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Monroeville library gallery features artists league work
East Suburban Artists League will present an exhibition featuring members’ artwork at the Elaine Biondi Gallery Space in Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., from May 26 through June 20. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on June 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is...
Hempfield’s Callie Sowers, Penn-Trafford’s Emma Little lead Bloomsburg softball on improbable runVideo
In 35 years in the dugout at Bloomsburg, coach Susan Kocher has seen a lot of softball. She has seen plenty of milestones, plenty of ups, plenty of downs. But few of her experiences could match what her team did this spring. The Huskies had to win a game on...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Logan Bradish
After an 8-2 record and a section title last year, Latrobe’s baseball team was more than happy with the result. But with a large number of seniors graduating, it was unclear when the Wildcats would return to that lofty status. Turns out, it didn’t take long. The Wildcats (14-6, 9-1)...
Plum grad Silvio Ionadi produces strong freshman season for Penn State Behrend baseball
Silvio Ionadi enjoyed a standout high school career with the Plum baseball team, but he knew nothing he did with the Mustangs would matter once he crossed over to college baseball. Especially as a freshman. For first-year college players, playing time often is hard to come by. So when he...
Matthew J. Brouillette: Pa. primary unveiled a crisis for both political parties
On May 16, Pennsylvanians voted in statewide and local primary elections as well as a much-watched special House election. Beyond revealing the winners, the vote tallies show that former President Donald Trump lost (again), Democrats have an identity crisis and Republicans have a messaging crisis. While the former president wasn’t...
Why Biden is wary of using the 14th Amendment to address the debt limit crisis
WASHINGTON — If the fight with Congress over raising the government’s debt limit is such a dire threat, why doesn’t President Joe Biden just raise the borrowing ceiling himself? It’s theoretically possible, but he’s all but ruled it out for now. The administration has been searching for possible ways to...
Letter to the editor: Why don’t socialists move to socialist countries?
I just got to thinking: Why don’t socialists just move to established socialistic countries? Why go to all the planning, work and deception to turn a nation founded on Judeo-Christian principles socialistic? It seems like forced “conversion”; no free will. “As for me and my house” — you know, the...
Hawaii’s Iam Tongi claims ‘American Idol’ titleVideo
A high school student from Hawaii is the newest “American Idol.” Iam Tongi, 18, was crowned the winner of season 21 during Sunday’s finale on ABC. Tongi, Megan Danielle Worship and Colin Stough were the final three contestants. Stough came in third while Worship came in second in fan voting....
Letter to the editor: We’re letting the clowns run the show
Well, America, before I go, I just want to tell you that you deserve what you’re getting. You have a military that’s in no way ready to protect you because they’re too worried about pronouns. The Navy just named an active-duty sailor who is also a drag queen to be...
In brief: Book sale, rotary seeks members and more in the Quaker Valley area
Book sale Stock up on your summer stash of books at the Book Sale at the Sewickley Public Library on June 2 from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 3 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and June 4 from 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday is $5 bag sale day. Due to construction, the parking lot...
In brief: Blood drive, yard sales and more around Penn Hills, Verona
Blood drive in memory of Penn Hills EMT The Penn Hills Masonic Center and Vitalant will host a June 17 blood drive in memory of Penn Hills paramedic Nick Theofilis, who lost his life in a November 2022 crash. It will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the...
In brief: Memorial Day service, vacation bible school and more in Pine, Richland
Memorial Day service Richland American Legion Post 548 will hold a Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. May 29 in Richland Township Park. The celebration will include a parade, ceremony and picnic. Additionally, all veterans are welcome to attend the Legion’s meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of...
In brief: Road closed, West View Hub events and more in the North Hills
Part of McIntyre Road closed McIntyre Road between Byron Road and Thompson Run Road in Ross Township is closed through December 2023 for the replacement of Pine Creek South Branch Bridge No. 10, including new pavement, guide rail, pavement markings and signage. Traffic will be detoured using Thompson Run Road,...
In brief: Baldwin Community Day, traffic restrictions and more in the South Hills
Baldwin Community Day Baldwin Community is back on June 3. The day kicks off at noon with the Baldwin Mile. Age groups are 6 and under and under 13-14. The Baldwin Kiwanis will hold a craft show in the borough building from 1-5:30 p.m. and the Baldwin Women’s Club will...
In brief: Strawberry festival, garden tour in Shaler area
Strawberry Festival Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glenshaw will hold a Strawberry Festival on June 10 from 4-8 p.m. Admission is $6 and children under 5 are free. Cost includes strawberry shortcake, ice cream and a drink. There will also be a bake sale, homemade jam sale, basket raffles and children’s...
Letter to the editor: Nursing home angels
For many elderly or seriously ill members of our families, their final journey in life starts when they walk through the doors of a nursing home. No longer are the day-to-day cares of their well-being administered by family, relatives or friends, but are placed in the hands of the nursing...
In brief: Pool opening, farmer’s market and more, week of May 22, 2023
Hampton pool opening scheduled The Hampton Community Outdoor Pool Complex is set to open on May 27. The outdoor pool will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, unless otherwise specified. On days when Hampton Township School District is in session, the pool hours will be adjusted to 4...
In brief: Gateway graduation, Memorial Day and more, week of May 22, 2023
Gateway Class of ’23 graduation Gateway High School’s commencement is set for 7 p.m. on May 31 at Walter “Pete” Antimarino Stadium, with an expected graduating class of 265 seniors. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place the following day, also at 7 p.m. The final decision...
In brief: CV graduation, Memorial Day, other events, week of May 22, 2023
CV graduation set for May 31 Commencement for the Chartiers Valley High School Class of 2023 will take place at 7 p.m. May 31 at the high school stadium. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved inside. There are no alternative dates or times. All seniors will...
In brief: graduation, Memorial Day events, week of May 22, 2023
Class of 2023 graduation The Bethel Park High School Class of 2023 graduation will be held 7 p.m. June 8 at Black Hawk Stadium. Everyone is invited to attend. Priority entry is available to family members of graduates from 5:30 to 6 p.m. General admission entry starts at 6:15. Blocked-off...
Letter to the editor: People with Alzheimer’s should have access to treatments
As a caregiver and advocate, access to treatments that can change the course of the disease in a meaningful way for people like my grandfather and the residents I cared for is incredibly important to me. On Jan. 6, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lecanemab, now known as...
The Stroller, May 22, 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. Patriotic bingo scheduled over holiday weekend St. James Parish in Apollo...
Letter to the editor: Fixing our broken education system
After perusal of the article “School board races serve as culture war battlegrounds” (May 14, TribLIVE), I got to thinking about our national education system. In 1979, President Carter formed the Department of Education for political payback for teachers union support, and since then the unions have been firmly in...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 22
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 22....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 22
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 22....
