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Aquinas Academy students sing tale of ‘Cinderella’ in Hampton
Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh students performed “Cinderella, The Musical,” written by Michael Mararian, during the evenings of March 31 and April 1. Mike Flynn chose the play for the school’s 37th performance under his direction. “This is actually the fifth time I have directed this play,” he said. “It was...
Paula Kane: Protecting and improving affordable housing in Pittsburgh
Finding an affordable place to live can be complicated, intimidating and frustrating. It’s one of the biggest decisions someone can make, and it’s something that impacts everything else in their lives: where their kids go to school, where they work, where they enjoy holidays and events, where they rest and...
NFL Draft Guide 2023: Who Steelers might pick, position breakdowns, mock drafts
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to target a tackle or cornerback early in this year’s draft. So, which position and who will it be? Tribune-Review sports writers Joe Rutter, Chris Adamski and Tim Benz have taken a look at the top players available at each position and put together comprehensive...
Flaming dragon in ‘Fantasmic’ show is latest in a series of Disneyland mishapsVideo
LOS ANGELES — Certain fire effects at Disney properties will be temporarily suspended after an animatronic dragon used in Disneyland’s “Fantasmic” show burst into flames Saturday night, startling the audience and prompting evacuations. Disney officials say similar fire effects will be temporarily suspended at company theme parks across the globe,...
Potential jurors asked about death penalty as selection continues in Robert Bowers trial
Attorneys in the case of the man accused of killing 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue questioned an additional 19 prospective jurors on Tuesday on the second day of the selection process. That brings the total number of people questioned thus far for jury selection to 35. It remains unclear...
Sewickley Valley Community Fund approves Fern Hollow sewage grant
The Sewickley Valley Community Fund has approved a grant to the Fern Hollow Nature Center in Sewickley Heights. The grant will be used by Fern Hollow to leverage a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for a project to connect Fern Hollow and the neighboring Sewickley...
Bill allowing counties to process mail ballots early clears 1st hurdle in Pa. House
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 — After years of advocacy and political deadlock, Pennsylvania counties could be a step closer to getting more time to...
Switch to Pa.’s corporate filing system led to backlog and longer waits for business owners
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 — Business owners trying to register new companies in Pennsylvania faced unusually long waits this winter, after the state switched...
U.S. consumer confidence falls for 3rd time in 4 months
Consumer confidence dipped again in April as anxiety over a slowing economy and possible recession weighed on American households. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 101.3 in April from 104 in March. It’s the third time in four months that overall U.S. consumer confidence...
Millennial Money: How card perks can help pregnant travelers
I was 10-weeks pregnant and craving pizza while on vacation in Germany. We picked a well-reviewed restaurant, only to be told that no tables would be available that night. My husband, who meant well, suggested we try our luck at a different restaurant a few doors down. But it didn’t...
Letter to the editor: Stand up to corruption
Are we watching the ugly abyss of a two-tier justice system being uncovered, being revealed little by little, every day? Add Matthew Colin Taibbi, author and journalist, to the growing hit list. Taibbi’s apparent crime: testifying before a GOP congressional committee. Taibbi’s “free speech” testimony made him an immediate enemy...
Shaler area student news for the week of April 25, 2023
Shaler Area students traveled to Grove City College for a two-day state-level competition known as Tri-Bowl. At Tri-Bowl, all the academic games qualifiers from each of the 64+ school districts in western PA gather to compete and determine who is the best-of-the-best in Pennsylvania. In the presidents competition, the all-girl...
North Hills area student news for the week of April 25, 2023
Lebanon Valley College student Emilie Whitewolf recently competed in the Mid-Atlantic Regional of the International Collegiate Programming Contest. Whitewolf is pursuing a bachelor of science in digital communications and interaction design. She also played multiple roles in Wig and Buckle Theater Company’s production of “She Kills Monsters” at the school....
Letter to the editor: Easy ways to extend Earth Day
As April 22 was Earth Day, I’d like to reflect on how to extend the protection of our planet beyond just one day: • Don’t litter. Pick up trash when you can. • Drive a fuel-efficient vehicle, ride your bike or walk place to place. • Compost to reduce waste....
Letter to the editor: Sorry state of political discourse
The writer of the letter “Tables turned on the woke” (March 22, TribLIVE) only deepens the mystery regarding the word “woke.” It originated in the Black community to denote “awareness.” I never heard that usage until it began to be used by the political right. There is, to my knowledge,...
The Stroller, April 25, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Editorial: When is free speech not free on college campuses?
Freedom of speech is a frustrating thing to embrace. “I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,” said biographer Evelyn Beatrice Hall of Voltaire, paraphrasing his work. Voltaire may have been a French philosopher, but that do-or-die attitude...
Letter to the editor: World immunization week
World Immunization Week and National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-30 this year, aims to educate the public about why vaccines are necessary for the health of millions of people around the world. For numerous reasons, children and adults miss out on essential vaccines, which increases their risk of contracting preventable...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 24, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 6, Allderdice 4 North Allegheny 7, Seneca Valley 0 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 8, Baldwin 0 Mt. Lebanon 6, Hempfield 0 Central Catholic 6, Norwin 1 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 4, Armstrong 0 Penn-Trafford 7, Penn Hills 6...
High school roundup for April 24, 2023: Nick Walker’s walk-off walk pushes Montour past Blackhawk
The aptly named Nick Walker drove in the winning run with a walk-off walk in the bottom of the seventh inning, lifting Montour to a 3-2 victory over Blackhawk in a battle for first place in Section 1-4A. Zac Stern tripled and drove in a run and Jake Robinson gave...
House committee passes anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Monday that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s nondiscrimination law, a step forward in what was described as a two-decade effort to codify rights for LGBTQ people in the state. The legislation, House Bill 300, is a fundamental...
DuBois official’s corruption arrest puts consolidation with Sandy Township at risk
This story first appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA’s State College regional bureau featuring the most important news and happenings in north-central Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. SANDY TOWNSHIP — The arrest of DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio in March on corruption charges...
Reports: Former Penn State RB Devyn Ford enters transfer portalVideo
Penn State running back Devyn Ford left the team last October to focus on academics. Now, he’s looking to get back on the field with a new program. Ford formally entered the transfer portal Monday, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported by Lions 247. Ford, who played...
Affordability remains top issue for Pa.’s state-related universities during budget process
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our regional newsletter, Talk of the Town. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities are asking the legislature for a long-awaited budget increase,...
CNBC anchor alleged sexual harassment by NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, who was ousted
NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Shell’s sudden departure followed an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint made against him by a longtime CNBC correspondent, the woman’s attorney said. The 41-year-old journalist, Hadley Gamble, has been a Middle East correspondent and anchor for the NBCUniversal-owned financial news network for nearly a decade....
