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Heinz launches campaign targeting hot dog, bun mismatched packaging
Heinz has had it. Tired of seeing hot dogs and buns sold in mismatched quantities — wieners in packages of 10, buns in packs of eight — the world-famous condiment maker launched a campaign Tuesday to encourage manufacturers to finally get on the same page. The ketchup king started a...
Letter to the editor: Cities should focus on crime instead of plastic bags
Regarding the article “Pittsburgh, Philadelphia move ahead with plastic bag bans as Pa.’s preemption nears its end”: These cities would be better off if the cities spent time on stopping the public shootings. Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...
Fireworks destroy Pennsylvania home, displacing family of 8
A family of eight has been displaced after a firework set off nearby destroyed their home in Wilkes-Barre. Four children and four adults, who were just getting ready for bed, rushed out of the burning house around 12:30 a.m. Monday after an aerial firework landed on their back porch, WNEP...
First Friday Hikes, art classes and more with Sewickley’s Nonprofit Corner
Allegheny Land Trust 416 Thorn St., Sewickley. 412-741-2750. alleghenylandtrust.org. First Friday Hikes On the first Friday of every month (barring holidays) join an ALT education staff for a nature hike at one of ALT’s green spaces. On July 9, from 10-11:30 a.m. we’ll be at Audubon Greenway exploring the bugs...
Letter to the editor: Pa. should invest in public health infrastructure
In Pennsylvania’s lawmakers- negotiated budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, a sizable amount will be spent on education and human resources, which is understandable. Few of the federal relief dollars allotted to Pennsylvania will be directed toward investing in our public health infrastructure. Public health officials often have forgone lucrative...
The Stroller, July 6, 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. Free paper shredding event planned in Springdale State Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso will host a free paper shredding event from 9...
Editorial: Westmoreland voters deserve straight answers on elections bureau
Westmoreland County commissioners need to be more forthright about what is happening in the elections bureau. This is becoming a very familiar topic. We have discussed it as three people in the office’s leadership have left under largely undisclosed circumstances in the last year. We have revisited it three times...
Letter to the editor: Senior housing in East Vandergrift
East Vandergrift has benefited from Community Development Block Grants throughout the years. The continuous support of the Westmoreland County commissioners and the county Planning and Development office has contributed greatly to community development upgrades, including the stormwater-sewage separation project and repaving of borough streets. Now, borough officials are working with...
John Dorfman: Thor and KB Home are on the casualty list
You might think only a bumbling company could see its stock decline in the second quarter. After all, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index returned 8.55% for the three months through June. But it isn’t so. About a third of all stocks were down in the quarter. Some are good...
Editorial: The blood you give sustains the life we lead
For blood to do its job, you have to have enough to stay in circulation. That goes for blood inside the body — taking oxygen from the lungs to the heart and back again. It also goes for the blood that circulates out in the world. Having enough blood to...
Tropical Storm Elsa drenches Cuba. Track nudges west, likely easing impact on Florida KeysVideo
MIAMI — South Florida got its first taste of Tropical Storm Elsa on Monday afternoon as the outermost bands began to lash the region with brief, intense bouts of rain likely to last through Tuesday. The storm’s projected track jogged a bit west early Monday — easing the threat for...
After contact tracing data breach, Pa. sidesteps scrutiny on proposed $34M contract
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 — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is working to hire a new company under an even pricier contract to take...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers’ Devin Bush, Pirates’ rough weekend, Stanley Cup FinalVideo
Mark Madden and Tim Benz open up this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLIVE’s Facebook page discussing the scuttlebutt on social media following Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush retweeting a video of a cat falling from a hotel balcony. Bush also made news on social media this week when he...
In brief: Plum students recognized for competition placement, blood drive and more in Plum
Students recognized for competition placement Plum School District officials recognized Oblock Junior High students Kate Henchir, Chris Taylor, Dhruv Thakkar and Mary Bricker at the June 29 school board meeting. They recently took third place in the Eastern Suburb School Program Association Science Bowl. They competed against 14 teams. Plum...
In brief: 5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka, applications open for Richland Municipal (Water) Authority Board and more in Pine, Richland
5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka The 3rd annual 5K Memorial Run/Fundraiser to benefit Treatment Advocacy Center will be Aug. 1 at Hamar Grove, South Ridge Drive (North Park). The race starts at 9 a.m. Participants can run virtually or in person. The entry fee is $20 for adults, $15...
In brief: Student news, Class of 1971 reunion and more in Penn Hills
Student news • Olivia Klonowski (Master of Music in music education) and Jordan Cravener (Bachelor of Science in applied science in civil and construction engineering technology) earned degrees from Youngstown State University. • Jaden Rouse has achieved dean’s list status for the spring 2021 semester at Bucknell University. A student...
In brief: 50-year reunion scheduled, U.S. Open amateur volunteers needed and more in Fox Chapel
50-year reunion scheduled Members of the Fox Chapel Area Class of 1971 are invited to the 50th reunion on Sept. 24. The celebration will be at the Syria Mosque in Cheswick from 5 to 11 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion. A buffet dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a...
In brief: Student news, Church flea market and more in Monroeville
Student news • Nina Singh was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Ithica College. • Nolan Baker (Bachelor of Arts in history) and Bradley Metts (Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance financial management track) earned degrees from Youngstown State University. • Jonelle Menner...
In brief: Democratic meet and greet, 5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka and more in Hampton
McCandless Democratic’s Summer 2021 Meet & Greet Enjoy an evening with candidates, elected officials, local committee members and neighbors at Devlin Park (9955 Grubbs Road, behind Town Hall) on Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Activities are being planned along with raffle baskets. Details...
Jordan Justus and Prajwal Kotamraju: Street-smart ways to help Pa. small businesses recover
When President Biden unveiled his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan in March, he did so not from the White House or a monument in the nation’s capital. The “once-in-a-generation investment in America” was announced at the Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center. The president has frequently held Pennsylvania up as a model of...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s victory, only in America
The other day I was wondering what Donald Trump was like in high school. To which clique did he belong? The jocks, science nerds, vo-techers, band members, academics? I think he was the “outcast” — the loudmouth, overbearing know-it-all who everyone avoids. How did Trump, a twice-impeached, one-term loser, win...
Pittsburgh celebrates Fourth of July with huge fireworks display
Fireworks returned to Pittsburgh on Sunday night to celebrate the Fourth of July. A huge display was put on from Point State Park in Downtown. The celebration included patriotic music and food vendors, and was followed by fireworks presented by Pyrotecnico. Pittsburgh Police spokesperson Cara Cruz said she estimated the...
In brief: Library events, Beth Samuel Jewish Center programs and more around Sewickley
For the fourth consecutive year, Samuel Spanos has earned recognition from Forbes Magazine and was named No. 1 for the state of Pennsylvania on the 2021 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor list. Spanos is a senior vice president, investments and managing director for Raymond James & Associates in Beaver. He earned a...
In brief: Special needs triathlon, dance intensive camp and more in Bethel Park
Special needs triathlon Registration is open for the Spencer Family YMCA’s My Turn to Tri Special Needs Triathlon, which will take place Aug. 15. For more information, email mlloyd@williamscoulson.com. Dance intensive day camp Forest Dancer Intensive will be held 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 20. Cost is $60 and it will...
In brief: 5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka, Democratic meet and greet, more in North Hills
5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka The third annual 5K Memorial Run/Fundraiser to benefit Treatment Advocacy Center will be Aug. 1 at Hamar Grove, South Ridge Drive in North Park. The race starts at 9 a.m. Participants can run virtually or in person. Entry is $20 for adults, $15 for...
