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Letter to the editor: Decency in the White House
Not all Trump supporters are moonshine-swilling hillbillies or white evangelicals who have left their consciences in the vestibule. They are joined by those who are simply satisfied with full bellies and crammed wallets. Add to their number the spineless Republican senators, who, after the president was impeached — and, yes,...
Letter to the editor: The real ‘Crossfire Hurricane’
With the dismissal of the “perjury trap” prosecution of Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the real “Crossfire Hurricane” has landed. Let the destruction begin. The unfiltered data just declassified by the acting director of national intelligence seems to support my personal opinion that Barack Obama was a heinously corrupt president. It’s...
Kevin Bigley says the Amazon series ‘Upload’ is seeing the futureVideo
If you haven’t seen Amazon Prime Video’s new series, “Upload” yet you may want to take the opening lyrics to Prince’s song “Let’s Go Crazy” to heart before you watch. “Dearly beloved We are gathered here today To get through this thing called life Electric word, life It means forever...
The Stroller, May 22, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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. Redemption Church to serve free dinners today Redemption Church of Lower Burrell will serve free drive-through dinners from 5...
North Allegheny takes first in safe driving PSA contest
North Allegheny Senior High School students recently won first place in the second annual “Just Drive” public service announcement video contest. The students won $15,000 for their PSA, which highlighted how quickly distracted driving can cause an accident and change a life, according to a school press release. The winning...
Hampton student’s art selected for permanent display
A self-portrait drawn by a Hampton High School senior, depicted in a graduation cap and gown, and mask, was selected as part of the school’s permanent collection. “I had the thought, ‘What if I don’t graduate? And if I do, what is it going to look like?’” Katelyn Januck said...
Shaler High School recognized for supportive culture
Shaler Area High School was recognized for implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) with the Fidelity of Implementation designation. The goal of the program is to create a positive and supportive culture for students and staff at the high school, said a school spokeswoman in an email. A...
Mark Cuban says he’s trying to buy ‘The O’ in OaklandVideo
Mark Cuban is trying to resurrect a recently closed famous food spot in Pittsburgh. Cuban told the Tribune- Review that there was “nothing new” to report on a potential deal to buy The Original Hot Dog Shop in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section as of Thursday. “I inquired. We haven’t been able to...
Reports: NHL players voting on return-to-play format
The executive board of the NHL Players Association began voting on the league’s proposed return-to-play format Thursday night, according to multiple reports. The vote is expected to be completed Friday. While many details need to be ironed out — the date and location of the games, for example — the...
Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant reportedly blast ‘The Last Dance’Video
Some of Michael Jordan’s former teammates have an issue with how they were portrayed in ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series on the championship Chicago Bulls teams of the 1990s. First it was Horace Grant, who publicly voiced his displeasure with being painted as the source who fed private information to...
First lady Frances Wolf: Let’s be kind, grateful on 143 Day
Fred Rogers called upon us to look for the helpers during dark times. And right now, our helpers are everywhere. They’re in our hospitals, driving our buses, stocking our shelves, delivering our packages and so much more. They’re keeping us safe and healthy while we get through this pandemic. Last...
Salvation Army, North Hills car dealership host food distribution
The Salvation Army with the Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) will sponsor food distribution events at 24 Toyota/Lexus member dealerships across the United States on Friday. According to a news release, North Hills Toyota on McKnight Road will host the event and has provided 200 food boxes valued...
Laurels & lances: Checks and balances
Laurel: To small gestures. Six weeks might not seem like a big deal with some things. It’s less than the timeline from Halloween to Christmas, which seems to pass in a blink. But when you’re waiting for money, it can feel like a lifetime, especially when belts are tight and...
Mark Cuban says he’s trying to buy ‘The O’ in OaklandVideo
Mark Cuban is trying to resurrect a recently closed famous food spot in Pittsburgh. Cuban told the Tribune-Review that there was “nothing new” to report on a potential deal to buy The Original Hot Dog Shop in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section as of Thursday. “I inquired. We haven’t been able to...
Gov. Wolf signs bill allowing bars, restaurants to sell cocktails to go
Bartenders began whipping up mixed drinks Thursday afternoon at Mogie’s Irish Pub as soon as they learned Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill into law allowing cocktail to-go sales during the pandemic-spurred restrictions. Craig Licata, who lives nearby the Lower Burrell bar, picked up two plastic foam cups of Long...
Western Pa. students earn National History Day honors
Western Pennsylvania students were well-represented in the National History Day in Pennsylvania state contest. This year’s theme was “Breaking Barriers in History,” which could be applied to state, national or world history. The contest is broken into the Senior Division for students in ninth through 12th grade and the Junior...
Ranking the top free-agent signings in Penguins historyVideo
Brandon Tanev’s timing was right on the money. If he hit free agency this summer, with a pandemic crippling the global economy and the future of the NHL’s salary cap hanging in the balance, who knows what kind of contract he could have commanded? Instead, he hit free agency last...
As coronavirus deaths near 100K, Trump should lower flags, Pelosi, Schumer say
WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer urged President Donald Trump to lower flags at all public buildings when the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 reaches 100,000. The Democratic leaders made their request Thursday in a letter to the White House saying the move would...
U.S. says it’s pulling out of Open Skies surveillance treaty
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration notified international partners on Thursday that it is pulling out of a treaty that permits 30-plus nations to conduct unarmed, observation flights over each other’s territory — overflights set up decades ago to promote trust and avert conflict. The administration says it wants out of...
10-year-old boy identified who drowned in the Ohio River
It took less than a few hours Wednesday for a state police marine operations unit and a cadaver dog to recover the body of a 10-year-old boy who was swept up in the Ohio River near Ambridge. “It was an emotional moment,” Fire Chief Rob Gottschalk said, after spending two...
Jennifer Christman: Mental Health Awareness Month critical for covid-19 front-line workers
Prior to covid-19, our nation was silently witnessing another growing epidemic — suicide. Specifically, among first responders. Many members of this at-risk population are now on the front lines of the pandemic, working in high-stress professions where the nature of their work leads to experiencing trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder....
Hampton council schedules executive session
Hampton Township council will hold an executive session at 10 a.m. Saturday in Township Community Center Great Room A, located at 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park. The executive session is closed to the public. According to a township email blast, the purpose of the meeting is to discuss legal and...
Letter to the editor: Back to normal at warp speed
“Operation Warp Speed” could be the new Trumpian slogan that ought to do the trick. That will show the pesky covid-19 who’s boss. We’ll simply ignore the raging pandemic and go back to normal. Vaccine by year’s end? Sure! It has been ordered. Miracle cures, silver bullets, magical thinking …...
Carnegie Ukrainian egg sale canceled
The 53rd Annual Ukrainian Easter Egg Sale at St. Peter & St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Carnegie has been canceled. The sale was rescheduled for June 6, but was ultimately canceled due to the pandemic, according to the parish. The annual event features Ukrainian pysanky — Easter eggs —...
Letter to the editor: Why are big stores open, small businesses closed?
Because of the diverse opinions on business closures while we deal with the coronavirus, I believe most of us know that the heart of American industry is small business. Therefore, I call on Gov. Tom Wolf to use a bit of common sense. I simply cannot understand why businesses such...
