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Letter to the editor: Toomey has no spine
An open letter to Sen. Pat Toomey: Dear Sen. Toomey, Your action to join with all the Trump haters on the Democratic side of the aisle and the 11 so-called Republicans to try to stop Trump from declaring the invasion of our country by illegal aliens a national emergency is...
Thorgy Thor to make U.S. premiere with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Bringing together classic music lovers and drag lovers into one room, Thorgy and the Thorchestra will make its U.S. premiere with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra June 27. The Heinz Hall show will bring Thorgy Thor, famed worldwide from the hit shows “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Drag Me Down the Aisle,”...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Friday, March 29
Hello, Sewickley, The Sewickley Valley YMCA’s Large Pool will be filled with Easter eggs for kids to collect and exchange for prizes from noon to 1 p.m. April 13. Participants will then make a holiday craft and have a light snack from 1 to 2. Children under 8 years of...
Sewickley U.M. to host salad luncheon
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at bethsamuel office@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 6 p.m. April 20 – Passover Across America - Second Night Seder Blackburn United Methodist Church The church is at 910 Blackburn Road, Sewickley...
Parking dispute suspected in fatal Homestead shooting
A Homestead man shot and killed one man and injured another over a parking dispute, Allegheny County Police said. Neil Chandler, 42, is accused of shooting two men who went to a Homestead home on Thursday after a funeral, according to a criminal complaint. Calvin Walker, 39, of West Mifflin...
Beattie student selected for FIRST Robotics World Championships
A.W. Beattie Career Center will send Ben Marcouiller, one of its FIRST Robotics student leaders, to compete in April at the World Championships in Detroit for the opportunity to earn a full college scholarship. FIRST Robotics is an international high school robotics competition, in which A.W. Beattie competes as Team...
Chronicling Burrell’s unparalleled wrestling success
Burrell wrestling reigned supreme for the 13th straight season this past season, continuing a streak of WPIAL Class AA championships that is unmatched in the sport. The Bucs defeated Freedom, 54-21, in the district championship match, adding more hardware to an already crowded trophy case. The years of success has...
Harrison seeks volunteers for war memorial restoration committee
Harrison would like to make renovating the township’s crumbling war memorial a tie-in to the township’s 225th anniversary next year. The township plans to appoint a committee to determine what needs to be done to restore the war memorial, whether a new one needs to be built and how money...
Timing is everything when it comes to spring planting
With two days of rain in the forecast, and warmer weather on the horizon, the perfect combination was in place to begin planting the spring garden. It’s exhilarating to be back in the cool soil after another long winter. Although traditionally St. Patrick’s Day has been the benchmark for an...
High school scores, schedules for March 28, 2019
High Schools Baseball Thursday’s results WPIAL Ripken Experience In Myrtle Beach Elkhorn (Wisc.) 9, Hopewell 2 South Park 6, Chardon (Ohio) 0 Nonsection Bishop Canevin 10, Clairton 2 Brentwood 7, Brashear 3 Burgettstown 5, Washington 3 Carrick 14, Springdale 3 Derry 6, Jeannette 4 DuBois Central Catholic 9, Greensburg Central...
High school roundup for March 28, 2019: Bach fans 16 to lead Yough past Albert Gallatin
Jarett Bach entered the season as one of the WPIAL’s top pitchers. On Thursday, he put his arm on display. The senior Pitt recruit allowed four hits and struck out 16 batters in 61⁄3 innings to lead Yough to a 9-2 nonsection victory over visiting Albert Gallatin (1-1). Vinny Martin...
Preview: Bishop Canevin, Carlynton form co-op for track and field; Char Valley boys look to defend section title
The big change for high school track and field in the Carnegie area is Carlynton and Bishop Canevin forming a co-op. It’s the first time the neighboring schools have combined for track and field, though they are no strangers to joining forces. “We had talked about it for year,” Carlynton...
Freeport officials weigh options for police protection as pool of part-timers diminishes
The shortage of applicants for part-time police positions in Freeport is prompting council to reconsider its options. For months, the borough has been advertising for part-time police officers to supplement its two-man, full-time force but with little to show for it. Councilman Sean McCalmont said the situation is serious. “We’ve...
Clash between Republicans and Rep. Adam Schiff overshadows Russia intelligence hearing
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday demanded that Chairman Adam B. Schiff step down from his post in light of his repeated allegations that President Trump’s campaign colluded with Russians in the 2016 election, the latest in growing GOP attacks against the California Democrat. The heated,...
Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants court to throw out day spa surveillance video
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Attorneys for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft have filed a court motion seeking to throw out surveillance video that allegedly shows him paying for sex acts at a Jupiter day spa. The motion also asks the court to rule that a traffic stop of...
Laurels & lances: Food, first aid and free speech
Laurel: To Pittsburgh in a cone. With the advent of baseball season, PNC Park will once again become not just the place to catch the great American pastime, but eat some great Pennsylvania cuisine. On Tuesday, the Pirates gave a glimpse of some of that, including a new signature item....
Brentwood bringing magic of ‘Mary Poppins’ to stage
Audiences will soar into the magical world of “Mary Poppins,” as Brentwood Middle/High School students bring the famed show to life April 11-13. The cast and crew of about 60 students will leap across chimneys, fly kites high in the sky and share the importance of family through song and...
New Thomas Jefferson High School to be outfitted with hundreds of security cameras
As the opening of the new Thomas Jefferson High School nears, district leaders are outfitting the building with security features, including hundreds of cameras and video archiving equipment. School board members on March 26 approved a $365,841 proposal from Security101 to purchase a video surveillance and access control security system....
Disney bans smoking, vaping at Orlando, California parks
ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney is banning smoking and vaping inside its theme parks starting May 1, the company announced Thursday. The smoking areas are disappearing inside Walt Disney World and Disneyland theme parks, including the water parks and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, according to a Disney blog...
Letter to the editor: Importance of early education
In Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent budget proposal, education was at the forefront. As the owner of a STAR 4 childcare program, I am happy to see a growing understanding of the importance of funding of high-quality early education for all children. Specifically, the governor’s proposed investment of $50 million for...
Letter to the editor: Republicans & Cohen
The benevolent Republicans had few legal specifics in their confrontation of Michael Cohen, so they resorted to heartless name-calling, caustic accusations and berating comments toward an obviously remorseful and repentant man. With their “holier than thou” soliloquies, they chose to abandon and bare their souls above human principals and dignity...
Letter to the editor: What won’t the Democrats do?
I am proud to say that I have friends who arrived in the United States a few years ago from Russia. They paid the fees, jumped through all the hoops, put in the time and arrived here the legal way. My Russian friends also worked, studied and jumped through all...
Review: ‘Dumbo’ remake adds digital wizardry to classic characterVideo
The original “Dumbo” was released in the summer of 1941 while Germany was spreading across Europe and war was breaking out in the Pacific. Crafted as a simpler Disney fable after the more extravagant “Fantasia” disappointed at the box office, “Dumbo” — only 64 minutes in length — took flight...
Easter activities in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Apollo Community egg hunt, 9:30 a.m. April 20 in Owens Grove for children 12 and younger. Sponsored by the Apollo Lions Club. Arnold Egg hunt, 10 a.m. to noon April 14 at Roosevelt Park. There will be visits with the Easter Bunny, a basket raffle, face painting, bake sale, sack...
Etna’s ScareHouse to masquerade as a Laser Tag arena
The ScareHouse has gone rogue. Now through April 28, the haunted attraction in Etna is transforming into “Rogue Laser Grounds,” a multi-level Laser Tag adventure for kids and adults. “This is the first time we’ve done anything like this,” says Katie Dudas, ScareHouse director of sales and marketing. Staff members...
