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Letter to the editor: Vote to save our free open society
What is happening to America is apocalyptic. Bidenomics has caused severe financial hardship to America and has especially hit hard the elderly and those on fixed incomes. Under Biden/Harris we have had the CCP flying spy balloons over America while simultaneously buying up millions of acres of farmland with most...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Oct. 14, 2024
Club’s program addresses North Park Longvue Acres Garden Club welcomes Deaglan McManus, an Allegheny County Parks ranger, to present the program at the group’s Oct. 22 meeting. McManus will speak about “A New Deal for North Park: How the Great Depression and the New Deal Created the North Park We...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Oct. 14, 2024
Fall leaf collection runs through Dec. 6 Plum’s fall leaf collection is underway and runs until Dec. 6. Leaves will be collected on the weekday after residents normal trash pickup. There will be no collection on Nov. 11, Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. Unforeseen circumstances could cause a change in...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s lies about hurricane aid dangerous
Donald Trump, who calls climate change a hoax and who has in the past interfered with the government’s responses to major hurricanes in certain states as well as in Puerto Rico, has lied in claiming that the Biden administration has not properly responded to the needs of communities affected by...
Editorial: Penny dreadful? America slowly makes its move to a cashless economy
It used to be common to see “Let’s Make a Deal” contestants leave the TV game show smiling after winning $100 for every coin they could pull out of their purse or pocket. But as America moves ever closer to becoming a cashless society, it’s just as likely to see...
Letter to the editor: Jan. 6 enough reason not to elect Trump
If there is but one reason for not voting for Donald Trump, it is Jan. 6, when Trump instigated the insurrection on our nation’s Capitol. What American who watched was not horrified? I think this was the one event that Trump believed would keep him in power, thwarting the will...
The Stroller, Oct. 14, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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In brief: Herald area events for the week of Oct. 14, 2024
Dog park in Aspinwall to open earlier Aspinwall’s dog park will open an hour earlier this season. Gates at the Aspinwall Recreation Site will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from Nov. 1 through March 31. Borough officials said the earlier start is to help pet owners...
Penn Hills health care clinic assists patients without insurance
David Tucker is a returning patient of Sheep Inc., a faith-based health care center that provides various health care services to people without insurance. The former firefighter and EMT first used the service’s Monroeville pop-up location in 2017 during a spell of unemployment when he came down with pneumonia. Tucker,...
Is your heat on yet? In Pittsburgh area, the struggle is real
Be quiet during Pittsburgh Steelers games. Turn out the lights when you leave a room. Don’t touch the thermostat; put on a sweater. Those are a few maxims hammered into Western Pennsylvania psyches over the course of generations. Early in the fall season, Elaine Lee has no intention of kicking...
Letter to the editor: Harris telling lies
Kamala Harris is either a liar or is ignorant of the facts. She keeps repeating things that are known not to be true, e.g., “Donald Trump wants to be dictator,” “Trump said there will be a bloodbath if he doesn’t win,” “Trump called the Proud Boys ‘good people.’ ” etc. All...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 14
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 14....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 14
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 14....
High school sports schedule for Oct. 14, 2024
High schools Football Monday’s schedule Class A Tri-County South Beth-Center at Mapletown, 7 p.m. Hockey Monday’s schedule Class 3A South Fayette vs. Franklin Regional at Palmer Imaging Arena, 8:30 p.m. Central Catholic vs. Mt. Lebanon at Mt. Lebanon Ice Center, 9:10 p.m. Class 2A Richland vs. Mars at Baierl Ice...
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys, girls soccer rankings for week of Oct. 13, 2024
WPIAL soccer rankings (Through Saturday’s games) Boys Class 4A Rank, team, record, previous 1. Plum, 15-0-3, 2 2. Peters Township, 14-1-1, 3 3. Fox Chapel, 9-4-1, 5 4. North Allegheny, 13-3-1, 1 5. Seneca Valley, 11-5, 4 Out: None Class 3A 1. Moon, 16-0, 2 2. Thomas Jefferson, 10-1-3, 1...
Editorial: Domestic violence shelters need to be private to be safe
Every year, the National Network to End Domestic Violence conducts a survey of those seeking help. It is not a total for the year. It is a snapshot of one day. How many people reached out? How many people found services? How many were adults, and how many were children?...
Letter to the editor: FEMA great example of socialism
Regarding the letter “Do we want socialism?” (Oct. 4, TribLive): Whelp … FEMA is a prime example of socialism, and I’m betting the victims of Helene and Milton would sure like some of that socialism right about now! Jeffrey Hice Penn Township, Westmoreland County...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County should tax on land value
I request our Allegheny County representatives, whatever they decide on increasing the property tax, it be 100% on land value. It is time to transition to the only tax that enhances economic productivity. Tax revenue derived from land value puts more land into play. Vacant land is put to use....
Penn State QB Drew Allar makes a statement with game-tying drive in comeback win at USC
LOS ANGELES — With his back up against the wall, in a city known for making stars, at an iconic venue with a rich history of memorable moments, Drew Allar created his own. Allar made a statement in Penn State’s come-from-behind, dramatic overtime win against USC on Saturday. Call it...
Letter to the editor: Vulgar political display shameful
I thought long and hard about submitting this letter because I truly believe in the right to free speech. But don’t hide behind the First Amendment in order to display vulgarities. Recently, I couldn’t help but notice a neighbor on my street who felt a need to post a vulgar...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024
Edgeworth Alexander Miller sold property at 330 Nicholas Pl to Joseph Kunitsky and Casey Lally for $550,000. Sreemoyee Som sold property at 403 Oliver Road to Ronald and Julie McCormick for $695,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1329 Adrian Drive to Carsten and Arika Thees for $695,701....
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024
Etna Estate of Catherine Kelly sold property at 70 Cherry St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $61,724 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $185,200). Alpha Rental Enterprises LLC sold property at 25 Dewey St. to JC Property Solutions LLC for $315,000. William Shores sold property at 157...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024
Bellevue Jennifer Lazar sold property at 135 Washington Ave. to Larissa Elizabeth Holley for $195,000. Etna Estate of Catherine Kelly sold property at 70 Cherry St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $61,724 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $185,200). Alpha Rental Enterprises LLC sold property at 25...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Eugene Ashley Jr. sold property at 1648 Jamestown Pl to Carrington Mortgage Services LLC for $150,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $450,000). Edgewood Zohal Sarwary sold property at 310 Coal St. to Alen Zacharia and Ani George for $350,000. Forest Hills Vincent Gambino sold...
Letter to the editor: Gainey, Innamorato should visit Israel and see
To Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato: My name is Andy Luterman. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. My father, 92, stills lives in Squirrel Hill. In November 1986, I moved to Israel, where I have lived ever since. I was very distressed to see...
