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Pennsylvania man who chartered buses to Jan. 6 rally pleads guilty in Capitol breach caseVideo
SCRANTON — Frank Scavo, the man who organized 200 local residents to journey to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, to take part in what they hoped would be a peaceful protest against the election certification in Congress, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one charge, a low level misdemeanor, that carried a...
Veteran Latrobe field hockey team wants title game return
Latrobe field hockey coach Jeff Giordan has goals for his players, in athletics and in life. And he uses the game to blend the two. The Wildcats are coming off a respectable season, going 6-4 in the regular season and reaching the WPIAL Class AA semifinals, losing 2-0 to Fox...
Dr. Buzz Hollander: Lessons from the Ivermectin debacle
Buzz Hollander MD is a family physician on the Big Island of Hawaii with no ideological axes to grind. He tweets @buzzhollandermd. This first appeared in RealClear Science. When podcast king and comedian Joe Rogan reported that he was ill with Covid-19, a media firestorm commenced. This was no surprise,...
Harvest Moon falls in summer this year. Is that unusual?
Harvest Moon 2021 on Sept. 20 falls in summer, which might seem as out of place as pumpkin spice latte in 90-degree weather. But it’s not really that unusual. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, which is the first day of fall on Sept....
Sewickley Academy welcomes students back
Following a tumultuous summer that included a leadership change, the firing of four administrators and one teacher, a lawsuit and a divided community of parents, school is back in session at Sewickley Academy. The first day for students was Sept. 2. “We are excited about the 2021-2022 school year. The...
Christopher Antypas: As we enter flu season, we must prioritize our seniors
As an independent pharmacist, I’ve made a living advising people on the benefits of both curative and preventative medicines. However, never in my career have I seen more attention paid to the importance of mass vaccinations. For the better part of two years, we’ve been hyper focused on creating and...
Penn State’s Noah Cain ‘just feeling blessed’ after return to field, game-winning touchdown
STATE COLLEGE — Noah Cain had plenty on his mind when Penn State kicked off its 2021 season at Wisconsin on Saturday. The junior running back’s hometown of Baton Rouge, La., was in the path of Hurricane Ida, and his relatives’ homes had been damaged in the storm. On top...
Cynthia M. Allen: Texas abortion law is already saving lives. But there’s more to do to help children
FORT WORTH, Texas — Last Wednesday, Lila Rose, the founder of anti-abortion group Live Action, euphorically tweeted, “It’s a beautiful day in Texas, which is on its way to being abortion-free.” Her statement was hyperbolic, but only slightly. On Sept. 1, Texas’ fetal heartbeat law took effect, exposing anyone who...
Verona consignment store helps empower women through sustainable style
The office-turned-storage-area at Shift, a consignment store in Verona, was piled high with hangers, boxes, racks of clothes and bags of donations waiting to be sorted. While the scene might invoke a shudder from orderly types, the shop is anything but disorganized. The donations in the back room found their...
Food Podcast: What happens to food that goes bad?Video
On this week’s episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks about its new partnership with Ecotone Renewables. The partnership is part of its latest efforts to cut down on organic waste by using a new Seahorse Biodigester. The Biodigester, run...
Allegheny County Police arrest Monroeville man in connection with fatal pedestrian crash
Allegheny County Police have arrested Braden Chetsko of Monroeville in connection with the death of a man in a vehicle-pedestrian crash. Monroeville Police were dispatched to the 2700 block of Mosside Boulevard at about 9:20 p.m. on Sept. 1 for the report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. When officers...
Colin P. Clarke: 9/11 may have taught America how to avoid being drawn into another unwinnable war
The last two decades have taught us that a retaliatory invasion may assuage foreign policy hawks or hard-liners, but without a clear strategy and well-defined objectives, a hasty and ill-conceived response can end up causing more harm than the initial attack. The U.S. spent trillions of dollars and lost thousands...
Penn State football coach James Franklin not looking past Ball State
Penn State football is heading into this weekend’s matchup against Ball State as a 22-point favorite at Beaver Stadium, but coach James Franklin is once again making sure his team isn’t looking ahead to next week’s White Out game against Auburn. Franklin tweeted out his weekly “1-0” message this week,...
6 special ways to celebrate grandparents
Ask anyone to recall their most treasured childhood memories, and you’re likely to hear tales about time spent with loved ones, grandparents in particular. As an adult, you may find yourself wondering how to help your kids create those magical moments with their grandparents. However, strengthening their bond with a...
Kid-friendly brain food for busy school days
Starting a new school year, whether in the classroom or online, brings excitement for kids of all ages. Opportunities to see friends, make new acquaintances and explore new areas of interest abound. Along with the exciting times can also come early mornings with hectic moments getting ready, including making sure...
Letter to the editor: Know the science before offering opinions
Christopher Morelli, you must be a liberal (“No vaccine, no treatment,” Aug. 20, TribLIVE). Your name should go on a list of those who think they are smarter than doctors. I had covid. I’m also a two-time cancer survivor. When it comes to masks and the vaccine, all of my...
Jim Rossman: Phone tips for the visually impaired
Google Assistant, Siri can help users with phone calls, text messaging and so much more. I’ve written a few recent columns about technology helping seniors, but I received an email with a slightly different request. “My situation is a little different. My sister is blind. Any ideas of tech that...
Letter to the editor: Many factors contribute to Sewickley Academy’s decline in enrollment
The article which highlighted enrollment trends between independent schools did not specify that Shady Side Academy purchased Fox Chapel Country Day and has seven-day borders. Both contribute to its substantial enrollment. They also have a president and board who are committed to diversifying their campus, not segregating it. They have...
KISS reschedules canceled Star Lake concert for October
KISS is heading back to Star Lake to make good with Pittsburgh fans. The rock band’s Aug. 26 concert the Pavilion at Star Lake was canceled after front man Paul Stanley tested positive for covid just hours before the performance was about to start. Now, the group has announced on...
Letter to the editor: AP’s bias showing on Jan. 6 reporting
The article “Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally” (Sept. 2, TribLIVE) shows just how biased and left-wing the Associated Press has become. The article consistently uses the terms “extremists” and even “pro-Trump rioters” even though this so-called news organization must know that the vast majority of protesters at the...
The Stroller, Sept. 8, 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. Wine and beer festival set Saturday in New Kensington The New Kensington Wine and Beer Festival will be from 5 to...
Editorial: Masks or no, schools must be responsible
The young girl stood with classmates outside Greater Latrobe High School on Tuesday. It was the first day of the state Department of Health’s new mask mandate requiring people in schools and child care centers in Pennsylvania to wear masks as part of efforts to reduce exposure and spread of...
Letter to the editor: Nation must stay on track
We as a nation are heading in the right direction — but we need to stay on track. The American Rescue Plan is helping our neighbors in need to stay in their homes, pay their bills and get vaccinated to help bring an end to the pandemic. According to July...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 7, 2021: Aaron Shackelford hits for cycle in Greensboro rout
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A 52-56) beat Louisville (Reds), 11-4. CF Jared Oliva (.265) had a big night, going 3 for 5 with two doubles, two RBIs and a stolen base. C Christian Bethancourt (.275) added a double and SS Diego Castillo (.400) had a home run and two RBIs. Max Kranick (3-4,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 7, 2021
High schools Field hockey Tuesday’s results Nonsection Penn Trafford 7, Norwin 0 Pine-Richland 6, Hempfield 0 Football Thursday’s schedule Nonconference Southmoreland at Perry Traditional Academy, 7 p.m. Friday’s schedule WPIAL Ambridge at Laurel, 7 p.m. Avonworth at Freeport, 7 p.m. Baldwin at Upper St. Clair, 7 p.m. Beaver at Hopewell,...
