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Pittsburgh, Philadelphia move ahead with plastic bag bans as Pa.’s preemption nears its end
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 — Cities and townships hoping to ban plastic bags within their borders may finally have the legal authority to do...
Bethel Park Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards
Three Girl Scouts from Bethel Park were among the 56 who earned their Gold Awards in the past year. The girls were recognized June 19 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry. The Gold Award is one of the highest achievements in Girl Scouting. According to a news release, while...
The Espy Post and First Bull Run, 160 years later
Later this month — July 21, to be exact — we will mark the 160th anniversary of the first major land battle of the Civil War at Bull Run. It was on the fields around Manassas, Va., only 25 miles from Washington, D.C., that some 60,000 Union and Confederate soldiers...
Letter to the editor: The audacity of Coke
I question the motives of Coca-Cola and other Atlanta-based companies boycotting the MLB All-Star Game and forcing the game’s move to Denver. Many Atlanta restaurant, hotel and stadium workers, many minorities, will not have the advantage of baseball fans nationwide coming to town. This only to protest honest voting measures...
Editorial: Some drug laws catch wrong targets
The world of illegal substances can create webs of other social or legal problems — child or domestic abuse, theft, assault, death. Those problems then have to be handled by the government, which can mean new laws being written or old ones being tweaked. Yet government involvement almost always means...
Letter to the editor: Radiologist assistants key to effective care
Having worked in health care for nearly 30 years, I am passionate about ensuring timely access to quality care for patients. Unfortunately, even before the covid-19 pandemic, there was a shortage of radiologists in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. Thus, our seniors, especially those in rural areas, already were facing...
Pirates farm report for June 29, 2021: Solid start for Quinn Priester
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-23) lost 9-3 to Iowa (Cubs). LHP Cam Vieaux, in his first Triple-A start of the season, gave up seven runs, four earned, on five hits in 2⅔ innings. He allowed two home runs. 1B Will Craig went 1 for 4 and hit his eighth home run. SS...
McConnell says federal standard may be needed to protect college sports
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday federal legislation “probably is necessary” to protect college sports after a Supreme Court ruling that loosened the NCAA’s control and cleared the way for greater compensation for student athletes. McConnell said there now are a variety of state laws regarding...
Extension eases application crunch for municipalities seeking pandemic relief
Some area municipalities were scrambling this week to submit applications for federal pandemic relief funding, with an initial deadline looming Wednesday. They got a break from that crunch when officials extended that deadline by a month. The state Department of Community and Economic Development “started urging municipalities to apply as...
Woman accuses Allegheny County judge of victim blaming at sentencing in sexual assault case
A woman who was sexually assaulted lashed out Tuesday at the Allegheny County judge who presided over her offender’s trial, saying his verdict and the language he used with her was victim blaming. “I came to trial hoping for and expecting justice for being assaulted,” she said at the sentencing...
Hillcrest Presbyterian to observe July 4 with colonial reenactment of outdoor worship service
On the Fourth of July, the Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church will observe Independence Day with a colonial reenactment of an outdoor Presbyterian worship service on the Pennsylvania frontier. The 10 a.m. service will feature Dr. John Lolla’s preaching and psalms from the 1645 Scottish Psalter. Hillcrest’s celebration of America’s 245th...
The Stroller, June 30, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Christmas In July party planned July 10 in West Leechburg The Small Town, Loud Voice dance party fundraiser to benefit the...
State Sen. Kim Ward recovering from mastectomyVideo
State Sen. Kim Ward, R-Hempfield, underwent a double mastectomy at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh on Monday, according to a video she posted on her official Twitter account. She posted a thank you message to Twitter on Tuesday morning as well. Ward announced in May she was undergoing treatment for...
‘Today’ show episodes to be released as podcast
Now you can get Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on the go. NBC News’ “Today” show is being made available in podcast form, giving the four-hour morning show a wider reach for viewers, the network announced Monday. “Starting today, listeners can get their daily dose of news, headlines and the...
Photos: 2021 Cinderella Ball
Though the Cinderella Ball is traditionally held in January, the pandemic postponed it to June 26 at the Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley. There, 10 debutantes made their formal entrance into society during the 95th Cinderella Ball – Pittsburgh’s oldest fundraiser and the second longest-running debutante ball in the United...
DUI, assault charges handled by Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey Herbst on June 21, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases June 21. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Joshua Vanderpool, 23, of Pitcairn on charges of sexual assault, involuntary deviate...
DUI, drug charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court June 21, 2021
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Cameron Faber, 36, of Penn Hills on charges of burglary, criminal conspiracy...
Theft, firearms charges among those filed by Monroeville police June 9, 2021
The following charges were filed June 9 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police: • Michael Farneth, 38, of Monroeville with two counts of theft by unlawful taking. Charges were filed June 9 in connection with an incident along the 4300 block of Northern...
Ronald Linden: Changing the rules — in life as in baseball
The Little League World series began in Pennsylvania in 1947 and for most of the next 20 years, American teams won. Then, as baseball grew in popularity in other parts of the world, Asian teams began to take the championship. Teams from Taiwan and Japan took all but one title...
Letter to the editor: Liberals’ class envy will cost Americans dearly
I have never understood class envy. I think most liberals are guilty of this behavior. It is vindictive, punishing people who take risks and succeed. Also, it is very expensive. Rich people will pay more but they will pass their increased expenses on to their customers. No one wins. In...
Living with Children: These 4 words are the most powerful in a parent’s vocabulary
We interrupt this weekly column with a three-question quiz, following which you will find the correct answers. 1. True or false? Telling a child that her feelings concerning a decision you have made are irrelevant and that you will not discuss the matter with her is likely to cause psychological...
Summer films, CARE workshops and more in Sewickley’s Nonprofit Corner
Editor’s note: The Nonprofit Corner is a new weekly listing of the Sewickley area’s nonprofit events and fundraisers. To have your information listed, email Sewickley Herald editor Katie Green at kgreen@triblive.com. Sweetwater Center for the Arts 200 Broad St., Sewickley. 412-741-4405. sweetwaterartcenter.org. Art classes Summer registration is open. Sweetwater Center...
Fourth of July celebrations in Carnegie, South Fayette area
Carnegie Carnegie Park will host an Independence Day Celebration beginning at 2 p.m. July 3. There will be live music, food trucks, games, fireworks and more. The Pitcher Party Skate Tournament will take place at 2 p.m. for those under 17 and at 3 p.m. for those over 18. A...
Letter to the editor: Youngwood mine fields
If any of you unlucky people either live or drive through the small town of Youngwood, I’m sure you’ve noticed that the roads are like minefields. They say it’s to make improvements to all the underground systems and the roads themselves. I don’t know who the genius is who decided...
Police: Man last seen in Highland Park no longer considered missing
UPDATE: Pittsburgh Police said Wednesday that “new information has come to light” and Paglia is no longer considered missing. Pittsburgh police are seeking help in locating a man who has been missing since Monday afternoon. Luke Paglia, 50, is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has...
