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6 Leetsdale Democrats running for 4 council spots on November ballot
Editor’s note: Sewickley Herald is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, six Democrats are vying for four spots on the November ballot: incumbent Osman Awad, Beth Carrol, incumbent Benjimen Frederick, Patricia Lee, incumbent Thomas Michael and Elizabeth...
Letter to the editor: Do your research before voting
Elections are here again, and we all say, “vote out the lifetime politicians,” but we never do. I think I know why; It’s because we just don’t know who is an incumbent and who isn’t. So they get reelected or, if they fail to make the cut, they are given...
In brief: Sweet Jazz Music Series, farmers market and more around Sewickley
Sweet Jazz Music Series The annual Sweet Jazz Series is moving to the spring so we can enjoy live jazz in the warm outdoors. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, and enjoy amazing talent Friday nights in May and June. Each night will have a different food truck....
In brief: Carlynton School District 50th anniversary, movies in the park, more in Carnegie, South Fayette
Carlynton School District 50th anniversary celebration Join the Carlynton class of 2021 on May 14 at 5 p.m. in the circle near the gym as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carlynton Junior-Senior High School with the opening of a sealed time capsule. For more information, visit carnegieborough.com. Movies in...
In brief: community blood drive, Tai Chi sessions and more in Bethel Park
Treehaven Garden Club will hold its annual Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 8 at the South Park Shops. The sale will be held on the sidewalk in front of Rite Aid and Pet Supplies Plus. Hanging baskets from Lenik Nursery, herbs, gift baskets and...
In brief: South Hills communities receive state grants, community day and more
South Hills areas receive state funds Four Allegheny County projects will receive a total of $281,275 in state funds, according to a news release from state Senator Devlin Robinson, R-Bridgeville. The funds are part of the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Funding Program, which is funded by Act...
Are Pa.’s state House and Senate maps gerrymandered? Depends on how you measure them
This article is part of a yearlong reporting project focused on redistricting and gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. It is made possible by the support of Spotlight PA members and Votebeat, a project focused on election integrity and voting access. HARRISBURG — When Amanda Holt was preparing to vote in 2010, she...
Letter to the editor: Voting Kurimsky for Franklin Regional board
I have never written a letter to the editor before. However, I feel compelled to do that in support of Kevin Kurimsky and his run for the Franklin Regional School Board director seat. I first met Kurimsky as a young boy learning to ride his bike on our front street...
Letter to the editor: Won’t vote Republican again
Why I will never vote Republican again: 1. I believe Republicans have contributed more to gun violence in this country than anything anyone has done in our history by allowing and encouraging millions of guns to drown our society. 2. Republicans seem to sit back and ignore the daily mass...
Editorial: One way or another, bridge repairs must be paid for
In the fairy tale about goats trying to cross a bridge, a troll sat under the bridge, waiting to gobble up the goats as payment for their audacity. Troll bridge. Toll bridge. Is there really much difference? It’s easy to feel like you are being gobbled down one bite at...
The Stroller, May 3, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Wheel Good Wednesdays planned in Apollo The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck rally program will resume Wednesday in Apollo. The event will be from...
Letter to the editor: Broadband, jobs priorities for Mariah Fisher
To letter-writer Pamela Ann Long (“District 59 leader must be responsible,” April 19, TribLIVE), thank you for the questions you raised in your April 19 response to my letter “Mariah Fisher ready to represent” (April 4, TribLIVE). Efficient use of taxpayer funds and well-paying jobs are concerns for us all....
Pittsburgh man charged with shooting Reserve woman in front of her children
A Reserve woman remained in critical condition Monday, a day after her on-again, off-again boyfriend allegedly forced his way into her home and shot her multiple times in front of her children, according to Allegheny County Police. Joseph Hogg, 35, called 911 just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday to report that...
Letter to the editor: Pa. should join RGGI the right way
To the extent that Gov. Tom Wolf transitions properly to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), this is a good decision for Pennsylvania. Several New England states have already joined the initiative and seen carbon emissions drop without losing business. Joining RGGI is the first step in avoiding the worst...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 3
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 3....
In brief: Franklin Park VFD blood drive, Cocktails & Cuisine and more in North Hills
Crisis Center North cocktails & cuisine event Reprising its groundbreaking fundraiser, the Crisis Center North (CCN) presents the 14th Annual Cocktails & Cuisine virtually for the second year May 14 at 6 p.m. Headlined with the Concert for Crisis and Auction for Advocacy, the event is hosted by Peggy Finnegan,...
Letter to the editor: What to do with D.C.
Combining the congressional and George Will proposals (“The D.C. statehood pretense,” April 22), the U.S. should give most of Washington, D.C., “back” to Maryland. The new D.C. should just be the area currently bounded by the Potomac and Anacostia rivers, Third Street East and I Street to the north. Maryland...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 3
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 3....
High school sports schedules for May 3, 2021
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Seneca Valley, 4 p.m. Central Catholic at Allderdice, 4 p.m. Pine-Richland at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Canon-McMillan, 4 p.m. Hempfield at Norwin, 4 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Mt. Lebanon, 4:15 p.m. Class 5A...
D.C. should be part of Maryland, not a state, GOP Sen. Susan Collins saysVideo
WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia should become part of Maryland rather than a new state if it wants to ensure congressional representation for its residents, Sen. Susan Collins said. The Maine Republican weighed in Sunday on the issue of statehood after the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill...
Treasury secretary doesn’t see Biden plan creating inflation ‘issue’Video
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s economic plan is unlikely to create inflation pressure in the U.S. because the boost to demand will be spread over a decade, said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. “I don’t believe that inflation will be an issue. But if it becomes an issue, we have tools...
Steelers NFL Draft recap: Who the Steelers selected and analysis
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2021 NFL Draft picking four new offensive players, four new defensive players and a punter. Here is a recap of the Steelers 2021 NFL Draft Picks with quick bio boxes and analysis: Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 NFL Draft Picks Round 1: No. 24 Najee...
Letter to the Editor: Keep climate change in mind when voting in the primary election
The primary election is coming up fast. You might get a knock at your door this very weekend. There are lots of people competing for your vote. This is important because local governments can make policy that is seriously impactful around climate change and environmental health. We have more power...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Chalfant Louise Walczyk sold property at 355 West St. to Louella Hall Carter for $104,850. Delmont Timothy Washa sold property at 201 E White Oak St. to Ryan Silan and Brooke Denlinger for $189,000. Edgewood Jack Ellenberger sold property at 225 E Swissvale Ave. Unit 4 to Kelly Fraasch for...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of May 2, 2021
Pine Nvr INC sold property at unknown address to Alvaro Fernandes Lorenzoni and Fabiana Barbosa Batista for $386,720. Nvr INC sold property at unknown address to Bryant Shane McBee for $408,850. Nvr INC sold property at unknown address to Ghazaleh Mt. for $360,000. Nvr INC sold property at unknown address...
