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Car insurance is surging. Here’s why — and how you can save
When Imani Porter received the quote for her car insurance renewal in December, she was flabbergasted. Geico, which had insured her and her fiancé’s Honda CR-V for the past year and a half, was going to charge the couple about $1,000 for the next six-month period. “I did the math...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Jan. 22, 2024
Psychic fair set Feb. 17 at Penn Hills hotel The 3 Rivers Psychic Fair, featuring more than 55 vendors, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Road. The fair takes place four times a year throughout the Pittsburgh region. It...
Charles R. Hunt: Why New Hampshire and Iowa don’t make sense as opening rounds of presidential campaigns
Iowa and New Hampshire have long been the first states to hold presidential contests in election years. But should they go first? As a political scientist who studies Congress and elections, I know this largely unquestioned influence of the two states raises serious concerns around fairness, diversity and political representation....
Luke Bernstein: Private companies help keep Pa.’s water safe
Pennsylvania faces a pivotal moment in securing clean, safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services. Communities across our commonwealth contain pipes that have far outlived their normal service life. Many still contain lead, a known hazard, especially for children. And while many local governments have done a fine job...
Sidney Crosby ties former Penguins teammate as he ascends NHL’s all-time goal-scoring listVideo
The NHL’s all-time goal-scoring list has received plenty of publicity as the Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin chases Wayne Gretzky for the top spot. While Ovechkin’s pace has slowed with just eight goals in 2023-24 and 830 for his career, he still could catch the Great One (894 goals) over the next...
91 Fox Chapel Area students qualify for state FBLA competition
Ninety-one Fox Chapel Area High School students placed in the 2023-24 Future Business Leaders of America Regional Leadership Conference and qualified for the state competition. First-place regional winners were seniors Jacob Anthikad, Micah Cagley, Isaac Jacobs, Jadyn Smouse, Kieu My “Judy” Tong and Dylan Work; juniors Baustin Bitar, Ridglee Boychuk,...
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration blames ‘human error’ for deletion of state police records
HARRISBURG — Thousands of records, including evidence logs from the Pennsylvania State Police’s crime labs, were accidentally deleted from state servers at the start of the year — the result of “human error,” Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration said. Though the majority of records have been restored, according to administration officials,...
Trib Lunch Box: PETA vs. Punxsutawney Phil, Pittsburgh singer, Roberto Clemente coin
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024: We’ve made it even easier to get news from TribLive delivered right to your inbox. Choose from daily news and sports newsletters to stay informed of the news that matters most to you. Sign up here: • PETA...
Guy Ciarrocchi: Have suburban Pa. voters finally had enough?
Then they came for William Penn. The woke culture that already has targeted George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln has more recently come after William Penn, founder of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which he established to foster religious tolerance. Before their plan was derailed by a public outcry, cancel-culture...
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration blames ‘human error’ for deletion of state police records
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 — Thousands of records, including evidence logs from the Pennsylvania State Police’s crime labs, were accidentally deleted from state servers at the start of...
Intimate partner violence is a precursor to homelessness, study finds
One in five women who become homeless in California flee their homes to escape violence and escalating abuse by an intimate partner, a new analysis of a statewide survey has reported. The study by the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative at UC San Francisco found that a dearth of domestic...
Which Penn State early enrollee freshmen are poised to make an impact in 2024?
The positives that come with enrolling early are obvious. Incoming freshmen get an advanced understanding of both the playbook and college life. They’re adding weight and muscle during winter workouts in the Lasch Building. And most importantly, they’re on the field for spring camp, pushing to make an initial impression....
Billy Joel to release 1st pop single in over 30 years
NEW YORK — Billy Joel is in a new music state of mind. The piano-playing legend from Long Island is set to release his first new pop single in 30 years next week, he hinted Monday, previewing the song with a brief teaser he published on social media. In 2007,...
Letter to the editor: County tax hike 1 more slap in the face
Wow! A 32.5% property tax hike passed on to Westmoreland County residents a week after county commissioners gave themselves and other elected officials raises. Not a good look. Three days before Christmas, no less. And speaking of elected officials, I bet the public would be interested to know that some...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of Jan. 23, 2024
Christopher Barefoot qualified for Belmont University’s fall 2023 dean’s list. The following Pennsylvania Western University (California, Pa.) students made the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester: Taylor Cooke, Paige Geason, Ezekiel Hendricks, Joseph Kustenkow, Jacob Martin, Morgan Milletary, Seth Ryder and Mason Sturgill. Genevieve Moffett is one of 519...
Shaler area student achievements for the week of Jan. 23, 2024
The following area students made the fall 2023 dean’s list at Pennsylvania Western University (formerly California University of Pennsylvania): Nickolas Basham, Lexi Bruner, Justin Donnick, Neriah Hartz, Haylee Helch, Emma Leo, Victoria Martrano, Braden McCormick, Eve-Lyn Nicklas, Christopher Pere, Aniya Peterson, Megan Povich, Leia Ross and Erika Waldro. Gabrielle Kline...
Letter to the editor: Trump was derelict in his duties regarding Jan. 6
Dereliction of duty is a specific offense and applies to all branches of the military. A service member who is derelict has willfully refused to perform his duties (or follow a given order) or has incapacitated himself in such a way that he cannot perform his duties. Any person who...
Editorial: Another game of chicken as House averts shutdown, for now
With two funding bills passed just under the wire, the House under Speaker Mike Johnson has ensured that the federal government won’t run out of operating funds until … March 1 and March 8, depending on the agency. His right flank, predictably, was not happy. We suppose it’s better than...
Pitt-Greensburg site of upcoming blood drive
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Vitalant are partnering to host a blood drive on Jan. 31 at the Hempfield campus. It is open to the public. The drive will be held 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Smith Hall Lounge, 150 Finoli Drive. Vitalant is offering donors a chance to...
The Stroller, Jan. 23, 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. Opportunities available to help senior citizens Open Your Heart to a...
Letter to the editor: Why Trump’s ‘our guy’
Unfortunately, we find the letter “Trump’s your guy” (Jan. 15, TribLIVE) riddled with — insert shocked face — misconstrued “facts” and in true leftist form, completely biased. A few examples and some points of our own. President Trump never had a peaceful transfer of power and stood by letting the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 23, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 62, Seneca Valley 53 Class 4A Section 3 Uniontown 66, Southmoreland 54 Section 4 Avonworth 60, West Mifflin 30 Class 3A Section 3 Burrell 69, Valley 45 Class 2A Section 1 Sewickley Academy 67, South Side 55 Section...
High school roundup for Jan. 22, 2024: Meghan Murray becomes Hampton’s all-time leading scorer in win over Mars
Meghan Murray finished with a career-high 38 points to become Hampton’s all-time leading scorer in a 54-42 victory over Mars in Section 2-5A girls basketball Monday night. Murray has 1,414 career points, passing Ali Collins, who set the record at 1,383 in 2018. Murray was 13 of 14 from the...
Yough students sweep Paint the Plow contest
Students at Yough High School swept PennDOT’s District 12 Paint the Plow contest, winning Fan Favorite and Judges’ Pick. This year’s theme was “seat belts are always in season” and students painted on a plow blade a cougar, the school’s mascot, buckling a seat belt amid changing weather. Students participated...
7-year-old girl among 3 killed in central Pennsylvania house fireVideo
Cynthia Weatherholtz called 911 and made it outside the burning home in Lebanon County early Sunday. But the 60-year-old wouldn’t flee — not with two people still inside, according to emergency officials and neighbors. She went back inside the one-story home the first block of Patton Road in North Londonderry...
