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Letter to the editor: Biden’s pride and destruction
Proverbs tells us that pride precedes the fall and a haughty spirit leads to destruction, but for Joe Biden, that seems to be plausibly deniable. Like the cartoon character Mr. Magoo, he leaves a path of destruction behind while he blindly fumbles through his daily duties as the most powerful...
Editorial: Pennsylvania has real role in regulating rail
A Pennsylvania legislative committee is in favor of expanding the state’s part in oversight of railroad safety. The House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee gave 19-2 approval to House Bill 1028. It would authorize the state to maintain a tighter grip on the way trains operate. This isn’t surprising...
Hampton area happenings, week of May 8, 2023
K-12 showcase at high school Hampton High School will host an interactive K-12 showcase as part of Remake Learning Days 2023 on May 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event, themed “The Future is Now!”, aims to engage students, parents and the public in world-class teaching and learning, innovative...
Monroeville, Pitcairn area happenings, week of May 8, 2023
Historical society open house Monroeville Historical Society will host a spring open house and tours, which are free to attend. The event will take place May 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the McGinley and McCully Houses, located at 2381 McGinley Road, Monroeville. Festivities will include a flower sale,...
Plum, Oakmont, Verona area happenings, week of May 8, 2023
Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day The 2023 Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place on May 29. The parade will line up at 9 a.m. on East Railroad Avenue in Verona and begin at 9:30. Frank Bonaroti is the parade marshal. The route will be along Allegheny River Boulevard across...
Letter to the editor: Enough of the radical LGBT agenda
I believe the stated goal of the LGBT community is to be accepted and respected. But it is my observation that the radicals among them manifest themselves by crude, lewd and nude parades and public “pride” demonstrations, and by the confusing and abusing of children with vulgar drag queen shows....
The Stroller, May 8, 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. Dinner fundraiser to benefit lung transplant patient A dinner to benefit...
Letter to the editor: Route 30 needs attention now
I understand that priority of varied road projects is challenging to satisfy the need. But after the work that has been done on Route 30 near Walmart, the understanding of the need for full project completion, taxpayer expectation and minimizing damage is lacking. The main roadway from Route 136 to...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 8
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 8....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 8
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 8....
Verstappen, Red Bull are in class of their own with 2nd straight win at Miami Grand Prix
MIAMI — The inaugural Miami Grand Prix last year ushered in a new era for Formula One. The second edition of the race Sunday proved it’s all here to stay. It’s true of both the sport in its new Miami Gardens home — the crowd around Hard Rock Stadium was...
Pirates farm report for May 7, 2023: Chris Owings’ 4 hits, 3 RBIs lift Indy past Toledo
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 15-17) beat Toledo (Tigers), 9-5. SS Chris Owings (.273) was 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs. LF Ryan Vilade hit a solo homer. 1B Aaron Shackelford (.301) was 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs. 3B Josh Bissonette (.246) was 1...
High school sports scores, schedules for May 7, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Sunday’s result Class 5A Section 2 Upper St. Clair at South Fayette, ppd. Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Pine-Richland at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Section 2 Canon-McMillan at Central Catholic, 3:45 p.m. Hempfield at Norwin, 4:15 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Baldwin, 4 p.m. Class 5A...
13 charged after Jordan Neely protesters line up on NYC subway tracks
Thirteen people were hit with charges after a group of protesters angry about Jordan Neely’s chokehold death took over a Manhattan subway station and jumped onto the train bed, cops said Sunday. The protest brought a busy Q train at the Lexington Ave. and E. 63rd St. station to a...
Biden orders flags to half-staff, accuses GOP of ‘shrug’ on guns after Allen mall massacre
WASHINGTON — After ordering flags to half-staff Sunday to honor victims of the Allen shopping mall rampage, President Joe Biden accused Republicans of shrugging off an epidemic of gun violence and reiterated demands to ban assault-style guns and high-capacity magazines. “Too many families have empty chairs at their dinner tables....
Penn State football’s season opener against West Virginia will mark a Beaver Stadium first
Penn State football will open its 2023 season with a night game, the athletics department announced. The season opener will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 in Beaver Stadium against West Virginia University. According to a press release, it’s the first season opener night game since 2001. The game...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 27-May 3
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,...
Letter to the editor: Girardi for district judge
May 16 is an important date in the Allegheny Valley and Frazer Township as we elect the next magisterial district judge. Times have changed in the past 25 years. We have tragically lost police officers to gun violence, the number of crimes has increased, and there is more traffic on...
Letter to the editor: Vote Smail for Pa. Superior Court
With nine years’ experience as a Westmoreland County judge and 17 years as a successful practicing attorney, Harry Smail is certainly well qualified for Pennsylvania Superior Court. Coming from middle-class roots, his values include a deep- seated faith, personal responsibility, fair-mindedness and achievement through hard work. As an attorney and as...
Letter to the editor: Bengel is only choice for district judge
I’ve had a long and unique perspective of even-handed justice at the local level. I served as a police officer for four years in Brackenridge and 22 years with the Tarentum Police Department. I may not have prevailed in every case before Judge Carolyn Bengel, but I certainly learned and...
Letter to the editor: Vote McDermott for county council
I take a deep breath as I cross the threshold of my apartment in Pittsburgh. Another day, another air quality warning. Changing this stark reality is why I’m supporting Dennis McDermott for Allegheny County Council, District 11, in the primary election. Our home is one of America’s least breathable cities....
Letter to the editor: Yakopec compassionate, fair
I am writing to help others understand what type of service our local district judge’s office provides. In Pennsylvania, the district judge’s office is the gateway to the criminal justice system. All criminal complaints, search warrants, protection from abuse orders, arrest warrants and, of course, preliminary hearings are conducted in...
Letter to the editor: Vote Leuba, Brusselars
If you, like me, are worried about corruption and financial mismanagement, electing people with technical competence to the county’s financial offices is critical. This is why I support Darwin Leuba for Allegheny County controller and Erica Brusselars for county treasurer. A good auditor has to be a details nerd; Leuba...
Letter to the editor: Shea for Armstrong commissioner
What are the qualifications required to run for county commissioner? Actually, none. It is up to the voter to decide. Here is what matters to me: life experience, work ethic and vision — a plan for Armstrong County going forward. One candidate checks all those boxes — Anthony Shea. Shea...
Letter to the editor: Klingensmith for district justice in Murrysville
As the retired Murrysville constable, I was happy to hear of the retirement plans of District Magistrate Charles Conway. Conway has done a terrific job for Murrysville for over two decades and he deserves a happy retirement. Having worked out of that office for years, I have a real interest...
