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Pittsburgh director of mobility and infrastructure to join Biden administration
Pittsburgh’s director of mobility and infrastructure is leaving the city to take a role in Washington, D.C., with the Federal Transit Administration. Karina Ricks, who joined the city administration in February 2017, was the first to lead the then-newly created department. “As the very first Director of DOMI, Karina has...
Leslie Ford: We shouldn’t return to welfare as we knew it
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has all eyes on him. Again. This time it’s because he’s questioning his party’s line on whether work matters for people receiving welfare. He recently revealed his reservations with the Biden tax credit, which was transformed into unconditional cash grants: “There’s no work requirements whatsoever. There’s...
Healthy Men: The benefits of weightlifting
Sure-fire, get-in-the-best-shape-of-your-life-or-your-money-back fitness fads have been around for thousands of years. Just in my lifetime, I’ve seen boot camps, Bowflex, CrossFit, hula hooping, Insanity, Jazzercise, kettle bells, P90X, Pilates, pole dancing, spinning, Tabata — and that’s by no means a complete list. Over the years — centuries really — one...
Man to serve at least 26 years in prison for Hill District slaying
An Upper Hill man will serve 26 to 60 years in prison after he was sentenced Thursday for a 2018 shooting death. Montay Bailey, 32, of Upper Hill, was found guilty of third-degree murder and a firearms count in June following a non-jury trial before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge...
Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles to remain closed this weekend
The Haunted Hills Hayride will be closed this weekend, following a fatal shooting at the North Versailles attraction’s opening night on Saturday. Initially, the operators of the Hayride said they would be open this weekend, but they reversed course following a team meeting on Thursday, they said in a Facebook...
Quinn on Nutrition: Tips for finding the best breakfast
Reader RS sends this: “We read your column in our local paper and are wondering if you could give us suggestions for the best breakfast that has protein, fiber, tastes good(!), and is fairly quick/easy to prepare. Kashi isn’t doing it for us! Any ideas are most appreciated!” Glad to!...
Portion of Pierson Run Road in Plum to close for roadwork Sept. 28
Pierson Run Road from Saltsburg Road to Center Hill Road in Plum will be closed Sept. 28 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. according to the Department of Public Works. The closure is to allow crews to work around manholes in the center of the road. The work is part...
Andrew Bacevich: Gen. Milley did the wrong thing for honorable reasons. We need new rules for starting nuclear war
A new book by journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa contains a singularly startling allegation. In the waning weeks of the Trump administration, Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, twice called his counterpart, Gen. Li Zuocheng, of the People’s Liberation Army, offering assurances that the United...
Letter to the editor: We have responsibilities to each other
When I listen to the minority of Americans who are defiant and enraged anti-vacciners and anti-indoor-mask- wearers, I can’t help but think back to when I was a teenage boy, and I was listening to presidential candidate Robert Kennedy over my transistor radio saying that we need to talk about what...
Sewickley Public Library’s StoryWalk returns
Sewickley Public Library’s StoryWalk is back this fall. The library and its community partners invite the residents to visit one of the five fall Sewickley StoryWalk locations this September. These self-guided walking tours pair books with nature by placing storybooks along a walking path for all to enjoy. The upcoming...
Letter to the editor: If masks offer even slim protection, why not wear them?
As I read the articles on the efforts of parents and school districts to deal with the mask/no mask issue, I also read this information: More than a quarter-million children had new cases of covid in just the last week of August, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)....
The Stroller, Sept. 17, 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. Benefit drag queen bingo planned Sunday A drag queen bingo to benefit paralyzed Navy veteran Dan Hika of New Kensington will...
Letter to the editor: Thanks for support of district judge
To the residents of the Derry area: I want to thank all of you for the faith you showed in me over the last 30 years. Back in 1991 when I decided to run for the seat held by retiring Magisterial District Judge Michael Giannini, I could never have imagined...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 17, 2021
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Class 3A North Allegheny 4, Hempfield 0 Nonsection Peters Township 2, Upper St. Clair 0 Football Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Canon-McMillan at Mt. Lebanon, 7:30 p.m. Hempfield at Seneca Valley, 7:30 p.m. North Allegheny at Baldwin, 7 p.m. Norwin at Central Catholic, 7...
Man who confessed from Allegheny County Jail gets 15 to 30 years for Northview Heights killing
A man who confessed to a 2015 shooting death while he was already incarcerated at Allegheny County Jail will serve 15 to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday. Randy Johnson, 26, pleaded to third-degree murder, robbery and conspiracy for killing Deron McCray at his home on Chicago Street...
Moon beats North Hills, backs up No. 1 ranking in Class 5A
For now, the title of top-ranked team in Class 5A seems to fit Moon quite nicely, thank you. The Tigers (4-0) celebrated their first week with that title in the Trib HSSN rankings with a 38-7 victory over fourth-ranked North Hills in a Class 5A showdown. The tone for the...
High school roundup for Sept. 16, 2021: Cooper’s goal lifts Mars past Montour
Aly Cooper scored the decisive goal to lead Mars to a 1-0 girls soccer victory over Montour (4-1, 2-1) in a matchup of top teams in Section 4-3A. Piper Coffield had an assist for the Fightin’ Planets (4-0-1, 4-0). Belle Vernon 11, Albert Gallatin 0 — Morgan Einodshofer scored five...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 16, 2021: Matthew Fraizer, Oneil Cruz homer for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-62) got shut out by St. Paul (Twins), 8-0. RHP James Marvel (5-7, 5.35) got the start, allowing eight runs (five earned), walking two and striking out two over six innings. RHP Keury Mella (7.20), RHP Matt Eckelman (5.16) and RHP Hunter Stratton (4.34) each delivered a scoreless...
Laurels & lances: Winning, losing and playing by the rules
Laurel: To a spectacular run. Victory Brinker’s parents knew what they were doing when they named her. The pint-sized opera singer with a voice as big as all outdoors showed “America’s Got Talent” exactly what kind of talent resides in Unity with her months of appearances culminating in Wednesday night’s...
More questions arise about Allegheny County Jail contractor, including employment history
The man contracted to provide more than $300,000 in training for officers at Allegheny County Jail has been the subject of multiple lawsuits, a foreclosure and federal tax liens in recent years, according to documents obtained by the Tribune-Review. In addition, all four Virginia sheriff’s offices where Joseph Lee Garcia...
Brown named 19th Clark Faculty Chair at Sewickley Academy
A middle school Spanish teacher has been named the 19th Clark Faculty Chair at Sewickley Academy. Jennifer Brown found out about the honor during the back-to-school assembly Sept. 2. Just like previous years, it was a surprise. According to Brown, the Clark Faculty Chair Award is an annual award that...
Former Steelers QB Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges heads to Canada
Canada geese are a common sight throughout Pennsylvania. And now a Duck that made his home in Pittsburgh is heading north to Canada. Quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges signed a three-year contract with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League, the team announced Thursday. “Usually ducks migrate south around this...
Digital hunting licenses become reality for Pennsylvania hunters
Digital hunting licenses now are available to Pennsylvania hunters, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The commission authorized hunters and trappers to carry digital licenses and permits, and the change to a new online license-issuing system, HuntFishPA, has brought the capability for digital licenses with it. But paper harvest tags...
Chick’s Picks gets lost in fantasy world but back in time for Week 3 high school football
Welcome to Week 3. Chick’s Picks loves this time of year, and not just for the high school football or the pumpkin spice everything. She is an avid fan of fantasy football, partaking in two highly competitive leagues this year. As the season kicked off this past weekend, Chick’s Picks...
North Allegheny School Board meeting will be virtual
The North Allegheny School Board has moved its Sept. 22 meeting to 5 p.m. and it will be virtual. A link to the meeting will be provided on the district website. The agenda for the meeting will be posted by the evening of Sept. 20. Those wishing to speak must...
