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TikTok star, ‘Club Rat’ creator dies at age 29
TikTok star Eva Evans, who created and starred in the Amazon Prime series “Club Rat” and was known for her videos about life in New York City, has died. She was 29. Evans’ sister Lila announced the news on Sunday in an Instagram post. “Yesterday my family received news that...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of April 22, 2024
Club hosts Master Gardener Greybrooke Garden Club holds regular meetings the second Wednesday of the month at Parkwood United Presbyterian, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Hampton. Guests always are welcome. On May 8, the club welcomes Claudia Bernardo, a Penn State Master Gardener who received her landscape and garden design certification...
In brief: Road closure, Sewickley Men’s Club and more in Quaker Valley
Road closure Broad Street from Beaver to Thorn streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 for the Sewickley Civic Garden Council’s May Mart. More details will be released closer to the event. Cleanup planned Sewickley Earth Day cleanup is set for 9 a.m. to noon...
In brief: Pine-Richland area events, week of April 22, 2024
Passion game at Pine-Richland The Pittsburgh Passion will open its 2024 season on May 4 at Pine-Richland Stadium. Formed in 2002, the Passion is part of the Women’s Football Alliance, which includes 56 teams in three divisions throughout the United States. The Passion is one of 14 teams in the...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of April 22, 2024 and beyond
Historical Society presentations set The Bridgeville Area Historical Society has scheduled presentations through June. On April 30, Gary Euler will present “The Life and Times of Roberto Clemente.” On May 28, Layla Asbury, a 16-year-old sophomore at Chartiers Valley High School, will lead a presentation on the relationships of presidents...
In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of April 22, 2024
Farmers’ market opens May 7 The Bethel Park Farmers’ Market opens for the season on May 7. The market is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 25 in the parking lot in South Park along Corrigan Drive. Enjoy musical guests, special educational speakers, story time with friends...
In brief: Bingo benefit, comprehensive plan update and more in the South Hills
Bingo benefit West Jefferson Hills School District Foundation for Education will hold a bingo event on May 4. There will be 15 games of bingo and other games of chance and activities at the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish — St. Elizabeth Gym (1 Grove Place; off Route 51)....
In brief: Ross, West View area happenings, week of April 22, 2024
Register for fishing tourney Registration for the 2024 Ross Township Fishing Tournament begins at 6 p.m. April 26. The event, sponsored by the township police and parks and recreation departments, is scheduled for July 13 and 14 at Evergreen Community Park, 3430 Evergreen Road. Thanks to police, there is no...
Letter to the editor: World would be safer without Biden in charge
When Robert Hur, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to serve as the special counsel, released his long-awaited report into President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents, a number of things were extremely enlightening and frightening. The report said, “Our investigation uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully...
Editorial: Voting is your duty and your obligation
Every year, twice a year, we do our best to push you to the polls. It’s your duty, we tell you. That is true. It’s your responsibility, we stress. Also true. It is your privilege, we encourage. Just being accurate. But, this year, we are adding one more item to...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of April 22, 2024
Free camp aims to boost mental health of middle school students Camp Lucy, a groundbreaking mental health conference tailored for middle school students, is coming to Camp Guyasuta in May. The free event, hosted by Listen, Lucy, is led by mental health advocate and Pittsburgh native Jordan Corcoran. It aims...
Letter to the editor: ‘Uncommitted’ sends message to Democratic Party
On April 17, Pittsburghers showed up to President Biden’s visit to let him know Pittsburgh stands with Palestine, and, on April 23, we’ll be sending a message to Biden at the polls: no votes for genocide. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been martyred and more than 1.7 million people have been...
The Stroller, April 22, 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. Earth Day cleanup scheduled April 28 Volunteers are needed for an...
Letter to the editor: We need fighters for the middle class
A TV newscaster’s frequent line is, “Watch what they do, not what they say.” Let’s look at what they do. One hundred percent of House Republicans voted against the Inflation Reduction Act. This act reduced the deficit, decreases energy costs and carbon emissions, reduces drug costs and ensured mega corporations...
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 22
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 22....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 22
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 22....
High school sports schedules for April 22, 2024
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Allderdice at Butler, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Canon-McMillan, 4 p.m. Central Catholic at Norwin, 4 p.m. Hempfield at Mt. Lebanon, 4 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional at Armstrong, 3:45 p.m....
Pirates farm report for April 21, 2024: Yasmani Grandall homers as Indians blank St. Paul
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 11-10) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 5-0. The Indians finished with a 5-1 record during the homestand. LHP Eric Lauer (2-0, 2.37) tossed five no-hit innings with eight strikeouts. RHP Ben Heller, RHP Connor Sadzeck, RHP Kyle Nicolas and RHP Brent Honeywell Jr. combined to allow one hit...
As Columbia protests continue, university rabbi warns Jewish students to stay home
As pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University continue their protest against the war in Gaza, the school’s Orthodox Jewish rabbi sent a message to hundreds of Jewish students urging them to stay home to ensure their own safety. “The events of the last few days, especially last night, have made it...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 11-17, 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,...
Letter to the editor: Remembering ‘Super Steelers’ of ’74
While I’m not from the Pittsburgh area, as we near the 2024 draft I’d like to recognize the 50th anniversary of the incredible Steelers draft class of 1974. Growing up in the 1970s in New Jersey, those players and teams got me and many kids I knew hooked on football....
Riverhounds take down defending champion Phoenix Rising FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC earned its first victory of the season late Saturday night by taking down the USL Championship’s reigning champion. Kazaiah Sterling, Edward Kizza and Babacar Diene scored to lift the Riverhounds to a 3-1 win over Phoenix Rising FC at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium in Arizona. The Hounds...
Letter to the editor: Kiski Valley community center needs support
Regarding the article “Senior citizen forms nonprofit to help generations come together in Vandergrift” (April 3, TribLive) concerning a proposed community center for the Kiski Valley: A community center would give our many young people and seniors an educational and recreational facility that’s not currently available in our area. A...
Want to see live theater on a budget? The region offers plenty of options
Live theater has a reputation for being an expensive night out. The prices of tickets alone can easily cause sticker shock, especially if it’s an outing for the whole family. As it turns out, there are a lot of options for discounted tickets, even from the area’s biggest names in...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of April 21, 2024
Aspinwall David Ariondo sold property at 717 Center Ave. to Jennifer and Mary Anna Visco for $175,000. Blawnox Carol Dominick sold property at 1025 Cable Ave. to Paul and Vianett Knox for $207,000. Etna BEK Holdings LLC sold property at 29-31 Kittanning St. to Roger and Claudia Li for $173,900....
