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Editorial cartoons for the week of June 19
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 19....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 19
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Pete Buttigieg vows to reopen Philadelphia I-95 bridge ‘within weeks’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reiterated the government’s determination to respond quickly to revive the collapsed Interstate 95 bridge in Philadelphia, saying it was expected to reopen “within weeks.” “Within weeks they are going to be able to get that done with novel approaches to filling that back in,” Buttigieg said...
Trump’s former attorney general says indictment is his own faultVideo
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said the U.S. has a “very strong” criminal case against Donald Trump for allegedly mishandling classified documents and said the former president has himself to blame. “He had no right to those documents,” Barr, who served as U.S. attorney general under Trump, said Sunday on...
Pirates farm report for June 18, 2023: Endy Rodriguez collects 3 hits, 4 RBIs in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 29-38) gave up a run to Iowa (Cubs) in the bottom of the ninth to lose, 11-10. C Endy Rodriguez (.245) went 3 for 4 with to doubles and four RBIs. DH Aaron Shackelford (.244) went 1 for 4 with a three-run homer, his ninth. SS Chris Owings...
Danielle M. Reiff: White women and racial (in)justice — it’s not black and white
Mayella Ewell is one of the most complex characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” She is a white woman who makes sexual advances toward her Black neighbor, Tom Robinson. When he refuses, she falsely accuses him of rape. During Tom’s trial, we learn that Mayella’s father is a drunkard who...
Jason C. Bivins: How Pat Robertson changed Christian media and made it politically influential
For Americans growing up between the 1950s and the ’80s, religion was a predictable presence on television: There were weekly Sunday morning shows and religious programming that issued end-time warnings, sought monetary contributions or staged faith healings. But none of those covered news. Pat Robertson, who died June 8, changed...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from June 7-14
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,...
Photos: Thousands of Taylor Swift fans took in the show outside Acrisure StadiumVideo
While Taylor Swift was setting an attendance record inside Acrisure Stadium Saturday night, the crowd outside the stadium was also huge. Along with the over 73,000 in the seats of the stadium, thousands of fans (there’s no official count, yet) gathered outside the venue on the grass, along the Allegheny...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of June 18, 2023
Aleppo Foxlane Homes at Glen Minogue LLC sold property at 1260 Glen Mitchell Road to Arron Samuel Burton and Alejandra Sofia Gracia Villalobos for $1,027,378. Foxlane Homes at Glen Minogue LLC sold property at 1272 Glen Mitchell Road to David and Rachael Grometer for $1,003,838. Bell Acres Estate of Charles...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of June 18, 2023
Indiana Frank Folino sold property at 4024 Park Pl to william Bartlett Gabler for $1,075,000. O’Hara Jacob Powell sold property at 682 Arbor Ct to Carolyn Yap for $550,000. Estate of Archie Wadsworth sold property at 413 Central Ave. to Frank Klemencic and Travis Wadsworth for $170,000. Estate of John...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 18, 2023
Bellevue Makaio Partn. L.P. sold property at 330 W Riverview Ave. to Dwell Living LLC for $62,000. Bradford Woods Ying Chun Long sold property at 609 Lincoln Road to Evan Paul and Meghan Robbins Sevel for $1,085,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1313 Adrian Drive...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 18, 2023
Churchill REO Trust 2021 NR1 sold property at Unknown Address to CY Top Investment LLC for $136,500. Forest Hills Kerridwen Parslow sold property at 109 Glasgow Road to Robert Hails for $225,000. Estate of Eugene Anderson sold property at 208 Washington Road to WKS Custom Home LLC for $136,000. Monroeville...
Letter to the editor: Is Trump above the law?
The responses of congressional Republicans to President Trump’s indictment, as described in the article, “Trump’s GOP defenders in Congress leap into action on charges after months of preparation” (June 10, TribLIVE) show, that these supporters are more concerned about Donald Trump than about the safety of our nation and the...
Editorial: Big events like Taylor Swift concerts mean economic boon for local economies
There was no way of missing the fact Taylor Swift came to town. Acrisure Stadium may have been built for football, but this past week, the real score was put up by a 5-foot, 10-inch blond with a sequin-spangled wardrobe and a catalog of catchy, autobiographical hits. The two Pittsburgh...
The Stroller, June 18, 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 wish list The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Tarentum,...
Letter to the editor: When will we see another victory?
Recently we paused to observe Memorial Day and recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our flag and nation. These heroes brought us our glorious back-to-back World War victories. Many others fought in wars (conflicts, conflagrations, etc.) not officially declared or fully supported by a government that put...
Riverhounds settle for scoreless draw at Oakland, run unbeaten streak to 8
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds extended their unbeaten streak to eight straight USL Championship games Saturday night. Unfortunately for the Riverhounds, their opponents extended their unbeaten streak to four games as well. The Riverhounds played to a scoreless draw with Oakland Roots SC, ending a streak of five straight league wins for...
After 3 weeks and a guilty verdict on all counts, Pittsburgh synagogue attack trial moves to penalty phase
On Friday, after hearing three weeks of testimony and deliberating for less than five hours, the jury in the federal case of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting found the defendant guilty of all 63 counts. Attorneys for Robert Bowers, 50, of Baldwin admitted that he entered the Tree of...
Letter to the editor: We should all be proud of who we are
It’s Pride Month, and LGBTQ people celebrate who they are — and rightfully so. Yet, they are shunned by many in communities all over in this country because they are “different.” We are all different, from the color of our skin to our religious beliefs. With the spewing of hatred...
In brief: news from Sharpsburg, O’Hara and more
Trash can swaps Two communities are offering their residents an opportunity to swap out their garbage cans for different sizes. Sharpsburg residents who need to swap out their garbage cans for smaller or larger sizes can do so for free through the borough’s public works department through July 1. Swaps...
In brief: news from Marshall Township, Franklin Park and more
Editor’s note: This updated version removes the Franklin Park senior program, which is no longer offered. Marshall hazardous waste collection Marshall Township will host a household hazardous waste collection for residents July 22 at 465 Knob Road. The collection will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepted chemicals include...
Pirates farm report for June 17, 2023: Kyle Nicolas, Anthony Solometo takes losses after promotions
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 29-37) lost 6-3 to Iowa (Cubs). RHP Kyle Nicolas (0-1, 11.25), making his Triple-A debut, started and allowed five runs on eight hit and two walks in four innings. He struck out six. RHP Cody Bolton (2.88) pitched two scoreless innings of relief. RF Henry Davis (.286) went...
Taylor Swift’s 2nd night in Pittsburgh sets Acrisure Stadium attendance record
Will pop superstar Taylor Swift’s attendance record at Acrisure Stadium “Stay Stay Stay” and prove to be as “Untouchable” as it seems? Swift set an attendance record for Acrisure Stadium Saturday night, according to stadium officials, with the crowd of 73,117 the largest ever for the venue. Country star Garth...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 17, 2023
High schools Baseball PIAA championships Class 6A Championship Saturday’s result Father Judge 4, Mt. Lebanon 1 Class 4A Championship Saturday’s result Bellefonte 7, Dallas 1 Class 2A Championship Saturday’s result Bald Eagle Area 11, Mount Union 0 Lacrosse PIAA championships Boys Class 3A Championship Saturday’s result Radnor 8, Springfield 1...

