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Letter to the editor: Differences between Joe Biden, Donald Trump
Is there a better illustration of that old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” than the Democrats’ so-called “moderate” candidate for president, Joe Biden? His rallying cry will probably be “I’m your man to bring our nation together, not divide it.” But that is so much more appropriate...
Letter to the editor: Voters’ IQs
Letter-writer Carl Colpo (“Democrats’ ads disrespectful during crisis,” April 2, TribLIVE) stated that when people tell him they vote Democrat, he writes them off as having a low IQ. I am a lifelong Democrat. A staunch Democrat I am not. I consider myself an independent Democrat with both liberal and...
Letter to the editor: County commissioners need to take a stand
The stated goal and intent of the lockdown and stay-at-home order was to “flatten the curve” and prevent hospitals and the medical system from being overwhelmed. The number of new cases over the last several weeks in our region clearly demonstrate that has occurred. When a nationally renowned doctor at...
Letter to the editor: Thank our teachers this week
Teachers give us so much. When we struggled in class, they were there to lend us a helping hand. When our kids are having a terrible day, their teachers are ready with welcoming smiles and encouraging words. Every day, they inspire all of us to achieve great things. It’s National...
The Stroller, May 6, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a face mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family...
White House may dissolve its coronavirus task force this monthVideo
WASHINGTON — Although the coronavirus pandemic is far from over, the White House plans to wind down the task force that is guiding the federal government’s response and hand off responsibility to individual agencies, a move aimed at distancing President Donald Trump from potentially unpopular public health decisions as he...
Tagovailoa will wear No. 1 for the Dolphins, said he wouldn’t ask for Marino’s 13 to be unretired
Miami Dolphins fans eager to know what jersey number rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will wear in upcoming seasons finally have their answer. The Dolphins tweeted out a series of numbers for the team’s crop of rookies and free agents, and it disclosed the former Alabama standout Miami selected with the...
Fauci: Evidence shows virus originated in nature, not in Chinese lab
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told National Geographic it’s unlikely the coronavirus pandemic somehow started in a Chinese lab, despite suggestions to the contrary by President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “If you look at the evolution of the virus...
Trump says U.S. must reopen even if more get sick, die
President Trump declared Tuesday the U.S. must begin to reopen its economy immediately, even if it leads to more Americans falling sick and dying from the coronavirus. “Will some people be affected? Yes. Will some people be affected badly? Yes. But we have to get our country open, and we...
Editorial: The invaluable gift of nursing
When people are sick or hurting or injured, they often say they need to see a doctor. More often, what they get — and need — is a nurse. A doctor can diagnose and prescribe, but time and attention is spread across a large swath of patients. A nurse, on...
Daniel Radcliffe, other celebs reading ‘Harry Potter’ on videoVideo
Harry Potter will be reading Harry Potter in a new video series announced Tuesday. Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who came to fame playing the young wizard, is reading the first chapter of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” on the Wizarding World website. It can also be found in audio format...
Sunken boat pulled from Allegheny River at Fox Chapel Yacht ClubVideo
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal will investigate a February boat fire after the sunken vessel was lifted from the Allegheny River on Tuesday. The boat was recovered from its dock at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club, off Old Freeport Road in O’Hara. “Now that the boat has been raised, the...
Dr. Cornelius Clancy: To combat coronavirus, we may need more antibiotics
Cornelius Clancy, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine and director of the XDR Pathogen Lab at the University of Pittsburgh. The coronavirus infects and kills more Americans each day. The number of confirmed cases just eclipsed 1.2 million and the death toll now exceeds 70,000. While the standard advice...
Trib offers HSSN services to produce, livestream Western Pa. graduations
As high schools try to plan Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies amid the uncertainty of coronavirus restrictions, HSSN has added its video capabilities to their menu of options. HSSN, the High School Sports Network of Trib Total Media, is offering high school administrators across the region its video production and...
Pittsburgh-area nonprofits develop alternatives as signature fundraisers are canceled
This past Saturday would have been Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s annual Spring Hat Luncheon. The event not only has an attendance roster of 600 of Pittsburgh’s fashionable who’s who, it raises more than a half-million much-needed dollars for the nonprofit. With the covid-19 pandemic, the luncheon didn’t go off as scheduled...
Tree limbs, leaves accepted at South Fayette wood waste facility
South Fayette residents can drop off leaves and tree limbs to the township’s wood waste recycling facility at 2121 Ridge Road in Boys Home Park. According to the township website, tree limbs up to four inches in diameter are accepted. No plastic bags, grass clippings or tree stumps are accepted....
AP study: Pirates’ 2020 payroll lowest in the majors
NEW YORK — A study of MLB contracts resulted in a dubious distinction for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates are last in payroll at $54 million, the lowest in the majors in six seasons, according to research done by the Associated Press. The Yankees, who topped MLB’s payroll list for...
Tom Sharbaugh: There is an increase in business startups — really?
One of the surprising trends in the recent shutdown of the U.S. economy is an uptick in the number of people in Pennsylvania who are starting companies. Why would anyone have the confidence to start a business now? The answer is that many people have more confidence in themselves than...
Letter to the editor: Technology & humanity
Broadband. It’s essential. Tell me, just what is broadband? As far as I’m concerned, you can take your broadband, internet, stupid phones, globalization and computers and jam them. The romantic poets were right. Technology would be fine, but not for a bunch of pinheads called humanity. I can hardly wait...
Living with Children: Why small classrooms are overrated
“No rational person would argue that the smaller the class size, the better, right?” asked the radio talk show host. “I think I’m a rational person,” I said, “and I can offer proof that smaller class size propaganda is nothing but, well, propaganda. Small classes are overrated. Individual attention is...
Letter to the editor: Dismayed in Monroeville
I watched the latest Monroeville council meeting with extreme dismay (“Monroeville decides against employee furlough,” April 16, TribLIVE). Greg Erosenko, as deputy mayor, is in a leadership position to act for the citizens of Monroeville. The vote on whether to lay off employees, in my opinion, was critical to the...
Letter to the editor: Schools must plan for next year
“School” has forever changed for students, educators and parents because of covid-19. Students have engaged in learning without personal contact with teachers and peers. Virtual activities, instructional packets and independent work have replaced traditional practices. Educators have provided instruction to students through continuous e-learning experiences and ensured that families without...
Police: McKees Rocks woman found in refrigerator was last seen a week ago; boyfriend charged
A McKees Rocks woman whose decomposing body was found in a broken refrigerator Monday was last seen by a neighbor April 29, authorities wrote in a criminal complaint charging the woman’s boyfriend with abuse of a corpse. Daryl Jones, 41, is being held without bail in Allegheny County Jail on...
The Stroller, May 5, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a face mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family...
Chartiers Valley has 2 backup plans for prom, graduation
Chartiers Valley School District has announced contingency plans for prom and graduation. While the district hopes to hold prom on the originally scheduled date of May 22 and commencement on May 28, they have created two alternate plans, according to district spokeswoman Mikaela Duckstein. If social restrictions remain in place...
