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High school roundup for Aug. 26, 2024: Riverview opens season with shutout win over Greensburg Central Catholic
Alix Delsaut scored two goals, and Mary Quinlan had a goal and two assists to lead Riverview to a 3-0 victory over Greensburg Central Catholic (0-1, 0-1) in Section 4-A girls soccer Monday. Juliette Brun kept a clean sheet in net, and Molly Morrissey had an assist for the Raiders...
How Nintendo nostalgia is driving a new wave of video game production in Pa.
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. Forty years after the cinder block-sized Nintendo Entertainment System introduced America’s youth to virtual duck hunting and Mushroom Kingdom plumbing, devotees...
Analysis: It took 7 decades but the Wood Brothers finally have NASCAR win No. 100Video
Speedy Thompson was the first driver to wheel the famed No. 21 Ford to victory lane for Wood Brothers Racing way back in 1960 with a win at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Ninety-eight wins followed over the next seven decades, all the way through Ryan Blaney’s victory at Pocono Raceway in...
Schools tried to poach Penn State’s Nick Singleton. Why did the star RB stay loyal?
Nick Singleton and his parents hopped on a Zoom call with his name, image and likeness agents earlier this offseason. The star Penn State running back, after breaking onto the national scene as a freshman, was coming off a frustrating sophomore season. But Singleton had no intention of leaving via...
Tom Pike: Shapiro needs to step up his environmental game
As attorney general, in 2020, Josh Shapiro made a name for himself by publishing a grand jury report that called for 2,500-foot protective buffers between residents’ homes and fracking well pads. It cited reams of evidence that living near fracking infrastructure is dangerous to Pennsylvanians’ health. Shapiro’s track record as...
Lindsey Galvao and Benjamin Klutsey: Teaching civil discourse — a classroom blueprint for all America
First-time teachers and first-time voters gearing up for the 2024 election may have only ever been exposed to toxic polarization — it’s their norm. But for those of us who’ve been in the classroom for decades, the landscape of teaching civics has changed dramatically. In the early 2000s, America was...
Aaron Brown: Wager on the NFL or invest? It’s not about morality
Does legalized online sports betting strain family finances? A recent study, “Gambling Away Stability: Sports Betting’s Impact on Vulnerable Households,” argues yes, but the conclusion reflects the moral assumptions of the authors rather than the statistical evidence. That’s not to say this is a bad study. It is a good...
3rd-year coach has high expectations for Pitt-Greensburg women’s volleyball team
Coaches generally are hesitant to heap too much praise on their teams. Preseason, in season, postseason, doesn’t matter. Most coaches would prefer not to inflate their players’ collective ego. That’s why Kevin Conroy’s assessment of his women’s volleyball team at Pitt-Greensburg is eyebrow-raising. Especially considering that, over his first two...
Penn State New Kensington men’s soccer team full of confidence after PSUAC title-game berth in ’23
The Penn State New Kensington men’s soccer team has experienced a considerable amount of success in recent years. In the three seasons since the covid-19 pandemic wiped out the 2020 schedule, the Lions are 34-16-2, including 22-3-2 in the Penn State University Athletic Conference. Last fall, for the first time...
Letter to the editor: South Park carry license event appreciated
I was at the recent Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department license to carry event in South Park, and I have to say that it was run as smoothly as it could possibly be. It took me 12 minutes to stand in line, have my photo taken and developed and be called...
Why Punkie Johnson still has love for Lorne Michaels, even if ‘SNL’ was not her ‘zone’
Punkie Johnson’s relationship with “Saturday Night Live” is “still strong,” even if she won’t be among the cast members returning for its 50th season. “Mutually, we just understood that it was not my zone,” the stand-up comic said, shedding more light on her recent departure. Johnson, who joined the NBC...
Letter to the editor: What’s Trump’s military record?
I don’t understand why JD Vance and several Republicans keep badgering Gov. Tim Walz about his military service of 24 years. This could all be stopped by someone speaking up and saying, “What is Donald Trump’s military service record?” I’m just saying. Nancy Cochran Springdale...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Aug. 26, 2024
Jazz concert in Marshall A free concert is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Marshall’s Knob Hill Park, 415 Knob Road. Enjoy music performed by 20-member band Big Fat Jazz, performing classic and contemporary numbers from Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini, Chicago and more. ‘That’s Osteoporosis’ An informative...
In brief: Girl Scouts recruitment night, Edgeworth Bridg Club and more in Quaker Valey
Girl Scouts Recruitment Night Sewickley-area volunteers will present information about Glen Oaks Girl Scouts and answer questions about how to register your K-12 daughter, become a volunteer or both. Please join us on Sept. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Club Thaw outdoor pavilion, 174 Campmeeting Road Ext. in Bell...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 26, 2024
Oakmont Borough passes new ordinance Oakmont Borough council members approved an ordinance amending borough code section 204-314C., Fences and Walls: establishing setbacks, design materials and other requirements. Borough manager Scot Fodi said the amendment will add illustrations to the code book. He said they were a part of the book’s...
In brief: Millvale High School Grand Reunion, mum sale and more in Shaler area
Reunion recap July 20 marked the 13th Millvale High School Grand Reunion at Croatian Center. Held every two years since 1998 (with the exception of 2020 due to the pandemic), the event welcomes all alumni, attendees and friends of Millvale High School for a day filled with a catered dinner,...
Bethel Park area happenings, week of Aug. 26, 2024
Rev ’Em Up for Kids The 13th annual Pasta Too Rev ’Em Up for Kids mega car cruise event is scheduled for Sept. 1 at the South Park VIP and ice-skating rink paved lots off Corrigan Drive in Bethel Park. In case of inclement weather, the flex day is Sept....
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Aug. 26, 2024 and beyond
Chartiers Valley personnel moves Chartiers Valley school directors approved some personnel moves during their meetings July 23 and Aug. 13. Hirings include Nicci Pastorak, playground aide at the intermediate school for $16 an hour; Kimberly Hirsh, substitute playground aide for $11 an hour; and Dexter Lopez, temporary electrician for $19.72...
In brief: Library fundraiser, Men Wear Pink and more in the South Hills
Whitehall Public Library fundraiser As part of September’s county-wide Love Your Library fundraising campaign, Whitehall Library is planning an after-hours, 21 and over event on Sept. 20. As guests enjoy their brews and bites, they will have opportunities to explore their own magical prowess playing games, creating crafts, solving puzzles...
Letter to the editor: Criticism of Walz’s military record deserved
In conjunction with the advent of the Harris-Walz ticket on the Democratic side, one area of continued focus and evaluation pertains to Gov. Tim Walz’s military record. The letter “Facts about Walz’s military record” (Aug. 17, TribLive) lays claim to having absolute truth to end all debate about Walz’s service....
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Aug. 26, 2024
Rosedale Beach Club requests donations for festival Rosedale Beach Club in Verona has put out a call for donations for the pool’s annual festival. The donation wish list includes various types of soda and paper products such as napkins, paper towels, plates, aluminum pans and Ziploc bags. Festival planners also...
Editorial: Iran’s attack on America: Criminal meddling in U.S. elections and protests
Back in 2016, it was the Russians who interfered with the U.S. presidential election, stealing emails and computer files from the Democrats and giving them to WikiLeaks to publish, seeking to embarrass the party and damage nominee Hillary Clinton. The culprit was the FSB, the Kremlin’s successor to the KGB,...
Letter to the editor: Biden and Harris deserve a failing grade
President Biden (and Vice President Harris, by association) have had four years to fix the rising prices, the out-of-control borders and soaring inflation that affect all of us, whether Democrat or Republican. The fact that the Biden administration has done practically nothing to fix those and the other problems they...
The Stroller, Aug. 26, 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. Concordia speakers bureau offers presentations The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Speakers Bureau...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Aug. 26, 2024
Touch-A-Truck event to benefit Blawnox pantry The Fox Chapel Police Department invites the community to “see, touch, explore, honk” during its second annual Touch-A-Truck event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 behind the borough building, 401 Fox Chapel Road. The event is for all ages and will include...
