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Bethel Park club learns about service dogs for veterans
Members of the Bethel Park-based Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club honored veterans during November meeting. The speaker was Brian DeLong, a U.S. Air Force veteran and regional coordinator for the Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs program. He is an active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 764 in Peters, where...
Chi-Chi’s announces comeback decades after hepatitis outbreak
Chi-Chi’s, the once popular Mexican restaurant chain shuttered after a fatal hepatitis outbreak in Western Pennsylvania, is preparing for a comeback. According to CNN, Hormel Foods, the owner of Chi-Chi’s trademarks, said it has a deal with Michael McDermott, the son of the brand’s founder, that will allow McDermott to...
Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair Troop 4 Scout earns Eagle rank
Quinlan David Reynolds of Scout Troop 4, Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair, was recognized for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor ceremony held this fall. The final hurdle in the quest for the highest rank for Boy Scouting is the Eagle Project, a community service challenge....
Westmoreland happenings: Christmas programs, makers market, theater, more
Christmas events • Cook Township Community Center will host a free opportunity for children to meet Santa Claus at 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at the center, 1698 State Route 711. There will be photo ops with Santa with backdrops, a cookie-decorating station, and free cookies and hot chocolate. • The...
Gallery: Photos from Dec. 4, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Buy Old World ornaments at Northern Tier Library
Northern Tier Regional Library is offering a limited number of Old World Christmas ornaments for purchase. Each ornament is hand-blown, silvered and hand-painted in the traditional fashion. Three styles are available: Snowman and Book Worm, $20 each, and Love You to the Moon, $22. Ornaments come with boxes, and there...
Letter to the editor: Democrats are poor losers
The Democrat universe has shown that they are poor losers who don’t want to accept President Trump’s MAGA victory. There is not an ounce of “let’s work together” to remove the pre-election cloud over our country. Whining has a new vigor. I’m sure Whoopi Goldberg is patiently waiting to complain...
Letter to the editor: 10 ways to survive a Trump presidency
For those fearful of Hitler 2.0, here are some ways to blend in and keep you and your loved ones safe for the next four years: 1. Look patriotic: Wearing a MAGA hat or sporting an American flag will earn the trust of any MAGA Nazi. 2. Check your citizenship...
Editorial: A small but important win for FDA under fire
Given how the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority is better known for limiting the authority of federal regulatory agencies than supporting them, last week’s small victory for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is an especially welcome one. The justices served the nation’s interest by essentially doing nothing — declining...
The Stroller, Dec. 4, 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. Christmas open house planned...
‘It’s been difficult:’ Unity sinkhole rescue effort turns into recovery missionVideo
Efforts to rescue a woman believed to have been swallowed by a sinkhole in Unity have turned into a recovery mission, authorities said Wednesday evening, as first responders believe the chances of finding Elizabeth Pollard alive are slim. After nearly two days of nonstop efforts to locate Pollard, involving volunteers...
Letter to the editor: Strengthening our voting process
The voting process goal is not to have a large turnout, but to have a secure and accurate process. The article “Trust in election fades as lies swell” (Nov. 3) indicated people are losing confidence in our election process. I contend recent changes make the process more vulnerable. Here are...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 3, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Rettger tournament At Franklin Regional Seneca Valley 72, Avonworth 61 (2OT) Franklin Regional 49, Quaker Valley 48 (OT) Nonsection Albert Gallatin 63, Carrick 54 Armstrong 53, Perry Traditional Academy 36 Beaver 66, Blackhawk 51 Belle Vernon 55, Gateway 54 Butler 72, Kiski Area 67...
High school roundup for Dec. 3, 2024: Fox Chapel comes back to beat Shaler
Caden Kaiser scored a career-high 17 points to lead Fox Chapel to a 58-50 comeback victory over Shaler in nonsection boys basketball Tuesday. Asher White added 14 points for the Foxes, who trailed 39-32 entering the fourth quarter. Jordan Epps scored 19 points and Deron Nixon had 16 for Shaler...
John Dorfman: Bosses are buying at these 4 companies
Chief executives probably know their companies better than anyone else. So when the boss is buying his company’s stock, it’s wise to pay attention. Here are four stocks I think deserve a look. In each case, the chief executive officer (CEO) has made a significant purchase in the past few...
49ers add former Pitt RB Israel Abanikanda after Christian McCaffrey injuryVideo
The San Francisco 49ers shored up their suddenly thin running back corps on Tuesday by claiming former Pitt star Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets. In a corresponding move, the Niners placed Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve after he suffered a right knee injury in Sunday night’s...
Alexander P. Bicket, South Africa native who became Allegheny County judge, dies at 68
As a judge, Alexander P. Bicket made those around him feel at ease. Whether it was from the bench of his third-floor courtroom with the parties before him or in his chambers, where he regularly welcomed students, interns and young lawyers, he was unassuming. A native of South Africa —...
North Hills School District’s holiday-themed efforts raise money for families in need
The weather may have been frightful, but the proceeds made folks smile. Despite cold, steady rain on event night, North Hills School District’s Hilltop Holiday Town and A Night Around the World raised $1,551 on behalf of families in need, including $200 in online donations. Inside the high school, guests...
Peter Morici: Computers will make mischief once they learn to talk, listen and reason
Personal assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa and generative artificial intelligence tools now appearing at work can amuse, streamline tasks and leverage productivity by gathering and organizing information, drafting documents and performing time-consuming tasks. But they can’t yet duplicate the prescience or situational awareness humans possess by virtue of our rearing,...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Dec. 2, 2024
O’Hara organizing a ‘Spread Cheer’ food collection O’Hara Township is sponsoring a Spread Cheer Food Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 in the municipal parking lot to support St. Vincent de Paul in Sharpsburg. Nonperishable items that can be used as side dishes for the holidays and...
Here’s a look at holiday performances around the region this December
With shopping, decorating, baking and planning family events, December can feel overwhelming with the stressful aspects of the holidays. Fortunately, Pittsburgh’s cultural institutions are here to remind us about all of the magic and joy that this time of year can bring. From plays to dance performances to concerts, here...
Mark Compton: Open road tolling to power economic development along turnpike system
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is proud of its designation as “America’s First Superhighway.” Our system opened in 1940, and, over the past 85 years, its groundbreaking innovation reinvigorated communities across the state and served as a model for the nation’s Interstate Highway System. Our core mission — to ensure safe, uninterrupted...
Gallery: Photos from Dec. 3, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Imagining God
If we continue to view God as a white male, we will continue to accept white male dominance in our society. This serves to further legitimize racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, colonialism, deportation and discrimination. An infinite God can never be captured by finite human metaphors. Our lack of imagination regarding...
Search and rescue teams gain access to mine where Unity woman fell down sinkhole, fresh crew arrivesVideo
The search for a woman suspected of falling down a sinkhole in Unity on Monday evening continued under floodlights late Tuesday, with authorities vowing to keep looking for her underground until she is found. Search and rescue personnel gained access to a mine believed to have caused the sinkhole Tuesday...
