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New law aims to make guardianship a last resort in Pa., but some experts say it doesn’t go far enough
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — With little fanfare, Gov. Josh Shapiro in December signed into law a bill aimed at fixing long-standing problems within Pennsylvania’s vexing system for safeguarding adults...
Willie Wilson: Black elected leaders have an obligation to fulfill the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
As we honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday today with a federal holiday, there will be programs, pageantry and celebrations for a man who expressed a powerful dream in 1963. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial But that dream remains largely unfulfilled. King’s dream was one of...
GCC grad Bailey Kuhns makes big jump in game to help Mercyhurst women’s basketball team contend
On the desk in her office at Mercyhurst, women’s basketball coach Brooklyn Kohlheim has a notebook belonging to sophomore post player Bailey Kuhns. Inside are the Greensburg Central Catholic grad’s jottings regarding her duties on the court. The notes are neatly written, underlined, highlighted and feature little arrows drawn here...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Ashley Hosni
Last year, Hempfield’s girls basketball team went 9-13. This year, under new coach Bob Madison, the Spartans won seven of their first 11 games. Ashley Hosni, a trusted senior, pointed to some things that the new coach brings to the table. “Coach Bobby, he’s brought a whole new atmosphere,” Hosni...
Knoch grad Mike Formica jumps to head of pack for IUP cross country, track and fieldVideo
As devastating as the covid-19 pandemic was for many, a lucky few found silver linings. Count Knoch grad Mike Formica as one of the lucky ones. With few other things to occupy his time during lockdowns, mask mandates and travel restrictions, Formica ran. And then ran some more. Practically overnight,...
Michael Reagan: Stop debating with yourselves, Republicans
I heard there was another Republican presidential debate. I didn’t watch it — I’ve suffered enough, thanks. I don’t care how few political masochists tuned in to CNN last Wednesday night to watch Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis engage in another meaningless debate. I don’t care who the big-shot media...
From Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ to Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Ready to Die,’ these albums turn 30 in 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. — There was something special going on in 1994. It was a year of numerous noteworthy debut album releases and mainstream breakthrough records for several acts. This period in time was particularly huge for Southern California acts. Garden Grove punk outfit the Offspring and Los Angeles punks NOFX...
Letter to the editor: Tomlin’s accomplishment
Coach Mike Tomlin is noted by the media for never having had a losing season. A new accomplishment can now be added to his resume. Coach T. is now the only coach in NFL history to lose a pair of back-to-back games to two teams with 2-10 records while playing...
In brief: Teacher grants, other North Allegheny area news, week of Jan. 15, 2024
Carson teachers receive grants Lauren Bosetti and Patrick Niven, teachers at North Allegheny’s Carson Middle School, have been awarded with $500 Make Activities Count grants from local McDonald’s restaurants. Bosetti will use the funds to stage a Greek festival during her Greek Literature and Mythology unit, and Niven will create...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s your guy
Say you could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and get away with it. Grab women by the private parts. Have more than 22,000 confirmed lies. Make fun of handicapped people. Say fallen soldiers are “suckers and losers.” Say the election is rigged ahead of time, in case you lose. Never...
Editorial: What is your dream?
When we think about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we do on the January holiday that celebrates him each year, the words of his most famous speech are the ones that most easily come to mind. “I have a dream,” he thundered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial...
The Stroller, Jan. 15, 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. American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers The American Cancer Society is...
Letter to the editor: We need legal immigration
Happy New Year, America. It is estimated that between 1892 and 1954 some 12 million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal of Ellis Island. All were vetted upon entrance. Since the three years of the Biden administration, it is conservatively estimated that almost 4 million immigrants have illegally crossed the...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 15
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 15....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 15
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High school sports scores, schedules for Jan. 14, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results Hoops for Harmony At York Theodore Roosevelt (D.C.) 72, Woodland Hills 70 MLK Showcase At Neighborhood Academy Fort Cherry 75, Riverview 58 Neighborhood Academy 77, Valley 52 Ron Galbreath Classic At Westminster College New Castle 65, Struthers (OH) 28 Mars 57, Erie 50 Mercer...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 3-10, 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,...
Pa. needs to spend $5.4B to close gap between rich and poor schools, report advanced by Dems says
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 — Pennsylvania will need to spend at least $5.4 billion to close the gap between rich and poor school districts, according to a long-awaited...
Springdale police seek ‘high-end theft’ suspect
Springdale Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a “high-end theft” on Jan. 8. Police are seeking information about the suspect in relation to a sizable theft from a Pittsburgh Street retail business. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 724-274-9022,...
Letter to the editor: Sewickley Township Library finds a new home
I write this letter of gratitude on behalf of the board of directors of the Sewickley Township Public Library. We appreciate our current and past township supervisors who have provided us with a home in the old Sewickley High School. The building served us well, but, due to age and...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 18, 2024
Aspinwall Nicholas Rielly sold property at 225 Fourth St. to Paul Moran and Jennie Haas for $500,000. Seth Napierkowski sold property at 413 Center Ave. to BP Brothers LLC for $356,000. Indiana Emanuel Xenakis sold property at 2014 Pembrook Drive to Yigit Deniz and Duygu Tamer Isbiliroglu for $515,000. Mary...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 18, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Joseph Tomlinson sold property at 145 Kings Dale Road to Jalen and Kayla Thomas for $330,000. Monroeville Curillio Paul Caliari sold property at 1592 Lynn Ave. to DS Invest LLC for $35,000. NCRC House Rehab FD LLC sold property at 2118 Monroeville Road to Bradan Tinstman and...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 18, 2024
Bellevue Michael Morris sold property at 44 Lincoln Ave. to 4 Scalise RE LLC et al. for $715,000. Maureen Ann Bishop sold property at 71 Union Ave. to Teresa Sunseri for $65,000. Bradford Woods Cheryl Morris sold property at 500 Delmar Road to Alan and Tasha Levy trustee for $628,572....
Letter to the editor: Reimagining Pittsburgh Mills Mall
The corporation that owns Mills Mall recently paid $11 million in back taxes, which did nothing to enhance the mall or bring anything into the mall area (“Pittsburgh Mills mall owner optimistic about property’s future, but mum on details, after averting sheriff’s sale,” Oct. 9, TribLive). I think there is...
Editorial: Federal death penalty and the journey toward justice
The journey toward justice for the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting was a slow crawl. It took five long years to journey from a house of worship in Squirrel Hill to the federal courthouse on Grant Street. In June 2023, Robert Bowers was found guilty on all 63 counts...
