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Pennsylvania’s 18th District voters face a choice to reelect a career politician, an inexperienced millennial or Jerry Dickinson. Dickinson is a man with political ambition who brings a balance of academic credentials, real-world experience and progressive ideas. Constructive and positive change will be realized if voters in the district decide...

The biggest problem in the life of today’s all-too typical mother is herself. She is her own worst enemy. Them’s fightin’ words, I know, but please, hold the tomatoes and other vegetables and bear with me. One of the doctrines of the Good Mommy Club, the evil sisterhood to which...

For all of those who don’t believe how serious this virus is: Do you think all who died wanted this? Put yourself in the shoes of the nurses and other medical professionals who work to save lives. They do what they can with what they have until a cure comes....

An open letter to the auditor general and attorney general, inspired by all the letters being printed about Pennsylvania: Please investigate where all the Pennsylvania gas tax dollars are being spent. For 58 cents per gallon, our roads should be in pristine shape. They are not. Please tell us how...

Well, it looks like Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto is at it again. He is determined to put those darn legal gun owners in their proper place — under the boots of “our” government (“Pittsburgh argues it has legal authority to regulate use of firearms.” ) He seems unable to count...

Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....

Free breakfast and lunch are available for any child 18 years old or younger while schools are closed. The meals can be picked up at the Green Tree Fire Hall parking lot, 825 Poplar St., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any child is eligible no matter...

Pine Community Center, 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford, offers live online fitness classes Monday through Friday. The first class starts daily at 9 a.m. Options include cardio, yoga, strength and conditioning. To participate, or for more information, click here....

The biggest problem with bailing water out of the bottom of a leaky boat is that it doesn’t prioritize fixing the problem over dealing with the problem. Fill a bucket with water and dump it over the side? It might be the first instinct, but that water is immediately replaced...

Convicted cop killer Eric Frein has been scheduled for execution, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced Monday. According to a release from the department, Secretary John Wetzel signed a Notice of Execution setting June 22, 2020 as the date of execution for Frein. A Notice of Execution was signed for...

A state senator from Franklin County has called for the immediate resignation of Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine, saying her actions were a major factor in the large number of covid-19 cases and deaths in the state’s nursing homes. Sen. Doug Mastriano, a first-term Republican representing Franklin, Adams and...

This project was produced by the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, an initiative of the Scripps Howard Foundation. — — — PHOENIX — The women were forced to live and work in filth and near darkness, the federal...

There’s no word on when – or if – Kennywood Park will open this year. But 2020 season pass holders received a little bit of good news when the West Mifflin park announced that this year’s passes would be extended through all of 2021. This hasn't been the year any...

Word has it the U.S. Postal Service could go bust between June and October. Although letter volume has been declining, it has really fallen off during this pandemic. For us dedicated postal workers, this would be a disaster. We, like all the other essential workers, are a vital part of...

Sewickley Borough council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday via the Zoom app. To call in, dial 253-215-8782 using meeting ID 819 3104 4869. To view the agenda, click here....

In response to Richard Lafferty’s riposte “Economic truths about Obama, Trump” (March 18, TribLIVE) to my letter “Obama vs. Trump on national debt” (Feb. 27, TribLIVE): I agree the Bible says the “truth shall make you free.” But I will quickly follow up with the comment it depends where you...

Well done, Gov. Wolf. Your misguided actions to save us from a virus that has infected a small percentage of people has in the blink of an eye ruined lives and livelihoods. Many businesses will never recover. And don’t hand me the BS that millions would have died had you...

I was surprised to learn that, according to polls, the majority of Pennsylvania voters support Gov. Tom Wolf’s continued draconian measures during this unprecedented time. Perhaps they had just received their stimulus, unemployment or supplemental checks and were feeling generous. We must remember this supply of money is temporary and...

Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 11....

Editorial cartoons for the week of May 11....

Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....

The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. Local meetings are currently conducted in a virtual format and are open to local women professionals and entrepreneurs. During the meeting, each member gets a 30-second commercial to talk...