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Vermonters, pummeled by floods exactly a year apart, are assessing damage, beginning cleanup
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Gov. Phil Scott said Friday it’ll take several more days to fully assess damage from flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, but he said Vermont is better positioned to recover quickly after enduring heartbreak, federal red tape and an extensive cleanup from massive floods exactly...
Kari Xander: Pittsburgh must do better for its nurses
Pennsylvania is heading toward the worst nursing shortfall in the entire nation and will soon have over 20,000 empty positions. Here in Pittsburgh, our enormous health systems have the financial resources to lead the way in solving this crisis. Instead, the health care industry has done the exact opposite and...
Comedian Brad Williams talks jokes ahead of his upcoming Pittsburgh shows
Brad Williams, who has been working in comedy for two decades and has appeared in numerous films and television shows, was born with achondroplasia, a genetic disorder and cause of dwarfism. He’s done sets on late-night shows like “The Tonight Show” and released numerous stand-up comedy specials, including 2015’s “Brad...
Letter to the editor: Is Mark Madden rooting for Pirates to fail?
I’ve never written a letter to the editor in all my 66 years. But Mark Madden has gotten me fired up enough to give it a shot. Is he ever positive about the Pirates? In his column “Bryan Reynolds’ contract turning out to be bargain for Pirates” (July 6, TribLive),...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: July 12
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Blood drive, masked services and more at Quaker Valley 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....
Letter to the editor: Vote for legislators who listen
Most Americans, no matter their religion, race or political party, want the same things from our government: • 98% support changing the way our political campaigns are funded. We want a reduction in big money’s influence. • 85% believe in access to abortion. We want reproductive freedom. • 75% support...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ malfeasance
The debate between Presidents Trump and Biden was over much sooner than liberals would have liked, as it was instantly apparent Biden was not dialed in and gave the worst performance in contest history. In the immediate aftermath, network personalities critiqued both candidates, focusing the overwhelming majority of their commentary...
Train jams at Stage AE as Pat Monahan enjoys home state welcome
Pat Monahan was over the moon to be back in Pennsylvania. The Erie native — and last remaining original member of Grammy-winning pop rock band Train — made sure to let the crowd know about his local roots throughout Train’s Thursday night show at Stage AE. “It’s so good to...
Laurels & lances: Furries and Philly
Laurel: To furry friends. You might want to dismiss Anthrocon as a bit silly. When you have thousands of people dressed like stuffed animals, the jokes do tend to write themselves. But the convention is serious business, too. VisitPittsburgh’s senior director of communications and public affairs Emily Hatfield said this...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 12-14
From bombastic battle demonstrations to silent parties, a variety of events will be taking place around Pittsburgh this weekend. It’s always a good time to try something new. Find an activity to fit into your busy summer schedule here! Quiet Reading Party Haven’t managed to finish that beach read just...
The Stroller, July 12, 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. Allegheny Township to celebrate Community Day The Allegheny Township Community Day...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: July 12-14
Music, cars and nostalgia? What else do you need? Experience these events to enhance your summer this weekend in Westmoreland County. Summer concert series Everyone will be singin’ the blues this Saturday at Twin Lakes Park, east of Greensburg. At the Brian T. Rusnock Amphitheater in the Peach Plaza Expansion...
Pirates farm report for July 11, 2024: Po-Yu Chen fans 7 in 7 innings for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 38-47) had a doubleheader with Columbus (Guardians) rained out. One game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Friday. The other is TBA. Next: Friday vs. Columbus (Guardians), doubleheader, 5:35 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 37-47) took care of Bowie (Orioles), 3-1, giving up a total of four...
Watch: Biden speaks at press conference
President Joe Biden will hold a news conference Thursday, the key event in a monumental week during which the Democratic incumbent is fending off calls for him to step aside as the party’s presumptive nominee following a shaky debate performance. Biden is scheduled to take questions from the White House...
Pennsylvania’s electric vehicle owners soon will have to pay fees of $200+ per year
A bill that would establish a new annual fee for owners of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to offset the loss of gas tax revenue on those vehicles is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. The new fee, which Shapiro is expected to enact, is seen as a way to...
Northside Music Festival returns for 2nd year
Last July, the first Northside Music Festival, featuring 75 bands, brought a wide variety of music to the Deutschtown neighborhood. Festival organizer Ben Soltesz was pleased with the results of that inaugural offering. “It worked out really well,” he said. He cited two aspects as particularly successful. The first was...
Penguins change beverage provider at PPG Paints Arena
The Pittsburgh Penguins have changed the beverage provider at PPG Paints Arena to Coca-Cola products beginning with the 2024-25 season. ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, which serves most of Pennsylvania as well as portions of Ohio and West Virginia, will provide the beverages. A “multi-year partnership” was announced by the team via...
Mark Z. Barabak: It’s not just the White House. Biden could also cost Democrats control of Congress
As if Democrats don’t have enough to keep them up nights, here’s something beyond frightful visions of a Trump victory: a Republican trifecta in Washington. Joe Biden’s calamitous debate performance and the burgeoning concerns about his age and acuity aren’t just undercutting his chances at a second term. They’re also...
Island Spectacular, new amenities coming to Pine park
Plenty of activity is taking place this summer within the 105 acres of Pine Community Park. The township is in the process of installing a 300-seat grandstand with a press box at the Pine Athletic Complex. The unit will be elevated and have an Americans With Disabilities Act-accessible ramp and...
Letter to the editor: WPIAL won’t correct inequities
It’s obvious the WPIAL will never correct the inequities that allow the Catholic/private high/low schools to enjoy athletic recruiting from anywhere. Question: Is it possible to determine how many members of the board of directors of the WPIAL (and the PIAA) are Catholic? The media, when dealing with “higher ed”...
Letter to the editor: Dziados will work for women’s rights
Whom do you want making decisions for you in the medical exam room? Your doctor? Or your congressman? On June 24, 2022, Chris Dziados, who is recently retired from the military and running for Congress, stood on the steps of the Supreme Court, horrified that SCOTUS would strip away women’s...
Editorial: If Biden won’t say Fogel’s name, Trump couldVideo
Please say Marc Fogel’s name. Say his name, say it often, say it in important places and bring him home. Fogel, 62, is a teacher from Oakmont who has spent his whole adult life teaching kids in foreign countries. In August 2021, he was arrested in a Moscow airport for...
The Stroller, July 11, 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. Sizzling Summer Night event set Saturday The New Kensington Sizzling Summer...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro-Whitmer good bet for Democrats
It now appears fairly certain that Joe Biden is not going to be the Democratic nominee for president, that he will not be able to overcome a disastrous debate performance which was viewed by tens of millions and which will make for devastating ads to be run by his presumed...
