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The Stroller, Sept. 17, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Letter to the editor: Gerrymandering blocks Pa. innovation
Given its abundant resources, Pennsylvania underperforms economically. That’s according to the Brookings Institute report, “Commonwealth of Innovation.” The report recommends that state government take “catalytic steps” to “unlock” Pennsylvania’s innovation potential. Former Ohio Chief Justice and Lt. Gov. Maureen O’Connor, a Republican, recently noted one factor blocking economic development — gerrymandering....
From the archive: Mill Service opened near Yukon in 1963
Editor’s note: “From the archive” is a recurring series highlighting vintage photos submitted by community members or gathered from the Tribune-Review’s files. If you have a photo you would like to see featured here, please contact gtrcity@triblive.com. For more than 60 years, industrial waste has been disposed of and treated...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 16, 2024
High schools Field hockey Monday’s results Class 2A Penn-Trafford 2, Latrobe 0 Nonsection Pine-Richland 7, Fox Chapel 0 Golf Monday’s results Class 3A Section 3 At Slippery Rock GC Par: 70. Target score: 80 1. Preston Troiano, North Allegheny, 69; 2. Chris Hoffman, North Allegheny, 71; 3. Anthony Trombatt, Butler,...
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer flexes muscles in section showdown with Southmoreland
Maddie Barrick may not be among the leading scorers on the Mt. Pleasant girls soccer team, but she does have great timing when she finds the net. Barrick scored two first-half goals Monday, including the game winner, as the Vikings built a 3-1 halftime lead and went on to win...
High school roundup for Sept. 16, 2024: South Fayette races past Thomas Jefferson
Quinn Miller, Gabby Beinecke and Emily Sinton each had two goals to lead South Fayette to a 7-1 victory over Thomas Jefferson in a matchup of top teams in Section 3-3A girls soccer Monday. Abbey Spalla also scored and Mia Deramo had two assists for the Lions (6-3, 4-0) in...
Activists gain meeting with Kim Ward’s office over bill to ban foreign campaign money
Activists demanding campaign finance and lobbying reforms staked out the office of Pennsylvania’s state Senate leader on Monday — and got a commitment to meet with top legislative staff on a bill they hope will clear the chamber soon. Members of March on Harrisburg and other affiliated groups rallied at...
Statewide search for historic buildings finds thousands after a decades-long drought
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. An army of contractors has spent the past several years quietly fanning out across Pennsylvania to find the history state records...
Jury convicts Tarentum man of sexually assaulting child
A Tarentum man will remain in jail until he is sentenced in December after being convicted Monday of child sexual assault. A jury found Brian Jefferies, 27, guilty on all charges that he sexually assaulted the victim multiple times. The defense attorney told jurors that the prosecution’s case was so...
With both teams ranked among top 3, Pitt-Penn State volleyball matchup likely to move needle as never before
For a long time, a meeting between the women’s volleyball teams from Pitt and Penn State was a fairly ho-hum affair. Sure, there was the whole Pitt-Penn State geographic rivalry thing, but, beyond that, there wasn’t much buzz. Between 1987 and 2017, in fact, Penn State won all 16 matchups...
Mickey Edwards: When considering foreign policy, there is only one choice for president
Every U.S. presidential election plays to three separate audiences: American voters, America’s allies and America’s enemies. For the most part, voters focus on questions of domestic policy, but the focus of the other two audiences is dramatically different. For our allies, it’s a question of America’s reliability as a partner...
Gallery: Photos from Sept. 16, 2024
Here is a selection of photos from Western Pa., around the country and world, for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024....
Greensburg C.C. grad Mark Mizerak, healthy again, developing into cornerstone of Clarion offensive line
Mark Mizerak Jr. was the quintessential big fish in a small pond. To his Class A opponents, Mizerak, at 6-foot-4 and near 300 pounds, must have looked like an eclipse in shoulder pads. Regardless of whom he was facing, Mizerak, who attended Monessen before graduating from Greensburg Central Catholic, was...
Knoch grad Ethan Wymer aims to build toward another strong finish for Saint Vincent cross country
Every distance runner knows the value of a good finishing kick. Having some fuel left in the tank for a final push can be the difference in where a runner — and his or her team — ultimately finishes. Ethan Wymer certainly knows how to finish strong. But for the...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Yough’s Grace Tomko
Senior defender Grace Tomko, who was a part of the Yough girls soccer team that won a playoff game two seasons ago, knows the Cougars have what it takes to do it again in her final season. But that doesn’t mean last year, when the Cougars went 5-14, didn’t come...
Susan McWilliams Barndt: Do you remember what politics were like without Donald Trump? My students don’t.
Every year, I ask my political science students, “What is your earliest political memory?” I pose the question to figure out what political and cultural moments have shaped them. Over the years, their answers have served mainly to help me think about the mix of perspectives in my classroom. But...
Letter to the editor: Political talk has become dangerous
I recently ordered a Harris-Walz bumper sticker for my car and decided to buy a magnetic one to easily remove and then reapply it. Since we live in a majority Republican area, my husband is worried about damage to my car and also my safety! What’s happening? My parents emigrated...
Steelers vs. Broncos: What they’re saying in Denver after loss
For football fans and sports writers in Denver, the struggle is real. They aren’t feeling much love for their Broncos after the Pittsburgh Steelers came to town and beat their team 13-6 on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. In writing for the Mile High Report, Christopher Hart said...
Letter to the editor: Republican tactics should stop
The Republican Party includes many decent people, no doubt, who believe passionately in a set of beliefs. I fully respect their right to hold such beliefs and to promote them through honest means. However, these are minority views and aren’t gaining ground. Republicans should be content with all the advantages...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Sept. 16, 2024
Fall festival in October Celebrate the Season at A&N Garden and Greenhouse’s sixth annual fall festival in Franklin Park. The festival will feature activities including a pumpkin patch, games, hayrides, kids’ zone, pumpkin painting, food, fall décor, and fresh flower bouquets and arrangement. Dates are Oct. 5, 6, 12 and...
In brief: Ole 5K returns, firefighter recruitment and more in Sewickley area
Ole 5K Lace up your running shoes and be part of the Olé 5K Benefit Race on Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. in North Park. The family-friendly race starts at Harmar Grove Pavilion (behind the swimming pool) and 100% of the proceeds go to support the Clínica del Pueblo, a...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 16, 2024
Plum EMS to host car seat safety check Plum EMS will hold a free car seat safety check from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the borough public works garage bays, 2001 Mike Thomas Way. To make a required appointment, call 412-793-4801, email operations@plumems.com or visit link.plumboro.com/carseat....
Letter to the editor: Father Monieau, parishioners have been punished enough
I feel compelled to speak out. As a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish for 71 years, I attended Catholic grade school and high school. I have known many priests, and none have shepherded me as Father John Monieau has. When I was troubled, I asked for help coping with forgiving;...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Sept. 16, 2024
Meeting to offer update on VOPP trail Friends of the Riverfront is organizing a public meeting to provide an update on the VOPP trail from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The VOPP Trail Connector will stretch from the Allegheny riverfront in...
Editorial: Not a value ad: Google’s ad services monopoly needs to end
This week began the federal antitrust trial against Google for alleged monopolistic practices when it comes to the online advertising space, with the Justice Department contending the company has outsize dominion over what is a lifeline for industries including online publishing. Google, of course, doesn’t see it that way. Google...
