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North Hills Squares hosting open house
The North Hills Squares is a western square and round dance club with events year round. The group is always looking for new participants. On Sept. 3, the club will be hosting an open house for possible new members to come and see what it’s all about, featuring professional square...
Pirates minor league report for Aug. 2, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-54) lost 5-3 to Columbus (Indians). RHP Mitch Keller (7-4, 3.41) took the loss despite pitching a no-hitter through 4 1/3 innings. Keller finished with 12 strikeouts, a walk and four runs allowed on six hits in six innings. SS Cole Tucker (.275) went 2 for 4 with...
California festival gunman killed himself, officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The gunman who opened fire on a California food festival killed himself after officers shot him multiple times, officials said Friday, correcting previous police accounts that the officers fired the fatal bullet. Police gave the update soon after the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office said...
Grasshoppers are invading Las Vegas. How long will they stay?
If you’re planning to visit Las Vegas anytime soon, don’t fear the grasshoppers. Specifically, pallid-winged grasshoppers that have descended in such numbers that their swarms show up on weather radar screens. They’re also turning up as pizza toppings, but more on that later. Don’t worry, the grasshoppers don’t pose a...
Police frustrated by wide-ranging juvenile car thefts in Allegheny County
Police across Allegheny County say they are bewildered by a recent rash of thefts by minors who are stealing vehicles, cash and even guns in the middle of the night. The style of thefts are nearly identical in suburban communities from Castle Shannon to Harmar, including cases in Oakmont, Fox...
Editorial: HQ2 bids gave Amazon lots of options
The Amazon announcement Tuesday of a new nonsortable fulfillment center near Pittsburgh International Airport was well- received. It was like Allegheny County got an unexpected rose from a TV “Bachelor.” It’s a $30 million investment. It means 800 full- time jobs will be created with $15 per hour paychecks. It...
This weekend in Pine Creek: Aug. 2-4
Hi Pine Creek! To help you plan your weekend, we’ve rounded up some fun activities and events. Today, kick off the weekend with dinner and drinks at Walnut Grill in Wexford. Happy hour takes place from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information, click here. On Saturday, head to the Northern Tier...
This weekend in Hampton Township: Aug. 2-4
Hello Hampton Township! Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our list of possibilities. Today is Tie Dye Day at Katie’s Clay Studio on Route 8. Take $2 off tie-dyes from 3-7 p.m. Ages 7 and up. For more information, click here. On Saturday, Nativity Luthern Church is...
U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings says he scared away home intruder; Trump tweets ‘Too bad!’
BALTIMORE — U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings provided details Friday of a break-in at his Baltimore home last weekend, saying he scared the intruder away by yelling. President Donald Trump alluded to the incident with a new tweet Friday morning: “Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed....
Letter to the editor: Petroleum industry greed
I firmly believe that the government has to step in and take some kind of control over the petroleum industry, because the price of fuel is out of control. Oh yes, many years ago I pumped fuel when it was 25.9 cents a gallon, but at that price I cleaned...
Letter to the editor: We’ll never see gambling, carbon tax proceeds
The risibility of reality distortion was on display in the July 24 edition of the Trib. At the top of the Opinion page was a cartoon depicting how the promised revenues from gambling were to be returned to citizens in the form of property tax relief — but weren’t. Below...
Letter to the editor: Degradation of Schenley Park
Schenley Park is a gift to our area from another age. The recent collapse of part of Serpentine Drive under the weight of a 36-ton tri-axle paving truck points up the neglect of our heritage. Hiking trails from Bartlett Street playground to the silt-choked lake under Panther Hollow Bridge are...
Monroeville celebrates 2nd Community Day
Monroeville’s 2nd annual Community Day kicked off with a 5K run/walk race followed by a daylong celebration with food and craft vendors, kids activities and live entertainment featuring “American Idol” contestant Nate Walker. The event, held July 27, was presented by The Monroeville Foundation, Forbes Hospital and Allegheny Health Network....
Sewickley Presbyterian accepting rummage sale donations
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit beth samuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 8 a.m. Aug. 11 – Rummage sale • 7:05 p.m. Aug. 21 — Jewish Heritage Night at PNC Park Blackburn United Methodist The...
Police: West Mifflin woman drove with 4-year-old on her lap
A video shared on a community Facebook page caught a West Mifflin woman driving with her young daughter on her lap Thursday night on Route 837 in Duquesne, police said. The video was shared with Duquesne police, who said they were able to identify the driver as 29-year-old Mary Ann...
These fresh garden veggies will take your meal to the next level
Every year when I hear that someone plants a garden, two vegetables become of interest — the cabbage and zucchini blossoms. The beautiful flower of the zucchini that only blooms early in the morning is dipped and fried, becoming a delicacy for the lunch table. A tender head of cabbage...
Goo Goo Dolls will ‘Slide’ in some new music on KeyBank stopVideo
The Goo Goo Dolls may have established a comfortable niche as a well-respected rock band with pop leanings reflected by the 12 million albums they’ve sold worldwide and much-loved hit singles like “Iris,” “Slide” and “Name.” But as far as founding member/lead vocalist John Rzeznick is concerned, they’re never too...
Kids invited to learn to cook at Northern Tier Library
Summer may be in its final weeks, but children ages 8 to 12 still have the opportunity to attend one last weeklong camp at Northern Tier Regional Library and hone their culinary skills in the process. Chef Carol Nardello, who has taught a number of programs for adults and children...
Your weekend in Shaler: Aug. 2-4
Hello Shaler! If you’re looking for things to do this weekend, especially with the cancellation of The Regatta, we’ve got you covered. Tonight, local band Drauve is headlining the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls in Millvale. The Vics and The Sane are also playing. Tickets are still available. On Saturday, head...
Unity couple takes Doug’s advice — and look at their lawn
Kathy Fajt told her husband Gene something needed to be done about their lawn. For more than six years, Gene had struggled with the grass at their Unity, Westmoreland County home near Latrobe. He would add lime, figuring that was a good thing, but it wasn’t helping. That’s when I...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 1, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-53) won 11-5 over Toledo (Tigers). The Indians tallied three home runs, five doubles and 18 hits. RF Trayvon Robinson (.314) was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer and four RBIs. LF Jake Elmore (.355) went 3 for 6 with a double and two runs. 3B Ke’Bryan...
Signal Item boys soccer preview: After playoff seasons, teams look to take next step
The boys soccer teams at Chartiers Valley, Carlynton and Bishop Canevin started the 2018 season with the goal of making the playoffs. Mission accomplished. But the other thing they had in common was a first-round exit. The teams open 2019 hoping to better that performance. A brief look at each:...
Philadelphia officials declare health emergency over Hepatitis A outbreak
Philadelphia health officials have declared an emergency over an outbreak of Hepatitis A in the city that has affected 154 people since January, and are calling for health providers to increase vaccinations to combat the liver disease. Hepatitis A is caused by a virus that spreads through oral contact with...
California honeybees are still declining. Trump administration says it can’t afford to study it
WASHINGTON — It’s the last federal report on honeybee populations we’ll see — at least for a while — and the numbers for California show the number of colonies are still decreasing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in July that it would no longer be funding a nationwide annual...
Senate panel advances asylum bill over Democratic objectionsVideo
WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved Sen. Lindsey Graham’s asylum overhaul bill, which aims to stanch the flow of migrants to the southwest border. But the 12-10 vote came amid loud protests from Democrats that the legislation was hastily pushed through. Democrats said Graham, the committee chairman,...
