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Editorial: Is ATV information best safety device?
It’s not against the law for a child to drive an all-terrain vehicle. It’s not against the law for a child to ride on one either. But is it always a good idea? On Thursday, Annabel Whittingham, 5, of Fox Chapel was on an ATV in her yard with her...
Kidnapped Penn Hills toddler found dead in Indiana CountyVideo
A missing Penn Hills toddler’s body was found early Tuesday afternoon in the area of an Indiana County park, county district attorney Patrick Daugherty said at a press conference. State police blocked the entrance to Pine Ridge Park in Burrell Township on Tuesday while the park was searched along with...
Taste of Greece hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in McCandless
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Taste of Greece Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. The celebration included Greek food such as Chicken Oreganto, Fish Pkali, Pastitsio, Souvlaki, Moussaka, Souzoukakia and Pork Yeero. There was also Greek dancing, tradition and more. The church, which is celebrating the opening of...
Fire rips through 3 Knoxville homes, prompts neighbors to rescue toddler from roof
Hamisi Smith woke from a nap about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to his neighbors screaming for help. Smith, 40, ran outside toward the source of the commotion in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood. Thick black smoke engulfed a house across the street. A fire appeared to be spreading rapidly. A man and a...
Bob Bozzuto: A Labor Day to celebrate
During our busy lives, there are few chances to step back and take in the big picture of the momentum built by America’s workforce. On this 125th Labor Day, we can point out historic achievements and positive impacts that continue across the labor market. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of...
Letter to the editor: Trump keeps fighting for America
I would like to respond to the letter “Disagreeing with Trump supporters.” The writer’s call to veterans not to support President Trump because he didn’t fight for America is unbelievable. Neither President Obama nor Hillary Clinton served, so how did they “fight for America”? I voted for Trump and will...
Letter to the editor: GOP must address Trump’s hate talk
Up until now, I have believed that the best way to defeat Donald Trump in 2020 is to focus on advocating for the federal government to do more to help the lower and middle classes with their economic and financial struggles to survive and to pay their bills. So, I...
Letter to the editor: Hopefuls offer no excitement for Democrats
A lot of my Democrat friends are feeling discouraged with the current crop of their presidential hopefuls. As they all try to out-socialist each other on the debate stage, the base wonders if any of them can defeat President Trump. Candidates who no one knew were running are dropping out...
Shoulder restrictions planned on I-376 in Findlay
Shoulder improvement work to ramps on eastbound Interstate 376 in Findlay Township will occur Wednesday, weather permitting. According to PennDOT, shoulder restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday on the following ramps: • Eastbound I-376 ramp to eastbound Business Loop 376 toward Moon • Business Loop 376...
John Oyler: Bridgeville’s research center for railfans
Five years ago, Jim Fry donated his collection of railroad memorabilia to the Bridgeville Area Historical Society to become the nucleus of their railroad exhibit in the caboose annex at the History Center. His contribution included 140 books and pamphlets, plus 34 VHS tapes related to railroading. Recently, I had...
Quaker Valley hires retired state trooper as police officer
David Watts was greeted with high fives and fist bumps as he made his way through the cafeteria at Quaker Valley Middle School. In just a few days on the job, Watts, who started as a school police officer in the district on Aug. 21, was becoming a familiar, friendly...
Have it your way when making healthier fast food choices
Does following a weight-loss or healthy diet mean you must swear off fast food? Not necessarily. An occasional stop for fast food can fit into a healthy diet — if you’re careful about what you order. Consider the following tips. Keep portion sizes small If the fast-food restaurant offers several...
Freeform finds audience with its millennial-first approach
Yara Shahidi had a question: Why did it seem like men were disproportionately labeled geniuses compared to women in the same professions? As it turns out, the writers on Shahidi’s Freeform series “grown-ish” were wondering the same thing, and the actress’ mention of the topic made the writers want to...
Worried? Losing sleep? It’s hard not to be stressed in 2019
Are you feeling stressed? Do your days bring more OMGs than LOLs? Do you lose sleep over finances, violence, politics or the country and planet’s future? If you have a kid(s), do the demands of parenting cause anxiety? If you are a kid, do the pressures of adolescence prompt the...
Etna gears up for annual Art Tour
The Fifth Annual Etna Art Tour will take place on Sept. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Butler Street between Bridge and Freeport Streets. This year’s tour will bring local artists, businesses, residents and performers together for a one-night art, music and food extravaganza. Three art galleries will be...
High school schedules for Sept. 3, 2019
High schools Soccer Boys Tuesday’s schedule WPIAL Class 4A Section 1 Central Catholic at Seneca Valley, 7:30 p.m. North Allegheny at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Pine-Richland at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Shaler at Butler, 7:30 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Brashear, 3:30 p.m. Canon-McMillan at Bethel Park, 7:30 p.m. Peters Township...
Boys soccer matchup between Upper St. Clair, Peters Township among 3 things to watch Tuesday in high school sports
From 2000-15, the South Hills dominated WPIAL boys’ soccer’s highest classification. Fifteen of the century’s first 16 Class AAA champions were Bethel Park, Canon-McMillan, Mt. Lebanon, Peters Township or Upper St. Clair. The exception was 2005, when Plum won it all. While the power has swung to the north in...
John Dorfman: Pfizer and Norfolk Southern flaunt fat profit margins
A fat profit margin can signify one of several things. A company may have a big margin for two reasons. It may have first-mover advantage in a new field. Or it may provide something that people strongly want, whether that be a smartphone or a tasty chicken sandwich. Either way,...
WPIAL football team of the week: Week 1
When Moon faces Mars, there are plenty of puns that could be used to describe this otherworldly match-up. But Moon being named TribHSSN’s Week One Team of the Week is more about a Tigers tale then it is about an intergalactic contest. Mars scored the game’s first 14 points before...
Editorial: What will quiet the crime?
Downtown Pittsburgh crime is making a lot of noise right now. It’s not just the loudest alarm bell — a series of knife-related incidents that included a woman being killed right in front of a police officer. There are the more persistent buzzings of everyday problems. There is the panhandling....
September offers Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove opportunity to improve
With 25 games left this season, the Pirates, as is the case for most MLB teams out of playoff contention, will use September in some sort of trial-and-error period. A healthy list of transactions with Triple-A Indianapolis is to be expected, as are tweaks in the fielding lineup and batting...
Editorial: Science before law in measuring marijuana
Sometimes you need a good scientist to figure out the law. The law can tell you not to speed. It takes science to figure out how fast you are going. The law can tell you not to drink and drive. It takes science to figure out how many beers you...
Editorial: Hand gestures aren’t hand guns
You have a right to bear arms. But maybe not hands. On Tuesday, a state appellate court decided not to overturn the disorderly conduct conviction of Stephen Kirchner, 64, of Lancaster County. Kirchner walked past a neighbor’s home. The man made an obscene gesture at him. He returned the favor...
Editorial: What is a worker?
You can’t replace a worker. A worker isn’t an employee. The words might be listed as synonyms in the thesaurus, but there are big differences. An employee collects a paycheck. Hasn’t everyone known an employee? That person whose main skill involves keeping a chair from floating away? Someone who gives...
Letter to the editor: Despite media’s messages, U.S. is doing well
I don’t understand why the television media keep creating problems that don’t exist. Is it because they want to divide us or is there some other reason? One problem is racism. Many of us grew up when there was actual racism, but our country is doing very well now. We...
