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North suburban real estate transactions, week of May 26, 2024
Bellevue Collin Lindberg sold property at 425 Orchard Ave. to Heather and Pete Walker for $330,000. Thomas Quinn sold property at 190 Summit Ave. to Stephen Witmer for $196,000. Bradford Woods Patrick Cody sold property at 64 Marblehead Hbr to Ann Beyer for $320,000. Etna Nancy Jean Braun trustee sold...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 26, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Rybee 2 LLC sold property at 2302 Marbury Road to Djarrard Dutrieuille for $410,000. Edgewood Jessica Nevins sold property at 440 Greendale Ave. to Christopher Carosi and Rebecca Wetherbee for $292,500. Forest Hills Concetta Leary sold property at 336 Sharon Drive to William Henry and Courtney Strouse...
Letter to the editor: Protecting access to Alzheimer’s treatments
As the saying goes, “You can’t choose your family.” The same can be said for not being able to choose which chronic disease will impact you and your loved ones. Millions of families across the United States have loved ones who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and have quickly seen the...
Editorial: Remembering sacrifice on Memorial Day
For Memorial Day, a classic Trib editorial: On this Memorial Day, be grateful that Americans’ willingness to sacrifice for freedom’s sake, instilled by each generation in the next, remains as strong as ever. Today, Americans honor those most worthy of such gratitude — those who gave their lives in our...
Westmoreland happenings: Pet blessing, bus trip, senior citizen activities, more
Bus Trip • Greensburg Garden Center will sponsor a bus trip June 20 to the Penn State Arboretum. There will be a lunch stop at Cracker Barrel and a nursery on the way home. Cost: $90; center members, $85. Tickets: 724-837-0245. Fundraisers • First Presbyterian Church of Avonmore, 518 Indiana...
The Stroller, May 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. Touch-a-truck planned Saturday in Fawn Autism support group Powered By Love...
Letter to the editor: Take care of the bees
With spring in full bloom, it’s time for a reminder about the importance of bees to both humans and nature. Bees don’t just pollinate the flowers in your garden; they pollinate the myriad crops we eat and protect the environment by promoting biodiversity. This has a number of effects, such...
Former host cities gush about NFL Draft as Pittsburgh gears up
The NFL Draft attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, generates millions of dollars for local businesses and thrusts its host cities into a national spotlight. It takes years of meticulous preparation, clear communication and strong partnerships to put on an event of that magnitude — but local leaders in recent...
Riverhounds’ league-play unbeaten streak ends in Memphis
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds saw a seven-game unbeaten streak in USL Championship play come to an end with a 2-0 loss at Memphis 901 FC on Saturday night. The Riverhounds (3-4-4), who trailed most of the match after falling behind in the seventh minute, were 3-0-4 in their previous seven games...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 25, 2024
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Championship Wednesday’s schedule Mt. Lebanon (18-4) vs. North Allegheny (16-5) at Wild Things Park, 7 p.m. Class 5A Championship Tuesday’s schedule Penn-Trafford (18-3) vs. Bethel Park (15-6-1) at Wild Things Park, 7 p.m. Third place Wednesday’s schedule Franklin Regional (14-8) vs. West Allegheny...
Pirates farm report for May 25, 2024: Domingo German gives up 5 runs in Indy start
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 22-24) lost 6-5 to Toledo (Tigers). RHP Domingo German (6.97), making his second Triple-A start, allowed five runs, four earned, on six hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five. LHP Geronimo Franzua (5.61) gave up a run on three hits in 1 2/3...
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Freeport’s Mady Kirsch, Burrell’s Stevie Hasson
Mady Kirsch School: Freeport Class: Sophomore Sport: Hockey Report card: Kirsch scored two goals and had an assist to lead the East girls hockey team to a 4-1 win over Northeast in a PIHL girls hockey game Thursday. She has 18 goals and five assists this season for East (5-5)....
Communities fear health, environmental harms as they await more info on hydrogen hub projects
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — The federal government and private developers are collecting public feedback on two major hydrogen production networks that will be partly located in Pennsylvania...
North Allegheny notebook: Boys lacrosse, volleyball teams advance to WPIAL finals
Stone Gaertner had nine kills and Peter Bratich added eight kills and three blocks to lead No. 2 North Allegheny’s boys volleyball to a 3-0 win over No. 3 Butler (11-7) in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals May 21. Game scores were 25-13, 25-22 and 25-11. Will Hahn had 21...
Point: A call for civil rights — end colonialism in Puerto Rico
For 107 years, Puerto Ricans have lived as second-class U.S. citizens. Just last month, the U.S. Commission for Civil Rights’ Puerto Rico Advisory Committee released a memorandum highlighting the subjugation of Puerto Rico and revealing continuing disparities faced by its 3.2 million U.S. citizens. The memo exposed a sad yet...
Counterpoint: Puerto Rico as 51st state would pile on the debt for US, tip balance of power
Every so often, whether Puerto Rico should be granted statehood becomes a hot topic, especially inside D.C.’s Beltway. Historically, the people of Puerto Rico have generally voted against becoming the 51st state. However, that has not stopped many from advocating for Puerto Rican statehood, which would assuredly result in two...
Letter to the editor: Biden and Trump as Mufasa and Scar
Watching the presidential race reminds me of the Walt Disney movie “The Lion King,” with Joe Biden as Mufasa and Donald Trump as Scar. It’s a no-brainer that both of them are old, but one person seems to be trying while the other is trying to keep himself out of...
Letter to the editor: Teach children hard work, love of country
Memorial Day is a time to reflect. As I remember my late father, a Marine who served in the island-hopping campaign of World War II, I can’t help but compare our nation then to our nation now. I am proud to say my parents were part of the Greatest Generation....
Editorial: Biden is changing U.S. stances on marijuana. He should bring Marc Fogel home from Russia for medical marijuana use.
On Thursday, Oakmont teacher Marc Fogel spoke to TribLive about his time in a Russian penal colony, where he has been sentenced to 14 years. His alleged crime: possession of medical marijuana legally prescribed in Pennsylvania. He had a simple and heartfelt plea to President Joe Biden: “Just please, bring...
The Stroller, May 25, 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. St. Joseph musical nominated for Gene Kelly Awards The St. Joseph...
Letter to the editor: PBMs crucial in fight against costly health care
Like most in the Keystone State, I am deeply concerned about the escalating costs of health care, particularly prescription drugs. A recent government study revealed that Pennsylvania residents spend a yearly average of $13,557 on health care, exceeding the national average by over $2,000. With health care costs already burdensome...
Golf team wins 1st women’s NCAA title for Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon captured the first women’s NCAA title in school history Friday when the golf team rolled to a 14-stroke victory at the Division III team championships at Keene Trace Golf Club in Kentucky. The victory came one year and five days after the men’s golf team gave CMU its...
Pirates farm report for May 24, 2024: Righty Patrick Reilly throws 5 no-hit innings for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 22-24) managed four hits in a 12-0 blowout loss to Toledo (Tigers). DH Henry Davis (.315) went 1 for 4 with a double. RF Jake Lamb (.341) also went 1 for 4. CF Gilberto Celestino (.283) went 2 for 3. Indianapolis hitters struck out 10 times and walked...
Gateway players lead WPIAL contingent at state tennis
After the first day of the PIAA tennis championships in Hershey on Friday, only the Gateway contingent was left standing. The Gators’ Adam Memije in Class 3A singles and the team of Zidaan Hassan and Logan Memije in Class 3A doubles were the only WPIAL entries to advance to Saturday’s...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 24, 2024
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Championship Wednesday’s schedule Mt. Lebanon (18-4) vs. North Allegheny (16-5) at Wild Things Park, 7 p.m. Class 5A Championship Tuesday’s schedule Penn-Trafford (18-3) vs. Bethel Park (15-6-1) at Wild Things Park, 7 p.m. Third place Wednesday’s schedule Franklin Regional (14-8) vs. West Allegheny...
