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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...
Laurels & lances: Trees, water & a grenade
Laurel: To a church donation. Usually, when it comes to giving, it is people tithing to their house of worship which then in turn helps others. But one local parish is developing a habit of contributing to the community in a different way. Guardian Angels Catholic Parish in Springdale will...
Inflation Explained: With the TV industry in flux, customers see the uncertainty reflected in their bills
As traditional cable television fades and online streaming services grow in popularity, users have a common burden: rising bills. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows almost 30 straight years of consumers paying more for cable, satellite and — since they were introduced in the late 2000s — livestream...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s victory shows rejection of Democrats’ ways
Donald Trump’s victory is certainly a tribute to the incredible determination, stamina and hard work of Trump and many of his family members and staffers who never stopped believing and never stopped working to get a record number of Americans out to vote. Their adoption of the early voting systems...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 14, 2024
High school Field hockey PIAA tournament Championship At Cumberland Valley Saturday’s schedule Class 3A Villa Maria Academy (24-1) vs. Conestoga (21-3), 3 p.m. Class 2A Northern York (22-3) vs. Warwick (22-1), 1 p.m. Class A Boiling Springs (20-5) vs. West Perry (23-0), 11 a.m. Football WPIAL Class 6A Championship Saturday’s...
High school roundup for Nov. 14, 2024: Latrobe hands 1st loss to Penn-Trafford
Joey Crimboli scored a pair of goals to lead Latrobe to a 3-1 victory in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night, handing Penn-Trafford its first loss of the season. Dylan Morris added a goal and an assist for Latrobe (4-2). Roman Catello scored for Penn-Trafford (6-1). Carrick 3, Ringgold 2...
5 things to do this weekend in Westmoreland: Nov. 15-17
From classic tunes to winter vibes, cool crafts and local artists, Westmoreland County is bustling with events for this mid-November weekend. Here are just a few memory-making experiences to try out. Holiday craft show The Latrobe American Legion Post 515 will be hosting a craft and vendor show Saturday. Where...
Pressure mounts to release House ethics report on Matt Gaetz sex trafficking allegations
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, abruptly resigned his Florida congressional seat on Wednesday ahead of the potential release of a House Ethics Committee report about alleged sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old high school girl that a congressional source described to the Miami Herald as...
It was Ladies Night Out in Greensburg as businesses opened their doors for special event
The Greensburg Business and Professional Association held a Ladies Night Out Thursday night downtown. After registering, participants received a punch card for local businesses and shuttles provided rides to participating shops. There were promotions, treats, a basket raffle, cash bar and entertainment. Those who completed their punch cards were entered...
Federal judge will not stop closure of Pyrex plant in Charleroi
A federal judge on Thursday said he will not stop the closure of the Pyrex glassware plant in Charleroi, finding the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office failed to prove the company’s actions in shuttering the facility violate antitrust laws. “(W)hile the court is sympathetic to employees whose jobs might be at...
Pa. House Democrats spent more than $18 million to hold on to their narrow majority, as legislative races get more expensive
HARRISBURG — The campaign arms behind both parties in the Pennsylvania House and Senate spent more than $35 million to influence the outcome of last week’s election — nearly half of which was spent by House Democrats to hold on to their narrow majority as the GOP swept races throughout...
Through the Years: 87-yard run sparked Freeport to playoff win in ’84
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. Freeport scored a pair of second-half touchdowns, including Jim Charlton’s decisive 87-yard run midway through the fourth quarter, to defeat Serra Catholic, 14-6,...
‘Short life well lived’: Shooter pleads guilty to killing White Oak man who longed to farm in Africa
Ibrahim Diallo, who studied animal science at Penn State University, was supposed to return in June 2022 to Senegal, the West African nation where he had grown up. He and his father had started a farm there, named after his grandmother, and Diallo looked forward to caring for the animals...
Tropical Storm Sara forms in Caribbean, could threaten Florida next weekVideo
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean on Thursday, and long-term forecast models show it could enter the Gulf of Mexico and turn toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. As of the NHC’s 10 a.m. advisory, Sara was located about 205 miles east of...
Comedian and TV star David Cross to perform at Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
David Cross is a prolific actor, comedian, author and director, but many may know him as the eccentric Tobias Funke from critically acclaimed sitcom “Arrested Development.” He’s also starred in “Mr. Show with Bob and David,” three “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movies and self-made series “The Increasingly Poor Decisions of...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 14, 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. 14, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Pick up Teen Book Bundles at Northland Public Library
Teen Book Bundles are available at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless. Each bundle contains between two or three books from the library’s teen collection, as well as some other goodies that are yours to keep. The bundles available to check out in the Teen Room at the library....
Commentary: 7 crucial things to remember as we look back at the election
At the heart of American democracy is a shared principle that has guided our nation for nearly 250 years: The people decide. Elections don’t just happen in a vacuum every two or four years. They are a collective effort requiring all of us to participate and be engaged citizens —...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to photographers for service to veterans
Kudos to the New Kensington Camera Club for taking photos of veterans for free on Veterans Day at the Lower Burrell VFW. What a remarkable gesture. They even printed them and framed them quickly. One veteran came to our table to proudly show his photo. “Look what they did for...
Letter to the editor: Why are we here? Look around you.
Should we really ponder on how the recent Mt. Pleasant parade indecency came about? Take a good look around you and see all the other unsavory things that have come about. The leader of our great USA called some of us garbage. Vice President Kamala Harris says Donald Trump is...
Letter to the editor: Replacement of lead water pipes must continue
In a landmark move, the federal government just required removal of all lead pipes in drinking water systems within a decade. The City of Pittsburgh already has been working to eliminate this public health threat to our children and families. In fact, it is halfway done with the goal of...
Editorial: Bullying and harassment need to be defined to be stopped
What is bullying? What is harassment? The definitions in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary are simple. Bullying is abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger or more powerful. Harassment is an unpleasant or hostile situation — especially when involving uninvited or unwelcome verbal or physical interaction. But are those enough for...
The Stroller, Nov. 14, 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. Remembrance planned for NK...
