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Step it up? In the battle of fitness trackers, the most steps might not win
Many benefits Studies show that 150 minutes a week of moderate activity, such as walking, can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, improve sleep, help reduce weight gain and improve bone health. Perhaps no one knows that better than Tom Holland, an exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist who...
Progress in understanding Alzheimer’s disease genetics
What is happening with Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment? We heard from Maria Carrillo, chief science officer of the nationwide Alzheimer’s Association, during a recent visit to San Diego. Here are some questions and answers from the interview, edited for space and clarity. Question: There have been several failed clinical...
Abused kids are texting hotline for help, support
Pegged as the digital generation, children use technology frequently to communicate with others — including in times of crisis. Instead of having a conversation with a trusted adult when they need support, many minors turn to social media. But when it comes to verbalizing experiences of maltreatment — neglect or...
Depreciation Lands Museum hosting fall festival
The Hydref - a Fall Festival and Market Faire, will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Depreciation Lands Museum. Meet skilled 18th century crafts people, re-enactors, and “sutlers.” Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, live music, food and activities for the children. There will be a...
Wines of Gibsonia to feature Mazzotta Winery at Northern Tier Library
When Northern Tier Library Director Diane Illis stepped into the Mazzotta Winery, she was initially scouting a potential location for a book club outing. After speaking with owner Frank Mazzotta, she decided to bring the Richland Township winery to the library for a “Wines of Gibsonia” tasting event that will...
Salem Methodist in Pine packs 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger
On Sept. 8, Salem United Methodist Church was the site of special event where church members, friends and other volunteers spent the day packing collected food for Rise Against Hunger. These donated supplies were organized, packed and are now being delivered around the globe. More than 10,000 meals were packaged....
Pine-Richland hosting Allegheny Valley Marching Band Festival
Pine-Richland High School will be hosting the Allegheny Valley Marching Band Festival on Sept. 18 at the PRHS Stadium. The festival starts at 7 p.m. and bands from Avonworth, Northgate, Riverview, Fox Chapel Area, Hampton, Shaler Area, North Hills, and North Allegheny will perform in addition to the PR band....
Volunteers sew stockings for soldiers overseas
Volunteers recently spent time sewing what they hope will make a happy holiday season for soldiers overseas. The American Sewing Guild and Penn Hills nonprofit Military Connections hosted the sewing day at Murrysville Alliance Church, creating stockings which will be stuffed with snacks, candy and other treats. “It’s a great...
Belle Vernon soccer star Izzy Laurita leaving team due to safety concerns
Citing risk of long-term injury, Belle Vernon Area’s Izzy Laurita has walked away from high school soccer. An All-WPIAL peformer, Laurita was the Leopards’ leading scorer last season with 33 goals and 20 assists, coming off a freshman season with 15 goals and 19 assists. She had four goals in...
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 9, 2019
Field hockey Monday’s results Nonsection Pine-Richland 2, North Allegheny 1 (OT) Shady Side Academy 4, Fox Chapel 0 Golf Boys Monday’s results Class AAA Section 1 Greensburg Salem 203, Norwin 215 Medalists: Jeff Menkins (GS), 37; Ben Thomas (GS), 38 Section 2 Ringgold 232, Albert Gallatin 262 Section 7 South...
High school roundup for Sept. 9, 2019: GCC tops SSA in girls soccer showdown
Greensburg Central Catholic 2, Shady Side Academy 0 — Sam Felder and Bethany Winnor scored goals to lead No. 1 Greensburg Central Catholic (3-0, 2-0) over No. 2 Shady Side Academy (2-1, 2-1) in a Section 1-A matchup of girls soccer powers. Eden Christian 6, Riverview 0 — With a...
The Daily 3: Albert Gallatin boys soccer continues turnaround
Albert Gallatin might have left the WPIAL in football, but the boys soccer team is still part of the district and having an historic season thus far. The Colonials are 1-0 in Section 3-AAA, 4-0 overall. That may not sound like much, but consider their recent history. In the nine...
WPIAL Football Team of the Week: Week 2
Last season, the Central Valley football team lost its first four games before rallying to win four of its last five to make the playoffs. The late-season run included a stunning 14-8 upset of previously undefeated and top-ranked Aliquippa in Week 9. “We were disappointed with how we started the...
Stephen J. Lyons: ‘Who won the week?’ Me, because I stopped watching cable news
I was slogging through my Saturday workout at the gym trying to balance and read a book on the elliptical while ignoring the three muted television sets on the wall. The gym’s owner usually starts the day with Fox News on the right, MSNBC on the left and HGTV in...
Hurricane Dorian reshaped part of the Outer Banks shoreline, National Park Service says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dorian’s landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina did more than flood coastal communities — it reshaped parts of the barrier islands, early damage assessments show. The National Park Service Incident Management Team said it deployed 68 employees to take stock of the aftermath and found...
Trump says he didn’t know Air Force crew stayed at his resort
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he didn’t know about the overnight stay of a U.S. Air Force crew at his Scotland golf resort amid new scrutiny of government spending at properties owned by the president. “I know nothing about an Air Force plane landing at an airport (which I...
Steelers legend Lynn Swann resigns as Southern Cal athletic director
LOS ANGELES — Southern Cal athletic director Lynn Swann resigned after three tumultuous years atop one of the nation’s most prestigious athletic departments. The 67-year-old Swann, a Hall of Fame receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, signed his letter of resignation Monday, just two weeks into USC’s football season. Dave Roberts,...
Editorial: Details matter with rail inspection
The devil is in the details. On Aug. 4, 2018, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near Station Square in Pittsburgh. Given the proximity of people at the Port Authority T track below, it is providential that there were no casualties. But there were costs. Local transit riders were disrupted...
Explosion in Leetsdale Industrial Park injures 4 workers
An explosion over the weekend at the Hussey Copper headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Leetsdale Industrial Park sent four people to the hospital with injuries. The incident happened at about 5 a.m. Saturday, said Ernest Logan, assistant fire chief at the Leetsdale Fire Department. Logan said fire, police and...
Todd Palin files for divorce from former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Todd Palin appears to have filed for divorce from former Alaska governor and onetime vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, his wife of 31 years. In a document filed Friday in Anchorage Superior Court, Todd Palin, 55, asked to dissolve the marriage, citing an “incompatibility of temperament between...
Nathan Legare, Samuel Poulin help Penguins prospects win Buffalo rookie tournament
The high-flying duo of Samuel Poulin and Nathan Legare were at it again for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday afternoon. Legare broke a third-period tie and Poulin added the empty netter as a team of Penguins prospects defeated the Buffalo Sabres, 6-4, to finish in first place in the annual...
Brackenridge tries more ways to go after delinquent taxes, blight
Brackenridge Council has compiled a list of properties to keep track of tax delinquents and deteriorated structures. Council decided in the spring to survey borough and Allegheny County records to catalog properties that are vacant and dilapidated in response to residents’ complaints about blight. The list will serve as a...
Peduto joins mayors at White House to pressure Senate vote on gun control bills
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto joined a group of bipartisan mayors from across the country Monday afternoon at the White House to call for a U.S. Senate vote on proposed legislation that would expand and strengthen background checks for gun buyers. Peduto and other mayors — including several from cities that...
Hampton Community Pool hosts inaugural Dog Day
Before the Hampton Community Pool closed for the season, township officials offered one last splash that encouraged four-legged swimmers to enjoy the water. The first-ever Dog Day at the pool was held Sept. 8 and it was well received and may become an annual event....
CMU team helps Hampton students excel in programming
The CMU User Experiences Design Team of Monica Chang, Janet Peng and Kade Stewart came to Hampton High School this week. They were there to evaluate how the curriculum CMU provided to Hampton for its Computer Programming I class is working and if there are any adjustments that should be...
