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Letter to the editor: Trump alienating our allies
I think it’s time for the “chosen one,” the “King of Israel,” the “Messiah,” to admit he’s lost the trade war with China and put his ego aside and start concentrating on doing the work of the people of this great country. And really, fighting with Denmark? What in the...
Letter to the editor: Was Trump divine intervention?
We came together as a nation only after a ragtag militia made up of farmers, shopkeepers and the like defeated the greatest standing army in the world at the time. And men the likes of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Franklin and Adams, et al. were brought together at the same...
Review: ‘It Chapter Two’ a satisfying, if overstuffed, sequel
It can be a cheesy thing when a novel is split up and spread out over a handful of films, but Stephen King’s “It” is not one of those books. Andy Muschietti’s first crack at King’s 1,100-page doorstop, 2017’s “It,” dealt with the first half: the Losers Club, a band...
DA: Sharena Nancy only suspect in Nalani Johnson abduction, homicideVideo
A Penn Hills woman already in custody is the only person thought to be involved in Nalani Johnson’s suspected kidnapping and death over the Labor Day weekend, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Thursday. Nalani’s father, Paul Johnson, isn’t implicated in the case, has cooperated with authorities...
Quaker Valley teacher trains other educators in Africa
Two years ago during a mission trip to Kenya, Stacy Tessaro saw first-hand some problems in Africa’s education system. The focus is on memorization of facts, she said, not understanding and thinking through a problem. So, when the Quaker Valley Middle School life science teacher was given the chance to...
Remember When: 1994
In the news this week 25 years ago: • Osborne Elementary School was selected as a recipient of the Blue Ribbon Schools award from the U.S. Department of Education. The school was one of 276 nationwide to receive the honor this year. Principal Nancy Auer, first-grade teacher Saundra Waseleski and...
Fridley Field remains closed for track work
Use of the track and turf at Fridley Field in Hampton will remain off-limits for the time being as work continues. While the homecoming game against Fox Chapel at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 is still expected, access to the fields will be monitored and controlled, according to discussion at...
Richland native shines in International Triathlon
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete John Reed of Gibsonia, an Aquinas Academy alum, was 3,780 miles away over Labor Day weekend, competing in the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne, Switzerland. Reed, a junior who runs cross country and track at RPI, had an excellent race,...
Theatre Factory’s 25th season focuses on all kinds of families
The Theatre Factory’s 25th season will focus on families – not only traditional families, but also families of faith, neighbors, cultures, passions and friendships. “When picking the shows for our anniversary season, we wanted to incorporate a family feel,” says Jeff Johnston, promotions manager for the Trafford theater company. “We...
Shadyside’s A Fair in the Park is a 50-year affair for artists
The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh will celebrate a half-century of talented artists who have showcased their work over the years during the 50th anniversary of A Fair in the Park. The annual event, being held Sept. 6-8 in Shadyside’s Mellon Park, will feature a special booth titled, “A Retrospective: An...
ZZ Top brings 5 decades of staying power to Pittsburgh showVideo
Has it really been 50 years since the larger-than-life blues-inspired rock group ZZ Top started climbing the ladder of success that would land them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and give them staying power five decades later? Vocalist/guitarist Billy Gibbons said there’s a good reason...
Wonders of Mother Nature inspire ‘Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy’Video
Neil Goldberg’s “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” is coming to two area venues. One of the theatrical and circus director’s many productions created from his Dream Studios in Pompano Beach, Fla., the acrobatic and musical adventure is inspired by Mother Nature’s wonder and beauty. Western Pennsylvania audiences will have an opportunity...
Eligibility hearings for top players among 3 things to watch Thursday in high school sports
It will be another busy day the WPIAL offices in Green Tree where future playing status in the regular season and in the postseason will be decided for five district athletes. The WPIAL has two eligibility hearings scheduled to determine if challenged transfers were in any way tied to athletic...
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 4, 2019
Cross Country Boys Wednesday’s result Nonsection Blackhawk 24, Mohawk 33 Blackhawk 28, Riverside 31 Riverside 22, Mohawk 33 Football Thursday’s schedule District 8 City League Westinghouse at University Prep, 7 p.m. Golf Boys Wednesday’s results Class AAA Section 1 Hempfield 200, Greensburg Salem 215 Medalists: Jon Kebe (H), 36; Anthony...
High school roundup for Sept. 4, 2019: Swankler powers Norwin to girls soccer win
Paloma Swankler scored two first half goals to lead No. 3 Norwin (1-0, 1-0) to a Section 3-4A girls soccer victory over Hempfield (0-1, 0-1) on Wednesday. Dani Iannuzzo and Katelyn Kauffman scored in the second half for the Knights. Megan Dietz had two assists. Liz Waszkiewicz recorded the shutout....
Plenty of movement in Week 2 high school football power rankings
After the initial Trib 10 power rankings were released last week, three of the 10 teams were knocked off, prompting some early changes. Gateway was ranked No. 3 but was stunned by No. 8 Penn-Trafford, dropping the Gators to No. 8 and lifting the Warriors into the top five. No....
Jennifer Elliott: Pennsylvania school screenings missing vital asthma test
With students back in class, schools across the state are providing annual vision and hearing screenings to help ensure student well-being. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania does not mandate a screening for the most common chronic childhood disease: asthma. Such screenings should be required in Pennsylvania, which has the second highest percentage of...
High school football schedule for Week 2
Thursday District 8 City League Westinghouse at University Prep, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A Butler at Mt. Lebanon, 7:30 p.m. Hempfield at Norwin, 7 p.m. North Allegheny vs. Central Catholic at Shaler, 7:30 p.m. Seneca Valley at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny 8 Baldwin at Upper St. Clair,...
The Birdie gets his mojo back while picking A-K Valley games
When the Birdie walked into the office on Monday, he had the biggest smile on his face. First of all, yes, the Birdie works on Labor Day because as he has acclaimed, he’s the hardest working feathered fowl in the office. Second of all, his smile wasn’t booming because of...
The Birdie sets sights on web stardom in Westmoreland County
Last week: 12-3 (80 percent) Season: 18-5 (78.3 percent) The Birdie is old school and set in many of his ways. He still uses a pencil and paper to keep game stats and likes to get ink on his fingers after reading the print edition of the newspaper. “People still...
Timothy L. O’Brien: Mike Pence’s Doonbeg visit proves he’s a giver
Go ahead and forgive yourself if you find some details of Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Ireland confusing. Although Pence has official meetings in Dublin (on Ireland’s east coast) he and his federal entourage have found lodging in Doonbeg (on Ireland’s west coast). Why Doonbeg? Well, Pence has ancestral...
Trump offers altered hurricane chart, appearing to double down on ‘Alabama’ warningVideo
President Trump presented a doctored Hurricane Dorian map to possibly justify the fact he had warned that the state of Alabama was in direct path of the storm. The President of the United States altered a National Hurricane Center map with a sharpie to falsely extend the official forecast toward...
Editorial: Threats aren’t pranks
It’s not funny. You can call it a prank or a practical joke. You can say it was all in good fun or that no harm was meant. You can say whatever you want but it doesn’t make it true. The fact is that there is nothing amusing about telling...
Etna man charged with stealing car, burglarizing chamber of commerce office at Pittsburgh Mills
At Etna man is accused of stealing a car and breaking into the Alle-Kiski Strong Chamber at the Pittsburgh Mills mall. Frazer police charged Richard D. Lenhart, 48, with burglary, trespassing, receiving stolen property, access device fraud, theft, and traffic violations in connection to the Aug. 28 incident. He remained...
Pirates Charities donation to South Fayette school increases physical fitness
The excitement could be felt around the Watson Institute’s Education Center South in South Fayette. Not only was a new school year beginning but, thanks to Pirates Charities, the school had new adaptive equipment to help promote physical fitness among students. “It’s like kids in a candy store,” said program...
