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Pa. House advances bill establishing state earned income tax credit to aid working poor
Working Pennsylvanians may be able to get a state earned-income tax credit under a bill that passed the state House of Representatives on Monday. “For every dollar spent on the state earned income tax credit by the commonwealth, we will receive $4 back on economic growth and save $3 in...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Liz Dlugos
A section title, a fifth-place finish at WPIALs and a 15th-place finish at states. That’s the strong resume put together this year by Liz Dlugos, who competes in the shot put at Greensburg Central Catholic. “I’m very proud of all my accomplishments this past season,” Dlugos said. “I know I...
Hempfield grad Jenna Uncapher battled bad knee to set Clarion heptathlon record
When Jenna Uncapher committed to compete with the track and field team at Clarion, she had no intention of becoming a heptathlete. She wanted to high jump. That’s what she was most comfortable doing. That’s where she felt she excelled while at Hempfield. She also had done long jump, hurdles...
Freeport grad Allison Dejidas closes out decorated career with Mercyhurst softball team
Allison Dejidas was facing the end of her softball career. With her Mercyhurst team down 3-1 to Bloomsburg in the seventh inning of a PSAC Tournament elimination game, the senior came to the plate with two runners on and two outs. Dejidas singled up the middle to load the bases...
Gun owners defend their rights at Pa. Capitol rally; ‘guns are not inherently violent’
Gun owners from across Pennsylvania gathered Monday on the Capitol steps for the annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally, with the theme “United We Stand.” “Without the Second Amendment nothing else would matter. That Second Amendment protects everything else,” said Jerel Crewe, founder of the organization That Gun...
Karen I. Shragg: Environmentalist movement needs to get back to its roots
Americans celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day in April. The holiday has changed drastically over the past half century — and so has the natural environment that activists are seeking to protect. Today’s green activists tend to mark Earth Day by focusing on ways to minimize their personal impact...
Social media site Gab.com a hub for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s antisemitism, investigation showed
One by one, FBI tactical specialist Evan Browne read the posts. That Jews are evil. About sending Jews to the ovens. How Hitler was right. The hate-filled, antisemitic words and images were collected by agents from Robert Bowers’ posts on the alt-right social media platform Gab.com between Sept. 8 and...
Abbey Haslam: Cutting red tape on Pa.’s nurse practitioners
Expanding health care access has been a major political issue in recent decades — first, during the Clinton health care plan of the 1990s, and then through Obamacare and the subsequent rapid expansion of Medicaid. Yet, despite the major focus on expanding access to care, millions of Americans live in...
Letter to the editor: Focus on candidates’ skills, not physical traits
The writer of the letter “Biden and Kennedy are the best Democrats have?” (June 7, TribLIVE) is critical of the Democratic Party for considering Robert Kennedy Jr. to be its candidate to be our next president because, in his words, Kennedy “has a terrible speaking voice.” I’d encourage him not...
In brief: Artists sought, summer activities in Monroeville area, week of June 12, 2023
Artists sought for library gallery Friends of Monroeville Public Library seeks artists for exhibits and sales during the 2024-25 season in the library’s Elaine Biondi Gallery Space. Artists interested in participating are invited to submit their work for consideration. On Aug. 12, they are requested to bring three samples of...
In brief: Upcoming meetings, senior program and more in the Quaker Valley area
Celebration planned Sewickley’s annual Juneteenth celebration is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Sewickley Community Center, 12 Chadwick St. There will be performances by the Triumph Church Choir, the Bryan Nash Trio, youth poets and Pittsburgh rapper Livefromthecity. Other activities include a marketplace of diverse-owned...
In brief: Civil War Roundtable, other Hampton area events, week of June 12, 2023
Civil War Roundtable The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will hold a lecture at 7 p.m. June 19 at the Hampton Township Community Center, 1301 McCully Road. James Gindlesperger will present “Bullets and Bandages.” The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rick Fellers at...
In brief: Zoning hearing board meeting, Medicare workshop and more in Penn Hills
Medicare workshop Attendees at the Medicare workshop at Penn Hills Library at 6 p.m. June 20 will gain an understanding of how Medicare and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans work. Recommended for those 65 and over or those eligible for Medicare in the next six months. Association of University People events...
In brief: Council appointment, car show, week of June 12, 2023
Council leadership set Oakmont council voted at its June 6 workshop meeting to appoint Nancy Ride as president and Tracey Holst as vice president. Council reorganized after Patricia Friday was appointed to fill the council vacancy of Lindsay Osterhout, who served as president prior to her resignation from council. Councilwoman...
Letter to the editor: Communication, legislation can help gun violence crisis
Better communication and transparency can help alleviate our country’s gun violence crisis, especially actions by local municipalities that bridge the gap between police and citizens. Police officers should know the people they are policing in their communities in a positive way to make people feel safer. In addition, several passed...
Editorial: ‘Protection’ still core of DEP’s job
Farcically claiming that the state Department of Environmental Protection is an intimidating regulatory bully, state Senate Republicans have decided to promote a culture change at the agency by renaming it the Department of Environmental Services. On a strictly party-line 28-22 vote, the Senate passed the name-change bill Wednesday. “The word...
The Stroller, June 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. Volunteers needed at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Animal Protectors of...
Letter to the editor: Honoring those who protected our democracy
There were many emotional Memorial Day celebrations across the country on May 31. Close to home at Westmoreland County Memorial Park was a day of remembrance for those who sacrificed. The organizers did a beautiful presentation of reading veterans’ names and a 21-gun salute. These programs made me think of...
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 12
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 12....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 12
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Pirates farm report for June 11, 2023: Catcher Abrahan Gutierrez homers in Curve win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-33) and Omaha (Royals) were rained out. The game will not be made up. Next: Tuesday at Iowa (Cubs), 7:38 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 30-25) sored once in the eighth, twice in the ninth and once in the 10th to beat Richmond (Giants), 5-4. SS Liover Peguero (.270) had...
Motorcyclist dies from hit-and-run in Plum
A man died Sunday night after being involved in a hit-and-run collision in Plum earlier in the day, authorities said. James W. Baker, 66, of Penn Hills died about 8:40 p.m., according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. Baker was riding a motorcycle in the 100 block of Unity...
Plum superintendent resigns to assume post at North Allegheny
Plum Borough School District announced Sunday that Superintendent Brendan Hyland was resigning to take the same post at North Allegheny School District. Hyland’s resignation takes effect June 30. The announcement came via a press release emailed to parents from school board. “Dr. Hyland has been an integral asset and catalyst...
Penn State’s RB room needed a ‘big brother.’ Why Minnesota transfer Trey Potts can be that and more
Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider knows his position is susceptible to injuries. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen endured the brunt of a 13-game schedule as freshmen, stayed healthy and combined for almost 2,000 yards last year. Seider looked for a piece of wood on which to knock. He...
Where Trump’s mounting legal troubles stand after historic second indictment
Donald Trump continued to make dubious history last week when the former president was criminally indicted for a second time — just weeks after being found liable in a civil rape and defamation trial. The federal indictment unsealed Friday in Florida against the ex-chief executive and current Republican presidential front-runner...
