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Letter to the editor: We’re better off with Biden
We all remember the horrific events of 9/11. It was a sight no one ever imagined happening. Fast-forward to Jan. 6, 2021, the Capitol riot. Not as horrific, but another devastating sight no one ever imagined. I believe President Trump is responsible for the attack and is the one trying...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 26, 2021
High schools Baseball Monday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic 7, Seneca Valley 4 North Allegheny 8, Butler 1 Pine-Richland 10, Allderdice 0 Section 2 Hempfield 4, Canon-McMillan 0 Mt. Lebanon 7, Baldwin 3 Norwin 7, Upper St. Clair 3 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 17, Gateway...
High school roundup for April 27, 2021: Bethel Park tops Fox Chapel in Class 5A duel
John Chalus went 3 for 3 and Bethel Park capitalized on four errors to defeat Fox Chapel, 5-0, in nonsection baseball Monday afternoon. Nathan Vargo pitched five shutout innings with six strikeouts to earn the win for the Black Hawks (9-2). Dante DiMatteo singled twice for the Foxes (7-6). Avonworth...
John Dorfman: Old Faithful screen has lived up to its name
I’ve never seen the Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park. But I’m grateful to it. Years ago, I named one of my stock screens (computerized stock-picking aids) after it. And it has indeed served me faithfully. I use the screen to help pick stocks for clients, and once a...
Vaccinated Americans may get clearance to skip the masks outdoorsVideo
WASHINGTON — A growing call for health officials to relax rules about outdoor mask wearing could soon lead to one of the most significant changes in virus guidelines since the U.S. first told Americans to don face coverings to curb the spread of covid-19. Outdoor mask wearing has been the...
Oscars telecast draws 9.85 million viewers for ABC, a record lowVideo
Despite a night of historic firsts and a major upset in the best actor category, the 93rd Academy Awards could not avoid the TV ratings slide that has hit all award shows during the pandemic. ABC’s telecast of the Oscars hit an all-time low with an average of 9.85 million...
Pennsylvania will lose a U.S. House seat after redistricting
Spotlight PA is an independent, non-partisan 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 — Pennsylvania will lose one of its seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Census Bureau has confirmed, setting...
Attorney for ‘Pink Hat Lady’ says mesh mask was not meant to mock the court
The attorney for a Mercer County woman charged in the Capitol riot who was ordered to explain why she wore a see-through mask against court orders said Monday she never intended to violate the conditions of her release. In a 14-page response filed Monday, Rachel Powell apologized to the court...
Justice Department to investigate Louisville policing practices after Breonna Taylor death
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is launching a broad inquiry of the police department in Louisville, Kentucky, the second such investigation into a local law enforcement agency in the last week. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the probe, saying it will examine whether the Louisville police force engages “in...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Penguins, Pirates, Steelers and NFL DraftVideo
Refreshed and refocused after a week off, Tim Benz and Mark Madden return for this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page to talk about how the Penguins are playing, what the Steelers might do in the NFL Draft, the Pirates at .500, and more. Benz went to Hawaii...
Ga. man busted for meth after neighbor’s dog finds his stash
A man in Thomas County, Ga. got busted for drug possession after his neighbor’s dog found his stash of methamphetamine. The dog had reportedly come home carrying a suspicious brown bag in its mouth, leading to a further investigation as to where the illegal contents may have come from. WSB-TV...
Lawsuit accuses North Braddock police officer of false arrest
Two insurance salesmen who said an off-duty North Braddock officer tried to falsely arrest them because he suspected a scam filed a federal lawsuit. The complaint filed by James Biernesser and Douglas Holcomb, who sold life insurance for American Income Life, names as defendants Officer Sharon Jackson, who is currently...
In brief: Trunk community sale, spring plant sales and more in Pine, Richland
Trunk Community Sale Spring is coming and it’s time for the annual Parks and Recreation Junk in your Trunk Community Sale. Clear out those closets and garages of all that great stuff. The event will be held May 15 at the Richland Township Municipal Building from 8 a.m. to noon....
In brief: Verona Community Group virtual spring meeting, student news and more in Penn Hills
Spring Verona community meeting Join the Verona Community Group via Zoom to catch up on what’s happening in the neighborhood at 7 p.m. May 6. The group will share updates from various local organizations and plans to celebrate Verona’s 150th birthday. Detailed agenda to follow. For access to the Zoom...
In brief: Firearm training classes, student news and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Firearm intro classes Are you a new firearm owner or want to refresh your training? Do you have children in your home and want to learn proper storage and safety? The Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen’s Club will be holding upcoming firearm intro classes on: • May 8, 8 a.m. to noon •...
In brief: Glenshaw Century Club to-go dinner event, spring plant sale and more in Hampton
Glenshaw Century Club is hosting a dinner to-go By Heavenly Cuisine Custom Catering on May 7 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Pickup will be at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. The cost is $15 per meal. Payment is by cash only at time of pickup. Order by...
Plum man says school district banned him for speaking out against virtual learning
A Plum man is suing the school district and its solicitor, alleging they conspired against him when he objected to virtual schooling during the covid-19 pandemic. Nathan O’Leath said in a federal lawsuit filed Friday he and his wife, Nicole O’Leath, have two children, 7 and 10. They said they...
In brief: Shred it event, candidates forum and more in Bethel Park
Shred It event Guardian Storage of Bethel Park is having a Shred It Day on May 1 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Up to five file boxes can have free shredding. A monetary donation or free school supplies would be appreciated in exchange for shredding. For more information, visit the Bethel...
In brief: Blood drive, student news and more in Plum
Blood drive B Three Solutions Spring will be hosting a blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. To make an appointment, visit Vitalant.org and click the “donate now” button. On the new window, search with group code P953...
Letter to the editor: Second Amendment truth
In response to letter-writer David Millstein’s second take on the Second Amendment (“Scalia held that Second Amendment not absolute,” April 20, TribLIVE), it is neither he nor others’ subjective opinion as to what is meant by absolute. Perhaps he may wish to dust off some of his history books and...
In Brief: Sewickley StoryWalk series, farmers market and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley StoryWalks return Starting May 3, families can visit the five Sewickley StoryWalk sites to take a self-guided walk around the parks and read a book as they go. Different spring-themed picture book stories are featured at each site. The StoryWalk runs from May 3-23. All participants are encouraged to...
In brief: Wexford wealth advisor receives award, Special Needs May Day event, more in the North Hills
McCort recognized Kiersten McCort, CRPC a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Wexford, has been named a recipient of the 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award by Five Star Professional for the 12th consecutive year. The award goes to less than seven percent of the wealth managers in the...
In brief: Baldwin High School musical, memorial brick program, more in South Hills
Baldwin High School Musical Baldwin High School will perform the musical “Once Upon a Mattress” April 29-30 and May 1 at 7 p.m. Box office hours are Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9-11 a.m. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit baldwindrama.weebly.com. Jefferson Hills paving approved Jefferson Hills officials recently...
In brief: Glass recycling, scholarship fundraiser, more in South Fayette, Green Tree
Glass recycling set in South Fayette A free household glass recycling collection is set from 7 a.m. to sundown daily May 1-6 in the South Fayette Township building back parking lot, 515 Millers Run Road. The bin offers a contact-free drop-off service and provides a safe method of recycling glass...
Letter to the editor: Pray for our police and leaders
Why would anyone want to be a police officer from this point on? I believe our schools have been teaching false concepts of systemic racism, unconscious bias and white privilege, and so the youthful population has little foundation in the truth. I see criminals, who are incapable of dealing maturely...
