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Margaret Childs celebrates 100th birthday
On May 30, 2021, Margaret (Peggy) Childs celebrated her 100th birthday. Childs has lived in her Sewickley home for 75 years, where each of her children grew up and where each returned for the milestone event. Childs’ husband, Clinton L. Childs Jr. (1915-2000) served on the Sewickley Borough Council for...
Letter to the editor: ‘Majority’ didn’t disagree with solitary confinement
Everybody is entitled to their opinion. I can’t disagree with that. But given that there was only a 20% turnout in the most recent voting opportunity, I think it is unfair to state that a majority of Allegheny County residents disagree with the use of solitary confinement as a form...
Laurels & Lances: Bikes, bridges and slides
Laurel: To pedaling forward. There may be no more quintessential expression of the freedom of summer vacation than a kid on a bike. It’s exercise. It’s fun. It’s the ability to be and grow and do on their own. But for some kids, a bike is out of reach. On...
The Stroller, June 18, 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. Juneteenth celebration planned Saturday A Juneteenth Community Celebration will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist...
Letter to the editor: Stop politicking, take action
I am sick of hearing about the dire need to protect our federal House and Senate while politicians do nothing about groups like Black Lives Matter and antifa that have burned and pillaged U.S. cities. Apparently, only their elite members should be protected — not businesses or citizens. Some are...
Pirates farm report for June 17, 2021: Mason Martin goes deep twice in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 21-17) beat Memphis (Cardinals) 3-2 in 11 innings. 3B Wilmer Difo hit the game-winning RBI single in the 11th. He went 1 for 5. LF Anthony Alford went 1 for 4 with an RBI single in the fifth. 2B T.J. Rivera went 2 for 4. 1B Will Craig...
Brentwood woman charged in connection with shooting death of North Hills High graduate
A man wanted in connection with the murder of a North Hills honors student remained on the run Friday, but his girlfriend was charged Thursday with helping him escape the scene of the February shooting, according to police. Chayla Robinson, 40, is charged with hindering apprehension in the Feb. 21...
No hard feelings: Chiefs coach Andy Reid extends best wishes to Le’Veon Bell
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Chiefs running back Le’Veon Bell created a social media storm last weekend with some not-so-subtle shots at Kansas City coach Andy Reid. Bell, who joined the Chiefs in 2020 on a one-year deal, posted on Instagram that he would retire rather than play for Reid...
Lawsuit filed by protester who said they were struck by car on Veterans Bridge
A Hazelwood resident who was struck by a car on the Veterans Bridge in Pittsburgh last year during a peaceful march protesting the police killing of George Floyd is suing the driver that struck them. Victoria “Vic” Costikyan, 29, filed the complaint against Dylan Dietrich, listed as being from Jefferson...
High school scores, summaries and schedule for June 17, 2021
High schools Baseball PIAA playoffs Class 6A Finals Friday’s schedule La Salle College vs. North Allegheny at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Penn State, 4:30 p.m. Class 5A Finals Thursday’s result Bethel Park 4, Red Land 2 Class 4A Finals Friday’s schedule New Castle vs. Wyoming Area at Medlar Field...
Democrats waiting for Conor Lamb as Pa.’s 2022 Senate race takes shape
PHILADELPHIA — When U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan decided she wouldn’t run for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat, moderate Democrats lost one of their big hopes for next year’s critical election. But they haven’t freaked out. That’s because in Democratic political circles, there’s widespread belief that U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, a Mt....
Sheldon Jacobson: Will covid-19 create unexpected surprises at the US Open?
Torrey Pines is hosting the 2021 U.S. Open Golf tournament, the third of four professional golf majors played this year. With 156 golfers from across the globe gathering in San Diego, there is much anticipation for the event to be held without any hitches. Recall the pain and frustration displayed...
West Deer Police Chief Jon Lape set to retire, supervisors name Robert Loper to replace him
After 18 years, West Deer is getting a new chief of police. Chief Jonathan Lape is retiring at the end of June, and the township supervisors have appointed Sgt. Robert Loper as the new chief. “There are few people who will have as wide an impact as Chief Lape has,”...
‘Hole in our hearts’: Beltzhoover man sentenced for shooting death of 3-year-old girl
Chassity Clancy was just 3 years old, but she brightened every room she entered. She loved Barbies and the song, “Let It Go.” She liked to play with hair grease — but hated having her hair done. “She could make you laugh and smile just the way she looked at...
Gov. Wolf calls GOP’s election bill ‘driven by fringe conspiracy theories’ as Republican lawmakers crash eventVideo
PHILADELPHIA — The battle to shape public opinion over Pennsylvania Republicans’ proposed election overhaul intensified Thursday, as Gov. Tom Wolf called it an attack on voting rights and GOP lawmakers crashed a news conference in the Philadelphia suburbs to demand he negotiate. Democrats have blasted the proposal as the latest...
North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar named top high school athlete in country
After leading North Allegheny to WPIAL and state championships in volleyball and basketball, Paige Morningstar received a prestigious honor Thursday. She was named the top girls high school athlete in the country by MaxPreps. A 6-foot Louisville recruit, Morningstar helped the Tigers an 18-0 record and a fourth straight PIAA...
John Peck: Pre-K investments can keep kids out of prison
With graduation season upon us, we’re reminded how smart, up-front investments in human potential save money on the back end. When we create quality educational opportunities for our children, we invest in the likelihood that our next generation will be successful, contributing members of the community. No one is born...
Highlands considers girls volleyball program at middle school
Highlands School Board will vote at its regular meeting Monday on whether to create a girls volleyball program at Highlands Middle School. The board agreed to place the proposal on next week’s agenda after hearing a presentation from Athletic Director Drew Karpen. Karpen said that the creation of a middle...
Woman diagnosed with mental illness sentenced to 18 months for Pittsburgh bank robbery
On June 26, 2020, Gloria Anderson, who had a long history of mental illness, made her way to Point State Park and told a police officer on bike patrol she was going to rob a bank. She also said she was going to kill herself. Officers took the 36-year-old homeless...
Concerns over removal of Harvison Road bridge unlikely to save Penn Township span
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will remove the bridge on Harvison Road in 2023, a move Penn Township residents and emergency responders oppose. The bridge, which crosses over the turnpike and connects to Pleasant Valley Road, will be eliminated as part of the commission’s $300 million Total Reconstruction and Widening Project....
Police: Man fired gun during dispute with neighbor who was honking horn in Polish Hill
A Polish Hill man fired four shots at another man who he said would not stop honking his horn and shouting outside his Herron Avenue home, police said. Brandon Jones, 28, is charged with assault for the Wednesday night incident. Pittsburgh police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Herron Avenue...
Adam Marles: Pandemic continues in Pa. nursing homes; funding desperately needed
America is starting to reopen. It’s wonderful to see people reuniting with their loved ones after a year of isolation. Americans are traveling again. Sporting events, like the recent PGA Championship and NBA playoffs, are welcoming crowds. The exuberance at these events is heartwarming and a testament to the miracle...
South Hills Community Wellness celebrates grand opening in Bethel Park
South Hills Community Wellness celebrated its grand opening at 3047 Industrial Blvd. in Bethel Park with a vendor event on June 5. Grove Chiropractic, author and yoga instructor Bryan Tann, ONEHOPE Wine and GlyMed Plus Skincare were among the community vendors in attendance. Jacqueline Battaglia, founding member of South Hills...
Hunger campaign by Allegheny County lawyers raises enough for 113K meals
This year’s Attorneys Against Hunger Campaign, sponsored by the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, raised more money than ever before — enough to provide as many as 113,000 meals. From November through the end of the May, the program collected more than $146,000 — the most in its 28-year history —...
Fired Pa. contractor seeks to secure contact tracing data after learning personal info still online
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 company responsible for administering Pennsylvania’s contact tracing program has called on current and former employees to help it...
