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Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers ‘bye’ week, NFL covid issues, Penguins movesVideo
Tim Benz and Mark Madden return for this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page to talk about the Steelers unexpected bye week and their upcoming games. The guys also preview Monday night’s football doubleheader, the NFL’s handling of covid, the Penguins goaltending situation and more. The Steelers were...
Penn State’s Michal Menet sees max prep, attention to detail under new O-line coach Phil Trautwein
Michal Menet has been around about as long as is permitted with one program in college football. This will be his fifth season, counting a 2016 in which he redshirted. Combined with his mature appearance, you’d not be surprised if the Berks County native gets his share of “Pops” references...
Letter to the editor: What has USA become?
What country destroys the credibility of their nonpartisan overseas broadcasts by populating its ranks with partisan leadership? What country relishes the idea of the government dictating people’s health choices? What country allows its chief public servant to take on the semblance of a dictator? What country believes more and more...
Phipps Conservatory announces Sustainable Gardening Award winners
Phipps Conservatory has been allowing visitors to experience the beauty of nature for more than 120 years. A large part of Phipps’ success in recent years lies in their principles of sustainability. They focus on growing and caring for their gardens and architecture in environmentally-friendly ways that support the long-term...
Letter to the editor: Booing Trump at Ginsburg’s casket classless
Shame on people who booed the president when he and his wife came to pay respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. People booing while they stood by her draped coffin was a low, no-class act, and they should be ashamed of themselves. Demonstrators booed and chanted for him to honor...
Letter to the editor: We need change, so get out and vote
When deceitful men and women pursue evil, they want to eliminate all opposition. Instead of being honest, these leaders want to further their own selfish ambitions (money and power). That’s why we need change. Get out and vote, or mail it in. Pete Celender Delmont...
Letter to the editor: Norwin board should remove Wayman
As a 1980 graduate of Norwin High School, I was very disturbed to read that Norwin school Director Robert Wayman incited violence in a Facebook posting (“Norwin rejects efforts to ask controversial director to resign; Censure move fails,” Sept. 21, TribLIVE). The Norwin School Board failed to remove or even...
Editorial: Remove mystery from Westmoreland elections office move
This is the homestretch. The 2020 election is one month out. Two years — possibly four, depending on how you count it — of campaigning for the top office in the country is about to come to a head in the presidential election. So can we please stop doing things...
Letter to the editor: Is presidential history repeating itself?
I have a question. During this pandemic, I have rediscovered reading. I read two books about the president. The first discussed his views about Cabinet members being disloyal, and stated that his administration is in constant conflict and disarray. The second reiterated that conflict scenario, and indicated that the president...
Letter to the editor: Peduto’s wish coming true
Recall last summer that Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto was dealing with complaints from Downtown business owners, restaurants and the Cultural Trust about the number of homeless people and crime Downtown. In an interview with KDKA, the mayor promised more police but said that Downtown is where social services are provided;...
In brief: Brentwood police survey, Whitehall grant and more in the South Hills
Brentwood Police body camera survey Brentwood Borough has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency which will permit the borough to outfit all officers with body-worn cameras. Prior to implementing such a program, Brentwood seeks to solicit community input and support. Residents are encouraged to participate...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 5
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 5....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 5
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 5....
The Stroller, Oct. 5, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Haunted Hustle planned Oct. 31 in Lower Burrell The Valley Points Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K and 2K Spooky Sprint will be from 9 a.m. to noon...
In brief: Zoom bible study, candy giveaway and more around Sewickley
Bible study programs Divine Redeemer Parish is offering two bible studies via Zoom presented by Jeff Cavins. An eight-week video-based bible study on Galatians will take place 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact 412-480-7714 to register. An 11-week video-based bible study on the Book of Revelation will take place 9:15-10:30 a.m. Sundays....
In brief: Chili cook-off, scholarships and more in Pine, Richland
Richland Township residents whose Vogel collection day is Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday will have leaf collections Oct. 21, Nov. 11 and Dec. 2. Residents whose Vogel collection day is Thursday or Friday will have leaf collections Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4. All bags must be out before 6...
In brief: glass recycling, spooky stories and more in South Fayette, Collier area
Traveling glass recycling program in area Oct. 17-22 The Pennsylvania Resources Council Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program, which serves residents living in municipalities no longer accepting glass in curbside recycling collection, provides a free recycling service to residents that rotates through a variety of locations in the region. From Oct....
News briefs: Free flu shots, trail & treat event, restaurant guide, class reunion, pumpkin carving
UPMC St. Margaret and St. Margaret Foundation are hosting a free flu vaccination event for senior citizens and people 18 and older with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease. This is a drive-thru event from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 10. Participants should stay...
News briefs: AVETS breaks ground on new facility; recycling event scheduled
Allegheny Veterinary Emergency, Trauma, and Specialty broke ground on its new, 19,000-square-foot veterinary hospital Sept. 24. The building will be located at 2674 Monroeville Blvd., less than two miles from the existing site on Northern Pike. Officials expect the new pet hospital to be operational by early summer 2021. It...
News briefs: Plum announces its 2020 Homecoming Court
The Plum High School Homecoming Court was announced during halftime of the Mustangs’ football game against Highlands High School on Oct. 2. It features Francesca Beighley, Emmalee Karns, Keegan McLean, Julia Vargo, Mia Pampena and Abby Lewis. GOP event planned A GOP Get Out the Vote gathering is set for...
News briefs: Farmers market rolls on in Verona
Verona’s farmers market continues every Thursday through Nov. 19 from 2 to 7 p.m. in Railroad Park next to the borough building along East Railroad Avenue. Vendors include Schramm Farms & Orchards, Jewelry by Susi, Tom’s Candy Co., Up in Suds, Crafted Treasures and Designs by Becka. More vendors are...
News briefs: Free flu shot event scheduled for those with chronic health conditions
UPMC St. Margaret and St. Margaret Foundation are hosting a free flu vaccination event for senior citizens and people 18 and older with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease. This is a drive-thru event from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 10. Participants should stay...
4 firefighters hurt battling blaze in Pittsburgh’s South Side
Four firefighters were injured Sunday while battling a blaze on Mt. Oliver Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side, according to public safety officials. Crews responded to a call about 8 p.m., where they rushed to extinguish flames in a third-floor apartment. Firefighters found heavy flames in the back of one of...
Brad Simpson: Celebrating National Newspaper Week
Newspapers in Pennsylvania have a long history of providing timely, accurate and informative news to the citizens of the commonwealth. We deliver the stories that matter most to residents of local communities; stories that often cannot be found elsewhere. Despite the challenges and uncertainties that have largely defined 2020, one...
Trump’s VIP medical care could do more harm than goodVideo
President Donald Trump is getting almost every medication available to help him fight off the new coronavirus. That might not be a good thing. It’s a well-established phenomenon with its own name: VIP Syndrome. Wealthy and well-known patients often have easy access to the most cutting-edge medical treatments. Taking care...

