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McLaughlin Run Park in Bridgeville now open
Construction on the many improvements to McLaughlin Run Park is nearing completion. At Bridgeville’s June 14 council meeting, council authorized the rental of the two new picnic shelters at a reduced rate of $35 for residents – they currently do not have electric service like the borough’s other shelters. Recent...
Tim Dahlberg: A different U.S. Open than imagined at Torrey Pines
The spectacular ocean vistas will fill TV screens as usual, along with the obligatory shots of hang gliders prancing above the cliffs of Southern California. In an era where betting is the rage, there’s probably a bookie somewhere who will offer an over/under on the number of times fans at...
Letter to the editor: Jeannette sewage fees out of line
As a resident of Jeannette for many years, I fail to understand why we must pay such exorbitant fees for sewage. Our fees are a flat rate of $165 per quarter, $660 per year regardless of water consumption. Neighboring municipalities’ sewage rates are in line with water consumption. We have...
Letter to the editor: Banish the divisiveness
As I watched Memorial Day celebrations on television, I remembered learning the words to all the military anthems in school music classes. Then the late news came on and brought me back to today’s reality. I’m glad I’m old and lived in a time where there was more honest patriotism...
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall offering Experience Kits
One thing I appreciate more and more the longer I live in Allegheny County is our region’s connection to its rich history. Here in Carnegie, examples abound, from the beautiful Library & Music Hall building where I’m lucky to spend my workdays, to the dedicated volunteers who run our Historical...
Editorial: Lower impact fees mean real pain for local governments
Natural gas drilling does not translate to money in the bank for local governments. In 2020, while prices on items such as hand sanitizer and commodities including lumber went through the roof, other numbers dropped through the floor. One of those was natural gas, which hit a low of $1.66...
The Stroller, June 16, 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. Free Pot Love luncheon planned Saturday Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will host its free monthly takeout Pot Love Dinner at...
Letter to the editor: Cashless PNC Park is bad policy
In the middle of May, I took my daughter to watch the Pirates at PNC Park. She loves going to the ballpark and watching the Pirates. Unbeknownst to me, the ballpark had initiated a policy of not accepting cash, but only debit or credit cards. I had brought $120 cash...
High school sports scores, schedules for June 15, 2021
High schools Baseball PIAA playoffs Class 6A Finals Friday’s schedule La Salle College vs. North Allegheny at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Penn State, 4:30 p.m. Class 5A Finals Thursday’s schedule Bethel Park vs. Red Land at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Penn State, 4:30 p.m. Class 4A Finals Friday’s...
Penn-Trafford adopts nearly $61M budget for 2021-2022; ups taxes by 1 mill
The Penn-Trafford School Board adopted a nearly $61 million budget Monday that raises taxes by 1 mill but still has a $900,000 shortfall. The initial motion for a budget with a 2-mill increase failed. Board member Toni Ising then suggested an alternative motion with a 1-mill increase, which passed. A...
Man-down Riverhounds edge Indy Eleven on the road
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds played the final 31 minutes of Tuesday’s game a man short but still managed to earn a 1-0 victory over Indy Eleven (3-4-1) at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. Tommy Williamson scored on a free kick in the 37th minute to provide the winning tally for the Riverhounds...
Pirates farm report for June 15, 2021: Indianapolis pitchers combine for 3-hitter
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 19-17) rolled past Memphis (Cardinals), 6-1. Five Indians pitchers combined for a three-hitter. RHP Steven Wright (3-2, 4.57) allowed one run on two hits with six strikeouts in five innings to earn the win. LF Jared Oliva (.250) was 2 for 4 with a walk in his second...
5 things to watch for in Biden’s meeting with Vladimir PutinVideo
WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden has his first head-of-state sit-down with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, it will be a test of mettle and wills, each leader confident in his ability to hold the upper hand over the other. Both have been fixtures in global politics for years, but...
Column: Spieth can see progress in return to Open and TorreyVideo
SAN DIEGO — Jordan Spieth is more interested in what lies ahead than what’s in his rearview mirror. This week affords him a chance to look back because it’s the U.S. Open, and it’s Torrey Pines. Both represent a low point and a turning point in the rough road back....
Crafton man pleads guilty to obstruction stemming from 2020 George Floyd protests in Pittsburgh
A Crafton man who already pleaded guilty in state court to charges stemming from last year’s protests in Downtown Pittsburgh over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota entered a similar plea Tuesday in federal court. Raekwon Blankenship, 25, pleaded guilty to a single count of obstruction of law enforcement...
Wolf, Pa. Democrats again push for passage of LGBTQ discrimination protections
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 — As people around the country celebrate Pride month, Gov. Tom Wolf again called on the state’s Republican-led legislature to...
Mt. Washington man gets 5 years in prison for having gun that killed 3-year-old girl
A defense attorney argued on Tuesday that her client should be sentenced based on the crime he’d pleaded guilty to — not ones committed in the past, or one he might have committed but was never charged with. A prosecutor countered, telling the judge that he needed to look at...
Rich Askey: Say no to largest transfer of taxpayer dollars out of public schools in Pa. history
Every June, Pennsylvania’s educators and parents find themselves in familiar territory — pleading with state lawmakers to increase funding that their public schools desperately need to educate students and keep up with expenses. Still, many school districts find themselves doing more with less year after year as they contend with...
GOP’s major election overhaul advances in Pa. House as Democrats call it a ‘farce’
This article is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting project covering local election integrity and voting access. SpotlightPA 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. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Republicans in the state House advanced their...
Fire company’s carnival returns to Lower Burrell
The annual Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 carnival is back. The event serves as a key fundraiser for the VFC and was canceled last year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Guests may purchase individual ride tickets or buy a Ride-All-Night wrist band for $20 each. The carnival opened...
Here’s why the Green Bay Packers should trade Aaron Rodgers
The Green Bay Packers should trade Aaron Rodgers. President Mark Murphy should stop taking public digs at the “complicated fella” playing quarterback for his franchise — as Murphy did last Thursday at an event at Lambeau Field — and start focusing on the King’s ransom he might receive in a...
Republican election bill pushed ahead over Dems’ objections
HARRISBURG — Republicans on a legislative committee Tuesday pushed out a multifaceted proposal to revamp Pennsylvania election law, a bill backers said would make need improvements and standardize procedures. Democrats were dead-set against it, insisting that many of its purported upgrades were unworkable or would, in practice, make voting more...
Theft among charges handled by Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey Herbst on June 7, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases June 7. 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 l Victoria Robertson, 27, of Clearwater, Fla., on charges of receiving stolen property...
Drugs, harassment among charges filed by Monroeville police May 26 to June 4
The following charges were filed May 26 to June 4 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police: l Anna Mishkov, 26, of Monroeville with retail theft and criminal conspiracy. Charges were filed May 27 in connection with an incident along the 200 block of...
Tierra Bradford: Zappala’s plea deal folly reinforces need for audit of DA’s office
On June 2, news broke that Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala sent an email to his office prohibiting staff from offering plea deals to the clients of defense attorney Milton Raiford. This email was sent several days after Raiford made remarks, on the record, about how the district attorney’s...
