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FBI raids home of Philly Proud Boys’ vice president to get info about Capitol attack
PHILADELPHIA — The FBI raided the home of the vice president of the Proud Boys’ Philadelphia chapter on Friday, seizing his computer, phone and other electronics to gather information on the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol, his lawyer said Monday. Aaron Whallon Wolkind, 37, woke up around 4...
GOP wants personal voter data to root out fraud, but Pa. already uses a more secure system
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 HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania has spent nearly half a million dollars over the past six years to find and remove outdated registrations...
‘I learned we’re fighters’: No. 7 Penn State faces latest test in rebounding from 1st loss at No. 2 Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Ellis Brooks lingered by the Penn State tunnel at the southeast corner of Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night and surveyed the scene. Iowa fans clad in black and gold poured out of the stands, which held a sellout crowd of 69,250 for the top-five matchup, poured...
Craftsman home renovation ideas that keep character
Craftsman homes trace their roots to the late 19th century. An architectural style inspired by the arts and crafts movement that flourished in Europe and North America for roughly 40 years between 1880 and 1920, the American craftsman home has endured into the 21st century thanks to its beauty and...
Sheldon Jacobson: NHL teams exercising power of choice on vaccinations
The National Hockey League will open its season Oct. 12. As of Oct. 1, just 12 NHL players were reported to not be fully vaccinated, though several are reported to be in line to have their second dose by opening night. This means that no less than 20 teams are...
A year later, Pittsburgh Columbus statue remains covered in Schenley Park
A year after the Italian Sons & Daughters of America sued the City of Pittsburgh over its proposed removal of a statue of Christopher Columbus at Schenley Park, the case remains in limbo — and the 13-foot-tall statue remains covered. An Allegheny County Common Pleas judge who is presiding over...
Dennis Lyons: Haugen’s Facebook testimony should spur action
Did you watch the “60 Minutes” interview with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen? I did and I’ve been thinking about it quite a bit since. As you’ve probably known, Haugen, a former product manager for the company, using her experience and myriad documents she copied before quitting, spoke of how Facebook...
Week in pictures: Oct. 4-Oct. 10, 2021
Here’s a selection of images that caught our eye in the past week from Tribune-Review photographers....
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers’ win, Smith-Schuster’s injury, and preview the PenguinsVideo
“All is right with the world. Hockey is about to start. Penguins season about to get underway. The Steelers are victorious over the Denver Broncos. And Mark is wearing his JuJu Smith-Schuster jersey.” So begins another edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLIVE’s Facebook page. Columnists Tim Benz and mark Madden dive...
Bloomberg: Democrats need spending priorities, not fiscal evasions
As they prepare to spend $1.2 trillion on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, along with a vastly larger sum on a party-line social-policy bill, Democrats might be expected to defend their ambitions on the merits. Instead, progressive leaders seem to be focused on fiscal gimmickry. Their goal is to advance a...
Pittsburgh Pop: What is a ‘Squid Game’ and why did DISH drop AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh?
In this week’s episode of TribLIVE Extra’s “Pittsburgh Pop” podcast, host Tim Benz and TV Talk columnist Rob Owen discuss Pittsburgh pop culture news of the moment, including why DISH Network likely dropped AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. The pair also do a deep dive on “Dopesick,” the new Hulu limited series...
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Ryan Reitler
Ryan Reitler Greensburg Central Catholic Boys soccer “Defense wins championships” might be a cliche, but it seems to have worked the last few years for senior Ryan Reitler and the rest of the Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer team. The Centurions have won the last two WPIAL Class A championships...
Prep your home for winter with these easy fall tasks
This installment of “Home Sweet Home” is presented by Bella Construction There’s nothing quite like the weather in autumn. With the heat of summer finally breaking, it’s time to start enjoying more time outdoors and keep the windows open. With favorable weather, it’s easy to forget the cold and dark...
In brief: Road to close in Plum
Part of Ross Hollow Road to close Oct. 22-25 Ross Hollow Road between Harris Road and Rustic Drive in Plum Borough will close fully at 5 p.m. Oct. 22. The closure, which is part of an ongoing bridge replacement project, is expected to end during the morning of Oct. 25....
Letter to the editor: Fighting back against loss of our freedoms
Once a freedom is lost, you will never get back. Much like a temporary tax, once its on the books, it will never be removed. The Democrats/socialists are using the pandemic and any other crisis to take away many of your personal freedoms. We must fight back now. Steven Ignatz...
In brief: Sewickley Wine Walk, Old Economy Village programs and more
Sewickley Wine Walk The Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Wine Walk is set for Nov. 3. Attendees will be able to experience 30 choice wines as they walk the streets of Sewickley’s business district. Early bird tickets are $35. Only 50 tickets will be available at the door...
Letter to the editor: Ideas to end labor shortage
I have not been tutored in government performance and organization, but it appears that the current shortage in the labor pool may be related to certain well-intended government initiatives gone awry. I cite a brief encounter with a customer service representative who was confined to a wheelchair. Certainly there are...
In brief: Knox Walks for Fitness, Women’s Business Network and more in the Fox Chapel area
Knox Walks For Fitness Knox Walks for Fitness is a community walking group in Blawnox that promotes fun and fitness. The group meets for walks Mondays at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Participants should meet at the Blawnox Community Park or can join the walk along the route. The group walks...
Liz Weston: Fortify your finances against natural disaster
Emergency preparedness experts recommend that you have a “go bag” and a “stay bin” for disasters: kits with supplies to help you survive a few days if you have to evacuate your home or shelter in place. Preparing your finances for natural disasters is also smart. Having cash on hand,...
In brief: Penn Hills Library hosts book launch for ‘Heartly Law?’
The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, is hosting author Will Brandstetter for the launch of his second book Oct. 23. Published by HOP/Shorehouse Books, “Heartly Law?”is a follow-up to the first in the series, “Heartly God?” Brandstetter said “Heartly Law?” is the story of a priest who commits an...
In brief: Richland Township VFD sets open house
Fire department open house The Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house 6-9 p.m. Oct 18. The station is situated at 5857 Meridian Road, Gibsonia. There will be live demonstrations, close-up looks of the fire trucks, tours of the fire house and children’s activities. The fire departments...
In brief: Fall at Salem Church, St. Barnabas Charities clay shoot and more in the North Hills
Salem Church Autumn traditions continue at Salem Church. All children are welcome to Trunk-or-Treat at Salem Church on from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Come in costume for treats, games and story time. It’s also time for pumpkin rolls at Salem. The annual fundraiser is underway, and orders can be placed...
In brief: Elfinwild Lions plan spaghetti dinner
The Elfinwild Lions Club is holding a drive-thru free-will offering spaghetti dinner at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Mt. Royal Blvd., 3-6 p.m. Oct. 16. The dinner includes salad, spaghetti (choice of sausage, beef or veggie sauce), breadstick and dessert. Lantern tours Depreciation Lands Museum will offer a walking tour through our...
Hampton Library sets fall hours, programs
The Hampton Library’s new fall hours are Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m and closed Sundays. Online programs Get inspired to learn a language, flex your brain & investigate the natural world with our new media kits. Follow our blog posts each week...
Letter to the editor: Pitts’ attack on unvaccinated missed some facts
Leonard Pitts Jr.’s column “No vaccine? Goodbye, and good riddance” to me showed that facts don’t matter. The article attacked Americans that are not adhering to the vaccine mandates. Among the many reasons for not complying are that those who had covid-19 have immunity and some are not being vaccinated...
