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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...
In brief: Women’s Business Network sets December meetings
Women to meet Women’s Business Network provides members with the tools to be successful, including networking, mastermind groups and ongoing professional education while expanding her circle of influence in the marketplace. All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no cost. To learn more,...
In brief: Time to get ugly at Penn Hills bingo
Holiday event benefits Penn Hills charities Join Penn Hills Rotary for Ugly Sweater Bingo. Dress up in an ugly Christmas sweater or other festive outfit if you choose, have a bite to eat and a few drinks while enjoying bingo Dec. 3 at the Universal Banquet Hall, 2240 Main St.,...
Pine Creek briefs: ‘Fill that Truck’ to benefit needy families
Toy collection underway The 11th annual “Fill that Truck” holiday toy drive to aid local families in the Pittsburgh area through the holiday season. It’s sponsored by Walnut Grill and Women’s Choice Network. Through Dec. 10, new unwrapped toys may be dropped off at all Walnut Grill Restaurants. Toys will...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 27, 2021
High schools Football WPIAL playoffs Championship Saturday’s results Class 5A Penn-Trafford 24, Moon 21 Class 4A Aliquippa 28, Belle Vernon 13 Class 3A Central Valley 52, North Catholic 15 PIAA playoffs Quarterfinals Class 6A Saturday’s result State College 16, Harrisburg 13 Semifinals Dec. 3/4 schedule Garnet Valley (14-0) vs. St....
WPIAL Class 5A final by the numbers: Penn-Trafford 24, Moon 21
Penn-Trafford 24, Moon 21 Penn-Trafford 3-14-7-0 — 24 Moon 7-14-0-0 — 21 How they scored PT: Nathan Schlessinger 34 field goal M: Ben Bladel 44 pass from Tyler McGowan (Jacob Weiland kick) M: Bladel 2 run (Wieland kick) PT: Cade Yacamelli 53 run (Schlessinger kick) PT: Yacamelli 92 pass from...
Pitt men’s soccer advances to NCAA Elite 8 with shutout win over Hofstra
The Pitt men’s soccer team is back in the NCAA quarterfinals after blanking Hofstra, 4-0, in a Sweet Sixteen game Saturday evening at snowy Ambrose Urbanic Field in Oakland. The fifth-seeded Panthers (13-5-1) got two goals from junior Raphael Crivello and additional goals from sophomores Filip Mirkovic and Bertin Jacquesson....
WPIAL Class 4A finals by the numbers: Aliquippa 28, Belle Vernon 13
Aliquippa 28, Belle Vernon 13 Aliquippa 7-14-0-7 28 Belle Vernon 0-0-0-13 13 How they scored A: Tiqwai Hayes 1 run (Emmanuel Gyadumantey kick) A: Hayes 13 run (Gyadumantey kick) A: Donovan Walker 38 pass from Quentin Goode (Gyadumantey kick) BV: Devon Whitlock 5 run (Tyler Kovatch kick) A: Cyair Clark...
Lucille and Clyde Bittner: Put aside differences and help people
As a married couple of 27 years, where one of us identifies as a Republican and the other as a Democrat, we understand better than most the idea that politics shouldn’t make it to the dinner table. During the last election, we were a split Trump and Biden household — and...
Biden: Gas prices will drop, but it’ll take time
WASHINGTON — Americans will see prices at the pump fall “before long,” President Biden said after tapping U.S. oil reserves to ease price pressures and risk a feud with OPEC. In a tweet Saturday while the president was in Nantucket, he said the U.S. effort to ease gasoline prices spans...
Penn State defeats Oregon State at Emerald Coast ClassicVideo
DESTIN, Fla. — Jalen Pickett scored 14 points, Penn State made 12 3-pointers, and the Nittany Lions defeated Oregon State, 60-45, on Saturday, the final day of the Emerald Coast Classic. Penn State (4-2) made 12 of 30 from 3-point distance and had more 3-pointers than two-point field goals (10)....
WPIAL Class 3A final by the numbers: Central Valley 52, North Catholic 15
Central Valley 52, North Catholic 15 North Catholic 7-0-0-8 15 Central Valley 14-31-7-0 52 How they scored CV: Antwon Johnson 1 run (Serafino DeSantis kick) NC: Liam Straub 93 kickoff return (Ethan Marsico kick) CV: Jayvin Thompson 69 pass from Johnson (DeSantis kick) CV: Jack Bible 14 pass from Matt...
NHL postpones 2 Islanders games amid covid-19 outbreakVideo
The NHL postponed two more games for coronavirus-related reasons, making it five this season. Upcoming New York Islanders games Sunday at the Rangers and Tuesday at the Philadelphia Flyers were postponed after additional members of the team went into the NHL’s covid-19 protocol Saturday. General manager Lou Lamoriello said forward...
Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game losing streakVideo
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Hassan Haskins scored five touchdowns, and Aidan Hutchinson had three sacks, helping No. 6 Michigan finally beat No. 2 Ohio State, 42-27, on Saturday to give Jim Harbaugh his first win as a coach against the Buckeyes. The Wolverines clinched the Big Ten East and will...
Hall of Fame defensive lineman Curly Culp dies at 75Video
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hall of Fame defensive lineman Curly Culp, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win their first Super Bowl during a 14-year NFL career, died Saturday of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 75. Culp announced this month that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer....
No. 21 Wake Forest beats BC 41-10, will play Pitt for ACC titleVideo
BOSTON — No. 21 Wake Forest earned a spot in the ACC championship game, getting three passing touchdowns and one more on the ground from Sam Hartman to beat Boston College, 41-10, on Saturday. The Demon Deacons (10-2, 7-1 ACC) will attempt to claim their first league title since 2006...
