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Manchin’s opposition may doom clean-power plan Biden backs
WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin has told the White House and congressional leaders that he will not support including a key clean-power provision in the Democrats’ spending package, putting at risk a central element of the legislation designed to fight climate change, according to a person familiar with the matter....
Chris Zurawsky: Our Stephen Foster may be headed for LA
While the battle continues around the potential removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park, another controversial piece of historic local public art currently under wraps is set to return to public view … 2,500 miles away. In September, the Pittsburgh Arts Commission unanimously approved loaning a statue...
Sounding off: Flying flag upside down is disrespectful
I noticed some local residents have been flying the U.S. flag outside their homes upside down. I believe some people feel this a way of protesting or expressing dissatisfaction with current U.S. officials and policies. While it is legal to express yourself in whatever way you so choose, it is...
Larry Stone: Seahawks QB Geno Smith’s story is an underdog tale. And we can all get behind that
SEATTLE — It’s a time-honored truism of football that everyone loves the backup quarterback. He’s a beacon of hope and possibility — facets that often are exposed as wishful thinking once pipedreams are replaced by actual playing time. Geno Smith, who gets his first Seahawks start Sunday six games into...
Another successful season for Guyasuta youth football
It’s been another banner season for Guyasuta youth football. After reaching the championship game in all three age/weight classes last season, the program is knocking on the door again in the Allegheny Youth Football League. The Braves (ages 10 and under) won it all last year while the Warriors (12...
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers soccer teams advance to postseason
Evan Anderson had a hat trick, and Andre Ennis added two goals and an assist as North Allegheny’s boys soccer team wrapped up section play with an 11-1 win over North Hills on Oct. 13. The Tigers finished the Section 1-4A schedule with an 8-4 record, good for third place...
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy soccer teams clinch WPIAL playoff berths
The Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy boys and girls soccer teams have all clinched berths for the WPIAL playoffs. Shady Side Academy’s girls team was in first place and clinched the title in Section 2-2A at 8-1-1 overall and 8-0-1 in section heading into the finale at Highlands (0-9)....
Kenneth Broadbent: Pittsburgh must work together for success
Business and organized labor leaders formed Pittsburgh Works Together because we believe the best path to sustainable prosperity for all segments of the population is an economy that embraces traditional industries, such as manufacturing, alongside emerging technology companies. The opportunity presented by mobile autonomy — vehicles and robots and other...
Letter to the editor: Unvaccinated who get covid taking up hospital space
Why do people who refuse to be vaccinated for covid, then get covid, have priority at our hospitals? Whatever their actual reason, these people get treated, take up space and rooms at hospitals for something that could, for most, have been prevented easily. Because of some people’s vaccination attitudes, a...
Westmoreland County marriage licenses
The following marriage licenses were issued recently by the Westmoreland County Register of Wills office: Jonathan Matthew Vargo of West Newton and Angela Eleanor Stoves of Irwin. John Michael Finley and Debra Lee Scifo, both of Greensburg. Richard Robert Schuffert and Lori Ann Daniel, both of New Kensington. Jesse David...
Letter to the editor: Laws must protect unborn children
“I believe in one God; Father almighty; Creator of ALL things visible and invisible.” That is the start of the Nicene Creed spoken by most Christians all over the world. “In God we trust.” “One nation under God.” “God bless America.” Slogans loved by the vast majority of most Americans....
Editorial: Is PennWest name really exciting decision?
On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education made a long-awaited announcement. The three Western Pennsylvania schools being merged into one multi-campus university had the new name made official. In a triumph of the obvious, PASSHE selected Pennsylvania Western University — PennWest for short. The names of the original...
The Stroller, Oct. 16, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events 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. Cash bash to benefit Animal Protectors Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a Cash Bash Nov. 13 at the Comfort...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 15, 2021
High schools Field hockey Friday’s results Class A Ellis School at Aquinas Academy, (n) Nonsection North Allegheny 3, Fox Chapel 0 Upper St. Clair at Peters Township, (n) Football Friday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Central Catholic 35, Hempfield 0 Mt. Lebanon 35, Norwin 7 North Allegheny 36, Canon-McMillan 14 Seneca...
WPIAL Class A roundup: Henderson’s 2 TDs carry No. 3 Cornell past No. 5 Rochester
Tim Henderson scored on an 80-yard kickoff return and a 53-yard run to lead No. 3 Cornell to a 14-7 victory over No. 5 Rochester in a battle of top teams in the Class A Big Seven Conference on Friday night. Henderson’s TD run for the Raiders (6-1, 5-0) broke...
WPIAL Class 2A roundup: Chartiers-Houston edges McGuffey in Century Conference
Jordan Irson ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns as Chartiers-Houston earned a 13-7 victory over McGuffey (4-4, 3-1) in a WPIAL Class 2A Century Conference matchup Friday night. Irson scored on a 5-yard run in the second quarter and a 1-yard run for the game-winner in the third quarter...
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 7
Top performers for Week 7 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 302 - Cadin Olsen, Armstrong (26 of 32) 293 - Brad Birch, Gateway (21 of 26) 290 - Connor Donnelly, Franklin Regional (17 of 32) 256 - Ryan Palmieri, Pine-Richland (17 of 26) 233 - Max Rocco,...
WPIAL Class 4A roundup: Ringer’s 4th TD helps Beaver top Chartiers Valley in OT
Wyatt Ringer scored his fourth touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give Beaver a 35-28 Class 4A Parkway Conference win against Chartiers Valley (4-4, 1-2) on Friday night. Ringer also scored on runs of 2, 4 and 1 yard for Beaver (5-2, 2-1). He also...
WPIAL Class 6A roundup: Strong 2nd half lifts No. 1 Mt. Lebanon past Norwin
Alex Tecza’s second touchdown run of the game snapped a 7-7 tie in the third quarter to lead No. 1 Mt. Lebanon to a 35-7 victory over Norwin in a Class 6A football game Friday night. Dom Barca scored on a 9-yard run in the first quarter to give Norwin...
North Hills defense stands tall in 4th quarter in win over Pine-Richland
A defensive football game Friday at a loud Martorelli Stadium in West View came to a fitting close Friday night. North Hills made one last stand with Pine-Richland trying to score to win the game in the final minute, giving the Indians a 13-7 victory in the Class 5A Northeast...
This date in sports history: Oct. 16Video
1897 — Michigan beats Ohio State, 34-0, at Ann Arbor, the first meeting between theses storied rivals. 1932 — After a 0-0 tie earlier in the season, the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears, 2-0. 1946 — Detroit’s Gordie Howe scores a goal and gets into two fights in...
WPIAL Class 3A roundup: Kevin Drew carries Keystone Oaks past Quaker Valley
Kevin Drew ran for 227 yards and three touchdowns to lead Keystone Oaks to a 56-20 victory over Quaker Valley (2-6, 1-2) in WPIAL Class 3A Northwestern 6 Conference play on Friday night. Nick Buckley threw for 126 yards and two touchdowns while teammate Shawn Reick added two rushing TDs...
Quinton Martin romps, Belle Vernon stomps Trinity
It’s not quite Halloween, but Trinity may have nightmares of Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin. After his performance Friday, who could blame them? Trinity bore witness to the return of the Leopards’ talented sophomore, who suffered a hyperextended knee three weeks ago against Thomas Jefferson. Martin exploded for five touchdowns against...
WPIAL Class 5A roundup: Birch leads No. 4 Gateway past Woodland Hills
Brad Birch completed 21 of 26 passes for 293 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 4 Gateway to the 40-21 Class 5A Big East Conference win against Woodland Hills (2-6, 1-2) on Friday night. Patrick Body caught six passes for 114 yards and a touchdown for Gateway (5-3, 2-1),...
Supply-chain surcharge? Sherwin-Williams latest company to add sneaky fee
Hugo Granadino recently stopped by the Sherwin-Williams paint store in Inglewood, Calif., to pick up some rollers and brushes. He’s repainting the den of his South Los Angeles home. After the purchase, Granadino, 40, took a look at his receipt and was surprised to see a 4% “supply chain charge.”...
