TribLive stories, Page 2129
Eighth public hearing in Jefferson-Hills, UPMC saga takes place
The public will get a chance to weigh in on a challenge already underway from 104 Jefferson Hills residents who are appealing the issuance of a zoning permit to UPMC that would help make way for a proposed hospital. Eight public hearings already have been held over the residents’ challenge...
Letter to the editor: Trump trumps Obama
I know where to begin, letter-writer Al Duerig, (“Misinformed on Obama vs. Trump,”) on Ron Raymond’s letter (“Obama vs. Trump.”) Raymond’s letter speaks the truth. I support every word he wrote. Raymond compared Presidents Obama and Trump — one was likable, loved by the media, and the other was despised....
Letter to the editor: Addressing Highlands administration issues
The Highlands School District administration continues stonewalling residents with recent comment policy change, and only relented to newspaper inquiries when faced with legal sanctions for violation of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (“Highlands comment policy causes confusion, raises concerns,” May 23, TribLIVE). Homeowners may exercise civil disobedience by withholding school tax...
61 graduate from Riverview
Sixty-one Riverview High School seniors were declared graduates during the 2019 Commencement exercise at Riverside Park on Friday. “Pomp and Circumstance” was performed by the concert band during the processional. Grace Ison, salutatorian, and Cassandra DeBacco, valedictorian, were among those to give addresses during the ceremony....
Samuel L. Jackson on the lasting impact of the iconic ‘Shaft’Video
Samuel L. Jackson is as cool as they come — and as long as he has anything to say about it, John Shaft will be, too. The actor’s second go-round as John Shaft II is more comedic than previous films in the series, which began with the classic 1971 movie...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Wednesday, June 12
Hello, Sewickley, The Tull Family Theater’s series of sensory friendly screenings continues with the first two of the summer’s highly anticipated animations: “The Secret Life of Pets 2” at 10 a.m. Saturday, and “Toy Story 4” at a time to be announced on June 29. Parking, available in a municipal...
Kevin Rabbitt podcast part 3: Facing Michigan’s Fab 5 as a freshman at Rice
Kevin Rabbitt knows what it’s like to guard Jalen Rose. Rabbitt, then a guard at Rice, faced Michigan’s Fab Five team that entered the 1992-93 season ranked No. 1. “My very first game at Rice … this was a big moment, we played (our) opening game (on ESPN), we played...
Letter to the editor: Our sad but true political comedy
Moe, Larry and Curly (Al Gore, John Kerry and Barack Obama), Hillary Clinton as the femme fatale. What’s next, Shemp (Joe Biden)? It would be a great comedy if it wasn’t true. Howard L. McHenry East Vandergrift...
Bell Township woman will come to your house to groom, pamper your petVideo
A new dog and cat mobile grooming service offers pet pampering from the comfort of your home. Shampoodles Mobile Grooming, based in Bell Township, opened in April and provides full-service grooming options that include doggie facials. You heard that right — doggie facials. “I make my own homemade and natural...
Throw a pork tenderloin on the grill and chill out
To turn a midweek dinner into something special, try cooking easy pork tenderloin on the grill. To produce beautifully browned pork with a rich crust and tender, juicy meat, we started with a simple dry spice rub to add flavor; sugar aided browning while cumin and chipotle chile powder added...
Chewy,nutty pearl barley stars in this hearty bowl dish
Chewy, nutty, pearl barley isn’t just for soups. Here, we’ve made it the star of a hearty bowl that’s full of contrasting — and surprising — textures and Middle Eastern flavors, with its warm spices and colorful vegetables. To keep the cooking method easy, we simply boiled the barley. This...
Blessed Trinity Academy track team wins Diocesan title
The Blessed Trinity Academy varsity track team competed and were victorious at the May 18 Diocesan Championships at Robert Morris University....
Pirates minor league report: June 11, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 35-27) lost 2-0 to Buffalo (Blue Jays). RHP Luis Escobar (1-1, 2.19) went 51/3 innings with a run allowed on two hits, five strikeouts and two walks in the loss. RHP Christian Kelley (.216) doubled once for the Indians’ lone extra-base hit. Next: Wednesday vs. Buffalo, 1:35...
Frazier softball advances to PIAA finals in walkoff fashion
A victory an entire career in the making had Frazier coach Don Hartman emotional after watching his daughter Logan cross home plate to give the Commodores their first trip to the PIAA championship game. “I’ve waited 27 years for this,” Don Hartman said, holding back tears after Frazier’s 5-4 walkoff...
One poor inning sinks state title hopes for North Allegheny baseball
GREENE TOWNSHIP — North Allegheny’s strong season vaporized in one nightmarish inningin the PIAA Class 6A baseball semifinals at Greene Township Park. Central Bucks South tallied nine runs in the bottom of the sixth to grab an 11-6 victory and a berth in the state finals Friday at Penn State’s...
Beaver’s bats stay hot in PIAA semifinal win over East Pennsboro
CRESSON — The Beaver baseball team’s hit parade has one more stop: State College. The Bobcats brought out the bats once again Tuesday, pounding out 10 hits and scoring in each of the first four innings to punch their ticket into the PIAA Class 4A championship game with a 7-5...
Serra Catholic avenges WPIAL loss to Seton LaSalle, earns 4th trip to PIAA finalsVideo
The game began with Mark Black’s haymaker on the first pitch and ended with Pat Brennan’s web gem on the last as Serra Catholic defeated Seton LaSalle, 4-3, Tuesday in a PIAA Class 2A semifinal at West Mifflin. The win avenged Serra’s 11-2 loss to Seton in the WPIAL championship...
Pirates Josh Bell leads NL All-Star voting for first basemen
Josh Bell’s eye-opening first half hasn’t gone unnoticed. Bell, who is among the National League leaders in batting average, runs, RBIs, doubles and homers, topped the list of NL first basemen when MLB released its initial All-Star Game voting totals Tuesday. Bell leads the NL in RBIs (58) and doubles...
George Guido: Raptors coach could join company of New Kensington’s Buddy Jeannette
If the Toronto Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA finals, it puts Raptors coach Nick Nurse into an elite group. Nurse would be the ninth coach in NBA history to win a title in his first coaching season. In 1948, New Kensington native Buddy Jeannette won the...
Elizabeth Forward knocks off Mt. Pleasant to play for 4A softball championship
Making history is even better when it’s dramatic. With the score tied in the bottom of the eighth inning, there were two outs and two strikes on the scoreboard. Elizabeth Forward senior Taylor Ludwick was on second base and ready to run on contact when sophomore Brianna Sersevic hit a...
Brackenridge decides to pave 3 streets this year
Brackenridge will try to pave three streets this summer with one being done in-house by borough workers. Paving projects for Sixth Avenue and Ohio Street will be advertised for bids using the borough’s liquid fuels money, according to a decision by council Thursday. Councilman John Stanzione, a member of the...
Allegheny Township ready to move ahead on municipal building renovations
Allegheny Township is ready to start improving and updating its municipal and public works buildings. A $2.4 million bond issue will be obtained, but the township can get the project started with up to $60,000 from its general fund. The money will be returned to the general fund once the...
Busy New Kensington intersection blocked after truck takes down pole, wires
Motorists ran into a rush-hour nightmare on Tarentum Bridge, Leechburg and Freeport roads Tuesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer knocked down power lines and a utility pole at the busy intersection of the roads in New Kensington. Police and emergency responders were redirecting traffic as far away as the Tarentum side...
West Greene drops Class A softball semifinal to DuBois Central Catholic
And suddenly, it was over. West Greene’s tremendous four-year run that included four WPIAL Class A softball titles came up short in a try for a fourth straight PIAA title game appearance. A lead-off home run in the third inning by DuBois Central Catholic’s Shay Gulvas put the Cardinals in...
Editorial: The power of zoning and local government
If you want to know why you should vote, think about what you want to see happen next door. Zoning decisions can be hot topics. There is always someone who doesn’t want the new business or activity on the horizon. Landfills. Strip clubs. Methadone clinics. Halfway houses. Prisons. Factories. There...
