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Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss what getting Jeff Carter means for PenguinsVideo
Tim Benz and Mark Madden return for this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page to talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins acquiring forward Jeff Carter and how he will fit in with the team. The guys also talk about the Steelers and the upcoming NFL draft, the Pirates’ recent...
Former Penn State tight end Zack Kuntz picks transfer spot
Zack Kuntz is officially a former Penn State tight end. The Camp Hill native and redshirt sophomore is transferring to Old Dominion, he announced on social media Sunday night. Kuntz, who signed with the Lions back in the Class of 2018, was first stuck behind classmate and All-American Pat Freiermuth...
In brief: Dinners to-go, seed swap and more in Fox Chapel, Blawnox
Dinners to-go Heavenly Cuisine Custom Catering is giving out to-go dinner plates on April 16 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. Meals are $15 and are payable by cash only at the time of pickup. Order by calling 412-487-7194 or email glenshawcenturyclubinc@gmail.com...
In brief: Baseball opening day, Botanical Garden Committee seeking volunteers and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Monroeville baseball opening day Opening Day for Monroeville Baseball’s Spring 2021 season will be April 24 at Monroeville Park West starting with a parade at 11 a.m. and featuring games and activities all day. For the first time, softball also is being offered. Garden committee seeking volunteers The Monroeville Botanical Garden...
In brief: Church service, North Hills Genealogists roundtable discussion and more in Hampton
Northmont United Presbyterian Church will begin having in-person worship, starting April 18 at 11 a.m. Livestreams and recordings of services will be available for members who prefer to worship at home. In-person services will include the following: • The expectation that no one will attend if they feel sick •...
In brief: Polar plunge, dinners to-go and more in Shaler
Polar Plunge Come to Crawford Pool on May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. for the first Polar Plunge. A $3 donation will be collected at the door to benefit the Shaler Area Backpack Initiative. Participants will receive a free hot drink of their choice (hot chocolate, coffee or tea)....
In brief: Plum library book sale, Oakmont council meeting and more in Plum
Plum library book sale The Plum Library will be hosting an outdoor book sale April 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required. A bag of books will cost $10. Donations will...
In brief: Penn Hills Class of 1976 reunion, groceries for the needy and more in Penn Hills
Penn Hills High School class of 1976 reunion The Penn Hills High School Class of 1976 will hold its 45th reunion June 25-27. There will be a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. June 25 at the Comfort Inn Grand Ballroom, 180 Gamma Drive. Tickets are $45 each until May 21....
In-brief: PRHS blood drive, e-waste pickup and more in Pine, Richland
PRHS scholarship blood drive Pine-Richland High School is hosting a scholarship blood drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18 at Vitalant North Hills Donor Center, located at 9365 McKnight Road. Four PRHS seniors — Ava Foster, Max Romano, Caitlin Golla and Aakash Kottakota — organized the drive to encourage fellow students...
In brief: Elm Leaf park grant, summer concert series and more in the South Hills
Elm Leaf Park grant Baldwin Borough’s efforts to upgrade Elm Leaf Park were selected to receive a $100,000 county grant, according to state Rep. Jessica Benham, D-Allegheny. “I’m thrilled to see that these investments are continuing to be made in our communities and to assist projects that will benefit all...
Quantum Spirits 5K run, glass recycling and more in Carnegie, Upper St. Clair area
Virtual 5K Quantum Spirits will be holding its 14th annual virtual 5K run/walk from April 24 to May 25. Participants will be able to choose their activity and route (or a suggested route). Registration is $25 and $10 for Carlynton students and children under 10 and younger. Registration can be...
In brief: Flea market, community food drive and more in Sewickley
Named to Forbes list Katie Larsen of Sewickley was named to the 2021 Forbes “Best-In-State” Wealth Advisor List for the fourth consecutive year. A tenured advisor and founder of the Larsen Group, Larsen is a managing director and wealth management advisor at Merrill. Previously, Larsen was named to Working Mother’s...
In brief: Northmont resumes in-person worship, community cleanup and more in the North Hills
Month-long community cleanup Marshall Township is hosting a community cleanup throughout April to join a nationwide effort to pick up litter and trash from roadways, parks, forests, creek banks, neighborhoods and open spaces. Supplies will be provided to those who call and register their clean-up. To register, call 724-935-3090. North...
Letter to the editor: Would a county health department help?
There have been a number of letters to the editor regarding the need for a Westmoreland County health department. Other than help to get the covid-19 vaccines, I have not read anything about what other functions the department would provide. I don’t think authorizing and building a new county agency,...
Letter to the editor: What gun control is really about
Letter-writer Jonathan Love (“Urge reps to support gun background check bill,” March 9, TribLIVE) makes it naive to sound so petty. All gun bills are a disaster. In my opinion, anti-gunners aren’t really worried about gun violence, and these small bills are nothing but steppingstones to complete the disarming of...
Editorial: The baffling delay in fixing the state’s unemployment system
In 2020, Pennsylvania — like the rest of the country — experienced an employment crisis. When the coronavirus pandemic hit and many businesses shut down or scaled back operations to comply with mandated restrictions, jobs were the first casualty. By May, about 2 million Pennsylvanians were out of work. By...
Letter to the editor: PETA’s commonsense solutions
In his column “In D.C., politics springs eternal” (March 29, TribLIVE), Tom Purcell mentioned a suggestion that PETA made more than 20 years ago to park officials in Washington, D.C.: Humanely trap the three beavers who were chewing on cherry trees and release them together in a more suitable natural...
Letter to the editor: Threats to democracy
I was disappointed to read the Associated Press article “Democrats make case for voting overhaul” (March 27, TribLIVE). In my opinion, it was just a lengthy and biased repetition of Democratic talking points. Democrats criticize the recent Georgia election rules law, calling it an attack on democracy and a suppression...
Letter to the editor: Vaccine refusal is concerning
It is encouraging that the number of vaccinations in Westmoreland County is on the rise. However, I am concerned about the large number of people who are reluctant or have even refused to be vaccinated. As an example, I recently heard a nurse discussing why she was not getting vaccinated,...
Police: Man dead after shooting in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood
Pittsburgh police are investigating a fatal shooting overnight in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Termon Avenue shortly after 2 a.m. Monday for reported shots fired, according to public safety Spokeswoman Cara Cruz. The victim, identified as a young adult male, was found inside the...
The Stroller, April 12, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Run on the River to benefit YMCA Valley Points Family YMCA annual Run On The River will be June 12 at K-9 Officer Derek...
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 12
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 12....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 12
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 12....
Police declare unlawful assembly as tensions increase among rival demonstrators at Huntington Beach rallyVideo
LOS ANGELES — Huntington Beach police declared an unlawful assembly Sunday afternoon around the city’s famous pier as tensions increased among protesters who clashed with Donald Trump supporters and others displaying allegiance to white supremacist groups. Several hundred people gathered in the plaza area at the base of the pier...
High school schedules for April 12, 2021
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Central Catholic, 4 p.m. North Allegheny at Allderdice, 3:30 p.m. Pine-Richland at Seneca Valley, 4 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Hempfield, 4:15 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Norwin, 4 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Canon-McMillan, 4 p.m. Class 5A...
