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Letter to the editor: Why Amazon should be denied in Churchill
The proposal to build an Amazon distribution center in Churchill should not move forward. The developer has failed to submit a valid traffic study to Churchill Borough Council. The traffic study submitted by the developer should not be accepted by the council, as it did not consider: • The impact...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 27, 2021: Greensboro loses to set up winner-take-all Game 5
GREENSBORO (High-A, 2-1) lost 7-5 to Bowling Green (Rays) to set up a winner-take-all Game 5 in the High-A East championship series. RHP Carmen Mlodzinski started and allowed four runs on five hits and three walks in 2.2 innings. After the Grasshoppers tied the score 4-4 in the top of...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 27, 2021
High schools Field hockey Monday’s results Class 3A Hempfield 6, Norwin 0 Tuesday’s schedule Class 3A North Allegheny at Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m. Class 2A Latrobe at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Oakland Catholic, 7:30 p.m. Class A Winchester Thurston at Ellis School, 4 p.m. Nonsection Penn-Trafford at...
High school roundup for Sept. 27, 2021: Salvitti posts low number at WPIAL semifinals
Central Catholic golfers were all over the top of the leaderboard at the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals at Willowbrook CC in Apollo on Monday, with Rocco Salvitti taking medalist honors with an even-par 72. He was followed by teammates Aidan Burchianti (73) and Carter Pitcairn (74) and Shady Side Academy’s...
John Dorfman: My buy-sell ratings on the 20 largest stocks
You won’t find Facebook or Procter & Gamble in the portfolios I run. But that doesn’t mean I never think about them. Once a year in this column, I give my “buy” or “avoid” opinion on the 20 largest stocks. Here are my latest ratings, from the very largest (Apple)...
Pittsburgh City United FC moves into 1st place in division
Pittsburgh City United FC blanked Athletic United FC, 6-0, on Sunday to move into first place in the United Premier Soccer League’s Northeast Conference-Beltway, North Premier Division. Pittsburgh City United is now 5-1 at the midway point of the season, with 15 points, two points ahead of FC Inter Atlantic,...
To avoid Wolf’s veto, Pa. GOP proposes giving voters final say on stricter ID rules, other election changes
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 — Republicans in the state House are advancing a proposal that would give Pennsylvania voters the opportunity to significantly change...
Pittsburgh Pop: How did ‘Sweet Girl,’ ‘The Chair’ do in Nielsen ratings?
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 the possible IATSE strike that would shut down all local scripted series production. How did filmed-in-Pittsburgh “Sweet Girl” and “The Chair” do...
Cousins plead guilty in beating death of 63-year-old Pittsburgh man
Two cousins pleaded guilty to third-degree murder on Monday stemming from a man’s beating death in Pittsburgh last year. Marlon Johnson, 33, and Madera Johnson, 48, will be sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski on Dec. 13. Roger Brown, 63, was found with severe head trauma...
Charcuterie boards aren’t just for meat and cheese anymore
These days, charcuterie doesn’t just mean meat. You can thank covid-19 for that. Long a common feature of social gatherings, the platters garnered fresh attention in the past 18 months as people sought to elevate their at-home snacks. Sure, hungry humans have arranged provisions such as prosciutto and cheese on...
In brief: Candidates forum, Fall Freedom Fest, student news and more in Monroeville
School board candidate forum A Gateway School Board candidate forum will be held via livestream Oct. 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. from Council Chambers, 2700 Monroeville Blvd. Chambers will not be open to the public. To view the forum, tune-in to Monroeville Government Channel 45. Fall Freedom Fest Fall...
In brief: College fair, Women’s Business Network and more in Hampton
La Roche college fair More than 100 colleges and universities will participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness & Sports Center in McCandless. One of the largest college fairs in Western Pennsylvania, the fair will host universities,...
In brief: College fair, Women’s Business Network, Richland history, golf outing and more in Pine, Richland
La Roche college fair More than 100 colleges and universities will participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 4 at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness & Sports Center in McCandless. One of the largest college fairs in Western Pennsylvania, the fair will host...
In brief: PALS meeting, student news and more in Plum, Oakmont
PALS meeting set for October Plum Area Ladies Society (PALS) will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Plum Community Center. Plum Area Ladies Society is a service and social organization open to women from Plum, Penn Hills and surrounding communities. Newcomers are welcome to attend...
In brief: Pasta dinner fundraiser, Shady Side Academy accolades, celebrity golf outing and more in Fox Chapel area
Pasta dinner fundraiser A pasta dinner fundraiser to benefit the Michele Sybo Coleman Family Fund is set for 3 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Parkview Social Hall, 726 Midway Dr., in O’Hara. Tickets for the dinner are available via presale for $10 (13 and older) or $6...
In brief: Ladies society meeting set, student news and more in Penn Hills
Plum Area Ladies Society (PALS) will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Plum Community Center. Plum Area Ladies Society is a service and social organization open to women from Plum, Penn Hills and surrounding communities. Newcomers are welcome to attend PALS meetings, held on...
Week in pictures: Sept. 27, 2021
Here’s a selection of images that caught our eye in the past week from Tribune-Review photographers....
Latrobe cross country teams off to strong starts, eye big-meet success
Christmas season isn’t here yet, but Todd Simpson is ready to hang some ornaments. To Simpson, Latrobe’s long-time cross country coach, “ornaments” are another word for the trophies and medals that decorate the hallways of the school. And he has reason to be festive. About the midway point of the...
Federal prosecutors, defense spar over evidence review in Tree of Life case
Defense attorneys for the man charged in connection with the killing of 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill have said that they will forego a review of hundreds of pieces of physical evidence in the case to protect the health and safety of themselves and...
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Paloma Swankler
The girls soccer program at Norwin is always near the top of the WPIAL, including a state title in 2017. The Knights are winning in a somewhat unconventional way as far as high school soccer goes, with a balanced scoring approach and a first-year coach, Diane Metzger. “She brings a...
Burrell cross country team adding depth to young program
Chris Legters started the Burrell cross country program six years ago and is excited about the interest developing at the school. But the interests of 15- to 18-year-olds can be scattered, and that’s a reality with which Legters has become quite familiar. “I’m very happy with our kids this year,”...
Valley grad Vaun Ross keeps working despite record-setting game for Allegheny footballVideo
Vaun Ross was irritated. He dropped two passes in Allegheny’s 36-28 loss to Wabash on Sept. 18 and wanted to do something to ensure it didn’t happen again. The following Tuesday, during a rainy practice in Meadville, the Valley graduate continually rolled the ball in a puddle and smeared his...
Yuengling’s collaboration chocolate beer with Hershey’s returns
A familiar collaboration beer with Pennsylvania roots is back. D.G. Yuengling & Son’s Hershey’s Chocolate Porter returns as a seasonal release, just in time for the fall holidays. It will be available in bottles and on draft starting this week. “It’s year three of the most epic chocolate and beer...
The Golden Girls, Rolling Stones are now Fisher-Price Little People collectibles
Fisher-Price has launched three new Little People collections that adults may like as much as kids. The Golden Girls, Rolling Stones and Inspiring Women collections went on sale today. The Rolling Stones set features the original band members with their instruments. The price is $19.99 and will be available from...
In brief: Erntedankfest at Old Economy Village, craft show and more around Sewickley
Erntedankfest at Old Economy Village Old Economy Village is holding its annual Erntedankfest 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 2-3. The event celebrates the Fall harvest and many of the tasks done to prepare for winter. Artisans will be cooking, baking and demonstrating many different crafts and skills. There will be music,...
