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Letter to the editor: County should aid Independence Health System
Westmoreland County has tens of millions of unspent “covid dollars.” Our politicians are currently debating how to spend this money. One of the most affected “industries” of the pandemic is our local health system striving to compete with UPMC, AGH, etc. Independence Health System (formerly Excela) finds itself tens of...
Editorial: In Allegheny County, party politics is more complicated than it seems
It might seem like politics is utterly binary. It is black and white — or more aptly, Democratic blue and Republican red. The increasingly ugly and polarized divides at every level of government bear that out. People bracing themselves for uncomfortable conversations with relatives on Thanksgiving is another measure. But...
The Stroller, Nov. 20, 2023: 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. Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank seeks donations November is Turkey Month at...
John Dorfman: 5 stocks to loosen your belt for
Thanksgiving is a time to loosen your belt. That’s why, each year around Thanksgiving, I loosen my stock-valuation belt a little in this column, and suggest five stocks that look good to me even though they are a little more expensive than I normally prefer. These are GARP stocks. The...
Letter to the editor: We’re at critical mass, and we must slow it down
In nuclear physics, a critical mass is the smallest mass of a fissionable material needed to produce a self-sustaining chain reaction. In general terms, a critical mass is the number or amount of something (or anything) that is needed to cause a particular result. In the U.S., we have reached...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 20
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 20....
In brief: Chartiers Valley area happenings, week of Nov. 20, 2023
Winter Blast coming to Bridgeville Bridgeville’s Winter Blast is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Triangle Park, 431 Station St. Featured will the the lighting of the Christmas tree with Santa and Mrs. Claus to kick off the holiday season. Christmas Time in Collier Christmas Time in...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 20
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 20....
High school sports schedules for Nov. 20, 2023
High schools Football WPIAL playoffs Class 4A Championship Friday’s schedule Aliquippa (11-0) vs. McKeesport (11-1) at Acrisure Stadium, 8 p.m. Class 3A Championship Friday’s schedule Belle Vernon (10-1) vs. Avonworth (12-0) at Acrisure Stadium, 5 p.m. Class 2A Championship Friday’s schedule Steel Valley (10-1) vs. Beaver Falls (8-5) at Acrisure...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Nov. 7-15, 2023
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,...
Bishop Zubik to undergo 6th back surgery
Bishop David Zubik is scheduled to undergo his sixth back surgery, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said Sunday. The bishop’s surgery will aim to address continuing problems with collapsing discs, the diocese said. Zubik may require “extended time of recovery” after the operation, which will keep him from public appearances...
Penn State QB Beau Pribula steps in for injured Drew Allar vs. Rutgers: ‘I was ready’
STATE COLLEGE — Beau Pribula stood on the sidelines as Drew Allar’s day came to an unexpected end. Pribula watched Allar get popped. He noticed Penn State’s starting quarterback was “dazed a little bit.” And he saw No. 15 signal to the coaching staff after the following play and jog...
North Allegheny notebook: Mack Leftwich a Broyles Award nominee
North Allegheny graduate Mack Leftwich has been nominated for the 2023 Broyles Award, which honors the top assistant coach in college football. Leftwich is in his first season as the Texas State offensive coordinator. The Bobcats have the best offense in the Sun Belt Conference, averaging 34.9 points, which is...
Letter to the editor: River can bring prosperity to Kiski valley
Living in the Kiski area for about six years now, it appears to me that there are many roads to prosperity if we choose to take them. River frontage is a valuable commodity for any area. We have a river that is compatible for fishing and boating. If the riverfront...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 19, 2023
Aleppo John Kincaid Jr. sold property at 1214 Sewickley Heights Drive to Fifth Ave Property Group LLC for $315,000. Bell Acres Albert Sciulli sold property at 102 Turkeyfoot Road to Prime Contractor Supply Corp. for $750,000. Edgeworth Andrew Coleman sold property at 511 Chestnut Road to Jesse and Rebecca Root...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 19, 2023
Blawnox Mohamed Aladsani sold property at 218 Walnut St. to Kayla Godlewski for $201,500. Fox Chapel Frits Pil sold property at 311 Hallsborough Drive to James McMillen and Kathryn Roecklein for $700,000. Robert Wickerham sold property at 15 Hunt Club Ln to Dennis Cestra Jr. trustee and Olivia Cestra trustee...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 19, 2023
Churchill Kyle Joseph Watson sold property at 2405 Collins Road to Joseph Podnar and Elizabeth Shelly for $237,000. Enterprise Bank sold property at 3779 Greensburg Pike to Harold Shekels for $168,000. Edward Fischer trustee sold property at 2072 Hampstead Drive to J & M Development for $180,299. Edgewood Michael Kostek...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 19, 2023
Franklin Park Marcy Jackovic sold property at 2028 Clare Drive to Kimberly Johovich for $433,000. Justin Welker sold property at 2533 Clubhouse Drive to Jonathan Eakin and Christina Mull for $515,000. Jon Nicolette sold property at 1500 King William Drive to Timothy and Courtney Lotz for $326,000. Hampton Jorgen Rehn...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 23, 2023
Bridgeville Estate of Robert Delphus sold property at 608 Gregg Ave. to Samuel and Marquerite Miller for $250,194. 331 Station St. Associates LLC sold property at 331 Station St. to Station St. Ventures LLC for $370,000. Dennis Bott sold property at 1446 Romano Drive to Alexis Bott for $250,000. Carnegie...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 19, 2023
Baldwin Borough Jean Kienzl trustee sold property at 3788 Cynthia Drive to Ma Aye and Bu Hae for $225,000. Bradley Cipriani sold property at 1216 Camarta Drive to Richard Michael and Michelle Lynn Schein for $415,000. Carola & Chocolat LLC sold property at 3368 Churchview Ave. to Nari Biswa and...
Bethel Park real estate transactions, week of Nov. 19, 2023
Bethel Park Estate of Dorothy Ann Mohr sold property at 3000 Aljean Drive to Saleh and Mohammad Alawartani for $210,000. RAL Construction LLC sold property at 6057 Boyer Ave. to Laura Hunter for $214,000. Samuel Felicetti sold property at 2521 N Lightwood Ave. to Preston and Madison Shaw for $441,000....
Letter to the editor: Israel hasn’t behaved as an ally
I commend the writer of the factual letter “U.S. complicit in crimes against humanity” (Nov. 10, TribLIVE) about 75 years of crimes against the Palestinian people. However, she fails to point out Israel’s history of blatant deception, duplicity and actual treachery against the U.S. itself. I am constantly amazed how...
Editorial: The Kiski School is latest to struggle with coeducation
Coeducational learning has a complicated history in America, and it always has. Harvard opened its doors in 1636. It went without saying that this classically English college, intended to educate Puritan ministers, was focused solely on teaching men. The University of Pennsylvania was the first college in the Keystone State....
In brief: News from McCandless, Bradford Woods and more
McCandless Winterfest The third annual McCandless Winterfest returns from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Town Hall on 9955 Grubbs Road. There will be food, games, light displays and a fireworks finale. Senior men’s club An affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, the Senior Men’s Club will...
The Stroller, Nov. 19, 2023: 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. Leechburg event to recognize community leaders A community event to honor...

