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Column: Tiger has shots and a limp to keep everyone guessingVideo

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods relished the two days spent with his son, along with the chance to remind anyone watching he still has game. Some of the shots he hit during the PNC Championship did not belong to a ceremonial golfer. Woods hasn’t lost his needle, either, as sharp...
Penn State’s Kalen King, ‘one of the best corners in the country,’ ready for Rose Bowl spotlightVideo

When Penn State and Utah kick off at the Rose Bowl, the Nittany Lions will be without one of the top prospects in the 2023 draft. Joey Porter Jr., a first-team All-Big Ten pick and a projected first-round selection, is sitting out after declaring his NFL intentions. And yet, even...
Fox Chapel Area cheerleaders headed to prestigious national competition

For the first time in school history, a Fox Chapel Area High School varsity cheerleading squad has earned a bid to compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship. The competition is Feb. 10-12, 2023 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. and is considered the most prestigious...
How are Pa. hospitals handling the worst flu season in years as covid-19 cases rise?

Hospitals around the United States are feeling pressure from multiple fronts: RSV cases among children have been up for months, overloading some pediatric units. The nation, including Pennsylvania, is in the midst of its worst flu season in years. Most recently, covid-19 cases have begun to climb. PennLive has been...
Charlie Gracie, Philadelphia’s first rock and roll star, dies at 86

PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Gracie, 86, the South Philadelphia singer and guitarist whose 1950s hits made him an international star, has died. His music had a major impact on the Beatles and many other British acts of the 1960s. Gracie died Friday in Aldan, Delaware County, his son, Charlie Gracie Jr.,...
The holiday music playlist you need, want and deserve

Holiday music is a big business that generates $170 million a year, according to Billboard. The rulers of the season are Mariah Carey (whose 1994 “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is again topping the charts), Michael Buble (whose 2011 “Christmas” is the biggest selling holiday album of 2022),...
The best movies of 2022 and where to find them

The movies returned at something close to full force this year. Covid masks all but vanished from multiplex crowds, and from the audiences at the press screenings I attended (though I kept mine handy). Sundance did cancel its in-person screenings for the second January in a row, thanks to the...
Is meal kit delivery still worth the cost?

Meal kit subscriptions boomed in popularity in 2020, when more people were staying home and cooking than going out to eat during the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic. Companies like HelloFresh, Blue Apron and EveryPlate catered to customers looking for healthy meals with more variety, made with pre-portioned ingredients shipped...
Plan to arrive early if you are flying home for the holidays

Airline passengers know they must get to the airport early when traveling. But, how early? One hour? Four hours? A Texas travel company, Upgraded Points, has ranked 50 major airports in the United States to determine how early passengers should arrive to avoid “Christmas chaos.” “There’s no place like home...
Chelsea Handler wants to return to late night, and isn’t scared of being canceled

LOS ANGELES — The devil works hard, but Chelsea Handler works harder. Last week, the enterprising comedian wrapped up her 40-plus city Vaccinated and Horny stand-up tour, which she launched in late 2021, pandemic be damned. Since then, she’s also been hosting a weekly hourlong advice podcast, “Dear Chelsea,” as...
Nature experiences in Costa Rica that you won’t want to miss

Costa Rica may well be one of the first countries to come to people’s minds when discussing ecotourism and nature travel. With 25% of its territory protected through parks or nature reserves, the options to immerse yourself in its extensive nature are endless. Here are some of the top nature...
Letter to the editor: Kudos to football players, announcers

I watched the football championship games on PCN. The field was in perfect shape (beautiful venue). The broadcasters were very professional and well informed, and did a great job to make each game exciting and interesting. They were as good, if not better, than their big network counterparts. Hats off...
Amazon to make big business changes in E.U. settlement

Amazon will make major changes to its business practices to end competition probes in Europe by giving customers more visible choices when buying products and, for Prime members, more delivery options, European Union regulators said Tuesday. The EU’s executive Commission accepted the legally binding commitments from Amazon to resolve two...
Sewickley Academy third grade service project recognizes first responders

When given the opportunity to choose a service project, the thoughts of the third grade students of Sewickley Academy turned to their local first responders. Nicknaming themselves the Helpful Helpers, the children formulated plans to make cards and cookies for those in the community who keep us safe. On Dec....
Letter to the editor: Justice for insurrectionists

I have been listening to the podcast “Ultra” by Rachel Maddow. It is frightening and at the same time reassuring. Reassuring in that our current political situation is not unique; we have been there before. And frightening in that our democracy can be so fragile. “Ultra” takes us back to...
Editorial: Automatic pay raises are unfair to taxpayers

There’s nothing like starting the new year with a hefty pay hike. Sadly, that’s not something most Pennsylvanians will get to experience. It is, however, a benefit of being an elected official. Much of the attention in recent weeks has been centered on state officials — namely the legislators who...

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