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Pitt wrestler runs MMA record to 3-0 with submission win at Brawl in the Burgh 17
Nine of the 12 fights ended by knockout or submission at the 247 Fighting Championships’ Brawl in The Burgh 17 on Saturday night at the Monroeville Convention Center. The submission of the night was a highly contested honor, but the nod went to Pitt wrestler James “Las Vegas” Lledo (3-0),...
Zach Kennedy: In Allegheny County, progressives are now the establishment
A political powerhouse now rivaling Philadelphia as the bedrock of Democratic electoral strength in Pennsylvania, Allegheny County has been consistently trending more progressive. This past May’s primaries in Pennsylvania’s second-largest county added another layer of icing on a cake that’s been baking for nearly a decade: In Allegheny County, progressives...
New Kensington-Arnold plans outdoor lounge, ‘Think Tank/Brain Space’ room at high school
New Kensington-Arnold School District is preparing an outdoor lounge area and an interactive classroom space in the high school’s planetarium for the upcoming school year. Valley Junior-Senior High School is transforming its planetarium into a “Think Tank/Brain Space” room. Funding for the new room, amounting to $30,000, was granted to...
Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain in a blow to global food security
LONDON — Russia halted a breakthrough wartime deal on Monday that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would suspend...
Man shot multiple times in Wilmerding
A man was shot several times early Monday morning in Wilmerding, according to Allegheny County Police. At about 5:16 a.m., Allegheny County 911 was notified of a shooting in the 600 block of Airbrake Avenue. At the scene, first responders found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported...
In brief: musical comedy, concert, other Monroeville happenings, week of July 17, 2023
Musical comedy performance Alabaster Performing Arts will perform “Family Reunion,” a musical comedy, at 7 p.m. July 26 at New Covenant Church, 2225 Grandview Ave., Monroeville. The show tells the tale of love, laughter and coming home for a colorful family of feuding cousins, picnic baskets, relay races and returning...
In brief: Three Rivers Knitting Guild, night marts and more in the Sewickley area
Knitting Guild Three Rivers Knitting Guild meets on the second Monday of every month at the Leetsdale Community Room in the Borough Building, 139 Broad Street. The meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. Attendees enjoy workshops, classes, show and tell, and just getting together with other knitters. The Guild dues are...
In brief: Band booster Kennywood tickets, 5K and more in Pine, Richland
Kennywood tickets Pine-Richland Band Boosters organization is selling Kennywood tickets as a fundraiser to support the Pine-Richland Marching Band. Is one of the largest fundraisers annually. The cost for a ticket to the P-R Kennywood day on Aug. 18 is $39. Tickets for any other date are $44. Tickets purchased...
In brief: Free Dentistry Day, class reunions, other happenings, week of July 17, 2023
Free Dentistry Day in Verona Free dental services will be available on July 28 at Verona Dental Care. Dr. Sumit Gupta, the team at Verona Dental Care and volunteer doctors are participating in Free Dentistry Day, dedicated to providing for the growing number of Americans without dental insurance. Cleanings, fillings...
In brief: Killer Bees MS fundraiser, summer story time and more in Penn Hills, Verona
MS Fundraiser The Killer Bees cycling team will hold a fundraiser for the MS Society from noon-7 p.m. July 30 at Inner Groove Brewing in Verona. The event will feature “yinzer trivia,” live music, a flash tattoo artist on site, basket raffles, cash prizes, Benvenuti’s Pizza truck and more. For...
Letter to the editor: Faith can change lives
I loved the letter “Using God’s word correctly” (June 30, TribLIVE). Studying God’s word, learning the Bible and putting the word into action can change a person’s life. It will cost you time and it takes years to develop a strong personal relationship with the Lord, but the reward is...
Letter to the editor: School retirees need more money? Boo hoo.
Regarding the letter “School retirees deserve COLA increase” (July 3, TribLIVE): Boo hoo. Most people don’t have a pension. Those who do don’t get COLA increases either. Tim Scheeren Hempfield...
Editorial: Lawmakers: Carpe diem; end per diems
Taxpayers, who employ Pennsylvania legislators, should reimburse those employees for the expenses they incur while conducting the public business, just as a private employer should cover its employees’ work-related expenses. But they should do so under a comparable system. Private employers don’t simply provide employees with a flat-rate expense payment....
Letter to the editor: Facts on student loan ‘forgiveness’
The article “Borrowers disappointed with Supreme Court ruling striking down student loan relief” (June 30, TribLIVE) is full of left-wing emotionalism that omits many obvious and important facts. Despite what President Biden says , there is no such thing as loan “forgiveness.” Others will pay the debt for people who...
The Stroller, July 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. HOPE Center shares summer wish list The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center,...
Letter to the editor: Freedom of speech; religion and morality
I think the writer of the letter “Our rights are being eroded” (July 9, TribLIVE) needs to reread the First Amendment. It states Congress shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speech. Nowhere does it say there will not be consequences for speech in the private sector. So people...
Editorial cartoons for the week of July 17
Editorial cartoons for the week of July 17....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of July 17
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Bushy Run stays unbeaten in American Legion baseball regional tournament
District 31 champion Bushy Run stayed unbeaten in the Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball Region 7 tournament Sunday, while Latrobe and Murrysville suffered their first losses. Pool play continues Monday with four games. Bushy Run (2-0) faces St. Michael (0-2) at 12:30 p.m. at Governor’s Park in Bellefonte. The other games...
Pirates farm report for July 16, 2023: Termarr Johnson homers, leaves with leg cramp
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 42-47) clobbered Omaha (Royals), 11-4. 3B Vinny Capra (.271) went 4 for 4 with two doubles, two runs scored and three RBIs. CF Chris Owings (.241) went 1 for 3 with his seventh home run. 2B Josh Bissonette (.228) went 1 for 5 with a three-run homer, his...
‘The Day the Klan Came to Town’: Carnegie Carnegie marks a somber centennial
At the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, there’s one word that best summarizes our values, our goals, and the purpose of our work. If you’ve read my Signal-Item columns in the past, you’ll have seen me use it countless times. In fact, it appears in our mission statement...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from July 6-12, 2023
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Letter to the editor: We need pride celebrations because of our bigotry
Bigotry toward the LGBTQ community shows exactly why pride celebrations are so very necessary. The increased visibility and mainstream inclusion of this part of our population have caused great discomfort among those who spew hate-filled rhetoric toward those whom they don’t understand. This rhetoric has often led to violence against...
Sewickley real estate transactions, week of July 16, 2023
Aleppo Estate of Eugenia Greco sold property at 441 Redgate Road to Brian and Amber Searight for $260,000. Daniel Haines sold property at 204 Timber Ln to Jake Muzik for $220,000. Bell Acres Anne Mulgrave sold property at 889 Campmeeting Road to Timothy and Tabitha Schoegen for $355,000. Franklin Park...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of July 20, 2023
Aspinwall David Vanebery sold property at 21 Third St. to Craig Bender and Jessica Brodman for $450,000. Lockwood Management LLC sold property at 219 Fifth St. to Deana Miller for $252,750. Etna Daniel Lisjack sold property at 316 Butler St. to Richard and Timothy Miller for $80,250. Allegheny County Redevelopment...
