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Review: Tom Hanks a perfect fit in lovely Mister Rogers tale for adults
Director Marielle Heller frames “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” as if it were an episode of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” with miniature sets of cars and bridges to illustrate New York and Pittsburgh. Mister Rogers, played with clear-eyed purpose by Tom Hanks, introduces the audience to the film’s protagonist, journalist...
Blawnox staple Norman Nardini still rocking as he approaches 70
It’s a Friday night at the Starlite Lounge, a cozy club and restaurant on Freeport Road in Blawnox. On a tiny stage in a tiny room packed with middle-aged patrons looking to shed their working week blues, Norman Nardini is holding court. He greets everyone who walks through the door...
Letter to the editor: Free is never really free
Democratic candidates love to use the word “free.” It appeals to uninformed voters. Free college, health care, cellphones. However, free is usually not free. It just means someone else pays for it. Maybe that someone is you. John, a 20-year-old man, is thrilled that his college education will be free....
Letter to the editor: Violating traffic laws as Olympic sport
When we moved here in 2007, we were warned by our real estate agent about people running the red lights on Route 30 near our home. I have been seeking an answer as to why this happens so often. We heeded her advice to never go as soon as the...
Letter to the editor: A dream for America
I have a dream … that America will become a strong nation and that Mr. Trump will become leader for life; that the disagreeable, weak and unemployable shall be sent to work camps until they are set free; that genocide is approved to cleanse the nation. A dream of one...
Letter to the editor: Trump & the Pharisees
Perhaps letter-writer R. Ritchey (“Jesus, too, criticizes the elite,” Oct. 23, TribLIVE) should read the Scriptures. The Pharisees had the mandate of teaching and safeguarding God’s laws as given to Moses. Our Congress is mandated to represent our people and to protect and represent our Constitution. Both groups have failed....
‘Tidying Up’ star Marie Kondo debuts online store
The woman who has made a name for herself encouraging people to get rid of their clutter wants to sell you items “that spark joy” and “enhance your everyday routine.” “The goal of tidying is to make room for meaningful objects, people and experiences. I can think of no greater...
Pine-Richland organizations hosting holiday drives
If you’re looking to make a child’s holiday a little brighter with a new toy, there are a number of opportunities to do so in the Pine-Richland area. • North Hills Community Outreach is running its annual holiday toy drive and will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and gift cards...
2 Sewickley nonprofits receive grants
Two Sewickley nonprofits have received a total of $8,000 in grant funding from the Sewickley Valley Community Fund (SVCF). Laughlin Children’s Center, which provides academic, speech therapy and other services to preschool-aged children, received $5,000 for the creation of a sensory learning center. The Samaritan Counseling Center, an organization that...
Knox-Box will be voluntary in Hampton Township
The proposed ordinance requiring businesses to purchase a Knox-Box was rejected 4-1 by Hampton Township Council, with council President Michael Peters voting in favor. The key lockbox, most likely utilizing the Knox-Box brand, is a small, wall-mounted safe that holds building keys for fire departments, emergency medical services and sometimes...
The Stroller, Nov. 22, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Santa needs help: You can ‘adopt’ senior for Christmas Concordia Lutheran Ministries has again opened its Adopt-A-Resident Program to the community. Individuals, businesses or congregations may call the facility of their choice to “adopt” a resident and give him or her Christmas gifts. Gift suggestions include a sweat suit, door...
50+ deer-resistant plants to add to your landscape
As I stepped out the kitchen door to walk the dog, a young deer munching on hydrangeas confronted us. This buck was in rut and looked at us as if we were competitors in the race to mate. As my dog barked wildly, the deer backed off a little but...
High school roundup for Nov. 21, 2019: Franklin Regional stages third-period rally
Trent Lunden and Kevin Cakanac each had three goals and an assist to lead Franklin Regional to a 7-4 victory over Armstrong in PIHL hockey Thursday night. Franklin Regional (5-1-0) rallied from a one-goal deficit with four goals in the last nine minutes of the game. Ethan Prugh scored twice...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 21, 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 Quarterfinals Class 6A Friday’s schedule Coatesville (10-2) at Downingtown West (12-1), 7 p.m.; Nazareth (12-1) vs. St. Jospeh’s Prep (9-2) at...
Fred Cox, former Pitt, NFL standout who invented Nerf football, dies at 80
A legendary native of Monongahela and an NFL icon, Fred Cox, died Wednesday in Minnesota from complications due to kidney failure. Cox, 80, had been in hospice care in his home in Monticello for some time before his death. After his football career, with the help of Minnesota entrepreneur John...
Avonworth stands in the way of 8th WPIAL title for Washington
After winning the 700th game in school history earlier this season, Washington will try for another milestone Saturday — an eighth WPIAL football title. The Prexies (13-0) will take on Avonworth (13-0) at noon at Norwin. A victory would also mean a 48th win for the senior class, the most...
Body of missing Bethel Park woman identified 7 weeks after being found in Nevada desert
Authorities in Nevada have confirmed that the body of a woman found in the desert is that of a missing Bethel Park woman. Jaime Feden’s remains were identified Thursday through dental records, according to Lincoln County (Nevada) Sheriff Kerry D. Lee. Feden, 33, was found Oct. 5 in a southern...
WPIAL championship Saturday football facts and figures, Class 5A/2A edition
Four WPIAL football championships are in the books from last week with two more set for Saturday at Norwin HS. This marks the first year since 1985 that a high school venue will host multiple WPIAL football championship games. That year, the Class AAAA and AAA championship games were played...
Chick’s Picks pays tribute to biggest fan as WPIAL football season draws to close
As the final week of the WPIAL football season is upon us, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Chick’s Picks took some time to reflect on all that she has been thankful for this season. Each year, Chick’s Picks is amazed by all of those that contribute to making...
Pennsylvania moves to raise cigarettes, e-cigs, other tobacco products to age to 21
The General Assembly Thursday put Pennsylvania on a track to become the 19th state in America to raise the minimum age for purchase of tobacco products to age 21, effective next July 1. The bill passed both the House, 135-49, and Senate, 44-5, and now heads to Gov. Tom Wolf’s...
Mike Pence emerges largely unscathed as Sondland, Democrats say he knew of quid pro quoVideo
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers and witnesses this week repeatedly brought up Vice President Mike Pence during public impeachment hearings, but President Donald Trump’s No. 2 has emerged mostly unscathed. Wednesday was a rough one for Trump, with testimony from a top U.S. diplomat implicating him in a quid pro quo. But...
Leechburg talent show to raise money for spring musical
The Leechburg Drama Club is hoping its second annual talent show fundraiser Friday is at least as successful as last year’s inaugural event, which raised $4,000 to help put on a high school musical. Regardless, those attending Friday’s event are going to get a good show, according to Leechburg Area...
Laurels & lances: Movies, fights, holidays and theft
Laurel: To a spotlight on a great neighbor. A little national attention on Pittsburgh is always nice, especially when it’s for everyone’s favorite nice guy, Latrobe native Fred Rogers. “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is giving that wholesome glow with a little red-carpet flair. Thanks a lot, Tom Hanks!...
Saying ‘I do’ with a beautiful, budget-conscious wedding
With stars in their eyes, newly engaged couples often plunge into the excitement of planning their perfect wedding day. Sticker shock can soon set in, as the costs of catering, photography, gowns, flowers and more send budgets plummeting into the red. Some couples prefer, or soon agree on, smaller weddings,...
Monroeville rec department holds Thanksgiving event for kids
There were lots of laughs and giggles Nov. 15 when more than a dozen local children, ages preschool and up, got together for the Monroeville Recreation Department’s “Gobbles and Giggles” event. Class instructors Ashley Smith and Courtney Smith read Thanksgiving-themed stories, “There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey”...
