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Noe Ortega: Investing in students is good for Pa.’s economy
Nellie Bly was one of the most influential American journalists. As an intrepid young reporter who wanted to make a difference in the world, Bly inspired changes to the nation’s mental health care system. In 1887, Bly went undercover to investigate the conditions at Blackwell’s Island Asylum in New York....
Michael Butler: Don’t be that surprised that Allegheny County has clean air
Did you hear the news? Allegheny County has met all federal air quality standards for the first time. The Allegheny County Health Department termed the late January achievement a historic milestone in its efforts to curb air pollution. Actually, despite the region’s heavy energy production, Western Pennsylvania and the entire...
Westmoreland Courthouse phones off line Monday
Phone systems at the Westmoreland County Courthouse were off line Monday, from morning into the early afternoon. Office staffers were able call out but, at times, but were unable to receive incoming calls, according to Commissioner Sean Kertes. Emergency calls to the county’s 911 system were not affected. Officials believe...
UPMC confirms central Pa. facilities offer $15 an hour minimum wage
UPMC said today that it raised its minimum wage for starting employees to $15 an hour in January. The Pittsburgh-based health care giant had pledged back in March 2016 that it would reach the $15 mark by 2021. UPMC said the hourly rate for entry-level positions includes UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg,...
Review: Quantum Theatre’s ‘Far Away’ brings thought-provoking theater to your living room
While live theater has struggled in the shifting landscape of the pandemic, always-experimental Quantum Theatre has taken the difficulties in stride and created a digital season. Its current production, “Far Away,” which is available for at-home streaming until March 7, flourishes within the video medium, showing a bleak, abstract portrait...
Norwin Air Force Junior ROTC to hold food drive
The Norwin Air Force Junior ROTC Cadets plan a food collection event from 9 a.m. to noon March 20 and 3 to 6 p.m. March 21 at the front entrance of Norwin High School, 251 McMahon Drive, North Huntingdon. The food collected by the Junior ROTC Cadets will be given...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden on T.J. Watt’s future with Steelers, Penguins’ use of Kasperi KapanenVideo
Tim Benz and Mark Madden return for this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page to talk about the state of the Steelers, including the outlook for Ben Roethlisberger, as well as T.J. Watt, with the team. Benz opened the show with an anecdote about speaking with someone associated...
Police: 2 gas stations in Pittsburgh’s East End robbed at gunpoint overnight
Pittsburgh police are investigating a pair of armed robberies that occurred early Monday morning in the city’s East End. The first incident occurred at the 1:25 a.m. at the Marathon gas station in the 4000 block of Penn Avenue, which is in the city’s Lower Lawrenceville section, according to police....
Letter to the editor: Democrats keep hating rather than uniting
Hate is a very evil thing. It can ruin a person’s mental and physical stability and even affect the soul. It can also affect a country. For four years we watched and listened to the hatred that the Democratic leadership in Congress had for President Trump. One of President Biden’s...
1 killed, 1 hurt in Fayette County crash
A Smock woman died in a one-vehicle crash Saturday in Fayette County, according to state police. Beverly Daugherty was driving north on Route 51 at 2 p.m. in Perry Township when troopers said the vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes, exited the highway and hit a fence and brick building....
In brief: Writing family history, EMS subscriptions, glass recycling, food drive and more in Hampton
The North Hills Genealogists will present a free online presentation titled “The Importance of Family History Writing” at 6:45 p.m. on March 15. The program will be co-hosted by Rich Watson and Sue Ennis, who will outline why and how to write about your ancestors. They will cover four different...
News briefs: Women’s Business Network meetings set for March; baseball tryouts on tap
The Monroeville Chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. March 13 and 24. Contact Susan Patchin, the chapter’s representative, at 724-261-7871. All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many chapters...
News briefs: Girl Scout cookies to be sold at drive-up booth at Panera Bread in Oakmont
Still haven’t satisfied your fix for Girl Scout cookies? A drive-up cookie booth will be available at Panera Bread in Oakmont on March 6 and 7. Oakmont/Verona Girl Scouts will be selling cookies to support their activities and adventures from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot along...
News briefs: Fire safety, fish fries, Medicare 101 and more
Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department is reminding residents to do their part in keeping fire hydrants cleared during winter. Property owners should clear a 3-foot zone around the hydrant to make sure it is accessible. They ask that residents remove any snow and ice, and if possible, clear a path from...
News briefs: Trio of food service staffers recognized during school board meeting
Penn Hills School District food service director Tammy Davis recognized three of her staffers at February’s school board meeting. Danika Frollo and Niko Senge at the high school and Raymond Keys at Linton Middle School were instrumental in getting more than 1,800 meals to students from March through June while...
News briefs: EMS fundraiser, Beattie open house, book sale, pierogi truck and more
Shaler Hampton EMS has opened its 2021 subscription drive. Residents of Etna, Hampton and Shaler will be mailed a fundraiser form in coming weeks. People interested in donating also can visit shalerhamptonems.org to have their membership immediately activated or renewed Career center to host open house A.W. Beattie Career Center...
Letter to the editor: Us-vs.-them nastiness must stop
I find Ken Mowl’s letter “Democrats’ end game is their ‘social justice’ ” (Jan. 26, TribLIVE) repellent. He claims that Democratic leadership “espouses conspiracies, divisiveness, greed and a lust for power. I believe their path to power is paved by racism … .” None of this is true. I do believe...
Letter to the editor: Global covid funding needed
Later this month in a virtual constituent meeting, I’ll be speaking with Sens. Bob Casey and Pat Toomey and Reps. Mike Doyle and Conor Lamb to discuss the need for additional investments in global health security. If the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that global health security is...
Editorial: In Harrisburg, a bipartisan bill on marijuana shows a constructive path
Two Pennsylvania senators — Dan Laughlin, a Republcian from Erie, and Sharif Street, a Philadelphia Democrat — are not typically on the same side of any issue. Laughlin is a committed member of the GOP delegation. He voted against reseating Jim Brewster while the 45th District still was being contested...
Letter to the editor: Better uses for money used to protect DC
Every one of us is constantly receiving requests for money to help our military veterans. The Wounded Warriors, Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS and a host of other organizations are trying to meet the needs of our true veterans who gave so much for our freedoms. That made me think of...
2 escape from burning home in Monessen
Two people were rescued from a home in Monessen after a fire started late Sunday in the basement, according to authorities. The fire was reported shortly before midnight at a home in the 1000 block of State Street, according to Westmoreland County emergency dispatchers. A man jumped out of a...
Letter to the editor: Legislators wrong to fight mail-in voting
I believe Trump supporter Leslie Rossi, Republican candidate for the state House seat in the 59th District, who’s urging like-minded voters in that district to go in person to their polling places May 18 and help her become their next state legislator, would vote to overturn our state’s mail-in voting...
The Stroller, March 1, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s 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. Plum Rotary sponsoring sock collection for the homeless Plum Rotary Club is collecting new men’s and women’s socks for the homeless. Donations can be...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 1
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 1....
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 1
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 1....
