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Baldwin Road repair begins in Collier
PennDOT District 11 will be doing landslide repair work on Route 3054 (Baldwin Road) in Collier Township beginning June 11. To allow the work to occur, the roadway will close to thru-traffic between Cowan Road (Route 3043) and McMichael Road (Route 3041) through mid-July. Traffic will be detoured. Posted Detour:...
Chartiers Valley residents facing possible tax hike
Residents in the Chartiers Valley School District likely will be paying more in real estate taxes in 2019-20. School board members will vote on the district’s final budget on June 25. However, the proposed final budget approved by the board on May 28 — with roughly $66 million in revenue...
Shaler Area’s Class of 2019 celebrates commencement
On June 7 the Shaler Area High School Class of 2019 celebrated commencement at Titan Stadium. The bleachers were packed with friends, family and underclassmen as the graduates said a final good-bye to the school district and begin to embark on their individual journeys....
Bob Keith comes full circle at Thomas Jefferson High School
Bob Keith is often the first person students and staff at Thomas Jefferson High School see when they start their day. First thing in the morning, he’s the friendly, kind and welcoming face that greets them in the parking lot. “He makes sure to wave to every single person. That’s...
Bridgeville officials to address parking problems
Parking in the northern section of Bridgeville Borough has long been a source of frustration for residents of St. Clair Street and Prestley Road. Council members passed a resolution requesting Bridgeville Parking Authority explore options for more public parking in the area. Rob McMaster, a resident of St. Clair Street,...
Quaker Valley holds commencement at Soldiers & Sailors
Commencement was held for Quaker Valley seniors at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland Monday....
GOP’s Amash, impeachment supporter, quits conservative group
WASHINGTON — Rep. Justin Amash, the lone Republican calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment, has quit the Freedom Caucus of House conservatives, his spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday. The split comes a few weeks after Amash called for the House to impeach Trump based on the details of special counsel Robert Mueller’s...
Fox Chapel Area exchange students immerse themselves in American experience
Ten months is both the blink of an eye and a millennium for exchange students at Fox Chapel Area High School. That’s how long Julie Kuhdorf and Federico d’Amicis have lived in the Lower Valley, learning the ways of American teens. In less than a year, the visitors from Europe...
In the loop: Tokyo seen from commuter train line
TOKYO (AP) — Want a glimpse of daily life in downtown Tokyo? Take a ride on the Yamanote loop line. For most Tokyoites, the line is an incredibly punctual and efficient transportation system for commuting. For tourists, it offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in many of...
Letter to the editor: PIAA wrestling changes
I see that the PIAA is going to allow two wrestlers per weight class to weigh in for certain tournaments. Great! Now all they have to do is recind their petition to the National Federation of State High School Associations to reduce from 14 to 12 weight classes (“PIAA approves...
Letter to the editor: Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer may be job hunting soon
The Democratic Party still cannot accept the fact that they lost the 2016 election, and they continue to harass and attack President Trump. They had pinned their hopes on the Mueller report exposing “collusion,” but after 2½ years and more than $30 million, they have nothing. They also attack Attorney...
Letter to the editor: Abortion & death penalty
I am concerned that our legislators and most notably our Gov. Tom Wolf have lost sight of the need for proper insight into the sanctity of life. How in God’s name can they say that the death penalty is inhumane but the butchering of the unborn is OK (“Death penalty...
Letter to the editor: More on fairness in taxation
I want to thank James Kvitkovich for his response (“Capitalism & taxes,” May 23, TribLIVE) to my letter on fairness in taxation (“Fairness in taxation,” May 2, TribLIVE). He calculated an average tax payment of $10,299 per taxpayer for 2015, claiming how draconian a capitalistic approach is to taxation, in...
Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh ready for 100% renewable energy
Two years ago, I was standing at the Highland Park Reservoir at a press conference next to Mayor Bill Peduto, City Councilwoman Deb Gross and community leaders announcing that privatization was off the table for our dysfunctional water system. This was big news. Little did I know that just minutes...
‘Jessica Jones’ team happy to be able to say goodbyeVideo
Saying farewell to a television show is often painful for actors because so often the end comes without warning. The team behind the Netflix series “Jessica Jones” is dealing with a finale as the third season — set to launch Friday — will be the last. What’s cushioned the blow...
Sewickley officials commend progress of construction site
Sewickley officials can see the light at the end of the tunnel with the 429-435 Broad St. construction site, according to borough Mayor Brian Jeffe. The owner of the company developing the site, Jonathan Moritz, said in a June 3 interview that he expects the exterior renovation of the Sewickley...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, June 11
Hello, Sewickley, Animal Friends will host a Re-Tail Resale Store from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. This yard sale-style event includes deals on brand-new items like crates, gates, pet doors, ramps and more. All of the proceeds benefit animal residents and lifesaving programs. For more information, visit . —...
Podcast part 2: Kevin Rabbitt grows into a Division I prospect in Kansas
Kevin Rabbitt’s company, Harmar-based NEP Group, is behind the scenes of many sporting events you watch. Rabbitt, an Overland Park, Kan., native, is chairman and CEO of NEP Group, a worldwide outsourced technical production partner that supports producers for live sports and entertainment. In part two of this week’s “Huddle...
Millvale’s Summer Bike Rally an annual favorite event
Bike riders of all ages and skill levels descended upon Millvale on June 8 to take part in the Millvale Summer Bike Rally. In addition to raffling off dozens of bicycles, there was an bike obstacle course, food, games and more....
South Fayette couple welcome first child
Kimberley and Adam Steinberger of South Fayette are receiving congratulations on the birth of their first child. Arlo Harry was born on May 1, 2019, weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Paternal first-time grandparents are Barb and Dave Steinberger of Collier. Maternal first-time grandparents are Linda and...
Shaler student wins first place in sculpture contest
Shaler Area Elementary School fifth-grader Miley Crowell won first place in The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania’s 2018-19 Youth Sculpture Contest. The contest is part of the National Garden Club’s Youth Sculpture Contest. The theme of the contest is “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.” The winning sculpture is based on the...
Democrats reach deal to get some Mueller evidence
WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler said the Justice Department has agreed to begin turning over some information the panel subpoenaed related to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. “The department will share the first of these documents with us later today,” said Nadler, a New York Democrat, in a...
U.S., Mexican officials give different accounts of immigration deal that averted tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. and Mexican officials sought Monday to bat down criticism of the last-minute agreement they reached on immigration and tariffs, each playing to their domestic audiences with contrasting and, at times, inflated claims. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Trump administration had won the most significant concessions...
Pirates minor league report: June 10, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 35-26) was idle. RHP Luis Escobar (1-0, 2.33) is the Indians’ probable starting pitcher Tuesday night. Next: Tuesday vs. Buffalo (Blue Jays), 7:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 30-30) was idle. The Curve have yet to announce a starting pitcher for Tuesday. Next: Tuesday vs. Portland (Red Sox), 6:30 p.m....
High school scores, schedule for June 10, 2019
Baseball PIAA Playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Monday’s results Central Bucks South vs. North Allegheny, ppd. Neshaminy vs. Souderton, ppd. Tuesday’s schedule Neshaminy vs. Souderton at Bears Stadium in Boyertown, 2 p.m.; Central Bucks South vs. North Allegheny at Greene Township Park in Scotland, 4 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Monday’s rseults...
