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Carnegie man acquitted of 2021 Scott stabbing death
A Carnegie man accused of killing a 70-year-old man at a homeless encampment in Scott last year was found not guilty Friday. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Bruce Beemer announced his verdict in the nonjury trial following three days of testimony, which began on Nov. 1. Vendell Nasir III, 29,...
Gary Franks: Democrats’ use of the ‘family card’ is disgraceful
I hate when the Democratic Party and their supportive liberal media use a person’s family member to attack, hurt or help a Black candidate for office. In most instances the family member is used to hurt the Black candidate if he is a Republican and help the Black candidate if...
Zappala criticizes Gainey administration, Pittsburgh police over response to city violence
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. on Friday criticized Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and the city’s police department for failing to curb violence and ensure that the public feels safe. “You have to have the cooperation of the elected officials,” Zappala said. “The city’s a problem right now....
Zappala to seek 7th term as Allegheny County district attorneyVideo
Surrounded by hundreds of people representing many of Pittsburgh’s labor unions, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. on Friday announced he will seek a seventh term in office. Zappala, a Democrat from Fox Chapel, made the announcement at the Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Christmas party in the Champions...
Penn State’s Pat Kraft on the future of Beaver Stadium: ‘I wanna make this building better’
STATE COLLEGE — Iconic Beaver Stadium has been around since 1960. And Penn State AD Pat Kraft intends to make sure the current home of the Nittany Lions is the future home of the program. Renovation is the word to associate with Beaver Stadium moving forward. Kraft also made it...
Ken Ho: Mpox, AIDS, covid-19 show challenges of targeting public health messaging without causing stigma
During infectious disease outbreaks, clinicians and public health officials are tasked with providing accurate guidance for the public on how to stay safe and protect themselves and their loved ones. However, sensationalized media coverage can distort how the public perceives new emerging infections, including where they come from and how...
Most of the ‘Sister Wives’ have left Kody Brown. What’s next for the TLC show?
Kody Brown and his “sister wives” are no more. At least for now. Meri Brown, 51, of TLC’s reality TV show “Sister Wives” confirmed this week that she has ended her 32-year marriage to Kody Brown, 53. She is the most recent partner to leave Kody. While the show is...
What helped ID the ‘Boy in the Box?’ His mother’s family dabbles in genetic genealogy
PHILADELPHIA — It’s the ultimate rabbit hole of hobbies: genetic genealogy. There are legions of self-taught ancestry bloodhounds who upload their DNA to multiple databases in search of kin who did likewise, plugging gaps in their family tree. Joseph Augustus Zarelli’s biological mother had third and fourth cousins who did...
Chartiers Valley Middle School named ‘School to Watch’
Chartiers Valley Middle School has been named a PA Don Eichhorn Schools: “Schools to Watch.” The designation recognizes the level of academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational structures and processes at the school. “What an honor to be recognized for our outstanding team and their commitment to helping...
3 takeaways: Penguins defenseman Kris Letang sets short-handed goal record
Three takeaways from the Penguins’ 4-2 win in Florida on Thursday night: Short story Defenseman Kris Letang scored the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first goal, setting a team record in the process. Letang’s score at 4:17 of the second period, on a two-on-one with forward Bryan Rust, was short-handed and allowed him...
2023 NFL mock draft: First-round projections
With four weeks remaining in the NFL’s regular season, the Houston Texans are an odds-on favorite to secure the top overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. This shouldn’t surprise anyone. Most of us expected the Texans to be the worst team in the league. The intrigue currently comes with...
Tarentum trash collection fee unchanged but will be limited to 1 container
Tarentum residents will pay the same for garbage collection in 2023 but will no longer have unlimited service. Council was notified in October that Waste Management was not able to extend the borough’s current contract that provides unlimited service because of a lack of drivers. The borough advertised for bids...
How does ‘Titanic’ hold up 25 years later? A few things are different these days
If you were a person interested in movies 25 years ago, you might remember hearing that James Cameron’s “Titanic” was on target to be a legendary flop. “Can a disaster epic about an epic disaster avoid the very fate it dramatizes?” asked a story in The Washington Post about six...
Letter to the editor: Climate change and wealth redistribution
A preacher I saw on TV said human-caused climate change is a hoax used as a ploy by globalists to redistribute wealth. Globalists want no rich countries, no poor countries, no borders. They want everyone to be the same. They think that will prevent future wars. David Rockefeller was an...
Pine-Richland School Board approves administrative staff changes
Pine-Richland School District will welcome some new faces and say farewell to a familiar one in the next few months. The district’s director of student services and special education, Noel Hustwit, who has been with the district since 2012, is retiring in March. Initially hired as the director of special...
Advent services, Torah yoga and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Shabbat Morning Services are held every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Kabbalat Shabbat Services (via Zoom), 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Torah Yoga, 8:45 a.m. Dec. 17. Join Jennifer Ferris-Glick via Zoom for mindful yoga and meditation. Free for all ages. Annual Chanukah Party...
Letter to the editor: Nation deserves better than Biden
M. Lou Harrison, your letter “Remember these things about Trump” (Oct. 31, TribLIVE) was a perfect fit for the current political environment, where, given the choice between a brain surgeon and a lame brain, the latter is chosen. While you cited my letter “Before voting, ask yourself if you’re happy...
The Stroller, Dec. 16, 2022: 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. Lower Burrell American Legion to host free Christmas Day dinner Members...
Laurels & lances: Blight, gas and RSV
Laurel: To a little housekeeping. Westmoreland County has made tackling blight a priority. County commissioners put their stamp of approval on that idea when they carved off $10.4 million of the county’s American Rescue Plan money to dedicate toward mitigation efforts. That got started this week with the demolition of...
Letter to the editor: Big cats belong in the wild
As an animal advocate concerned about public safety, I am thrilled that the Big Cat Public Safety Act finally passed through both chambers and is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk. This no-brainer legislation restricts private ownership of big cats like lions and tigers. It also makes it illegal for...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 15, 2022
High Schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Thursday’s results Class 4A Section 2 North Catholic 75, Ambridge 48 Nonsection Brashear 61, Cornell 34 Derry 81, Greensburg Salem 68 Ellwood City 56, Western Beaver 45 Jefferson-Morgan 48, Frazier 47 Knoch 51, Valley 42 Mapletown 57, Avella 35 Mars 80, Kiski Area 63 Propel...
High school roundup for Dec. 15, 2022: Norwin girls go to 6-0; Ellwood City’s Joe Roth scores 1,000th point
Lauren Palangio scored 15 points, and Kendall Berger added 10 as Norwin won its sixth straight game to start the season, defeating reigning WPIAL Class 5A champion South Fayette, 43-40, on Thursday night in nonsection girls basketball. Trailing 28-22 at halftime, Norwin (6-0) outscored South Fayette 21-12 in the second...
Crash in Penn Hills leaves 5 people hospitalized, 1 critical
A woman was in critical condition Thursday night and three other women and a child riding with her were also hurt in a two-car crash on Frankstown Road in Penn Hills. An Allegheny County Police spokesman said the crash occurred at about 6:50 p.m. in the 10900 block of Frankstown...
School board in Pa. wants to ban teachers from advocating ‘social policy’ issues. ACLU fears it would target LGBTQ students
The Central Bucks school board is advancing a policy that would ban staff members from advocating to students about “partisan, political or social policy issues,” a proposal critics said would have a chilling effect on teachers. The policy — a revision of an earlier proposal put on hold last month...
Lower Valley Community Food Bank holds its Christmas food and gift distribution
Food was laid out waiting to be passed out Thursday during the Lower Valley Community Food Bank’s Christmas food and gift distribution at the Springdale Municipal Building. Food bank volunteers and members of the Springdale High School National Honor Society passed out food, gift certificates and toys for local residents...
