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Letter to the editor: End of democracy?
Call me crazy, but I have a strong gut feeling that America’s democracy is coming to its end under the current administration and our spineless Congress. That our president has allowed the nonelected richest man on the planet to be his hatchet man and surrounded himself with people I consider...
The Stroller, March 10, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Scholarships available to local...
Here are some upcoming programs at Penn Hills Library
The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit pennhillslibrary.org. Registration is required for the following programs unless otherwise indicated; however, the following teen programs do not require registration. To register for any of the programs, visit...
Letter to the editor: Let’s get back to respecting others
Respect, such a small word, but such a big meaning in itself. Some people don’t respect authority. You see it in everyday life. You see it on the news, people not respecting the police, teachers, clergy, parents, elected officials, in sporting events and to say the least disrespecting human life....
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Master Naturalist to discuss native gardens The Bradford Woods Conservancy is kicking off its 2025 Speaker Series at 7 p.m. March 19 at Bradford Woods Community Church, 4836 Wexford Run Road. The featured speaker will be Rhea Homa, project manager for the Native Urban Garden Stewardship Program, a Master Naturalist...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 10
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 10....
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 10
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 10....
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of March 10, 2025
More Real ID days set for spring The Penn Hills PennDOT Driver License Center, 11620 Keleket Drive, will host a Real ID Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14 and May 5. Applications for Real IDs will be the only services available during the event. No other driver’s...
Penn State wrestling wins 3rd straight Big Ten title — 9th under head coach Cael Sanderson
For the third straight year, Penn State wrestling has won a Big Ten team title. The Nittany Lions clinched the conference championship Sunday night during the finals of the two-day tournament in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State’s conference title is its ninth under head coach Cael Sanderson and came with a...
High school schedules for March 10, 2025
High schools Basketball PIAA playoffs Boys Class 6A Second round Wednesday’s schedule Conestoga (22-5) vs. Hazleton (13-12) at Freedom, 7 p.m.; Spring-Ford (21-7) vs. Father Judge (20-7) at Norristown, 7:30 p.m.; Imhotep (24-5) vs. Chambersburg (20-5) at Landisville Hempfield, 7 p.m.; Scranton (19-6) vs. Parkland (18-9) at Strousburg, 7:30 p.m.;...
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Trump sticking to U.S. aluminum-steel tariff timelineVideo
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signaled he doesn’t expect a reprieve on 25% tariffs for steel and aluminum imports scheduled to take effect on Wednesday. The levies, ordered by President Donald Trump in February, include imports from Canada and Mexico — which are among the top foreign suppliers — and apply...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Feb. 27-March 5, 2025
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...
Norwin notebook: Amber Klingensmith earns gold medal in WPIAL swimming debut
Norwin’s Amber Klingensmith didn’t compete at the high school level last year as a freshman, opting to concentrate on her swims with Pittsburgh Elite Aquatics. But she was familiar with Pitt’s Trees Pool, and she said it helped her in her WPIAL-championship debut. Klingensmith’s first swim at WPIALs was golden....
Letter to the editor: Trump has led an extraordinary life
You may dislike him. You may hate him. You may even think he is evil incarnate. But you must admit that Donald J. Trump has led a truly extraordinary and very interesting life! Joe Marmo Cheswick...
Westmoreland happenings: Irish history program, senior citizen news, more
Church News • Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations...
In brief: Art show, upcoming meetings and more in the Fox Chapel area
Art show After three decades of introducing kindergarteners to the power of art, artist Leigh Bishop turned the tables to channel her inner artist to create a collection of recent work influenced by pop art and inner reflection. Pairing whimsy with thoughtfulness, her style reminds viewers of the child within...
Letter to the editor: America has always been great
I’m sick of people saying they are going to make America Great “AGAIN.” I was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served honorably during the Vietnam era. In all my 81 years, I have not found any place as “GREAT” as the United States of America. So there is...
Letter to the editor: HHS needs to take more action to stop the flu
I am encouraged that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has advocated for the importance of children getting vaccinated against measles. But this is not enough. More action is needed by HHS, particularly in regard to the flu. Each year there are new...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of March 9, 2025
Bellevue Ronald Woshner sold property at 189-191 Grant Ave. to Henry Homes 1 LLC for $487,500. Rebecca Kirschbaum sold property at 663 North Ave. to Troy and Abigail Walos for $220,000. NYXQ 31201 LLC sold property at 120 S Bryant Ave. to Justin Michael Glatz for $275,000. Estate of David...
Pittsburgh eastern suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 9, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill 2669 LLC sold property at 1541 Williamsburg Pl to Edward Macey for $260,000. Edgewood David Davis sold property at 501 Greendale Ave. to Michael John Hay and Nicholas Robert Wehner for $315,000. Jonathan Maher sold property at 607 Greendale Ave. to Noah Jemison and Christine Syvertson for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of March 9, 2025
Aspinwall Casey Gibbons sold property at 125 Third St. to Jenna Murray for $390,000. Nam Khuu sold property at 126 Fifth St. to Rebecca Lerman for $475,000. Mark Rebeiz sold property at 400 Brilliant Ave. to Matthew David and Katherine Claire Thomas for $426,500. Etna A & M Flips LLC...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of March 9, 2025
Bell Acres Brett Kirk sold property at 109 Grouse Ln to Cartus Financial Corp. for $885,000. Cartus Financial Corp. sold property at 109 Grouse Ln to Julian White for $885,000. Edgeworth Robert Dimeolo sold property at 318 Highland Ln to Kevin Recker for $302,500. Franklin Park Matt Devlin sold property...
Letter to the editor: Ask governor to monitor microplastics
Plastics are a global disaster. All the plastic that has ever been produced is still on this earth. Plastic does not readily decompose; it just breaks down into smaller particles called microplastics and nanoplastics that scientists call “forever chemicals.” These “forever chemicals” leach carcinogens and other toxins into our bodies....
Alle-Kiski Valley Senior Citizen Centers calendar: March 9, 2025
Armstrong County Senior Centers Apollo Wednesday: bingo. Thursday: 10 a.m., St. Patrick’s Day party. No bingo. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesday and Thursday: bingo. Wednesday: craft workshop. The center...
TribLive reporter’s quarantine journey with mother becomes award-winning story, book
Five years ago, as the covid-19 pandemic gripped the region, TribLive reporter JoAnne Klimovich Harrop quarantined in a nursing home with her mother as society began to shut down. Harrop left her husband, her home and her career to stay in the former Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with...
