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Letter to the editor: Arbery’s name should have been in headline
Your Nov. 25 front-page headline “3 found guilty of killing Black man in Georgia” sadly points out just what is wrong with our society. That Black man had a name, Ahmaud Arbery. Until society stops seeing and identifying each other by color, the prejudice and hate so rampant now will...
In brief: Ben Avon house tour, Ryan Shazier book signing and more around Sewickley
Ben Avon house tour The Avon Club’s 2021 Ben Avon Holiday House Tour will be Dec. 4. A daylight tour will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and a candlelight tour is from 6-9 p.m. The homes chosen represent a wide variety of architectural styles and designs, and special attention has...
Hampton Community Library sets December activities schedule
Hampton Community Library is open Monday, Friday, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m; closed Sunday. Holiday hours include Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2. Online programs Get inspired to learn a language, flex your brain and...
Letter to the editor: National vs. local journalism
I attended virtually the inaugural symposium of Duquesne University’s Institute for Ethics and Integrity in Journalism, “The Importance of Local Journalism in an Age of Declining Trust in Media.” It was obvious that the keynote speaker and panel members had a wealth of experience in their field, and all shared...
Steelers vs. Bengals: What they’re saying in Cincinnati after win
Bullied by the Bengals. What more is there to say? The Bengals rolled over to the Steelers Sunday in dominating fashion. Cincinnati is making a playoff push. Pittsburgh is making a push for an offseason team overhaul. Still, we checked in with writers in Cincinnati after the 41-10 home win....
Editorial: Most important part of gun ownership is responsibility
With great power comes great responsibility. That’s more than just a good life lesson from the pages of a comic book. It’s an undeniable truth. The more power we hold in our hands, the more responsible we are for what we do with it. Drive a car, and you have...
The Stroller, Nov. 29, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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. Pittsburgh Penguin ticket campaign to benefit local children’s charity Local children’s charity Superheroes Believe in Miracles is participating in the Pittsburgh...
Letter to the editor: Understanding Build Back Better Act
Our country will fundamentally change if the U.S. Senate passes the Build Back Better Act. You need to understand how it will change. The child tax credit will continue for one additional year, at which time the tax credit for a 0- to 6-year-old child will return from the current...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 29
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 29....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 29
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 29....
Pitt women’s volleyball earns No. 3 overall seed for NCAA TournamentVideo
The Pitt women’s volleyball team, which came up just short of earning a spot in the Final Four last season, is among the favorites to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Sunday night, the Panthers (26-3, 13-3 ACC) received the No. 3 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament....
High school sports schedules for Nov. 29, 2021
High schools Football PIAA playoffs Semifinals Class 6A Saturday’s schedule Garnet Valley (14-0) vs. St. Joseph’s Prep (10-2) at Ridley, 7 p.m.; State College (8-5) vs. Mt. Lebanon (13-0) at Altoona’s Mansion Park, 1 p.m. Class 5A Friday’s schedule Imhotep Charter (10-1) vs. Strath Haven (13-1) at Ridley, 7 p.m.;...
After seamless coaching change, Highlands boys basketball team has high expectations again
Of the nearly dozen coaching changes among Alle-Kiski Valley basketball schools, perhaps the final one was the most seamless transition. The Highlands School District elevated former assistant Corey Dotchin to head boys coach shortly after nine-year coach Tyler Stoczynski resigned in October. Dotchin was Stoczynski’s right-hand man as is ready...
Andrew Chew: In Pa., civic engagement is a critical challenge
Northeastern Pennsylvania is defined by its culturally distinct communities, from dense small cities and coal-region boroughs to bucolic townships and newer suburbs. From the beginning, the area has been shaped by a deep tradition of civic engagement — an unseen force defined by volunteerism, pride, community ties and showing up...
Penn State looks ahead to what’s next after loss to Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Daequan Hardy still was enmeshed in the rhythm of the regular season Saturday evening, even after the final whistle had blown on his redshirt sophomore year. The Penn State cornerback kept referring to “next week.” The Nittany Lions have an opportunity next week, Hardy said. He...
Highlands girls basketball team ready to take next step under new coach
After finishing .500 and in fourth place last season in Section 1-4A, the Highlands girls basketball team is ready to make a jump toward the top. With practically everybody back and two newcomers on the scene, the team feels ready. Jason Kerr has taken over as coach, and former Burrell...
Fox Chapel grad Annika Urban shines on national stage for Emory
Fox Chapel graduate Annika Urban closed out another sensational cross country season with a 12th-place finish in the NCAA Division III meet Nov. 20 in Louisville, Ky. A week earlier, the Emory University sophomore placed first at the South Regional Championships, was named the South/Southeast Regional Female Athlete of the...
Rabbi Barbara AB Symons and Rabbi Aaron Bisno: Shining a light on fair representation
Today, Jews throughout the Pittsburgh region, and around the world, gather to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. On this night, we light the Shamash, or the helper candle, to light every candle on the menorah, adding one every night to honor the eight days that a little vial of...
Letter to the editor: Who could replace Mike Tomlin?
I don’t understand who Mark Madden thinks is out there who would do a better job coaching the Steelers than Mike Tomlin (“Steelers’ lack of identity, focus an indictment of Mike Tomlin,” Nov. 20, TribLIVE). Tomlin is already 20th on the all-time wins list, with seven division titles, nine playoff...
Letter to the editor: Parties and politics
Carol Badgley, in her letter “Loss of Bacha as coroner a shame for Westmoreland residents” (Nov. 13, TribLIVE) laments that a political newcomer, Tim Carson, defeated the incumbent, Ken Bacha, as Westmoreland County coroner because, as she explains, “elections have come down to party rather than who is more qualified...
In brief: Christmas concerts return to Allison Park churches
North Hills Chorale set 3 performances The North Hills Chorale will once again present Christmas concerts for the first time since December 2019. Dates and locations of the concert “Joyous Christmas” 3 p.m. Dec. 12. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro will make a difference as governor
While serving communities in the South Hills and Monongahela Valley for over a year, I frequently hear about people’s lack of faith in the country’s ability to improve. There seem to be so many small problems to fix, while the big problems become too large to overcome. To address these...
Editorial: Demand your money’s worth from elected officials
In 2022, many people will be hoping for an increase in salary, but it won’t be a guarantee. Unless you happen to be a Pennsylvania lawmaker. Or judge. Or high-ranking government official. For someone falling into one of these categories, 2022 not only will come with a raise, but it...
The Stroller, Nov. 28, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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. Charity basketball game to feature Burrell, Valley alumni A co-ed basketball game featuring alumni of Burrell and Valley high schools will...
Letter to the editor: Flynn’s call for one religion contrary to Founding Fathers’ views
Michael Flynn, in a recent Awaken America speech, declared, “If we are going to have one nation under God … we have to have one religion.” Flynn’s notion runs contrary to several Founding Fathers’ statements on religion in America based on Old World evils of religion and government connected in...
