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Editorial: Does Allegheny County council need to swallow a tax increase?
Government is more than just elections. It is the hard part — the part that comes between elections. It’s deciding what services people want. It’s prioritizing what they need. It’s finding a way to promote growth while preserving character. It is finding a way to pay for it all. And...
The Stroller, Nov. 16, 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. Pet food, supplies needed...
Letter to the editor: Trump and the rise of the working class
The presidential election of 2024 is history. Donald Trump and the Republican Party have had an earth-shaking victory. Yet it’s not about a man or a party; it was about the rise of the working class. We rely on these people for just about everything. They build our houses and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 15, 2024
High school Football WPIAL Class 6A Championship Saturday’s schedule Central Catholic (9-2) vs. North Allegheny (10-1) at Norwin, 6:05 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Friday’s results Pine-Richland 28, Bethel Park 7 Peters Township 7, Upper St. Clair 3 Championship Nov. 23 schedule Pine-Richland (11-1) vs. Peters Township (11-1) at Acrisure Stadium,...
Clairton shuts out Bishop Canevin to reach WPIAL Class A final
In a season defined by dominance, the Clairton Bears added another chapter to their storied history Friday, shutting out Bishop Canevin, 24-0, in a WPIAL Class A semifinal at Peters Township. With the victory, Clairton secured a berth to the WPIAL championship game against No. 1 seed Fort Cherry on...
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 12 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 12 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 273 - Ryan Messina, Elizabeth Forward (23 of 38) 245 - Khalil Green, Westinghouse (13 of 20) 168 - Kymon’e Brown, Jeannette (9 of 25) 159 - Chris Smiley, Ellwood City (15 of 31) 150 - Steve...
Resurgent Central Valley rolls past Elizabeth Forward to reach 3A championship game
This deep in the playoffs, when the matchups are tightly contested and the momentum swings are momentous, just a couple of plays can dictate an outcome of a game. On Friday in a Class 3A semifinal showdown between No. 3 Elizabeth Forward and No. 2 Central Valley, a couple of...
Bentworth tastes 1st loss in Class A state finals, falling to Lancaster Mennonite
Msafiri Amisi has been the main attraction for Lancaster Mennonite’s boys soccer team this year, bagging 20 goals and pushing the Blazers to the PIAA Class A championship game against Bentworth on Friday evening. The Bearcats did well to quiet him for most of the match, but with one swing...
Tyler Cowen: Trump’s tariffs won’t work, just as McKinley’s didn’t
Donald Trump’s return to the White House means that one of his signature issues will soon return to the center of Washington’s economic policy agenda: tariffs. And while the evidence of their harm continues to grow, which is why economists like me oppose them, economists like me should also admit...
Moon falls short to Radnor in PIAA Class 3A boys soccer final
MECHANICSBURG — Sometimes an entire game changes in the opening moments. That happened to Moon on Friday morning in the PIAA Class 3A boys soccer championship game, as Radnor scored just 2 minutes, 2 seconds into the contest and defeated the Tigers, 1-0. Falling behind any team that quickly is...
Maryland looks to preserve over 1,100 acres to protect against development and solar farms
BALTIMORE — Harford County is moving to preserve 1,110 acres of agricultural land to meet its goal of preserving 75,000 acres by 2040 as solar farms pose mounting pressure for land use across the state. The 1,110 acres for preservation are outlined in 19 resolutions introduced to the Harford County...
Ringo goes country, again. The ex-Beatle mixes peace and love with twang and heartache on new album
LOS ANGELES — Country comes naturally to Ringo Starr. It’s been a low-key part of his of his career since his Beatle beginnings, so it was not a serious swerve for him to make a whole country album, the forthcoming “Look Up,” a collaboration with the modern maestro of classic...
Lainey Newman: Trump made sweeping promises to the American people. It’s time to see if he delivers.
Republicans have made their bed — now they have to sleep in it. The party has won a decisive victory this election cycle, taking control of the presidency, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Supreme Court has a conservative supermajority made up of three justices appointed by Trump...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 15, 2024
Photos from around the Western Pennsylvania region for Friday, Nov. 15, 2024....
No parking: Alco revokes passes from large Steelers tailgates
Alco Parking has been cracking down on football tailgaters in response to complaints that some large pre-game parties on the North Shore were getting out of hand, according to company president Merrill Stabile. Stabile said a small number of problematic tailgating organizers — he estimated maybe three or four —...
Baldwin track dedicated to Helbig
Colleagues, family, students, athletes and alumni gathered at Baldwin High School Stadium the evening of Oct. 26 to honor their late track coach, Edward Helbig. Helbig died in August at age 72 following a battle with esophageal cancer. He coached at Baldwin for 49 years. Those in attendance shared their...
YWCA fashion show celebrates group’s 65 years of service
The YWCA Westmoreland County’s 19th Annual Girls in Pearls Fashion Show — Birthday Edition was held in October at Rizzo’s Malabar Inn in Crabtree. This event included hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, dessert and a special birthday cake to celebrate the YWCA’s 65 years of empowering women and eliminating racism....
Letter to the editor: Why is ID not required to vote?
Why is it I was required to show a photo ID to purchas a $6 can of spray paint, but it is not necessary to show my ID to cast a vote in Pennsylvania? If anyone can explain this to me, I’m all ears. James Smith Westmoreland City...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Nov. 15
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Letter to the editor: Better under Trump? Think again.
Well, the people have spoken. Apparently people think Donald Trump will lower their cost of living. But think again. Trump plans big tariffs on foreign goods; some estimates are that will cost the average family $4,000 a year. And let’s buckle up for more inflation, as Trump again lowers taxes...
‘Your body, my choice’: Women battle misogyny on social media since election
The phrase “your body, my choice” has spread across social media platforms in the wake of the Nov. 5 presidential election — and experts warn that the rhetoric could have lasting detrimental effects on society. It’s just one of many misogynistic — strongly prejudiced against women — comments Alicia Marva...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 15-17
Does music rule your free time? Do you love a good beer on a cool night? How about checking out some new flicks? Pittsburgh is bursting with opportunities for every hobby this weekend. Check out a few here. Beers of the ‘Burgh Winter Warmer Get into a fancy holiday mood...
Holiday fundraiser, traditional services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810...
The Stroller, Nov. 15, 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. Donations sought for annual...
In brief: Thanksgiving dinner, holiday events and more in Sewickley area
Holidays at Cochran Hose Cochran Hose Company’s annual Toys for Tots drive is officially underway. There are three ways to donate new, unwrapped toys this holiday season: Drop off your toy at The Ultimate Pastry Shop, Fun Buy the Pound, Mediterra Cafe, or Coffee Village during regular business hours before...
