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They Might Be Giants brought out deep cuts, fan favorites in 3rd sold-out night in Pittsburgh
They Might Be Giants have always been undefinable. The duo of Johns (John Flansburgh and John Linnell) released their first record in 1986 and have made 22 more studio albums since. They are prolific, certainly. Their lyrics are often absurd and funny, and their voices aren’t conventional, but they have...
Letter to the editor: Killer nurse tragedy could have been avoided
After pleading guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and 19 counts of attempted murder, Harrison nurse Heather Pressdee, who admitted to administering insulin to nursing home patients who did not require it, was justifiably sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison (“ ‘She is evil personified’: Victims’...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of May 12, 2024
Aleppo Yolien Peeters sold property at 207 Trailside Drive to Thomas Shawn and Stephanie Harkins for $305,000. Bell Acres Estate of Timothy McCutcheon sold property at 706 Ambridge Ave. to Reginaldo Morales Hernandez for $55,000. Edgeworth Estate of Gloria Kelley sold property at 111 Pine Road to Marlene DeAngelo for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of May 12, 2024
Aspinwall Meraki Resident II LLC sold property at 803-805 Center Ave. to 272 State St. LLC for $1,200,000. Blawnox L&C Housing LLC sold property at 431 Freeport Road to Charlie Ward for $197,500. Fox Chapel Paul Marquart sold property at Unknown Address to Carl and Mary Elizabeth Sirio for $27,016....
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 12, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Dennis Syska sold property at 301 Greenfield Ave. to Aviedaleen Rozina Carden Miller and Maleena Matilda Escalera for $164,000. Churchill Jessica Buitrago sold property at 3310 Longbow Drive to Daniel Mankin and Kyrnan Matthias for $352,500. Mary Ann McClain sold property at 3318 Scathelocke Drive to Finnbarr...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of May 12, 2024
Bellevue Erik McKibben sold property at 69 N Harrison Ave. to Caitlyn Doyle for $330,000. David Reed sold property at 21-23 S Euclid Ave. to Nicole Marie Vanwagenen for $225,154. Stephanie Haynes sold property at 278 Summit Ave. to National Residential Nominee Services In for $306,000. National Residential Nominee Services...
Letter to the editor: Marc Fogel a victim of politics
The editorial “Difference between Brittney Griner and Marc Fogel? One came home” (May 4, TribLive) sent a powerful message regarding Fogel’s struggles in Russian custody. He lives in pain from all the surgeries he had, and possibly medical marijuana was the only option to relieve some of his pain. When...
Editorial: Jacob Jaillet’s story reveals the overlooked consequences of gun violence
When it comes to tragic outcomes, death can often be seen as the most terrible end. It is important to remember that sometimes that might not be true. Jacob Jaillet was not murdered by a bullet on July 27, 2021. It severed the 21-year-old’s spinal cord and left him imprisoned...
The Stroller, May 12, 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. Drive-through food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills Allegheny Valley Association...
Westmoreland happenings: Computer class, salad smorgasbord, musical, more
Church News • Living Word Congregational Church, 2003 Ridge Road, Penn Township, will have a Second Mile prayer and communion service at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday at the church. Class • YWCA Westmoreland will offer a class, “Canva for Beginners,” from 2 to 4 p.m. June 3 at the...
Letter to the editor: Lawmakers should work on fixing Social Security
Congressional lawmakers, wake up and do something about the Social Security system. People are tired of politicians repeating that the system will run out of money and not be able to pay recipients their full payments. They claim Social Security may cut payments in the future because of funding issues....
Riverhounds rally for draw in Tulsa
After three halves of offensive futility against FC Tulsa in the span of four days, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds finally broke out Saturday night. It was enough to earn them a draw. Danny Griffin and Kazaiah Sterling scored second-half goals to propel the Riverhounds to a 2-2 draw in Tulsa. When...
Yough grad serves on USS Gerald R. Ford
A Yough High School graduate is part of a U.S. Navy crew that recently completed an eight-month deployment on a new aircraft carrier, according to the military. Commander Doug Ivanac, a Herminie native, serves on USS Gerald R. Ford, which is based in Norfolk, Va. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier...
Open mic nights feature local talent in Jeannette
Performers looking to share their artistic craft are getting a chance through new monthly open mic nights in Jeannette. Practice Makes Perfect is working with You Are Here gallery and Jeannette Recreation Board to organize and host the events at the amphitheater on Clay Avenue. The open mic nights will...
Farm report for May 11, 2024: Canaan Smith-Njigba homers in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 17-18) was tripped up by Louisville (Reds), 6-5. DH Canaan Smith-Njigba (.270) went 2 for 3 with his first homer, three runs scored and two walks. 2B Liover Peguero (.297) went 2 for 5 with a double and a run scored. C Henry Davis (.188) went 1 for...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 11,2024
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals May 20 schedule Mt. Lebanon (16-4) vs. Butler (6-12), TBA; Hempfield (14-6) vs. Seneca Valley (10-8-1), TBA; Pine-Richland (16-4) vs. Central Catholic (10-10), TBA; North Allegheny (14-5) vs. Norwin (11-9), TBA Class 5A First round Wednesday’s schedule West Allegheny (15-3) bye; Shaler...
Parmy Olson: If AI wrecks democracy, we may never know
This year promises to be a whopper for elective government, with billions of people — or more than 40% of the world’s population — able to vote in an election. But nearly five months into 2024, some government officials are quietly wondering why the looming risk of AI hasn’t, apparently,...
Claudine Sipili: The rising tide — bear witness to families swept into homelessness
Newly released federal data reveals an intensifying homelessness crisis impacting families across America. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report found a staggering 15.5% increase in the number of families with children experiencing homelessness compared with 2022, reversing the downward trend in family homelessness that...
Meredith Elizalde: Legislators must save our children from gun violence
The Democratic Party has traditionally been supportive of gun safety legislation. Therefore, it should be a safe assumption when you cast a vote for a state representative on the Democratic ticket, that you are also casting a vote for gun safety. However, Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, consistently defies this, as...
Letter to the editor: School funding and more taxes
I applaud the well thought out, viable suggestion in the letter “An equitable school funding alternative to property tax” (May 3, TribLive). However, it would just mean an additional tax. The politicos wouldn’t dream of giving tax money back! They will just spend the money on something else or line...
Sounding off: Policing Hempfield, Bob Casey, protesters on readers’ minds
Time for Hempfield to get its own police force I’m curious about Hempfield Township’s decision to secure a state grant to demolish an unused state penetentary for $3.5 million (“Demolition plans advancing for former state prison,” May 6, TribLive). Wouldn’t that money go a lot further in securing their own...
Bad Religion and Social Distortion, titans of punk, can still rock
Even after more than 40 years, both Bad Religion and Social Distortion can still rock harder than many of the bands they’ve inspired. Touring together for the first time, the punk pioneers put on a show full of face-melting guitar solos, mosh pits and a lot of nostalgia Friday night...
Letter to the editor: Why people don’t like Trump
I believe people don’t like Donald Trump because he lacks certain qualities: He has no class, no charm, no coolness, no credibility, no compassion, no wit, no warmth, no wisdom, no subtlety, no sensitivity, no self-awareness, no humility, no honor and no grace. While Trump may be laughable, I doubt...
Editorial: Some government jobs require more professionalism than popularity
Elections or appointments can fill a job vacancy in one of two ways. It may by popular acclamation — meaning of all the people up for a job, one person emerges as the favorite. Or it may be by default if only one person is in the running. In jobs...
The Stroller, May 11, 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. Poker run to raise money for homeless veterans Ride for Homeless...
