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Smoke restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
Smoke, a popular taqueria in Lawrenceville, is closing, according to a post on social media. The Butler Street restaurant will close its doors on Sept. 16. “A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who dug what we did,” a post on Instagram, signed Jeff, said. “We appreciate ALL of you! An...
Letter to the editor: Speeding in Greensburg —preventing a tragedy
We have all read the heartbreaking story of the sweet 11-year-old who was struck and killed by a car in Natrona and how they are now looking into the speeding problem there (“11-year-old killed in Natrona crash ‘brought people together,’ ” Aug. 22, TribLive). As a previous 30-year resident of Northmont...
Penn State’s Harrison Wallace III steps up as No. 1 wide receiver vs. West VirginiaVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Harrison Wallace III put on a show in Penn State’s season-opening win over West Virginia. Wallace had a career day, eclipsing 100 yards, scoring two touchdowns and, if there was any doubt, establishing himself as the Nittany Lions’ No. 1 wide receiver. To some, Wallace’s performance might...
Robert Morris’ Rob Carter Jr. lands No. 1 highlight on SportsCenter’s Top PlaysVideo
Robert Morris defensive back Rob Carter Jr. might have made the best play of the college football season, just as the season got under way. Carter’s acrobatic acrobatic, one-handed interception just before halftime Saturday night in a 36-14 loss at Utah State was No. 1 on SportsCenter’s Top Plays after...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
Bell Acres Joy Johnson sold property at 115 Grouse Ln to Victor Joseph Yates and Amy Knop for $870,000. Franklin Park Edward Hunter sold property at 2352 Nicholson Road to Deborah Rinehart for $365,000. Leet LBKRT LLC sold property at 126 Broad St. to Topo Enterprises LLC for $228,500. Leetsdale...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
Etna Paul Weisenee sold property at 52 Angle Alley to Anthony Williams for $20,000. Fox Chapel John Ammer sold property at 129 South Drive to Wexford Real Estate Develop LLC for $1,000,000. John Shallenberger sold property at 120 W. Chapel Ridge Road to Michael Howell and Alisa Sumkin for $500,000....
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
Bellevue John Stranger sold property at 424 Hallett Pl to Brian Campe trustee for $85,000. Estate of Robert Thomas sold property at 154 Kendall Ave. to Alexandra Stangle for $118,500. Etna Paul Weisenee sold property at 52 Angle Aly to Anthony Williams for $20,000. Franklin Park Edward Hunter sold property...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Darrell Rubin sold property at 2407 Marbury Road to Joseph and Morgan Friedly for $465,000. Brad Ward sold property at 2271 McCrea Road to David Scott McGill for $425,000. Edgewood Ashutosh Nanda sold property at 133 Dewey St. to Kaleab and Alyssa Abebe for $712,000. Nicholas Akinkuoye...
Letter to the editor: Diocese can’t remove priest’s faith, love, courage
I have been a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin for 26 years, 19 of which Father John Moineau has been the pastor. This is the same Father John who has been vilified by the Diocese of Greensburg since the end of May for potentially creating a “conspiracy” to...
Editorial: There’s no excuse for not reporting child sexual abuse
How hard is it to report suspected sexual abuse of a minor? In recent years, we have been buried under an absolute avalanche of proof that children have been sexually abused, if not outright raped, by people in positions of authority. A 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report indicated a minimum...
Letter to the editor: Pa. schools should offer sustainable menstrual products
It is time for Pennsylvania schools to welcome eco-friendly menstrual products for a greener future for students and the planet. Pennsylvania could flow toward sustainability one sustainable tampon at a time by incorporating eco-friendly menstrual products (such as menstrual cups and period-proof underwear) into their school budgets and policies. This...
The Stroller, Sept. 1, 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. Volunteers needed for Kiski River cleanup The Kiskiminetas Watershed Association will...
Inflation explained: It seems everything is more expensive than 5 years ago. Here’s why.
As she walked the aisles of Walmart in Frazer, Ashley Williams of Pittsburgh’s Morningside neighborhood wanted to know the “mathematics behind” the rising cost of milk, eggs and other staples. Terry Riehle of Greensburg struggled to understand why Land O’Lakes cheese costs more per pound than most cuts of meat...
Letter to the editor: The social contract of a civilized society
The following are remarks made by Elizabeth Warren in 2011: “There is nobody in this country who got rich on his own. Nobody. … You moved your goods to market on the roads the rest of us paid for; you hired workers the rest of us paid to educate; you...
Harris, Trump and the future of corporate taxes
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will clash over corporate tax rates in the next two months. As President, Trump pushed for lower corporate tax rates and got them. In 2017, Congress slashed the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%. Corporate tax as we know it today was born in...
A brother’s eulogy: Domenico Schiano di Cola remembered as ‘the most kind and selfless person’
Editor’s note: Hundreds of mourners gathered Monday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church to celebrate the life of Domenico “Domen” Schiano di Cola of Harrison. Schiano di Cola, 29, co-owner of the popular J&S Pizza, died Aug. 6 in Italy after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. His brother Vincenzo and lifelong friend...
A new life’: Norwin grad serves as Navy aviation electronics technician
A 2020 graduate of Norwin High School is expanding his worldview outside of Southwestern Pennsylvania with the U.S. Navy. Petty Officer Second Class Blake Stoffel has been to Portugal, Italy and Iceland during his four years in the military. He said Portugal was his favorite so far. “For me, serving...
Federal probe into Diddy allegations now focused on Miami hotel
NEW YORK — The federal investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged sex and narcotics trafficking is now focused on a ritzy Miami hotel. According to recently filed legal documents obtained by TMZ, federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York obtained a subpoena, demanding that the unnamed Florida hot...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 31, 2024: Anthony Solometo throws 6 scoreless in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 64-64) lost 6-0 to Louisville (Reds). CF Ji-Hwan Bae (.353) went 1 for 3 with a triple, a walk and his 13th stolen base. SS Liover Peguero (.258) went 1 for 2 with two walks. RHP Luis Cessa (4-6, 4.44) started and went five innings, giving up one...
Riverhounds settle for gut-wrenching draw at Indy
A late goal against turned a potentially inspirational Pittsburgh Riverhounds victory into a 1-1 draw against the Indy Eleven on Saturday night. The Riverhounds played most of the game down a man after Pat Hogan was sent off in the fifth minute. Still, Danny Griffin scored on a volley from...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 31, 2024
High schools Football Saturday’s results Nonconference Beaver 56, Blackhawk 28 New Brighton 43, Summit Academy 27 Soccer Boys Saturday’s results Avonworth tournament Moon 4, Avonworth 3 Montour 3, Mercyhurst Prep 1 Belle Vernon tournament Connellsville vs. Baldwin ppd. Thomas Jefferson at Belle Vernon, ppd. Fayette County Coaches tournament At Laurel...
High school roundup for Aug. 31, 2024: Moon gets past Avonworth in thriller
Luiz Silva scored the game-winning goal to propel Moon to a 4-3 victory over host Avonworth at the ‘Lopes Cup on Saturday. Marc Haupt, Hayden Dunn and Evan Thomas added a goal each for the Tigers (4-0). Abdul Basit scored twice and Nathan Kline added a goal for the Antelopes...
Hurricane center tracks 3 systems with tropical development potential
ORLANDO, Fla. — As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins to pick up steam, the National Hurricane Center continues to track three systems among the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico with a chance to develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm. The closest to the U.S. is a...
Man pinned under vehicle in Munhall listed in stable condition
A young man was pinned under a vehicle in Munhall early Saturday when it struck him, police said. Allegheny County Police said that first responders were summoned to the intersection of E. Eugene Avenue and Valewood Drive at about 12:20 a.m. They found a 19-year-old man pinned underneath the vehicle....
Police: Woman in Clairton struck by vehicle fleeing the scene after firing errant shots
A woman in Clairton was struck by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday who had just fired gunshots as they fled. Allegheny County Police said local police were called to the intersection of Third Street and Waddell Avenue at about 2:20 a.m. They had received a report “of a disturbance, followed...
