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The Stroller, June 18, 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. Monthly Breaking Bread dinner planned at Knead Community Cafe Knead Community...
Letter to the editor: November vote goes beyond personality, performance
Your vote in November is about much, much more than whether you dislike President Trump’s personality or President Biden’s job performance. Most relevant, we now have a clear choice of continuing the far-left, socialist, bigger-government policies of the Biden regime, or replace them with the increased opportunities, freedoms, security and...
Penn State receives commitment from 4-star New Jersey DB Jahmir Joseph
Penn State used its third official visit weekend of the summer for many of its already-committed 2025 prospects, leaving a few spots for top targets the coaching staff hoped would be convinced by the heavy Penn State enthusiasm. It’s already paid off. Class of 2025 cornerback Jahmir Joseph committed to...
Analysis: Penske rebounds from IndyCar cheating scandal with a hot streak that stretches to NASCARVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you come for The Captain, you better not miss your shot. Under fire at a level perhaps never seen before in his 87 years, Roger Penske has rebounded with a truly remarkable display of strength and determination. His IndyCar team in April was found to have...
Event in Peters raises $50K for veterans, military members
A yearly fundraiser on behalf of veterans and active members of the military continues to be a success. The VETS Care charity event, held on the sunny afternoon of June 1 in Peters Township, exceeded its $50,000 goal. Organizer Bri Hall of North Strabane reported the proceeds will be divided...
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to his ex-quarterback: ‘They don’t want me back’Video
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brandon Aiyuk has issued another cryptic signal in his contract tug-of-war with the 49ers, five weeks before training camp begins, with or without him. Aiyuk, who did not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp two weeks ago, posted a TikTok video Monday of his FaceTime chat with...
Pennsylvania waste company finds $10M in loose change
You know what they say: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. A waste management company in Pennsylvania has collected about $10 million in coins that’ve been tossed away over the years. Fox Business reports how Ash Processing at Reworld — which is located in Morrisville, Bucks County — “bridges...
Coaching change, change of position help Hempfield grad Forsyth have breakout year for Seton Hill women’s lacrosseVideo
In southwestern Pennsylvania, lacrosse is still relatively anonymous. While lacrosse has grown here recently, the area still lags behind the likes of Massachusetts, Upstate New York and Maryland — even eastern Pennsylvania — in terms of the sport’s popularity. So it wouldn’t be a stretch to say it’s outside of...
Burrell grad Armstrong battles through thumb injury to post solid freshman season for Gannon softballVideo
Adjusting to college softball is difficult enough. Doing it while coping with an injury is even tougher. When that affliction is a partially torn thumb ligament and the player dealing with it is a pitcher, that adds to the degree of difficulty. That’s the Cliffs Notes version of pitcher Katie...
Thomas D. Beamish: Americans used to unite over tragic events — and now are divided by them
Tragedy seldom unifies Americans today. Every year, horrific crises induce tremendous suffering. Most are privately tragic, affecting only those directly harmed and their immediate relations. A small number, though, become politically notorious and, therefore, publicly tragic. Natural disasters, school shootings, terrorist attacks and economic crises can become public tragedies. Sexual...
Carnegie Mellon alumni bring home 4 awards at 2024 Tonys
On Sunday night, the theater community gathered to celebrate the 77th Tony Awards, which honor the best of the best from the past year’s Broadway season. Included among the nominees for competitive awards were six Carnegie Mellon University alumni, with a total of 11 nominations. In addition, Pittsburgh native and...
Former PNC Bank president Sylvan M. ‘Sy’ Holzer remembered for philanthropic work, love of Pittsburgh
Former PNC Bank president Sylvan M. “Sy” Holzer died Saturday at age 75. Holzer, known for his civic leadership and philanthropic work, served as PNC’s president from 1997 until his retirement in late 2016. He worked for the bank for 45 years. “He spent every waking moment giving back to...
Carah Whaley: Election officials are heroes. Support them by becoming poll workers.
Elections are the primary mechanism for Americans to communicate their ideas, priorities and values. As someone who closely studies civic engagement and elections, I’ve seen firsthand the crucial work election administrators and poll workers do to make it possible for people to have a say in our system of self-governance....
In brief: Herald area events for the week of June 17, 2024
Area residents reminded to lock homes, vehicles O’Hara police posted a crime alert on Facebook last week about a report of an individual prowling around a residence June 7 in the Bentley Drive area. Fox Chapel police also said there were several attempted overnight break-ins that weekend of residences in...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of June 17, 2024
Community invited to Pride celebration The Steel Goat Marketplace invites the community to a free Pride 2024 celebration from noon to 5 p.m. June 22 at the business, 200 Jefferson Road. Activities include flash tattoos, a DJ, raffles, do-it-yourself crafts, a selfie booth, live demonstrations, product vendors and information booths....
Letter to the editor: Freedoms will disappear under Biden
Well, here it is. President Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts by a New York City court. If you are thinking about President Biden, you better check to see who is backing him. Read about George Soros and his socialist backers. You may think you are voting for...
In brief: Sewickley area happenings, week of June 17, 2024
Deer concerns Glen Osborne officials are researching ways on how to control the borough’s deer population. Council is looking into recent changes to Pittsburgh’s deer-hunting program including the use of archery in additional parks. The city last year launched a limited archery pilot program in Frick and Riverview parks. Thirty...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of June 17, 2024
EcoVillage information session Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights will host a free in-person information session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22 at the Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. Attendees will hear from community members and watch a slide presentation with a question-and-answer session about the...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 17, 2024
Plum approves GAMA Sports Training development Plum Council has approved plans for the expansion of a sports training facility in the borough. At its June 10 meeting, council unanimously approved the project proposed by GAMA Sports Training for its $2.5 million development on Sheena Drive. That included approval of a...
Letter to the editor: Hamilton should resign immediately
Westmoreland County Register of Wills Sherry Hamilton’s announcement that she supposedly will not seek reelection in 2027 is just a hollow deflection (“Embattled Westmoreland Register of Wills vows to remain in office through 2027,” June 12, TribLive). It is more likely a feeble attempt to preempt her June 17 sentencing for...
Editorial: Note to Biden on inflation: It’s the Big Macs, stupid
Democrats flummoxed over why Americans are so down on the economy should visit a McDonald’s. President Joe Biden faces many hurdles in his reelection bid. His approval numbers are historically low. His open-border policies have progressive mayors in many self-proclaimed “sanctuary cities” begging for relief. His foreign policy blunders led...
The Stroller, June 17, 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. Springdale library to host summer reading kickoff Springdale Free Public Library...
Letter to the editor: Act now to leave the world a better place
“As my information changes, so do my views.” — Plato Above is the bare minimum of reason and logic. Setting aside emotions and politics to focus one’s thoughts and actions on facts and truth. In 2024, our region has seen a 49% increase in precipitation and temperatures almost 3 degrees above...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 17
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 17....
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 17
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 17....
