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Letter to the editor: Knowing God
I have the impression the writer of the letter “God is a problem, not an answer” (July 29, TribLIVE) has some knowledge of God but does not know God. People can possess knowledge of someone but not know them. It happens every day. It’s through relationships that we can get...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 17, 2023: Andres Alvarez homers in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-61) managed five hits in a 4-1 loss to St. Paul (Twins). RF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.251) went 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI. C Grant Koch (.236) went 1 for 2 with a walk and a run scored. LHP Cam Allred (7-6, 5.30) started and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 17, 2023
High schools Golf Thursday’s results Boys Class 3A Section 3 Seneca Valley 184, Butler 197 Medalists: Tyler Garvin (SV) 34, Hunter Swidzinski (B) 37 Section 6 Peters Township 195, Baldwin 257 Medalists: Ben Miller (PT) 37, Mac Dempsey (B) 47 Section 7 South Fayette 203, Moon 215 Class 2A Section...
DeSantis expects ‘knives out’ in first GOP debate as supporters look for reassurance
MIAMI — When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes the stage next Wednesday at the first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee, he’ll face perhaps the biggest test yet of his campaign’s efforts to re-establish his position as the strongest alternative to former President Donald Trump. Even as the governor’s campaign has...
Fulton County sheriff investigating online threats to grand jurors after Trump indictment
ATLANTA — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it is investigating online threats to the members of the grand jury that indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others earlier this week. “We take this matter very seriously and are coordinating with our law enforcement partners to respond quickly...
Peoples mum about possible natural gas odor in Rustic Ridge prior to house explosion
Officials at Peoples Natural Gas Co. on Thursday would not say whether they had received reports of natural gas odors in Plum’s Rustic Ridge neighborhood in the days before a fatal house explosion. “It wouldn’t be appropriate for us to share any information on that front, because this is all...
In brief: News from Fox Chapel, Indiana Township and more
Girls Volleyball Boosters car wash The Fox Chapel Girls Volleyball Boosters will host a fundraiser car wash on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jiffy Lube, 201 Freeport Road in Aspinwall. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds from the event will benefit the varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball...
DA Zappala video briefing draws criticism, raises ethical questionsVideo
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. is under fire for posting a video to YouTube that some have called “puzzling” and “irresponsible.” The 13-minute video — which Zappala refers to as a briefing — recounts the May 2022 killing of an 18-month-old boy in Downtown Pittsburgh, for which...
GOP-dominated Utah embraces mail voting despite party rhetoric
WASHINGTON — Deidre Henderson watched in surprise as her party waged one attack after another on mail voting in the aftermath of the 2020 election. For the better part of three years, Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, have repeated claims that mail voting is unsafe and ripe for...
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Personalities of Pittsburgh: Everyday people who make our region what it isVideo
Pittsburgh is a melting pot of personalities and possibilities. Politicians and professional athletes might often be front and center, but it’s the everyday citizen who makes the region what it is. From the North Shore to the South Side, from an operating room to an operating budget, myriad individuals converge...
Penn Hills grad Daequan Hardy playing key role in Penn State’s deep cornerback room
When Penn State’s defense forces opponents into long-yardage situations this season, the spotlight will fall on veteran corners Kalen King and Johnny Dixon. King is a potential first-round pick next year, and Dixon intercepted two passes and was credited with 10 pass breakups in 2022. PSU corners coach Terry Smith...
Letter to the editor: Just say no to Hempfield’s high-priced high school
I read with dismay the articles involving Hempfield Area School District’s proposed new high school (“Hempfield high school project plan is millions of dollars over budget, must be revised,” Aug. 9, TribLIVE). Why does everything need to be bigger, better and beyond affordable? Help me understand. The average cost for...
Pine-Richland School District ready to welcome back students
When students return to school in Pine-Richland on Aug. 24, they’ll notice quite a few improvements in their schools and on the grounds, including a newly resurfaced track at Pine-Richland Stadium, HVAC upgrades at Pine-Richland Middle School and lighting upgrades throughout the district. There’s a new high school gymnasium, as...
Letter to the editor: Exercising rights can have consequences
Regarding the article “Norwin board member sues superintendent, district over criticism of social media post” (Aug. 9, TribLIVE): As a communications student at Clarion University, part of my graduation requirement was a class on communications and law. Granted, this was in the earlier years of social media, but one thing...
1 dead after hit-and-run crash on Parkway West; suspect identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the Washington County man killed just before midnight Wednesday in a hit-and-run crash on the Parkway West as Husam Raji Shuibat. A vehicle hit Shuibat, 53, in the area of mile marker 67 near Green Tree and drove away, police said. The medical...
Editorial: District attorney should hold press conferences, not stage flat substitutes
There is a difference between being open to a free and transparent exchange of information and the pretense of being open. It might seem like a semantic argument — unless you have ever watched a Looney Tunes cartoon. Being open is like a train tunnel. The pretense? That is the...
The Stroller, Aug. 17, 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. Summer Celebration set Saturday in East Deer The East Deer Summer...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro anti-choice?
I thought Gov. Josh Shapiro was for women’s choice and reproductive health? His decision to end the contract with Real Alternatives will harm tens of thousands of women and children who depend on the help they receive. A new study published in the journal Cureus found that two-thirds of women...
Riverhounds suffer road loss at Orange County
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds saw a three-game winning streak come to an end on the West Coast on Wednesday night, falling 1-0 to Orange County FC. Milan Iloski scored late in the second half to send Orange County (11-9-4) to its fifth straight win. The Riverhounds (13-5-8) remain in first place...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 16, 2023: Nick Gonzales homers, collects game-winning hit for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-60) beat St. Paul (Twins), 4-3, when PH Mason Martin (.278) singled to lead off the ninth and scored when a single by 2B Nick Gonzales (.271) was misplayed by the left fielder for an error. Gonzales went 4 for 5 and hit his seventh homer. CF Ji...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 16, 2023
High schools Golf Wednesday’s results Boys Class 2A Section 1 Burrell 230, Valley 261 Medalists: Chantz Watkins (B) 42, Maddox Dantonio (V) 48 Freeport 205, Leechburg forfeit Medalists: Cam Zigo (F) 37, Tyler Poff (L) 45 Section 2 Greensburg Central Catholic 203, Derry 252 Medalists: Sean Walker (GCC) 36, Hayden...
Bruce Springsteen cancels Philly shows because of illness
Just a few hours before it was supposed to begin, Bruce Springsteen canceled his Philadelphia concert scheduled for Wednesday and the one for Friday because of an undisclosed illness. The news was announced via a Twitter post on the official Springsteen account. “Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill,...
Belle Vernon well-stocked to defend WPIAL, PIAA Class 3A titles
After capturing long-awaited WPIAL and PIAA championships last season, Belle Vernon gets to test the old adage that defending a title is more difficult than winning one in the first place. Coach Matt Humbert said he has been trying to push his players a little bit harder in the offseason,...
Aspinwall’s ‘Big Night Out’ a foamy success
Foam, family and fun were all part of Aspinwall’s “Big Night Out” on Aug. 10 at the borough’s recreational fields along Field Avenue. The free event, presented by Aspinwall Neighbors, a community organization dedicated to promoting the borough, featured a bounce house, games, information booths from community groups, a foam...
