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Letter to the editor: Should business owners be allowed to shoot rioters?
Regarding the article “Internal probe clears officer in Capitol riot shooting” (Aug. 23, TribLIVE): If this is the case, shop owners should be allowed to shoot rioters when they break into their place of business even if the rioters are not armed. Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...
Students, parents protest state school mask mandateVideo
Students at several area school districts walked out of classes Tuesday in protest of the state’s mask mandate. In the Derry Area School District, students reported for school, then left the high school, carrying signs voicing their displeasure at being forced to wear masks. Police and school officials moved the...
Powerhouse ingredients amp up mild chicken
Mild chicken pairs perfectly with assertive seasonings, so we often search out ingredients that deliver bold, one-stroke flavor solutions. For a stir-fry packed with tons of savoriness, a combination of Chinese oyster sauce and Korean gochujang, a fermented red chili paste, delivers just that, plus a balancing, pleasant sweetness. This...
Gardening when it’s dry: Prep soil, select plants wisely
Is your summer a summer of drought? No need to sit back and accept what Mother Nature offers — you can soften the impact of dry weather on your garden. The time to start preparing for dry conditions is long before they occur, but plans made now will help down...
Still time for summertime grilling
It can’t be the end of summer. I’m not ready for summer to end. So I did what any normal American male does when confronted with the sudden realization that his favorite season is about to end: I pouted. But only for a short time. Then I bought a bag...
Letter to the editor: If school leaders won’t protect children, parents must
Thank you, Frank Flori, for your letter regarding the lack of leadership in our school systems and the lack of intelligent and informed decision-making that our children rely on (“Vaccination, not God or selfishness, is the way out”). To allow the loud voices of a few, filled with false information...
Your guide to the ultimate family tree: How to trace your lineage back centuries
Jessica Trotter went from working on a heritage Girl Scouts badge in elementary school to tracing back her lineage three centuries. Now, Trotter, 44, of Lansing, Mich.n, is helping others do the same by exploring genealogy, the study of family and family history. Trotter authors a blog, genieroadtrip.com, packed with...
Ex-etiquette: How to answer ‘Who do you like best?’
Q. I have two bonus children with whom I am very close. My husband and I also added another daughter three years ago. I try to have alone time with all of them and inevitably one will ask, “Who do you like best?” I’m always at a loss for exactly...
Answer Angel: How to solve Incredible Shrinking T-shirt woes
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I would love to get some advice about cotton shirts. I almost always wear simple all-cotton V-necked T-shirts on their own in summer or under sweaters in winter. I have found that no matter what brand I try (and I have tried Lands’ End, L. L.Bean,...
Letter to the editor: Quaker Valley students deserve better
Because many people are concerned about the timing, location, cost and safety of the proposed new Quaker Valley High School, their attention has been diverted from the fundamental issue of how well the Quaker Valley School District is educating our community’s children. Using the figures from the Pennsylvania Department of...
Letter to the editor: Scams, conspiracies and lies
It’s a terrible thing to own a phone and a computer. People try to scam you for your money and spread fake news that only destroys a democracy. They call you for a donation that only goes into their pockets. Give it to legitimate organizations, and most goes into administrative...
Sewickley’s Nonprofit Corner for the week of Sept. 7, 2021
Hair Peace Charities 412-327-5177. hairpeace.org. Recipe for Hope The 16th Annual Recipe For Hope will take place 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Mayernik Center, 498 Camp Horne Road (Avonworth Park). More than 16 television and radio personalities wear aprons and serve their favorite dishes, including Val Porter, Sally Wiggin,...
Letter to the editor: Benefits of electric vehicles
Letter-writer Donald Nelson (“Issues with electric vehicles,” Aug. 28, TribLIVE) makes several comments which call for discussion. First, he says electric vehicles are not suited for long trips. For the most part, they aren’t intended to. Cars like the Chevy Leaf are mostly for a daily commute to work, and...
The Stroller, Sept. 7, 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. Community Library of Allegheny Valley announces new hours Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, Harrison, has announced...
Letter to the editor: In Afghanistan, history repeats itself
The Roman Empire fell, in part, when the government began paying tribute to the invaders rather than defending their borders and allies. President Biden has hastily (and dangerously) withdrawn from Afghanistan, leaving tribute to the Taliban in his wake. Billions in military equipment, including sophisticated aircraft, drones and firearms, were...
Hempfield senior making headlines, helping build girls tennis program
Whether it’s debating the views of world politicians or setting an example in her own life, Alexis Smith has a passion for leadership. Smith is a senior on the Hempfield girls tennis team and is one of the top players in the region. But she also is a standout student,...
Valley tennis uses 5-court strength to pursue playoff goals
Even with all seven of her starters back from last season’s second-place team and the section alignment staying the same, Valley tennis coach Rachael Link is taking no chances. “After finishing second in an extremely competitive section last year, we aren’t taking anything for granted,” the 13th-year coach said. “During...
High school sports schedule for Sept. 7, 2021
High schools Soccer Boys Tuesday’s schedule WPIAL Class 4A Section 1 Butler at North Hills, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at Shaler, 7:30 p.m. Section 2 Bethel Park at Brashear, 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Canon-McMillan, 8 p.m. Peters Township at Baldwin, 7:30 p.m. Section 3 Latrobe at Central Catholic, 7:30...
Highlands Middle School to move to remote learning this week because of covid
Highlands Middle School students will be learning remotely for at least Tuesday through Friday because of a “high number of covid cases,” according to correspondence from the school district to middle school families. “During this time, our buildings and grounds staff will be cleaning classrooms, sanitizing and preparing to welcome...
The Penn State defense steals the show in Wisconsin winVideo
The ability of the Penn State defense to hold a late lead in big games has been the source of frustration for fans over the past several years, but Saturday was not one of those occasions. The Nittany Lions held off two late fourth-quarter Wisconsin drives to seal a bruising...
John Dorfman: My fat profit margin stocks returned 78% in 2020; here’s another 5 to try
It’s been a great year for stocks with fat profit margins. Five fat-margin stocks that I recommended on September 7, 2020 have returned 78.6% through September 3 of this year. Gamco Investors Inc. (GBL), Mario Gabelli’s investment company, led the way with a 136% return. A year ago, I wrote...
Ravens RB Justice Hill reportedly tears Achilles tendon; former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell among players trying out
BALTIMORE — Ravens running back Justice Hill reportedly tore his Achilles tendon in practice last week, likely ending his season and forcing the team to scramble for a replacement ahead of next Monday’s season opener. Hill, who was not at practice Monday, was reportedly hurt Thursday, according to the NFL...
British teen Emma Raducanu keeps rolling, beats Shelby Rogers to advance to U.S. Open quarterfinalsVideo
NEW YORK — British teenager Emma Raducanu, who had to compete in a qualifying tournament to earn a spot in the main draw of the U.S. Open, continued her impressive march through the field with a 6-2, 6-1 flattening of American Shelby Rogers on Monday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Raducanu,...
Overwhelmed morgues belie U.S. illusion of a defanged pandemicVideo
The fast-spreading delta variant has flooded hospitals across the South. It’s killed more people in Florida and Louisiana than the darkest days of the pandemic winter, and left so many covid-19 patients gasping for breath that some places face shortages of medical oxygen. This harsh reality, likely fueled by a...
The coming crisis in dementia care and why Pa. is woefully unprepared
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. Pat Loughney was sleep-deprived and panicked as he dug a partially eaten bar of medicated soap from his wife’s mouth in...
