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High school sports roundup for Dec. 3, 2023: Lincoln Park tops Moon in battle of No. 1 teams
Four players scored in double figures as Lincoln Park beat Moon, 63-53, in a battle of No. 1 teams Sunday night at the Midland Classic. Pitt recruit Brandin Cummings and Meleek Thomas each had 19 points, and Mikey Crawford and Dontay Green each added 11 for Class 4A No. 1...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Nov. 18-29, 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,...
Peach Bowl odds: Penn State opens as betting favorite vs. Ole Miss
James Franklin and Penn State have won its last three New Year’s Six bowl appearances — and the Nittany Lions are favored to make it four in a row. Penn State opened as a slight favorite over Ole Miss ahead of the teams’ Peach Bowl matchup on Dec. 30 at...
Penn State to play Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl to cap 2023 season
Pack your bags, Penn State fans. The Nittany Lions are back in the New Year’s Six. Penn State will play in the Peach Bowl against No. 11 Ole Miss, closing its 2023 season Dec. 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game will kick at noon and air on ESPN....
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 7, 2023
Bell Acres Jerry Nighswander sold property at 184 Backbone Road to Patrick and Alison Garrett for $890,000. Joshua Fortuna sold property at 123 Lewis St. to Anthony Davis for $155,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1330 Adrian Drive to Mark Anthony Brentley Jr. and Cassandra Brentley for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 3, 2023
Indiana Hidden Falls GP LLC sold property at 134 Hidden Falls Pt to Sarah Monteverde for $844,775. Nicholas Zaichuk Coppula sold property at 311 Shady Ln to Richard Wirfel for $258,000. O’Hara James Cornell sold property at 127 W Marshall Drive to John Lardinois and Jessica Farra for $385,000. Estate...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 3, 2023
Bellevue JR1 Holdings LLC sold property at 648-650 Maryland Ave. to William Simmons Jr. for $215,500. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1330 Adrian Drive to Mark Anthony Brentley Jr. and Cassandra Brentley for $669,805. Mark Stevens sold property at 2659 Hunters Point Drive to Andrew and Julia...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 7, 2023
Edgewood Joshua Sayre sold property at 420 W Swissvale Ave. to Donald Page for $355,000. Forest Hills Megan Oravec sold property at 623 Cascade Road to Rachel Ally Beck for $270,525. Ranjeet Kalsi sold property at 101 Fall Run Road to Claire Berkley for $256,000. Estate of Cheryl Forcucci sold...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 3, 2023
Carnegie Samuel Kudumula sold property at 26 Parkview Drive to Douglas Patrick Nolan for $321,000. Collier John Hucko sold property at Cowan Road to Robert Peck for $5,000. Jayson Gergely sold property at Darlington Road to MMG 27 LLC for $17,500. Estate of Metro Haritan Jr. sold property at 105...
Letter to the editor: Faith is a force, not a farce
Regarding the letter “Religion and politics shouldn’t mix” (Nov. 11, TribLive): I appreciate the forum where opinions may be shared, even when multiple millions worldwide do not share the same views. The Bible to these people is not a “fantasy book” written by superstitious people. The early apostolic writers, disciples...
Editorial: Street crime team could be solution if Pittsburgh does it better than others
Violent crime in Pittsburgh has been a talking point in recent years. There have been businesses that have closed because of it. Far too many lives have been lost to it, from children sitting in cars to women waiting for buses. Gun crimes have even happened at the most unexpected...
The Stroller, Dec. 3, 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. Santa schedules visit in Arnold Cookies and Cocoa with Santa will...
Letter to the editor: We must fight for accessible recycling
The article “Fluctuating prices leave recycling industry at mercy of supply and demand” (Oct. 15, TribLive) reminded me of a harsh reality: While residents in other counties can simply place their recyclables outside their homes, most Westmoreland County residents do not have that luxury. As the value of recyclable material...
Bethel Park real estate transactions, week of Dec. 3, 2023
Bethel Park Madison Wurst sold property at 2624 Bethel Crest Drive to Kathryn Czekalski and Kurt Valentine for $390,500. VRE Investment LLC sold property at 5920 Library Road to Chario Holdings LLC for $284,500. Cathleen Dodson sold property at 701 Red Barn Ct to Lauren and Vincent Ziccardi for $502,500....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 2, 2023
High schools Basketball Saturday’s results Boys AHN/Highmark Tip-Off Tournament Peters Township 69, Altoona 35 Baldwin 74, Chartiers Valley 59 Aquinas Academy Tournament Consolation Cheswick Christian 60, Portersville Christian 42 Championship Aquinas Academy 65, Pittsburgh Christian Academy 34 Armstrong Tournament Consolation Armstrong 57, Westmont Hilltop 56 Championship Kiski Area 69, Deer...
High school girls basketball roundup for Dec. 2, 2023: Payton Collins powers Mt. Lebanon past North Catholic
Payton Collins scored 19 points to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 53-24 girls basketball victory over North Catholic at the North Allegheny tip-off tournament Saturday. The Blue Devils (2-0) took control with a 12-4 run in the second quarter. Alayna Rocco scored 16 for North Catholic (1-1). Apollo-Ridge 40, Leechburg...
High school boys basketball and wrestling roundup for Dec. 2, 2023: Peter Kramer lifts Hampton to North Hills tournament title
Peter Kramer scored 31 points to lead Hampton to a 75-63 boys basketball victory over the host team at the North Hills tip-off tournament Saturday night. Alex Nyilas added 21 points for the Talbots (2-0). Zach Pollaro paced North Hills (1-1) with 25 points. Aquinas Academy 65, Pittsburgh Christian Academy...
Nazareth Prep runs past Leechburg to win tournament title
Led by a first-year coach and an entirely new starting lineup, the Leechburg boys basketball team looks a lot different this year. On Saturday afternoon, however, the Blue Devils found some unfortunate familiarity: Nazareth Prep raising a trophy at their expense. Powered by junior Will Evans and his 14 points,...
Taylor Swift to rake in $100M as Spotify’s top artist of 2023
Taylor Swift didn’t just enchant Spotify as its top artist of 2023, but she’s also to track to earn more than $100 million in royalties from the streaming service this year. The “Enchanted” singer, 33, will take home that gorgeous figure after hitting 26.1 billion streams around the world since...
Rosalie Metro: Palestinian and Israeli children are endangered by ‘us vs. them’ narratives
“What do you want to do when you grow up?” I asked Muhammad, an 8-year-old boy. “I want to kill Israeli soldiers!” he replied proudly. This was in 1998, when I was teaching English in Shatila, a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut. I’d come to Beirut to study abroad and...
Bruce Ledewitz: Is Christianity making a comeback?
We read stories all the time about the decline of organized religion in America. Around one-third of Americans answer “none” when asked on surveys about their religious affiliation. Self-identified Christians still make up a majority of the population — 63% — but that is down from 90% in the 1990s....
Downtown Greensburg gallery hosts artist reception
An opening reception for a new exhibition from a Pittsburgh-based artist is set for Saturday evening at a Greensburg art gallery. Attendees at StopWatch Gallery & Studio will get to meet the artist behind “Rell Rushin: Reflections” from 6-8 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the...
With Royce Parham gone, North Hills boys turn to up-tempo approach
When a team loses a generational talent, and loses him earlier than expected, a reinvention of sorts may have to take place. And that will be the case with the North Hills boys basketball team this season. Following the summer departure of rising senior Royce Parham, a 6-foot-8, four-star Marquette...
North Hills girls look to keep rebuilding process rolling
A year ago, newly hired Tony Grenek looked at his North Hills girls basketball team and knew that a significant step needed to be taken. While the end result was another postseason miss for the Indians, the team undeniably showed signs of progress, improving from a 1-21 record the year...
T.J. Rooney: White House, EPA must get on same page for U.S. economy
On the campaign trail in 2020, Joe Biden promised to be the most pro-union president in American history, and since taking office, he has championed the mantra “Invent it Here, Make it Here.” Both are lofty goals that should be welcomed by the American public, but have the promise of...
