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Rudzki apparent winner for district magistrate; Noro, Reno apparent winners for mayor in Aspinwall, Sharpsburg
Matthew V. Rudzki is the apparent winner of the Nov. 2 race for the district magistrate seat based in Sharpsburg, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Office of Elections. Rudzki, a Democrat and the outgoing mayor of Sharpsburg, received 4,367 votes, with Independent Jennifer Evashavik receiving 2,691, and...
3 newcomers elected to Oakmont council
Eight candidates were on the ballot for four, four-year terms on Oakmont council. The top vote-getters were Democrats Amanda Pagnotta, Tracey Holst, Jamie Leonardi and Republican John Arnold. Arnold was the only current council member to seek reelection – he was appointed in January to fill the seat vacated by...
Republicans sweep ballots in Plum mayoral, council races
In the Plum mayoral race, Republican Mayor Harry Schlegel beat Democrat David Biondo, 3,524 to 3,390, for another four-year term. Eight candidates were on the ballot to fill four seats on Plum Borough council. The top vote-getters were all Republicans: incumbents Paul Dern and Mike Doyle, as well as newcomer...
After 2-year concert hiatus, ever-surprising Bob Dylan returns to embrace his ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’
MILWAUKEE — Bob Dylan always has had his own sense of time, and timing. When the covid-19 pandemic displaced him from the road for the first extended stretch since 1986, he released his first album of original material in eight years and presented his inaugural streamed concert. Returning to the...
Lee Feinstein: Language is a crucial link in the foreign policy supply chain
A pandemic period of critical shortages, shipping delays and even unfilled prescriptions at CVS reminds all of us that disrupted supply chains thousands of miles away disrupt everyday life on Main Street. It’s exposed vulnerabilities that result from a lack of long-term planning and investment. Quick fixes can only do...
Food Podcast: Food Bank prepares for busy Thanksgiving seasonVideo
On this episode of the Food podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the TribLIVE podcast network, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks turkey. Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for the Food Bank. “Imagine you have trouble getting food on the table at any time of the...
Uncontested races in Sewickley area mainly retain incumbents
Alleppo The Aleppo commissioners race had four incumbent candidates on the ballot for four seats — Republicans George Jones and Daniel Darragh, Democrat Judith Haluka and Amy Richert. Edgeworth In Edgeworth, Republican Mayor Gary Smith ran unopposed and retained his position. There were four Republican incumbent candidates running for four...
Republican Kevin Brobson wins seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court as GOP appears poised to sweep appellate races
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 — Republican Kevin Brobson edged out Democrat Maria McLaughlin to win a spot on Pennsylvania’s highest court, ending a contentious...
Deer Lakes volleyball perseveres through in-season coaching change
One word can be used to describe the Deer Lakes girls volleyball season: necessity. Necessity struck when the school’s assistant principal became the team’s coach during the season. It hit again when the team was forced to rally back in its final game — and nearly did. And, at the...
After roller-coaster regular season, Springdale turns attention to playoffs
Springdale finally reached the finish line last Saturday, being one of the final teams to qualify for the WPIAL football playoffs. The 35-0 victory over cross-river rival Riverview put the Dynamos in the postseason for the 19th time, but the journey was filled with setbacks such as injuries, illnesses and,...
Southmoreland volleyball reflects on up-and-down season
Heather Meyer’s team showed it can compete with some of the best the WPIAL has to offer in Class 2A. But, for the second-year Southmoreland girls volleyball coach, maintaining that level of play was a problem. And one she hopes can be remedied in the coming months. “Our season, we...
Westmoreland happenings: pasta dinner, pie sale and drag queen bingo
Church News • Living Word Congregational Church, Jeannette, will host a Sunday morning musical experience featuring 2-time Dove Award winners Angelo & Veronica at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at the church, 2003 Ridge Road. Public welcome. • Mother of Sorrows Parish, 4202 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville, offers free monthly...
Annmarie Rounds-Sorensen: Carbon pricing and dividends policy would protect Pa. families
Extreme weather has always been a fact of life in America, but few of us can recall a time like this summer when nearly every region of the country was hit by either severe drought, wildfire, flooding or deadly storms. As climate change accelerates, these events are only expected to...
Deputy Mayor Sapp, newcomer Fascio win Penn Hills council race
Three candidates were on the ballot, vying for two seats on Penn Hills council. Democrat and current Penn Hills Deputy Mayor Catherine Sapp received the most votes with 5,749. Joanne Fascio, a newcomer who was cross-filed, will also receive a seat on council, with 4,344 votes. Incumbent and Republican John...
Here are municipal general election race results for the Sewickley area
These unofficial results for the Sewickley area come from the Allegheny County Office of Elections website. Bell Acres The race for Bell Acres council had seven hopefuls running for four, four-year seats. Brock Meanor, who was cross-filed; and Republicans David Renfrew and Michelle Veeck, will retain their seats with 307,...
Letter to the editor: Mothers should make education decisions
Mothers are the best ones to decide what their children are taught. Period. Children are not government property. I don’t want my great-great-grandchildren to be used as pawns in a chess game. Frank Ernhart Greensburg...
Orange juice in a turkey sandwich? It’s part of a nutritious fall meal
With a return to busy fall routines, it can be challenging for many families to find the time to sit down at the table for nutritious meals. Adding an option like Florida Orange Juice to your family’s routine can help fuel them throughout the day. Whether drinking it on its...
Letter to the editor: A message to Democratic leaders
An open letter to Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Bob Casey and Conor Lamb: Please resign. All of you. Plus Pete Buttigieg, AOC, Ilhan Omar, “The Squad,” etc. Fire Merrick Garland. Fire Christopher Wray. Investigate and prosecute Mark Zuckerberg for election interference. No new taxes. No more...
Editorial: Is Westmoreland Co. election confidence just spin?
Last week, Westmoreland County officials were spouting optimism and confidence when it came to the general election. “We’re not getting the same calls and don’t have the same concerns we did,” Commissioner Sean Kertes said. “Overall, our customer service has increased, and it just shows we now have the proper...
The Stroller, Nov. 3, 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. Community library to host pop culture trivia night Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a pop culture Trivia Night at...
Letter to the editor: Battling over race at Gateway
The Gateway School District’s racial achievement gap is in every school building and has been just about every year for at least 16 years. Bottom of the barrel in Allegheny County. To change this, five of nine school board members voted this spring to hire an equity director. Another board...
High school roundup for Nov. 2, 2021: Peters Township, Seneca Valley reach 4A finals
Alex Grim and and Austin Marmol each had a goal and an assist to lead No. 2 Peters Township to a 4-1 victory over No. 6 North Allegheny (15-6) in the WPIAL Class 4A boys soccer semifinals Tuesday night at West Allegheny. Andrew Massucci and Connor Hoye also scored for...
Women, Black candidates lead way in Allegheny County Common Pleas race
In the race for 10 seats on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, the four leading vote-getters as of 9 a.m. Wednesday were Black, while six of the top 10 were women, according to unofficial results. Eighteen candidates appeared on the ballot — whittled down from 39 candidates in...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 2, 2021
High schools Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Friday’s schedule Canon-McMillan (4-6) at North Allegheny (6-4), 7 p.m. Semifinals Friday, Nov. 12 Canon-McMillan/North Allegheny winner at Mt. Lebanon (10-0), 7 p.m. Seneca Valley (7-3) vs. Central Catholic (8-2) at Baldwin, 7 p.m. Class 5A First round Friday’s schedule Woodland Hills...
Brad Raffensperger book details Trump’s pressure to alter Georgia electionVideo
ATLANTA — Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s secretary of state, was sitting at his kitchen table with his wife when President Donald Trump called with an urgent demand: Change the election results. Details of that famous call in January are the centerpiece of Raffensperger’s book published Tuesday, “Integrity Counts.” Raffensperger refused Trump...
