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Woman killed by train in Tarentum identified
A woman struck and killed by a train Friday night in Tarentum has been identified. Beth Graff, 39, of Tarentum was pronounced dead at the scene along the railroad tracks adjacent to Fifth Avenue, Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Saturday afternoon. An investigation by Allegheny County police found that...
Keith Williams: System-focused bureaucracy is tying teachers’ hands
Anyone who has stood in front of a classroom knows: You must adapt to succeed. The coronavirus crisis has proven that flexibility is king when it comes to essential skills for teachers. Like the rest of us, teachers are being forced to adapt to statewide school closures and local quarantines....
How to make facemasks from household itemsVideo
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Rachel Levine on Friday asked all Pennsylvania residents — even those who are healthy or not showing symptoms of the coronavirus — to wear some type of face covering when in public. This could include a bandanna, T-shirt or other masks that are not medical grade....
Editorial: A glimpse of hope in Pitt’s covid-19 vaccine trial
Good news came out of Pittsburgh on Thursday. It came in the form of a fingertip-sized innovation with miniature needles made of sugar and virus proteins. It might be the vaccine that protects millions from the novel coronavirus pandemic. And it has been developed at the University of Pittsburgh School...
Brooke Baldwin becomes 2nd CNN on-air person with coronavirus
NEW YORK — CNN news anchor Brooke Baldwin has tested positive for the coronavirus, the second on-air personality at the news network to come down with the disease. In an Instagram post Friday, Baldwin said that her symptoms — a fever, chills and aches — came on suddenly Thursday afternoon....
In pivot, Pelosi sees next relief bill with bipartisan goals
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that the next coronavirus aid bill should build on the bipartisan relief bills that Congress has passed so far rather than include broader Democratic agenda items such as infrastructure and rural broadband access. That’s a noteworthy pivot for the California Democrat, who...
Stocks fall on Wall Street, heading for another weekly loss
NEW YORK — Stocks are falling in afternoon trading Friday, putting Wall Street on track for its third losing week in the last four. The losses came after the government said U.S. employers cut 701,000 more jobs than they added last month, the first drop in nearly a decade. Many...
Kim Stolfer & Klint Macro: Law-abiding citizens’ gun rights
In his op-ed “Congratulations on your new gun. Now lock it up.” (March 25, TribLIVE), Rep. Dan Frankel shows his contempt for the individuals who have decided to exercise their right to defend themselves and those they love. As professional firearm instructors, we teach that a firearm that is out...
Become a Sewickley Herald contributor and share community news
Hello, Sewickley, Relevant, accurate information is more important than ever. As we settle into a new normal, we at the Sewickley Herald would like to once again invite you to become a Community Contributor on our site. As a Contributor, you can post comments, photos and videos of day-to-day life,...
Nuket Curran: Telemedicine a powerful tool in coronavirus pandemic
Nuket Curran, a doctor of physical therapy, lives in Shaler. She is director of compliance at Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services (phoenixrehab.com). Coronavirus has changed our lives completely. Each day we are making the choice to not to see anyone in person and rely on digital technology to connect with...
Letter to the editor: Beer essential, school not?
Let me make sure I have this right: Beer distribution is an essential service, but K-12 education is not? Thomas Comini Sewickley Township...
Pittsburgh closes playgrounds, could close parks if social distancing wanesVideo
Pittsburgh officials have not ruled out closing city parks if residents fail to heed social distancing guidelines as they did last weekend. The city has already closed all playgrounds effective Friday, and basketball courts and the Mt. Washington overlooks have been closed since early this week. Public Safety Director Wendell...
Plum plans Easter ‘Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza’
A “Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza” will be held at the Plum Public Works Facility, 2001 Old Mine Road, on April 11. Participants will stay in the safety of their cars and receive a “bunny bag” from a gloved volunteer. Rain or shine, the Easter Bunny will be there to wave to participants....
Letter to the editor: Relieved that dentists can now provide care
It was a great sense of relief to many that the Pennsylvania Department of Health came to its senses and is allowing Pennsylvania dentists to reopen their offices to care for patients who are experiencing dental emergencies. It’s too bad we were shut down in the first place, causing untold...
Letter to the editor: Trump needs to take action on supplies
Why isn’t President Trump implementing a plan for mass production of supplies badly needed by medical professionals and medical facilities? Shouldn’t that have been considered foremost on his agenda in order to protect doctors, nurses, aides and those already afflicted by the coronavirus? Asking companies to donate their supplies of...
Letter to the editor: Why Americans support Trump
Shame on letter-writer Anthony Cortazzo Jr. (“Reasons for Trump support,” March 12, TribLIVE). He states as “possible reasons” certain voters support Trump is that they are “deaf, intellectually disabled and blind.” This is hate speech. How does name-calling solve anything? I think this is discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act,...
The Stroller, April 3, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Send information of charitable events to The Stroller Is your company or organization making or collecting equipment for health professionals? Is your club or church going to sponsor a community blood drive? The Stroller will publish information about community drives and collections at Triblive.com. Send information to vndnews@tribweb.com. Trinity United...
South Fayette outlines new trash collection restrictions
South Fayette Township announced the following Waste Management trash collection limits due to the coronavirus restrictions: • All trash must be secured in trash bags and be placed inside garbage cans if possible. Limit the number of bags outside a container to only two bags. • Haulers will not accept...
Animal Friends offers telemedicine for fur babies
Ohio Township’s Animal Friends now offers telemedicine appointments for pet owners who have questions about their pet’s health. “We want struggling pet owners to know they have a place to turn – especially now,” said Dr. Amanda Zetwo, Animal Friends’ Medical Director of Clinic and Community Services, in a news...
To the editor: In public vs. charter school debate, honesty is essential
To the editor, Ana Meyers’ letter of Feb. 25 contains misleading information concerning the impact of charter schools on the public schools of the Pine-Richland School District. She goes one step further in offering inaccurate assessments about how Pennsylvania finances education. On one major point, Ms. Meyers is correct: When...
Report: U.S. Open could be played at Torrey Pines later this yearVideo
SAN DIEGO — Torrey Pines Golf Course has become a potential candidate to host the 2020 U.S. Open men’s tournament if the event is postponed because of fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report Thursday by Golfweek. The website said golf’s governing bodies will soon release a revised...
Trump administration ended pandemic early-warning program to detect coronavirusesVideo
Two months before the novel coronavirus probably began spreading in Wuhan, China, the Trump administration ended a $200 million pandemic early-warning program aimed at training scientists in China and other countries to detect and respond to such a threat. The project, launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development in...
Navy captain who pleaded for help in coronavirus outbreak on carrier relieved of commandVideo
The Navy on Thursday has relieved the captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Roosevelt shortly after his plea for help for his sailors went public. Capt. Brett Crozier, who commands the aircraft carrier with a crew of about 5,000, will be relieved of his command but keep his rank and remain...
Amazon to give warehouse workers masks and check temperatures after employee walkoutsVideo
Amazon is taking extra measures to protect its employees from coronavirus after recent public outcry and employee walk-outs. The company has ordered millions of face masks that are now arriving at warehouse centers for employees to wear. “Masks will be available as soon as today in some locations and in...
High-speed disinfecting process proves invaluable to Western Pa. ambulance crewsVideo
As the coronavirus continues to spread and send many patients to the hospital, ambulance crews are balancing a thorough disinfection process with getting back on the road as quickly as possible. It’s a situation that has led to an uptick in business for cleaning and restoration companies that have a...
