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Beth Samuel hosts virtual programs
Beth Samuel Jewish Center, 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, will host the following virtual programs through Zoom: • 10 a.m. May 9 – Shabbat morning service • 7 p.m. May 12 – Adult education with Rabbi Shoshanna Kaminski: “Introducing the Jewish Community of Indonesia” • 8:45 a.m. May 23 – Torah...
Carson Wentz supports Eagles drafting Jalen HurtsVideo
When Carson Wentz spoke with reporters Monday for the first time since the NFL Draft — really, the first time since he suffered a concussion in the Philadelphia Eagles’ wild-card playoff loss to Seattle, nearly three months ago — the first several questions involved the team’s decision to take quarterback...
Editorial: The real danger of murder hornets
Oh, come on. Murder hornets? In the first four months of 2020, the news has brought massive bushfires in Australia, the U.S. killing of an Iranian general followed by Iran’s retaliation, the impeachment trial of President Trump, Britain’s break from the European Union, a deadly global pandemic hand in hand...
Give me that old time religion: Low-debt stocks
I love low-debt stocks. Companies with little or no debt have staying power when an unexpected emergency pops up — the current pandemic, for example. They almost never have to sell a promising division because they need cash. They may be able to launch new initiatives, make acquisitions or increase...
Coronavirus patients could be cash cows for nursing homes
LOS ANGELES — The nursing home industry has been devastated by the coronavirus, with outbreaks killing thousands of elderly residents and likely setting the stage for both increased regulations and huge legal liabilities. But the health crisis presents operators with a potential financial upside. Patients with covid-19 could be worth...
White House disclaims projection showing surge in virus outbreakVideo
WASHINGTON — An internal projection created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the U.S. coronavirus outbreak vastly accelerating by June to more than 200,000 new cases and 3,000 deaths per day — far more than the country is currently experiencing. The White House disclaimed the projection, calling...
White House disclaims projection showing surge in virus outbreak by June
WASHINGTON — An internal projection created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the U.S. coronavirus outbreak vastly accelerating by June to more than 200,000 new cases and 2,500 deaths per day — far more than the country is currently experiencing. The White House disclaimed the projection, calling...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden look at which Steelers players could be out after next seasonVideo
Tim Benz and Mark Madden return with “Unfiltered” and cover a lot of Steelers news, as well as the Penguins and the latest on the impact of the coronavirus shutdown on the sports world. The guys talk about whether a few Steelers players could be playing their final season with...
Adam Marles: Nursing homes need emergency pandemic funding
Like most Pennsylvanians, our commonwealth’s nursing home providers watch Secretary of Health Rachel Levine’s daily updates with hope, but also with concern as we hear the latest numbers of nursing facility and personal care home residents who have tested positive for covid-19. As this battle for the health of Pennsylvania...
Letter to editor: Oversight of rescue spending
On April 16, I heard a member of the Congressional Oversight Commission, Bharat Ramamurti, discuss the $2.2 trillion rescue bill that the commission is tasked with monitoring. He mentioned that the $500 billion to be given to large corporations, no strings attached, would instead be used as collateral to borrow...
Quaker Valley to host virtual graduation ceremony
The Quaker Valley School District announced Sunday that a virtual commencement for the class of 2020 will be held this year. In a post to the district’s website, officials also said they plan to hold a celebratory event for seniors “once it is deemed safe and permissible to come together...
Letter to the editor: Government shouldn’t keep us from church
I am very disappointed in our government for making what I believe are unconstitutional regulations that have prevented Christians from attending services. “The government shall pass no laws infringing on the practice of any religion.” The regulations imposed on Pennsylvania have prevented members of churches from congregating as a “congregation.”...
Letter to the editor: Cyber charter school funding shouldn’t be cut
When so many students in traditional schools have no other recourse, I am grateful that my cyber charter school has provided continuity of education for my son. To disrupt his education would have been a setback. I can’t imagine losing the ability to make this choice for our family, and...
Letter to the editor: Supermarket workers are superheroes
The grocery store employees working to supply food to the American people are undeniably heroic and often unappreciated. Grocery store workers risk high levels of exposure to the wickedly contagious coronavirus, yet work diligently on the front lines, helping to sustain lives. Following public health guidelines to social distance is...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 4
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 4....
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 4
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 4....
The Stroller, May 4, 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...
Carnegie Carnegie: Working from home, far from home
Serving Carnegie as the assistant director of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library is a job I take very seriously. I started as an intern from Pitt a little over 10 years ago. First I became smitten with our gorgeous building. Then, very quickly, I began to fall in love with...
Sewickley library hosts virtual gaming events
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Sewickley Public Library for Virtual Gaming Wednesday. From 3 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday, play online games with friends. This week is a book match challenge, with contestants tasked with recreating book covers. A link will be posted to join on...
Browns 4th-rounder Jacob Phillips ‘going to be a starter’Video
Draft analysts and scouts expressed doubts former LSU linebacker Jacob Phillips, whom the Cleveland Browns drafted in the fourth round of last week’s draft with the No. 97 overall selection, would be a starter in the NFL. His former defensive coordinator and current Baylor coach Dave Aranda swatted those observations...
Anthony Fauci nominated for an ‘Oscar’ of civil service
WASHINGTON — Anthony Fauci, the doctor at the forefront of leading America through the coronavirus pandemic, was named Sunday as one of the finalists for the “Oscars” of the government workforce, an annual award ceremony recognizing the achievements of top public servants. Fauci is one of 27 finalists for the...
Official: Trump had 2 intel briefings on coronavirus in late January
WASHINGTON — The intelligence community briefed President Trump twice in the eight days before he imposed travel restrictions on China in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, said a senior White House official familiar with the briefings. In a Jan. 23 briefing, Trump was told the virus...
Editorial: The high cost of safe elections
Safe elections mean something to America. The freedom of the vote is something people have fought and died to achieve and to protect. We look back on the periods when people couldn’t vote because of race or gender or the simple fact they didn’t own land, and we shake our...
California stay-at-home order faces revolts at beaches, rural communitiesVideo
LOS ANGELES — Pressure to reopen parts of California continued to build over the weekend, with more rural counties vowing to ease stay-at-home restrictions and protesters marching against the closure of Orange County beaches, a move intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Polls show most Californians support stay-at-home...
Trump criticizes George W. Bush over call for unity amid coronavirus
George W. Bush’s evocative three-minute coronavirus video went out of its way to avoid controversy. The former president didn’t mention President Trump or any political leaders during his “Call for Unity” message. Instead, Bush praised the American spirit and vowed the nation will beat the pandemic. Trump’s reaction? Bush should...
