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Sewickley stores dealing with supply-chain issues
Toys that David Bishop ordered for Christmas at Big Bang Comics and Collectables likely won’t be here until well after the holidays. Early in November, he still was waiting for the arrival of Halloween items, which he expected would show up at some point this month. “I figure by Easter,...
Not your father’s opening of deer season: Full weekend of buck and doe statewide starts Saturday
For the first time, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will offer buck and doe hunting concurrently statewide for two weeks starting Saturday. It’s not even called the opening of buck season anymore, but the opening of firearms deer season. The regular firearms deer season begins Saturday and includes Sunday , one...
The Stroller, Nov. 26, 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. Highlands High School AFS conducting annual citrus fruit sale Orders are being taken for the annual Highlands High School AFS fruit...
Letter to the editor: Where the ‘fascism’ label belongs
In the simple arrangement of socioeconomic political systems, all systems that use government as a means of production are accurately placed on the left, and all systems that use for-profit corporations to do so are on the right. You cannot place fascism on the left simply because in the German-to-English...
Staffing crisis at Pa. child care centers is upending family routines and slowing the economic recovery
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Baby giggles and occasional cries are supposed to spill from the infant room at The Willow School, where lyrics...
Beaver Falls puts WPIAL Class 2A title on line vs. Serra Catholic
As the Serra Catholic football team prepares to make its first WPIAL championship appearance in 14 years, one thing is for certain: The Eagles aren’t content with simply being in the big game. “Since Day One, we had that goal of getting to Heinz Field,” Serra Catholic coach Jose Regus...
Playoff-regular Deer Lakes returns 4 starters, boasts offensive balance
After making the WPIAL playoffs for a school-record five consecutive seasons, the Deer Lakes boys basketball team doesn’t want to stop at that milestone. The Lancers will start the new season with four returning starters, and the team justifiably is optimistic. Sixth-year coach Terrence Parham welcomes back 6-foot-2 senior Armend...
Laurels & lances: Brain drain, Black Friday, bald eagles
Laurel: To looking for answers. For years, Pennsylvania communities have suffered from a problem called “brain drain.” It’s the unfortunate tendency of state students to graduate from high school and go to Pitt or Penn State or another local college and learn valuable skills only to move away and take...
Officials, volunteers help serve meals at Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh’s North Side
Elected officials from Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, along with staff and volunteers helped serve Thanksgiving meals Thursday afternoon at the Voeghtly Street Mission operated by Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh’s North Side. Pittsburgh Mayor-elect Ed Gainey, as well as current Mayor Bill Peduto, were there to help serve...
Chick’s Picks thankful for WPIAL championship football this holiday weekend
Welcome to Week 13. Chick’s Picks doesn’t think it’s by chance that our final stop on the Highway to Heinz coincides with Thanksgiving. After all, Chick’s Picks has plenty to be thankful for this season, such as: The Birdie: Chick’s Picks is thankful for The Birdie for sharing the TribLive...
New coach has Deer Lakes girls looking mentally, physically strong
A coaching change in the Deer Lakes girls basketball program seems to be working out smoothly. Sam Salih replaced David Petruska, who stepped down during the offseason. Salih has the Lancers working on an eighth consecutive WPIAL playoff appearance. “The transition is doing great,” Salih said. “I see the girls...
Letter to the editor: More volunteering, less letter writing
In response to recent letters to the editor reflecting opinions on a tangle of political differences, I’d like to suggest more time be spent volunteering within communities and less time be spent writing letters to the editor. This way, their letters will stop clogging my Google news feed. Shawn Roberts...
Letter to the editor: Bob Brooks’ generosity far-reaching
Letter-writer David K. Camblin (“Why didn’t Bob Brooks pay for parade permit?,” Nov. 16, TribLIVE) should have done his homework before embarrassing himself. Rep. Bob Brooks donates his salary to various charities throughout the areas he serves, and the list is long. Here are some of the organizations and programs...
Pine-Richland/Mars JROTC cadets bring home awards
Pine-Richland High School/Mars Air Force JROTC cadets attended their first drill competition at McDowell High School in Erie. The cadets earned top awards and included: • Third place Uniform Inspection Team commanded by Cadet Cait Howard • Second place JV Color Guard Team commanded by Cadet Alanna Shaw • Second...
Editorial: And for this, we give thanks
Despite what the Norman Rockwell images have taught us, the fourth Thursday in November is not about perfectly roasted turkeys and gathering around a perfectly set table laid out with white linens and pristine porcelain. It is not about football. Not about Christmas music. Not about dog shows or parades...
Letter to the editor: Medicare Advantage critical for seniors
When I retired, I was worried that I would no longer be able to access quality health care, as I had to transition away from the coverage provided by my employer. Thanks to the recommendation of a friend, I looked into the coverage options through Medicare Advantage. For seniors on...
The Stroller, Nov. 25, 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. Count your blessings this Thanksgiving As you sit down to dinner with your loved ones, take the time to say a...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to health care heroes
As we get closer to two years of fighting this pandemic, I would like to extend my thanks to all the doctors, nurses and EMTs who have fought so hard to save so many lives throughout Western Pennsylvania. You will always be heroes to me and my family for putting...
Police: Teen shot in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood Wednesday
An 18-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood Wednesday. Public Safety spokesperson Cara Cruz said officers were dispatched shortly before 5:10 p.m. to the 70 block of Rochelle Street for two Shotspotter alerts. Police found the teen with a gunshot wound to his leg. Officers applied...
Grouse on the rise: State bird’s population showing improvement after devastation of West Nile virus
Pennsylvania’s state bird population is on an upward trend despite years of decline from West Nile virus. According to Lisa Williams, the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s division chief of wildlife diversity and former state ruffed grouse biologist, the combination of shortened hunting seasons and aggressive habitat work have helped boost grouse...
North Allegheny claims 5th straight PIAA volleyball title
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — It is said to never wake up a sleeping bear. By beating North Allegheny in the first game of their PIAA girls volleyball championship match Nov. 20, Parkland might have woken the sleeping Tiger. North Allegheny rallied to win the next three games to claim its...
Wolf administration asks state Supreme Court to leave school mask mandate in place
The state attorney general’s office, in an expected move, has asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to keep intact the school mask mandate pending the outcome of litigation on the issue. The mandate is set to expire on Dec. 4 following an order by the state Commonwealth Court last week. “The...
While making Westmoreland County finals picks, Birdie sees red on Highway to Heinz
Last week: 2-0 (100 %) Season: 97-37 (72.4%) Whether in packets or by the bottle, the Birdie has a ketchup obsession. An unhealthy Heinz ketchup obsession. Ever since last week when Penn-Trafford and Belle Vernon won semifinal games to advance to the WPIAL finals Saturday at Heinz Field, he has...
Jim Gluch: Scrutinizing Pa.’s stake in infrastructure deal
The local politics of the bipartisan infrastructure bill is worthy of scrutiny as we contend with our 21st-century issues and endeavor to make that future happen. The breakdown of Pennsylvania’s stake in the so-called BID (Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal) was made after its passage in the Senate this summer. It bears...
UPMC, Maxim Healthcare Services spar over millions in hepatitis C settlements
UPMC and the staffing agency that placed with them a radiology technician who infected dozens of patients with hepatitis C continue to battle over who should bear the cost of millions of dollars in court settlements. Court documents show UPMC has paid more than $4 million to settle litigation over...
