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U.S. Rep. Scott Perry argues for constitutional protections in phone seizure case
Attorneys for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry argued in court Thursday that federal investigators should not have unfettered access to Perry’s cellphone communications because of Constitutional protections against questioning a sitting Congressman for his or her legislative activities. Perry, a Republican from Carroll Township, York County, is one of several Republican...
Freeport’s Julia Cummings steps up in finals to win WPIBL girls singles bowling title
Freeport senior Julia Cummings bowled perfectly well in qualifying at the WPIBL girls singles championships Thursday at AMF Mt. Lebanon Lanes. She rolled a 584 series with a high game of 214 – nothing to sneeze at and good enough for fourth place. Once the single-elimination, step-ladder finals started, though,...
Pa. House set to vote on bill giving childhood sexual abuse survivors chance for justice
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse who have been waiting for a chance to seek justice may see positive movement in that direction Friday in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The chamber has positioned two separate pieces of legislation for a vote that would lift the statute of limitations on childhood...
Students at Aquinas Academy in Hampton earn awards at regional science competition
Eighth-graders at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton earned awards at the Region 7 Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition at Baldwin High School on Feb. 4. Under the guidance of science teachers Ellen Kaffenes and Dorina Manolache, the 20 participating students from Aquinas Academy earned 16 first-place awards and...
Hampton Community Library offers variety of programs
Hampton Community Library congratulates its “Soup”er Bowl contest winners: Champion Costakis Copeland for his chicken and corn chowder; runner-up John Parrish III, Nana’s Italian wedding soup; and fan favorite Max Hardman, Garlic Express. The library announces programs to help welcome spring: • It’s A Wonderful World: Drop-in Storytime, 10: 30...
Lent begins with ashes in the North Allegheny area
Lent began on Feb. 22 with the distribution of ashes in churches throughout the North Allegheny area, including St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church on McAleer Road in Franklin Township. The church also hosted a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper the day before on Feb. 21. Shrove Tuesday is a traditional day of...
David Kennedy: Pa. has a growing crisis in recruitment, retention of police officers
As Pennsylvania families gather around their dinner tables, I hope they’ll say a small prayer for the three Pennsylvania police officers we’ve already lost this year: Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire, McKeesport Police Officer Sean Sluganski and Temple University Officer Christopher Fitzgerald. McIntire, Sluganski and Fitzgerald made the ultimate sacrifice....
Peter Morici: What America needs to hear from Ron DeSantis
American presidential politics needs a shake-up. Enter Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Democrats are nervous about President Biden’s age, but judging by the State of the Union address, he’s running for a second term. Former President Donald Trump remains viable among Republican voters, partly because DeSantis is not well known enough...
Aldi groceries can now be ordered on-demand via DoorDash
Aldi customers can now have their groceries delivered on-demand by DoorDash. DoorDash said Aldi has been one of the most requested grocer by its customers since it launched in 2020. The delivery service, DoorDash said, will be available for nearly all Aldi locations in 38 states. Customers can shop for...
Letter to the editor: Let’s cut Congress’ expenses instead
Just saw a news clip of President Joe Biden talking about raising the debt ceiling. He was asking where cuts to the new budget would come from if we don’t raise it. He went on using his usual scare tactics: “Do we cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans’ programs?” I...
Hill District native hosts jazz jams, nurtures young talent in Pittsburgh
Back in the day, the Hill District’s Crawford Grill was the place to be — especially for jazz musicians trying to make their mark on Pittsburgh’s music scene. Today, one Hill District saxophonist is keeping that tradition alive, nurturing city jazz musicians one gig at a time. “I’m from the...
Monroeville EMT accused of faking $30K worth of hours on time card
A Monroeville Fire Department EMT is facing charges that accuse him of marking up his time card with hundreds of fraudulent hours, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. Samuel Levy, 33, of Monroeville was paid more than $30,000 in undue wages, a criminal complaint claims. He faces charges...
Letter to the editor: Ziccarelli should use her own vehicle
My compliments to Rich Cholodofsky for his well-written article “Westmoreland DA crash racks up nearly $33,000 in SUV repairs” (Feb. 16, TribLIVE). This is what investigative journalism should be — unbiased reportage, allowing readers to form their own opinions. With that said, why is county District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli “claiming...
Editorial: Adult crimes and juvenile defendants pose unique challenges
In Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, significant charges have been pressed against kids who can’t even drive yet. A 14-year-old already on probation is charged in a fatal shooting in Carrick. A 16-year-old is charged with providing the gun to a 15-year-old for a planned robbery; the 15-year-old was subsequently shot...
The Stroller, Feb. 23, 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. Indoor concert to benefit local police departments The Back the Blue...
Letter to the editor: Science or not, medical marijuana can help
Regarding the letter “Anxiety and medical marijuana” (Feb. 13, TribLIVE): Much like this paper’s cartoons Marmaduke and The Lockhorns, this made me laugh. I found myself questioning the motives of the letter-writer, a psychiatrist. I have never sought a medical marijuana card, and I have no reason to think he...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 22, 2023
High schools WPIAL playoffs Boys Class 6A Quarterfinals Friday’s schedule Norwin (14-8) at New Castle (20-2), 7 p.m.; Butler (14-7) at Mt. Lebanon (15-7), 7 p.m.; Seneca Valley (9-12) at Upper St. Clair (14-8), 7 p.m.; Baldwin (12-10) vs. Central Catholic (13-9) at Gateway, 7 p.m. Class 5A Quarterfinals Wednesday’s...
Gateway fights off 4th-quarter rally to stop McKeesport
Because the teams split a pair of section meetings this season, the Gateway boys basketball team knew No. 12 McKeesport was for real way before the Tigers upset No. 5 Moon in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs last week. If the Gators needed another reminder, it...
High school roundup for Feb. 22, 2023: No. 11 Aliquippa girls knock off No. 3 Serra Catholic
Aunesty Johnson scored a game-high 23 points and Angel Henry had 20 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, to lead No. 11 Aliquippa to a 60-56 overtime win over No. 3 Serra Catholic in the WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball quarterfinals Wednesday. The Quips (12-9) will...
Penn Hills too much for Mars in Class 5A quarterfinals
Throughout the 2022-23 season, the Penn Hills Indians have flexed their muscles, athleticism and length to have a lot of success, in search of a WPIAL title, which would be the sixth in program history. The story was no different Wednesday in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals, as the Indians...
High-scoring duo sends Geibel past Neighborhood Academy in Class A thriller
Before Wednesday’s WPIAL Class A quarterfinal showdown between fourth-seeded Geibel and fifth-seeded Neighborhood Academy, Geibel coach Don Porter instinctively pointed out that the game would be decided in the final four minutes. Actually, it came down to the final seconds. After trailing for more than three quarters, the Gators put...
Mike Pompeo’s PAC made bulk book order on the same day his memoir was released
A political action committee founded by the former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent more than $42,000 on a bulk order of books the same day his memoir “Never Give An Inch” went on sale. Champion American Values, Pompeo’s PAC launched in 2021, reported spending $42,181.97 at Bulkbooks.com, a site...
Carlynton boys take care of business against Monessen in quarters
In a battle of the top two defenses in Class A, No. 3 Carlynton was able to find its offense in the middle quarters and put constant pressure on No. 6 Monessen as the visiting Greyhounds fell in the WPIAL quarterfinals 62-39 on Wednesday night. Monessen only scored in the...
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner subpoenaed in Jan. 6 investigationVideo
Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, have been subpoenaed in the criminal investigation into Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Special counsel Jack Smith wants Kushner and Ivanka Trump to testify in front of a federal grand jury about Donald Trump’s...
Orlando TV news journalist, child killed as ‘multiple people’ shot near earlier homicide scene
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando TV journalist and a child were shot and killed Wednesday evening near a crime scene where a woman was found shot to death earlier in the day, in a brutal spate of violence in Pine Hills that prompted widespread shock and grief. Orange County Sheriff...
