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It is apparent that nothing will ever be done about the unfair sports advantage that Catholic and private schools have over public schools. I have a suggestion that might make it possible for that issue to, at least, not be forgotten: When an athlete lives outside of that school, his...

I recently attended an info session about the new QV high school — and was blown away by the quality and foresight of the plan. I left the meeting feeling energized and excited for my child who will (if we get moving!) attend this school in a few years. There...

Most of us have seen this movie scene: the intrepid protagonist is starting to put the pieces together, but more research is needed. Our hero is seated in a dim library basement, their face illuminated by the flickering light of a microfilm reader as they scroll through a long reel...

Even taking a breath of air isn’t something Pittsburghers can take for granted. Allegheny County ranks within the top 2% of the worst counties nationwide for cancer risk from industrial air pollution, so it’s vital to protect our communities from these impacts. Allegheny County’s most polluting plant, U.S. Steel’s Clairton...

It’s hard to fill empty jobs when even the people on top are leaving. For years, the corrections field and police departments have faced challenges in keeping staff numbers up. Even before the coronavirus pandemic created a widespread upheaval in hiring across many industries, turnover and unfilled positions in these...

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. Life-sized Candy Land game to visit Harrison library Community Library of...

On Aug. 30, Pittsburgh City Council met to discuss the city’s plan to hold a cull in two city parks this fall. This has brought up many concerns as to where the interest of the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) lies; after all, its mission is not only to promote hunting...

High schools Cross country Tuesday’s results Boys Division I Section 5 Blackhawk 24, New Castle 35 Blackhawk 20, Hopewell 39 Division II Section 1 Ellwood City 15, Beaver Falls 50 Ellwood City 16, Shenango 49 Section 4 Shady Side Academy 27, Freeport 32 Shady Side Academy 20, Deer Lakes 41...

Alexandra Delaney, Abbey Spalla and Emily Sinton scored to lead South Fayette to a 3-0 victory over previously unbeaten Montour in a battle of Section 4-3A contenders Wednesday night. The win continued a successful run for the Lions (7-5-1, 6-2), who in the last two weeks have earned a win...

James Quinn and Nathan Kline scored to lead Avonworth to a 2-1 victory over Quaker Valley in Section 4-2A boys soccer Tuesday night. Rowan Carmichaels had an assist for the Antelopes (8-2-1, 7-1), who handed the Quakers (8-3, 7-1) their first section loss of the year. Nick Allan scored for...

We are coming up on a seasonal turning point in the stock market. October is special for three reasons: • It is the month when history’s most spectacular market crashes have occurred, most famously in 1929 and 1987. • Yet it is actually, on average, a pretty good month. •...

Scheduling outdoor events can be tricky, especially right at the point where summer changes to fall. Although everyone involved with Collier Township’s annual Collierfest hoped the forecast would be wrong, the Sept. 23 celebration brought weather that’s more in keeping with the latter season as opposed to the former. But...

Pennsylvania Resources Council is collecting electronics for recycling on Mondays and Wednesdays in October in North Park. “We need to divert these materials from landfills since many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways and our environment, while others contain valuable resources,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren...

If you were told that Beau Pribula would be in the game with 13 minutes left against Iowa, the natural reaction would have been: What happened to Drew Allar? But last Saturday wasn’t a repeat of the 2021 debacle in Iowa City. Allar was healthy when he ceded the field...

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds the powerful to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania correctional institutions have been the subject of public scrutiny after two high-profile escapes this summer. But how frequent are these kinds...

In February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI did something truly remarkable: He resigned the papacy. In his letter of resignation he explained that physical strength “has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me.” At 85, the...

You wouldn’t think that it would be that hard to kill someone. History indicates that we’ve always been good at it. It took only one generation before Cain killed Abel in a fit of jealousy over divine approbation. Murder had been invented and we’ve never looked back. In fact, we’ve...

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship marked the unveiling of its newly-constructed second floor with a ribbon-cutting event on Sept. 10. This significant upgrade added 11,134 square feet of educational and administrative areas. The enhancements encompass a maker shop — named in honor of TriState Capital Bank’s generous five-year, $30,000...

Mark Pysyk’s attempt at a comeback with the Pittsburgh Penguins encountered a significant impediment. The veteran right-handed defenseman, in training camp on a professional tryout contract (PTO), will be out “longer term” because of an undisclosed injury he suffered during a 4-3 overtime road preseason loss to the Columbus Blue...

A Westmoreland County district judge dismissed charges last week against a former detective with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office who police said provided testosterone and Adderall to his son when he played high school football. The DA’s office rehired Raymond Bonacci, 57, of Elizabeth after the charges were dismissed,...

While artificial intelligence appears to be a shiny new bauble full of promises and perils, lawmakers in both parties acknowledge that they must first resolve a less trendy but more fundamental problem: data privacy and protection. With dozens of hearings on data privacy held in the past five years, lawmakers...

The already record-breaking “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film “is going global,” according to AMC Theatres. AMC said the movie will screen Oct. 13, 2023, in more than 100 countries around the world. Tickets for international shows go on sale today. The film is already scheduled to play in more...

Someone needs to really challenge why the Greater Latrobe School Board is approving heavy spending with a significant declining student enrollment. This doesn’t sound right. I guess those on the board aren’t listening or have another agenda. And there hasn’t been a public vote on this. I didn’t even know...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen leaving GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday in a convertible car after the Chiefs dominated the Chicago Bears with the pop singer watching from Kelce’s private suite. After the game, Chiefs fans flooded the corridor outside the suite hoping...