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Election code violation filed against treasurer of Pittsburgh political action committee
Allegheny County police on Thursday charged the treasurer of African Americans for Good Government, a political action committee active in Pittsburgh, with a single count for failing to properly file a campaign finance report. The misdemeanor Election Code violation was filed against Leeretta Payne, 64, of Crawford-Roberts, via summons. Under...
Will Bunch: Stop calling America’s murder crisis a ‘crime’ issue. It’s something far worse
It was the kind of news story that would have been utterly shocking … before March 2020, anyway. An everyday occasion normally associated with joy — a baby shower — pivots into a squabble over something trivial. In this particular saga, which took place last weekend in a Pittsburgh suburb,...
When should I take down my hummingbird feeders?
Hummingbird season is drawing to an end for 2021 in Pennsylvania and other northern states. Most of the tiny birds that spent the summer here, or were hatched here this summer, are now on their way south for the colder months. The adult males began their journey south as early...
Elizabeth Shackelford: Biden says America is back at the table. Is it?
At the U.N. General Assembly this week, President Joe Biden told the world again that America is back at the table. He championed global cooperation as the only way to address today’s global challenges, making clear that it not only benefits the international community but is essential for American interests...
Letter to the editor: Rats a nuisance in Springdale
Rats and more rats are running around Springdale. I understand that everyone needs a home, but rats are a nuisance. It can become a dangerous situation for pet owners because of the hantavirus. Many residents were told that the abandoned house and vehicle near Ridge Avenue were not treated before...
Bethel Park student news for the week of Sept. 24, 2021
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Bethel Park High School seniors Lily Gaston and Oluwatoyosi Egbebi have each been selected as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. They represent less than one percent of the U.S. high school seniors and qualify to continue in...
Letter to the editor: Vaccination should be required for all
To prevent further spread of the coronavirus, we should require everyone to get fully vaccinated (including a possible third dose), unless exempted by a sincerely held religious belief or medical condition. We should write to our legislators and executives at all levels of government. Alvin Blake Mt. Lebanon...
Game day menu is perfect for tailgates or your couch
Scoring big on game day requires championship-level meals and snacks that keep the crowd full and ready for action. You can take your tailgate to the house with these baked dishes that help simplify homegating so you can focus on the big screen. From a salsa-based dip and chicken wings...
Letter to the editor: Medicare negotiation critical
I am writing to urge support from the American people and lawmakers for the national-level bill House Resolution 3, which would allow Medicare to negotiate for lower prices. Five years ago, I went from a relatively healthy 30-year-old to very sick and unable to work in just a few months....
5 tips for a stress-free morning
Mornings are often the most important part of the day - they can make or break your mood and set the tone for all of your to-dos. To help combat the hecticness that can arrive when the sun comes up, consider these five tips for a stress-free start to the...
The Stroller, Sept. 24, 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. NK Salvation Army to offer holiday assistance, coats The New Kensington Salvation Army will accept applications for assistance for holiday food...
Letter to the editor: Support small business, support community
Although the economy has shifted toward recovery, the rising number of covid-19 cases has generated a gnawing sense of concern among small businesses, which have been forever altered by the pandemic. Adapting has become the name of the game. Since I founded my business in 2013, it has been adopted...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 23, 2021
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Class 3A Section 1 North Allegheny 5, Norwin 0 Nonsection Penn-Trafford 1, Peters Township 0 Pine-Richland 4, Fox Chapel 0 Football Thursday’s results District 8 City League Allderdice 27, University Prep 15 Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Baldwin at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. Central Catholic...
High school roundup for Sept. 23, 2021: Canon-Mac knocks off unbeaten Peters Township
Mason Le scored the winning goal in overtime to give Canon-McMillan (6-1-1, 4-0-1) a 3-2 victory in Section 2-4A Thursday night, handing Peters Township (7-1, 5-1) its first loss of the season. Alex Grim and Nick Magee scored for Peters Township. Bentworth 9, Beth-Center 1 — Jerzy Timlin, Julian Hays...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 23, 2021: Greensboro drops playoff opener
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-64) was handled by Omaha (Royals), 5-2. 2B Rodolfo Castro (.375) accounted for all of Indy’s runs in his second Triple-A game, going 2 for 4 with a pair of solo home runs. RHP John O’Reilly (0-2, 6.35) started and gave up four runs on five hits and...
Showdown between Thomas Jefferson, Belle Vernon has big-game feel
There will be no better place to be tonight for a high school football fan than James Weir Stadium. The long-awaited showdown between Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon kicks off at 7 p.m. on the gold turf, with an inside track to a Big 8 Conference title on the line....
Alaska reports a daily record 1,330 coronavirus infections
Alaska’s unprecedented covid-19 crisis escalated Thursday with the state reporting seven new deaths, a record 1,330 new cases and a near-record 209 hospitalizations. It’s the third time in two weeks that the daily record has been broken: The previous highs were recorded Wednesday, with 1,251 cases, and Sept. 15, with...
Cara Ciminillo: Congress must extend Child Tax Credit to support child care gains
Since the Child Tax Credit was significantly expanded as part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, working families in Pittsburgh and across Southwestern Pennsylvania started receiving up to $300 per child per month starting July 15. While the tax credit expansion came as a way to tackle the economic fallout...
Laurels & lances: Drugs, tests and promises
Laurel: To addressing addiction. On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department announced a new campaign to address drug use and recovery in Westmoreland and eastern Allegheny counties. The program is a $75,000 effort to connect people who need help with services already being provided in the community, as well as information...
Rachel Greszler: Beware the strings attached to all that government spending
“Give me a one-handed economist,” Harry Truman once famously demanded. “All my economists say, ‘On the one hand … but on the other’.” His frustration was understandable. But when it comes to legislation that can affect the well-being of all Americans, it’s vital to weigh all the pros and cons....
Boppy, ‘devastated’ by infant deaths, recalls 3 million popular lounge pillows
The Boppy Company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 3.3 million loungers that have been attributed in the deaths of eight infants who “reportedly suffocated.” Recalled are the Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers. According to...
Derek T. Muller: Arizona election ‘audit’ undermines protocols — and confidence
Confidence in elections is essential to democracy. Losing candidates and their supporters must believe that a free and fair election accurately reflects the preferences of the voters. States have myriad post-election checks designed to ensure the accuracy of results, from the canvass (the official tally of votes) to recounts. Some...
Ross woman expected to plead in Capitol riot case
A Ross woman charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is expected to plead guilty next month. Jennifer Heinl appeared via video at a status conference on Thursday at which both the prosecution and defense said they were working on a plea agreement. “We are very close to reaching a...
Rep. Eric Nelson: Creating an election system for 2021, not patching one from 1937
What was America like in 1937? Slower-paced, to be sure. Less than half of us owned cars. Boarding a plane and traveling from New York to Los Angeles in a few hours was basically unheard of. Communication was slower too. There were no computers and no internet. On the rare...
U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigns over repatriation of Haitians from U.S.-Mexico border
Harshly criticizing what he called the United States’ “inhumane” treatment of Haitian migrants and its policy toward Haiti, Daniel Foote, the U.S. diplomat whose reputation for working in some of the world’s most challenging environments made him a top pick by the Biden administration to serve as special envoy to...
