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Editorial: 5 former Pa. governors agree on open primaries
On Monday, five former governors came together to espouse a common cause. Tom Ridge, Mark Schweiker, Ed Rendell, Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf represent an unbroken chain of the Keystone State’s top executives that extends back to 1995. Three are Republicans. Two are Democrats. Wolf and Corbett were even adversaries...
The Stroller, Sept. 21, 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. Free smoke alarms available to qualified Arnold homes Arnold Fire Engine...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro taking action for women’s health
In response to the letter “Defund Planned Parenthood” (Sept. 14, TribLIVE), we have several corrections. 1. Half of Pennsylvania is not anti-abortion. The latest polling shows that as much as 89% of Pennsylvanians support access to abortion. 2. The governor did not veto funding for Real Alternatives. His administration terminated...
Hampton point guard Meghan Murray commits to Kent State
Hampton senior Meghan Murray, one of the WPIAL’s top point guards, makes fast decisions on the basketball court. She also wasted no time during an official visit to Kent State last weekend. The 5-foot-5 Murray, on her first trip to the school, committed to the Division I Mid-American Conference program...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 20, 2023
High schools Field hockey Wednesday’s results Section 3A Pine-Richland 3, Peters Township 0 Allderdice at Hempfield, (n) Thursday’s schedule Section 3A Norwin at North Allegheny, 5 p.m. Section 2A Latrobe at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Penn-Trafford at Upper St. Clair, 7 p.m. Section 1A Ellis School at Aquinas Academy, 3:45...
High school roundup for Sept. 20, 2023: North Allegheny tops Seneca Valley in battle of unbeatens
Kieran Shannon and Abigail Stager found the net to lead North Allegheny to a 2-0 victory over Seneca Valley (8-1, 6-1) in a battle of undefeated teams in Section 1-4A girls soccer Wednesday night. Natalie Rak recorded the shutout for the Tigers (10-0, 7-0). Avonworth 3, Quaker Valley 0 –...
Defending 3A champ, 5th seed in 2A reach WPIAL tennis finals
Penn-Trafford sophomore Mia Williams is in position to claim her second WPIAL girls tennis championship after winning three matches in the Class 3A tournament Wednesday at Bethel Park. Williams, the top seed, defeated Seneca Valley’s Kylie Staudt, 10-0, Bethel Park’s Lily Sierka, 10-3, and North Allegheny’s Laeticia Tici-Wessel, North Allegheny,...
Next on the Tee: Chip Beck recalls Ryder Cup memories
Top golf instructors Tom Patri and Tim Cusick, plus four-time PGA Tour winner Chip Beck and Uneekor’s VP of Marketing, Greg Sabella, are this week’s guests on the Next on the Tee podcast with Chris Mascaro. Patri, from Naples (Fla.) Golf Schools, discusses the Ryder Cup and if Justin Thomas...
Power station implosion in Springdale on hold as judge weighs injunction
The scheduled implosion of the boiler house at the Cheswick Generating Station in Springdale has been delayed as a judge continues to take testimony over a requested injunction to stop the demolition. The implosion of the building was scheduled for 8 a.m. Friday. However, 16 community residents filed a lawsuit...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 20, 2023: Canaan Smith-Njigba homers in Indy slugfest
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 68-76) survived a late rally to beat Rochester (Nationals), 14-11. RHP Aaron Shortridge (1-0, 1.80) went five strong innings, allowing one run on five hits, walked four and struck out three. RHP Thomas Hatch (4.63) gave up two runs on four hits and struck out two in 1.2...
Pa. Senate passes bill allowing more medical marijuana growers to sell directly to patients
The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would allow all of the state’s medical marijuana growers and processors to sell their products directly to patients, with several senators speculating that the bill could — and should — become a vehicle for further opening up the commonwealth’s marijuana laws....
The Birdie stays on brand with his A-K Valley Week 4 picks
Last week: 7-5 (58.3%) Overall: 30-14 (68.2%) The Birdie walked into the office Monday morning and plopped two big blue Giant Eagle bags down on the sports desk. This wasn’t unusual. He usually calls an order of that size “lunch.” But this time, he had a point to make, which...
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 4
Thursday City League Allderdice at Westinghouse, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A Central Catholic at North Allegheny, 7:30 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Seneca Valley, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Baldwin at Bethel Park, 7 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Peters Township, 7 p.m. Big East Gateway at Plum, 7...
Bumper-to-bumper Westmoreland County traffic can’t slow down The Birdie
Last week: 9-4 (69.2%) Season: 32-15 (68.1 %) The Birdie was almost late for a game last week because he had to wait in traffic on Route 30. “Bumper-to-bumper from the 119 exit to Westmoreland Mall,” he said. “Never saw it like that. It tested my patience. “I asked a...
Bill Plaschke: Shame on USC for banning a reporter in a futile attempt to control media
LOS ANGELES — There is apparently a new class being offered at USC’s esteemed Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. It is being taught by football coach Lincoln Riley and new athletic director Jennifer Cohen. It is a case study of how to stifle free speech by controlling the media...
Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson says Rudy Giuliani groped her on Jan. 6, 2021
Rudy Giuliani allegedly molested White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson shortly before the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol, Hutchinson writes in a new book. The book, titled “Enough,” describes Giuliani as acting “like a wolf closing in on its prey,” according to the Guardian, which obtained an advance copy....
John Fetterman offers to wear suit in Senate if House ‘jagoffs’ avoid government shutdown
As chaos within the Republican ranks of the GOP-controlled U.S. House pushes the federal government closer to a shutdown, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has offered the opposition a sartorial olive branch. On Wednesday, Fetterman, who has been the target of Republican attacks over his insistence on wearing shorts and hoodies...
Oakmont woman gets life in prison for starvation, torture death of 3-year-old girl
No one was there. No one sat in the courtroom gallery wearing shirts that read “Justice for Bella.” No one told the judge what a great 3-year-old that Bella Seachrist was. How she loved to dance and would eat anything. How she was a giggly, bubbly, playful and loving child....
Jeannette art exhibition investigates realms beyond perception
Twenty artists participating in a new exhibition at a Jeannette art gallery seek to bend the lines of reality. A free opening reception for “And Beyond” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at You Are Here. The exhibition will remain on display until Oct. 28. The pieces...
Oakmont woman gets life in prison for starvation, torture death of 3-year-old girl
No one was there. No one sat in the courtroom gallery wearing shirts that read “Justice for Bella.” No one told the judge what a great 3-year-old that Bella Seachrist was. How she loved to dance and would eat anything. How she was a giggly, bubbly, playful and loving child....
Release of suspect in $1.6M drug case ignites political firestorm in Allegheny County
Allegheny County court officials are still trying to figure out how a man accused of carrying $1.6 million in fentanyl in Pittsburgh was released from custody this month, and now another judge is reportedly involved in the snafu. A nationwide arrest warrant was issued for Yan Carlos Pichardo Cepeda, 27,...
Bethel Park garage sale featured 40 vendors
The second annual Bethel Park Industrial Park Garage Sale was held Sept. 16 in the Industrial Park on Industrial Blvd. between Progressive Blvd. and Enterprise Blvd. More than 500 people and 40 vendors attended. Items for sale included everything from clothing and shoes to home items to toys and books....
Nathan Benefield: Pennsylvanians deserve truth on education spending
Pennsylvania’s Basic Education Funding Commission has begun holding hearings on how to remake the state’s public schools funding formula after a state court determined that the existing formula violates the state constitution. To make informed decisions, the commission, lawmakers, parents and voters need accurate information. Unfortunately, misinformation about public education...
What to watch for in Penguins training camp
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to report to training camp Wednesday with the first day of on-ice activities coming Thursday. Here are some storylines to watch: Who goes where on the power play? The Penguins’ power play was middle of the road last season, finishing with a conversion rate of...
Penn State’s James Franklin pleased with play of his edge rushers, cornerbacks
STATE COLLEGE — White Out week is here, and No. 7 Penn State must deal with Iowa’s stingy defense and its terrific special teams Saturday night at Beaver Stadium. Both teams are 3-0, and Nittany Lions coach James Franklin was in an expansive mood during his Tuesday news conference, commenting...
