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Penn State QB Beau Pribula confident after spring camp, believes new offense is ‘right up my alley’
New offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki was hired to maximize the talent Penn State has at its disposal. The creative play-caller has to get the best out of five-star quarterback Drew Allar. He has to put running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton in the best positions to succeed. And he...
Joanne Kilgour and Alison L. Steele: This Earth Day, let’s work together to build a better future for Pa.
Each year, Earth Day marks a chance to imagine a better, brighter world. Picture a Pennsylvania with bountiful clean water, skies unclouded by pollution, a strong, diverse economy and an equal opportunity for all to be healthy and thrive. Today, that vision is closer than ever to reality. Billions of...
Beau Breslin: Brown v. Board of Education at 70
American history is replete with paradigm- shifting, landscape- altering, game-changing moments. Brown v. Board of Education is one of them. Little of what we knew or understood before May 17, 1954 — 70 years ago next month — resembles what came after. Good thing. Dismantling America’s system of educational apartheid was long...
Wild turkey season opens early for young hunters
Spring wild turkey season in Pennsylvania starts Saturday with an opportunity for young hunters in advance of the regular season opener on May 4. Junior hunters and mentored ones 16 and younger can hit the woods Saturday from 30 minutes before sunrise until noon, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission....
Letter to the editor: Putin, Trump and Reschenthaler
Vladimir Putin and Russia think they’re omnipotent. They want to start another empire. They teach their people that they won World War II by themselves, erasing the many contributions from Western allies. Russia has to be defeated. Ukraine is in the fight of its life. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler is a...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of April 22, 2024
Nominees sought for Rosedale Beach Club’s DeLuca award The Rosedale Beach Club Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its second annual Tony DeLuca Award, which grants a family membership to a person who dedicates their time to serving the community without seeking recognition. Nominees should possess the qualities DeLuca...
TikTok star, ‘Club Rat’ creator dies at age 29
TikTok star Eva Evans, who created and starred in the Amazon Prime series “Club Rat” and was known for her videos about life in New York City, has died. She was 29. Evans’ sister Lila announced the news on Sunday in an Instagram post. “Yesterday my family received news that...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of April 22, 2024
Club hosts Master Gardener Greybrooke Garden Club holds regular meetings the second Wednesday of the month at Parkwood United Presbyterian, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Hampton. Guests always are welcome. On May 8, the club welcomes Claudia Bernardo, a Penn State Master Gardener who received her landscape and garden design certification...
In brief: Road closure, Sewickley Men’s Club and more in Quaker Valley
Road closure Broad Street from Beaver to Thorn streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 for the Sewickley Civic Garden Council’s May Mart. More details will be released closer to the event. Cleanup planned Sewickley Earth Day cleanup is set for 9 a.m. to noon...
In brief: Pine-Richland area events, week of April 22, 2024
Passion game at Pine-Richland The Pittsburgh Passion will open its 2024 season on May 4 at Pine-Richland Stadium. Formed in 2002, the Passion is part of the Women’s Football Alliance, which includes 56 teams in three divisions throughout the United States. The Passion is one of 14 teams in the...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of April 22, 2024 and beyond
Historical Society presentations set The Bridgeville Area Historical Society has scheduled presentations through June. On April 30, Gary Euler will present “The Life and Times of Roberto Clemente.” On May 28, Layla Asbury, a 16-year-old sophomore at Chartiers Valley High School, will lead a presentation on the relationships of presidents...
In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of April 22, 2024
Farmers’ market opens May 7 The Bethel Park Farmers’ Market opens for the season on May 7. The market is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 25 in the parking lot in South Park along Corrigan Drive. Enjoy musical guests, special educational speakers, story time with friends...
In brief: Bingo benefit, comprehensive plan update and more in the South Hills
Bingo benefit West Jefferson Hills School District Foundation for Education will hold a bingo event on May 4. There will be 15 games of bingo and other games of chance and activities at the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish — St. Elizabeth Gym (1 Grove Place; off Route 51)....
In brief: Ross, West View area happenings, week of April 22, 2024
Register for fishing tourney Registration for the 2024 Ross Township Fishing Tournament begins at 6 p.m. April 26. The event, sponsored by the township police and parks and recreation departments, is scheduled for July 13 and 14 at Evergreen Community Park, 3430 Evergreen Road. Thanks to police, there is no...
Letter to the editor: World would be safer without Biden in charge
When Robert Hur, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to serve as the special counsel, released his long-awaited report into President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents, a number of things were extremely enlightening and frightening. The report said, “Our investigation uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully...
Editorial: Voting is your duty and your obligation
Every year, twice a year, we do our best to push you to the polls. It’s your duty, we tell you. That is true. It’s your responsibility, we stress. Also true. It is your privilege, we encourage. Just being accurate. But, this year, we are adding one more item to...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of April 22, 2024
Free camp aims to boost mental health of middle school students Camp Lucy, a groundbreaking mental health conference tailored for middle school students, is coming to Camp Guyasuta in May. The free event, hosted by Listen, Lucy, is led by mental health advocate and Pittsburgh native Jordan Corcoran. It aims...
Letter to the editor: ‘Uncommitted’ sends message to Democratic Party
On April 17, Pittsburghers showed up to President Biden’s visit to let him know Pittsburgh stands with Palestine, and, on April 23, we’ll be sending a message to Biden at the polls: no votes for genocide. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been martyred and more than 1.7 million people have been...
The Stroller, April 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. Earth Day cleanup scheduled April 28 Volunteers are needed for an...
Letter to the editor: We need fighters for the middle class
A TV newscaster’s frequent line is, “Watch what they do, not what they say.” Let’s look at what they do. One hundred percent of House Republicans voted against the Inflation Reduction Act. This act reduced the deficit, decreases energy costs and carbon emissions, reduces drug costs and ensured mega corporations...
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 22
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 22....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 22
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 22....
High school sports schedules for April 22, 2024
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Allderdice at Butler, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Canon-McMillan, 4 p.m. Central Catholic at Norwin, 4 p.m. Hempfield at Mt. Lebanon, 4 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional at Armstrong, 3:45 p.m....
Pirates farm report for April 21, 2024: Yasmani Grandall homers as Indians blank St. Paul
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 11-10) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 5-0. The Indians finished with a 5-1 record during the homestand. LHP Eric Lauer (2-0, 2.37) tossed five no-hit innings with eight strikeouts. RHP Ben Heller, RHP Connor Sadzeck, RHP Kyle Nicolas and RHP Brent Honeywell Jr. combined to allow one hit...
As Columbia protests continue, university rabbi warns Jewish students to stay home
As pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University continue their protest against the war in Gaza, the school’s Orthodox Jewish rabbi sent a message to hundreds of Jewish students urging them to stay home to ensure their own safety. “The events of the last few days, especially last night, have made it...
