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Review: ‘Nancy Drew’ gets bolt of energy from spunky new heroine
Various television and film adaptations of the tales of sleuth Nancy Drew — a character introduced in 1930 to young readers as a counterpart to the Hardy Boys — have been produced since 1938. Recent offerings have featured Pamela Sue Martin, Emma Roberts, Tracy Ryan and Maggie Lawson in the...
Karlie Kloss takes over ‘Project Runway’Video
LOS ANGELES — Heidi Klum often said on the reality competition series “Project Runway” that “one day you are in, the next day you’re out.” That’s what has happened to the supermodel as the series returns on Bravo. Taking over the hosting duties is another supermodel, Karlie Kloss, who is...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro, Highmark & UPMC
Why would Attorney General Josh Shapiro sue UPMC for having better pricing (“UPMC rejects state Attorney General Shapiro’s attempt to halt breakup with rival Highmark,” Feb. 21, TribLIVE)? Business 101: A lawsuit will make everybody suffer because prices go up. If UPMC has 2.5 million policy holders and Highmark has...
Letter to the editor: Drain the swamp
Drain the swamp: What does that mean? Is it just something to say to get votes? What swamp are they talking about — the one in Washington, or the one we all live in because of the people we continue to let run our country the way they think it...
Letter to the editor: Drawbacks to legal pot
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was in Greensburg recently to discuss making recreational use of marijuana legal (“Fetterman’s marijuana tour stop in Greensburg draws large, divided crowd,” March 4, TribLIVE). If medical professionals believe cannabis is a good tool in their medical bag for treating chronic pain or other issues, I...
Woman fatally shot by Greensburg police identified; family says she had mental health issues
A Greensburg woman who authorities said was carrying a gun when police fatally shot her suffered from mental health issues, according to a family member. Nina C. Adams, 47, was remembered Thursday by her aunt, Doris Jackson of Homewood, as a sweet, gentle person who was well-loved by her family....
Quaker Valley reaches agreement with teachers’ union
The Quaker Valley School Board voted Tuesday to approve the contract with the Quaker Valley Education Association (QVEA), the union representing 157 teachers in the Quaker Valley School District. “We thank the teachers for great collaboration, and we are thrilled to reach an agreement where teaching and learning continues to...
‘Obligatory PSU Pregame’ examines spring football, dissects wrestling team’s NCAA chances
After goofing off for months following Penn State’s Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky, “The Obligatory PSU Pregame” gang is back. Brandon Noble, a former Nittany Lions defensive tackle; Mike “the Mailman” Herr, a beloved Happy Valley retired postal carrier; Chris Buchignani, founding president of The Nittany Valley Society; and Kevin...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Thursday, March 14
Hello, Sewickley, The Tull Family Theater will host a sensory-friendly screening of “Captain Marvel” at 10 a.m. Saturday for children, adults and families impacted by autism and other special needs. The low-sensory screening will include leaving dim house lights on, lowering the film volume and keeping a screening room door...
Savings hefty when Arnold officials switch street light bulbs, power supplier
Arnold officials saw the light on saving money by illuminating streets with LED bulbs, but it just got much brighter. That’s because council on Tuesday approved switching its electrical supplier to a four-year contract with Dynegy Inc., which City Clerk Mario Bellavia said will save the city about $176,000 during...
A lingering question in the college admissions scandal: Why?
LOS ANGELES — A college admissions scandal caught actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, a fashion designer, lawyers, CEOs and other wealthy families in an elaborate scheme to pay top dollar to ensure their kids got into elite universities. William “Rick” Singer, who ran a for-profit college admissions company in...
Shaler Area student selected for All-State Concert Band
Shaler Area High School junior Ethan Carter has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association as one of the top instrumentalists in the state by being selected for its All-State Concert Band. Ethan started this journey in October when he was selected for PMEA District 1 Band at Cornell...
Hues and Harmony fest features music, visual arts
Plenty of artistic diversity will be featured at the Hampton Township School District Hues and Harmony Fine Arts Festival, March 19 and 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the high school on McCully Road in Allison Park. The free event features a diverse collection of artistic student talent from...
‘Chicago – High School Edition’ to dazzle Hampton stage
See an exciting twist to a well-known favorite in this year’s spring musical “Chicago - High School Edition,” presented by the Hampton High School Theater Department. The show will run April 5 and 6, 12 and 13, with curtains opening promptly at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets cost $10 for...
Slimey fundraiser oozes at Wyland Elementary
Kids at Wyland Elementary in Hampton Township School District are turning slime into something special. As part of the school’s Pawsitive Helping Hands afterschool program, third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders annually make and sell a craft to their classmates with proceeds going to a charity of their choice, said Cristine Dougherty,...
‘Friday the 13th’ actor brings his metal band, First Jason, to Pittsburgh – Mar. 14, 2019
When he was just 14 years old, Ari Lehman drowned in Crystal Lake. His life has never been the same. The actor and musician, now 53, played the young Jason Voorhees, sans hockey mask, in the original “Friday the 13th” movie. Released in May 1980, the horror flick about a...
Drug, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Mar. 14, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges March 7-13 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Davell Williams, 19, of Duquesne with possession of controlled substances, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana. Charges were filed March 10 in connection...
High school roundup for March 13, 2019: OLSH boys advance to PIAA quarterfinals
Daren DiMichele had 22 points to help WPIAL champion OLSH claim a 77-36 victory over Fairview in the PIAA Class 2A second round at New Castle. Dante Spadafora scored 15 points, and Jake DiMichele added 11 for the Chargers (24-2), who will play District 9 champion Ridgway (24-3) in the...
Pitt has no answer for Buddy Boeheim in ACC Tournament loss to Syracuse
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Buddy Boeheim had a career-high 20 points, and Syracuse defeated Pitt, 73-59, on Wednesday night in the second round of the ACC Tournament despite playing without leading scorer Tyus Battle. Elijah Hughes and Frank Howard scored 18 points each for the Orange, who will face No. 5...
Gambino crime family boss Frank Cali shot, killed
NEW YORK — Gambino crime family boss Frank (Franky Boy) Cali was gunned down and run over Wednesday night in a gory hit in front of his Staten Island home, police sources said. Cali, 53, was shot six times in the chest, and run over by a blue pickup truck...
High school scores, schedules for March 13, 2019
High Schools Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs Class 6A Second round Wednesday’s results Chester 76, Harrisburg 65 Coatesville 77, Butler 72 Kennedy Catholic 82, Pine-Richland 63 La Salle College 70, William Allen 53 Methacton 93, Boys Latin 71 Mt. Lebanon 64, Allderdice 58 Pennridge 55, Abington 51 Roman Catholic 74, Lower...
Holmes, Lincoln Park rally past rival Aliquippa in PIAA Class 3A 2nd round
As the final buzzer sounded, Lincoln Park coach Mike Bariski turned to the Leopards faithful and at the top of his lungs screamed “how about that.” He later went on to add that what the Leopards had just accomplished was something he’d never forget. Out of all the games he...
Deer Lakes boys make program history with PIAA Class 3A 2nd round win
Another nail-biter and another win for the Deer Lakes boys basketball team, which continued its historic run Wednesday night. Deer Lakes won its first PIAA Class 3A second-round game in school history by pulling out a 50-46 decision over Forest Hills before a huge crowd at Armstrong High School. Senior...
Highlands softball optimistic thanks to hitting depth, freshman pitcher
The Highlands softball team is in search of some keys — the figurative type. For a program that has relied on specific players to perform at marquee positions, the Golden Rams are looking for players to fill important roles this spring. The answers might be found in the program’s youth...
Mars boys, Peters Township girls stay atop Trib 10 power rankings
Every Wednesday during the 2018-19 WPIAL basketball season, the TribLive High School Sports Network releases Power Rankings during the WPIAL Roundball Report at 6:30 p.m. Then, after the show, the Trib 10 is posted at TribHSSN.TribLive.com. These rankings have zero classification boundaries. Here are the rankings for the week of...
