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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...
Pa. mother charged with abandoning child, 3, at hair salon
WILKES-BARRE — A mother went on an alcohol and ecstasy binge after she abandoned her 3-year-old daughter at a hair salon in the 300 block of South Main Street on Sunday. Rasheedah J. Fields, 42, of Park Avenue Towers, Park Avenue, left the child at the hair salon at approximately...
Kellogg’s CEO suggests eating cereal for dinner to fight food inflation
The CEO of Kellogg’s just had his ‘let them eat cake’ moment. This after the Frosted Flakes and Fruit Loops boss has been making the rounds on cable news shows suggesting Americans serve up cereal for dinner to save on their soaring food budgets. “If you think about the cost...
Letter to the editor: Advice for Steelers in NFL draft
On the Steelers’ 2024 NFL draft: The Steelers should trade with the Green Bay Packers, giving them their 20th pick for their 41 and 58 picks, giving them no first-round pick but three second-round picks. The Steelers should trade their picks at 196 and 237 to Chicago for their 142nd...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro should save Pa. pharmacies
After reading the article “Bitter pill: Customers lament loss of small-town pharmacies as reimbursement formulas become unsustainable” (Feb. 21, TribLive), it is unclear to me how a shadowy alliance of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), drug manufacturers and insurance providers can force the closure of many local pharmacies. Is this even...
Letter to the editor: Politicians work for us
Have the politicians forgotten who they work for? Time and time again, I have taken the time to contact my government representatives via phone, email or regular mail with concerns or issues. These representatives are from local, state and federal governments. I have found, 99% of the time, my concerns...
South Hills student achievements for the week of Feb. 27, 2024
Bailey Neville of Jefferson Hills made the president’s list for the fall 2023 semester at the University of Cumberlands. The following students made the dean’s list at Slippery Rock University for the fall 2023 semester: Stephen Amlund, Gabrielle Bagay, Lindsay Barone, Matthew Broznick, Elizabeth Conte, Madison Cowan, Katherine Cunningham, Carly...
Letter to the editor: Cyber school costs must be reined in
Imagine you’re in the grocery checkout with a loaf of bread. Two people behind you have the same loaf. The cashier says, “You live in Greensburg. Your bread is $3.50.” To the next person, “You live in Ligonier. $4.” To the third, “You’re from Latrobe. $3.74.” Same bread. Same store....
Letter to the editor: Trump bringing down GOP
I am constantly amazed at Republicans’ total disregard for truth. They say they want immigration reform, and come up with a bipartisan agreement then refuse to support it because Donald Trump, who probably never saw it, said it was no good. This is the typical hypocritical response to anything that...
The Stroller, Feb. 27, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Editorial: Billionaire, small businesses and bipartisan lawmakers sick of pharmacy benefit managers
So much of American health care can be summed up with drugs. We often go to the doctor less to find out what is wrong than we do to get a prescription to fix the symptoms. While the long-term goal may be figuring out the underlying cause, the short-term objective...
Letter to the editor: A nation in denial
Strange days indeed when the elephant in the room is actually a donkey, one wearing aviator shades and eating an ice cream cone. But half the electorate and most of the mainstream media are in denial of this fact. As Mark Twain said, “Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.”...
