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Hampton Township real estate transactions for the week of June 28
Janice Zacherl sold property at 2972 Chessman St. to Michael and Rebecca Girty for $340,000. Mark Vogel sold property at 4978 Meadow Crest Drive to John Wang and Kara Elizabeth Zang for $339,950. Real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net....
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of June 28
Fox Chapel Bicher Barmada sold property at 127 Rockwood Drive to Jason and Bach Mai Vu Boast for $568,000. Indiana Joanne Bosnich sold property at 245 Alpine Village Drive to Kathryn Washburn for $153,700. O’Hara Elizabeth Plansinis sold property at 116 Cabin Ln to Spencer Kingman and Hannah Graves for...
Letter to the editor: How did Gov. Tom Wolf get elected twice?
Regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s “popularity problems”: How did he happen to be elected twice? Alan Schultz McCandless...
Putin seizes moment to rule until he’s 83 amid fading popularityVideo
MOSCOW — After two decades in power, Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings are at an all-time low as Russia’s economy reels under the impact of the coronavirus epidemic and the slump in oil prices. What better time for him to seek to extend his presidency for potentially 16 more years? It’s...
Letter to the editor: Proper police procedure
If the Minneapolis police had followed proper procedure in the George Floyd case, they would have put him in their patrol car, informed him of the charge against him and read him his rights. Had they taken that action, Lloyd would mostly likely be alive today. He would certainly not...
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET AwardsVideo
Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while accepting the BET humanitarian award to relay a direct appeal to viewers: Go vote. “Your voices are being heard and you’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain,” said the superstar singer at the BET Awards, which celebrated its 20...
Letter to the editor: Who was protecting Derek Chauvin?
The events leading up to the death of George Floyd have been simmering for years. Derek Chauvin had faced at least 17 misconduct complaints during his years with the Minneapolis Police Department. In the past he shot and critically wounded a man, was rebuked for using derogatory language and a...
Trump denies being briefed about reported Russian bounties on U.S. troops in AfghanistanVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has denied he was made aware of U.S. intelligence officials’ conclusions Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan. The Trump administration was set to brief select members of Congress on the matter Monday. The intelligence assessments came amid Trump’s...
Letter to the editor: PNC’s commitment on racism
When PNC announced its plan to fund efforts to end racism and empower the Black community (“PNC commits $1 billion to programs, efforts to stem systemic racism,” June 18, TribLIVE), I was proud to see such a meaningful commitment from a well-known, Pittsburgh-based institution. I was particularly moved by PNC...
Letter to the editor: Effectiveness of cloth masks
Coronavirus particles are spheres with diameters of approximately 0.125 microns. The smallest are about 0.06 microns and the largest are 0.14 microns. Tobacco smoke as it comes from a cigarette is a concentrated aerosol with a size distribution ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 microns, peaking between 0.2 and 0.25 microns....
Editorial: Stop county lawsuits from becoming expensive settlements
Another former Westmoreland County employee has gotten another settlement for another lawsuit. This is the worst summer sequel ever. But it’s starting to add up to one blockbuster budget problem. The county settled with Alyssa Nuss of Greensburg for $50,000. Nuss was an office clerk and cashier in the office...
Letter to the editor: Stop the bullying
I think it’s high time we pull the plug on late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel, the ladies on “The View” and the other genius gurus. Shame on Kimmel: Whether you like or dislike President Trump is not the issue. The issue is respect. As children, we are taught to respect...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 29
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 29....
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 29
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 29....
The Stroller, June 29, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your non-profit organization going to have a fundraiser? Send information to The Stroller at least a week in advance to vndnews@tribweb.com or The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Car and bike cruise planned in Vandergrift A car...
Sewickley to open park shelter reservations
Sewickley Borough has announced online reservations for park shelters will reopen at 9 a.m. June 29. Rentals will be available from July through October. The non-institutional/non-commercial rental fee was waived for the 2020 season. The borough noted that War Memorial Park can close and events can be canceled due to...
Trump struggles as furor grows over reported Russian bounty offer to kill U.S. troopsVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, confronted with a damaging report that Russia offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill American and allied troops in Afghanistan, declared Sunday on Twitter that he was never briefed about the finding by U.S. intelligence. Democrats including Trump’s prospective presidential rival, Joe Biden, and House...
Letter to the editor: Situation dire for Pa.’s unemployed
Thousands of tax-paying Pennsylvania workers have not received one cent of unemployment compensation due to them since March. Others have received just a few checks, while others have not received the additional weekly $600 from the feds. Is anyone addressing this dire situation? A $1,200 stimulus check is supposed to...
Letter to the editor: Gov. Wolf courageous in covid-19 battle
Each day 600-700 Americans die of covid-19. It is a little hard to wrap your head around that large a number of deaths. And still our federal government has no strategy to protect us. Their callousness is difficult to comprehend. The health professionals tell us this virus will be with...
Letter to the editor: Looting, defunding, protesting, dividing
Why we should not loot, burn and vandalize businesses: I have owned and operated a small business for 40 years. I have invested many long hours and years of hard work to provide for my family and employees. It matters because small business is the backbone of our economy. Why...
Letter to the editor: Nursing home problems not new
It is amazing to me each time I read that a politician is talking about changes that need to be done in nursing homes. They talk about getting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services involved in investigations especially due to the covid-19 virus situation. I’ve been wondering where these...
Letter to the editor: Can’t be ‘pro-life’ and not oppose execution
As an ordained Roman Catholic deacon, serving as a chaplain to our incarcerated sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, I most strongly urge Attorney General William Barr to immediately halt plans for the federal executions of Daniel Lee (July 13), Wesley Purkey (July 15), Dustin Honken (July 17)...
Letter to the editor: Give Jo Jorgensen consideration for president
Finally! I submit that we’ve had no truly presidential presidents for the past four administrations — two Democrats and two Republicans. Yes, we’ve had a whirlwind of hot air, but where are the men and women of stature in our political pantheon? How did we let Condoleezza Rice slip away?...
Want to drastically improve your cooking? Get the right types of salt and use them well
Salt is often the difference between a good dish and great dish. To season with it right and well, it’s helpful to understand the different types of salts and the best ways to use them. Where does salt come from? All salt comes from the sea in some form, whether...
The Stroller, June 28, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your non-profit organization going to have a fundraiser? Send information to The Stroller at least a week in advance to vndnews@tribweb.com or The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Knead Community Café accepting donations Knead Community Café, New...
