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Life During Coronavirus: How Trib readers are coping
We want to hear from you — and so does everyone else. Share your stories about life in this coronavirus episode. Write to Director of Content John Allison at jallison@triblive.com. Please include your full name, neighborhood and phone number. Send photos, too, of what you are doing and seeing. Taking...
Coronavirus by the numbers: The number of cases locally, nationally and globally
The death toll in the United States as a result of the coronavirus reached at least 1,046 Thursday, according to the Johns Hopkins University & Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center. More than 69,000 people in the country have been infected by covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. More than 22,000...
Letter to the editor: Investing and coronavirus
Coronavirus has done one good thing: It forced individuals to reassess investment. The result: a near-recession. While a bear market is never preferable, the chance of an economy not propped up on overconfidence and malinvestment should be desirable to all. Then, the Fed reduced rates to 1.5% in an attempt...
Letter to the editor: School tax & retirement
I believe in total elimination of school tax. No property owners should lose their homes because of it! Op-ed writer Gary English (“Tax -shifting schemes won’t provide property tax relief,” Feb. 18, TribLIVE) doesn’t agree. The proposed House/Senate Bill 76 on school tax elimination would provide much more than a...
Letter to the editor: Economic truths about Obama, Trump
In response to the letter “Obama vs. Trump on national debt” (Feb. 27, TribLIVE): The Bible tell us that the truth will set you free. While President Obama inherited a bad economy, the truth about the Obama “recovery” is that it had the lowest labor participation rate in years with...
Letter to the editor: Young people know the election stakes
There is a growing trend of Republican retirements in the Pennsylvania Legislature. From Joe Scarnati to Mike Turzai to local representatives, it’s clear that something is sending career Republicans packing in 2020. Each time members of the GOP decide against filing reelection papers, it’s an opportunity for voters to ask...
4 easy steps to oven-fried hot chicken
The first day I met Jenn Harris, my #LAfriedchickenqueen colleague, I promised to take her to my favorite fried chicken shop in L.A. Broaster Kitchen in Montebello is my go-to for shatteringly crisp chicken. The secret to its chicken — which Harris and I ate for a recent episode of...
The Stroller, March 18, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Send cancellations to The Stroller The Stroller will publish news of cancellations and events that will still occur in the upcoming days. If your non-profit has to cancel or change an event or is helping members of the public, please send information to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood...
Pleasant Hills Garden Club celebrates 80 years
For the past 80 years, the Pleasant Hills Garden Club has helped to beautify the community. From planting flowers and greenery at key places in the borough to educating South Hills residents on horticulture and design, members of the federated club have done it all. “There’s something for everyone here,”...
Penn Hills Library events canceled or postponed
Editor’s note: the library is closed until at least March 29, canceling or postponing the events listed here. More information on how to access its digital collection can be found here. Penn Hills Library will host the following events: • Highmark Healthcare will send a representative to discuss health care...
Blessed Francis Seelos Academy students enjoy reading with ‘Tail Waggin’ Tutors’
First graders at Blessed Francis Seelos Academy had a dog-gone good time last week. The students took part in a program called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” where the students were encouraged to read to the dogs in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. The program is part of Therapy Dogs International, which strives...
All Shaler North Hills Library events have been postponed or canceled until further notice
EDITOR’S NOTE: In an effort to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, all Shaler North Hills Library activities have been suspended. Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, has a variety of activities planned. For details about library events or to register, call 412-486-0211 or go...
All Hampton Community Library events have been suspended until further notice
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following events have been canceled until further notice in an effort to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. For...
All events and activities at North Tier Library have been suspended until further notice
EDITOR’S NOTE: In response to helping to contain the coronavirus, all events at Northern Tier Regional Library will be canceled until further notice. Northern Tier Regional Library is at 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. For more information about the library or to register for a program, call 724-449-2665 or email federkeilj@einetwork.net....
Man struck by car in New Kensington hospitalized
A man hit by a car Tuesday on Tarentum Bridge Road in New Kensington apparently stepped into the road before the crash, said police Chief Bob Deringer. “No charges will be filed against the driver at this time,” Deringer said Wednesday, but that the investigation is continuing. Deringer said the...
Urban coyotes eat lots of cats — and human garbage, study of their poop reveals
A study that “dissected” 3,100 pieces of coyote poop discovered domestic cats are a big part of what urban coyotes eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, according to the National Park Service. Human garbage was their chief source of food, however, the study found. The multi-year study focused on coyotes...
Bidet sales soar as toilet paper sells out amid coronavirus fears
As cases of the coronavirus continue to climb, nothing feels more surreal than the irrational stockpiling of toilet paper, even though experts tell us it isn’t necessary and manufacturers say there is no shortage. Whether it stems from a herd mentality, reading social media posts about toilet paper fights, or...
Some voters brave coronavirus warnings for special election in House 58th DistrictVideo
As Ann McWilliams walked in to the Rillton Volunteer Fire Hall to vote in Tuesday’s special election, her husband sat outside in the car — unsure his wife’s decision to cast her ballot was the safe choice. “I don’t want to get the virus. I’m scared,” said Jack McWilliams, 82....
George Guido: Lots of fond memories from basketball season
This is the week when we usually wrap up the local high school basketball season and advise everybody to take in the Cager Classic Saturday night at Highlands. But that fine event and most everything else has been scrubbed right now. The coronavirus epidemic has closed schools, derailed sports and...
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Week ending March 14
When 2019 ended with a pair of losses in the Bethel Park Holiday Tournament, Sto-Rox was 3-6 overall and tied for second place in Section 1-2A. However, 2020 for the Vikings has been nearly perfect. Sto-Rox won 15 games in a row, including victories over Brentwood and Shenango in the...
Kevin Durant among 4 Nets players to test positive for coronavirusVideo
NEW YORK — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA. The Nets did not name the players Tuesday, but Durant confirmed he was one of them to The Athletic, saying: “Everyone be careful, take...
Penguins to auction unused St. Patrick’s Day jerseys
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ foundations will auction unused St. Patrick’s Days jerseys for the benefit of various charities including those geared towards aiding individuals impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Per a release issued by the team: “The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation today announced it will auction special green St. Patrick’s Day jerseys,...
Alle-Kiski Valley police begin responding to some calls by phone
Some police departments in the Alle-Kiski Valley will be responding to some nonemergency calls over the phone. New Kensington officers “will use their discretion” in deciding if a nonemergency call can be handled with a phone call or if they need to respond to the scene, police Chief Robert Deringer...
Editorial: What are essential businesses in Pa.?
What does “essential” mean? It’s a question everyone needs to ask after Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement Monday that essential businesses in Pennsylvania need to close in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “We strongly urge nonessential businesses across the commonwealth to do their part by temporarily closing as we work to...
Pine supervisors sign declaration of disaster emergency
The Pine Board of Supervisors signed a declaration of disaster emergency at its Monday night meeting that would allow them to normal procedures, if necessary, due to the coronavirus. The declaration was prepared by Allegheny County emergency management agency, township manager Scott Anderson said. Following the federal, state and county...
