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Letter to the editor: Bizzarro endorsed by many
The writer of the letter ”Bizzarro’s lack of leadership” (March 26, TribLive) accuses Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, the Democratic Party’s endorsed candidate for state treasurer, of not supporting reproductive freedom. It is ridiculous to believe that over 150 pro-choice Democratic leaders — from U.S. Congress members like Mary Gay Scanlon to...
Services and events at Sewickley area houses of worship for the week of April 12, 2024
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting its second annual 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on May 18 at noon at Quaker Valley High School. All are welcome. The tournament is for children, men and women ages 8–11, 12–14, 15–17 and...
Letter to the editor: Summer Lee delivers for Western Pa.
Summer Lee works tirelessly to champion for Western Pennsylvania. She promotes economic justice, union jobs and environmental justice, and co-sponsored 20-plus bills strengthening voting rights, safeguarding democracy and fighting for reproductive health. She passed through committee $10.7 million in funding for food assistance, addressing antisemitism, affordable housing, rebuilding infrastructure and...
Letter to the editor: Jill Cooper the better candidate
As a former eight-year member of Murrysville Council, I have a reasonable understanding of local politics. I’ve learned that the skill sets required to be an effective representative include intelligence, being principled, ethical and pragmatic, and honoring your commitments. I’ve known our current state representative, Jill Cooper, for nearly 20...
‘The water was already so high’: New round of flooding hits Western Pa.
Mary Williams has dealt with a flood or two. With the backyard of her South Buffalo home next to Buffalo Creek, she and her husband have gotten pretty good at judging whether or not their property will be flooded. Still, Williams was surprised at how quickly the water rose Thursday...
10 Penn State players to watch in the 2024 Blue-White Game
All the attention will be on Penn State’s headliners at Saturday’s Blue-White game. Fans will want to see Ohio State transfer Julian Fleming, Abdul Carter after his move to defensive end and, naturally, new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and defensive coordinator Tom Allen will be looked at closely. But Fleming,...
The Stroller, April 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. Electronic waste collection set in at Cook Medical Cook Medical will...
Laurels & lances: Texting and scamming
Laurel: To good technology. Text messaging has become one of the primary reminders in our lives. Order a pizza? A text tells you when it’s being delivered. Your kid missed school? A text confirms the absence was excused. Texts remind you of doctor appointments, flight times, hotel reservations and more....
Pirates farm report for April 11, 2024: Lonnie White Jr. hits 4th homer for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-5) and Toledo (Tigers) were rained out. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader at 2:35 p.m. Saturday. Next: Friday at Toledo (Tigers), 7:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 3-2) and Harrisburg (Nationals) were rained out. The game will be made up as part of a...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 11, 2024
High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Allderdice at Pine-Richland, ppd. Butler at North Allegheny, ppd. Section 2 Mt. Lebanon at Central Catholic, ppd. Norwin at Canon-McMillan, ppd. Class 5A Section 1 Shaler 12, New Castle 2 Class 4A Section 3 McKeesport at Thomas Jefferson, ppd. Class 3A...
High school roundup for April 11, 2024: Shaler baseball, Latrobe softball earn wet wins
Brady Alexander tripled, homered and drove in four runs and Dominic Twigg and Maddox Orga combined on a five-inning no-hitter to lead Shaler to a 12-2 win over New Castle (0-9, 0-5) in Section 1-5A baseball Thursday. Twigg struck out seven in four innings and Orga worked the fifth. They...
Much of Western Pa. remains under flood warning
Much of the region is under a flood warning, with the latest set to expire at 12:30 p.m. Friday, as the National Weather Service warned flooding caused by Thursday night’s heavy rain. Early Friday morning, the weather service issued a flood warning for Allegheny, southern Armstrong, Beaver, southern Butler, Fayette,...
Central Catholic grad Neal Shipley under par after 1st round at Masters
Only 31 players were under par after the first round of The Masters on Thursday, and Central Catholic graduate Neal Shipley is one of them. The 22-year-old amateur from Mt. Lebanon shot a 1-under-par 71 at Augusta National, making three birdies, two bogeys and 13 pars. Shipley, who golfed collegiately...
Penn State lands commitment from Alvin Henderson, 3rd-ranked RB in 2025 class
Penn State has landed another highly touted running back on the recruiting trail. Alvin Henderson, a consensus four-star prospect and one of the top tailbacks in the 2025 recruiting cycle, verbally committed to the Nittany Lions on Thursday afternoon. Henderson, a star at Elba High School (Ala.), picked Penn State...
Voting rights groups appeal ruling that directs Pa. to reject undated mail ballots
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. After a court defeat, Pennsylvania voting rights organizations are trying to convince a larger group of federal appellate judges that the state shouldn’t be allowed to reject mail ballots...
Steve Hvozdovich: Investing in clean water
Pennsylvania is an old state with old infrastructure. As the commonwealth boomed in the early to mid-20th century, we built roads, bridges, highways and water systems. But as the commonwealth has aged, so too has our infrastructure, and we have struggled to maintain it. Some of those signs of aging...
Penn State Extension hosts Garden and Landscape Symposium in Hampton
This April, not just showers will bring May flowers. The annual Garden and Landscape Symposium and Marketplace, from Penn State Extension, will be held April 27 at the Hampton Community Center. The event will feature lectures from a pair of renowned landscaping experts, along with a plant and garden marketplace....
Western Pennsylvania businesses plan events around Taylor Swift album release
On April 19, superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift will add another “era” to her discography with her new album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Anticipation is building among her fans — who refer to themselves as “Swifties” — and several local businesses and groups have hopped on the Taylor Train, hosting events...
Penn State edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton ready to shine in starting role
Three Penn State defensive ends have dominated the headlines early in 2024. Former Nittany Lions Chop Robinson and Adisa Isaac, Big Ten standouts in 2023, will go early in the NFL Draft later this month. And third-year junior Abdul Carter has been the talk of Penn State’s spring for his...
Growth, success of Monroeville senior center highlighted
Growth and success of the local senior center was highlighted at Monroeville council’s April meeting. Council members heard about how Monroeville Senior Citizen Center has changed since opening June 22, 1980. It now serves more than 7,000 adults, age 50 or older, who live in Monroeville and surrounding communities. Department...
Bradford Fitch: Congress needs fixing, but it got some advice from an unexpected source
After watching President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, it would be easy to conclude that members of Congress have little interest in, and do not value, civility, bipartisanship and collaboration as a means to address the challenges our nation faces. But a recent survey of some other folks...
James Stavridis: ISIS attacks show the war on terror is heating up
Are we back to fighting the Global War on Terror? The attack in a Moscow concert hall that killed 144 people last month should be a wake-up call to the whole world, especially with the Olympics coming this summer in Paris. It is thought that four members of ISIS-K, an...
Next on the Tee: The Masters veteran John Cook shares memories of Augusta National
Happy Masters Week everyone. For Next on the Tee host Chris Mascaro, this is the most magical week of the year. As they say, The Masters is a tradition unlike any other. This week, both parts of the show go inside the tournament to discuss what it’s like to be...
Westmoreland happenings: Nature talk, craft show, Pitt-Greensburg musical, more
Business workshops • Mt. Pleasant Business District Authority will host a workshop “Digital Marketing for Leads and Sales” from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. April 22 at the authority office, 445 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, for business owners and community members. Reservations required:412-554-3002 or mountpleasantbda@gmail.com. Fundraisers • Union Presbyterian Church,...
‘The Beast’ explores the heart of loneliness, in Los Angeles and beyondVideo
LOS ANGELES — Combining elements of sci-fi, melodrama, horror and romance, “The Beast” takes place across three separate time periods to explore the intense loneliness and disconnection that has become a fixture of contemporary life. Starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay, the film follows two characters, Gabrielle and Louis, as...
