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Letter to the editor: Zellers will put people first
Leslie Uncapher Zellers is a co-founder of the Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Ride, which raises funds for a scholarship for police academy cadets. She is also co-founder of the Fallen Officer Food Drive and the Lower Burrell St. Patrick’s Day Parade. She loves her community and our families, and she...
In brief: Richland History program, Hampton Presbyterian Big Band and more in North Hills
Richland History Group The Richland History Group will hold a program called Highway to History — Route 8 on May 10 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, located on Route 8 in Richland. The program, open to the public, will start at 6:30 p.m. Steven Cicero, a local historian...
Letter to the editor: Poverty no excuse for crime
Gary Franks made many erroneous statements in his column “The root causes of mass shootings and inner-city homicides” (April 21, TribLIVE). The worst was saying slavery would not have existed if men didn’t use guns to capture Blacks in Africa. That is a joke. Those Blacks were already captured and...
In brief: Bus trip, plant sale, Arbor Day and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Bus trip Beulah Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a trip Aug. 15-16 to Lancaster to see two productions: “Moses” at Lancaster Sight and Sound and “Guys N Dolls” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Cost is $487 per person, based on a double occupancy room. Trip cost includes two shows, two dinners,...
Letter to the editor: Yakopec a tireless advocate
As we approach this next election , I can’t help but submit a letter supporting our current local district magistrate, Cheryl Peck Yakopec. Her opponent is campaigning on the motto “Choice for change” and “Justice you deserve.” I respectfully disagree with the idea we need change. One of the positive...
Monroeville area happenings, week of May 1, 2023
Scottish Heritage celebration Bagpiper Matt Peterson, Scottish dancer Katie Janeiro and vocalist Bridget Steele highlight Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church’s Scottish Heritage Day celebration on May 7 at 1622 James St., Monroeville. The 11 a.m. worship service will remember the 1560 origins of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. Shortbread, scones, Scottish...
Plum, Oakmont, Verona happenings, week of May 1, 2023
National History Day finalists A group of Riverview High School ninth- and 10th-grade honors history students participated in traveled to the National History Day State Finals on April 22-23. Five of the students’ projects received top-six finishes: • Chiara Brun and Molly Morrissey, second place, Senior Group Performance, “Bayard v....
Letter to the editor: We must turn back to God
Much history has been written about the infiltration of Catholic seminaries by communists in the 1930s and their infiltration of our universities in the ’50s and ’60s. Their purpose was to sabotage and destroy our American way of life. The process would be slow, one drip at a time. Indoctrination...
The Stroller, May 1, 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. Kids’ Fishing Day planned May 21 in Kiski Township Kiski Township...
Letter to the editor: Graphic books should not be in our schools
Removing books that have graphic scenes of rape and explicit sexual violence from our school libraries and keeping them out of the curriculum should not be controversial or partisan. In the Hempfield Area School District, a few educators, one school board member (former counselor) and a few candidates running for...
Editorial: Embracing and supporting career and tech education is critical
Commencement season is upon us. It is the time of year when the many universities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania are suiting up their students in robes and mortarboards. The strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” are heard in the air. Thousands of college students will receive degrees and embark on their careers....
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 1
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 1....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 1
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 1....
Pirates farm report for April 30, 2023: Jackson Glenn’s 3 homers lift Greensboro to blowout victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 10-16) and Columbus (Guardians) were rained out. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on June 21. Next: Tuesday at Toledo (Tigers), 6:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 10-9) and Reading (Phillies) were rained out and canceled. Next: Tuesday at Richmond (Giants), 6:35 p.m. GREENSBORO (High-A,...
High school sports schedule for May 1, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Pine-Richland at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at Butler, 5:30 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Mt. Lebanon, 4:15 p.m. Central Catholic at Canon-McMillan, 4 p.m. Hempfield at Norwin, 4:15 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Armstrong at Fox Chapel, 4...
Penn State and the 2024 NFL draft: How many Nittany Lions could go next year?
The 2023 NFL draft concluded Saturday. Let’s not waste time. Expect to see a huge Penn State presence in the 2024 draft. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions were well-represented in this year’s event, with cornerback Joey Porter Jr., tight end Brenton Strange, center Juice Scruggs and safety Ji’Ayir Brown leading the...
NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover rained out, moved to Monday
DOVER, Del. — Chase Elliott missed so many races because of a broken leg that NASCAR’s most popular driver likely needs to win one just to make the playoffs. How does a repeat rainout victory at the Monster Mile sound? Elliott picked up the win on a Monday last season...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 20-26
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,...
Counterpoint: Judicial decisions, not judicial ethics, are the real target
Calls for a “formal” or “enforceable” code of ethics for the Supreme Court imply that no ethics rules or guidelines exist, that Congress has the authority to impose such a code, and that a genuine concern about ethics is the real motivation. None of these is true. Every discussion of...
Letter to the editor: Foreign languages useful to students
Outstanding article about French classes returning to Penn-Trafford (“No ‘au revoir’ just yet: Penn-Trafford to keep French program, for now,” April 23, TribLIVE), c’est bon! And good job including the chart about which languages are taught at other are schools. Very sad to see Latin posted only once. Medical terminology,...
Letter to the editor: Guardianship protection
The editorial “Revamp laws for legal guardians” (April 24, TribLIVE) supporting Pennsylvania Senate Bill 506 inaccurately states that the bill requires steps to preclude guardians’ conflicts of interest like those highlighted by Spotlight PA. In fact, nothing in the bill prevents nursing homes from nominating specific professional guardians. The bill...
Luke Combs kicks off summer concert season at Acrisure Stadium
Country star Luke Combs was the first headliner of the concert season at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. The CMA Entertainer of the Year is known for hits like “Beer Never Broke My Heart” and “Going, Going, Gone.” Brent Cobb, Flatland Cavalry, Lainey Wilson and Riley Green opened for Combs. Combs...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 30, 2023
Aleppo Clarence Edward Trapp Jr. sold property at Unknown Address to Richard Trapp for $4,129. Franklin Park Dianne Nazif sold property at Carriage Ln to Joseph Dominic and Alexandria Reed Shevchik for $105,000. James Oliver sold property at Panno Drive to Levi Barthels and Lauren Mathos for $135,000. Leetsdale Matthew...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 30, 2023
Aspinwall Eleanor Liberatore sold property at 18 Fourth St. to Patrick Laughlin for $212,500. ABZ LLC sold property at 213 Commercial Ave. to Arod Holdings LLC for $450,000. Fox Chapel Hammock Beach Partn. LLC sold property at Haverford Road to Ryan Hanley for $867,500. Dennis Bonessa sold property at 111...
Letter to the editor: Change needed to end cycle of failing banks
When it comes to banks, it appears we are in a vicious cycle (“Army of lobbyists helped water down banking regulations,” March 21, TribLIVE). Due to mismanagement, banks fail, the taxpaying middle class bails them out, Congress enacts regulations, over time the regulations get watered down, banks fail and the...
