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Jay Leno injured after fall down hillside in Westmoreland County
Celebrity talk show host Jay Leno reportedly fell while trying to walk to a Hempfield restaurant last week, badly bruising his face and eye. The former “Tonight Show” host told “Inside Edition” he was staying at a Hampton Inn about 30 miles outside of Pittsburgh and he fell while walking...
Westmoreland happenings: Festival of trees, Organ recital, pancake breakfast, more
Fundraisers • St. James Lutheran Church, Youngstown, will have a Festival of Trees from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at the church, 4329 Route 982. More than 50 trees will be raffled. There will be a bake sale, children’s crafts, a photo booth, photos with Santa and free hot...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 20, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
‘MJ The Musical’ is a groovy tribute to the King of Pop at the Benedum Center
Michael Jackson was an innovator, an icon, a musical prodigy, a multitalented superstar and a controversial figure in the world of pop culture. It was only a matter of time until a Broadway musical about his life hit the stage. After a delay due to the covid-19 pandemic, “MJ The...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County budget threats
Regarding the article “Innamorato defends proposed budget and Allegheny County tax increase” (Nov. 13, TribLive): I am not happy with the reasoning of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and county Manager John Fournier, who said if the tax hike isn’t passed, consequences could include closing all county pools, eliminating after-school...
Letter to the editor: Progressives have ruined Democratic Party
The progressives are the bane of our country’s existence. Look at how the they went on a cavalier political campaign for president of the United States by spending over a billion dollars. If you look realistically at the last three-plus years the progressives time and again did the same thing...
Roy Kraynyk, retired from Allegheny Land Trust, turns to artistic pursuits
For decades, Roy Kraynyk has worked to protect and conserve green space in Sewickley and beyond. After retiring at the beginning of this year, he’s turned his sights to more personal pursuits. “I try to prioritize recreation and creation now with my time,” Kraynyk, 67, said. He served as executive...
Letter to the editor: Noah’s Ark replica thought-provoking
I recently went on a trip to Williamstown, Ky., to visit the Ark Encounter, a life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark based on the story in Genesis. The ministry that operates the ark, Answers in Genesis, provides information to explain climate change, natural selection and spaces made for dinosaurs. Though its...
Editorial: Courts need to decide election question on more than a race-by-race basis
Pennsylvania needs an answer — once and for all — on mail-in ballots. The ability to use the voting alternative without a reason like being out of town or having a medical condition was given blanket approval with the passage of Act 77 in 2019. It promptly got its first...
Letter to the editor: Therapy best for gender dysphoria
I agree with President-elect Trump’s plan to end hormone and surgical treatment for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. There has been a disturbing trend in our society of the increased diagnosis of gender dysphoria from 2017 (28,847) to 2021 (42,167) — a tripling from 2017 (Komodo Health Inc.). Medical treatment...
The Stroller, Nov. 20, 2024: 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. American Cancer Society seeks...
Letter to the editor: Economy and the election
This election was lost due to economic problems. It is hard to comprehend that with all the issues Donald Trump has that he would win , but economy always wins over the other party. I just shake my head like so many. I find it sad that so many in...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 19, 2024
Football WPIAL playoffs Championship Saturday’s schedule Class 5A Pine-Richland (11-1) vs. Peters Township (11-1) at Acrisure Stadium, 8 p.m. Class 3A Avonworth (10-3) vs. Central Valley (7-5) at Acrisure Stadium, 5 p.m. Class 2A Seton LaSalle (11-0) vs. South Park (11-1) at Acrisure Stadium, 2 p.m. Class A Fort Cherry...
High school roundup for Nov. 19, 2024: 6-point night from Camardese-Woodruff boosts Montour
Jonah Camardese-Woodruff racked up three goals and three assists to lead Montour to a 7-3 win over McDowell in PIHL Class A hockey Tuesday night. Aiden Moskovitz and Thomas Barefoot each added two goals and an assist for Montour (5-2). Ethan Sutherland scored twice for McDowell (3-6). Baldwin 6, Canon-McMillan...
John Dorfman: Here’s another stock picking tool for your kit
Here’s a stock picking tool you might not have thought about. It’s called the PEG ratio. The PEG ratio is a ratio of two ratios. The numerator, or top line, is a stock’s price/earnings ratio, expressed simply as a number. This is the stock’s price divided by per-share earnings. If...
Vladimir Shklyarov, ballet star who dazzled with Russia’s Mariinsky Theatre, dies at 39
Vladimir Shklyarov, who impressed ballet audiences as a principal dancer with Russia’s prestigious Mariinsky Ballet Theatre, has died. He was 39. Shklyarov died “tragically” Saturday, the Mariinsky announced Monday in a statement on its website. “His loss is deeply felt by the entire Mariinsky family and the wider ballet world.”...
Beverly Hills homes, fancy cars, now 34 years in prison for Pittsburgh fentanyl dealer
A man who imported fentanyl from China into Pittsburgh and then used the proceeds to fund a lavish lifestyle in Beverly Hills will serve 34 years in federal prison. Paris Carter, 35, had already been incarcerated since 2018. In March, a jury found him guilty of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl...
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro defends Sen. Bob Casey’s recount choice and points to Dave McCormick’s own failed recount
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday defended U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’s decision to move forward with a recount, pointing to Republican Dave McCormick ‘s own unsuccessful recount in 2022 in a much closer election. Shapiro has been under pressure from state and national Republicans to intervene in the...
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin, other Penn State freshmen likely to redshirt this season
James Franklin and Penn State signed one of the best 2024 recruiting classes in the country a little less than a year ago, thanks in part to a collection of Pennsylvania’s top talent. Penn State inked eight of the highest-rated in-state prospects during last year’s signing period. Now, they’re true...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of Nov. 19, 2024
Grace Heliger was among more than 660 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall who earned more than $12.6 million in merit scholarships. Heliger earned a $21,000 President’s Scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements in high school. She is also playing basketball at Baldwin Wallace. Evan...
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
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...
Beth Dale: Working together on gun violence
Schools in Pennsylvania are back in full swing, but with the excitement that comes with a new school year comes growing concern to ensure our school communities are kept safe from gun violence. In March, a statewide survey found that nearly half of Pennsylvania parents are more worried about gun...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 19, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Veterans honored at Aquinas Academy in Hampton
In celebration of Veterans Day, students at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton performed a color ceremony, giving special recognition to all Aquinas Academy alumni and all veterans who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Nov. 13 ceremony was conducted entirely by members of...
West Deer native pens supernatural young adult novel set in his hometown
Anyone who grew up in West Deer Township during the 1990s may feel a spark of familiarity reading Josiah Golojuh’s new young adult novel “The Paper Boy.” That’s because the author grew up there and modeled the book’s setting off of his own childhood experiences. “It’s not a true story,...
