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Editorial: Mail-in ballot dating issue rises from the dead

Here we go again. In 2020, the question of dates became a major part of the ballot counting process. When mail-in ballots were sent in by Pennsylvania voters, they had to be placed in a security envelope. That envelope was then put inside another envelope for mailing. It was part...
Daniel Pimentel: Sustainable fashion is a farce without virtual try-ons

Fashion brands entered this Black Friday seeing green not just because of sales but because they’re offering more sustainable products than ever before. From carbon-neutral T-shirts to sustainable shoes and eco-friendly hats, Santa will have his hands full keeping up with the more than $41 billion in projected online apparel...
Roger McNamee: Kids have been used like guinea pigs on Big Tech’s platforms. How much harm will we tolerate?

After more than a decade of uncontrolled experiments by internet platforms on millions of users, there is an emerging possibility that one group of users — kids — may finally gain some protection. A wave of court cases has an opportunity to fill a void left by the inaction of...
Young Pitt-Greensburg women’s basketball team hopes to grow as season progressesVideo

At 22 years old, Melina Maietta is hardly a candidate for an AARP membership. But on a youthful Pitt-Greensburg women’s basketball roster, the Greensburg Central Catholic grad has become the de facto team mom. Aside from her “advanced” age, Maietta, a junior guard, has a wealth of experience. Of a...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Belle Blossey

As the fall season wound down, many athletes were preparing to play their final games representing their high school in their respective sports. That’s not the case for Latrobe’s Belle Blossey, who wrapped up her field hockey season just in time to start preparing for basketball. On the field, the...
Knoch grad Nina Shaw assumes starting role at point guard for Cal (Pa.) women as freshman

Even before she enrolled at Cal (Pa.), Knoch alumnae Nina Shaw had plenty of familiarity with the school. She often played in a summer league there, even staying in the dorms. And Vulcans women’s basketball coach Jess Strom started recruiting Shaw when the point guard was a freshman in high...
15 interesting and underrated European museums

For every world-famous European museum like the Louvre or Prado, there’s one that flies under the radar. The following collection is made up of both quirky and unusual museums and those that are home to world-class collections but just aren’t as well known as they should be. Bottle Peter’s Museum,...
Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money — here’s how to fight back

See if any of this sounds familiar: ● You can’t find an easy way to cancel an unwanted subscription, so you let it continue for another month — telling yourself you’ll try again later. ● You feel rushed into an online purchase you regret, but there’s no option to undo...
Letter to the editor: Students don’t need castles to succeed

After reading several letters to the editor about the extravagance of our Greater Latrobe school directors, I had to add mine. These directors don’t seem to care about schools and raising taxes. High-priced castles do not make our children any smarter. We the people should be getting smarter and watching...
In brief: Rotary scholarship, holiday lights and more in Penn Hills

Rotary scholarship The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program announces the availability of scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. In recent years, at least eight scholarships of $5,000 each have been awarded. High school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver counties are eligible to apply. Vocational students, GED students and those...
In brief: Richland History Group presentation, holiday events and more

Richland History Group The Northern Tier Regional Library, in conjunction with the Richland History Group, is holding a free program “The Underground Railroad in Northern Allegheny County,” Dec. 9 at the library on Dickey Road in Richland from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Acting Richland History Group president Paul R. White...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Nov. 27, 2023

Basketball boosters host Wizards The Hampton Boys Basketball Boosters Club will host the Harlem Wizards for a fun-filled fundraising event. The appearance is scheduled for Dec. 4 at Hampton High School. Doors open at 6 p.m., and festivities begin at 7. Formed in 1962, the Wizards have played more than...
In brief: Holiday light contest, other Monroeville happenings, week of Nov. 27, 2023

Register for holiday light contest Judging for Monroeville’s 36th annual holiday light contest will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 11. All Monroeville properties must be registered by Dec. 8 and must have their lights turned on during the time of the judging to participate. Register your own...
In brief: Free toy store, holiday events and more in the Quaker Valley area

Free Toy Store The Christmas Toy Store offered by Walking the Talk is being held at the Sewickley United Methodist church this year, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walking the Talk is a local grassroots organization that strives to put those in need together with the resources capable of...
Letter to the editor: Explaining hatred toward Israel

People wonder why there is so much hatred toward Israel. I have an explanation. I saw an interview on TV several years ago with a Muslim man who had converted to Christianity. His name is Kamal Saleem. He grew up in Lebanon. He belonged to the Muslim Brotherhood and the...
The Stroller, Nov. 27, 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. Antique train and Christmas tree display planned Saturday The Apollo Area...

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