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Letter to the editor: Broadband, jobs priorities for Mariah Fisher
To letter-writer Pamela Ann Long (“District 59 leader must be responsible,” April 19, TribLIVE), thank you for the questions you raised in your April 19 response to my letter “Mariah Fisher ready to represent” (April 4, TribLIVE). Efficient use of taxpayer funds and well-paying jobs are concerns for us all....
Pittsburgh man charged with shooting Reserve woman in front of her children
A Reserve woman remained in critical condition Monday, a day after her on-again, off-again boyfriend allegedly forced his way into her home and shot her multiple times in front of her children, according to Allegheny County Police. Joseph Hogg, 35, called 911 just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday to report that...
Letter to the editor: Pa. should join RGGI the right way
To the extent that Gov. Tom Wolf transitions properly to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), this is a good decision for Pennsylvania. Several New England states have already joined the initiative and seen carbon emissions drop without losing business. Joining RGGI is the first step in avoiding the worst...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 3
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 3....
In brief: Franklin Park VFD blood drive, Cocktails & Cuisine and more in North Hills
Crisis Center North cocktails & cuisine event Reprising its groundbreaking fundraiser, the Crisis Center North (CCN) presents the 14th Annual Cocktails & Cuisine virtually for the second year May 14 at 6 p.m. Headlined with the Concert for Crisis and Auction for Advocacy, the event is hosted by Peggy Finnegan,...
Letter to the editor: What to do with D.C.
Combining the congressional and George Will proposals (“The D.C. statehood pretense,” April 22), the U.S. should give most of Washington, D.C., “back” to Maryland. The new D.C. should just be the area currently bounded by the Potomac and Anacostia rivers, Third Street East and I Street to the north. Maryland...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 3
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 3....
High school sports schedules for May 3, 2021
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Seneca Valley, 4 p.m. Central Catholic at Allderdice, 4 p.m. Pine-Richland at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Canon-McMillan, 4 p.m. Hempfield at Norwin, 4 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Mt. Lebanon, 4:15 p.m. Class 5A...
D.C. should be part of Maryland, not a state, GOP Sen. Susan Collins saysVideo
WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia should become part of Maryland rather than a new state if it wants to ensure congressional representation for its residents, Sen. Susan Collins said. The Maine Republican weighed in Sunday on the issue of statehood after the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill...
Treasury secretary doesn’t see Biden plan creating inflation ‘issue’Video
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s economic plan is unlikely to create inflation pressure in the U.S. because the boost to demand will be spread over a decade, said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. “I don’t believe that inflation will be an issue. But if it becomes an issue, we have tools...
Steelers NFL Draft recap: Who the Steelers selected and analysis
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2021 NFL Draft picking four new offensive players, four new defensive players and a punter. Here is a recap of the Steelers 2021 NFL Draft Picks with quick bio boxes and analysis: Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 NFL Draft Picks Round 1: No. 24 Najee...
Letter to the Editor: Keep climate change in mind when voting in the primary election
The primary election is coming up fast. You might get a knock at your door this very weekend. There are lots of people competing for your vote. This is important because local governments can make policy that is seriously impactful around climate change and environmental health. We have more power...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Chalfant Louise Walczyk sold property at 355 West St. to Louella Hall Carter for $104,850. Delmont Timothy Washa sold property at 201 E White Oak St. to Ryan Silan and Brooke Denlinger for $189,000. Edgewood Jack Ellenberger sold property at 225 E Swissvale Ave. Unit 4 to Kelly Fraasch for...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Pine Nvr INC sold property at unknown address to Alvaro Fernandes Lorenzoni and Fabiana Barbosa Batista for $386,720. Nvr INC sold property at unknown address to Bryant Shane McBee for $408,850. Nvr INC sold property at unknown address to Ghazaleh Mt. for $360,000. Nvr INC sold property at unknown address...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Hampton Cathy Romantic sold property at 3146 Camberly Drive to Robert Galli and Galli Honore Sullivan for $144,000. Estate of Scot Taylor sold property at 3155 Camberly Drive to Kelli Leigh Decker for $159,000. Thomas Holleran Jr. sold property at 4870 Ottawa Court to Jeffrey and Beth Bright for $320,000....
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Blawnox Estate of Diane Kulback sold property at 244 Eighth St. to Blawnox Industrial LLC for $80,000. Etna Jeffrey Letters sold property at 139 Dewey St. to 4T Home Improvements LLC for $47,000. Gregory Dutkovic sold property at 99 Sycamore St. to 99 Sycamore LLC for $150,000. Fox Chapel Matthew...
Letter to the editor: Paying inmates to take vaccine is ridiculous
Regarding the article “Westmoreland County to pay jail inmates to get covid vaccine” (April 26, TribLIVE): This is the most cockamamie scheme one can imagine. And it will cost all county taxpayers. Voters — remember who did this to us! William R. Iski Penn Township, Westmoreland County...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Bellevue Ronald Woshner sold property at 108 S Euclid Ave. to Todd Steven and Kelley Ann Warner for $232,000. Susan Pollock sold property at 639 Tingley Ave. to BE Glenn LLC for $51,000. Franklin Park Susanne Huppenthal sold property at 2634 Big Sewickley Creek Road to Franklin Park Borough for...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Bethel Park Joseph Cuzzupe III sold property at 2513 Bethel Church Road to Matthew Millar and Courtney Morrison for $264,700. Robbi Silvis sold property at 5916 Dalmation Drive to Joseph Spataro and Tammy Reppert for $285,000. Michael Manke sold property at 5961 Kings School Road to Bryan Daniels and Emily...
Carnegie, South Fayette area real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Bridgeville Daniel Rosati sold property at 623-625 Dewey Ave. to Lawrence Refosco for $215,000. Donna Moore sold property at 216 Prestley Road to Michael Donofrio and Helen Kovach for $147,900. Nino Petrocelli sold property at 427 Railroad St. to Fern Lee Properties LLC for $260,000. Carnegie Estate of Robert Pandolph...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Baldwin Borough Geri Ann Hayes sold property at 5391 Chestnut St. to Patricia Mroz for $100,000. Patricia Hickey sold property at 2840 Custer Ave. to Matthew McHugh and Jacquelyn Kuchta for $126,500. Mary Ann Bates sold property at 4908 Elmwood Drive to Sandra Hirosky for $87,500. Oscar Paiani sold property...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Leet Jennie Brock Leghart sold property at 410 Camp Meeting Road to Carl Theodore and Grace Elizabeth Slesinski for $556,500. Sewickley Chad Thomas Braley sold property at 343 Frederick Ave. to Graham Gerlach for $560,665. Michael Nobers sold property at 624 Ohio River Blvd. to Jeffrey Pickering for $133,900. Robert...
Letter to the editor: God missing in mass shootings commentary
Christine Sarteschi’s op-ed “Ideas to prevent mass shootings” (April 23, TribLIVE) was insightful. There were positive suggestions made, and what caught my attention was the information about Aaron Stark, who in 1996 planned a mass school shooting in Denver because “he had nothing at all in life to look forward...
Letter to the editor: Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7
Great teachers make great public schools. When we struggled in class, our teachers were there to lend a helping hand. When our kids are having a terrible day, their teachers are ready with welcoming smiles and encouraging words. National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7. What better time could there...
Police: Man dead after shooting in Polish Hill
A Pittsburgh man is dead after Pittsburgh police say he was found in Polish Hill with multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning. In an update, Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews said, “Police are now investigating this shooting as a homicide.” Authorities received a ShotSpotter alert in the 3000 block...
