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In brief: Fall leaf collection, blood drive and more in Fox Chapel area
Commission appointment made Fox Chapel council reappointed Carrie Casey to a six-year term on the Park Commission. Term is set to expire Dec. 31, 2031. Leaf collection Fall leaf collection begins in O’Hara on Oct. 13 and runs through Dec. 1. Residents are reminded to rake their leaves within four...
In brief: Bridge lessons, leaf collection and more in Sewickley area
Bridge lessons Bridge Lessons at the Sewickley YMCA start on Sept. 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The lessons run for seven weeks. The cost is $75, which includes a textbook and all materials. The classes are aimed at individuals who are 16 years old and up, completely new players or those...
Jason ‘J.J.’ Park: Psychological testing could help curb gun violence
The assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk by a rogue gunman led to renewed calls on both sides of the aisle to quell gun violence. As a Harvard graduate who has a severe mental illness and a felony arrest record, I believe my academic qualifications and lived experience are well-suited...
Dr. Nora Conway: Schools need comprehensive eye exams, so students don’t struggle
The school year is well underway for most children. They are settling in with new teachers, new friends and new experiences. But for some students, an old problem will creep into their lives — vision issues. These children will suffer from anxiety and the threat of falling behind academically and...
Florida docs can turn away unvaccinated patients; Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to change that
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In Florida, you can’t turn away a patient on the basis of their race, color, sex, religion or national origin. But a doctor can turn someone away if they’re unvaccinated. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo want to end that. In a news conference earlier...
Carrick High School student charged with assault for allegedly stabbing 3 schoolmatesVideo
Bail has been denied for a 16-year-old student at Carrick High School in Pittsburgh who is accused of stabbing two other students in the abdomen, critically injuring one, and wounded a third on Wednesday morning less than an hour into the school day, authorities said. Pittsburgh police charged student Anthony...
Letter to the editor: Time for more thoughts and prayers
I’ve read that some guy named Charlie was the latest victim of senseless gun violence. But now is not the time for pointing fingers, assigning blame or addressing root causes. The only action appropriate at this time is sharing our thoughts and prayers with his family. Isn’t that what the...
Trillium Garden Club volunteers beautify Sharpsburg Community Library
Sharpsburg Community Library’s colorful façade is now further enhanced by the selfless efforts of local volunteers known as the Trillium Garden Club. The club, comprised of residents of the Fox Chapel Area School District and beyond, maintains the library’s flowerbeds and landscaping through a well-organized revitalization plan that kicked off...
Letter to the editor: We have a king in Trump
After defeating King George in the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers emphasized “states rights” in the Constitution for fear of too strong of a central government and another king. Only those “expressed” powers stated in Article 1, dealing with the executive branch, are for the federal government. All other powers...
Editorial: Learning the fine art of civil discourse
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II had it right when they gave us a lesson in song back in 1949. “You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught” was an admonition about racism and hatred. “You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear. You’ve got to be taught from year to...
The Stroller, Sept. 24, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. A-K Valley Historical Society...
Penn State president’s raise turns heads, but some say it’s a reflection of the industry
To some Penn State faculty members, recent decisions from the university’s Board of Trustees have had a bit of a whiplash effect. In May, trustees voted to close the New Kensington and Fayette campuses in two years — as well as five others — citing enrollment and financial declines and...
Letter to the editor: Steelers fans stupid or in stupor?
As we wind down the spring “whine and cheese” bellyaching on the Pirates, now comes the fall edition (the Steelers). Trib columnist Mark Madden wrote a re-Mark-able column, “Stop supporting the Pittsburgh Pirates” (Aug. 4, TribLive), stating how stupid Pirates fans are for supporting that unworthy team. When I need...
Jimmy Kimmel returns with response to the FCC, free speech and message of compassionVideo
After nearly a week off the air, ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel returned Tuesday night to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The program began with a montage of news clips responding to the host’s return. As the late-night show was introduced, the studio audience gave him a lengthy, cheering ovation, with...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 23, 2025
High schools Cross country Tuesday’s results Division I Section 1 Boys Individual: 1. Jonathan Stetchock, Hempfield, 16:01.80; 2. Benjamin McBride, Norwin, 16:09.70; 3. Ryan Ewing, Hempfield, 16:15.60; 4. Charlie Heese, Latrobe, 16:22.20; 5. Kaiden Branan, Indiana, 16:22.60; 6. Owen Rankin, Norwin, 16:39.70; 7. Troy Payne, Hempfield, 16:46.60; 8. Carter Moody,...
High school roundup for Sept. 23, 2025: North Allegheny wins 5-set showdown for 1st place
Molly Robertson had 23 kills and 10 digs to lead North Allegheny to a 3-2 victory over North Catholic (5-2, 4-1) in a five-set thriller for first place in Section 2-4A girls volleyball Tuesday. The Tigers won by set scores of 25-20, 25-23, 18-25, 23-25 and 18-16. Alicia Mokube recorded...
Doctors turn to each other, not CDC, for medical advice
Most of the medical community once looked to an influential federal vaccine panel for guidance on immunizations. But after the discussions and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine panel veered from scientific consensus last week — and toward the vaccine-skeptical beliefs of Health and Human Services...
Is Penn State changing plans for 1st-year players heading into Oregon game?
UNIVERSITY PARK — The current NCAA redshirt rules allow Penn State a lot of flexibility when deciding which first-year players will take the field in a given year. They can play up to four games and can participate in the postseason without burning the redshirt. If the Nittany Lions make...
Ex-Rep. George Santos complains of ‘torture’ in federal prison
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s facing “torture” because he’s imprisoned in a tiny windowless cell in a New Jersey federal prison. The convicted fraudster, a New York Republican who concocted his life story and scammed donors, is complaining that he’s been held in solitary confinement virtually 24...
Barbara McQuade: What Pam Bondi gets wrong about ‘hate speech’
What is the federal offense of “hate speech”? It’s a good question because there is no such offense. That didn’t stop U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi from threatening to use the authority of her office to combat it. “We will absolutely target you, go after you,” she said, “if you...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of Sept. 23, 2025
Quaker Valley High School graduate Benjamin Branch-Trevathan graduated in July 2025 from King’s College, University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. He topped his Tripos in History and Modern Languages, graduating with a Double-Starred First. He was awarded the Winifred Georgina Holgate Pollard Memorial Prize from the University of Cambridge for...
Noah Feldman: Blaming violence on free speech is a very old trick
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Trump administration is following a very specific, very old script. It argues that political speech causes political violence, and that this speech must therefore be punished. It is imperative that all defenders of free speech — whether on the left, right or...
Letter to the editor: Pa. Legislature’s budget inaction is indefensible
The Pennsylvania Legislature’s inability to come to a budgetary compromise once again proves that it is one of the worst waste of our tax dollars. This august body is the second highest paid legislature in the country and it is unable to accomplish its main function, providing an on-time state...
South Hills student achievements for the week of Sept. 23, 2025
Jordan Fiorentini, Madison Fiorentini and Madeleine White made the dean’s list at Thiel College for the spring 2025 semester. Kevin Flaherty graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a Master of Business Administration degree in May. Allison Murray, Caroline Ribich, Sophia Petrucci, Sara Banovic, Nathan Zini and Madison Maselko graduated...
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Sept. 23, 2025
Kyle Ralyea earned the distinction of faculty honors for spring 2025 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. Ralyea, along with David McClintock, Tobias Roule and Nikhil Shetty, graduated from Georgia Tech in May....
