TribLive stories, Page 1683
Letter to the editor: Ziccarelli a smart choice for Senate
I strongly recommend that you vote for Nicole Ziccarelli for state Senate on Nov. 3. Ziccarelli is running as a Republican in the 45th District that spans from Kiski to Kennywood. I know Ziccarelli to be a dedicated wife and mother of a beautiful family with four wonderful children. She...
In brief: Trail & Treat, Ladies Day Out and more in the North HillsVideo
Ladies Day Out St. Barnabas Charities is hosting a Ladies Day Out, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Trees Manor at St. Barnabas in Gibsonia. The event will feature strolling food stations, signature cocktails, live music, a luxury drawing every half hour, raffles and more. Tickets are $80-$100 per person....
In brief: Polling location, virtual programming and more around Sewickley
Ladies Day Out St. Barnabas Charities is hosting a Ladies Day Out, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Trees Manor at St. Barnabas in Gibsonia. The event will feature strolling food stations, signature cocktails, live music, a luxury drawing every half hour, raffles and more. Tickets are $80-$100 per person....
In brief: jack-o-lantern contest, fall leaf collection and more in South Fayette, Scott
South Fayette offering jack-o-lantern contest South Fayette is hosting a virtual jack-o-lantern contest. Post a picture of your creation to either Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #SFJackolantern through Oct. 30. The post with the most likes/loves will win a $50 Amazon gift card. ^ Community input on activities for Scott...
In brief: St. Clair Hospital recognized, divorce workshop and more in the South Hills
St. Clair Hospital Named A ‘Most Wired’ Hospital St. Clair Hospital has been named a Level 9 Most Wired hospital in the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ 2020 Digital Health Most Wired Survey. A Level 9 designation highlights hospitals that have deployed technologies and strategies (e.g., population health/cost-of-care analytics,...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 12
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 12....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 12
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 12....
The Stroller, Oct. 12, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send information to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank open Wednesday The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30...
In brief: trick-or-treat, leaf collection and more in Pine, Richland
Trail & Treat Hosanna Industries will hold its second annual Trail & Treat 2-4 p.m. Oct. 25 at its Dickey Road campus in Gibsonia. Bring your ghouls, goblins and friendly furry friends for a safe and socially distant fun afternoon. Walk the trail, collect treats from characters and take photos....
News briefs: Drug take-back, canned good collections, glass recycling on tap for Lower Valley
Aspinwall residents can discard unwanted or unused medication during National Drug Take Back Day. It will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the borough’s police station, 217 Commercial Ave. ^ Glass recycling event planned in Tarentum A glass recycling event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Patience, not political ploys, needed for Election Day
The following was written by the Allegheny County House Democratic delegation listed below. Pennsylvania will be a key battleground state in this election, and we all can agree: Every citizen 18 years of age or older has the right to vote safely (in person or by mail) and should vote,...
Blessings offered to pets at New Hope Presbyterian
Pets were blessed Sunday at New Hope Presbyterian Church in North Huntingdon during the fourth annual New Hope Blessing of the Pets. The blessing was held near the Oct. 4 feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Donations of food and animal toys were accepted...
Trump supporters gather in Alle-Kiski Valley for caravan, rally
Hundreds of people made their way to the Heights Plaza in Harrison on Sunday for a caravan and rally in support of President Trump’s re-election campaign. Supporters waved American flags and carried signs that read messages such as “Make America Great Again” and “Keep America Great.” The caravan left shortly...
Protesters arrested after climbing onto Roberto Clemente Bridge
Two people were arrested on Sunday after they climbed into the main cable system of the Roberto Clemente Bridge to hang a protest banner. Pittsburgh police responding to a report of people climbing onto the bridge at about 8:30 a.m. on Sunday said a group of 15 protesters used bicycles...
Letter to the editor: Cartoon on Barrett hypocritical
Your approval of the Oct. 1 editorial cartoon implying Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation as a Supreme Court justice will “ruin your life for the next 50 years” is hypocritical. If you had been paying attention to the Democratic platform, you would note support for abortion for any cause at any...
Letter to the editor: What could possibly go wrong with mail-in voting?
First off, I agree with the Dems: Mail-in voting is safe, safe, safe, free of problems, and we should all do it every second, because it’s wonderful. With my wife being in one of the select groups at risk if she got covid-19, I petitioned for an absentee ballot. I...
Letter to the editor: Every vote must count
Pennsylvanians deserve to have every vote count. That’s why it was with real sadness that I saw that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled recently to throw out mail-in ballots that arrive without also being placed in “secrecy envelopes.” Secrecy envelopes are nothing more than some politician’s duplicitous scheme to convince...
Letter to the editor: Disheartened by Pirates, Nutting
Regarding the story “Pirates GM Ben Cherington: We need great players” (Sept. 15, TribLIVE): I find it disheartening that Cherington has just now discovered that we need more talent. I also find it sad that Cherington does not realize that owner Bob Nutting seems to care less about the Pirates...
Letter to the editor: Anthem is for all Americans
Enough already. First it was stopping the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag in some schools, then looting and burning neighborhood buildings and businesses, then changing state flags, team logos, park names and taking down statues that have stood for decades. Now all a sudden our national anthem is no...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s joyride served no national purpose
It is disturbing that President Trump chose to have a joyride for a photo-op around Walter Reed Medical Center. It is yet another example of how little he cares about the health and safety of others. The presidential limo is hermetically sealed, and every Secret Service person riding wih him...
Letter to the editor: Voting straight party is irresponsible
I’ve never responded to any letters to the editor but am often amused by them. Dr. Daniel Bernstein’s letter “Sheriff Albert’s move to the right and facts about left” left me with no other choice but to respond. I’m a registered Democrat in Westmoreland County, and I am very proud...
Letter to the editor: Choosing the best candidate
With all the political ads on TV, it’s hard to know what to believe. It may be a good idea for everyone to look at the realities in their own lives. I’d like to ask everyone: Do you know anyone who has coronavirus? Do the hospitals have more patients than...
Letter to the editor: ‘Wait a minute,’ and vote responsibly
At this point in our history, there’s no more meaningful expression than “wait a minute … .” Regardless of our personal views, we need to stop, listen, research and really know our choices in this election. Look at people’s actions, deeds and language. Don’t rely on one source to provide...
Letter to the editor: Why Electoral College works
A recent question in Marilyn vos Savant’s “Ask Marilyn” column was, “Can you make an argument in favor of electoral votes?” Her answer is outstanding. She said, “We are the United States of America, and our states — starting with the original 13 colonies — are separate entities. It is...
Letter to the editor: Americans being terrorized over covid-19
I have reached the following conclusion: The bureaucrats at the FDA, CDC and offices of elected government officials, and members of the health care and media communities, are using the coronavirus plague (yes, plague) to brainwash and terrorize the people of this nation. The freedoms and life’s pleasures that God...
