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Peter Morici: Powell shouldn’t let up in the fight against inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, through the FOMC statement and press conference remarks this month, made clear we’ve made progress fighting inflation, but it’s far too early to quit. Financial markets are proving skeptical — forward contracts anticipate the Fed will increase interest rates a bit further, then start cutting...
Bethel Park gets sticker shock in school renovation costs
The ongoing renovation of Bethel Park’s Independence Middle School will cost a lot more than anticipated. The school has been under construction for about a year. The project, which had an original estimate of $42 million, was split into two phases, with construction spread over two to three years. The...
CDC adds covid vaccines to list of routine vaccines for kids and adults
ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added covid-19 vaccinations to a list of suggested routine immunizations, but they in no way mandate vaccines. The CDC’s vaccine schedule, released Thursday, does not set requirements for vaccines in schools or in the workplace. State and local jurisdictions decide...
Letter to the editor: Is Gov. Ron DeSantis afraid of learning?
In 1671, Gov. William Berkeley of Virginia wrote, “I thank God there are no free schools or printing, for learning has brought disobedience … .” It appears that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis feels the same way. Suzie Morris Stewart...
Fellowship: Kids’ Closet, family-friendly services and more at Sewickley area churches, places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Shabbat Morning Services are held every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Beth Samuel Jewish Center is at 810 Kennedy Drive in Ambridge. For more information, visit bethsamuel.org. Christ Church at Grove Farm Sunday services are at 9 a.m. (traditional) and 11:15 a.m....
Letter to the editor: GOP and ‘fixing’ Social Security
The writer of the letter “Republicans not nihilists” (Feb. 2, TribLIVE), states that “The only fact is Social Security is broken and needs to be reformed. It’s the Republicans who want to fix it.” Below is listed a brief history of past Republican proposed fixes to Social Security programs: 1935:...
Letter to the editor: Ideas to continue Bushy Run reenactments
Here’s some free advice for the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society: Don’t cancel the battlefield reenactment (“Pa. agency explains why it enacted new ‘no force-on-force rule’ for Bushy Run, other sites,” Feb. 6, TribLIVE). Replace the Native American side of the battle with sound effects. There are many local universities...
The Stroller, Feb. 10, 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. Bereavement event for children planned Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of...
Laurels & lances: Big save, big shame
Laurel: To co-workers you can count on. The people you work alongside can be just like family. That means they can be a confidante, a best friend or the person who bugs you more than anything. But sometimes they can also be real lifesavers. For Alexis Simon, a Penn-Trafford special...
Letter to the editor: Stop funding Israeli violence
Clearly the U.S. media inadequately covers the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and pretends that it is a clash of comparable violence. There has been unrelenting violence against Palestinians since the displacement and ethnic cleansing of hundreds of thousands (over 750,000) of Palestinians during the 1948 creation of the state of Israel. Since...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 9, 2023
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Thursday’s results Class 2A Section 4 Chartiers-Houston 55, Carmichaels 29 Class A Section 2 Monessen 66, California 34 Nonsection Derry 60, Homer-Center 58 Summit Academy at Beaver Falls, (n) Friday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m. New Castle at Seneca Valley,...
High school roundup for Feb. 9, 2023: Plum clinches playoff spot with upset win over Indiana
Megan Marston scored 17 points as Plum knocked off Indiana, 58-52, in Section 1-5A girls basketball Thursday night, claiming a WPIAL playoff spot and handing the Indians their first section loss of the season. Camryn Rogers added and Riley Stephans had 12 for the Mustangs (12-9, 6-6). Eve Fiala scored...
McGuffey junior Riley Dunn repeats as WPIAL rifle champion
McGuffey junior Riley Dunn defended her WPIAL rifle championship Thursday, edging out Fredrick Mach of Bethel Park at the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club in Canonsburg. Dunn finished with a score of 200-19x, the same score she won with last year. Mach finished at 200-18x. Bria Bruce and Elizabeth Engle of...
New measure introduced to expel Rep. George Santos from HouseVideo
Rep. George Santos is facing a new push for his expulsion from Congress over his serial lying. The New York Republican was targeted Thursday by Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who unveiled a measure to boot Santos from the House. New York Democratic Reps. Ritchie Torres and Dan Goldman also joined...
Shapiro, Pa. lawmakers face multibillion-dollar budget question after major school funding ruling
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 — A long-awaited ruling on how Pennsylvania funds its public schools could have a seismic impact on state finances in...
Western Pa. Sports Museum adds Franco Harris’ rings to exhibit ahead of Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is on the minds of all sports fans with the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs set for Sunday in Arizona. For those wishing to bask in the ’70s Steelers Super Bowl glory days, the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum in the Strip District...
Taste of SA returns at Sewickley Academy
After a forced hiatus due to covid, the students of Sewickley Academy’s Senior School were excited to return to the celebration of multicultural spirit called A Taste of SA. The event is designed to showcase, celebrate and educate about the many cultures and identities that comprise the academy’s student body....
Sen. Ryan Aument: How the Grinch stole the power grid
As a holiday cold snap gripped Pennsylvania in December, energy officials warned of rolling blackouts and called on families to turn down their thermostats and turn off the decorations. Truly, this was a Christmas gift with batteries not included. How did the power grid become so feeble that your Christmas...
West Virginia’s Gold-Blue spring game set for April 22
West Virginia’s annual Gold-Blue spring football game will be played at 1 p.m. April 22, at Milan Puskar Stadium, the university announced Thursday. The Mountaineers will start spring drills March 21 and hold 15 spring practices, concluding with the Gold-Blue game. Tickets are available for $10 each at wvugame.com or...
Suspect in fatal McKeesport police officer shooting released from hospital
Detectives wheeled the man accused of killing a McKeesport police officer out of UPMC Presbyterian hospital Thursday morning. Johnathan J. Morris was dressed in a hospital gown, with his right leg in a walking boot and a white blanket draped across his lap. Under that blanket, securing the suspect’s hands,...
Pittsburgh teenager charged in Johnstown homicide
JOHNSTOWN — Johnstown police have filed charges against a Pittsburgh teenager in connection with the Jan. 23 murder on Park Avenue in the Moxham section of Johnstown. Michael Cogdell, 18, is facing a criminal homicide charge and two felony counts of aggravated assault, according to court records. Authorities successfully identified...
Native Americans renew protests of Kansas City Chiefs mascot
PHOENIX — Two years ago as the Kansas City Chiefs were vying for a second consecutive Super Bowl victory in Tampa, Florida, there was one group outside Raymond James Stadium picketing their appearance. Native American protesters were calling for the Chiefs to drop their name, logo and their trademark “war...
Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for seat on board
Activist investor Nelson Peltz has called off a proxy fight with Disney one day after newly returned CEO Bob Iger announced a major restructuring of the company that includes thousands of job cuts. Peltz phoned into CNBC on Thursday to say that his firm, Trian Fund Management, got everything it...
Letter to the editor: Pope’s call on homosexuality a welcome step forward
There are currently over 65 countries throughout the world in which homosexual relations are classified as a criminal offense; indeed, in several countries, a person can be executed for being gay. Pope Francis’ historic call for the global decriminalization of homosexuality is a historic step forward for LGBTQ individuals, their...
