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The reality of child hunger in Western Pennsylvania can be surprising, as 1 in 5 children is facing hunger. On Episode 7 of the Food Podcast, Brian Gulish is joined by Jane Dixon, who created the Classroom Cupboard Food Pantry within the Montour School District. “Last year alone, in year...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has proposed one of the most ambitious health care reforms since the Affordable Care Act. She hopes her plan, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, will reduce the “out of control” prices that are “crushing Americans at the pharmacy counter.” I served four terms in Congress...

One year after the Tree of Life synagogue attack that left 11 people dead, Brad Orsini, communal security director for the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, continues to share intricate details of the day’s events to help others train for the worst in hopes of saving lives. “The general lesson is...

In an uncontested race, four incumbents and one newcomer secured their spots on the West Jefferson Hills School Board for the next four years. Incumbent Jill Bertini received 21% of the votes; incumbent Suzanne Downer received 20% of the vote; incumbent David Dominick received 20% of the vote; newcomer Denise...

Members of the “Moving Forward” slate have prevailed in Baldwin-Whitehall School Board’s race for five open, four-year seats. Peter Giglione, with 19% of the vote; Anthony DiCesaro, with 19% of the vote; Janice Tarson, with 19% of the vote; Daniel Knezevich, with 19% of the vote; and Robert Achtzehn, with...

In an uncontested race for three open four-year seats on Brentwood council, incumbents Richard Schubert, Pat Carnevale and Harold Smith Jr. retained their seats. Schubert received 33.27 percent of the vote; Carnevale received 32.96 percent of the vote; and Smith received 32.46 percent of the vote. Brentwood School Board Five...

Three incumbents secured another four-year term on Whitehall council. Robert McKown, who appeared on both the Democratic and Republican ballots, was the top vote getter with 29% percent of the votes. Glenn Nagy, a Democrat, came in second with just over 23% of the votes, followed by Philip Lahr, a...

The Democrats were victorious in a race for three open, four-year seats on Baldwin Borough Council. Newcomers Denise Maiden and Patty Boyer joined incumbent James Behers, all Democrats, in winning a spot on borough council. They beat out newcomer Rebecca A. Conley, a Republican. Boyer, who appeared on both party...

Two of three seats for Jefferson Hills council have been determined. The third open four year seat is still too close to call. Six newcomers vyed for one of three open, four-year seats on borough council. Democrats Karen Bucy and Nicole Ruscitto secured a spot on council, with 19% and...

A mix of newcomers and incumbents alike prevailed in a race for Pleasant Hills council that saw two incumbents lose their bids for reelection, according to unofficial results. In the race for three open four-year seats, newcomer Andy Codelka, who appeared on both the Democratic and Republican ballots, was the...

A mix of newcomers and incumbents alike prevailed in a race for Pleasant Hills council that saw two incumbents lose their bids for reelection, according to unofficial results. In the race for three open four-year seats, newcomer Andy Codelka, who appeared on both the Democratic and Republican ballots, was the...

Newcomer Megan E. Wine, a Republican, has won a seat on Bell Acres council. Wine received 27.92% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. Incumbents Christopher Abell, a Democrat, and Dennis C. Young Jr., a Republican, retained their seats, receiving 25.15% and 22.86% of...

Two retired municipal managers have been elected as Leet Township commissioners. Carolyn A. Verszyla, who appeared on the Democratic and Republican tickets, received 24.93% of the vote and Democrat Martin C. McDaniel received 22.34%, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. They are joined by Democrat Erika...

Sewickley Borough council incumbent John Dunn has lost his bid for re-election. The Republican, who received 42.9% of the Ward 1 vote, fell to Democrat Julie Barnes, who received 56.56%, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. In Ward 2, incumbents Cynthia J. Mullins and Hendrik van...

Newcomers Chesney Soderstrom and Geoff Barnes were elected to fill two four-year school board seats in Quaker Valley’s Region 2, which encompasses Sewickley Borough. Soderstrom, who appeared on both the Democratic and Republican ballots, received 35.85% of the vote, while Barnes, a Democrat, received 31.52%. Republican Richard Kain fell short,...

Five incumbents on the Carlynton school board have retained their seats. According to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division, the winners, all of whom cross-filed, were Kelly Zaletski, with 19.08% of the vote; Jim Shriver, 18.83%; Jude A. Frank, 17.56%; Marissa Mendoza-Burcham, 18.24%; and George Honchar, 16.84%. Newcomer...

JCC & Planned Parenthood The Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh will host a Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania fundraiser Nov. 9 titled “Drag Bingo In Support of PPWP.” That the family-friendly JCC will host a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood is indicative of a general misunderstanding in the Jewish community about...

Regarding the letter “Stick with evidence on climate change” (Oct. 28, TribLIVE), I wish writer Allen Clark had done so. As many as 99% of climate scientists are in agreement that human-caused warming is occurring (easily Googled), and if that isn’t enough for you, just look at the incontrovertible facts....

So what has President Trump done that’s so impeachable? His economic policies have made our economy great again. He’s been called the most pro-life president ever. He’s tried to protect our country from illegal immigration. And just recently, he eliminated a serious terrorist threat. Amongst other things, what has he...

Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank seeks donations November is Turkey Month at Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank. The food bank is seeking donations to help provide grocery gift certificates for Christmas dinner for Apollo-area families in need. Donations of any amount are appreciated. If you would like to help, send donations to:...

On Nov. 9, at 9 a.m., the Leetsdale Snowflake Classic 5K run and 2-mile walk will take place. All funds benefit the Fourth of July parade and fireworks. Register at athlinks.com. The cost is $30 for adults and $20 for teens and seniors. Register in advance to guarantee a long-sleeved...

Republicans Pat Avolio, Jack Donahue, and Ryan Colombo took the top three places in the Pine Township supervisors race on Nov. 5. Democrats on the ticket were Jeff Romano, Jeffrey Hyams, and Jeff Fisher. Here’s a look at the breakdown of votes: Ryan Columbo — 1,275 Pat Avolio — 1,261...

This time of year, you can find all kinds of squash and gourds at local grocery stores, far more than the variety found just 10 or 15 years ago. Some of those squash might be sitting on your kitchen table right now. This recipe from “David Tanis Market Cooking: Recipes...

Kate Cwenar, a sophomore at Pine-Richland High School, decided to hold another neighborhood coat drive. The idea came to her two summers ago as she was thinking of a way to give back to her community. It went so well that she decided to do another one this year. She...

Popularity is the rarest of accomplishments for contemporary opera, but Mexican composer Daniel Catán achieved it when he wrote “Florencia en el Amazonas.” It has been performed successfully around the world, and has elicited enthusiastic praise from performers, audiences and even critics since its premiere in 1996 at Houston Grand...