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In brief: Leetsdale vacancies, business networking and more in Quaker Valley area
Restoration project approved Leetsdale council voted 6-0 July 11 to award a $4,375 restoration project to NWS Contracting. The company was the lowest of two bidders to fix the restrooms at Henle Park. Construction is expected to begin the first week in August. Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed for a...
In brief: Pine, Richland area happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Stand-up paddle boarding Pine is offering stand-up paddles boarding sessions on Thursdays, with the next outing scheduled for July 25. Beginner stand-up paddle boarding offers safe, fun and supportive lessons, with the goal of building core strength and honing balance while playing on the water. Full Psych Adventure Team’s coach...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Marshall Community Day Marshall Township Community Day is scheduled for Aug. 24 at Knob Hill Park. The event will start at 4 p.m. and wrap up with Zambelli Fireworks around 9:30. If you would like to participate in the event as a vendor or a sponsor, call Jessica at 724-935-3090...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of July 22, 2024
Plum School Board approves 2 contracts The Plum School Board approved new contracts with two unions representing district employees at a special voting meeting July 16. The contract with Teamsters Local Union No. 205 runs from July 1 through June 30, 2029. The union, representing district custodial, maintenance and supply...
In brief: National Night Out, high school reunion and more in the South Hills
National Night Out Neighborhoods throughout Pleasant Hills are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 30th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. Residents are invited to join in the celebration with police, fire and medics by turning on their lights, locking their doors...
In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Acting Up Club South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park, presents the next session of the Acting Up Club 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 28 through Dec. 11. The drama and music club for children in secnd through sixth grades features music, movement, and acting...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of July 22, 2024 and beyond
Pickleball courts installed at Scott Park The pickleball blitz has made its way to Scott. The township installed four pickleball courts at Scott Park, 2 Park Drive, in June. “Residents were making requests for additional pickleball courts since last year,” said Township Manager Denise Fitzgerald. The work was completed by...
Letter to the editor: Who needs presidential immunity?
I believe everything you need to know about the upcoming presidential election can be determined from the two candidates’ reactions to the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision. President Biden bitterly condemned the ruling as a violation of separation of powers and the law under the Constitution. Apparently, Biden isn’t contemplating...
Editorial: What does Biden’s withdrawal mean for Pennsylvania voters?
On Sunday afternoon, President Joe Biden posted to social media a letter that was both surprising and anticipated. He bowed out of the presidential election. It was surprising because it is really unheard of at this point in an election year. The closest analog is when Lyndon B. Johnson stepped...
Editorial: Hiding medical debt won’t make it go away
Paying for health care in America is a complicated business. In recent years, the government has taken valuable steps to reduce the harm that unexpected medical bills and unscrupulous debt collectors inflict on consumers. But a newly proposed rule, which would strip all health care bills from credit reports, is...
The Stroller, July 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. Students welcome to explore careers in healthcare Allegheny Valley Hospital will...
Letter to the editor: Economy is top issue for voters
Many Americans are struggling to feed families and put gas in cars. “It’s the economy, stupid” says it all! That phrase was coined by James Carville for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign. Today, President Biden supporters tell us Bidenomics is working and things are just fine. But are they? The average...
Editorial cartoons for the week of July 22
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Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of July 22
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Pirates farm report for July 21, 2024: Ji Hwan Bae smacks 3 hits, homer in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 40-52) were walked-off by Omaha (Royals), 3-2. 2B Ji Hwan Bae (.360) was 3 for 3 with two walks and a solo homer on the game’s first pitch. SS Alika Williams (.271) was 1 for 5 with an RBI. LF Gilberto Celestino (.271) was 2 for 4 with...
Pirates’ Jim Leyland among those inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Jim Leyland said there was something special about all four of the organizations he managed during his Hall of Fame career — the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers. The Pirates gave the longtime minor-league coach his first chance to manage, and what followed...
Trump: Biden ‘not fit to serve’
Donald Trump blasted Joe Biden on Sunday soon after his successor announced he would not seek reelection. “Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was!” Trump said on his social media site, Truth Social. “He only attained...
‘That last debate ruined him’: Western Pa. residents react to Biden bowing out of race
President Joe Biden halting his presidential campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris shocked some and came as no surprise to others in Western Pennsylvania who spoke with TribLive on Sunday. “I don’t think he has it in him for another four years,” said Scott Wolfe of New Kensington. Calls...
Pa. politicians, party leaders react to Biden dropping out; Shapiro endorses Harris
News of President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek reelection spread swiftly Sunday among Pennsylvania politicians and party leaders, drawing praise and adulation from Democrats and partisan attacks from Republicans. Biden announced that he is dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, but will...
Signal Item notebook: Chartiers Valley football to open season Aug. 23
Chartiers Valley’s varsity football team will open its season with a nonconference Week Zero matchup at neighborhood rival South Fayette on Aug. 23. Nonconference games at West Allegheny and Indiana will follow in Weeks 1 and 2 before the home opener against Baldwin on Sept. 13. Hampton will visit for...
Letter to the editor: Let’s protect the South Side
The perpetual problem of the South Side once again begs a call for some sort of redress. I submit a couple ideas that might be fruitful. The time has come to ban public urination during daylight hours. The ban could be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. over the winter....
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 21, 2024
Aleppo Nancy Jean Fuhrer sold property at 401 Redgate Road to Charles Carbeau and Molly Mack for $1,525,000. Bell Acres Estate of Francisco Andrea Fernandez sold property at 135 Fox Hill Road to John Hess trustee for $1,700,000. Maryann Cowles sold property at 2 Sands Ave. to Dylan Kumer for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of July 21, 2024
Etna Andre del Amo sold property at 17 Prospect St. to NDC 2023-1 LLC for $54,900. Amy Allison sold property at 63 Wilson St. to Sarah Vinski for $285,000. Fox Chapel Sara Berg sold property at 804 Delafield Road to Matthew Clark and Katherine Sterr for $632,000. Kaleb Olszewski sold...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of July 21, 2024
Bellevue Angela Tyner sold property at 162 Grant Av to Debra Vlahos for $125,000. Kyle Properties LLC sold property at 16 Margaretta Ave. to Steven Burns for $375,000. Estate of James Motta sold property at 189 N Balph Av to New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2014 for $50,000. North Sprague...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of July 21, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Thomas Paul Nebel sold property at 268 Brighton St. to MTO Enterprises LLC for $53,000. Churchill Danielle Weaver sold property at 880 Graham Blvd. to Jose and Lillian Colon for $257,500. Antanina Perricone sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Unit 207 to Bart Joseph and Mary Bess...

