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Tesla to start making cars in India, targeting sprawling market
Tesla Inc. is closing in on an agreement to make electric vehicles in India for the first time, opening up a new growth opportunity after setting up production in China. Tesla has picked Karnataka, a southern state whose capital is Bangalore, for its first plant, the state’s chief minister said...
Pitt Med students: Give vaccine priority to smaller practices, pharmacies
We are a group of University of Pittsburgh medical students who are extremely concerned about vaccine distribution in the Pittsburgh community. It has come to our attention that vaccines are being sent only to large institutions such as health systems and retail pharmacies rather than the smaller, independent health practices...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Penguins, Steelers, J.J. WattVideo
Tim Benz and Mark Madden return for this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page to talk about the Penguins win on Sunday and how the season is going, the outlook for Steelers future and the buzz around fans clamoring for J.J. Watt to join his brothers with the...
Monroeville doctor accused of writing illegal painkiller prescriptions
A Monroeville doctor was charged last week in federal court with nearly 100 counts of writing illegal oxycodone prescriptions, as well as Medicare fraud. An indictment returned Thursday by the federal grand jury said Joseph Dicroce, 64, wrote dozens of prescriptions for oxycodone to just three people from 2016 to...
Social media video leads police to suspect in Chihuahua’s death
LOS ANGELES — Riverside, California, police have arrested a 19-year-old Riverside man on suspicion of animal cruelty after being tipped off about a social media post showing a severely injured Chihuahua who later died. On Saturday, authorities received a call about a video posted online of a small Chihuahua with...
Gene Barr: Pro-growth policies will move Pa.’s economy forward
Pennsylvania is at a crossroads. For nearly a year, the pandemic has forced job creators to adapt to ever-changing situations and tackle numerous challenges related to shutdowns, closure orders, less economic activity and making sure they’re complying with state- and CDC-issued guidelines. While the development of a covid-19 vaccine has...
Letter to the editor: Local leaders have blood on their hands
As a lifelong resident of Westmoreland County, I am appalled at the cruelty and ignorance on display in this county. Jan. 6 was one of the darkest days in American history with the storming of the Capitol during what should have been the routine certification of the Electoral College votes....
Editorial: Like Washington, may all presidents transcend party to serve all citizens
On April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn into office as the first president of the United States. His birthday of Feb. 22 became a federal holiday that gave way to the modern Presidents Day. He had many things in common with the other 44 men whose roles we observe...
News Briefs: Self-guided litter pickups, preview nights at La Roche, book club and more
Allegheny CleanWays and Friends of the Riverfront invite people to participate in self-guided litter pickups. They will provide the necessary gear for safety. The next litter kit distribution event will be 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 20 at the South Side Dog Park. Register at flipcause.com to request a...
News Briefs: Plum Republican Committee to meet, Oakmont looking for seasonal employees, library news and more
Committee to meet Plum Republican Committee will meet Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Palmieri’s Restaurant, 951 Old Frankstown Road. Guest speaker will be Frank Gamrat, executive director of the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy. The meeting is open to all registered Republicans and serves as a forum to meet...
News Briefs: Fee to fix flooding, college visits, fish fry time, art show, summer jobs and more in Hampton
Bills for new stormwater fee mailed Jordan Tax Service, which collects taxes for Hampton Township, recently sent out bills for the new Stormwater Management Fee being levied to help pay for state and federally mandated work to control flooding and reduce water pollution. In January, Hampton residents were notified by...
News Briefs: Indiana County fugitive arrested in Monroeville, students make dean’s list, baseball tryouts and more
Monroeville police arrested Marcus A. Niehenke, 41, on Feb. 7. Niehenke had been a fugitive from Indiana County and was wanted for a 2020 DUI and three violations against Protection from Abuse orders. He is in Allegheny County Jail and is scheduled for a court hearing in March. Student news...
News Briefs: Area students named on dean’s list at Saint Francis University, fish fry slated, networking sessions and more
Two students from Penn Hills, Wilkinsburg, Wilkins or Churchill attending St. Francis University in Loretto, Pa. have been named to the school’s dean’s list. To be named on the list, students must be full-time students and maintain a 3.5 GPA on 12 or more credits during a single semester. The...
News Briefs: Free tax prep, litter collection, La Roche preview nights and more
Free tax prep is available through the North Hills Community Outreach. This is a seasonal program that helps low-income households who earn less than $57,000. The service is available through April 14. A fully virtual option through an IRS-approved website can be accessed at getyourrefund.org/nhco. Limited contact options are available...
Letter to the editor: Trump voters have plenty of education
Letter-writer Tom Tarosky seems to make the assumption that anyone who voted for Donald Trump is a lesser person than he (“Maybe Trump supporters don’t know the facts,” Jan. 24, TribLIVE). He says that studies “reveal that a large segment of President Trump’s supporters have a high school education at...
Letter to the editor: Jan. 20, 2021, dark day for America
I believe that the leftist, progressive, socialist movement has shown itself to be the polar opposite and enemy of our country’s founding principles and a cancer in our society. The Democratic Party is its face with President Obama’s promise to “fundamentally transform” our country. The overwhelming majority of news media,...
Letter to the editor: Making up nonsense further divides us
It’s hard to know where to begin to refute such nonsense as the letter “When everything is free, we’re not free” (Feb. 1, TribLIVE). The Dems will tell us where to work and live? How much we earn? I sure hadn’t heard that. No constitutional rights? It’s the Republicans who...
The Stroller, Feb. 15, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s meetings, fundraisers and community events in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Highlands students to perform virtual talent show Highlands High School will present a virtual February Follies Talent Show at 7 p.m. Thursday online...
In brief: Sewickley seeks code enforcement officer, virtual fundraiser and more
The Borough of Sewickley is seeking candidates for the position of code enforcement and zoning officer. The code enforcement and zoning officer performs a variety of routine and complex professional and technical work in the application and enforcement of various property and land use related borough codes and regulations. This...
In Brief: Help with water bills, social media added, retired cop mourned, college campus visits and more in the North Hills
Grants available for West View Water customers West View Waste Water is offering assistance for customers who are delinquent and make at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Eligible customers can receive grants for $200 every six months. Contact the Dollar Energy Fund at 1-888-282-6816 or see...
In brief: baseball/softball signups, new South Fayette app and more in the Carnegie area
Carnegie baseball/softball signups Sign-ups for Carnegie Youth Athletic Association baseball, softball and T-ball are open through Feb. 28. To sign, visit playcarnegie.com. Youth lacrosse registration open The South Fayette Lacrosse Association has opened registration for new and returning members for the Spring 2021 season. Sign up by Feb. 28 at...
In brief: Pleasant Hills Library open, virtual networking and more in the South Hills
Pleasant Hills Community Day Pleasant Hills Borough is seeking a volunteer to take the lead and coordinate the 2021 Community Day Event scheduled for Aug. 7 at Mowry Park. The borough is also in need of volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Anyone interested in coordinating or volunteering should...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 15
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 15....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 15
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 15....
Doctors’ groups disagree with Pennsylvania on limiting who can administer covid-19 vaccine
PHILADELPHIA — Physician groups say they are “deeply troubled” that the Pennsylvania Department of Health plans to remove primary care providers from the list of those permitted to administer the covid-19 vaccine. “This is a time when we need all hands on deck so we can get the majority of...
