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Letter to the editor: Biden’s actions keep Iran a threat to U.S.
On July 14, 2015, Barack Obama, with then-Vice President Joe Biden standing behind him, smiling like a Cheshire cat, naïvely claimed to the American people, “… the United States … has achieved something that decades of animosity has not, a comprehensive long term deal with Iran that will prevent (them)...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 16, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Pine-Richland, ppd. Seneca Valley 66, New Castle 51 Central Catholic 50, North Allegheny 37 Section 2 Baldwin at Upper St. Clair, ppd. Mt. Lebanon 64, Canon-McMillan 36 Norwin 56, Hempfield 50 Class 5A Section 1 Peters Township 74,...
High school roundup for Jan. 16, 2024: Elijah Guillory launches Moon past Mars
Elijah Guillory scored 33 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead Moon to a 79-58 victory over Mars in a matchup of top teams in Section 4-5A boys basketball Tuesday night. Michael Santicola scored 22 and Aiden Reesman added 15 for the Tigers (12-2, 5-0), who took control with a 28-point...
Pennsylvania lawmakers seek to tame the ‘wild, wild west’ nature of artificial intelligence in elections
A proposed bill that is drawing bipartisan support in the Pennsylvania Legislature would ban the misuse of artificial intelligence in political campaigns and establish fines for violations. State Rep. Tarik Khan, a Philadelphia Democrat, and several colleagues, including one GOP member, issued a co-sponsorship memo for their bill on Dec....
Federal lawsuit challenges Pine-Richland transgender policy
A Pine-Richland parent is suing the school district over its transgender nondiscrimination policy, alleging it violates parents’ rights to raise their children as they see fit. The lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court by conservative group America First Legal, is causing concern among parents of transgender children in the district...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Jan. 15, 2024
Trib Total Media scholarship applications sought Trib Total Media’s Scholarship for Diversity in Media, created in 2020, is open to minorities as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Eligible applicants must be current high school seniors planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university with a major in...
8 Fox Chapel Area students selected for 2024 PMEA District 1 East Band
Eight Fox Chapel Area High School students were selected by audition to perform with the 2024 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 1 East Band. They are seniors Elijah Herzer (bass clarinet) and Chloe Kim (clarinet); juniors Marina Dunham (bassoon), Lindsay Gould (baritone saxophone) and Patton Johnson (percussion); and sophomores Elliott...
Sally C. Pipes: Medicaid should not be for middle class
America is aging. Between now and 2050, the number of people older than 64 will increase by more than half, to 86 million. Nineteen million of those seniors will be older than 84. That means demand for long-term care will grow. Residential care with nursing coverage can cost more than...
Letter to the editor: Accountability is a 2-way street
I agree with the letter “Biden should be impeached over immigration” (Jan. 3, TribLive), but it leads to another question: Didn’t former President Trump break his presidential oath to the Constitution and cause an insurrection? By doing so, should he be on any states’ ballots? Or is this just a...
Letter to the editor: Counseling needed at Allegheny County Jail
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care mandates that individual counseling be provided to residents at a county jail. This last year, there were eight therapists in our jail’s budget to provide individual counseling, but only one was hired, and recently. Many residents in our jail are in a state...
Editorial: Pittsburgh’s Sports Facility Usage tax needs to be fair
Pittsburgh’s sports arenas can be expensive to visit. Average ticket price at Acrisure Stadium to see the Steelers play? About $120. Want to see the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena? Average there is around $224, depending on where you buy your tickets. The Pirates are downright cheap; while the lowest...
The Stroller, Jan. 16, 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. Rotary offers annual scholarships The Bob Williams Memorial Rotary Scholarship, sponsored...
Letter to the editor: How will GOP replace Dunbar?
Seven-term state Rep. George Dunbar, R-Penn Township, has announced he won’t seek an eighth term; there is a God, thank-you. County Republican Party Chair Bill Bretz and all the local RINOs praised his service and said he will be missed. I say, missed by the Dems. I’m sure Bretz will...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 15, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m. New Castle at Seneca Valley, 7:30 p.m. North Allegheny at Central Catholic, 7:30 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Upper St. Clair, 7:30 p.m. Canon-McMillan at Mt. Lebanon, 7:30 p.m. Norwin at Hempfield, 7:30 p.m. Class...
High school roundup for Jan. 15, 2024: Oakland Catholic tops McKeesport in battle of top 2 teams in 5A
London Creach scored a game-high 21 points as No. 1 Oakland Catholic (16-0, 7-0) defeated McKeesport, 58-49, on Monday in a Section 3-5A matchup of the top two girls basketball teams in the Trib HSSN Class 5A rankings. Josie Fontana scored 14 points and Kaylee DeAngelo hit four 3-pointers and...
Testa hired as Shaler Area School District director of student services
Dr. Joseph Testa is now serving the Shaler Area School District as director of student services. The role of the director of student services is to serve as an instructional leader in the planning and overseeing of school psychologists, social workers, nurses and SAP (Student Assistance Program) as members of...
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...
