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High school roundup for March 29, 2021: Avonworth’s McAleer no-hits Freedom
Sean McAleer threw a five-inning no hitter, striking out eight, to lead Avonworth to a 10-0 nonsection baseball win over Freedom (0-2) on Monday afternoon. Jon Bodnar had two hits and drove in three runs for the Antelopes (1-0). Jonah Summers also had two hits. Belle Vernon 4, Uniontown 2...
White House says private sector should lead on vaccine passportsVideo
White House officials said that the push for vaccine passports should come from the private sector and that the federal government won’t take the lead in creating a centralized document proving vaccination. The U.S. government “is not viewing its role as the place to create a passport, nor a place...
‘Her distinctive laugh still echoes,’ husband of central Pa. woman killed in ‘cowardly’ road rage shooting says
A Lancaster County mother of six who was killed in a “cowardly” road rage shooting in North Carolina last week was on her way to Hilton Head to celebrate her seventh wedding anniversary, her husband said Monday. “Her distinct laugh still echoes in the hearts of everyone she touched,” Ryan...
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ cast announced ahead of ‘Star Wars’ series filming in April
The Force is strong with this show. Disney+ announced Monday who will be joining Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen on “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and the cast includes “Star Wars” alums, a Marvel superhero, a “Game of Thrones” star and more. Directed by Deborah Chow, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is set 10 years after...
Eric Falk: Not all Westmoreland residents want mail-in voting eliminated
Westmoreland County Commissioner Doug Chew’s statement before the Pennsylvania Senate committee on election integrity and reform is a classic case of starting with a valid point and then wildly overswinging to argue that no-excuse mail-in voting must be limited if not eliminated. He begins with the need to educate voters...
Former Beaver County youth soccer treasurer charged with stealing from league
The former treasurer of a Beaver County youth soccer organization is charged in federal court with stealing from the organization over a three-year period to pay for cruises, airline tickets and other personal expenses. Jenessa Tolejko, who volunteered with the Brighton Township-Beaver Soccer Association, is charged by criminal information in...
John Dorfman: 5 intriguing stocks to target outside U.S.
I think a big boom is coming in the U.S., which may keep a richly valued stock market out of trouble. But you never know. Some international diversification is usually a good idea. And I think it’s wise now, since U.S. stock valuations are high and interest rates are rising...
As Allegheny County judge offers remote court access, lawsuit could be dismissed
A court watch program that sued an Allegheny County Common Pleas judge for failing to provide access to remote court proceedings has agreed to “pause” the case for three weeks in hopes of a resolution. The Abolitionist Law Center’s Court Watch program filed suit against Judge Anthony M. Mariani in...
How well are covid vaccines working in Americans who got them? CDC releases new data
New research provides “strong evidence” that the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines are capable of preventing infections — both those that cause symptoms and those that don’t — in real-world conditions, that is, outside the controlled laboratory settings where the initial clinical trials took place. The study, conducted by...
‘Schitt’s Creek’ Rosebud motel for sale in Ontario
All you need is your own Stevie Budd. The Ontario hotel used as the exterior for the Rosebud motel on “Schitt’s Creek” is now for sale and could be yours for a cool $1.6 million. The property, called the Hockley Motel in real life, sits on 6.7 acres of land...
Inside Pennsylvania’s race to expand eligibility for the covid vaccine
Spotlight PA is an independent, non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — For Doris Daigle of Westmoreland County, booking a coronavirus vaccine appointment was a multi-state effort shared by her nine...
In brief: Carnegie Science Center garden program, yard waste collection and more in Hampton
Carnegie Science Center’s Lettuce Grow Together! program The Carnegie Science Center is teaming up with North Hills Community Outreach to broadcast three Facebook Live events that will explore the science behind gardening and healthy eating. The following virtual events will be hosted on Carnegie Science Center’s Facebook page and will...
In brief: Women’s Business Network’s April meetings set, community cleanups and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
The Murrysville Chapter of the Women’s Business Network holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. The April meetings will take place on April 8 and 22. For more information, contact Katrina Burkett at 412-856-5250. The All Virtual Chapter holds regular...
In brief: Student news, local author publishes a book, cleanup day and more in Plum
Women’s Business Network meetings The Murrysville Chapter of the Women’s Business Network holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. April meetings will take place on April 8 and 22. For more information, contact Katrina Burkett at 412-856-5250. The All Virtual...
In brief: Yoga sessions in the park, plant sale and more in Shaler
Yoga sessions in the park Yoga sessions will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. every Saturday in Kiwanis Park starting May 1. Days and times are subject to change dependent on weather. Flowers and fun bloom at Shaler plant sale Shake off your quarantine blues by heading to Shaler...
In brief: Blawnox adopt-a-block program, food box distribution and more in Fox Chapel area
Adopt-a-block program The Best of Blawnox Organization is introducing a new volunteer opportunity for community members with an adopt-a-block program. Adopt-a-block is a volunteer program aimed at keeping the streets of Blawnox free from litter and debris. Volunteers will be assigned one (or more) designated neighborhood blocks to clean up...
Crack’d Egg asks court to allow maskless customers in restaurant
An attorney for the Crack’d Egg on Monday asked a Pennsylvania appellate court to allow the restaurant to disregard a mask mandate and other state-ordered covid-19 mitigation measures pending appeal. Citing testimony that his client will not be able to maintain her Brentwood business if she can’t operate at 100%,...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Ben Roethlisberger’s conditioning, NFL 17-game schedule, Penguins, moreVideo
Tim Benz and Mark Madden return for this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page to talk about Ben Roethlisberger’s conditioning, the Steelers’ spin game, the likely NFL 17-game schedule, the Penguins’ recent play and more. As the topic of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s commitment to conditioning was again...
Tom O’Brien: Raises linked to filibuster death
Joe Biden did something no other president has. He extolled the virtue of unions and told workers that corporations do not have the right to prevent them from joining a union, and he did it on video. After four decades of U.S. labor productivity rises that have gone unrewarded with...
Letter to the editor: Hypocrisy of Newsome signature review
Californians have gathered more than the 1½ million signatures needed to recall Gov. Gavin Newsome from office. Isn’t it interesting that the Democrats all of a sudden want to scrutinize these signatures for discrepancies of any kind? Similar handwriting, color of pens used, proper addresses and other details. What hypocrisy!...
In brief: farmers market applications open, free compost and more in North Hills
Applications are open for vendors for the Cranberry Township’s farmers market. Starting June 4, the farmers market will take place every Friday from 3-7 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Cranberry Twp. Municipal Building. To learn more or register, visit www.pghnorthchamber.com. Carnegie Science Center’s Lettuce Grow Together! program...
In brief: Whitehall-Baldwin kindergarten registration, garden club meeting and more in the South Hills
Bethel Park cleanup The Municipality of Bethel Park is once again sponsoring the Annual Spring Clean-Up Day on April 24. If you or a group you’re involved in would like to join, contact Janet Davin at 412-831-6800, x211 or email jdavin@bethelpark.net for more information. In the event of severe weather,...
In brief: Earth Day cleanup, Sewickley Music Club and more in the Sewickley area
Earth Day cleanup Aleppo Township’s annual Earth Day roadside cleanup event will be held on April 24. This will be an outdoor-only event. For updates or more information visit aleppotownship.com. ^ Sewickley Music Club The Sewickley Music Club will hold its first in-person, socially distanced event following a year-long Covid...
In brief: Carnegie Science Center program, spring leaf collection and more in Pine, Richland
Carnegie Science Center’s Lettuce Grow Together! program The Carnegie Science Center is teaming up with North Hills Community Outreach to broadcast three Facebook Live events that will explore the science behind gardening and healthy eating. The following virtual events will be hosted on Carnegie Science Center’s Facebook page and will...
Letter to the editor: Americans could use the jobs held by immigrants
Letter-writer Matt Smith (“Immigration reform will rebuild our economy,” March 26, TribLIVE), can you tell me if the 70,000 undocumented immigrants working in essential roles in the state pay taxes to the IRS/U.S. government/Pennsylvania? Can you tell any unemployed American citizen where he or she can obtain an essential-role job?...
