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It’s not every day that ordinary Pennsylvanians willingly disrupt their lives to stand up for their constitutional rights. Even rarer is achieving an impact that affects thousands of people in just a few short months. But that’s exactly what three Greensburg state employees accomplished this year. Megan James, William Lester...

The former house manager of a Penn State fraternity where a pledge repeatedly fell during a night of drinking and later died filed an appeal Tuesday seeking to vacate his conviction and fine. Braxton Becker, 23, of New York, was found guilty in May of one misdemeanor count of hindering...

It turns out that vegetables aren’t the only thing you can dry-fry. This recipe for dry-fried (or wok-roasted) mussels comes from the Boston restaurant Myers+Chang, which published a cookbook earlier this year. In their eponymous book, “Myers+Chang at Home” (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $32), you’ll find a lemongrass mussel dish that’s...

1. Make sorbet High-powered blenders can crush through ice with no problem, so it stands to reason they do the same with frozen fruit. Try tossing in some frozen mangoes, strawberries (or really just about any fruit) in your blender with a drizzle of honey. Your blender will whip up...

This easy dry rub adds flavor in minutes to barbecued pork. A blend of spices and peanuts rubbed into the meat forms a crust that is a great alternative to a marinade. You don’t have to wait for the meat to absorb the flavors. The pork can be barbecued or...

The ranch-style house perched in a quiet Los Angeles suburb is almost as famous as the White House. Its memorable frontage served as the picture-perfect image of the home of the six Brady kids from the popular sitcom “The Brady Bunch.” But the actors who played the siblings never set...

Are you a Veteran of the U.S. Military? Do you know a veteran in our community? Nominations now are open for the 2019 Hampton Heroes program, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Hampton Middle School. Nominees who are eligible can live in Hampton, work in Hampton, are...

Winegrowers the world over love planting sauvignon blanc, a grape that adapts handily to diverse soils and climates. But for the best introduction to sauvignon blanc’s most intriguing aromas and full flavorful pleasures, try the dry white wines from the grape’s spiritual home in France’s upper Loire River Valley. Ironically,...

Lucas Toohey had a hat trick to lead Mt. Pleasant to a 6-1 victory over Leechburg in a Section 2-AA boys soccer matchup Tuesday. Ryan Temple scored twice and Arthur Bartlow had three assists for Mt. Pleasant (1-0, 1-0). Nate Kubasky also scored. Jake Mull scored the lone goal for...

Some good teams were bounced from the weekly Trib HSSN state rankings after some eyebrow-raisers in Week 1. Teams such as Harrisburg, Gateway, Imhotep Charter and Sharon are on the outside looking in, though it would not be a surprise to see any of them back in the top five...

A year ago, they were the final two victims of South Park’s district championship run. Wednesday, Hopewell visits Avonworth to open up Section 1-2A play on opening night of section play in WPIAL girls’ soccer. Last year, South Park shutout Avonworth 3-0 in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals before blanking...

A teenage boy who subsisted primarily on junk food went blind from his poor diet, according to a new study. The 17-year-old, who lives in the United Kingdom, first went to the doctor at age 14 complaining of tiredness, the Annals of Internal Medicine wrote in the study abstract. By...

Gov. Tom Wolf recently proposed a series of so-called reforms to Pennsylvania’s Charter School Law. He asserts that it is one of the worst in the nation. If you look at the law from the perspective of high cost and failing school districts, he may be right. Charter schools, which...

If you’re looking for an Alle-Kiski Valley football rivalry game this week, don’t bother. Of the 13 schools in the Valley News Dispatch circulation area, none play each other. It’s the outgrowth of the six-classification system, which is in its fourth season. If you run a gas station, however, you’re...

In preparation for Hurricane Dorian’s arrival in South Carolina, Animal Friends and Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) are working together to open up space at Charleston Animal Society in order to accommodate pets who are displaced by the storm, according to a news release from the Ohio Township facility....

It’s not against the law for a child to drive an all-terrain vehicle. It’s not against the law for a child to ride on one either. But is it always a good idea? On Thursday, Annabel Whittingham, 5, of Fox Chapel was on an ATV in her yard with her...

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Taste of Greece Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. The celebration included Greek food such as Chicken Oreganto, Fish Pkali, Pastitsio, Souvlaki, Moussaka, Souzoukakia and Pork Yeero. There was also Greek dancing, tradition and more. The church, which is celebrating the opening of...

Hamisi Smith woke from a nap about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to his neighbors screaming for help. Smith, 40, ran outside toward the source of the commotion in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood. Thick black smoke engulfed a house across the street. A fire appeared to be spreading rapidly. A man and a...

During our busy lives, there are few chances to step back and take in the big picture of the momentum built by America’s workforce. On this 125th Labor Day, we can point out historic achievements and positive impacts that continue across the labor market. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of...

I would like to respond to the letter “Disagreeing with Trump supporters.” The writer’s call to veterans not to support President Trump because he didn’t fight for America is unbelievable. Neither President Obama nor Hillary Clinton served, so how did they “fight for America”? I voted for Trump and will...

Up until now, I have believed that the best way to defeat Donald Trump in 2020 is to focus on advocating for the federal government to do more to help the lower and middle classes with their economic and financial struggles to survive and to pay their bills. So, I...

A lot of my Democrat friends are feeling discouraged with the current crop of their presidential hopefuls. As they all try to out-socialist each other on the debate stage, the base wonders if any of them can defeat President Trump. Candidates who no one knew were running are dropping out...

Shoulder improvement work to ramps on eastbound Interstate 376 in Findlay Township will occur Wednesday, weather permitting. According to PennDOT, shoulder restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday on the following ramps: • Eastbound I-376 ramp to eastbound Business Loop 376 toward Moon • Business Loop 376...