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Student news: Dean’s list, virtual productions and more in Pine, Richland
Dean’s list The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Bucknell University: Annie Maley and Lauren Partridge, both of Wexford. Mitchell Dugan, Sarah...
South Hills student news for the week of Jan. 23
Virtual production of ‘Spring Awakening’ Nick Cortazzo, a graduate of Baldwin High School majoring in music theatre, played the part of Hanschen in “Spring Awakening” at Baldwin Wallace University. Under the direction of Victoria Bussert, students created the first collegiate virtual production of the powerful Broadway rock musical. The groundbreaking...
High school roundup for Jan. 22, 2021: Fox Chapel knocks off No. 1 Upper St. Clair
A quartet of double-figure scorers led the way Friday night as the Fox Chapel boys basketball team upended previously undefeated Upper St. Clair, 72-70. The Panthers (6-1, 2-0 Section 2-6A) came into the nonsection contest No. 1 in the Triblive HSSN Class 6A rankings. The win was the third in...
Plum boys bounce back with win over Hampton
Two boys basketball teams accustomed to quicker starts met Friday night as Plum and Hampton matched single-victory records. Plum took an early lead and had to hold off a late Hampton rally as the Mustangs defeated the Talbots on the road 46-37. Connor Moss, one of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s leading...
Man killed in crash after vehicle goes over hillside in Hampton
A man was killed in a crash involving a vehicle over a Hampton hillside Friday evening, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. The victim was identified as Douglas Hanson, 57, of Allison Park. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. by a cul-de-sac along the 4000 block of...
Police asking for help locating missing West Mifflin boy
West Mifflin Police are asking for help searching for a 15-year-old boy last seen two weeks ago. Derek Kendrick was last seen around 1 p.m. Jan. 8, according to a notice from police. He is about 5-feet 9-inches tall and was last seen wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans and...
Wolf announces nominations for Secretary of Health, appoints Acting Physician General
Gov. Tom Wolf will nominate his deputy chief of staff to lead the state Department of Health, taking the place of Dr. Rachel Levine, who was tapped earlier this week by President Joe Biden as his assistant secretary of health. Alison Beam, 34, will take over as Acting Secretary of...
New covid cases reported in Westmoreland County among fewest in a month
Westmoreland County on Friday reported 91 additional coronavirus cases and three additional deaths attributed to the virus, according to the latest data provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The newly reported cases marks only the second time in the past 25 days that the county recorded fewer than 100...
Pa. reports fewer hospitalizations, deaths, cases of covid-19 than in recent days
The number of Pennsylvanians hospitalized with covid-19 reportedly dropped dramatically Friday, according to the state Department of Health, although no reason was given. The newly reported number of people hospitalized with coronavirus in the state was 4,169 — almost 600 fewer than was reported the day before. At the same...
13 new covid deaths reported in Allegheny County, but cases continue downward trend
The number of new coronavirus cases reported in Allegheny County continues to fall despite 13 additional deaths being reported, according to the latest information provided by the state and county health departments. Allegheny County on Friday announced 343 additional cases of coronavirus and 13 newly reported deaths. The number of...
Earl Fowlkes: To save lives, clinical trials need diversity
I’ve spent my career fighting for vulnerable patients, especially people of color. So I was ecstatic to hear about a new initiative from dozens of biotech companies. These firms pledged to enroll more people of color in “clinical trials” — years-long tests that show whether experimental drugs are safe and...
Letter to the editor: Hypocrisy on Capitol riots
The recent news has been all about the riots and break-ins at the Capitol Jan. 6. I feel bad that people died because of major problems in this country between the two political parties. But there is a lot of hypocrisy going around. Democrats are in favor of bills that...
Letter to the editor: Let’s put an end to the Trump bashing
Will we not be happy or get satisfaction until we nail Donald Trump to the cross or burn him at the stake? We preach as per Joe Biden that we should practice civility, unity, equality and fairness, so can we just once and for all let this go? If you...
Letter to the editor: Condemning Reschenthaler
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler often uses the term “condemning” when referring to liberal Democrats. Now I am condemning Reschenthaler for his refusal to accept the results of the November presidential election and serving as an enabler for former President Trump to deny his loss. Reschenthaler and seven of his fellow Republican...
Letter to the editor: Biden could ‘promote life’ as president
Richard Patton’s premise in his letter “As president, Biden must support Roe v. Wade” is a laughable rationalization. He said that “practicing Catholic” Joe Biden will have presidential power to halt federal capital punishment but is powerless to address abortion and “undo Roe v. Wade.” A “practicing Catholic” president who...
The Stroller, Jan. 22, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s meetings, fundraisers and community events in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Freeport Area Library accepting donations Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of new and used household items, books, toys, games, puzzles and DVDs...
Man charged in connection with fatal shooting in Stowe alley
Kelly Cody had just gotten into a friend’s car Thursday morning in a Stowe alley. She was about to reach for a pack of cigarettes in the center console when a shooter allegedly pulled open the vehicle’s front door and started firing, according to court paperwork filed Friday. The shooting...
WPXI reporter Cara Sapida navigates cancer during pandemicVideo
Reporter’s note: When I heard last summer that my colleague from WPXI, Cara Sapida, had been diagnosed with breast cancer, my heart ached for her and her family. One year ago, I, too, was diagnosed. My scenario is similar to Cara’s — a mother of two with no family history....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 21, 2021
Basketball WPIAL Boys Thursday’s results WPIAL Class 3A Section 3 Valley 52, East Allegheny 48 Class A Section 3 Imani Christian 83, Leechburg 74 Nonconference Bentworth 56, West Greene 50 Carlynton 35, South Side 33 Highlands 72, Freeport 31 Greensburg Central Catholic 71, Frazier 64 Washington 69, Burgettstown 33 Fort...
High school roundup for Jan. 21, 2021: Bethel Park’s Liv Westphal drops 45 on Mars
Duquesne recruit Liv Westphal had the biggest scoring night in the WPIAL so far this season, hitting for 45 points to lead Class 6A No. 5 Bethel Park (3-1, 1-0) to a 75-61 nonsection win over Mars on Thursday night. Alexa McDole had 14 points and Ava Black added 13...
Man alleges disability discrimination against Ryan Homes
A man who relies on a wheelchair to get around filed a federal class-action lawsuit on Wednesday against Ryan Homes for failing to make its local sales offices accessible to people with limited mobility. John Egan, of Shaler, alleges in the complaint that the company is violating the federal Americans...
Laurels & lances: Eating, excellence, elections
Laurel: To a tasteful event. Restaurants have had a rough year. Those that have survived the last 11 months have done so with tenacity and hard work that has to be commended. And that makes this year’s Greensburg Restaurant Week probably the most important ever. Nineteen different eateries are participating...
In ethics complaint, Senate Democrats say Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley ‘lent legitimacy to the mob’s cause’
WASHINGTON — Seven Senate Democrats filed an ethics complaint Thursday against Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, accusing them of peddling lies about election fraud, prompting a riot on Jan. 6, then escalating the crisis when a mob stormed the Capitol hoping to avert Donald Trump’s electoral defeat by persisting...
Food Podcast: Pittsburgh food bank’s Denny McManus discusses food assistant programs
As the Government Affairs Director for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Denny McManus has interacted with dozens of elected officials throughout the years. “Oftentimes, government is fairly complicated,” he said. “We can help to simplify those things.” McManus oversees the impact of governmental food assistance programs including The Emergency Food...
Signe Espinoza: Reflecting on 48 years of Roe v. Wade
There is no doubt Roe v. Wade is a landmark Supreme Court case, due to its historical and legal significance, but I find it difficult to celebrate its anniversary, even as someone who has accessed abortion and who fights to protect and expand access to safe, legal abortion every day....
