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Letter to the editor: Bump stock ruling shows Supreme Court is not pro-life
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling overturning the national ban on rapid-fire rifle bump stocks is a blatant betrayal of any “pro-life” ethic the court claims to champion. In its June 3, 2022, Letter to Congress on Gun Violence, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explicitly calls for a “total...
Upper St. Clair grad Josh Matheny earns berth to Paris Olympics
Josh Matheny showed Pennsylvania swim fans what he could do in a pool during his years at Upper St. Clair. Now he will get a chance to showcase his talent for the world. The Indiana University standout finished second in the 200-meter breaststroke Wednesday night at the U.S. Olympic Trials...
3-star Florida DB Antonio Branch Jr. commits to Penn State’s 2025 class
Safeties coach Anthony Poindexter and cornerbacks coach Terry Smith are putting in work for Penn State on the recruiting trail. Antonio Branch Jr., a three-star safety from Miami, committed to Penn State on Wednesday. He became the first safety in Penn State’s 2025 class and the third defensive back to...
Pirates farm report for June 19, 2024: Sammy Siani, Joe Perez guide Indianapolis to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 31-38) blanked Iowa (Cubs), 2-0. 3B/1B Malcolm Nunez (.247) knocked in a run on a groundout and later scored on a wild pitch. SS Liover Peguero (.276) was 2 for 4 with a double and run scored. 1B Seth Beer (.667) was 2 for 3 with a walk....
Don’t break my card! Billy Ray Cyrus accuses Firerose of $96K in credit card fraud amid splitVideo
Billy Ray Cyrus wants to cut ties with Firerose in more ways than one. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer has requested a temporary restraining order against his Australian bride, alleging that she racked up more than $96,000 worth of purchases on his personal and business credit cards. He filed his...
Summer reading program continues at Hampton Library
Hampton Community Library’s summer reading program is in progress and ends Aug. 10. Register for in-person programs at the library and start reading to earn raffle tickets for prizes. Please note there are no children’s programs Fourth of July week. Events and programs at the library include: • Saturday story...
Health system wants ex-Penn State football doctor’s $5M verdict overturned
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and a physician are asking for the court to modify or vacate the jury’s decision that granted a former Penn State football team doctor a $5.25 million verdict. In a 44-page motion filed in Dauphin County Court, the hospital and Dr. Kevin Black...
Westmoreland Museum of American Art exhibition tells American stories from the Great Depression to World War II
Opening this Thursday, “The Great Search: Art in a Time of Change, 1928-1945” is a new exhibition at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art that tells diverse stories from a difficult time in American history. Jeremiah William McCarthy, the museum’s chief curator, discussed the inspiration for the collection of works....
Private rape kits at center of dueling lawsuits in Pennsylvania
A Pittsburgh company and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office filed dueling lawsuits this week over the marketing and sale of an at-home rape kit for survivors of sexual assault. Leda Health Corp., based in Lawrenceville, and its co-founder and CEO Madison Campbell, filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday alleging...
WDVE Comedy Fest looks to bring laughs to Pittsburgh
This week, Pittsburgh classic rock station WDVE will be bringing its Comedy Fest back for another year with three comedy shows to keep the laughs going. At 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bottlerocket Social Hall, comedy fans can check out the “WDVE Loaded Showcase,” hosted by Bill Crawford, a comedian and...
Bethel Park School District budget calls for tax increase
Bethel Park School Board is scheduled to vote June 25 on a final general fund operating budget that calls for a 1.5222-mill real estate tax increase. The $110.4 million spending plan includes a recent adjustment to add $2 million award to the district for the purchase of 10 electric buses...
East Deer commissioners oppose idea for bike lanes along busy Freeport Road
East Deer commissioners put the brakes on a plan to install bike lanes along Freeport Road as part of the township’s leg of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Chairman Tony Taliani said he opposes the idea because of the effect on already-tight parking on the west side of the road....
Westmoreland happenings: Mine disaster program, blessing of animals service, more
Church news • First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 501 Fayette St., Rostraver, will have a Blessing of the Animals service at 10 a.m. June 22 at the church. Donations will be accepted for Mon Valley Paws. Details: 724-929-7616. Fundraiser • West Newton Public Library, 124 N. Water St., is...
Philips Respironics moves could net more workers in Westmoreland County
Dutch health technology giant Philips Respironics’ planned phase-out of manufacturing operations in Westmoreland County may result in 300 job cuts at its Murrysville and Upper Burrell locations. The news was disappointing to local officials, but they are confident local economies can rebound. The company will be missed, Upper Burrell Supervisor...
Keisha Che’re Jimmerson: Book banning an affront to freedom
As a first-generation college graduate, an educator, a devoted mother and a woman of color, I am a voice representing multiple facets of identity and experience. In acknowledging the diverse tapestry of our lives, it’s essential to recognize the interconnectedness that binds us as a collective — the human race....
Letter to the editor: Good reporting on local church issues
Kudos to the Trib. The articles about Immaculate Conception Church, although sad, were very informative (“Greensburg Diocese asks county detectives to probe failure of worker background checks,” May 28, TribLive; “Some parishioners unhappy about Norwin pastor’s ouster; failed employee background procedure probed,” May 29, TribLive). Writer Jeff Himler was very...
Letter to the editor: Trump is taking away women’s freedoms
My father was a refugee of the Vietnam War. In the ’70s, he fled to America — to Philadelphia — chasing freedom. Around the time he moved, Roe v. Wade was decided, a case exemplifying our nation’s commitment to freedom. In this case, a woman’s freedom to determine what is...
Central Catholic teacher electrocuted while cycling in North Park
A longtime Central Catholic High School teacher was identified as the bicyclist killed Tuesday after coming into contact with downed live power lines on a North Park trail. Robert “Bob” Anderson, 63, of Mars taught physical education and health classes at the private Catholic high school for nearly 20 years,...
Editorial: Juneteenth is about more than the end of slavery
Juneteenth is no more a holiday just for Black people than the Fourth of July is a holiday just for white people. It recognizes and celebrates a profound milestone in American history — the declaration of freedom for an entire race of American people who had been held in bondage...
The Stroller, June 19, 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. Volunteers, household donations welcome for Hospitality Homes The Hospitality Homes division...
Letter to the editor: Biden is a failure
President Biden’s administration and its media minions are in full desperation mode as they watch poll after poll show Americans are fed up with the failures and lies the Democrats have been feeding us for 3½ years now. Democrats are finding that all their efforts to blame big business or...
Pirates farm report for June 18, 2024: Shalin Polanco’s walk-off grand slam lifts Bradenton to victoryVideo
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 30-38) defeated Iowa (Cubs), 4-2. RF Matt Gorski (.259) hit a solo homer. SS/2B Alika Williams (.273) was 3 for 5 with an RBI. 2B/SS Liover Peguero (.272) was 4 for 4. LF Matt Fraizer (.256) was 3 for 4 with two doubles and two runs scored. 3B...
The String Revolution’s Janet Robin talks about the band’s journey ahead of their show in Pittsburgh
Experimental all-guitar trio The String Revolution is coming to Pittsburgh Winery this Thursday, and although founding member of the band Janet Robin has had a long journey to get where she is, her past does have some local connections: “My dad was born in Pittsburgh.” The California native has been...
15-year-old arrested in Harrison shooting
Allegheny County Police charged a 15-year-old boy as an adult in connection with a shooting Monday in the Sheldon Park housing complex in Harrison. Albert Pittman of Harrison’s Natrona Heights section is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, tampering with physical evidence, firearms not to be carried without a license...
How do you beat the heat? Ice cream, splashing and a trip to the library
Kasey Waugaman of Greensburg knows what can happen when a sustained heat wave hits the region. Waugaman was working with an NBC television crew at the 1994 U.S. Open in Oakmont when similarly high temperatures caused spectators and staff to succumb to the heat. “Luckily we were able to get...
