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Stone Washington: Proposed legislation could revitalize cities, reduce crime
The signs seem to be popping up in city centers everywhere. “For sale,” “For lease,” “Vacant.” They lie posted on the walls of buildings in downtowns across the country, where large office structures once filled with thousands of employees would arrive each morning for work. These now-empty spaces sit quiet....
Photos: Ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial marks 20th anniversary of 9/11
“We can never move on, but we must continue to move forward,” said Gordon Felt, president of Families of Flight 93. Felt, who lost his brother, Edward, in the crash addressed about 650 fellow family members and invited guests at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversay of the terrorist attacks...
Ex-President Bush slams U.S. violent extremists as ‘children of the same foul spirit’ as 9/11 terrorists
Former President George W. Bush used the occasion of a 9/11 speech to take a thinly-veiled slam at the Jan. 6 insurrectionists and other U.S. political extremists. “We have seen growing evidence that the dangers to our country can come not only across borders but from violence that gathers within,”...
Springdale dominates Summit Academy to stay unbeaten
After what has become a customary sluggish start for visiting teams at Summit Academy’s Steve Sherer Field, the Springdale Dynamos put it all together for a 26-point second quarter and cruised to a 40-14 victory Saturday afternoon. Legend Ausk threw for 100 yards and scored a pair of rushing touchdowns...
Tribune-Review staff writers offer predictions for 2021 NFL season
Every year, the NFL’s communications department is eager to point out how many nonplayoff teams from the previous season either qualify for the postseason or win their divisions the next season. The league’s go-to parity stat is that during 17 of the past 18 seasons at least two division winners...
Sounding off: Vaccination is our moral duty
We have been dealing with the covid pandemic for nearly two years now, and it is becoming part of everyday life. When it first spread out over the country, schools closed and parents were responsible to teach their children or make it possible for remote learning. Before too long came...
George Guido: Fox Chapel’s 1st football season among anniversaries to celebrate in A-K Valley
All kinds of birthdays, anniversaries and milestones galore are part of the late summer and fall of 2021. To start off, the greatest football season in A-K history was 75 years ago in 1946, when the area produced WPIAL champions in all three divisions. New Kensington won Class AA, Springdale...
Patience required as Fox Chapel volleyball program rebuilds
The key word for the Fox Chapel girls volleyball program this year — and maybe even next year — is patience. Second-year coach Diana Andreyko hopes to get the program back to where it was in 2012 when the Foxes were the WPIAL runner-up to Mt. Lebanon. But it will...
Fox Chapel boys soccer ready to add to championship history
Fox Chapel is loaded up and set to make another boys soccer run toward the WPIAL playoffs. That’s not surprising, considering that the Foxes have made the playoffs each of the past 21 seasons. By making a run to the Class 4A semifinals last year, Fox Chapel is experiencing its...
Flora Cardoni and Michael Mann: Keys for Keystone State to tackle climate crisis
Tropical Depression (formerly Hurricane) Ida hit us hard, depositing torrential, flood-inducing rains across a huge swath of the eastern United States. Here in Pennsylvania, dangerous flash flooding and tornadoes destroyed homes and vehicles, disrupted and contaminated water supplies, devastated communities, and resulted in tragic and avoidable deaths. Unfortunately, Ida is...
Letter to the editor: Mayor should pay attention to homicides in Pittsburgh
The following appeared recently in a Real Clear Politics piece about Pennsylvania mayors: “Following last summer’s riots, homicides have about doubled in Pittsburgh in 2021 over the first six months. As recently as April, the city saw a 90% surge in violence, with police officers pleading for more programs and...
Letter to the editor: Work for peace to honor 9/11 victims
When the terrorist attacks were committed on this country 20 years ago, we had one shot to be the United States. One shot to honor the victims of the tragedy by clamoring for peace and restraint. Unfortunately, we blew it. We spiraled into belligerence and terror. We spiraled down the...
Ceremony marks 20th anniversary at Flight 93 National Memorial
Remember. That was the common theme at Flight 93 National Memorial on Saturday: Americans should emulate who they and the nation were the day after Sept. 11, 2001. “We remember the vast majority of Americans were unified in purpose … that time reminded us of the significance of our unity...
The Stroller, Sept. 11, 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. Open house planned at NK senior center The New Kensington Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave., will host an open...
Editorial: To honor the losses of 9/11, remember together
For 20 years, America has had one shared cultural touchstone. Every Sept. 11, we are transported to the day when the whole country held its breath, watching and waiting to see what would happen next in an unbelievable day where things couldn’t possibly get worse, and yet they did, over...
Letter to the editor: What makes America great
I will never forget Sept. 11, 2001. I came home from work, and my wife said, “Something weird is on the TV.” There was a continuous loop of video showing a plane crashing into the World Trade Center. I immediately called my mom, and her first thought was that this...
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 2
Top performers for Week 2 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 288 - Max Blanc, Bethel Park (14 of 29) 284 - Anthony Mackey, Chartiers Valley (11 of 20) 281 - Nick Buckley, Keystone Oaks (27 of 36) 263 - Collin Dietz, Fox Chapel (13 of 21) 251...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 10, 2021
High schools Football Friday’s results WPIAL Nonconference Albert Gallatin 33, Northern Garrett (Md.) 13 Avonworth 21, Freeport 7 Beaver 46, Hopewell 9 Beaver Falls at OLSH, ppd. Belle Vernon 27, Penn-Trafford 7 Bentworth 20, Frazier 19 Burgettstown 57, Avella 8 California 49, Waynesburg Central 7 Canon-McMillan 34, Bethel Park 27...
Week 2 high school football roundup for Sept. 10, 2021: Chartiers Valley tops Keystone Oaks in OT
Chartiers Valley stopped a two-point conversion try by Class 3A No. 4 Keystone Oaks in overtime to pick up a 35-34 nonconference win Friday night. Chartiers Valley’s Anthony Mackey threw his fifth touchdown of the game earlier in overtime to Abe Ibrahim, and Joseph Krug kicked the ensuing extra point....
7 tips for selecting a remodeler
When planning a potential home remodeling project, the list of decisions to make may feel nearly endless. Ultimately, you may find the most important decision is choosing a trustworthy team of professionals to complete the job. For example, an organization like the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) provides...
5 ways to make the most of your money
Working toward financial stability can be a daunting task, but developing healthy spending habits and practicing smart saving can make it easier to plan for the future and take control of your finances. Improve your financial stability and security with these tips from the experts at Credit One Bank, a...
This date in sports history: Sept. 11Video
1886 — The Mayflower defends the America’s Cup by beating Britain’s Galatea in two straight heats. 1937 — Don Budge beats Gottfried von Cramm in five sets to win his first U.S. Open men’s singles title. Budge wins 6-1, 7-9, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1. 1964 — ABC television cancels Fight of...
Defense steps up for Moon in shutout victory over Woodland Hills
When Moon needed it most, its defense came through. The Tigers (3-0) bottled up Woodland Hills (1-2), stopping the Wolverines four times in the red zone to win a 15-0 nonconference game at the Wolvarena Friday night. “Our kids battled,” Moon coach Ryan Linn said. “That was our best defensive...
Monessen beats Charleroi in ‘Battle of the Bridge,’ snaps long losing streak
Since arriving at Monessen, first-year football coach Wade Brown constantly has preached to his players that their time was coming. After the hard work they put in during the offseason and first two nonconference games, he knew they were on the verge of reaping the benefits. Then, Brown saw it...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 10, 2021: John Nogowski homers in Indianapolis rout
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 53-58) crushed Louisville (Reds), 12-3. RHP James Marvel (5-6, 5.24) started, allowing a run and walking three to go along with seven strikeouts over six innings. RHP Keury Mella (8.31) and RHP John O’Reilly (4.43) both pitched scoreless innings. 2B Tucupita Marcano (.228), CF Jared Oliva (.270) and...
