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Editorial: The virus doesn’t recognize political parties
The most important thing people can have from their leaders in a time of crisis is the truth. They need to know that if they are told, “This building is on fire,” it is actually on fire. Conversely, they need to know that if they are told, “This water is...
Pittsburgh prepares for potential protests Downtown on Saturday
Pittsburgh is gearing up for a protest Downtown on Saturday in wake of unrest erupting across the country over the death this week of a black Minneapolis resident in custody of white police officers. Public Safety spokesman Chris Togneri declined to offer details, but said the department is monitoring the...
Baltimore Ravens, Matthew Judon find ‘rare compromise’Video
Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl pass-rusher Matthew Judon signed his franchise tag Thursday night, the team announced, and a report suggests the two sides reached “a rare compromise” on compensation. Judon is listed on the roster as an outside linebacker, but he regularly moved around an always-evolving Baltimore defense the past...
Quigley Catholic High School to close, citing declining enrollment
Declining enrollment and insufficient funds will cause Quigley Catholic High School, part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, to close at the end of the school year. Bishop David Zubik accepted a recommendation by the Catholic High Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh board of directors to close the Baden school,...
Food Podcast: Trinity School District handing out 20,000 meals weekly
Trinity School District in Washington County is serving 20,000 meals each week to children as part of their Grab ‘n Go meal program in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “Hunger doesn’t have an end, so we’re not going to discontinue services,” said Nicolle Pleil, the district’s food service director. “We...
Kristen O’Toole: Masks mean life or death
Wearing a mask is not a political statement for me. It is life or death. I have multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease that is different in everyone. My body attacks its own central nervous system. The disease-modifying therapy I get every 28 days at the hospital intravenously suppresses my...
Community, fire departments turn out to honor late Delmont Chief Rich Balik
The funeral service for Rich Balik, Delmont’s fire chief, was held Friday at P. David Newhouse Funeral Home in New Alexandria. Balik, 47, a longtime firefighter with several departments in Westmoreland County, died unexpectedly Saturday. He was found unresponsive at his home and apparently died of cardiac arrest on the...
With regular season over and unique playoff looming, who was Penguins’ MVP?
When defenseman Kris Letang looks at the Penguins roster and assesses the team’s chances of succeeding in a unique Stanley Cup playoff that will theoretically begin in about two months, he considers history. Just not recent history. Postseason pedigree is important. Momentum is not. “We’re always going to bank on...
Gov. Wolf to move Allegheny, Westmoreland, other counties to green phase
Allegheny, Westmoreland and 14 other counties will move to the green phase of the state’s three-phase reopening plan June 5, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday. “The goal here is to make sure that every Pennsylvanian is confident that they’re going to be safe,” Wolf said. The counties are Allegheny and...
Review: Despite an army of comic talent, Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ shoots blanksVideo
Co-created by Steve Carell and Greg Daniels, “Space Force,” which launched Friday on Netflix, reunites the star of “The Office” with the man who developed it from the U.K. original. Daniels went on to co-create the great “Parks and Recreation” and create the really quite good “Upload,” now streaming on...
Letter to the editor: America threatened by Democratic insanity
I hold out hope that our nation will somehow right itself — but I am beginning to lose all hope, because the ongoing hierarchy of Democratic buffoonery and insanity is limitless and, in concert with old-world Republican stupidity, will ultimately cause the destruction of our democratic system. “Anarchy” already is...
7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At least seven people were shot in Louisville as protesters turned out to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot by police in her home in March. Louisville Metro Police confirmed in a statement early Friday that there were at least seven shooting victims,...
Letter to the editor: Bud Cook making difference in Mon Valley
Many Mon Valley residents have perceived for years that Pennsylvania government has neglected the needs of its citizens, directing its efforts instead to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. One lifelong Mon Valley resident decided four years ago to try to change the status quo. He successfully ran for office to put himself...
Letter to the editor: Thankful for support of small business
Covid-19 hit my small business very hard, as well as so many others. I am fortunate that I was able to open for Mother’s Day with online and phone orders, curbside pickup and no-contact deliveries. Our wholesalers and the flower farms they purchase from had all been shut down for...
The Stroller, May 29, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com. Musicians to perform on streets of Arnold The Wandering Musicians of Arnold, a group of local volunteer musicians,...
NHL recognizes Presidents’ Trophy, scoring title and goaltending award winnersVideo
The timetable remains fluid for the NHL’s return to play, but the league Thursday reaffirmed that the regular season is over when it announced winners of three trophies that are automatically awarded based on the regular-season performance of teams or individuals. The Boston Bruins were recognized in all three categories....
Laurels & lances: Franks, Zoom and food
Laurel: To good news on a bun. Who wasn’t crestfallen at the news that the Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland had closed down? The Oakland eatery was a landmark with must-eat wieners and yes-please fries. So hearing that it was shutting down in April was a crushing blow to...
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie grilled on Nazi grave markers at military cemeteries
WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie on Thursday wouldn’t commit to removing three headstones containing swastikas and messages honoring Adolf Hitler from the graves of German prisoners of war, frustrating House lawmakers. Wilkie said he wanted to work with members of Congress to put such anti-Semitic and racist imagery...
‘Sorry, no masks allowed:’ Texas bar defies coronavirus guidance
AUSTIN, Texas — “No masks allowed.” That’s the new rule an Elgin, Texas, bar is asking its patrons to follow, defying the covid-19 guidance set by county, state and federal leaders. This week, a sign was posted outside the Liberty Tree Tavern in downtown Elgin as the bar navigates reopening...
Bea Spolidoro: Aging in (a safe) place
Aging-in-place has become the preferred option for many when planning for their future. Independence is precious. This said, entering a dedicated facility is an extreme step that for many families, unfortunately, often becomes the only feasible and safe option. Yet around the world, the covid-19 crisis has claimed many lives...
Arthur Allen: While the U.S. rushes to develop a covid-19 vaccine, here’s what science tells us
If there is a silver lining to the flawed U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, it is this: The relatively high number of new cases being diagnosed daily — upward of 20,000 — will make it easier to test new vaccines. To determine whether a vaccine prevents disease, the study’s...
Election HQ: Information on primary races in Western Pa.
Primary election day in Western Pennsylvania is Tuesday, June 2. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing inside polling places because of the coronavirus pandemic. In Allegheny County, your polling place might not be where it...
Letter to the editor: Sports can be played, watched safely
Sports for kids are being canceled this summer even when we go green. It seems that under green the number of fans will still be restricted. Please let me do the math. A typical playing area for baseball, soccer and various other sports is 3 acres. An acre is approximately...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s dangerous mask belittling
We never had a president who weighed in on culture wars. They were usually too busy running the country to spend almost a day a week on Twitter. Really scary, though, to see President Trump jump right in and turn the wearing of a mask during a pandemic into a...
Review: ‘The Vast of Night’ is a cunning lo-fi sci-fi noirVideo
“The Vast of Night,” a micro-budget noir set in 1950s New Mexico, crackles with B-movie electricity. The film is one of those little miracles: a directorial debut, made for nothing, that establishes a young filmmaker of self-evident command. With atmosphere and cunning, director Andrew Patterson steers “The Vast of Night”...
