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Sheldon H. Jacobson: Would a JetBlue and Spirit merger be all that bad for travelers?
JetBlue is seeking permission to merge with Spirit Airlines. The U.S. Department of Justice is working to block the purchase. Does this make sense for air travelers? JetBlue sells itself as an upscale low-cost airline, with 34 inches of seat pitch and no-cost amenities for which other airlines charge a...
Lucas Berenbrok, Janice L. Pringle and Joni Carroll: FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan important step in combating opioid crisis
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale. Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a medication that can quickly counteract an opioid overdose. This means that Narcan will be available for purchase without a prescription at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. For...
North Allegheny notebook: Junior wrestler Mack Apel claims pair of state titles
Mack Apel, a third grader at Hosack Elementary, won a pair of state championships last month. A member of the North Allegheny junior wrestling team, Apel bested a field of 30 qualifiers to win the 8-and-under 74-pound championship at the Pa. Keystone Wrestling state championships March 19, at IUP. He...
Dan DeBone: Addressing Pa.’s child-care crisis
Any family will tell you that balancing work and parenting is challenging in the best of times. With the parents of most young children in Pennsylvania working, child care is critical to supporting the commonwealth’s labor force and employers. When parents don’t get the child care they need, it diminishes...
Stored ammo pops as house burns in East HuntingdonVideo
An East Huntingdon house was destroyed by a fire Saturday morning, a fire official said. No one was injured in the fire that destroyed the house in the 200 block of South Quarry Street, East Huntingdon Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Kite said. The fire was reported about 8 a.m....
Letter to the editor: Saturday opener best for families
I’m a strong supporter of having the Saturday after Thanksgiving as the opener for rifle deer season. It allows generations of my family to hunt together. I can hunt anytime, but my son is unable to get off weekdays to hunt. With a Saturday opener, my grandson doesn’t have to...
Sounding off: On DeSantis, deer opener, commissioners, plastics, gun lawsuits, senior housing, pollution
DeSantis would be better than Biden In response to Joseph Sabino Mistick’s commentary “DeSantis is no Reagan” (March 18, TribLIVE), I’d like to make a few comments. Mistick accuses DeSantis of flying Venezuelans to Martha’s Vineyard to show he’s tough on immigration. Not so. DeSantis did this to put illegal...
Letter to the editor: Let’s look at Trump’s accomplishments
The writer of the letter “We’ve gone from best president to worst” (March 24, TribLIVE) seems so enthralled with his hero from Mar-a-Lago, I’m surprised he didn’t cite any of Trump’s alleged wonders. Perhaps he was thinking of Trump’s attempted coup. Gee, most Americans call that treason! Let’s look at...
Editorial: Reporter arrested in Russia should remind White House of Marc Fogel
Evan Gershkovich has been arrested in Russia. A Wall Street Journal reporter, he is charged with espionage. It is the first time Russia, as the nation it is today, has arrested an American journalist. Many outlets point to the 1986 arrest of U.S. News & World Report journalist Nicholas Daniloff,...
Religion Digest, April 1, 2023
Holy Week and Easter Services Brackenridge • A community Good Friday service, “The Seven Last Words of the Cross,” will be from noon to 3 p.m. April 7 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave., Brackenridge. Each word will be presented by a different local minister and accompanied by...
The Stroller, April 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. Comedy night to benefit American Cancer Society A night of comedy...
Letter to the editor: Job success for workers with disabilities
A decades-old injustice impacting Pennsylvanians with disabilities ends today as Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities: Workers with Job Success takes effect. Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities is a state health insurance program for individuals working with disabilities or chronic health problems. MAWD provides comprehensive health insurance coverage at...
Pirates farm report for March 31, 2023: Endy Rodriguez homers in Indy’s season-opening loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-1) gave up four runs in the ninth and lost its season opener to Omaha (Royals), 8-6. C Endy Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in his first at-bat of the season. DH Mark Mathias went 3 for 4 with a double. 2B Nick Gonzales went 2 for 5...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 31, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Friday’s results Class 2A Section 2 Seton LaSalle at New Brighton, ppd. Nonsection Allderdice at Gateway, ppd. Apollo-Ridge at West Shamokin, ppd. Belle Vernon at Connellsville, ppd. Carrick at Clairton, ppd. Fort Cherry at Northgate, ppd. Knoch at Shady Side Academy, ppd. Monessen at Southmoreland, ppd....
Gary Franks: Biden’s use of Vice President Kamala Harris
The good news for President Joe Biden is that his approval rating, as reported by a recent AP-NORC poll, stands at 38%. This is his second worst rating in his presidency, slightly better than his 36% in July 2022. Yes, that is his “good” news. It should be worse. Vice...
Campaign finance, lobbying reform still receiving little attention in Pa. legislature
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — As lawmakers gathered in Harrisburg this week for another round of budget hearings, both legislative chambers got the chance to...
Philip J. Lazarus: ‘Closure’ after a school shooting is a myth
Whenever a school shooting takes place, such as the one that claimed the lives of three adults and three children at a Christian school in Nashville March 27, school officials often arrange for grief counseling services to be made available for whoever needs them. But what exactly do those services...
Republicans show widespread support for Trump amid indictment
In the hours since the news broke that former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York state grand jury, top Republicans lawmakers took to social media quickly showing their support for the former president. Trump was indicted Thursday on charges involving payments made during his 2016 presidential...
Sheldon H. Jacobson: Why has this year’s men’s basketball tournament been so mad?
The Final Four is set, with San Diego State (No. 5 seed out of the Mountain West), Florida Atlantic (No. 9 seed out of Conference USA), Connecticut (No. 4 seed out of the Big East) and Miami (No. 5 seed out of the Atlantic Coast Conference) ready to battle for...
Luke Combs, Graham Nash, Natalie Merchant among top concerts to see around Pittsburgh in April
The first stadium show of the year arrives earlier than usual when Luke Combs and friends play Acrisure Stadium on April 29. Here’s a look at the most notable shows coming to the area in April: April’s top shows April 17: Skinny Puppy, Lead Into Gold at Roxian Theatre Skinny...
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit slashing 85% of its workforce
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is letting go of almost its entire work force with the satellite launch company finding it difficult to secure funding three months after a failed mission. The company, headquartered in Long Beach, California, will cut 675 jobs, about 85% of its workforce, according to a Friday...
Letter to the editor: How about grocery and gas benefit managers, too?
Regarding the op-ed “Pharmacy benefit managers help keep drug costs down” (March 20, TribLIVE): If pharmacy benefit managers do keep the price of prescription drugs down, it would be good to understand examples of several specific actions that allow them to do that. Then we could add a layer of...
Sewickley StoryWalk returns with 5 locations
The Spring Sewickley StoryWalk returns to area parks this April. Bring the family to visit the five Sewickley StoryWalk locations this season. Experience self-guided walking tours that pair books with nature by placing storybooks along a walking path for all to enjoy. The upcoming Sewickley StoryWalk session features picture book...
Sewickley area churches, places of worship hold Holy Week events, Shabbat and more
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on May 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Brooks Elementary School, 1720 Hassam Road, Coraopolis. All are welcome. The tournament is for ages 8–11, 12–14, 15–17, and 18 and up....
Letter to the editor: Jeannette seniors deserve better
After reading the article “Federal grant to pay for security upgrades in Westmoreland public housing” (March 24, TribLIVE), I wanted to give my perspective as a city council member. Yes, Jeannette is the only municipality that rejected payment for extra police patrols. These patrols would be overtime for our officers...
