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High school roundup for Jan. 31, 2022: Bethel Park knocks off Upper St. Clair
Emma Dziezgowski scored 18 points to lead Bethel Park to a 53-44 victory over No. 3 Upper St. Clair in Section 2-6A girls basketball Monday night. Riley Miller added 16 for the Black Hawks (8-8, 6-3), who jumped out to a 17-10 lead after one quarter. Kate Robbins scored 13...
Judge could release report alleging Georgia voting vulnerability
ATLANTA — A federal judge held off Monday on releasing more information from a sealed report alleging that someone who gained access to Georgia’s voting computers could flip votes. Before deciding whether to make portions of the report public, U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg asked for proposals from Georgia election...
Report: Pennsylvania is the nation’s ‘cyber charter capital,’ with funding and oversight consequences
PHILADELPHIA — Enrollment in cyber charter schools grew faster in Pennsylvania last year than in any other state — and how they’re funded results in big costs for local school districts, according to a new report. Pennsylvania is the “cyber charter capital of the nation,” the report released last week...
‘Maus’ ban makes Art Spiegelman’s Holocaust graphic novel an Amazon bestseller
Two editions of Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel “Maus,” about his parents’ experiences during the Holocaust, have become bestsellers after being banned by a Tennessee school board recently. “The Complete Maus” (1996) and “Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale: My Father Bleeds History” (1986) broke onto Amazon’s top 20 list over the...
Westmoreland Community Action outgrows Greensburg office, expands to Hempfield
After creating more than 35 positions across its new and existing programs, officials at Westmoreland Community Action were looking for a larger home. They found it at the GreenForge building in Hempfield, where the nonprofit will relocate in May. “Expanding our footprint in this new location will help program staff...
Mendelssohn Choir to present April 2 concert at Shady Side Academy
This April, Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh presents “Toward the Unknown Region,” a concert about boldly emerging from these uncertain times with daring optimism and a sense of renewal. The concert will take place April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillman Center for the Performing Arts at Shady Side Academy....
Bernie O’Neill and Eugene DePasquale: Legislative action on charter reform is long overdue
Our roles as former elected officials from both of the major political parties have given us unique perspectives into not only Pennsylvania’s political process, but also its public education system, particularly charter schools. Charter schools in the state have grown tremendously in the 24-plus years in which they have existed....
Highmark announces process for obtaining no-cost rapid covid-19 tests
Millions of Highmark members with prescription drug coverage are now able to obtain over-the-counter rapid covid-19 tests with no out-of-pocket costs. Bob Wanovich, vice president of provider strategy for Highmark, said Monday that customers will now be able to get the tests at their regular pharmacy counter through a partnership...
A new law expanding access to birth control is about to take effect in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Beginning Tuesday, North Carolina women will be able to get hormonal birth control without a doctor’s prescription — a change that will give millions of women easier access to some of the most common contraceptives that prevent pregnancy. Under a new law, passed by the state’s Republican-controlled...
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Brianna Zajicek
Norwin’s girls basketball team is 10-4 overall, 6-1 in section play, heading into the back half of the season. While they are at the top of the standings, it was not exactly an easy path there for the Knights. They were expecting junior Savannah Schenck back after an ACL injury...
St. Joseph grad Pierson set to compete in all-around for WVU gymnasticsVideo
Gymnastics requires strength, speed, timing, flexibility and myriad physical components working in unison. But there’s a mental side to the sport as well, and that’s the part Abbie Pierson needed to hone. The New Kensington native and St. Joseph grad was a Level 10 performer through her youth and high...
Joe Rogan vows to ‘balance things out’ after Spotify misinformation controversy
Popular Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan on Sunday night responded to allegations of misinformation on his audio program, pledging to do a better job of balancing different perspectives and putting more time into researching topics. “I’m going to do my best, but my point of doing this is always just to...
Letter to the editor: Unemployment mess
What is going on with the unemployment mess? People are waiting months and months for their unemployment, and nothing is coming. Some call their congressmen, and they promise to look into the mess, and still nothing is happening. Some people are told that someone has stolen their identify, but it...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ Ponzi schemes
According to letter-writer Kenneth Powell, the Democrats gave me Social Security and Medicare (“Most of our benefits come from Democratic leaders,” Jan. 19, TribLIVE). I say the Democrats gave me nothing but Ponzi schemes that will soon run out of money without a rescue plan. I paid into Social Security...
In brief: Coffee tasting at the Press House, library book bag sale and more around Sewickley
Galentine’s Coffee Tasting The Press House, located at 505 Broad St., is holding a Galentine’s Coffee Tasting on Feb. 10-14. Sessions are 90 minutes and cost is $125 total for one to five guests and $200 total for six to 10 guests. To reserve a time slot, email audrey@presshousecoffee.com or...
Letter to the editor: Too many men ‘don’t get it’
Andrew Yang has started a new third political party, the Forward Party. He sent me an email titled “American Men,” in which he cites many statistics and studies that convince me that boys and men have indeed fallen behind girls and women in many ways. He writes “I’ve long felt...
Editorial: Nursing shortage can use rescue plan funds
A shortage of nursing care is the kind of problem everyone can notice and everyone agrees needs to be addressed. It’s not, however, the kind of thing where the answer is readily apparent. See a fire, grab a hose. The solution is literally as simple as water. But the nursing...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County’s discredited newcomer tax scheme
“I’m from Allegheny County government, and you can trust me.” This is what we expect when we pay our property taxes. The Pennsylvania Constitution mandates uniformity in the way tax bills are divvied out. Assessed values haven’t changed in 10 years. County leaders say they could remain frozen for another...
The Stroller, Jan. 31, 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. Weather science program planned Thursday in Leechburg Leechburg Public Library will sponsor a free weather science program with author Diana Perry at...
Letter to the editor: Republicans have their own version of ‘cancel culture’
Why is it that Republicans scream “cancel culture,” but the minute they don’t agree with something, that something needs to be silenced? Letter-writers Lou Hoetzlein (“S.E. Cupp not credible,” Jan. 21, TribLIVE) and Frances Olyarnik (“Why run S.E. Cupp’s bitter diatribes,” Dec. 20, TribLIVE) don’t agree with columnist S. E....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 31
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 31....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 31
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 31....
High school sports scores, schedules for Jan. 30, 2022
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results PBC Classic At Montour Bishop Canevin 68, Belle Vernon 64 Canon-McMillan 71, Beaver Falls 50 Ellwood City 82, Sto-Rox 60 Mars 67, Aliquippa 33 North Hills 75, Upper St. Clair 47 Shaler 69, Chartiers Valley 66 Shootout at Seton Hill Franklin Regional 65, Homer-Center...
High school roundup for Jan. 30, 2022: No. 1 North Hills rolls past No. 4 Upper St. Clair
Royce Parham had 28 points and Will Blass added 12 to lift top-ranked North Hills to a 75-47 victory over No. 4 Upper St. Clair (11-5) in a boys basketball game Sunday at the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Classic at Montour. North Hills improved to 16-0 this season. Michael Pellicci had...
Senators move closer to deal on Russian sanctions billVideo
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators are close to agreeing on a Russia sanctions bill that could include penalties even if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t send troops into Ukraine, Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez said. Lawmakers will be briefed this week by Biden administration officials, including military leaders, on the standoff...
