TribLive stories, Page 2270
Mayor Pete Buttigieg formally kicks off historic White House bidVideo
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, an underdog in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race who’s seen an uptick in support in recent weeks, formally entered the contest Sunday during an event in the city he leads. “It is time to walk away from the politics of the past, and toward something totally...
Outdoor notices: April 15, 2019
• Jennings Environmental Education Center is holding a Spring Wonder Walk from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday. Join in for some family-friendly, free wheeling discovery along the park’s trails, led by Jennings’ staff. Email jenningssp@pa.gov or call 724-794-6011. • A forest naturalist will lead a full moon hike at 9 p.m. Friday...
Editorial: Veterans court extends a helping hand
A veteran is someone who has proven they understand discipline. They know how to follow orders. They get what it means to be a small part of a larger operation, and why every part has a job to do. That means that when they get in trouble with the law,...
Trib HSSN boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse power rankings for week of April 14, 2019
For the first time, the TribLive High School Sports Network is compiling weekly Power Rankings for boys and girls lacrosse. We run down the Top 5 teams in the WPIAL. These rankings have zero classification boundaries. Here are the first rankings for the 2019 season with overall records. GIRLS LACROSSE...
Trib HSSN boys volleyball power rankings for week of April 14, 2019
For the first time, the TribLive High School Sports Network is compiling weekly Power Rankings for boys volleyball. We run down the Top 5 teams in the WPIAL. These rankings have zero classification boundaries. Here are the first rankings for the 2019 season with overall records. BOYS VOLLEYBALL 1. North...
Letter to the editor: Politicians & your money
All politicians have very little problem spending your money. The Democrats just do it more often. John Newhouse Shaler...
Letter to the editor: Socialism never works
There are some scary things going on in our country. The influential radical left of the Democratic Party is aggressively promoting economic socialism. As economist Thomas Sowell said, socialism sounds great, but simply has never worked. Socialist policies promise free college, medical care, housing and support, so they attract poorly...
Letter to the editor: Saving the planet
In my letter “Global lukewarming” (Feb. 15, TribLIVE) I presented two instances when dire scientific projections were promulgated and publicly accepted, only to dramatically fail. I cited the book “Lukewarming,” which contains scientific articles that provide a realistic view of climate change. Letter-writer George A. West (“Ignoring facts,” March 15,...
Friends of Sewickley Public Library host art show gala
The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library hosted their fifth art show gala, Spring Bound, on April 6. The Children’s Department was transformed into a stunning gallery space. Library and art lovers alike enjoyed the evening while raising nearly $10,000 for the library....
Living with Children: Key to effective discipline
“We’ve tried everything!” is one of the more common testimonials I hear from parents who’ve just described persistent and highly vexing discipline problems with a child or children. Setting aside that it’s never the case that “everything” has been tried in conscientious fashion, the complaint reflects the wrong-headed notion —...
Make the most of the National Mall with these visitors’ tips
Millions of visitors to Washington, D.C., descend on the National Mall every year, touring the U.S. Capitol, posing for photos in front of the memorials and picnicking on the Washington Monument grounds. With so many people jostling for space in the strip of green running between the Capitol and the...
Bridgeville cops, firefighters should be applauded for extra effort
To the editor, The Bridgeville Borough Police Department and Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department deserve a standing ovation for their thoughtfulness and caring for their community. What I recently viewed on the local news media was the ultimate act of kindness. A portable basketball hoop was purchased, assembled and delivered by...
China’s auto show highlights electric ambitions
BEIJING — This year’s Shanghai auto show highlights the global industry’s race to make electric cars Chinese drivers want to buy as Beijing winds down subsidies that promoted sales. Communist leaders are shifting the burden to automakers by imposing mandatory sales targets for electrics, adding to financial pressure on them...
Ivanka Trump in Africa to promote women at work program
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Leaving behind the White House battles over border walls and tax returns, Ivanka Trump is visiting Ethiopia and Ivory Coast in pursuit of a very different goal — advancing a global women’s program she hopes will outlast an administration better known for “America First” isolationism. The...
Shooting at Australia nightclub leaves at least 1 dead
MELBOURNE, Australia — A drive-by shooting outside a popular Melbourne nightclub in Australia early Sunday left one man dead, another critically wounded and two others injured, police said. Police said shots were fired from a car into a crowd standing outside the two-story Love Machine club, hitting three security guards...
Arnold officials mulling whether to change dog catcher
Arnold officials will wait to get some input from the state’s dog warden before deciding who will be the city’s dog catcher. Council discussed awarding a contract for the service to Hoffman Kennels, which is the animal control service used by the majority of communities in the Alle-Kiski Valley. But...
Hampton council set to rule on Windmont Farms Development
A decision must be made by Hampton Council at its next meeting regarding the Windmont Farms preliminary planned residential development proposed to be located off of South Pioneer Road, according to discussion at council’s April 10 meeting. Applicant Crossgates Inc. is proposing to develop approximately 63 acres at the intersection...
Aquinas Academy student wins science award
Hunter Harrison, an eighth grade student at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh, was awarded the Society of American Military Engineers Fisher Scientific Award at the Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair on March 29at Heinz Field. Harrison’s project was titled “Sensational Sandbag Stuffers.” More than 1,000 students from over 100...
High school roundup for April 13, 2019: Seneca Valley tops North Allegheny
Josh McLean hit a solo home-run, walked and scored two runs to lead Seneca Valley to a 6-3 win over North Allegheny (5-4, 2-1) in a Section 1-6A baseball game Saturday. After allowing three runs in the top of the fifth, Seneca Valley scored four runs in the bottom of...
Pirates minor league report: April 13, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-3) won 9-6 against Charlotte (White Sox). First baseman Will Craig went 2 for 4 with a homer, and RHP Brandon Maurer improved to 2-0 by allowing one hit in 2/3 of an inning of work. Next: Sunday vs. Charlotte (White Sox), 1:35 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 6-4)...
High school scores, schedules for April 13, 2019
High Schools Baseball Saturday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley 6, North Allegheny 3 Section 2 Norwin 6, Hempfield 5 Class 4A Section 2 Beaver 9, Quaker Valley 3 Section 3 Ringgold at South Park (n) Thomas Jefferson 14, Elizabeth Forward 4 Class 3A Section 2 North Catholic...
Masters notebook: Sunday tee times moved up 5 hours with storms predicted
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The final round of the Masters will be played Sunday morning — with the leaders teeing off more than five hours earlier than normal — because of storms forecast for the evening, Augusta National Golf Club officials announced during play Saturday. Players normally compete on the weekend...
Mark Madden: Expect Penguins to play better, fix this series
The New York Islanders are better than I figured. (Perhaps I should have taken a closer look at the standings.) The Islanders won two close games on Long Island because they were able to impose their style. The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t stink. They just couldn’t get going. The Penguins pay...
Jonah Goldberg: Kirstjen Nielsen wasn’t right for Trump’s ‘bad cop’ role
Summoned to the White House last Sunday, embattled and apparently overwhelmed secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen arrived with a resignation letter in tow. “Despite our progress in reforming homeland security for a new age,” it read, “I have determined that it is the right time for...
Serra Catholic baseball strong everywhere in win over BrentwoodVideo
Serra Catholic graduated all of its top pitchers from last year’s section-championship team. While the names have changed, the results have not. Logan Exler pitched five strong innings, and Serra Catholic hammered out 15 hits and flashed leather as well during a complete 11-1 defeat of Brentwood in a battle...
