championship Friday’s schedule Imhotep Charter (11-1) vs. Penn-Trafford (12-2) at Hershey, 7 p.m. Class 4A Championship Thursday’s schedule Bishop McDevitt (12-1) vs. Aliquippa (12-1) at Hershey,...
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2021: Ruffner nets 2 for Upper St. Clair
Colin Ruffner scored two goals in the second period to lead Upper St. Clair to a 4-3 victory over Mt. Lebanon in PIHL Class 3A hockey Monday night. Greyson Bayer and Charlie Sweet also found the back of the net for Upper St. Clair (4-5). Hollis Whalen scored a third-period...
Steelers vs. Ravens Week 13 film study: Smart 2nd-half possessions keyed Steelers victory
NFL football analyst Matt Williamson will break down each of the Steelers games this season in the Trib’s Steelers Film Study. Here’s what he saw in the Steelers’ Week 13 win over the Ravens. The first-place Ravens came to Pittsburgh Sunday afternoon for a crucial divisional meeting with great implications...
Upsized roster boosts enthusiasm in Valley girls basketball program
There was an unfamiliar sight at a Valley High School girls practice last week — players. After struggling with player turnout so often over the past few years, the Vikings had 14 girls on the floor practicing and 22 listed on the roster under new coach Marta Regus. Regus has...
