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Letter to the editor: EITC critical to parents seeking best schools
We would like to thank lawmakers in the state House and Senate for their continued support of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). Education issues are always complex, and state lawmakers are working hard to improve how we teach children in Pennsylvania. Issues remain, but it’s our hope legislators and...
Your 401(k) plan: 5 smart moves to make in 2021
More than half of Americans feel they just aren’t saving enough for retirement, according to a 2019 Bankrate survey. But for those who have fallen behind, it’s always a great time to take stock of your 401(k) plan and get moving on ways to set you up for greater wealth...
High school sports scores, schedules for June 14, 2021
High schools Baseball PIAA playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Monday’s results North Allegheny 3, Spring-Ford 1 La Salle College 2, North Penn 0 Finals Friday’s schedule La Salle College vs. North Allegheny at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Penn State, 4:30 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Monday’s results Bethel Park 1, Central...
High school roundup for June 14, 2021: West Greene rolls past DuBois C.C. in PIAA semifinals
For the fourth time in six years, West Greene softball will play for a state title after ousting Dubois Central Catholic, 12-1, in the PIAA Class A semifinals Monday afternoon at Slippery Rock University. Pioneers coach Bill Simms dedicated the victory to his late father Allen Lee, who died Jan....
John Dorfman: These are the stocks I own for my clients
Once a year, I devote this column to a rundown on the stocks I own. Here are the stocks in the model portfolio of Dorfman Value Investments. I own each of them personally and for the majority of my clients. Infrastructure Bipartisan cooperation sometimes seems no more real than the...
Penn State men’s basketball adds 2 more to Micah Shrewsberry’s staff
STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State men’s basketball team filled out new coach Micah Shrewsberry’s first staff with the Lions on Monday with the addition of two more staffers. Penn State hired Tre Whitted as assistant to the head coach and Grady Eifert as video coordinator. Both men have ties...
Aquinas Academy Middle School students take a trip to ‘Narnia’
Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh’s middle school students took audiences on a mythical voyage to Narnia during three separate productions from the works of C.S. Lewis. Eighth-grade students performed “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe;” seventh graders performed “Prince Caspian;” and the sixth grade put on “The Voyage of the...
West Virginia men’s soccer joining Conference USA
The West Virginia men’s soccer team has a new home. The Mountaineers are joining Conference USA as an affiliate member, starting in the 2022 season. “Conference USA has quickly become a men’s soccer powerhouse, with so many reputable schools that have a strong tradition,” said WVU coach Dan Stratford, who...
Penn Township negotiating with turnpike commission in advance of bridge removal
Penn Township commissioners will vote this week on drafting an agreement with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission as the Harvison Road bridge will be demolished in preparation for a $30 million widening project of the toll road. Township secretary, manager and director of finance Mary Perez said the commission determined it...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss NHL playoffs, Penguins offseason moves, Steelers, PiratesVideo
Mark Madden and Tim Benz discuss the the NHL playoffs, what could be coming for the Penguins, the Steelers outlook, and more on this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page. Madden and Benz discuss the New York Islanders as they continue to roll in the postseason - they...
Another former PWSA supervisor charged with violating Clean Water Act
A former supervisor with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is charged in federal court with violating the Clean Water Act. The case against James Paprocki, 51, of Ross is the third federal criminal case to be filed relative to the release of sludge into the Allegheny River over a...
Members of Sewickley’s Scout Troop 243 recognized in Court of Honor Ceremony
The Scouts of Troop 243, located in Sewickley, held a Court of Honor ceremony on June 2 to honor its Scouts’ achievements. Various merit badges were awarded for activities including photography, movie making, camping, swimming and animal care. In addition, Scouts who have met the necessary requirements advanced in rank....
In brief: Richland Splash Pad opens, garden club volunteers needed and more in Pine, Richland
The Splash Pad at Richland Park is now open for the season. Weather permitting, the popular water playground for kids operates daily from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The season runs through Sept. 6. The splash pad and playground are located near...
In brief: St. Margaret gets an ‘A,’ US Open Amateur volunteers needed and more in Fox Chapel
St. Margaret gets an ‘A’ UPMC St. Margaret is one of 14 UPMC hospitals to receive an “A” grade in the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. About 24% of hospitals across the country received a grade A, the nation’s most prestigious honor for patient safety. The site also earned...
In brief: Vacation Bible school, farmers market and more in Hampton
Vacation Bible school Ascension Lutheran Church at 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless is hosting a vacation Bible school on July 12-15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kids entering PreK to sixth grade are invited to enjoy making crafts, playing games, making music and learning what the Bible says about the...
In brief: Penn Hills School District open house events, student news and more in Penn Hills
Open house events Penn Hills School District is hosting two open house events this summer for families to visit and tour its schools. They are on June 24 and Aug. 10. Times for both are from 4 to 6 p.m. at the elementary school, 5 to 7 p.m. at Linton...
In brief: Student news, Garden City UMC Food Pantry, ESL sessions and more in Monroeville
Student news l Gustavo Campos, mathematics/engineering; Phillip Costa, biology; Katarina McCaffrey, biochemistry; Connor McCune, nursing; Amanda Pugliano, integrated science; and Michael Waros, business economics, were named to the dean’s list of Saint Vincent College for the spring 2021 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a...
In brief: Oakmont survey launched, Republican committee meeting and more in Plum, Oakmont
Oakmont survey launched An Oakmont survey to help craft a comprehensive plan was recently launched on the borough’s website, oakmontborough.com. Questions include: What do you value most about Oakmont? … If you were thinking about living or starting a business in Oakmont today, what is it about the community that...
Jason Killmeyer: In preparation for Putin
As a second major ransomware attack in the past month threatened a sensitive node of our supply chain — our food supply — America remains stuck in an old way of thinking. In the late 1990s, we saw the rise of express kidnappings across Latin America, where immediate ransoms were...
Arnold eyes spray park, other recreation projects
Arnold Council appears ready to allocate a large chunk of its 2021 Community Development Block Grant funds to recreation. On Tuesday, council gave preliminary approval to allocating $69,000 out of its CDBG allocation of nearly $312,000 with an eye toward creating a water spray park for children similar to one...
In brief: Little Sewickley Creek Road work, Sewickley StoryWalks and more
Sewickley StoryWalk This summer, the Sewickley Public Library invites you to grab the family and take a stroll through one of five different community StoryWalks set up throughout the Quaker Valley. A StoryWalk places pages from a children’s picture book along a walking path so that children and their caregivers...
In brief: Bethel Park resident earns Rising Star Award, Food drive on Montour Trail and more
Ariel Mookherji, owner of Crazy Good Events, recently received the inaugural Rising Star Award from the Women’s Business Network. Presented at the organization’s annual business meeting in May, the Rising Star Award is new in 2021. The award is designed to shine a light on members under 40 years old...
In brief: Ross police to host kid’s safety event, Marshall movies in the park, more in North Hills
Ross police hosting kid’s safety event, bike rodeo The Ross Township Police Department is playing host to a pair of upcoming events for kids. A free Kid’s Safety Event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. June 25 at The Block Northway, 8013 McKnight Road. Activities include a display...
In brief: Women’s Business Network meetings, yard sale, more in South Hills
Women’s Business Network All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com. The Mount Lebanon Chapter’s next meeting...
In brief: Free summer lunch programs, flea market and more in Carnegie, South Fayette area
Free summer lunch programs Free grab-n-go breakfasts/lunches are being distributed at sites in both Carnegie and Crafton. The free meals are Monday through Friday throughout the summer and open to anyone 18 and under. There is no cost or sign-up required. In Carnegie, there will be three distribution locations: outside...
