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I’m still a practicing Catholic despite the findings of the grand jury. I’m working through it, but that’s a conversation for another time. My issue today is with the Catholic school system. The July 26 edition of the Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper had an article describing financial hardships in the Diocese...

If hate truly has no place in America, if we truly want to “do something” about violence in our society, we each need to look in the mirror. It is only through individual responsibility that we will begin to turn back the tide of violence. How are your relationships? How...

Gateway School District’s first day of school is Aug. 22. The district’s orientation programs help new students get acquainted with their classrooms and teachers, while summer camps and practice programs prepare athletes and band members for a new season....

Riley Konesky spent her summer days at the front desk of the Whitehall Borough pool. When she wasn’t checking IDs to let people in, she was busy turning balls of yarn into little critters to make kids happy. “The patrons love it. They’re always like, ‘Oh, what do you have...

Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 7:05 p.m. Aug. 21 — Jewish Heritage Night at PNC Park • 6:30 p.m. Aug 23 – Shabbat Under the Stars Blackburn United Methodist...

Despite some confusion that arose recently, Vogel is still accepting glass recycling from residents in Pine Township. Stephanie Olszewski, who is an administrative support assistant with the township, said she came back from vacation to a number of voicemails and emails from residents about the company no longer picking up...

Kelsey Cordera is preparing to start her freshman year at Edinboro University with a $3,200 scholarship from three women who also grew up in Millvale. Cordera, 18, is the 2019 Millvalean Scholarship recipient. The scholarship’s name is derived from that of the Millvale High School yearbook. Millvale High School existed...

Abdulkadir Chirambo smiles easily, especially when he’s talking about the vacant city lots the United Somali Bantu of Greater Pittsburgh have converted to a huge farm-like garden. As president and spokesman of the organization, he gets serious when asked what brought him from Kenya to Pittsburgh. “Peace, education and changing...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 60-62) lost 7-3 to Rochester (Twins). The Indains fell behind 7-0 after four innings. RHP Alex McRae (7-7, 5.15) took the los after giving up six earned runs on 10 hits with three strikeouts and a walk in four innings. SS Cole Tucker (.267) went 2 for 4...

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee said Thursday it has subpoenaed President Trump’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and former White House chief of staff Rick Dearborn to publicly testify in its investigation of whether to pursue presidential impeachment. Both men are being called to appear Sept. 17 and discuss...

Westmoreland County’s mini casino, slated to open next year, will be known as “Live! Casino Pittsburgh.” Located in Westmoreland Mall, about 38 miles or about an hour’s drive from downtown Pittsburgh, the casino that is being built in a former department store in Hempfield won’t have any local identification in...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Newly leaked emails show that conservative state Rep. Matt Shea, a Republican from Spokane Valley, has had close ties with a group that trained children and young men for religious combat. The Spokesman-Review newspaper reported that the emails were first revealed in The Guardian on Wednesday, while...

The West Jefferson Hills School Board has rescinded a process it began in June to discharge a professional employee. In a resolution approved by board members in an 8-0 vote on Aug. 13, district leaders indicated the employee has resigned and a confidential settlement was entered into, “effectively resolving all...

Laurel: To a whole lot of baking going on. Last week’s overwhelming response by cookie bakers during the Monongahela Area Historical Society’s 250th anniversary celebration brought the city a sweet honor when Guinness World Records adjudicator Christina Conlon announced that the number of cookies on display had established a new...

Seneca Valley used mainly its experience and size to reach last year’s WPIAL Class 6A title game. This year, the Raiders are adding speed to the mix. “We’re not as experienced as we were last year, but we are going to be really athletic,” said coach Ron Butschle, in his...

The Shaler commissioners voted Aug. 13 to accept a settlement from Scioto Properties, which will allow up to six residents with traumatic brain injuries to occupy 444 McElheny Road. In return, the developer will dismiss a federal lawsuit claiming that, when the township failed to issue Scioto a property variance...

The ever-growing Pittsburgh pop-culture convention scene will have two additions next year — one new show and one resurrected show. The first Momento Con will be at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh on May 9 and 10. Horror Realm Con — which ended a multi-year run...

Roger Galbraith has worked at Allegheny Cemetery for nearly 50 years, and he plans to stay for eternity. “Section 13, Lot 79: That’s where I’ll be buried,” he said, pointing to a green hillside dotted with tombstones. The 66-year-old grew up in Lawrenceville, just a few blocks away from the...

For years I have enjoyed reading your letters to the editor, but Mary Beddingfield’s letter “Democrats’ racist rhetoric appalling” (July 30, TribLIVE) was among the best. This self-described black woman from Homewood did a masterful job of countering the tired old Democratic tactic of calling everyone who disagrees with the...

Here are my opinions about some recent news items. Unlike many writers, I feel that President Trump is the best thing to hit Washington since President Reagan. He has done more good for our country in two years than most presidents have done in eight. Regardless who the socialist/Democrats choose,...

There is a very good reason why Democrats and the mainstream media keep calling President Trump a racist/bigot/whatever. If Trump gets 10% to 15% of the African-American vote in the 2020 election, the Democratic Party is toast, and Trump is re-elected. It’s that simple. Joseph F. Marmo Cheswick...

I feel sad every time I see family and friends gathering after the loss of someone who died because of violence, drugs or medical problems. It’s nice to see them honoring the departed with special T-shirts and lit candles. What I don’t understand is why they think they are honoring...

Regarding Jim Benford’s letter “Shame on Megan Rapinoe” (July 27, TribLIVE): I wasn’t aware that President Donald John Trump ever did officially invite the world champion U.S. women’s soccer team to the White House. Did he? Shame on who? Deriding anyone for having the courage of their convictions isn’t really...

Regarding Carl Mochak’s letter “Disagreeing with Trump supporters” (Aug. 1, TribLIVE): Mr. Mochak, if you just learned the meaning of the word “inept,” you must have slept in your English classes. You are probably like the cheering and chanting Democrats as well — liberals, socialists and abortion-loving . If you...