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Kathryn Spitz Cohan: Modern cinema can continue to thrive
Is modern cinema in trouble? According to Isabelle Huppert, the president of this year’s Venice International Film Festival jury, it is. On the opening day of the festival, Huppert said, “I’m worried about the things everyone is worried about. Making sure that cinema continues to live because it is very...
33rd edition of Turkey Trot 5K race set for Greensburg
Registration for the annual pre-Thanksgiving dinner footrace through Greensburg is now open. The Greensburg Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, in its 33rd year, is scheduled to start Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. It is a 5K run and walk that typically sees 2,000 participants. “The race has evolved into more than just...
Hempfield grad Arin DeLattre plays key role in abrupt turnaround for Thiel women’s volleyball team
From a personal standpoint, Hempfield grad Arin DeLattre was pretty pleased with her freshman volleyball season at Thiel. The middle blocker played in all 25 matches, averaged 1.61 kills, 0.78 blocks and 0.88 digs per set. From a team standpoint, however, the season couldn’t have been more trying. Four matches...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Southmoreland’s Ethan Kenney
Last year, Southmoreland’s boys soccer team finished with just four wins, which followed a winless campaign. Coming into this season, expectations were not high. Then, the Scotties won the South Allegheny classic at the beginning of the year, immediately reaching half their win total from the previous two seasons combined....
Springdale grad Logan Dexter switches positions but maintains solid play for Edinboro football team
Logan Dexter didn’t waste any time making an impression on Edinboro football coach Jake Nulph. Nulph remembers it well: The first rep Dexter, a defensive back, took in practice as a freshman, he had an interception. Nulph knew he had a potential play-maker on his hands. But with the Springdale...
Hanna’s Town plans final antiques sale of the season
The final Antiques & Collectibles Sale for 2024 is set for Sunday at Historic Hanna’s Town. Multiple vendors will be set up in a field, rain or shine, at the Hempfield site selling a wide variety of treasures. The gate opens at 7:30 a.m. Sunday and the market continues through...
Cornel West argues to be placed on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot
Cornel West, the provocative, left-wing scholar, appeared via video in a federal courtroom in Pittsburgh on Monday seeking to have his name added to the Nov. 5 presidential ballot. West filed a complaint last month alleging discrimination against the Pennsylvania Department of State for blocking him from appearing on the...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 7, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
William M. Cotter: Why local journalism matters
I kick off every morning by checking the local and regional sports scores in a newsletter emailed to my smartphone by my hometown newspaper. I then scroll through a feed of breaking news. This information matters to my family and me. It is a compilation of Pittsburgh- area news I cannot...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s tales
Well, Donald Trump is at it again, spreading vitriol and untruths. The last time he ran against a woman, the story was they (whoever “they” are) were running a child sex trafficking ring from a Washington, D.C., pizza shop. This time running it’s that his female opponent let people into...
Letter to the editor: Who will get Harris’ proposed houses?
Kamala Harris has proposed building 3 million homes for the middle class and giving first-time homebuyers $25,000 for a downpayment. I am middle class, as are my neighbors and friends for over 60 years. We all have homes we worked for and raised our children in and are very happy...
Letter to the editor: Zelenak will help seniors
What does state Rep. Leslie Rossi have against seniors? She has consistently voted against legislation that would help older adults, even when her fellow Republicans vote in favor. She’s against cost-of-living adjustments for Pennsylvania public employees (HB 1416); against creating an Alzheimer’s office to help seniors with dementia (HB 2400);...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Oct. 7, 2024
Flu shot clinic scheduled Flu and covid-19 shots will be available at two upcoming community clinics presented by Giant Eagle Pharmacy in Plum. They will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Holiday Park Intermediate School and Oct. 24 at Plum High School. Forms will be available...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Oct. 7, 2024
Pop-up event at library seeks input on transit redesign project Pittsburgh Regional Transit is planning a pop-up public engagement session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, to collect feeback on its Bus Line Redesign project. On Sept. 30, PRT released an...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s presence will continue to be felt
Even if Joe Biden isn’t on the ballot this November, he’ll make sure that you’re thinking of him. As ballistic missiles fly, the U.S. has a choice. Acknowledge that we’re being pulled into a disastrous war and take steps to make peace. Or, put pedal to the metal and dive...
Letter to the editor: Vote Democrat for our future
If you want commonsense protections and freedoms from the democracy we live in, vote for Democrats, in both our Pennsylvania and federal elections. For years now we’ve being seeing what the “revised,” now MAGA Republican party, is all about. If you want freedom from gun violence, vote for Democrats. Republicans...
The Stroller, Oct. 7, 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. Leechburg HS to host...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Oct. 7, 2024
O’Hara collecting supplies through Oct. 15 for hurricane victims O’Hara officials are partnering with Brother’s Brother to collect cleaning supplies and travel-sized items for personal hygiene kits for the victims of Hurricane Helene. Cleaning supplies needed include bleach, mops, buckets, rubber and plastic gloves, sponges, brooms and trash bags, including...
In brief: QV alum inducted into HOF, Savor Sewickley and more
Cibulas inducted into Hall of Fame Rachel Cibulas Cirinelli, along with the 2012 and 2013 women’s lacrosse teams, was inducted into Adrian College’s Hall of Fame at a ceremony on the Adrian Campus on Sept. 27. She played lacrosse at Quaker Valley High School, where she graduated from in 2002....
Letter to the editor: McCormick a patriotic leader
After 18 long years with a feckless senator representing Pennsylvania, we have the opportunity to elect Dave McCormick, an intelligent and patriotic man of action, to the U.S. Senate. McCormick is a West Point graduate who proudly served in uniform and at high levels of government. In addition, he spent...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 7
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 7....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 7
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 7....
High school sports schedules for Oct. 7, 2024
High schools Hockey Monday’s schedule Class 3A Thomas Jefferson vs. Franklin Regional at Palmer Imaging Arena, 8:30 p.m. Central Catholic vs. South Fayette at Mt. Lebanon Ice Center, 9:10 p.m. Class 2A Bishop McCort vs. Norwin at Palmer Imaging Arena, 6:30 p.m. Fox Chapel vs. Baldwin at Ice Castle, 7...
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys, girls soccer rankings for week of Oct. 6 2024
WPIAL soccer rankings (Through Saturday’s games) Boys Class 4A Rank, team, record, previous 1. North Allegheny, 12-2-1, 1 2. Plum, 12-0-3, 2 3. Peters Township, 12-1-1, 3 4. Seneca Valley, 10-4, 5 5. Fox Chapel, 7-3-1, 4 Out: None Class 3A 1. Thomas Jefferson, 9-1-2, 1 2. Moon, 14-0, 2...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
