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Aspinwall residents can discard unwanted or unused medication during National Drug Take Back Day. It will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the borough’s police station, 217 Commercial Ave. ^ Glass recycling event planned in Tarentum A glass recycling event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....

The following was written by the Allegheny County House Democratic delegation listed below. Pennsylvania will be a key battleground state in this election, and we all can agree: Every citizen 18 years of age or older has the right to vote safely (in person or by mail) and should vote,...

Pets were blessed Sunday at New Hope Presbyterian Church in North Huntingdon during the fourth annual New Hope Blessing of the Pets. The blessing was held near the Oct. 4 feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Donations of food and animal toys were accepted...

Hundreds of people made their way to the Heights Plaza in Harrison on Sunday for a caravan and rally in support of President Trump’s re-election campaign. Supporters waved American flags and carried signs that read messages such as “Make America Great Again” and “Keep America Great.” The caravan left shortly...

Two people were arrested on Sunday after they climbed into the main cable system of the Roberto Clemente Bridge to hang a protest banner. Pittsburgh police responding to a report of people climbing onto the bridge at about 8:30 a.m. on Sunday said a group of 15 protesters used bicycles...

Your approval of the Oct. 1 editorial cartoon implying Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation as a Supreme Court justice will “ruin your life for the next 50 years” is hypocritical. If you had been paying attention to the Democratic platform, you would note support for abortion for any cause at any...

First off, I agree with the Dems: Mail-in voting is safe, safe, safe, free of problems, and we should all do it every second, because it’s wonderful. With my wife being in one of the select groups at risk if she got covid-19, I petitioned for an absentee ballot. I...

Pennsylvanians deserve to have every vote count. That’s why it was with real sadness that I saw that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled recently to throw out mail-in ballots that arrive without also being placed in “secrecy envelopes.” Secrecy envelopes are nothing more than some politician’s duplicitous scheme to convince...

Regarding the story “Pirates GM Ben Cherington: We need great players” (Sept. 15, TribLIVE): I find it disheartening that Cherington has just now discovered that we need more talent. I also find it sad that Cherington does not realize that owner Bob Nutting seems to care less about the Pirates...

Enough already. First it was stopping the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag in some schools, then looting and burning neighborhood buildings and businesses, then changing state flags, team logos, park names and taking down statues that have stood for decades. Now all a sudden our national anthem is no...

It is disturbing that President Trump chose to have a joyride for a photo-op around Walter Reed Medical Center. It is yet another example of how little he cares about the health and safety of others. The presidential limo is hermetically sealed, and every Secret Service person riding wih him...

I’ve never responded to any letters to the editor but am often amused by them. Dr. Daniel Bernstein’s letter “Sheriff Albert’s move to the right and facts about left” left me with no other choice but to respond. I’m a registered Democrat in Westmoreland County, and I am very proud...

With all the political ads on TV, it’s hard to know what to believe. It may be a good idea for everyone to look at the realities in their own lives. I’d like to ask everyone: Do you know anyone who has coronavirus? Do the hospitals have more patients than...

At this point in our history, there’s no more meaningful expression than “wait a minute … .” Regardless of our personal views, we need to stop, listen, research and really know our choices in this election. Look at people’s actions, deeds and language. Don’t rely on one source to provide...

A recent question in Marilyn vos Savant’s “Ask Marilyn” column was, “Can you make an argument in favor of electoral votes?” Her answer is outstanding. She said, “We are the United States of America, and our states — starting with the original 13 colonies — are separate entities. It is...

I have reached the following conclusion: The bureaucrats at the FDA, CDC and offices of elected government officials, and members of the health care and media communities, are using the coronavirus plague (yes, plague) to brainwash and terrorize the people of this nation. The freedoms and life’s pleasures that God...

During the pandemic, I’ve been walking in Frick Park daily for physical exercise. Imagine how I felt when I learned that something I’m doing for my health could actually be dangerous! Allegheny County is in the top 2% of counties in the U.S. for cancer risk from air pollution, meaning...

I am happy for the people who won $190,000 from a lottery ticket purchased in Greensburg (“Winning lottery ticket sold at Greensburg Shop ‘n Save,” Sept. 28, TribLIVE). They will be able to buy many nice things. And unlike many Americans, they will be able to make rent. Covid-19 has...

No matter what political party you follow, an open mind promotes learning the truth — and what you find may have more to it than you realize. Most Americans want safety, freedom and financial security. Unfortunately, some Americans would sacrifice their rights and safety to gain more government benefits. I...

An all-purpose generalization: My candidate’s performance in the presidential debate was abysmal. Sincerely, Everyone Don Scott Mt. Pleasant...

The first presidential debate was disastrous, in terms of outlining positions and helping voters make a rational decision. Rather than the candidates or the moderator, blame falls on the debate commission that set up the format. In making so much of the session “open discussion,” the commission ended up predictably...

Once again the governor issues some head-scratching rules. The large venue limits make no sense at all. Why in the world would he cap 7,500 in a nearly 70,000 seat stadium (Heinz Field)? Looking at the numbers that he seemed to pull out of a hat, there would actually be...

After much weeping, moaning and gnashing of teeth (on both sides), a panel has recommended to “disappear” the statue of Christopher Columbus from Schenley Park (“Pittsburgh Art Commission recommends removal of Columbus statue from Schenley Park.”) and the mayor agreed. The “art commission” has no problem with a “worthy Italian...

On Sept. 17, 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked what type of government the Founding Fathers had created. His reply: “a republic, if you can keep it.” I will be voting for Donald Trump because in my opinion, he is the only presidential candidate who will guarantee we will remain a...