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In brief: Herald area events for the week of June 3, 2024
Spring Art Fling set for June 15 in Blawnox Best of Blawnox will host its annual Spring Art Fling from noon to 3 p.m. June 15 along Freeport Road in the borough’s business district. It will feature various art and food vendors as well as music, exhibits and demonstrations. The...
Lorraine Ali: The jury has spoken. What happens next will be a great test of American democracy
The verdict is in. Former President Donald Trump was found guilty Thursday of all 34 felony counts against him in the New York hush money case in connection with falsifying records around a payment made to silence porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election. Now the real test...
One-season wonder: Seton Hill’s Natasha Bernett places 4th in 2 events at Division II track and field championshipsVideo
As Seton Hill’s Natasha Bernett stepped in front of the blocks for her last collegiate track and field event — the NCAA Division II 100-meter hurdles final — she couldn’t help but smile. That was not her usual on-track demeanor. She always had a game face, one so intense that...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Jacob Pittman
The track and field season recently came to a close, with the PIAA championships concluding May 25. Latrobe sprinter Jacob Pittman’s season did not end in a state medal, but the Wildcats’ 400-meter relay he was a part of won WPIAL gold after coming into the competition seeded fourth. “We...
Freeport grad Tori Radvan ends softball career with solid senior season for Pitt-JohnstownVideo
When Tori Radvan walked onto the field for Pitt-Johnstown softball’s senior day, she was escorted by her older sister, Kristie. It was a fitting curtain-closer for Tori’s softball career. Three years earlier, when Kristie was a senior and Tori was a freshman with the Mountain Cats, Kristie suffered a torn...
Car fire briefly halts traffic on Tarentum Bridge; no injuries reported
A car fire halted traffic Monday morning on the Tarentum Bridge, but did not cause any injuries, according to emergency responders. Fire crews arrived shortly after 8 a.m. to extinguish a car fire in the northbound lanes, blocking rush-hour traffic in both directions. A single occupant escaped the vehicle unharmed,...
Pine-based nonprofit raises $10K-plus for Make-A-Wish
The theme was tea-party chic for 412 Gives Back’s latest fundraiser on behalf of Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia Inc. For the occasion, that meant plenty of brightly colored, floral-patterned dresses worn by the women in attendance, complemented by festive fascinator hats. The event, called Stock the Cellar, served...
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s ‘The Coffin Maker’ is a challenging, hilarious look at history
”The Coffin Maker” is an exciting play for a number of reasons. It serves as the finale for Pittsburgh Public Theater’s current season, and it is also a world premiere, written by Pittsburgh playwright — and founder of Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company — Mark Clayton Southers. Inspired by August Wilson,...
Dan DeBone: Reforming NOL provisions crucial for Pa.’s economic future
As Pennsylvania’s budget discussions and negotiations continue, there is an urgent issue that needs immediate attention: the state’s outdated and restrictive net operating loss (NOL) carryforward provisions. For too long, Pennsylvania has lagged behind the rest of the country in providing a fair and supportive tax environment for businesses, particularly...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of June 3, 2024
State store closed for remodeling The Fine Wine & Good Spirits at 90 Allegheny River Blvd. in Verona is expected to be closed until the fall as crews remodel the building. There are several liquor stores nearby, including: • 624 Allegheny River Blvd. in Oakmont • 1103 Milltown Road in...
Letter to the editor: Worrisome things about dictators
To me, the worrisome thing isn’t that one man is planning to trash our laws and become a dictator. The worrisome thing is how many people are on board with this. I guess they think those laws would just get in the way, and the dictator will do what they...
In brief: Pine-Richland area happenings, week of June 3, 2024
Commencement set for June 7 Pine-Richland High School’s graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 7 at Pine-Richland stadium. The Class of 2024 has 340 graduates, who had their final day of school May 31. Pine-Richland School Board’s planning meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 10 and the board’s...
In brief: Sweetwater Blooms Market, book sale and more in the Sewickley area
Bloom Market Sweetwater Center for the Arts is partnering with local businesses Green Hen Farms and Two Little Blooms Garden for Sweetwater Blooms Market, a once-monthly, fresh flower market that will sell flowers, local artwork and garden-related items. It pops up on Bank Street between Broad and Walnut streets in...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 3, 2024
Oakmont Carnegie Library summer events on tap The Oakmont Carnegie Library has released its list of summer events for adults, teens and young children. Recurring events for adults include the library’s book club, Cookbook Club, yoga, Meditation with the Monks every Tuesday, open hours in the Makerspace, and Third Tuesday...
Letter to the editor: Curbing methane will help clean our air
The end of the school year means students will be getting their report cards. Unfortunately, Allegheny County already received a failing grade in the 2024 American Lung Association State of the Air report. Despite decades of progress, one in three Pennsylvanians live in places with unhealthy levels of ozone or...
Editorial: MLB finally embraces all of the major leagues, including the Black ones
Who holds Major League Baseball’s record for the highest batting average in a single season? It’s not Ted Williams, with his .406 average in 1941, the last time anyone topped .400. It’s not Ty Cobb, with his stunning .420 average in 1911, or even Nap Lajoie, whose .426 average in...
The Stroller, June 3, 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...
Letter to the editor: McCormick not fit to be our senator
Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick is failing spectacularly at trying to connect with Pennsylvanians, and now he’s taken a step too far by pretending he grew up on a family farm. Not only does he live in a rented home in Connecticut, but now it has come out that...
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 3
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 3....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 3
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Pirates farm report for June 2, 2024: Matt Gorski hits 11th homer in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-31) dropped an 8-5 decision to Omaha (Royals). RF Matt Gorski (.275) smacked his 11th home run, a two-run shot. SS Liover Peguero (.272) was 2 for 4 with three RBIs. DH Henry Davis (.296) was 2 for 4 with two runs scored. CF Jack Suwinski (.250) was...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from May 23-29, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Dennis Kelleher and Lisa Gilbert: Push to legalize gambling on US elections is dangerous
Free and fair elections, the foundation of our democracy, face an unprecedented array of threats as the next one approaches. While some of these threats are well-known, others go largely unnoticed, with potentially serious consequences. Among the latter is a dangerous attempt to persuade one of our financial regulators to...
Letter to the editor: Diocese makes bad decision on pastor’s resignation
I don’t believe the decision made by the Diocese of Greensburg concerning requesting the immediate resignation of Father John Moineau was a very well thought out plan (“Greensburg Diocese asks county detectives to probe failure of worker background checks,” May 28, TribLive). It has not only hurt our beloved shepherd...
Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band light up Acrisure Stadium
”The spirit of Jimmy Buffett is here with us tonight,” remarked Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band, Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. He was absolutely right. With Kenny Chesney, the leader of “No Shoes Nation,” headlining the “Sun Goes Down Tour,” the Buffett-esque beach vibes were out in full...
