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Jonathan Bernstein: What Congress can learn from George Santos
The George Santos fiasco is finally at an end, at least in Congress, with the U.S. House of Representatives — including 105 of his Republican colleagues — voting Friday to expel him. The 311-114 vote comfortably cleared the two-thirds majority needed to make him only the third House member to...
John Dorfman: When CEOs buy their own stock, pay attention
When chief executives buy their companies’ shares, it’s often worth considering the stock. Company insiders achieve better capital gains, on average, than the typical investor does. The effect is especially strong for chief executive officers (CEOs) and chief financial officers (CFOs). Using Guru Focus software, I screened on Dec. 3...
Monroeville parents whose 5-year-old killed younger sibling get probation, house arrest
The parents of a 5-year-old Monroeville boy who shot and killed his 3-year-old sister in 2021 were sentenced to probation on Tuesday. Martaz Colvin, 31, who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person, and Brea Sanders, 29, who pleaded guilty to recklessly endangering another person were sentenced...
Dick’s Sporting Goods to become official retailer for Notre Dame
Findlay-based Dick’s Sporting Goods struck a deal with Notre Dame to become the official retailer for the university’s athletics. Dick’s and Notre Dame Global Partnerships inked a multi-year partnership, which will include promotions and giveaways on Notre Dame Athletics’ digital platforms, social media channels and national radio network and at...
Mild weather helps make Aspinwall’s ‘Light up the Wall’ holiday event a success
Aspinwall’s Light up the Wall Dec. 2 drew a heavy turnout as people enjoyed music, roasted marshmallows, mild temperatures and fireworks to welcome the holiday season. Festivities were centered along the business districts of Brilliant and Commercial avenues. A magician and a juggler entertained, as did the Fox Chapel Area...
Zakiya Stewart: Helping our children learn to read
During my time as a first grade teacher, my greatest joy was watching my students begin to fall in love with reading. I watched them transition from sounding out words letter by letter to reading and composing sentences. They were beginning to discover the world around them and, on the...
Penn State DE Chop Robinson declares for 2024 NFL Draft, will not play in Peach Bowl
For the last two years, Penn State fans have watched Chop Robinson terrorize offensive tackles and quarterbacks. Now, Robinson is bringing his tenacious pass rush to the NFL. Robinson, one of the best defensive ends in college football, has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. The star edge rusher will...
Pitt opens 2nd location of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at the Pete
Patrons of Pitt’s Petersen Events Center will now have an AI-powered market for snacks and beverages and can skip the sometimes lengthy concession lines. The university announced Monday a second location for Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, “Pitt on the Go,” located at the Pete. The initiative, a collaboration with...
Oakland Catholic students host Longwood at Oakmont’s Winter Wonderland Formal
When Longwood at Oakmont hired Emma Winkler, the retirement community in Plum gained more than simply a part-time dining server. The Cheswick resident took the initiative to help organize Dancing Through the Decades, a spring prom for the residents. “Witnessing the sheer happiness the prom brought to the residents —...
Aaron Chapin: Pa. must adopt clear, sustainable plan to address unconstitutional school funding
Every morning, 1.7 million students wake up and head off to public schools across Pennsylvania, eager to learn and grow in classrooms that are supposed to provide them with a “thorough and efficient system of public education.” That’s what our state constitution guarantees to every student. But in February Pennsylvania’s...
Padlocks cut on 7 units, items stolen from Hempfield storage site
Numerous items valued at $4,800 were taken from or damaged in four storage units in Hempfield last month, according to state police. Sometime between Nov. 19 and 20, two people cut padlocks on seven units at Larch’s Self Storage on Willow Crossing Road and took valuable items from three of...
Letter to the editor: Remembering Holy Trinity Church and Swedish Lutherans
Your article regarding the church on Chestnut Street in Greensburg was disappointing (“Former churches are finding new life after religious calling,” Nov. 26, TribLIVE). Although a small church, it once had a vibrant, active congregation of Swedish Lutherans. In fact, the service was performed in Swedish in the beginning. It...
Penn Hills student achievements for the week of Dec. 5, 2023
Calla Paule received the James E. and Ellen Wadley Roper Graduate Fellowships in creative writing and Lily Peter Creative Writing Scholarship this fall from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. The award was one of 960 scholarships totaling $1.6 million given to Fulbright College...
South Hills student achievements for the week of Dec. 5, 2023
Nearly 20 Jefferson Hills Intermediate School students were recognized by the West Jefferson Hills School Board during the October meeting for their efforts in producing the school’s newspaper. The Paw Print News is created by JHIS students who are part of the 5th Grade Newspaper Club. The online newspaper is...
Letter to the editor: Don’t write off Pickett, Steelers
Regarding the letter “Steelers set up for failure” (Nov. 25, TribLIVE): No, the Steelers organization is not rudderless and unrecognizable. The Rooneys pick good people, and they trust them. But how do you know if it’s a good person going through a rough patch, or you just have the wrong...
Delay in state subsidy release puts local libraries, district network in budget bind
When Melinda Tanner calls vendors who supply support services for the Westmoreland Library Network, they know she’s going to ask for an extension of a bill payment deadline. “The word spreads,” said Tanner, district consultant librarian for the network, which is holding payments while waiting for a little more than...
Editorial: Allegheny County Jail opioid treatment has positive potential
People incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail will receive medication for opioid use disorder. The move comes as a result of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and includes a $10,000 payment to an individual who was jailed in Allegheny County and denied the methadone he was receiving...
The Stroller, Dec. 5, 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. Tarentum homes and businesses welcome to enter decorating contest Tarentum Recreation...
Letter to the editor: Staff retention critical at Allegheny County Jail
The staffing crisis at the Allegheny County Jail has paralyzed staff from being able to provide a safe and humane environment to the residents of our jail. The health care staff has had 94 vacancies, and many correctional officers have to work so much forced overtime that they have to...
North Hills student accolades for the week of Dec. 5, 2023
Beth Satariano was among more than 680 students who earned named scholarships at Baldwin Wallace University this fall. Satariano, a graduate of North Hills High School majoring in voice performance, earned the E.S. & M.R. Griffiths Scholarship, the Frank Steingass Scholarship and the Ruth Baur Scholarship. Sarah Kuchma was recently...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 4, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s results Nonsection Greensburg Central Catholic 82, Ligonier Valley 37 Hopewell 74, New Brighton 54 Southmoreland 76, Frazier 50 Uniontown 97, Washington 40 West Shamokin 58, Apollo-Ridge 36 Tuesday’s schedule Class 4A Section 2 Lincoln Park at Beaver, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Ambridge at New Brighton, 7...
High school roundup for Dec. 4, 2023: Behind 31 points from Megan Marston, Plum wins again
Megan Marston scored 31 points to lead Plum to a 62-38 girls basketball victory over Beaver on Monday in a nonsection matchup of teams that opened the season with undefeated weekends. Riley Stephans added 10 for the Mustangs (3-0), who won a pair of games at the Freeport tournament. Samantha...
Lawsuit alleges McKeesport, county police illegally searched residents after officer shootingVideo
A group of McKeesport residents who said they were illegally searched and held at gunpoint three years ago as investigators sought a man who shot a police officer filed a lawsuit Monday alleging excessive force, race discrimination and unreasonable search and seizure. The 44-page lawsuit names as defendants the City...
All things Grinch: Monroeville Public Library celebrates Dr. Seuss favorite
The TV adaptation of the book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” has aired for so many decades that people who watched it when they were children can do so again with their grandkids. And whatever the generation, the green, pointy-headed Dr. Seuss creation maintains a high level of holiday popularity....
Beaver County man pleads guilty to federal charges he abused care home residents
A Beaver County man pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges that he abused intellectually disabled residents at a care home where he worked as an aid. Tyler Smith, 33, of New Brighton, will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan on March 25. The negotiated plea agreement in...
