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Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch said during the impeachment hearings that she felt intimidated by President Trump’s tweet critiquing her performance as ambassador. As a retired Foreign Service employee, I find that unbelievable and laughable. Our ambassadors around the world are made of sterner stuff. Yovanovitch apparently is not. Irrelevant to impeachment,...

Dr. Lawrence John (“Patients want physicians involved in their health care,” Nov. 13, TribLIVE) is probably correct that most patients would prefer to see a physician than a physician’s assistant. That does not mean that in many cases they would be as well cared for by a physician’s assistant. But...

Our poor children. Parents always want the best for their children. For most parents it is their main purpose in life, to raise healthy, happy, honorable children. They want them to be able to live in a safe, prospering and honorable country. They know it is important their children get...

The Quaker Valley High School Concert Choir and Penn-Trafford High School Jazz Ensemble will kick off Allegheny County’s 52nd Annual Holiday Music Program on Dec. 3. The program includes two performances each weekday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. through Dec. 19. “Whether you’re an employee or visitor, being at...

Cub Scouts to collect blankets for homeless veterans Cub Scout Pack 556 Wolf Den will host a drive to collect new or gently-used blankets for homeless veterans from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. To make a donation at...

The popular Fox comedy “That ’70s Show” has been a part of Netflix’s library for years, but now the show’s owner says competing streamers are interested in bringing the program to their services. Los Angeles studio Carsey-Werner Television says it has received interest from at least four buyers, including Netflix,...

Blessed Trinity Academy’s Little Bulldog Program is for kids in kindergarten to third grade. The group will meet for 10 weeks starting Dec. 7, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (no clinic Dec. 21 or 28) in BTA’s gym (St. Mary of the Assumption campus). The goal of the program is...

Football WPIAL Championships Saturday’s schedule Class 5A Peters Township (12-1) vs. Gateway (11-2) at Norwin, 6 p.m. Class 2A Washington (13-0) vs. Avonworth (13-0) at Norwin, noon PIAA playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Friday’s results Central Catholic 24, State College 21 Downingtown West 48, Coatesville 36 St. Joseph’s Prep 45, Nazareth...

Thousands came out Friday evening to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 59th annual Light Up Night. Sponsored by Comcast, the city’s event used to mark the unofficial start to the holiday season, kicked off with the lighting of the Holiday Tree. Light Up Night was held Downtown and brought out families from across...

From 1984 through 2000, I had the privilege of spending countless hours documenting a very special neighbor, Fred Rogers of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” A more kind and caring neighbor there never was or will be. Whether working behind the set with his puppets, feeding his fish, pulling on his cardigan...

Mess with Scooter Braun and he’s fine. Threaten his wife and kids? That’s when the game changes, even if you’re Taylor Swift. The manager-producer, who’s been locked in a public fight with Swift over her back catalog, which his company now owns, posted an open letter overnight on social media...

The Salvation Army of New Kensington closed on a deal Friday to buy the former Fort Crawford Elementary School for $850,000, its captain said. The organization plans to start moving into the Third Street building in December. “The biggest thing we’re excited about is our opportunity to be able to...

Educators appreciate education. At least, they should. It’s right there in the name. One would think that a teacher or a principal or a superintendent would be interested in learning as much as teaching, especially when so much is changing about how kids are processing information via new technologies. And...

With Thanksgiving coming later than usual this year, many Salvation Army centers across Western Pennsylvania are starting their annual Red Kettle campaigns early in order to meet their fundraising goals. The Salvation Army’s Western Pennsylvania Division will place the familiar red kettles at Giant Eagle stores starting Monday, spokeswoman Ava...

That Maclain Zajicek chose to pursue athletics came as no surprise. As the youngest of six siblings, she watched her brothers and sister excel at Chartiers Valley: • Madison played soccer; • Mitchell played football and wrestled; • Noah played soccer and lacrosse; • Caleb played soccer, basketball and lacrosse;...

Thanksgiving is only a few days away. It’s a signal to many as the “official” start of the holiday season. The beloved holiday movies and specials that air annually have become tradition for many. Here is our annual list of select favorites, with a few new gems sprinkled in here...

Quaker Valley School Board members voted to borrow $10 million to fund the initial phases of design and site development for a new high school. Board members unanimously approved the bond issuance on Nov. 19. Scott Antoline, director of finance and operations, said the action took place at the end...

Director Marielle Heller frames “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” as if it were an episode of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” with miniature sets of cars and bridges to illustrate New York and Pittsburgh. Mister Rogers, played with clear-eyed purpose by Tom Hanks, introduces the audience to the film’s protagonist, journalist...

It’s a Friday night at the Starlite Lounge, a cozy club and restaurant on Freeport Road in Blawnox. On a tiny stage in a tiny room packed with middle-aged patrons looking to shed their working week blues, Norman Nardini is holding court. He greets everyone who walks through the door...

Democratic candidates love to use the word “free.” It appeals to uninformed voters. Free college, health care, cellphones. However, free is usually not free. It just means someone else pays for it. Maybe that someone is you. John, a 20-year-old man, is thrilled that his college education will be free....

When we moved here in 2007, we were warned by our real estate agent about people running the red lights on Route 30 near our home. I have been seeking an answer as to why this happens so often. We heeded her advice to never go as soon as the...

I have a dream … that America will become a strong nation and that Mr. Trump will become leader for life; that the disagreeable, weak and unemployable shall be sent to work camps until they are set free; that genocide is approved to cleanse the nation. A dream of one...

Perhaps letter-writer R. Ritchey (“Jesus, too, criticizes the elite,” Oct. 23, TribLIVE) should read the Scriptures. The Pharisees had the mandate of teaching and safeguarding God’s laws as given to Moses. Our Congress is mandated to represent our people and to protect and represent our Constitution. Both groups have failed....

The woman who has made a name for herself encouraging people to get rid of their clutter wants to sell you items “that spark joy” and “enhance your everyday routine.” “The goal of tidying is to make room for meaningful objects, people and experiences. I can think of no greater...