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In brief: Holiday story walk, Christmas movies and more in the Quaker Valley
Holiday Story Walk The Sewickley Public Library has partnered with Allegheny Land Trust, Leetsdale Borough and Ohio Township Community Park to offer three Holiday StoryWalks in the parks this holiday season. Visitors are invited to bundle up and stroll down the walking path at Audubon Greenway, Henle Park and the...
In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of Dec. 18, 2023
Christmas community dinner Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish will host a free Christmas community dinner on Dec. 25 in the Lourdes Center at 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville. Dinner will be served from 12:30 to 3 p.m., or until the food is gone. Ballot security presentation At the regular monthly meeting...
In brief: Christmas light recycling, AARP and more in Pine, Richland
Recycle Christmas lights Richland Township is teaming up with WTAE-TV and Michael Brothers for a Christmas light recycling drive through Jan. 31. Old lights can be dropped off at the township office at 4019 Dickey Road, and will help provide winter outwear for local children and seniors. AARP AARP 595...
In brief: Christmas services, brunches and dinners in Penn Hills, Verona
Trinity Tower United Methodist Church In addition to regular worship services on Sunday morning (9 a.m. New Life; 10:30 Traditional) Trinity Tower is presenting three evening Christmas Eve worship experiences. The 7 p.m. family worship with emphasis on Christmas carols, children and families will include special time for the little...
Letter to the editor: Condemnation of Israel hypocritical
Pro-Palestinian protestors hypocritically criticize Israel for overreacting to the Oct. 7 attack. That attack murdered, tortured, raped and/or abducted over 1,500 Israeli civilians without warning or provocation. Gaza had not been occupied by Israel since 2005. Since then, the Palestinians have received billions in foreign aid intended for humanitarian purposes...
Editorial: So Fetterman’s not a progressive?
John Fetterman, the Democratic U.S. senator from Braddock, says he isn’t a progressive. That might seem like a surprise to a lot of people. We are talking about the most unconventional legislator in the Senate. This is a man who caused an uproar with his wardrobe of shorts and hoodies...
The Stroller, Dec. 18, 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. Help available for veterans A veterans service officer will be available...
Letter to the editor: Life begins at conception
I have to ask if the writer of the letter “Abortion, choices and free will” (Dec. 4, TribLive) is aware that human life begins at conception. A quick internet search of “When does human life begin” will conclude that when the male sperm fertilizes the woman’s egg, the union creates...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 18
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 18....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 18
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 18....
High school sports scores, schedules for Dec. 17, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s result Reindeer Games tournament in Philadelphia Constitution 75, North Catholic 65 Monday’s schedule Class 2A Section 4 Beth-Center at Chartiers-Houston, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Highlands at Deer Lakes, 7:30 p.m. Hundred (W.Va.) at West Greene, 7 p.m. Laurel at Western Beaver, 7:30 p.m. Neighborhood Academy at...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Dec. 7-13, 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,...
Michael Reagan: Shut the open door to America
We’ve got Israel looking for billions. We’ve got Ukraine begging for more billions. And the president and Democrats can’t wait another day to cut fat checks for both countries. Thank God the Republicans in charge of the House of Representatives are telling Democrats that before we dish out money to...
Steelers vs. Colts: What they’re saying in Indianapolis after 30-13 win
Was that Tom Brady or Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew picking apart Pittsburgh Steelers’ defenders Saturday en route to a fairly easy 30-13 home win at Lucas Oil Stadium? Minshew looked pretty smooth completing 18 of 28 passes for 215 yards and tossing three touchdowns. Colts running back Zack Moss...
Penn State QB Drew Allar excited to play under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki
Drew Allar is focused on Ole Miss. The sophomore quarterback has a chance to end his first year as Penn State’s starter on a high note in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Allar is embracing that opportunity as he prepares for the No. 11-ranked Rebels. But...
Letter to the editor: Border lessons from the Roman Empire
One of the main reasons the 1,000-year Roman Empire collapsed was that the rulers did not secure the borders. The Visigoths, the Lombards, the Vandals and other barbarians streamed over the borders, killed Romans and destroyed Roman society. Think about it, long and hard! Maria Maliszewski Brackenridge...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 17, 2023
Aleppo Julia Tr sold property at 120 Veshio Drive to John and Olivia Chutz for $580,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1313 Adrien Drive to Farhana Bilkis Hasan and Moustafa Abdalla Mohamed for $561,355. Ronald Tamborino sold property at 1525 Brimfield Drive to Jessica Fuhrer and Jeremy...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 17, 2023
Blawnox Amy Little sold property at 602 Carla Drive to Jhonathan Ramos Fernandez and Sugen Cubas Torrealba for $210,000. Etna James O’Donnell sold property at 3 Greeley Ave. to Jaxon Properties LLC for $100,000. Fox Chapel James Pashek sold property at 1006 Elmhurst Road to Kansky Jean and Marie Selisma...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 21, 2023
Bellevue King Streit LLC sold property at 411 Lincoln Ave. to Dayo Enterprise LLC for $350,000. Emily Moll sold property at 74 Longmore Ave. to ABCEZ Moving Co. Inc. et al. for $68,500. Peanut Capital LLC sold property at 451 Orchard Ave. to Claude and Alison Broussard for $460,000. Etna...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 21, 2023
Chalfant AYT Assets LLC sold property at 236 Highland Ave. to Lucia Alexandra Giamanco for $95,000. Edgewood Richard Bereznak sold property at 109 Harlow St. to Leah Valtin Erwin and Forrest James Jackson for $308,000. Forest Hills Kathleen Kyle sold property at 135 Avenue L to Angie Jolicoeur for $160,500....
Letter to the editor: Help for caregivers during holidays
The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for the more than 400,000 family and friends serving as unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in Pennsylvania, the holidays can be especially challenging. In Pennsylvania, 22% of caregivers report feeling depressed and 56% have a...
Editorial: The best use of opioid settlement funds
Pennsylvania’s share of settlements with opioid manufacturers and from retailers like CVS and Walgreens is huge. The state will receive more than $2 billion. It’s the kind of significant outlay that hasn’t been seen since the tobacco settlement of 1998. The money will roll in over 18 years and be...
The Stroller, Dec. 17, 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. Festival of Trees raffle supports hospital projects Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary...
Letter to the editor: Dangers of dishonoring an oath
To quote an underrated statement, “Words do matter.” A complete understanding of that statement is required the moment a person in public trust takes an oath of office that begins their commitment to those they serve. An oath of office is a solemn commitment by public officials to uphold the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 16, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Saturday’s results Capitol City Classic Lincoln Park at Lake Oswego (OR), (n) Cleveland Play-By-Play Classic Imani Christian 76, St. Edward (OH) 60 Harry Jenkins Classic At La Roche Allderdice 79, Avonworth 69 South Allegheny 59, Grove City 48 Shaler 68, North Hills 47 Upper St. Clair...

