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Laurels & lances: Milk, food and liquor
Laurel: To a tall glass of support. When the milk market was drying up for Ben Brown’s Westmoreland County farm Saturday, things looked bleak for Whoa Nellie Dairy. While milk is one of those staples everyone buys when a storm is coming or an emergency threatens, some farmers have been...
Charles Mitchell: Lawmakers offer way out of coronavirus chaos
Since the beginning of the covid-19 outbreak, I have been rooting for our governor, Tom Wolf. We all need him to be successful in protecting our neighbors from this disease, and initially his response was consistent and transparent. But now, his secretive approach is harming his multi-state effort to reopen...
Letter to the editor: Covid-19 pandemic is a wake-up call
Do you not see what is going on? The worldwide pandemic is a wake-up call. This has happened many times before. This is a warning from God to the people of the world. Read the Bible. There needs to be more love in the world. There is too much hate...
Letter to the editor: Strengthen food assistance across nation
In the of era of social distancing, Pittsburghers are more united than ever — not only are we keeping up with work and loved ones through video calls, we are also coming together to meet the needs of our community (“Outside PPG Paints Arena and Rivers Casino, groups rally to...
The Stroller, April 17, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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....
Newest Sewickley-area real estate transactions
Aleppo Matthew Edward Noble sold property at 402 Sewickley Heights Drive to Ronald and Angela Bennett for $311,000. Leetsdale Bank New York Mellon trustee sold property at 30 First St. to Olayinka Aminu and Folashade Odusoga for $15,500. Brent Sopko sold property at 195 Victory Ln to Lopatta LLC for...
Letter to the editor: Climate lessons from coronavirus
The covid-19 pandemic is unfolding in ways all too familiar in world crises, ways that eerily reflect our inadequate response to climate change. Experts warn us that early and decisive action is needed. But the warnings are largely ignored until the impacts are overwhelming and draconian measures become necessary. The...
Letter to the editor: Democrats don’t automatically win in Westmoreland
Congratulations to Eric Davanzo for a resounding win (“Republican Eric Davanzo poised to claim House 58th District special election,” March 17, TribLIVE). His hard work and that of his family paid off. His party stood solidly behind him before and during the election. Even with the current situation, people of...
Letter to the editor: Keep prisoners in prison
Open up our jails because of covid-19 (“Gov. Wolf approves release of up to 1,800 inmates amid coronavirus concerns”)? Why? How does this make any sense? Those in charge need to think this over and rethink this. Prisoners are in jail for a reason. We have family members and friends...
Jeter Backyard Theater thespians cast in online musical
Two Jeter Backyard Theater actors were cast in “The Big One-Oh! JR. Zoomsical Edition,” a 20-minute online adaptation of the family-friendly musical “The Big One-Oh!” by Dean Pitchford, Doug Besterman, and Timothy Allen McDonald. At 4 p.m. Friday, Sadie Jeter from Gibsonia will appear as Mrs. Cleveland, and Cameron Tino...
Should government track covid-19 patients by phone? Many Americans say yes, poll saysVideo
Over half of Americans think it’s acceptable for the government to track the cell phones of people with coronavirus, according to a new poll. The poll found 52% of the U.S. says it’s “somewhat acceptable” for government to track the phones of people who’ve tested positive for covid-19 to better...
Penn State Health taking part in global clinical trial of antiviral drug for covid-19
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has started enrolling participants in an international clinical trial evaluating an investigational antiviral drug, remdesivir, for treatment of covid-19. Remdesivir, developed by Gilead Sciences Inc., was previously tested in humans with Ebola and has shown some therapeutic benefit against SARS and MERS...
Editorial: Masks defend health and economy
The best offense is a good defense. It’s a familiar sentiment. It’s a tenet of arenas from the military to Wall Street. It’s a concept that fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers might even consider a religion. It’s the idea that there is no better way to attack a problem than...
Beaver County officials frustrated over tracking of nursing home’s coronavirus outbreak
Beaver County officials said Thursday they are frustrated about differing state reports on how many nursing home residents have coronavirus as they grapple with one agency’s report that Brighton Rehabilitation has more than 100 cases. The state Department of Health is reporting 70 cases total across two of the county’s...
North Allegheny’s Joey Porter Jr. could be primed to break out for Penn State
The Penn State football program signed one of its best cornerback recruiting classes in recent memory last year. Four-stars Keaton Ellis, Marquis Wilson and Joey Porter Jr. all joined the program, along with three-star Daequan Hardy. Ellis and Wilson quickly moved up the depth chart and saw meaningful playing time...
Josh Shapiro: Major victory for abuse survivors
We’re working overtime right now in the Office of Attorney General — protecting your financial security and stopping price gouging during the public health emergency — and still meeting our core responsibilities to public safety. In fact, we just won two major victories that will protect Pennsylvanians from the most...
FDA grants emergency authorization for 2 new antibody tests for coronavirus
The U.S. Food and Drug administration granted emergency approval for another two coronavirus blood tests, both developed to determine who has already recovered from the fast-spreading illness. The antibody tests are not necessarily diagnostic but rather detect certain proteins in the immune system by way of a blood sample. The...
Suzanna Masartis: The race for a covid-19 cure
America traditionally has turned to its biopharmaceutical industry for solutions to our ailments and diseases, with the demands for treatments and vaccines created by the coronavirus pandemic underscoring what members of rare disease communities feel every day. Although biopharmaceutical companies are committed to developing solutions to help diagnose and treat...
State Sens. Lindsey Williams & Maria Collett: Essential workers need our help now
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage across our state, country and world, every day we wake up to new unsettling statistics. As of this writing, in Pennsylvania alone, there are 25,345 cases of coronavirus, but there are surely hundreds, maybe even thousands more, who have contracted the virus but...
WPIAL Top 10: Most basketball championships won
Here are lists of the Top 10 schools with the most WPIAL basketball championships: Boys School, Championships, First, Most recent 1t. Farrell, 13, 1951, 1992 1t. New Castle, 13, 1927, 2019 3t. Aliquippa, 12, 1949, 2016 3t. Duquesne, 12, 1928, 2005 5. Beaver Falls, 10, 1970, 2016 6. Blackhawk, 9,...
HGTV Smart Home 2020 located in Wexford
HGTV’s 2020 Smart Home is right in our backyard – it was constructed in Wexford by Pittsburgh-based Infinity Custom Homes. In a news release, HGTV highlighted Pittsburgh being voted as one of America’s Most Livable Cities, its food and arts scenes and outdoor amenities, as well as its reputation for...
Letter to the editor: Put WHO funding back into America
President Trump wants to stop funding for the World Health Organization. I say go for it. And while you’re at it, include Pakistan and all the other supposed allies from third-world countries that we finance, but hate us. Oh, and please include the United Nations. Put this money back into...
Letter to the editor: Listening to Trump & experts
Regarding Carl Mochak’s letter “Don’t listen to Trump” (April 10, TribLIVE): Sir, who are you listening to? Nancy Pelosi telling everyone to come to San Francisco’s Chinatown? New York City leaders saying it is OK to go out to the theaters and restaurants? Are you one of the people who...
Letter to the editor: Changing rules has consequences
I found the letter “Wisconsin voting debacle unconscionable” (April 12, TribLIVE) a huge misrepresentation of what all is happening with our right to vote. Rules are rules, and that is how it is. Imagine an election where people can go around with a handful of absent ballots or go to...
Letter to the editor: We need candidates who respect science
Despite President Trump’s recent change of heart, he must still be held accountable for the damage that has been inflicted by covid-19. His undeniable indifference to health experts’ advice early on will no doubt cost lives. Moreover, his predominantly anti-scientific approach toward the pandemic is downright irresponsible. His longtime contempt...
