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Olivia Bennett: Black women should be respected, paid fairly
Thanks to the “Pittsburgh’s Inequality Across Gender and Race” report, Pittsburghers are once again reminded that we live in the worst city in the country for black women. We are dead last in the categories of health outcomes, poverty and income, employment, and education. The September report, a collaboration with...
Outdoors notices for Nov. 24, 2019
Outdoors Notices RIFLE LEAGUES • In the Allegheny Valley Rifle League on Nov. 15, Fort Hand (4-2) defeated Murrysville (0-6), 1,161-1,153, and Butler (4-2) beat Clymer (4-2), 1,165-1,154, in the A-team standings. In the B-team division, Fort Hand (1.5-4.5) beat Murrysville (0.5-5.5), 1,109-1,080, and Clymer (6-0) defeated Butler (4-2), 1,141-1,140....
WPIAL Class 2A final notebook: Avonworth doesn’t have to share trophy this time around
Avonworth is now 1-1-1 in WPIAL titles games after Saturday’s 28-6 victory in the Class 2A final over Washington at Norwin High School. The Antelopes tied Union Area, 13-13, in the 1959 title game at Geneva College’s Reeves Stadium and dropped a 26-14 decision to Clairton in 2014 at Heinz...
Greensburg holds grand Holiday Parade
Seasonal weather — brisk but not bitter cold — greeted hundreds of parade participants and visitors who lined Main Street in downtown Greensburg for the county seat’s 28th Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday. More than 100 floats, bands, dance companies and fire trucks participated in the parade, which lasted more...
Avonworth’s Jax Miller puts on a show in WPIAL championship victory over Washington
Avonworth relied on the big men up front and the legs of senior running back Jax Miller to record a 28-6 victory over Washington to claim the WPIAL Class 2A championship Saturday at Norwin High School. It’s the second title for the Antelopes, who were declared co-champions with Union after...
Sounding off: Safeguarding our prosperity
What causes poverty? Wrong question, since poverty is the natural state of humans. It’s been that way for 100,000 years. The correct question is “What causes wealth?” Quick answer — free-market capitalism. Since the late 18th century, a middle class has been forming, thanks to small-business owners depending on their...
Editorial: Law just part of youth vaping fix
A new law will not stop young smokers. Or vapers. On Thursday, Pennsylvania’s General Assembly moved ahead with legislation that would change the legal age to buy tobacco products — whether traditional cigarettes or the newer e-cigarette devices and their fluids — to 21. The House supported it 135-49. The...
Letter to the editor: Yovanovitch’s intimidation claim is laughable
Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch said during the impeachment hearings that she felt intimidated by President Trump’s tweet critiquing her performance as ambassador. As a retired Foreign Service employee, I find that unbelievable and laughable. Our ambassadors around the world are made of sterner stuff. Yovanovitch apparently is not. Irrelevant to impeachment,...
Letter to the editor: Let medical practitioners, not government, take care of us
Dr. Lawrence John (“Patients want physicians involved in their health care,” Nov. 13, TribLIVE) is probably correct that most patients would prefer to see a physician than a physician’s assistant. That does not mean that in many cases they would be as well cared for by a physician’s assistant. But...
Letter to the editor: Government failing our children
Our poor children. Parents always want the best for their children. For most parents it is their main purpose in life, to raise healthy, happy, honorable children. They want them to be able to live in a safe, prospering and honorable country. They know it is important their children get...
Quaker Valley choir to perform in Allegheny County holiday music program
The Quaker Valley High School Concert Choir and Penn-Trafford High School Jazz Ensemble will kick off Allegheny County’s 52nd Annual Holiday Music Program on Dec. 3. The program includes two performances each weekday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. through Dec. 19. “Whether you’re an employee or visitor, being at...
The Stroller, Nov. 23, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Cub Scouts to collect blankets for homeless veterans Cub Scout Pack 556 Wolf Den will host a drive to collect new or gently-used blankets for homeless veterans from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. To make a donation at...
‘That ’70s Show’ could be the next series to leave Netflix
The popular Fox comedy “That ’70s Show” has been a part of Netflix’s library for years, but now the show’s owner says competing streamers are interested in bringing the program to their services. Los Angeles studio Carsey-Werner Television says it has received interest from at least four buyers, including Netflix,...
Brentwood F1 in Schools team competing in Abu DhabiVideo
The Brentwood High School auditorium erupted in cheers as a tiny sleek silver car with teal accents appeared on the large screen. It’s that car — along with the seven students who created it — that Brentwood is hoping will catapult the school to a world championship at the F1...
Blessed Trinity Academy holding youth basketball signups
Blessed Trinity Academy’s Little Bulldog Program is for kids in kindergarten to third grade. The group will meet for 10 weeks starting Dec. 7, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (no clinic Dec. 21 or 28) in BTA’s gym (St. Mary of the Assumption campus). The goal of the program is...
High school scores, summaries and schedule for Nov. 22, 2019
Football WPIAL Championships Saturday’s schedule Class 5A Peters Township (12-1) vs. Gateway (11-2) at Norwin, 6 p.m. Class 2A Washington (13-0) vs. Avonworth (13-0) at Norwin, noon PIAA playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Friday’s results Central Catholic 24, State College 21 Downingtown West 48, Coatesville 36 St. Joseph’s Prep 45, Nazareth...
Photos: Thousands celebrate Pittsburgh’s 59th annual Light Up Night
Thousands came out Friday evening to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 59th annual Light Up Night. Sponsored by Comcast, the city’s event used to mark the unofficial start to the holiday season, kicked off with the lighting of the Holiday Tree. Light Up Night was held Downtown and brought out families from across...
AP photographer releases new images of Mister Rogers’ ‘Neighborhood’
From 1984 through 2000, I had the privilege of spending countless hours documenting a very special neighbor, Fred Rogers of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” A more kind and caring neighbor there never was or will be. Whether working behind the set with his puppets, feeding his fish, pulling on his cardigan...
Scooter Braun says Taylor Swift fans have threatened his family amid their feud
Mess with Scooter Braun and he’s fine. Threaten his wife and kids? That’s when the game changes, even if you’re Taylor Swift. The manager-producer, who’s been locked in a public fight with Swift over her back catalog, which his company now owns, posted an open letter overnight on social media...
Salvation Army buys New Kensington’s Fort Crawford building for $850K
The Salvation Army of New Kensington closed on a deal Friday to buy the former Fort Crawford Elementary School for $850,000, its captain said. The organization plans to start moving into the Third Street building in December. “The biggest thing we’re excited about is our opportunity to be able to...
Editorial: Schools need to study travel costs
Educators appreciate education. At least, they should. It’s right there in the name. One would think that a teacher or a principal or a superintendent would be interested in learning as much as teaching, especially when so much is changing about how kids are processing information via new technologies. And...
Salvation Army loses week of fundraising to Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving coming later than usual this year, many Salvation Army centers across Western Pennsylvania are starting their annual Red Kettle campaigns early in order to meet their fundraising goals. The Salvation Army’s Western Pennsylvania Division will place the familiar red kettles at Giant Eagle stores starting Monday, spokeswoman Ava...
Chartiers Valley senior Maclain Zajicek makes quick rise as rower
That Maclain Zajicek chose to pursue athletics came as no surprise. As the youngest of six siblings, she watched her brothers and sister excel at Chartiers Valley: • Madison played soccer; • Mitchell played football and wrestled; • Noah played soccer and lacrosse; • Caleb played soccer, basketball and lacrosse;...
Your annual guide to holiday movies, specials on TV
Thanksgiving is only a few days away. It’s a signal to many as the “official” start of the holiday season. The beloved holiday movies and specials that air annually have become tradition for many. Here is our annual list of select favorites, with a few new gems sprinkled in here...
Quaker Valley borrows $10 million more for high school project
Quaker Valley School Board members voted to borrow $10 million to fund the initial phases of design and site development for a new high school. Board members unanimously approved the bond issuance on Nov. 19. Scott Antoline, director of finance and operations, said the action took place at the end...
