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WPIAL, City League Class of 2022 college football commitments
Here’s a look at where Western Pennsylvania senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels during the early-signing period in December and Wednesday. Division I FBS Name, high school, pos., college Patrick Body, Gateway, DB, Cincinnati* Nick Bryan, Thomas Jefferson, OL, Kent State* Tyreese Fearbry,...
Sex charges thrown out against former McKeesport man accused of impregnating teen foster daughter
An Allegheny County judge on Friday threw out sexual assault charges against a man who was accused of years of abuse that led to his 14-year-old foster daughter becoming pregnant in 1993. Carl Alvin Gilbert, 57, was charged in connection with the case on May 14 — nearly 25 years...
Letter to the editor: Voting Democrat an addiction
I believe that voting Democrat can be an addiction. Democrats continue to vote Democrat for decades while their cities disintegrate into cesspools of drugs, slums, crime, disease and suffocating taxes. For some of them, when they finally can’t stand it any longer, they move — and vote Democrat in their...
Former priest facing sex charges dies 8 days after being found unresponsive in Allegheny County Jail
A 77-year-old man being held in Allegheny County Jail died Sunday at a local hospital — eight days after being found unresponsive in his cell. Paul Spisak, who was jailed Jan. 4 after police said he used a cellphone to record a 13-year-old boy in a Target bathroom stall in...
Gov. Tom Wolf’s final budget address will seek to cement his legacy
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — This month, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will deliver his eighth and final budget address to a joint session of...
3-star offensive lineman signs with Penn State on National Signing Day
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State seemed to have its Class of 2022 firmed up when it inked 23 signees during the early signing period in December. But Nittany Lions coach James Franklin and his staff want to leave no stone unturned on the recruiting trail, and some of that work...
Kevin Vallier: Why we can’t split the difference on culture
The United States is an outlier among established democracies in two respects: We face both falling social trust and rising polarization. I have argued that the two dynamics connect in a doom loop. Trust in others and institutions falls, leading to greater polarization, which drives trust down even more. That...
Week in photos: Jan. 24-30
A selection of the best photos from Tribune-Review photographers from around the Pittsburgh region during the week of Jan. 24-30. Note: Photos from the Jefferson Hospital ICU were taken Jan. 18 and 20, but ran Jan. 30....
Food podcast: Overcoming transportation hurdles can increase food access, securityVideo
On this week’s episode of the Food Podcast, presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the TribLIVE podcast network, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank looks into transportation and how it impacts food access and food security for families in the Three Rivers Region. “The problem comes when low-income individuals...
DIY or call a professional: Which is right for your remodel?
A do-it-yourself remodel can be a budget-friendly way to freshen up your home. For some projects, it may take just a few YouTube videos to show you how to modernize your space. But not every project is right for amateur renovators. Your skill level, budget and how important the project...
Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN because of relationship with colleagueVideo
In a stunning move, Jeff Zucker resigned as CNN president Wednesday, citing his failure to disclose a relationship with a longtime colleague. The prominent media executive’s sudden departure was announced in a memo sent to CNN employees, sending shock waves through the WarnerMedia unit. “As part of the investigation into...
Colleen Hroncich: Education choice can prevent fights over covid policies
“One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to education.” This is a phrase that education-choice advocates have voiced for years to explain why families need options. But it’s never been truer than today while dealing with covid-19. Before Christmas break, many Pennsylvania school districts had considered moving to remote...
Letter to the editor: Voice of Westmoreland on board? Problem with pledge?
Spare me. The Voice of Westmoreland seems to have a seat on the editorial board of the Trib. And Kris Weinschenker (“Other forms of indoctrination in schools,” Jan. 27, TribLIVE) seems to have a problem with Americans saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Regis Kruth Shaler...
Westmoreland happenings: painting workshop, bingo, basket raffle
Classes • Laurelville Retreat Center, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township, will offer a painting workshop to make a cutout wooden stacked heart decoration at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the center. Participants must be at least 8 years old and all skill levels are welcome. Those attending are welcome...
Letter to the editor: Words give wrong impression of Dr. Oz event
I love how just a few words can give the wrong impression if one doesn’t read further! To quote the article “Dr. Mehmet Oz stumps in Westmoreland County in quest for U.S. Senate” (Jan. 26, TribLIVE): “The meet-and-greet event held in a small room … where few attendees wore face...
Letter to the editor: Biden administration is weakening the military
The Biden administration is weakening our military readiness with their idiotic woke policies. The military is not the place for social experimentation. The teaching that America is inherently racist is detrimental to a cohesive fighting force. The military needs to be colorblind in recruitment, training and promotion of troops. The...
Letter to the editor: Dealing with Jan. 6 traitors
In the unlikely event that Americans are naïve enough to reelect Donald Trump, he has made it clear that he may pardon the violent criminals and domestic terrorists who murdered law enforcement and attempted to undo a free and fair election. This wouldn’t be the first time in America’s history...
Editorial: Funding emergency equipment is vital responsibility
The siren of an ambulance, a fire truck or police car can herald a pricey proposition. For most people, that would seem to be about the hospital bill or the insurance deductible or that speeding ticket. But first responders know just how much it costs to keep the specialized equipment...
Letter to the editor: Memories of Forbes Avenue bridge
Many things in my life have concerned the recently collapsed Forbes Avenue bridge. I used to cross that bridge to go to church. I crossed it in a streetcar and in a bus. I walked across it coming home from high school. I walked out to the middle of it...
The Stroller, Feb. 2, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, club meetings and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Volunteers needed at cat rescue Kiski Valley Cat and Kitten Rescue is seeking volunteers to help at the shelter, located in Allegheny...
Letter to the editor: Nursing homes in crisis
While we applaud the proposed investment in hospital front-line health care workers announced recently by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, nursing homes continue to be ground zero for the pandemic. Our members’ staff, residents and their families continue to reel under the pressure of the pandemic and its impact on our...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 1, 2022
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 68, Pine-Richland 62 Seneca Valley 77, Butler 74 Section 2 Bethel Park 37, Canon-McMillan 35 Baldwin 54, Mt. Lebanon 50 Upper St. Clair 59, Peters Township 54 Section 3 Fox Chapel 60, Hempfield 49 Central Catholic 66, Norwin...
High school roundup for Feb. 1, 2022: North Hills rallies past Mars in battle of contenders
Alex Smith scored 22 points and North Hills rallied from 12 points down in the first half to pick up a 66-63 nonsection boys basketball victory over Mars in a matchup of WPIAL title contenders Tuesday night. Matt Seidl had 18 and Devin Burgess added 11 for Class 6A No....
Brandon Coury helps Burrell outlast Deer Lakes, sweep season series
It took an entire half for Burrell’s Brandon Coury to heat up. After just two free throws in the first half, the senior guard scored 14 points in the second half, and classmate Donovan Callahan was 6 of 6 from the line in the fourth quarter. It added up to...
Lawsuit filed against man who threw pumpkin at woman in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield
A man from Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood who threw a pumpkin in a woman’s face, giving her a concussion, is being sued in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Robin Faulkner filed the lawsuit against James Gazis and his wife, Melissa Gazis, on Tuesday. James Gazis, 40, was charged by Pittsburgh police...
