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Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor and may be a sign of what’s to come
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 — For nearly two months, a team of advisers has been working to ensure Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro has a...
Aaron Smith: Pa.’s K-12 funding needs major reforms, not more money
On the campaign trail, Josh Shapiro championed more money for public schools. Now that Democrats control Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives for the first time in over a decade, the state’s governor-elect will likely find ample support for that goal. “Everyone knows that our schools are chronically underfunded,” said state Rep....
Kimberly Palmer: How to tackle holiday debt in January
After years of being in debt, Rachel Kramer Bussel came to a realization: “If I don’t become proactive about it, I will be in debt for the rest of my life.” For Bussel, a freelance writer near Atlantic City, New Jersey, that meant scaling back spending and putting any available...
On the move: High school scholarships, band festival, dean’s lists
Viva Kreis, a senior at Belle Vernon Area High School, was named the female recipient of the $10,000 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship. She is a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team Handball Team and competes across the globe while also playing three additional varsity sports. Viva is valedictorian...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Sean Cain
When an athlete doesn’t start playing a sport seriously until his freshman year of high school, some would consider him “behind the eight ball.” That was the case for Mt. Pleasant senior Sean Cain, who finished 6-9 his first season and 11-18 in his sophomore year, wrestling at 106 and...
Saint Vincent women’s basketball team hopes to contend in PAC down stretchVideo
For the Saint Vincent women’s basketball team, the 2021-22 season was, well, very un-Saint Vincent-like. It ended with the first sub-.500 record (8-14, 7-10 Presidents’ Athletic Conference) of coach Jimmy Petruska’s 12-year career. Petruska isn’t one to make excuses, but there were a couple of extenuating factors that contributed to...
Penn State New Kensington women’s basketball team growing in confidence with wins
When Mike McGoff took over the Penn State New Kensington women’s basketball team before this season, he, naturally, wanted to help the program get more wins. In the previous three seasons combined, the Lady Lions had only three wins. But more than that, McGoff wanted respect for his program. Not...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Plum’s Andrew Claassen
For some families, high school sports have an incredible meaning beyond wins and losses. Many siblings get the opportunity to play alongside each other in their respective sports and work together. For Plum senior wrestler Andrew Claassen, both of his siblings wrestle as well — his sisters, Alaina and Addison....
Penn State’s James Franklin announces WR coach Taylor Stubblefield no longer with program
Penn State has been in the market for transfer portal wide receivers for the past month. Now, James Franklin and the Nittany Lions will be looking for someone to coach the position. Taylor Stubblefield is no longer the Nittany Lions’ wide receivers coach. Penn State announced on Sunday night that...
Letter to the editor: Immigrants can help fill jobs
Regarding the many opinions on the lack of blue-collar workers: Our area loses about 1,000-plus people per year to overdoses, plus the thousands who are addicted or imprisoned. Our schools and parents push young people away from the blue-collar lifestyle of getting up every morning, packing your lunch and going...
In brief: Call for pianos, CPR awareness and more around Sewickley
Call for donated pianos Free the Music PGH is an initiative founded by Hudson Colletti. It envisions public pianos throughout Pittsburgh to foster human connection through music, which has the potential to break down the barriers between us. In 2019, they placed three artist-designed pianos free to the public. The...
In brief: Friends of the Riverfront meeting, library events and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Friends of the Riverfront Friends of the Riverfront is working with Verona, Oakmont, Plum and Penn Hills to develop a safe, accessible and sustainable multi-purpose trail stretching from the Allegheny Riverfront in Verona, through Oakmont and Penn Hills along Plum Creek, to Boyce Park in Plum. The plan is being...
Letter to the editor: Let’s get over ourselves and work for good of America
I don’t often voice an opinion publicly on politics, but with that being said: It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat or Republican; I think if we all stand back and look from a bird’s-eye view, which is the way the rest of the world is looking at us,...
Editorial: Pennsylvania must prepare to pay claims
The Pennsylvania Senate last week passed a bill tying together three unrelated proposed constitutional amendments that included compensation for sexual abuse victims, leaving in question whether any of those matters will appear on ballots this year as referendums. The Senate majority wants amendments to require mandatory voter identification, even for...
Plum, Oakmont, Verona area happenings, week of Jan. 16, 2023
Friends of the Riverfront meets Friends of the Riverfront is working with Verona, Oakmont, Plum and Penn Hills to develop a safe, accessible and sustainable multi-purpose trail stretching from the Allegheny Riverfront in Verona, through Oakmont and Penn Hills along Plum Creek, to Boyce Park in Plum. The plan is being...
Hampton area happenings, week of Jan. 16, 2023
Museum hosts Doll Tea, lecture A Doll Tea is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton. The afternoon of tea, treats and crafts is for children ages 5 and older, accompanied by their favorite doll. This event is geared...
The Stroller, Jan. 16, 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. Card party planned Wednesday in Apollo St. James Parish, Apollo, will...
Letter to the editor: EPA’s new soot standards welcome
I appreciate the Trib’s consistent coverage of air quality events. As a Pittsburgh resident, I have grown all too familiar with the smell of “code orange” alerts. Stepping outside, I can often tell without checking the news that the air is thick with soot. This odor is not just an...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 16
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 16....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan.16
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 16....
Dorfman: Amazon and other analysts’ favorite stocks face-planted in 2022
When 2022 began, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) was Wall Street analysts’ favorite stock. Thirty-one analysts said to buy it, with nary a “hold” or “sell” to be heard. The stock fell nearly 50% last year. This is not an anomaly. The other stocks the analytical corps adored when the year began...
3 takeaways: Penguins forward Sidney Crosby loses faceoff to Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns
A really unique moment took place at the start of the third period during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2-1 road loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns won the opening faceoff of the period against Penguins forward Sidney Crosby. With the...
High school sports scores, schedules for Jan. 15, 2023
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Sunday’s results MLK Hoops for Harmony At Chambersburg Harrisburg 65, Aliqiuppa 43 Imani Christian 73, Chester 68 MLK Weekend Showcase At Woodland Hills Geibel 75, Sto-Rox 61 Woodland Hills 64, Clairton 45 Ron Galbreath Classic At Westminster College Shenango 63, Farrell 59 Mercer 62, Laurel...
Dante Cephas, one of top WRs in transfer portal, commits to Penn State
Heir apparent Drew Allar has a new target. Dante Cephas, one of the best wide receivers available in the transfer portal, announced on Sunday that he will continue his career at Penn State. Cephas, a Pittsburgh native and Penn Hills graduate, joins the Nittany Lions after securing 130 catches for...
Experts: LAPD’s repeated tasing of teacher who later died appears excessive
LOS ANGELES — Videos released this week of a teacher who died after Los Angeles police discharged a Taser on him at least six times on a Venice street raises serious concerns about the officers’ tactics, law enforcement experts who reviewed the tapes said. The LAPD’s actions have sparked alarms...
