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In brief: Sharpsburg art adventure, last call for Riverfront Theater company auditions and more in Fox Chapel
Sharpsburg art adventure Join on May 22 from noon to 2 p.m. for an afternoon exploring the local public art of Sharpsburg, including murals, sculptures, ghost signs and more on this self-guided walking tour. In addition to unveiling the nature-inspired, Sharpsburg kid-designed metal can mural series by artist Lindsay Huff...
In brief: Monroeville Fire and EMS Show, food truck fest and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Monroeville Fire and EMS Show The Monroeville Fire and EMS Show, formerly known as the Pittsburgh Fire and EMS Expo, will be June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monroeville Convention Center. Admission is $6, and children younger...
In brief: Fleece to shawl demonstration, students news and more in Pine, Richland
Fleece to shawl demonstration The Weaver’s Cabin of Harmony will be hosting a Fleece to Shawl demonstration on June 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds on the Weaver’s Cabin in Historic Harmony. Three teams of five members each will be participating in what is normally a...
Sen. Jake Corman, Rep. Bryan Cutler, Sen. Kim Ward and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff: Covid response proves government works better together
After 14 months of dealing with a once-in-a-century pandemic, the strengths and weaknesses of state government’s emergency response is coming into clearer focus. With more Pennsylvanians getting vaccinated and infection rates plummeting, our job now is to review the lessons learned during this crisis so future emergencies can be managed...
AHN offering Pfizer vaccine to children 12 and older in Monroeville
Allegheny Health Network will be offering first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine today at Next Tier Connect, 4350 Northern Pike, in Monroeville. The first dose will be available to those ages 12 and older. Second doses are being given to those who received their first dose April 26....
Covid relief continues: Here’s how parents can get a monthly tax payment this summer
WASHINGTON — Eligible parents can get up to $300 per child from Washington as a monthly tax payment starting July 15, the Treasury Department said Monday. That means the 2020 tax return that’s due to be filed by the end of Monday with the Internal Revenue Service now could determine...
In brief: Clothing drive, hockey tryouts, farmers market and more in Bethel Park
Clothing drive Clean out your closets and help a worthy cause. The Rotary Club of Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park (Breakfast) is sponsoring a Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 22 at the Bethel Park Community Center. It will benefit the City Mission in Washington. Along with clothing, they’re also accepting...
In brief: Brews and Blues, hockey tryouts, car cruises and more in the South Hills
Hockey tryouts The Mon Valley Thunder Youth Hockey Association is holding tryouts for the 2021-22 season May 22-23 at the Spencer Family YMCA in Bethel Park from 8 a.m.-noon. Tryouts will be held for 10U, 12U and 14U co-ed teams and 12U and 14U girls teams. For more information, visit...
In brief: New traffic lights in South Fayette, Carnegie Memorial Day parade canceled and more
Memorial Day Parade canceled The 2021 Carnegie Memorial Day Parade has been canceled due to covid concerns – planning for the event begins in January/February and at that time the covid climate was very unpredictable. The 2022 parade is scheduled for May 29. CCDC spring planting The Carnegie Community Development...
In brief: Free Memorial Day weekend parking, StoryWalk and more in Sewickley
Free parking on Memorial Day in Sewickley Borough Parking will be free in the Borough of Sewickley beginning at 1 p.m. May 28 through May 31. Enforcement will resume at 9 a.m. June 1. Deceased veterans service A service honoring our deceased Veterans will be held at 1 p.m. May...
In brief: Discounted amusement tickets, plant sale and more in the North Hills
Discounted amusement tickets available Ross Township Community Center is offering discounted tickets to the following amusement parks. All are good for use any day. • Idlewild and Soak Zone: $35 • Kennywood: $35 • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: $13 • Sandcastle: $26 • Waldameer Park: $41 Tickets can be...
Gun malfunction kills 1 at Pa. shooting range
One man is dead and another man has been injured after a handgun malfunction Saturday at a shooting range in Lackawanna County. Robert Hamm, 61, of Berwick handed his handgun to another man to shoot at the State Game Lands Shooting Range in Archbald, WNEP is reporting. The other man...
Letter to the editor: Misinformation on Pa. election deadlines
I hoped that Paul Kengor, a professor of political science at Grove City College, would be more knowledgeable about Pennsylvania elections. His column “Will MLB boycott the Pirates — and the Phillies?” (April 15, TribLIVE) contained wrong information, saying absentee ballots must be in by May 11. Ballots must be...
Editorial: All politics start local — so vote on Tuesday
Here it is again: Time to go to the polls. Time to do your duty. Time to cast your ballot. Doesn’t it seem like we just did this? Well, we did, but while presidential races like the 2020 contest and its seeming four-year march to the ballot box get all...
Letter to the editor: Problems with PASSHE schools
I’m amazed that the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) can’t figure out why students don’t want to go its schools. As a long-term Pennsylvania resident and a parent whose child attends college out of state, let me clarify what I think the problems are: 1. Pennsylvania state colleges...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 17
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 17....
Letter to the editor: Roads sacrificed for pricey garage?
Regarding the article “Debt-free: 30 years of saving pays for Loyalhanna Township’s new $1 million garage” (May 6, TribLIVE): Ken Walters, a 15-year supervisor, and Mary Trunzo, 33 years as secretary/treasurer and 20 years as supervisor, were instrumental in saving money for half or more of the 30 years, all...
The Stroller, May 17, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Information about Memorial Day events should be sent as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; e-mail cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677. Help needed to place flags on vets’ graves in Freeport Volunteers are needed Wednesday to place flags on veterans’ graves for...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 17
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 17....
Pirates farm report for May 16, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 7-4) defeated Toldeo (Tigers), 6-5. 1B Christian Bethancourt (.333) hit a walk-off single to score CF Travis Swaggerty (.200) in the bottom of the ninth. Swaggerty hit his third home run and had three RBIs. LF Chris Sharpe (.258) and RF Dustin Fowler (.258) also homered. RHP Shea...
High school sports schedules for May 17, 2021
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A First round Friday’s schedule Upper St. Clair (8-9) vs. Canon-McMillan (8-10) at West Mifflin, 4 p.m. Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule North Allegheny (17-3) vs. Upper St. Clair/Canon-McMillan winner at Shaler, 2:30 p.m.; Mt. Lebanon (11-7) vs. Butler (13-6) at Shaler, noon; Norwin (13-3) vs....
Victim of Homewood fatal shooting identified as 17-year-old from Verona
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Homewood on Sunday afternoon. Police responded to a reported shooting at around 3:40 p.m. on the 7900 block of Frankstown Avenue on the border of the city’s Homewood and East Hills neighborhoods, according to a Tweet from Pittsburgh Public Safety....
CDC’s big mask change went from science to secret to surprise
WASHINGTON — For a nation mired in a pandemic for more than a year, the biggest step toward a return to normal came suddenly, even to President Joe Biden. After warning the country on Monday to stay vigilant amid the threat of coronavirus variants, the president found himself three days...
Afghan cease-fire ends amid calls for fresh peace talks
KABUL, Afghanistan — A three-day cease-fire marked by violent attacks — most claimed by the Islamic State group — ended Sunday in Afghanistan amid calls for renewed peace talks between the government and Taliban. Taliban political spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the negotiating teams of the government and the Islamic Emirate,...
Police: Coraopolis man falls to his death on West Carson Street
Pittsburgh police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s fatal fall early Sunday morning on the South Side. Authorities say they responded to a report of a fall about 4:20 a.m. in the 1200 block of West Carson Street. The man was identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office...
