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UPenn president says calling for Jewish genocide allowed ‘in context,’ then issues correction
Embattled University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill is under fire yet again for her problematic response to antisemitic speech on campus, telling a congressional hearing that calling for Jewish genocide is allowed depending on its “context.” Then, after 24 hours of backlash, Magill released a video refuting her previous statement....
Letter to the editor: Mandatory water restrictions coming?
Due to very low water levels in the Beaver Run Reservoir, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (“Rain fails to ease concerns over falling water level at Beaver Run Reservoir,” Dec. 4, TribLIVE) may shortly impose mandatory water restrictions. They initially have asked for voluntary restrictions, which will fail. The...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1954
In the news this week 69 years ago: • Santa Claus arrived by helicopter to greet a crowd of 2,000 people gathered outside the Sewickley YMCA. “The helicopter flew over the Valley for twenty minutes, with Santa in the co-pilot’s seat, giving St. Nick a good look at the community...
Editorial: Let Hanukkah candles be new prayer for peace
The first candle will be lit tonight. As the sun sets, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah begins — an eight-night celebration of a miracle in a time of war. In the second century B.C.E, a struggle between the Jewish people and the Syrian Greeks resulted in the temple in Jerusalem...
The Stroller, Dec. 7, 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. Kiski Township church to host drive-thru live Nativity A drive-thru live...
Letter to the editor: Abortion and overpopulation
I have one question for the writer of “Unborn Americans have right to life” (Nov. 28, TribLive) and other “right-to-lifers”: Would you really choose an unborn life over your own? Because really, that is the choice. Nature is cruel, and if we don’t do something to limit our population, nature...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 6, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Wednesday’s results Nonsection Allderdice 72, Erie 40 Ambridge 70, Riverside 39 Brentwood 59, South Side 50 Carrick at Avonworth, ppd. Chartiers-Houston 68, Freedom 40 Ellwood City 77, Union 66 Greensburg Central Catholic 70, Bishop Canevin 44 Jeannette 44, East Allegheny 39 McGuffey 60, Carmichaels 17 North...
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2023: Max Hurray lifts North Catholic to win
Max Hurray scored 25 points to lead North Catholic to a 70-58 nonsection boys basketball victory over Seneca Valley on Wednesday night. Jude Rottmann and Jason Fredericks each added 10 for the Trojans (2-1). Tyler Pepin scored 21 points, Owen Congdon had 17, and Kai West added 13 for Seneca...
Trump campaign staffer wanted rioting to obstruct Detroit vote counting, prosecutors say
DETROIT — Federal prosecutors alleged in a court filing Tuesday that a campaign employee of former President Donald Trump “encouraged rioting” to obstruct the counting of votes in Detroit after the November 2020 election. The revelation drew a direct connection between the frenzy that took place at Detroit’s riverfront convention...
Craft show rings in season at Divine Mercy Academy in Monroeville
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Divine Mercy Academy, especially when Santa Claus descended down a flight of steps. “That’s a lot safer than a chimney,” Eddie Hollinger, playing the part of St. Nick, observed. He was headed from the Monroeville school’s gymnasium to the downstairs...
Youngwood bartending school featured on ‘World’s Greatest’ show
A Youngwood business that trains students in high-end bartending, service, sommelier skills and even the basics of owning and operating their own bar will be featured on national television. Wines, Steins & Cocktails was chosen by the “World’s Greatest” series as “World’s Greatest Professional Bartender School” and will be part...
Ross man gets probation for threatening congresswoman, senator
A Ross man who federal prosecutors said threatened members of Congress will serve a year of probation, including six months on house arrest. Harry E. Miller, 65, was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. Miller was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2021 and charged with...
Fox Chapel Area School Board reorganizes
The Fox Chapel Area School Board conducted its annual reorganization meeting Dec. 4, and members re-elected three of the board’s top officers. Marybeth Dadd was re-elected president; Ronald P. Frank as vice president and Vanessa K. Lynch as assistant secretary. Board members re-elected in the November election — Dadd, Frank,...
Fox Chapel, Jewish Spark to host community Menorah Lighting
The Jewish Spark and Fox Chapel Borough will host the Fox Chapel Community Menorah Lighting 5 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Fox Chapel Borough Building, 401 Fox Chapel Road. A state-of-the-art Menorah display will feature LED lights. Area dignitaries will be present for the event, which is free and...
George P. Hartwick, III and Chadwick Libby: Save our most vulnerable kids by investing in juvenile justice system
It’s often said that our children are our most precious resource. To protect and preserve this vital resource, we must invest in their care now, in order to enrich their future. In recent years, we have seen a focused investment in our juvenile justice system, which has helped lead to...
Westmoreland happenings: Cookie walks, holiday concert, Christmas bingos, more
Church news • Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will...
5 things to know about Ole Miss, Penn State’s Peach Bowl opponent
Penn State and Ole Miss are set to square off in what promises to be an exciting Peach Bowl. James Franklin and the No. 10 Nittany Lions are looking to win their fourth New Year’s Six bowl game, whereas Lane Kiffin and the No. 11 Rebels are hoping to secure...
There’s nothing sweet about Belle Vernon’s matchup in the state finals, The Birdie says
Last week: 1-0 (100%) Season: 109-28 (79.6%) The nostalgic Birdie, long off his diet and primed for Christmas cookie season, filled his yellow belly with chocolate after Belle Vernon won last week. He couldn’t help himself. It was habit. Mama Birdie was making peanut butter blossoms — “kiss cookies” as...
Teresa Ghilarducci and Christopher D. Cook: Why the senior poverty rate keeps rising
When it comes to seniors’ economic security, America is in poor shape. This October, an annual assessment of pension systems worldwide gave the United States a barely passable C+, ranking the country’s retirement security apparatus below Kazakhstan and just a slight notch above Colombia, two far poorer nations. How can...
Letter to the editor: Moving back to Monday hunting opener
I read with great interest the editorial “Lawmakers should pull trigger on hunting bills” (Nov. 28, TribLive), especially the last paragraph. Yes, there are valid reasons for and against moving the first day of hunting back to Monday. At least 75% of the hunters are in favor of moving opening...
Man shot by Pa. Attorney General’s agents at Pittsburgh’s Greyhound station
A man was in critical condition Wednesday after two state Attorney General’s Office agents shot him at the Greyhound bus station in Downtown Pittsburgh, police said. Two men began fighting on a bus around 6:40 a.m. and their altercation continued outside on the station’s concourse, police spokeswoman Cara Cruz said....
Quaker Valley Middle School hosts Apple Distinguished Schools visit
Quaker Valley Middle School welcomed 42 educators from 16 school districts across Western Pennsylvania for an engaging Apple Distinguished Schools visit on Dec. 1. The day kicked off with a formal presentation by the Quaker Valley Middle School’s Apple Distinguished School application team, led by principal Dr. Anthony Mooney and...
Letter to the editor: Antisemitism misplaced
I am horrified by the monstrous outbreaks on prestigious campuses and big-city streets of antisemitic demonstrations, many of which terrorize Jews and have an anti-American tinge. Antisemitism has a centuries-old history in the Middle East and Europe, and the U.S. is not without fault, but these current quasi-militant protesters appear...
Northern Tier Library events for the week of Dec. 6, 2023
Richland Center will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26. The library will also be closed on Jan. 1, 2024. The Pine Center will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, 2024. Pine Tree Shoppes Bookmobile’s last day of service is Dec. 15. It will resume on Jan. 5,...
Editorial: Sandra Day O’Connor was a trailblazer and far more than ‘a good judge’
News that Sandra Day O’Connor, the Supreme Court’s first woman justice, had died Friday at 93 caused the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board to recall her visit a decade ago. Although retired since 2006, she politely disappointed the board by holding to the high court’s practice of refusing to comment on...
