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The Sewickley Music Club, celebrating its 104th season, is ringing in the Christmas season with Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus, an award-winning women’s a cappella chorus from the Greater Pittsburgh area. They are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art...

Since last March when the Steelers signed Russell Wilson, up until his recent success, the word in the ’Burgh and nationally was that Wilson is washed up like Tom Hanks in “Cast Away.” But unlike Hanks and his imaginary friend Wilson, this script Russell Wilson is writing defies odds and...

Christmas concerts The North Hills Chorale will present Christmas concerts titled “Cradle Him in Song” at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 4 p.m. Dec. 8 in the St. Vincent Hall Auditorium at St. Louise Convent, 8150 McKnight Road, McCandless. Freewill offerings are accepted. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable...

Plum JROTC collecting for Toys for Tots The Plum High School Junior ROTC program will hold its 10th annual “Stuff-A-Bus” for Toys for Tots on Dec. 12. Students, staff and other volunteers will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots from 6 to 8 p.m. at the high...

Here in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, we all know how important it is to care for our neighbors. One way that our lawmakers help us care for one another is by funding programs that keep our neighbors safe. Right now, our county government is trying to decide whether to pass...

Milltown Road closed through January for slide repair Part of Milltown Road in Penn Hills will be closed through late January while crews repair two slides along the road. The closure between Hulton Road and Newfield Drive was scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Dec. 2, PennDOT announced. Nearly 5,300...

The apparent death of the PRESS Act in Congress should alarm Americans on two levels. After this bill unanimously passed a Republican-controlled House — a testament to its commonsense defense of First Amendment principles that protect Americans of all political persuasions — all it took to ensure its demise in...

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This Thanksgiving I was so grateful that this election cycle was over. No longer will I be assailed by diatribes from Social Security pensioners about the evils of socialism. OK, to be fair and honest, I only hear about 10 seconds of their “reasoning” before my ears involuntarily shut down...

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has dealt a blow to Philadelphia and other municipalities’ efforts to pass stricter gun laws, but advocates say their...

Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 2....

The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...

Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 2....

High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results Geneva College/Lincoln Park tournament At Lincoln Park Lincoln Park 53, Ambridge 22 Neighborhood Academy 62, Bishop Canevin 31 Obama Academy 52, West Allegheny 49 Play 4 Mae tournament At Woodland Hills Riverview 49, Brashear 38 Woodland Hills 59, Steel Valley 26 York Suburban 76,...

Courtney Wallace had 15 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and seven steals to guide Neighborhood Academy to a 62-31 victory over Bishop Canevin (0-1) at the Geneva College/Lincoln Park boys basketball tournament Sunday. Kedron Gilmore and Syncer Nicholson each had 14 points in the win. York Suburban 76, McKeesport 59...

After spending most of the season ranked atop the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, the Pitt women’s volleyball team was rewarded by being slotted as the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, which begins Thursday. Pitt again will host in the first two rounds, with Oklahoma, Morehead State...

Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...

Penn-Trafford was well-represented on the PA Big 5/6 all-conference football this season. Seven Warriors earned first-team recognition — senior guard Ethan Septak, senior tackle Kellan Taylor, senior tight end Dom Smith, senior running back Tasso Whipple, senior athlete Derek Carr, junior linebacker Jamison Yurt and junior defensive back Tyler Boss....

Pittsburgh is a nostalgic town. We love looking back at the glory days of our professional sports victories, and driving directions from any Yinzer are likely to rely on you knowing where something “used to be.” These days, one of those “used to be” locations could very well be Nick’s...

The neo-Nazis have taken over Columbus! They are eating the dogs. They are eating the cats. They are murderers and rapists. And some, I assume, are good people. No, scratch that last part. John Meyer Cheverly, Md. The writer is formerly of Delmont....

I really like wrestling and I love reading about this topic and watching it with my friends. I love how fun it is to do with my team. I think people should look into girls wrestling and help us in any way they can so that we as females who...

Aspinwall Robert Defazio trustee sold property at 221 Commercial Ave. to Bogacz Buildings 4 LLC for $805,600. Blawnox Nicholas Liberto sold property at 1117 North Ave. to Michael Derensis II and Madeleine Ross Beiler for $192,000. Water Rinehart Jr. sold property at 41 Riverside Court to Amanda Burkhart for $25,000....

Bellevue Wilkesboro Partn. L.P. sold property at 418-420 Division Ave. to Thierry and Anne Sophie Adam Buffiere for $255,000. Kyle Christopher Snyder sold property at 612 Forest Ave. to Terri Scalise for $150,000. Renault Bonner sold property at 269 N Balph Ave. to Oscar and Maria Dolores Murillo for $240,000....