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John Dorfman: 3 stocks that are way more expensive than Tesla
If you want a stock market bet that’s 74% likely to lose money, try investing in high-flying stock that sells for 100 times revenue or more. I call such investments “near insanity,” because in the vast majority of cases, these stocks crash back to earth. How dizzying is 100 times...
New York prosecutors mulling more charges against Giuliani associates
NEW YORK — Rudy Giuliani may not be out of the woods yet. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are considering more charges against criminally indicted associates of the former New York mayor in connection with a company that gave him a lucrative business deal, according to a report Monday. The charges...
Pittsburgh police union rejects Mayor Peduto’s 2.5% raise offer, dispute heads to arbitration
Pittsburgh’s police union on Monday voted against accepting a minor pay bump offer from Mayor Bill Peduto’s administration, sending the contract dispute to an arbitration panel, officials said. Of 655 officers who voted, ranging from fledgling officers to lieutenants to recent retirees, 55% chose to reject Peduto’s offer in favor...
Penn-Trafford wrestlers look to take next step at individual section tournament
Coming into the 2019-20 season, Penn-Trafford first-year wrestling coach AJ Brentzel knew it might be a tough winter as he tried to rebuild the program’s winning culture. He knew it would take more than one season. The Warriors are 2-4 and did not qualify for the playoffs in Section 1-AAA,...
Police: Man found dead with gunshot wound in Baldwin home
Allegheny County police are investigating after they said a man was found shot dead in his Baldwin home. Officials said they were called shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday to the 3300 block of Vernon Avenue, where they found the 28-year-old man identified as Jeremy Dentel, according to the Allegheny County...
Letter to the editor: Criticism of Obama well deserved
Criticism of President Obama isn’t racist, just well-deserved. His signature accomplishment was a cleverly named tax that didn’t save Americans $2,500 a year as promised and didn’t allow everyone to keep their health care providers or even always retain preferred doctors. Worse yet, rather than maximize a historic chance to...
Letter to the editor: Making Trump a 1-term president
President Trump’s critics consider him to be crude, self-centered, pathologically dishonest and childishly vindictive. Of course he is, but for some reason nearly half of the country doesn’t care. And I don’t believe there is any way to make those folks care. So how do we make Trump a one-term...
The Stroller, Feb. 17, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is your go-to place for local charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677. Kiski Area Shamrock Run...
New Carlynton superintendent excited about the future
When John Kreider makes a decision, he has one thing in mind: “Whatever is good for kids.” Krieder, 52, who took the reins Feb. 3 as Carlynton’s new superintendent, said he always keeps students at the forefront. “You have to. Because why are we here? We’re here for the kids,”...
Additional shale gas well pad planned for Arconic property in Upper Burrell
Plans are being made for two new shale gas well pads at the Arconic property in Upper Burrell and two natural gas pipelines that would cross through the township. The township supervisors have accepted a recommendation from the planning commission on a pre-application meeting with Brian Dillemuth of Olympia Energy....
Discussion over Leechburg’s Veterans Memorial Stadium continues
The Leechburg Area School Board on Tuesday will present its plan for the Veterans Memorial Stadium renovations to Leechburg Council. Council members Chuck Pascal, Ruth Bender and Lorrie Bazella attended Wednesday’s school board meeting seeking information on the project. The borough owns the property where the field and adjoining practice...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 17
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 17....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 17
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 17....
Remember When: Feb. 17
100 years ago Truck seized by U.S. carrying liquor An automobile truck with $2,000 of whisky and wine headed from New York City to Vandergrift was seized by federal authorities when the vehicle stalled near Greensburg. The incident occurred weeks after the nationwide prohibition of liquor was underway. 75 years...
Pittsburgh area’s mild winters creating mountains of salt
Back-to-back mild winters have caused a backlog of road salt for some communities, forcing them to scramble to find space to store incoming shipments for next year. A number of communities have not used as much road salt as they thought they would, said Tom Benecki, executive director of the...
Christ the Divine bingo, Women’s Business Network and more around Fox Chapel
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy will host a bingo March 6. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and games start at 7 p.m. in the gym, 306 Maple St., Aspinwall. Tickets cost $30. The event is for people 21 and older. Pittsburgh Concert Chorale to present ‘Carmina Burana’ The Pittsburgh...
Registration for senior softball league under way, games are played in North Park
Northern Allegheny County Senior Softball League is holding registration for the 2020 season. Games are played primarily at the North Park Senior Complex at the Lodge at North Park. The league was founded in 1987 and has grown and is still going strong after 33 years. This is a competitive...
Depreciation Lands Museum hosting lecture on George Washington’s trips to Western Pa.
On Feb. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Depreciation Lands Museum will host a program about George Washington. The lecture is called “Eager to Serve: The Indomitable George Washington His Seven Trips to Western Pennsylvania.” The trips (1753-1794) contributed greatly to weaving the fabric of western Pennsylvania history. Pre-paid...
Pat Leonard: Can Saquon Barkley rescue expensive NFL running backs?Video
NEW YORK — Saquon Barkley’s second NFL contract will move toward the front burner for the New York Giants and their dynamic running back this time next year. The Dallas Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott signed a market-leading six-year, $90 million deal last fall entering his fourth NFL season. Carolina Panthers stud...
Trib HSSN PIHL team of the week: West Allegheny
Going into the final two weeks of the PIHL regular season, there is only one remaining unbeaten team. That team resides in Class B and is the defending champion in the Co-Op Division. Ringgold’s victory last week is not the only reason it remains undefeated. There were two unbeaten teams...
WPIAL Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Week ending Feb. 15
With a Jan. 13 loss to defending WPIAL Class 2A champion Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the South Side girls basketball team dropped to 7-5 overall. Then something kicked in and the team won nine of its next 11 games, including a Class 2A first-round playoff triumph. “We really...
Trib HSSN PIHL Player of the Week: Week ending Feb. 16, 2020
High-scoring nights are nothing new to Burrell senior Gio Palombo. He has missed games this season because of injury, but he has been very good in a multitude of roles in the games he has played. The Bucs have needed Palombo to play defense — something he has done with...
High school schedules for Feb. 17, 2020
High schools Basketball Boys WPIAL playoffs Class 6A First round Tuesday’s schedule Hempfield (12-10) vs. Peters Township (13-9) at Mt. Lebanon, 8 p.m. Pine-Richland (14-8) vs. Connellsville (8-14) at Fox Chapel, 8 p.m. Central Catholic (12-10) vs. Penn-Trafford (14-8) at Norwin, 8 p.m. Bethel Park (13-8) vs. North Allegheny (11-11)...
Chaka Khan’s rendition of National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game wrecked by internetVideo
The results are in from the internet on Chaka Khan’s performance of the national anthem and well, they’re not good. Chaka Khan was raked over the coals by many on social media for her performance before the NBA All-Star game in Chicago on Sunday. Many likened it to Fergie’s rendition...
WPIAL Girls Basketball Player of the Week — Week ending Feb. 15
There were only 34 WPIAL girls basketball games played last week: 30 on the final night of the regular season and four playoff games Friday. In two of those games, Ellis School junior Natalie Jasper was a dominant force. “Natalie has been one of our leaders this season both on...
