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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...
State trooper, suspect killed in Juniata County shootout; 1 other trooper badly injured
Two people were killed, including a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and a suspect from an earlier shooting, during a gun battle in Walker Township, Juniata County shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon. A second trooper was also shot in the earlier, but related incident in Mifflintown. He was being treated...
Marple Newtown stops Mars lacrosse’s repeat bid in final seconds of state championship game
The Mars Fightin’ Planets were looking for history to repeat itself. The Marple Newtown Fightin’ Tigers were looking for revenge. It was a fight Marple Newtown won, earning an 11-10 comeback victory over Mars in the PIAA Class 2A boys lacrosse championship game Saturday at Penn State. The Planets and...
How a landmark school funding lawsuit is shaping Pa. budget negotiations
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — A court decision requiring Pennsylvania lawmakers to make the funding system for public schools more equitable is front and...
Maulers clinch playoff spot with dominant defensive showing
When Ray Horton was hired as the second head coach in the history of the second edition of the Pittsburgh Maulers in January, the task ahead of him was daunting. Take a Maulers team that finished with a 1-9 record last season, worst in the USFL, and turn it into...
Parkland knocks off Shaler, takes PIAA boys volleyball title east
UNIVERSITY PARK — For the first time since 2017, there will be a new PIAA Class 3A champion in boys volleyball. Parkland moved the trophy east for the first time in years with a 3-0 sweep of WPIAL champion Shaler on Saturday at Rec Hall at the Penn State University....
Yarone Zober: Downtown can make comeback again … with care for place and people
Since 1753, when a young British major named George Washington recognized that the land at the confluence of Pittsburgh’s three rivers was “extremely well situated for a fort,” our “Golden Triangle” of a Downtown has been recognized as a special place. This little patch of land, a little less than...
