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‘Covid’s not done with us, and I’m not done with covid,’ Fauci says, as he prepares to step down from his post
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci knew he was being turned into a villain of the far-right early on in the coronavirus pandemic, when President Donald Trump’s administration stopped defending him. It was the result of a series of choices Fauci stands by to this day, despite all the grief it...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem’s Aaron Tressler
When the WPIAL Class 2A cross country championships began Oct. 27 at Cal (Pa.), 231 boys from across the district were in the field. Greensburg Salem’s Aaron Tressler finished ahead of all but 14 of them. Tressler, who turned in a time of 17 minutes, 22.80 seconds, mostly was satisfied...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Plum’s Ben Pittman
The Plum boys soccer team has had a lot of success this season, winning a section title and punching a ticket to the PIAA tournament for the first time in 17 years. Contributing greatly to the team’s success is senior center midfielder Ben Pittman. “It feels good for sure that...
Penn-Trafford grad Malia Kearns eager to build on solid freshman season with RMU women’s soccerVideo
When Robert Morris women’s soccer coach Chris Shaw was recruiting Penn-Trafford’s Malia Kearns, he envisioned her as someone who could come in and help the program right away. Looking back on Kearns’ recently completed freshman season, Shaw saw nothing to disprove his initial impression. The diminutive forward was one of...
Freeport grad Erica Lampus quickly grows into prominent role for Shippensburg volleyball teamVideo
Erica Lampus admitted she had tempered her expectations. After all, freshmen normally don’t crack the starting lineup or even see regular playing time at the college level. On top of that, the Shippensburg women’s volleyball team she was joining had a couple of established back-row players. The Freeport grad said...
2022 All-WPIAL field hockey players recognized
The WPIAL Field Hockey Coaches Association announced its postseason awards for the 2022 season. Here’s a look at the All-WPIAL honorees: Class 3A Isla Abrams, North Allegheny, jr., forward* Jessica Albertson, Pine-Richland, jr., forward Danielle Deer, Pine-Richland, sr., defender* Autumn Dowiak, Mt. Lebanon, so., midfielder Addison Evan, Mt. Lebanon, so.,...
David DePape’s dark journey from Obama backer to QAnon extremist accused in Pelosi attack
RICHMOND, Calif. — To co-workers who knew David DePape a few years ago, he was a gentle, quiet carpenter who liked to watch “Game of Thrones” and “Stranger Things” and brought sunflower seeds to his worksite to feed birds and squirrels. “Everybody liked him,” said Frank Ciccarelli, 76, a carpenter...
Concert trifecta: Pink, Lizzo, Foreigner announce Pittsburgh stopsVideo
Two pop music superstars and an arena rock band will be making their way to Pittsburgh in 2023 for concerts announced Monday. Pink’s Summer Carnival is visiting 21 cities, including PNC Park on Aug. 5. She will be joined by Brandi Carlile, Grouplove and KidCutUp. Tickets for the three-time Grammy...
Joni Mitchell tells Elton John what fans have hoped for: A new album might be comingVideo
We might be able to expect a new release from Joni Mitchell soon in the wake of her surprise summer appearance at the Newport Folk Festival. The “Both Sides Now” artist shared the news in a new interview on Apple Music 1’s “Elton John’s Rocket Hour.” “I’ve seen you through...
The ultimate guide to Chicago’s Italian beef
CHICAGO — At last, the Italian beef is having a moment. While deep-dish and Chicago-style hot dogs long ago achieved national fame, the Italian beef was one of those dishes with only limited appeal outside of Chicagoland. But now publications like The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times...
Evan W. Wolfson: Social Security benefits and long covid
The article “People with long covid face barriers to government disability benefits” (Nov. 10, TribLIVE) suggests it is difficult to obtain Social Security benefits on the basis of disability. This is certainly true, as a majority of applicants are denied at the initial determination level. What is misleading is that...
Warner Bros. quashed an unauthorized Joker movie. Inside the director’s fight to save itVideo
On the eve of the premiere of “The People’s Joker,” a parody origin story envisioning the Batman villain as a transgender woman trying to break into comedy, Vera Drew thought she was in the clear. The filmmaker, who jokingly calls herself “the transgender Forrest Gump of alternative comedy” after working...
Thousands of experts hired to aid public health departments are losing their jobs
As covid-19 raged, roughly 4,000 highly skilled epidemiologists, communication specialists and public health nurses were hired by a nonprofit tied to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to plug the holes at battered public health departments on the front lines. But over the past few months, the majority of...
Letter to the editor: Post-election hope
As we conclude another election season basking in the glory of our completed patriotic duty, we find hope in a new group of representatives. We should all take a moment to remember that we don’t have Jeffrey Epstein’s client list yet. At least democracy is safe, and the political ads...
Letter to the editor: Voters voted for democracy
I am so optimistic and encouraged by Tuesday’s election, not because of Republican or Democratic wins, but because of the voters themselves. Voters across the country stepped up in unprecedented numbers to vote for democracy, the Constitution, civility and the rule of law. They chose both Republican and Democratic candidates...
Letter to the editor: Destroying Youngwood
Well, Youngwood, I thought the only geniuses were in the Biden administration, but after over a year of having almost every street in town torn up, I stand corrected. If covid didn’t close our businesses, this mess is sure to do it. I find it hard to believe someone actually...
In brief: CARE workshops, toy pickup and more in the Sewickley area
Laughlin Children’s Center CARE Workshops Register for one of the Laughlin Children’s Center’s popular and informative Care Workshops presented by Dr. Gail Mangan, a highly acclaimed adolescent psychologist. CARE training includes an educational component and active practice for general use by adults who interact with children of all ages in...
In brief: Leaf collection, holiday events and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Leaf and yard composting program Penn Hills will continue to collect leaves, garden residue (flowers and plants with no roots attached), and small shrubbery and tree trimmings (less than a half inch in diameter, no roots), on Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5. Bags must be placed curbside on Sunday...
Hampton area happenings, week of Nov. 14, 2022
Church to host ‘BOB’ concert A “BOB” Concert — Bells, Organ and Brass — is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 2554 Wildwood Road, Hampton. The event is part of the newly established Saints Martha & Mary Parish Concert Series, which will foster a...
In brief: North Hills Genealogists to meet, holiday events and more in Pine, Richland
North Hills Genealogists On Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., North Hills Genealogists will host an online, free and open to the public, the fall round-table discussion. Join for an evening of sharing questions, answers and helpful hints. Attendees may pose their own questions and comments or just sit back and...
Letter to the editor: Pa. voters’ Forrest Gump choices
As the legendary Tom Hanks character Forrest Gump said, “Stupid is as stupid does.” This is certainly the case when the majority of Pennsylvanians choose to keep the same party in power that has over the course of only two years caused record high inflation and thrown the U.S. economy...
The Stroller, Nov. 14, 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. Saxonburg woman’s club to place wreaths on vets’ headstones GFWC Saxonburg...
Letter to the editor: We must address global hunger
The global hunger crisis cannot wait. Congress must reauthorize the Global Food Security Act. Since 2019, the number of people who face acute food insecurity has almost tripled from 135 million to 345 million. Food prices have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, and the war...
Editorial: Time is running out for Congress to save local news
Local journalism is a cornerstone of democracy. It is a vital source of information for communities across the country. Newsrooms cover local politics, high school sports, local business openings, cultural events and other matters that help a community remain vibrant and connected. But the industry is facing an existential crisis...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 14
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 14....
