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Rain, fallen trees and chainsaws – Spring in Western Pa.
Thanks to the noise of the wind-driven rain, the endless splash of mud puddles and the smacking sound of my wipers, the truck radio was barely audible. But the rich voice of country crooner Luke Bryan would not be denied. So despite the deafening aquatic symphony I was able to...
Pirates minor league report: June 4, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 32-23) lost 7-6 to Louisville (Reds). The Indians fell behind 5-0 after two innings and trailed 7-2 after five before scoring four runs in the seventh, falling a run short of the tie. SS Jung-Ho Kang (.476) went 4 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs....
High school scores, schedules for June 4, 2019
High Schools Baseball PIAA Playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Thursday’s schedule Neshaminy vs. Downingtown East at Villanova Ballpark in Plymouth Township, 4 p.m.; Plymouth Whitemarsh vs. Souderton at Methacton, 3 p.m.; Central Bucks South vs. Wilson at Bear Stadium in Boyertown, 3 p.m.; Pine-Richland vs. North Allegheny at Slippery Rock University,...
Ambridge falls to Meadville in PIAA Class AA volleyball semifinals
Ambridge’s hopes of reaching the PIAA boys volleyball championships for the sixth time fell just short Tuesday night. The Bridgers dropped a 3-1 decision to District 10 champion Meadville, 25-20, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21, in the Class AA semifinals at Slippery Rock High School. WPIAL champion Ambridge finished the season 17-4....
Kiski Area graduates march into their futures
Here is the Kiski Area High School Class of 2019: Bethany Danielle Abbott, Amber Nicole Aikins, Miranda Stella Akerley, Hope Joie Albert, Summer Ann Allshouse, Collin J. Andree, Megan Riley Andree, Evan John Anker, Drake Steven Armitage, Alaina Mary Aulerich Jessica L Ayres, Alaina Lynn Baker, Zachary M. Baker, Erin...
Bill Miller: Casinos are job creators, community partners
In 2004, when the Pennsylvania Legislature passed the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, it was hard to anticipate just how important the gaming industry would become to Pennsylvania’s economy. Throughout economic peaks and valleys of the past 15 years, gaming companies have consistently served as an anchor for state...
George Guido: Remembering A-K Valley war hero, football legend
Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on the shores of Normandy, France, that ultimately turned the tide of World War II. A number of athletes and celebrities were among the invading Allied troops, including future baseball great Yogi Berra, actor Henry Fonda and late KDKA-TV news anchor...
Editorial: How hot is too hot for classrooms?
It’s hot. You’re in a room full of people, trying to listen to the person talking but your mind keeps wandering. It’s hard to focus on your work. All you can think about is how uncomfortable you are, how much you want a drink, how you want to be anyplace...
Wigle Whiskey opens bar, restaurant at Pittsburgh International Airport
Airlines no longer are the only ones offering flights at Pittsburgh International Airport. Travelers now can get a Wigle Whiskey flight before taking off. The Strip District-based distillery’s Tasting Room, Bar and Restaurant debuts Wednesday in Concourse A. Open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., the space has seating...
Dezi Hair Fashions marks 40 years in Sharpsburg
Sue Dezi Bailey styled a career for herself 40 years ago at a time when it was rare to see a woman-owned business. Dezi Hair Fashions in Sharpsburg celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and Bailey relishes her roots in the borough. It was 1979 when she opened her first...
Ikea’s newest dressers are designed to prevent ‘tip-over’ deaths
Scandinavian retailer Ikea has introduced a line of tip-resistant dressers in response to an industry problem that it says has killed eight children and injured dozens of others over the past two decades. The Glesvär collection unveiled Tuesday in Sweden comes with a range of “stability features” aimed at getting...
Note to Hollywood: Young women go to the movies more than men
Hollywood churns out superhero films dominated by male characters, but winning over young women can be key to success at the box office. U.S. female filmgoers ages 15 to 24 account for 2 million admissions a week, compared with 1.7 million for their male counterparts, according to a study by...
It seems implausible, but American Eagle is thriving at the mall
On a recent afternoon, college student Michele Jacobs walked into an American Eagle Outfitters store in Manhattan to buy some pieces from its Aerie lingerie line. And while she left with two bralettes, she also bought a jean skirt and a couple pair of shorts. “I feel like it’s really...
Uber under tax investigation by IRS, foreign authorities
Uber Technologies Inc. is under investigation from U.S. tax authorities and said that its potential tax charges in a number of key markets could change. The recently-listed ride-hailing company said in a filing Tuesday that the IRS is examining the tax years for 2013 and 2014. Uber also added that...
Pa. woman donates her uterus to help a stranger experience motherhood
As a neonatal intensive care nurse, Heather Bankos has seen up close the heartbreak that comes when babies are born fighting for life, when they don’t make it and — perhaps worst of all — when complications from birth mean women who have lost children will never again be able...
Letter to the editor: Climate-change hogwash
One of the greatest scientific achievements ever was putting a man on the moon and returning him safely home. Settled science made it possible. On the other side of the coin, so-called scientists claim they can predict weather events years in the future based on computer models they call “settled...
Letter to the editor: Exelon bailout will cost us all
While Exelon works the halls of government in Harrisburg for a $500 million annual handout it says it needs to keep its Three Mile Island nuclear plant open — which will be paid through higher electric bills by residents and businesses — the Fortune 100 company just reported $907 million...
Letter to the editor: Xenophobic views
Rudy Gagliardi your diatribe (“Affirmative action, female politicians,” May 23, TribLIVE) really showed us your true self and your jaundiced views. You are a misogynistic, racist xenophobe. Adam wasn’t made from Eve’s rib because she couldn’t “spare” one. Our only hope is that you jump into the swamp that Trump...
Disneyland adds another crowd-management fix at Star Wars land
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anticipating huge crowds for the opening of its newest expansion, Disneyland allowed only park visitors with reservations to enter Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during the first three weeks after opening. But the crowds were so overwhelming over the weekend that even with the reservations system, the theme...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, June 4
Hello, Sewickley, Allegheny Land Trust will present Plant Pursuit: Botany for Beginners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Audubon Greenway conservation area on Magee Road. Learn the basics of botany during a guided hike, hosted by Jen Dalke of Blue Heron Nature Skills. Wear good hiking shoes and...
Podcast: Mike Ditka recalls days at Pitt, getting drafted into NFL
Future Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka’s first professional football contract was for … $12,000. “I was the (fifth) player picked in the draft — $12,000 with a $6,000 signing bonus,” Ditka told Gus Frerotte during the second part of this week’s “Huddle Up with Gus” podcast. Ditka recalls...
3 Forest Hills homes damaged by fire, firefighter hurt
Fire damaged three homes in Forest Hills overnight Tuesday after flames spread from one home to another on Elmore Road. A couple and six children escaped one of the burning homes, according to Peter Shovlin, the father of one homeowner. Firefighters responded to the scene shortly before 11:30 p.m. Monday,...
Vaccine best way to combat rise in hepatitis A infections
Drug use and homelessness are cited as two main reasons why hepatitis A infections have increased nearly 300% in the U.S. since 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC says two other groups associated with the increase include men who have sex with men...
St. Ursula Parish festival annual favorite
The unofficial start of summer in Hampton is the annual St. Ursula Parish Festival. Despite unpredictable weather, the community turnout was quite large....
Creek awash with memories of childhood fun
“Where Go the Boats?” was of my favorite poems when I was small, an early indication of a lifelong fascination with creeks. “Away down the river, a hundred miles or more, other little children shall bring my boats ashore,” appropriately describes the feeling young children have whenever they are presented...
