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Sen. Casey bill seeks to fight shrinkflation at grocery stores
Sen. Bob Casey is fighting supermarket shrinkflation. The Pennsylvania Democrat introduced a bill Wednesday that opposes the practice of shrinking everyday consumer goods such as cereal, potato chips, laundry detergent and toilet paper. The Shrinkflation Prevention Act targets corporations Casey, who is a co-sponsor of the bill, said are deceiving...
‘The Little Mermaid’ cast members spread magic during meet and greet event
Members of Fox Chapel Area High School’s spring musical brought a little Disney magic to area youngsters Feb. 24 during a Meet and Greet in the Grotto. Children in attendance were able to have their photos taken with cast members of “The Little Mermaid” and get their autographs. The event...
Blawnox Sportsmen Club warms up with members-only chili cook-off
The Blawnox Sportsmen Club held its first members-only chili cook-off Feb. 25. Eleven chili entries were judged in five categories by more than 20 fellow members serving as taste testers. Points were awarded for presentation, smell, flavor, texture and overall impression. First place went to Denise Latino of Blawnox for...
Westmoreland happenings: High school musicals, kolache sales, spring ephemerals, more
Arts • Greater Latrobe Senior High School will present its spring musical “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. March 1 and 2 and 2 p.m. March 3 in the high school auditorium, 131 High School Road, Unity. Cost: $18; students and senior citizens, $15. A meet-and-greet with the main...
Former WWE, WCW wrestler Virgil, a Wilkinsburg native, dies at 61
Professional wrestling is all about characters and stories — two things Mike Jones is associated with under his wrestling personas. Jones, born in Wilkinsburg and a Pittsburgh area resident most of his life, died Wednesday morning at age 61, according to WWE. Information had been public since 2022 about his...
Trib Lunch Box: UPMC lifts mask mandate, DoubleTree closing, Giant Eagle fails test
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024: • UPMC to lift mask mandate Healthcare giant UPMC plans to lift its mask mandate this week after requiring facial coverings in its facilities for the last two months. • DoubleTree by Hilton hotel next to Monroeville...
Elwood Watson: Women and the future of politics
It should probably come as little surprise that a majority of American millennial and Generation Z women identify as liberal. A Gallup poll released this month indicated the ideological gap between men and women across various generations has increased over the past few years and that young women today are...
McClelland’s Pa. Treasurer campaign raised and spent money months before it officially existed
Erin McClelland, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for state treasurer, campaigned and accepted donations months before registering a fundraising committee with the Pennsylvania Department of State, as candidates for state office are required to do. While McClelland’s campaign chairperson said the donations and spending were properly reported...
Letter to the editor: Biden and border
On Jan. 20, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed a multitude of executive orders reversing some of the accomplishments of President Donald J. Trump. One of the most destructive orders, in my opinion, opened our borders to the world. Now Biden has announced he may sign an executive order to...
Letter to the editor: Biden must act now to clean up our air and save lives
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter pollution. This is critical, because too many people live with unhealthy levels of particle pollution — more than 18.8 million people — according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the...
‘The Book of Mormon’ returns to the Benedum Center with nonstop laughs
Even after 13 years on Broadway and multiple national tours, the gleefully obscene musical comedy “The Book of Mormon” is still an undeniable crowd-pleaser. On opening night Tuesday at the Benedum Center, a buzzing audience whooped, laughed and cheered with each hilarious beat. “The Book of Mormon” is the delightfully...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ destruction
I believe that the Democratic Party has clearly been highjacked by the America-hating, Marxist cancerous tumor in their midst. In a previous letter, I opined that today’s Democrats can be described by a single word: destruction! Here are more examples from the multitude: President Biden’s destruction of the sacredness of...
Editorial: Does Robert Morris University need state money for a hockey arena?
Public money always seems to make its way into sports venues. The story is always the same. This field will be good for the community. It will generate income. It will provide value. As with so many other cities, the Pittsburgh landscape is defined by these venues. One also could...
Letter to the editor: Political instability, elections in the Roman Empire
The letter using a comparison of America today to Edward Gibbon’s “The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” is a bridge too far (“Trump and Hitler? No comparison,” Feb. 9, TribLive). The writer cites “political instability” and lack of confidence in elections? First, there were no...
The Stroller, Feb. 28, 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. Quilt show reception planned Saturday A free reception to honor those...
Future of Macy’s locations in Western Pa. uncertain after company announces 150 closures
The fate of six Macy’s locations in Western Pennsylvania is unknown after the company announced Tuesday it will close 150 stores over the next three years, with 50 closing by the end of 2024. The department store chain hasn’t named specific locations or states where it will shutter underperforming stores....
Letter to the editor: Citizens have ownership of what their taxes pay for
Regarding the article “Westmoreland DA will review Penn Township police video before public release” (Feb. 22, TribLive): Law enforcement just keeps getting more arrogant toward the taxpayers who pay for all their salaries, benefits, equipment and pensions. Who is “the township” referenced in the paragraph below, from the article? Is...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 27, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Tuesday’s results Baldwin 54, Mt. Lebanon 52 Upper St. Clair 61, Central Catholic 46 Championship Saturday’s schedule Baldwin (18-6) vs. Upper St. Clair (19-5) at Petersen Events Center, 7 p.m. Third place Thursday’s schedule Mt. Lebanon (21-4) vs. Central Catholic (15-9)...
High school roundup for Feb. 27, 2024: North Catholic earns another trip to The Pete
Lauren Reitz had a double-double with 16 points and 11 assists and No. 2 North Catholic earned the right to compete for a third straight WPIAL championship with a 42-34 victory over No. 3 Elizabeth Forward in the Class 4A girls basketball semifinals Tuesday night. Alyana Rocco added 15 points...
John Dorfman: Enter my economic forecasting derby
Predicting the economy is close to impossible. But we have fun trying. Welcome to the 22nd Derby of Economic Forecasting Talent, or DEFT for short. Contestants must predict six economic variables for the calendar year in progress. You can play. The winner will get a trophy, plaque or certificate. Plus,...
South Fayette knocks off McKeesport to earn 3rd straight trip to WPIAL Class 5A finals
The AHN Arena at Peters Township saw a defensive battle in the Class 5A girls semifinal between No. 6 South Fayette and No. 2 McKeesport. When the dust settled, the Lions earned their third straight trip to Pitt’s Petersen Events Center with a 49-41 win over the Tigers. South Fayette...
Column: Chris Kirk’s road to recovery included roommates and YahtzeeVideo
Chris Kirk knew the long road back from alcoholism and depression would require support from family at home and from PGA Tour friends on the road. Neither was in short supply. He just didn’t know it also would involve Yahtzee. “It had to be Palm Springs two or three years...
Nathan Flood: It’s time for all Pennsylvanians to enjoy the digital age
For many across Pennsylvania, the easy access and availability of broadband technology and the ability to connect to the world from the comfort of our own homes or businesses are taken for granted. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case for everyone who lives or works in the commonwealth. In fact, in...
Trib Lunch Box: Macy’s closing, Wendy’s pricing, Willie Nelson, Clairton Coke fines
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024: • Macy’s to close more stores. What’s left in the Pittsburgh region? Macy’s will close 150 stores over the next three years and 50 by the end of 2024, the department store said after posting a fourth quarter loss...
Michael Hiltzik: Disinformation is a public health crisis. Here’s how scientists and doctors are fighting it
In recent years, disinformation has seemed to be on an inexorable march across the scientific and medical landscape. Prominent politicians, up to and including the former president, have promoted useless drugs as supposed cures for covid-19. Partisan attacks on the safety and efficacy of covid vaccines have expanded into attacks...
