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Laurels & lances: Politics & taking chances
Laurel: To getting through it. The election is over, and Pennsylvania made it through. After months of candidates and journalists all but parachuting into the area to lobby for votes or cover the campaigning, it’s done. With the exception of a few races coming down to the wire with counting...
Letter to the editor: Mt. Pleasant’s reputation ruined
I was born in Mt. Pleasant. My great-grandfather established Mt. Pleasant Foundry. My grandfather and uncles served as volunteers in the fire department. I still have family living in the area, and I have maintained friendships established though my church, neighborhood and school. I have waited to write a letter...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 7, 2024
Field hockey PIAA tournament Class 3A Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule Villa Maria Academy vs. Manheim Township (17-3) at Exeter Township, 11 a.m.; Methacton (17-4-2) vs. Emmaus (24-1) at Quakertown, 1 p.m.; Central Bucks West (21-4) vs. Easton (19-5-1) at Quakertown, 11 a.m.; Conestoga (19-3) vs. Mechanicsburg (17-5-1) at Exeter Township, 5...
Nearly 237K people moved to Pennsylvania in 2023. Which states are they coming from?
Pennsylvania is home to nearly 13 million people, but its population is still on the rise thanks to migrants from other states, new U.S. Census data shows. Overall, Pennsylvania gained an estimated 237,526 people from other states in 2023, year-over-year, according to recently published Census data. But where are the...
Benedictine nuns’ St. Emma Monastery open Christmas Shoppe
St. Emma Monastery Christmas Shoppe began Thursday at the retreat center, 1001 Harvey Ave. in Hempfield. Run by the Benedictine nuns who reside there, the three-day fundraiser features thousands of items: collectibles, housewares, home decor items, paintings, handmade crocheted and knitted pieces, glassware, jewelry, handmade candles and more. Money raised...
Elaine Effort, former KQV news reporter, dies
Elaine Effort, an award-winning pioneer of Pittsburgh journalism and a longtime broadcaster on news station KQV Radio, unexpectedly died Wednesday, according to the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, of which she was a founding member. “Mrs. Effort was always willing to listen to new ideas and roll up her sleeve to...
Pa. disciplinary court bars ex-district judge from taking bench ever again
A former Allegheny County district judge who resigned earlier this year will never again serve on the bench, the state Court of Judicial Discipline said on Thursday. Anthony Saveikis, 57, of Coraopolis, stepped down from his position in January but had been on leave for more than a year before...
Bird’s eye view: Construction underway at $15M Hempfield Municipal Complex
Construction is continuing at the future site of the Hempfield Municipal Complex on Weatherwood Lane. The first phase of the $15 million development includes infrastructure, such as stormwater management and utilities, as well as the creation of pads for planned buildings and a 14-acre park, said township manager Aaron Siko....
5 things to do this weekend in Westmoreland: Nov. 8-10
Take a break from work and errands. It’s a good weekend to relax, take it slow and find time to see a concert or go to a fundraiser. Here are a few ideas for this weekend: Three Dog Night concert The nostalgic tunes of Three Dog Night will rock the...
In brief: Hard to recycle event, Thanksgiving Day dinner and more in Sewickley area
Hard to recycle event Sewickley Hills Borough, in partnership with Junkluggers of Pittsburgh, is inviting the community to a free public event aimed at helping residents responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items while supporting a great cause. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at the...
Gary Blumenthal: All eyes on Shapiro for essential ID/A funding
As the dust settles from the 2024 election, Pennsylvania’s leaders must now prepare for the 2025 legislative session and the forthcoming fiscal year budget debate, as families, caregivers and individuals in the intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) community look to Gov. Josh Shapiro to champion crucial funding needs. Last year’s...
New Aldi in Allegheny Township greets first shoppers with gifts
The Alle-Kiski Valley’s newest Aldi supermarket opened shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday, with eager shoppers already waiting in line outside. Many of the first customers in line received prizes, including Sarah Bilinsky, 18, and Zach Knox, 19, both of Vandergrift. They were first in line, having waited outside the store...
Fox Chapel Area High School students to compete against other schools via quiz show
A trio of Fox Chapel Area High School students will test their intellectual might against two other schools via a quiz show. People can see seniors Anna Delale-O’Connor, Rohit Velankar and junior Eloise Johnson take on students from Moniteau and Springdale high schools Nov. 9. They will be on “KD...
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic history. Tarentum ended its season on a winning note as the Redcats downed Fox Chapel, 33-21, in nonconference play on Nov. 7, 1964. Ron...
Rabbi Michael Pollack: Pa. leaders must step up to fight foreign election interference
Senate Republican leaders decided to end our two-year legislative session without passing HB 2433 and banning foreign influenced corporations from political spending in Pennsylvania elections, and our Pennsylvania state Senate has now gone home until the new year. The editorial “Why would Pennsylvania elections need foreign money?” (Sept. 19, TribLive)...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 7, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Then & Now: The Great Pumpkin of Aspinwall has been enthralling visitors since 1995
For more than 25 years, residents of Aspinwall and the surrounding areas have been flocking to the zero block of Fourth Street to see the latest creation of the “Great Pumpkin of Aspinwall.” Joel Keefer, 73, has been carving oversized pumpkins since the mid-1990s. What started as a 450-pound surprise...
Letter to the editor: Don’t miss Duquesne-Robert Morris game
This Saturday, Duquesne and Robert Morris renew their FCS Division 1 football rivalry with a noon kickoff at Rooney Field. If you are a college football fan, it doesn’t get much better than this, as both teams enter the contest undefeated in NEC conference play. The winner of the mythical...
Letter to the editor: Drill, baby, drill is a false promise
“Drill, baby, drill” is a rallying cry and a promise to lower prices and improve our lives. But is it really true? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, we produce much more natural gas than we use, exporting about 75% of our output. We also produce more electricity than...
Editorial: Pennsylvania still has lessons in wake of election
Everyone knew Pennsylvania would be a key player in the 2024 presidential election. What was less certain was the state being a microcosm of the election as it played out across the country. On Tuesday, as ballots were counted, the areas that voted for the Democratic and Republican candidates were...
The Stroller, Nov. 7, 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. Holiday art exhibit set...
Letter to the editor: Allow ACHD to protect us
As Allegheny County Council votes this month on a fee increase for Title V operating permits, some are arguing that this will place an unfair burden on U.S. Steel, a company that earned $2.14 billion in 2023. Nonsense! The Allegheny County Health Department has been admonished by the Environmental Protection...
High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2024: Latrobe skates past Hempfield
Joey Crimboli had a five-point night with two goals and three assists to lead Latrobe to a 7-2 victory over Hempfield in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night. Dylan Morris also scored twice and Jaxson Kettering had a goal and an assist for Latrobe (3-2). Guerin Gardner had a goal...
Stellantis will cut 1,100 jobs at Toledo’s Jeep Gladiator plant
Stellantis NV said Wednesday it plans to cut a shift at its Toledo plant that builds Jeep Gladiator pickups, which will result in about 1,100 indefinite layoffs by early next year. The move from two to one shifts does not come as a surprise, with Gladiator sales slowing this year...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 6, 2024
Field hockey PIAA tournament Class 3A Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule Villa Maria Academy vs. Manheim Township (17-3) at Exeter Township, 11 a.m.; Methacton (17-4-2) vs. Emmaus (24-1) at Quakertown, 1 p.m.; Central Bucks West (21-4) vs. Easton (19-5-1) at Quakertown, 11 a.m.; Conestoga (19-3) vs. Mechanicsburg (17-5-1) at Exeter Township, 5...
