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Letter to the editor: Biden is chasing votes
Regarding the article “Supreme Court rejects plan to wipe out $400B in student loans; Biden vows ‘fight is not over’ ” (June 30, TribLIVE): The Supreme Court’s decision to deny President Biden the authority to forgive $430 billion of student loans is all about Biden chasing votes. Promising to give tens...
Measure to censure Rep. George Santos introduced in House
WASHINGTON — Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., faces another attempt from Democrats to hold him accountable in the chamber, this time with a censure resolution. The censure resolution, introduced Monday by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., says Santos “repeatedly lied to voters in his district, donors, and the American public during his...
Soaring Lottery jackpots fuel big dreams, big ticket sales
Massive lottery prizes are leading local retailers to see an uptick in lottery sales. On Monday, the Powerball jackpot was $900 million — the third-largest in its history and the seventh largest U.S. lottery jackpot — and worth an estimated cash value of $465.1 million. There have been 37 consecutive...
Saquon Barkley, Giants fail to reach agreement before deadline
Saquon Barkley and the Giants didn’t reach a multi-year deal by Monday’s deadline. Now the worst-case scenarios are on the table. Barkley announced it himself on Twitter. “It is what it is,” he wrote at 3:54 p.m., six minutes prior to the deadline. Barkley’s only option as a Giant this...
Bethel Park hires municipal manager
At the July 10 Bethel Park Council meeting, Kristen Denne was approved as the new municipal manager. Her start date is Aug. 28. “Kristen is very well qualified, with substantial local government managerial experience,” Tim Moury, council president, said. “We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to...
Sofia Vergara, Mt. Lebanon native Joe Manganiello divorcing
After seven years of marriage, actors Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara are calling it quits. Manganiello, a Mt. Lebanon native, and “Modern Family” star Vergara issued a joint statement to New York Post’s Page Six that they have decided to go separate ways. “We have made the difficult decision to...
Le’Veon Bell apologizes to Steelers fans for leaving the team in 2018
Maybe someday Le’Veon Bell will come to grips with his break-up from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018. But today probably isn’t that day. Over the weekend, Bell released a video on social media apologizing for leaving the Steelers in a contract dispute five years ago. “I never apologized to the...
Latrobe grad Emma Fenton establishes herself as setter for St. Francis (Pa.) women’s volleyballVideo
As freshmen often do in college athletics, Emma Fenton spent a good part of her first season watching and learning. Then, last season, it was the Latrobe grad’s time to take center stage. The spotlight wasn’t too bright for her. Fenton, a rising junior setter, recorded nearly 1,000 assists and...
Fox Chapel grad Britta Lagerquist making most of soccer experiences at Grove CityVideo
Part of being a college student is having different experiences. Fox Chapel grad Britta Lagerquist, in just two years at Grove City, has compiled a nice list of “new.” Consider: • As a freshman, she played a position on the soccer pitch that she hadn’t played before. • Last season,...
‘Such a huge void’: Survivors of synagogue shooting victims testify in trial’s final phaseVideo
For weeks, everyone in the courtroom had become accustomed to the pictures of the victims. They were displayed frequently. State-issued ID photos, sometimes smiling, but often stoic, on a blue background. On Monday, the pictures changed. As the government told the jurors about each of the lives lost Oct. 27,...
Jason Aldean suffers heat stroke, stops Connecticut concert mid-songVideo
Jason Aldean stopped his show Saturday night in Hartford, Conn., mid-song after reportedly suffering heat stroke. The country singer was performing at the Xfinity Theatre and confused fans when he silently ran off the stage in the middle of singing his 2009 hit “Crazy Town,” Deadline reported. A video of...
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...
