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Letter to the editor: Unflattering Pittsburgh
In his op-ed “An unflattering portrait of Pittsburgh” (Aug. 17, TribLive), Colin McNickle has the courage to report what needs to be disclosed about the city: it is blunt, fault-finding and insulting,” all synonyms of “unflattering.” He states: “… the think tank researchers say Pittsburgh’s very high spending, excessive taxation...
Sounding off: Presidential politics
Trump is a real leader who cares I wanted to reply to the letter “Doesn’t Trump care, or does he think we’re stupid?” (Aug. 13, TribLive), but I found I couldn’t because he didn’t give any specifics about what had upset him. But I can reply to the tone of...
Letter to the editor: There’s still time to replace Trump
I find Donald Trump to be an old, weak liar, a stammering, cruel bully, a disgusting felon and a racist. Yet he appeals to a lot of white MAGA voters who forgive his criminal behavior, his billionaire tax cuts, his lack of any real substance. I think it’s because of...
Editorial: Was Pittsburgh credit card scandal really no big deal?
It was just an honest mistake. That was the Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget Director Jake Pawlak’s interpretation of the misuse of city credit cards to pay a former employee as a contractor. A six-page summary of the three-month Office of Municipal Investigations probe was issued Wednesday, assuring everyone...
The Stroller, Aug. 24, 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. Casino Theatre plans auditions for holiday show The Casino Theatre in...
Letter to the editor: Beware Democrats’ Trojan horses
Four years ago, the Democratic Party presented the country with Joe Biden as its candidate for president. The DNC and its media acolytes claimed he was a moderate leader who would unify the divided electorate. Covid was raging, so the country was also suffering from conflicting policies on how to...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 23, 2024: Thomas Harrington fans 6 in 6 innings in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 59-61) beat Columbus (Guardians), 6-2. Thomas Harrington (2-1, 3.09) started and went six innings, allowing one run on two hits with no walks and six strikeouts. C Henry Davis (.310) went 2 for 5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBIs. 2B Nick Yorke (.330) went...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 24, 2024
High schools Football Friday’s results Nonconference Allderdice 14, Fox Chapel 6 Ambridge 30, Western Beaver 14 Armstrong 38, Highlands 37 (OT) Avonworth 24, Burrell 7 Bentworth 48, Brownsville 0 Bethel Park 50, Seneca Valley 14 Blackhawk 57, Beaver Falls 0 California 62, Serra Catholic 26 Carlynton 33, Carrick 18 Deer...
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week Zero top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 310 - Cedric Mack, East Allegheny (18 of 28) 305 - Bobby Fadden, Mohawk (20 of 40) 289 - Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township (16 of 21) 278 - Ryan Cortes, South Allegheny (15 of 25) 273 -...
High school football roundup for Aug. 23, 2024: West Mifflin hangs on to defeat Elizabeth Forward
Armand Hill ran for 84 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown with less than a minute remaining, to help West Mifflin earn a 17-16 nonconference victory over Class 3A No. 4 Elizabeth Forward (0-1) on Friday night. The Warriors nearly tied the game when Ryan Messina found Charlie Nigut on a...
Ty Kershaw, Monessen use big plays to rout Charleroi in game between rivals
The first three times Monessen’s Tyvaughn Kershaw touched the ball in the Greyhounds’ Week Zero matchup versus Mon Valley rival Charleroi, he wound up in the end zone. Only two of those touches counted as scores, but that was more than enough for Kershaw and the Greyhounds as they rolled...
Southmoreland pulls away from Valley to secure victory in opener
On a night when Southmoreland wanted to win its Week Zero game against Valley in memory of coach Tim Bukowski’s late father, Ron, the visiting Vikings had other ideas. The Scotties entered the opener at 4-2 in Week Zero games and 3-0 at home. But they had never beaten Valley...
Latrobe takes advantage of Connellsville miscues in shutout victory
Turnovers are a killer for any football team, and for Connellsville, turnovers spelled doom in Friday’s Week Zero season- opener against Latrobe at Connellsville Stadium. A pick-6 on the first play from scrimmage quickly put the Falcons in a hole, and they never recovered as Latrobe rolled to a 41-0 win....
Harry Litman: What kind of prosecutor was Kamala Harris? The answer could be pivotal to her campaign
CHICAGO The presidential campaign is shaping up to be a tale of two prosecutors, both named Kamala Harris. Harris’ record as a tough-on-crime prosecutor was a constant refrain through much of the Democratic National Convention. A series of speakers echoed that theme. They touted Harris’ lock-’em-up bona fides. In his...
Woman injured in Sen. John Fetterman crash has hired a lawyer, says she has ‘real injuries’
The Virginia woman whose vehicle was rear-ended by Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman in Maryland in June still is reportedly recuperating from the car crash that also sent Fetterman and his wife, Gisele, to the hospital. In a statement through her lawyer, Jennifer Campbell, 62, said she “seeks to maintain her...
Gary Franks: Is it 1968 all over again, and will the results be the same?
Democrats think this election is about “joy” and “hope.” Wrong. It is about “peace and prosperity.” Democrats avoid talking about either because they have failed to deliver on both. We are financing two wars, and I will be discussing the economy. Will 2024 mirror 1968? It is on track to...
At least 5 Secret Service agents placed on modified duty after Trump assassination attempt
At least five Secret Service agents have been placed on modified duty after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in July, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press. They include the special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh field office and three other agents assigned to that...
Former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey apologizes for posting Sandy Hook conspiracy online 11 years ago
Former MMA fighter and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey issued an online apology, which she admits is “11 years too late,” for reposting a conspiracy video about the deadly 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting on social media. Rousey, an Olympic bronze medalist in judo, said reposting the video was...
Oklahoma revokes license of teacher who gave class QR code to Brooklyn library in book-ban protest
Oklahoma’s education board has revoked the license of a former teacher who drew national attention during surging book-ban efforts across the U.S. in 2022 when she covered part of her classroom bookshelf in red tape with the words “Books the state didn’t want you to read.” The decision Thursday went...
Letter to the editor: Trump is a real leader who cares
I wanted to reply to the letter “Doesn’t Trump care, or does he think we’re stupid?” (Aug. 13, TribLive), but I found I couldn’t because he didn’t give any specifics about what had upset him. But I can reply to the tone of it. I believe Donald Trump does care,...
Casey slams ‘greedflation’ at DNC, touts Harris’ consumer advocacy
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey briefly spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday to deride corporate-fueled “greedflation” and tout Vice President Kamala Harris’ work to help consumers. Casey’s 2-minute-long address came during the lead-up to the primetime slots that will culminate in Harris officially accepting the party’s presidential nomination. Although...
Shabbat services, fall feast and more at Sewickley Area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.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 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge....
Lionsgate pulls Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ trailer after controversyVideo
Lionsgate released a trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s ” Megalopolis,” earlier this week which gave viewers the first official look at the science fiction drama starring Adam Driver. The film — which was aimed to be poised as a work of art that would be long remembered, much like Coppola’s...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Aug. 23
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Letter to the editor: Walz on weapons
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz adversely commented on the ownership of the AR-15 rifle by civilians, describing the AR-15 as a weapon of war. While the AR-15 resembles the U.S. service rifle, the M16, the AR-15 is a semiautomatic rifle, a type of arm first manufactured and sold in this country...
