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South Hills has 2 uncontested races
Editor’s note: South Hills Record is featuring candidate interviews in contested municipal and school board races only. Only candidates on the ballot will be interviewed (no write-ins). In the South Hills, the Baldwin school board race is uncontested. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, there...
Traffic slowdowns expected after Oakmont water main break
Oakmont Borough officials notified residents about 4 p.m. Thursday of a water main break at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Allegheny avenues. Traffic backups are expected while the break is being repaired. The Oakmont Water Authority and Oakmont police were not immediately available to provide an update....
Greater Harmony Chorus presents concerts in McCandless
The Greater Harmony Chorus, a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is presenting two concerts on Oct. 21 at Ingomar Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road in McCandless. Show times are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The chorus is the regional first place champion and will be competing at the...
Redistricting case has historic connection to South Carolina campaign
In the 19th Century, Black Civil War hero Robert Smalls of South Carolina lost reelection to the House after the state legislature redrew his district to dilute the voting power of Black citizens. Now, nearly 150 years later, his great-great-grandson, Michael B. Moore, is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge...
Colin Kohlhaas: Today’s white working-class young men who turn to racist violence are part of a long, sad American history
In recent years, the United States has seen a surge of white supremacist mass shootings against racial minorities. While not always the case, mass shooters tend to be young white men. Some journalists and researchers have argued that class and ideals of white masculinity are partly to blame. This argument...
The Fox Chapel area Halloween roundup: Halloween events throughout the area
Tis the season for ghosts and goblins. Here is a round-up of Halloween events in the Fox Chapel area. Aspinwall • Trick or Treating in Aspinwall will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31 and end at 7:30 p.m. • The Aspinwall Police Department and Mayor Joe Noro will host...
Through the years: Freeport revved up ground game to beat Burrell in 2018
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history. Freeport rushed for 350 yards and held Burrell to less than 100 total yards as the Yellowjackets knocked off the Bucs,...
Peter Morici: Biden gets no credit for the improved U.S. economy — but that won’t cost him votes
The U.S. economy and voter polls have been delivering both good and bad news to Joe Biden, but Republicans have more to worry about than what voters think of the U.S. president. U.S. inflation has moderated and jobs growth is generally robust. Voters feel better about the economy, but don’t...
Penn State takes pride in using ‘tush push’ QB sneak
One of the stories of the NFL season so far has been the QB sneak employed by Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Call it the “tush push.” Call it the “brotherly shove.” Whatever you want to call it, it’s been unstoppable, and its success has caused a stir across...
Letter to the editor: Happy with Biden?
For those of you who voted for Joe Biden, ask yourself the following questions: Has Bidenomics affected your standard of living? If you are an investor, have you been happy with the way your investments are performing? Are you happy with his border policy? Are you thrilled with a “woke”...
Letter to the editor: Yakopec devoted to job, community
I highly recommend District Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec for reelection Nov. 7. She has shown that she is dedicated to her only job as a judge to make fair and just decisions, especially in these times of uncertainty. She also goes the extra step to help people who cannot vote...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1928
In the news this week 95 years ago: • The Herald celebrated the life and mourned the death of Captain John Clark Anderson at age 100. Born in Leetsdale in 1828, he started out farming his parents’ land before going west at age 21 to seek gold in California for...
Editorial: DA Zappala needs to build bridges instead of playing politics
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. should not be surprised at remarks from Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. In August, the DA released what he called a “briefing” but what felt more like an odd campaign video. Rather than providing an update on cases on the horizon, Zappala used...
The Stroller, Oct. 12, 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. 1940s USO dance planned Saturday in Tarentum The Tarentum Elks and...
Letter to the editor: Greed the motive for automaker CEOs
Recent Trib articles on the workers strike at GM and Stellantis were eye-opening. The CEOs’ compensation of $21 million to $29 million yearly is indeed staggering. Using an average of $25 million, the CEOs earn $12,000 per hour, or $96,000 a day, which is more than the yearly median household...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 11, 2023
High schools Cross county Wednesday’s results Westmoreland County Coaches Association Championship Boys Individual results: 1. Samuel Plazio, Kiski Area, 16:20.5; 2. Nathan Kociela, Franklin Regional, 16:32.2; 3. Nick Szekely, Greensburg Central Catholic, 16:39.5; 4. Luke Simpson, Norwin, 16:42.5; 5. Enzo Jiancristoforo, Norwin, 16:45.8; 6. Ryan Ewing, Hempfield, 16:54.9; 7. Thomas...
High school roundup for Oct. 11, 2023: Upper St. Clair tops Peters Township in battle for 1st place
Sierra Dupre had a goal and an assist to lead Upper St. Clair to a 2-0 victory over Peters Township (13-1-2, 11-1-1) in a matchup of the top two teams in Section 2-4A girls soccer Wednesday. Maeryn Mannix also scored and Cam Friday recorded the shutout for the Panthers. The...
Moon’s Bill Pfeifer becomes 1st WPIAL girls soccer coach to 500 wins
Moon’s Bill Pfeifer became the first girls soccer coach in WPIAL history to record 500 career wins when his Tigers defeated Blackhawk, 3-0, on Wednesday night. Elizabeth Gallup scored two goals and Lilly Snyder added one to lead the Tigers (11-1-2, 8-1-2) past the Cougars (6-9, 4-7) in a Section...
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 7
Thursday City League Westinghouse at Brashear, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny Six Baldwin at South Fayette, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Moon, 7 p.m. Big East Franklin Regional at Hempfield, 7 p.m. Penn-Trafford at Plum, 7 p.m. Northeast Fox Chapel at Woodland Hills, 7 p.m. Shaler at Pine-Richland,...
Don’t be alarmed when the Birdie makes his Westmoreland County Week 7 picks
Last week: 10-3 (76.9%) Season: 63-23 (73.3%) It was around 2:20 in the afternoon last Wednesday when the Birdie almost made an eagle. He was playing in a rare, midweek golf scramble. “An elite corporate thing with some other influencers,” he said, feathering his hair back with his fingers. He...
Disney World raises prices for annual passes, parking
Walt Disney World has increased prices on its theme park annual passes between $30 and $50, depending on the level. Disney also raised the parking fee at the parks from $25 to $30, matching the charge at Universal Orlando ‘s parking garage and at SeaWorld Orlando theme park. The top-line...
Birdie paints playoff picture, makes Week 7 A-K Valley picks
Last week: 9-2 (81.8%) Overall: 61-19 (76.3%) When The Birdie strolled into the office Monday morning, he was whining up a storm. He was mad that the temperature had dipped below 50 degrees. “Once you put your Bermuda shorts in the back of the closet, they’re not coming back out...
Court must decide if Schenley Park Columbus statue stays or goes
For the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, their fight over the removal of the Columbus statue from Schenley Park is about process as much as it is about preserving heritage. “The mayor can’t wake up one morning and decide he’s king, he’s a tyrant and he can do whatever...
Pa. court weighs constitutionality of Pittsburgh tax on pro athletes, entertainers
An appellate court sitting in Pittsburgh heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case over a 3% city tax imposed on professional athletes and entertainers performing at publicly funded facilities. The seven-judge panel of Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court must decide whether the city’s Sports Facility Usage Fee is constitutional. A decision is...
David J. Marmins: Kiski School deserves support
I graduated from the Kiski School in 1987, so I am a contemporary of David Conrad, who wrote an eloquent op-ed lamenting the decision of our alma mater to begin accepting girls next year (“What The Kiski School has lost,” Oct. 9, TribLIVE). David went so far as to speak...
