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Letter-writer Bob McBride (“Democrats, not MAGAs, are threat to society,” Sept. 26, TribLIVE) states that he is “a MAGA Republican — probably ultra-MAGA. But definitely more MAGA than Republican.” Well, Mr. McBride, admitting that you have a problem is the first step to recovery. You continue on with a litany...

I am writing to inform the general public and those in the TV news business that the governor of Pennsylvania can only propose a law concerning abortion or any other subject. He cannot enact any law by himself. All laws must be enacted by both houses of the Congress and...

While Hurricane Ian caused worries and dread for families across the country, scientists at Stony Brook University have demonstrated that Ian was 10% wetter due to climate change. Climate change is happening now, and we are in a race to stop emitting greenhouse gasses so it doesn’t get worse. We...

ReuseFest set for North Park Pennsylvania Resources Council’s 11th annual “ReuseFest” in Allegheny County will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15 in North Park. It is a drop-off event for gently used materials destined for reuse by numerous local nonprofit organizations. A wide variety of materials will be...

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. NK Salvation Army to offer holiday assistance, coats The New Kensington...

I am a 76-year-old veteran who has lived through the times of 13 presidents (Truman doesn’t count, I was too young) and elected officials, and I have never seen a period in our country’s history that has been so abominable. I voted for 11 of those presidents. Members of the...

High schools Field hockey Thursday’s result Section 3A Peters Township 9, Hempfield 0 Pine-Richland 6, Norwin 0 Football Thursday’s results WPIAL Class A Eastern Greensburg Central Catholic 47, Frazier 0 City League Nonconference Perry 54, Carrick 7 Friday’s schedule Class 6A Mt. Lebanon at North Allegheny, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A...

Nick Allan had three goals and two assists to lead Quaker Valley to a 6-0 boys soccer victory over Mohawk (5-9, 4-7) on Thursday, clinching the Section 4-2A title. It’s the 27th section championship for the Quakers. Cameron Diggins added two goals and two assists and Bennett Haas had a...

Greensburg Central Catholic scored on all five of its first-half possessions en route to a 47-0 victory over Frazier on Thursday night in Eastern Conference play at Frazier Stadium. The Centurions (5-2, 3-0) forced the Commodores (0-7, 0-4) to punt on their first possession. Samir Crosby pulled in a 19-yard...

Ten people, including three firefighters, were hospitalized Thursday night from injuries they suffered in a fire that damaged a four-story apartment building in Ross and forced the evacuation of the entire 80-unit building, a Ross-West View fire official said. The seven residents of the building in the 5900 block of...

Democrat John Fetterman has reported raising a whopping $22 million in the most recent reporting period, easily outpacing Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, who plowed $7 million of his own fortune into the U.S. Senate race. Campaign finance reports for the third quarter are due to be filed with the Federal...

Laurel: To an urge to help. It will take a while for Florida to recover from Hurricane Ian. The storm that slammed into the Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas at Category 4 strength last week is projected to be the most deadly and costly hurricane in decades. It was...

The grand jury investigating the death of a homeless man a day after he was tased at least eight times by a Pittsburgh police officer has concluded its term. The panel, which met at the Dormont municipal building every other Thursday beginning in April 2021, had its last meeting Thursday,...

The Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the Buffalo Bills for a 1 p.m. Sunday matchup against one of the best teams in the AFC. Here’s a look at the Steelers’ Week 5 opponent: The basics Coach: Sean McDermott, sixth season (52-33 record) Record: 3-1 Division: AFC East, second place Wins: Rams...

After Caliente Pizza & Draft House marked its official 10th anniversary in September, the award-winning chain is taking its yearlong celebration a step further, this time with the help of Pittsburgh’s five-time Stanley Cup champions. The local eatery has been named the official pizza of the Pittsburgh Penguins and opened...

Each year, the Pennsylvania Library Association honors the service of their members and community volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty to support the work of libraries throughout the state. The 2022 Trustee of the Year has been awarded to Andrew Amrhein, Bethel Park Public Library. Amrhein...

A new biography about the late chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain, who took his own life while filming CNN’s “Parts Unknown” in 2018, has been raising hackles well in advance of its Oct. 11 publication date — especially among those who knew Bourdain best. The Times dipped into “Down...

Fox Chapel Area High School is conducting a community blood drive Oct. 19 from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the high school’s large group instruction room. People people 16 and older can donate blood. Donations can be scheduled by going to: Choose “Donor Login” if you have donated blood before...

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. Night football came to Freeport on Oct. 4, 1947 as the Yellowjackets blanked Washington Township, 19-0. Bud Carson’s 40-yard toss to Eddie Crognatti...

CHICAGO — In 2001, 37-year-old Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs, beating Mark McGwire’s single-season record of 70 set three years earlier. You probably remember it happened, whether you watched it or not. Even if you don’t have a relationship to baseball, it’s one of those facts many people know....

Tensions were running high this week at Trib HSSN headquarters. It was that time, that highly anticipated week of the fantasy football season when Chick’s Picks faced off against The Boss. Chick’s Picks came into this week with a 1-2 record as she took on The Boss with his 2-1...

Why is it when working class people start to spend more money on essential goods and services, like food, housing, and delivery of goods and manufacturing, it is called inflation, but when entertainment or nonessential items go up, it is not called inflationary? It currently costs $500-$600 for a family...

A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a Sept. 24 shooting at Kennywood Park that authorities on Thursday linked to an ongoing feud between teenagers in the Mon Valley. Darryl Pirl of West Mifflin, one of three people injured during the shooting, was arrested without incident Thursday morning....