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AHN Neighborhood Hospital opening in Brentwood
At a time when emergency rooms are strained and hospital beds could become scarce, the Allegheny Health Network Brentwood Neighborhood Hospital is a welcome addition to the South Hills. The hospital, which is a partnership between AHN and Emerus (a nationwide developer and operator of neighborhood hospitals), opens 9 a.m....
Letter to the editor: What’s basis for Pa. closure decisions?
“Grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, beer distributors, bakeries and auto parts stores are among those businesses permitted to stay open.” “Car dealers and laundromats are among the businesses that must close.” The above sentences appeared in the article “Gov. Wolf orders ‘nonlife-sustaining’ businesses to close physical locations to halt coronavirus...
The Stroller, March 23, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Send cancellations to The Stroller The Stroller will publish news of cancellations and events that will still occur in the upcoming days. If your non-profit has to cancel or change an event or is helping members of the public, please send information to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 23
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 23....
Class reunion, registration and more still happening around Fox Chapel
50th reunion being organized for Sharpsburg H.S. The Sharpsburg High School Class of 1970 is planning its 50th reunion. The event will be Oct. 17 at the Pittsburgh Field Club in Fox Chapel. For more, call Claire Susi at 412-773-5693. Business group to meet April 7 The Allegheny Valley Chapter...
Hampton Middle School print studio promotes teamwork, charity
Once they return to school, students at Hampton Middle School use the in-house print studio to collaborate, create and raise money for a good cause. The middle school opened an art print studio two years ago for students to utilize for classes or for enrichment, according to HMS Principal Dr....
Remember When: March 23
A look at the Valley’s past in the language of the times as compiled by George Guido. 100 years ago Pittsburgh Plate Glass to expand The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. has announced it will acquire the 37-acre Wainwright plot in Creighton for $100,000. This will allow the adjacent glass plant,...
Carnegie Carnegie: a new day, every day
A headline such as mine usually conjures up bright beginnings. I assure you, I do not have rose-colored glasses or a magic wand. Nor do I suffer from delusions. The uncharted, uncertain terrain of covid-19 is a new experience for all of us. There is no sense of adventure or...
Sewickley, Coraopolis VFW to unveil new veterans memorial
The bronze doughboy statue has stood outside the Keith-Holmes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 402 building in Coraopolis since the mid-1970s. This spring, it will receive refinishing work and become part of a new Veterans War Memorial Park that honors veterans of all six service branches who served in every...
Ben Frederickson: Time for MLB owners, players to find common groundVideo
Adam Wainwright was the best Cardinal to ask. The veteran starter has been in the game long enough to get a grasp of its ups and downs. He’s not afraid to speak his mind. He also knows how far and fast his words can carry. It was this combination that...
Report: Jailed Harvey Weinstein put in isolation after contracting covid-19
Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein tested positive for covid-19 on Sunday while in a New York prison for rape and sexual assault, the Niagara Gazette reported. Weinstein is one of two inmates who have tested positive, officials at the Wende Correctional Facility in Western New York told the newspaper. The...
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 23
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 23....
Jets revamped their offensive line, but does that mean it’s better?Video
Joe Douglas stayed true to his word in the first week of free agency by obsessing over improving the beleaguered New York Jets offensive line. The general manager signed five linemen in five days. Truth be told, he’d sign five more in the next five days if not for the...
Local AAU squad deals with ‘so many question marks’ with season in limbo
Normally at this time of year, Tom Droney and his fellow AAU coaches would be gearing up for the first weekend of practice to get ready for the opening tournament on the Adidas 3SSB national circuit. But the word normal has taken on new meaning in recent weeks as the...
Editorial: Let Pa. businesses fight coronavirus
There are almost 19,000 manufacturers in Pennsylvania. There are more than 570,400 employees who work to package potato chips and create Slinky toys and assemble Zippo lighters. Pennsylvanians work with powdered metals and electronics, chemicals and glass and steel. While Pennsylvania is being shuttered against the coronavirus, with Gov. Tom...
Pa. reports another 108 confirmed cases of coronavirus; state total now 479
Another 108 new confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health announced Sunday. In all, 479 cases have been confirmed in the state, with 5,443 people having been tested. That means 4,964 people have tested negative. Two people have died as a result of...
Half of NBA and NHL coronavirus cases are linked to Staples Center. What happened?
LOS ANGELES — The NBA’s reach extends across the globe, broadcasting to more than 200 countries and territories while generating almost $9 billion in annual revenue. Its top players are the most powerful in sports, able to reach tens of millions and spark change with a single social media post....
Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope
The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead. Already, text messages predicting a nationwide lockdown have circulated, along with social media posts telling people that one way to get tested for...
Letter to the editor: Property tax forgiveness better than cash payment
So now we have the federal government talking about a cash payment for people affected by the pandemic that is covid-19. I can see a lot of room for fraud in this approach, especially with all the red tape associated with anything the feds do. How about property tax forgiveness...
Letter to the editor: Hoarding is un-American
The coronavirus outbreak has panicked people into hoarding food, paper products and sanitizing compounds. Consumers across the country are conducting binge purchases of these products, and most supermarkets are reporting bare shelves and difficulty in restocking them. The binging activity is very un-American. There is no need for people to...
Binge these 10 ‘Office’ episodes in honor of its 15th anniversaryVideo
Practicing “social distancing” and stuck at home? Now you have the perfect reason to binge. This Tuesday marks the 15th anniversary of the series premiere of “The Office,” the award-winning Scranton-set TV show that went from struggling comedy to cultural phenomenon over the course of its nine seasons. The show...
Future of Vandergrift’s historic Davis Field uncertain
Vandergrift officials are exploring what to do with the borough’s historic Davis Field now that Kiski Area School District is terminating its lease to use it. Kiski Area, which has leased the field for $1 a year but been responsible for its maintenance, submitted a letter to the borough this...
Now is a good time to plan future family travel bucket list
While most of us may not be traveling any time soon, that doesn’t mean we can’t plan for the future. While many schools are out and we’re spending more time at home, consider creating a family travel bucket list for future use. Here are five ideas to consider: Reflect your...
Whiskey or whisky — what’s the difference?
You may have found yourself, at one time, doing a double take at a liquor store. Yes, if you’re a whisk(e)y fan, you may have noticed some brands are spelled with an “e” while others skip the extra vowel. But why? In short, it has to do with a particular...
The Stroller, March 22, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Send cancellations to The Stroller The Stroller will publish news of cancellations and events that will still occur in the upcoming days. If your non-profit has to cancel or change an event or is helping members of the public, please send information to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood...
