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Walking pneumonia cases up sharply among children
ATLANTA — Cases of “walking pneumonia” have been rising sharply in the United States since the spring, especially among young children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said it’s closely tracking the recent surge of these infections to better understand any changes in the illnesses...
Yards show growth of Halloween spirit
Halloween once was about cutting holes in an old sheet, going out to trick-or-treat and hoping no one mistook you for Charlie Brown and gave you a rock. There’s a slight bit more to it these days. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans set a Halloween spending record of...
Friends group donates $15,719 to Bethel Park Public Library
The Friends of the Bethel Park Library is a nonprofit organization that promotes Bethel Park Public Library and raises money to provide resources that the library cannot purchase through its budget. During September, Love Your Library Month in Allegheny County, the Friends donated $15,719, which the Bethel Park library plans...
John Dorfman: Billion-dollar market value a sweet spot for stocks
I like companies with a market value around $1 billion. I think it’s a sweet spot — big enough to be “discovered” by institutional investors yet small enough to show dramatic growth. Each year around this time, I’ve written about a few companies in that size range, on the border...
The Home Stretch: The latest in election news on Oct. 22
Two weeks till Election Day. Conventional political wisdom states that these last few weeks are when undecided voters will break one way or the other — or decide not to vote at all. Here are the highlights of what’s happening today. Tracking the trail Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic...
Florida health department lawyer resigned to avoid having to threaten more TV stations over abortion rights ads
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top deputies directed a Florida health department lawyer to threaten Florida television stations with criminal prosecution for running political advertisements that support enshrining abortion rights in the state’s Constitution, according to new court records. Florida Department of Health general counsel John Wilson said he was...
Bruce Springsteen will hold a concert with Barack Obama in Philly to support VP Kamala Harris
PHILADELPHIA — Bruce Springsteen will hold a concert and rally Monday with former President Barack Obama in Philadelphia as part of a series of get-out-the-vote events featuring “the Boss” in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign in battleground states. The campaign did not say where the evening concert in...
Sun spells fun for Hampton Halloween parade
For those who picture October weather in Western Pennsylvania as generally cloudy and cold, Mother Nature had other ideas this year. Hampton’s Halloween parade benefited with an ideal day for costumed folks to take a leisurely stroll. The mercury in the thermometer — at least, that’s the way they used...
Fox Chapel Herald bringing readers more news, sports, community
You might have noticed that this issue of the Fox Chapel Herald looks a bit different than previous ones. It does, and it’s part of TribLive’s continuing effort to focus on hyper-local community news. “We’ve carefully considered the feedback from our valued readers and advertisers, and their overwhelming desire for...
Sewickley Herald bringing readers more news, sports, community
You might have noticed that this issue of the Sewickley Herald looks a bit different than previous ones. It does, and it’s part of TribLive’s continuing effort to focus on hyper-local community news. “We’ve carefully considered the feedback from our valued readers and advertisers, and their overwhelming desire for more...
2nd annual Trunk or Treat celebrates season at Richland Township Community Park
For those who aren’t all that sure what the first part of “trick or treat” is supposed to mean, the name of an event of increasingly growing popularity makes more sense. Trunk or Treat was launched last year at Richland Township Community Park, and the tradition continued this season with...
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
NEW YORK — Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is battling bone marrow cancer behind bars at Rikers Island in New York, according to reports. Weinstein was specifically diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, NBC News reported. It is a rare type of cancer where “the bone marrow makes too many white...
Bishop Dwayne Royster: Black voters are not a monolith — break this misconception through data, genuine connection
As voters cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential election, there’s still time to rethink the oversimplified strategies used to engage Black voters. Doing so starts with rejecting the false notion that Black voters are a monolith. This political convenience fails to acknowledge the rich diversity of perspectives, experiences and...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 22, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta looks to unseat Pa.’s top Republican in Auditor General’s race
PHILADELPHIA — What exactly does an auditor general do, anyway? It’s a question that candidates to become Pennsylvania’s auditor general frequently encounter when speaking with voters, and one that almost always comes down to taxes. When Pennsylvanians pay state taxes, those funds are deposited into the state’s treasury and eventually...
Parents sue elite private school in California for expelling 5th-grader over squirt-gun emoji, rap lyrics
LOS ANGELES — The parents of a fifth-grader are suing an elite private Mulholland Drive elementary school after their son was expelled over emails he exchanged with a classmate containing rap lyrics and the squirt gun emoji. The parents allege that the disciplinary action was “arbitrary and capricious” and that...
Letter to the editor: Trump too dangerous to be in White House
On Dec. 4, 2022, Donald Trump posted this on Trump Social: “Do you throw the Presidential Election Results of 2020 OUT and declare the RIGHTFUL WINNER, or do you have a NEW ELECTION? A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and...
America’s most famous inflation gauge is easing — but some of your biggest expenses are left out
Price pressures have eased substantially over the past two years, but a disconnect remains between what U.S. inflation data show and what millions of Americans experience with their finances. That’s in part because price levels are still higher than they were before the pandemic. Another explanation: the government’s key inflation...
Letter to the editor: Negative Moineau headline disappointing
The headline “Greensburg bishop calls Irwin pastor’s actions ‘an egregious’ failure” (Oct. 7, TribLive), rather than a positive announcement of the return of a pious and dedicated priest, became a personal flashpoint of disappointment and sadness. I feel that instead of using the highly negative headline, it could, no, should,...
Fern Hollow Music Festival fundraiser breaks records
Fern Hollow Nature Center’s recent music festival fundraiser raised $28,000, marking the highest amount ever collected in the event 24-year history. The Sept. 28 festival attracted more than 400 music lovers and nature enthusiasts from the area, all united in their commitment to Fern Hollow’s mission. This year’s festival featured...
Letter to the editor: Election confusion
I am fascinated by the variety of letters to the editor about the upcoming election and the predictions. We are being encouraged to vote, by radio, TV, mail and the skewed ads on the internet. The VA is wanting vets to work as volunteers for the election. The questions are,...
Editorial: Is polling just political palm reading?
In 1861, Pennsylvania took steps to protect its citizens from potential fraud. It outlawed fortune telling. Whether you were prognosticating with tarot cards or crystal balls or any of the popular means of the day, charging people money to tell them the future was deemed illegal. Break the law, and...
Letter to the editor: Harris, Walz failed their ‘interviews’
Kamala Harris, you failed your job interview (presidential debate). The answer for “Are you better off than four years ago?” is not that you were born middle class. (Your other answers weren’t that good either). You never answer the question. I think you sounded stupid with answers you gave considering...
The Stroller, Oct. 22, 2024: 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. Kiski Valley museums to...
Letter to the editor: Don’t make a hypocritical vote
I can believe both candidates are correct in saying the future of our country is at stake. The future of our country is our children and grandchildren, and they are watching who we are supporting. If your candidate’s messaging and lifestyle is in direct contradiction to how you raise your...
