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Letter to the editor: Why not solar panels at high school?
I’ve been following various articles concerning the renovations at Hempfield Area High School. What I have not seen are any references to installing solar collectors on the roof of the renovated building. These could reduce electricity usage and perhaps be a potential source of income by selling excess power to...
2 men arrested in shooting deaths of 4-year-old, her mother
Pittsburgh police on Friday arrested two men in connection with the 2022 killings of a 4-year-old girl and her mother. The 4-year-old girl, Kaari Thompson, and her mom, Temani Lewis, 21, were shot Dec. 1 outside a Pittsburgh grocery store in the 1500 block of Lincoln Avenue. Thompson, a Pittsburgh...
Peter Morici: Biden, Trump pushing dangerous trade tariffs that will hurt American jobs
International trade will be a key issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. Sadly, both the Republican and Democratic parties are taking positions on trade that will leave Americans in a perilous situation. I doubt anyone would view GOP promises to cut or reform taxes as credible avenues to lowering...
Bruce Springsteen announces new Pittsburgh concert dates
The Boss is still coming to the ‘Burgh. We’re just going to have to wait about a year. On Friday, Springsteen announced he’ll perform at PPG Paints Arena with the E Street Band on Aug. 15, 2024, and Aug. 18, 2024. He had to postpone his scheduled appearance last month...
After apparent shark attack, stunned friends mourn ‘full of life’ kiteboarder
Friends and family identified the man missing in a possible shark attack off Point Reyes National Seashore as Felix Louis Syl N’jai, a native of Gambia who grew to call California home and became an avid kiteboarder. N’jai, 52, hasn’t been seen since friends saw him pulled underwater at Wildcat...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman is an embarrassment
Sadly, the letter “Fetterman making PA laughingstock of country” (Sept. 27, TribLIVE) is true. There has been so much coverage of him that everyone knows who he is, and he’s an embarrassment. Whenever I am out of state and people ask where I’m from, I reply, “Pennsylvania, but I didn’t...
Letter to the editor: Flag flies for U.S. and defenders of freedom
We fly the American flag all year long, not to show support for President Biden as the writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) alleges, but for the United States of America and to show our respect for those who defend our freedom, past,...
Support groups, Sunday services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 322 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First Friday Family Services take place...
Letter to the editor: Karaica for district judge
When reviewing the candidates for magisterial district judge this November, I will be looking beyond the show that is an election year. I’ll be voting for the candidate who is a familiar face in our community because he shows up all of the time, not just when the timing would...
2023 Halloween events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
To have your fall or Halloween event listed, send information to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Residents participating in trick-or-treat should turn on their porch lights. Community events Allegheny Township: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Apollo: trick-or-treat, 6 to...
The Stroller, Oct. 6, 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. Fall festival to celebrate autumn in Cheswick The Cheswick Fall Festival...
Laurels & lances: Art, money and good deeds
Laurel: To doing the right thing. On Wednesday, the Carnegie Museum of Art renounced its claim to a million-dollar masterpiece, Egon Schiele’s 1917 pencil drawing titled “Portrait of a Man.” The move came after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg obtained search warrants reclaiming the work as well as other Schiele...
Letter to the editor: Wage disparity puts Westmoreland seniors in jeopardy
This year, the Tribune-Review has published several stories regarding the hundreds of open job positions within Westmoreland County public services. I have worked for the county’s most vulnerable citizens since 2010. I am an aging-care manager at the Area Agency on Aging and a member of our SEIU bargaining committee....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 5, 2023
High schools Cross country Thursday’s results Division II Section 5 Boys Belle Vernon 27, Greensburg Central Catholic 28 Belle Vernon 15, California 50 Girls Belle Vernon 15, Greensburg Central Catholic 50 Belle Vernon 15, California 50 Field hockey Thursday’s results Section 3A Allderdice at Mt. Lebanon, (n) Section 2A Latrobe...
High school roundup for Oct. 5, 2023: Chartiers Valley tops Central Valley for key section win
John Krug scored twice to lead Chartiers Valley to a 4-2 victory over Central Valley in a key matchup for playoff positioning in Section 2-3A boys soccer Thursday night. Landon DeOrio and Xavier Mwaura also scored for the Colts (5-6, 5-4). Will Manning and Sean Kennelly scored for Central Valley...
Not having a House speaker is threatening these key areas
WASHINGTON — Work in Congress has ground to a halt as Republicans search for a new speaker, threatening Ukraine aid and delaying consequential business legislation. Among the items now stalled are a measure to extend federal banking protections to marijuana companies operating in states where the drug is legal and...
Gov. Shapiro offers first public remarks about the sexual harassment claims involving a former top aide
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday voiced his commitment to a “healthy, safe, professional work environment” for employees who work for his administration as he struggles to address a sexual harassment complaint involving a former top aide. Shapiro, in his first public remarks about the matter, declined to comment directly about...
Federal judge won’t stop Comprehensive Healthcare’s $56 million sale of seven nursing homes
A federal judge on Thursday denied the request of the U.S. Department of Labor to halt the potential $56 million sale of seven nursing homes belonging to an embattled company about to go on trial for violating wage and hour laws. U.S. District Judge William V. Stickman IV said in...
Defense attorneys: Washington County DA seeking death penalty for political reasons
Defense attorneys in a Washington County homicide case are moving to disqualify the appointed district attorney amid allegations that he is misusing the death penalty for political gain as he faces a heated election in November. Jason Walsh, who was appointed to fill the position when District Attorney Gene Vittone...
Sen. Bob Casey’s campaign touts strong start to 2024 fundraising
U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. is staring down the barrel of the toughest re-election he’s ever faced, and he’s trying to raise funds like he knows it. The Casey campaign on Thursday announced a top-line number of $3.2 million in contributions through the just-completed third quarter reporting period, which...
North Allegheny homecoming travels ‘Through the Decades’
North Allegheny High School’s Sept. 29 homecoming parade had a theme of “Through the Decades” in honor of the school district’s 75th anniversary this year. Homecoming festivities began with a carnival and food trucks. The NA Tiger Marching Band led a parade around the school and Homecoming Queen and King,...
Programs scheduled at Hampton Community Library
Hampton Community Library has plenty of programming to welcome fall, including: • “What a Wonder-Fall World!” drop-in story time, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 30. Stories, songs and crafts designed to celebrate discovery as children interact with their environment. All ages and abilities welcome....
Short-term lane restrictions expected on the Sewickley Bridge
PennDOT officials announced a short-term lane restriction on the Sewickley Bridge in Moon Township and Sewickley Borough will occur tonight, weather permitting. Motorists should expect to encounter single-lane alternating traffic on the bridge from 7 p.m. Thursday to about 5 a.m. Friday. Officials said crews from JET Excavating Co. will...
Penn Hills funeral home earns Pursuit of Excellence Award
Soxman Funeral Homes Ltd. is one of only 104 funeral homes from around the world honored with the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award, placing it among an elite group of funeral service professionals. Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients are recognized for adhering to the highest ethical...
Neeli Bendapudi: Accountability from Penn State
In early July, a vote to fund the public missions of Penn State and our fellow state-related universities ended in a stalemate, falling six votes shy of the two-thirds majority needed to pass the Pennsylvania House. Nearly three months later, this funding for our Pennsylvania students remains unresolved, despite the...
