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Letter to the editor: Here’s why Trump can’t be president
A lot of people are asking why Donald Trump can be removed from a ballot under the 14th Amendment (the Insurrection Clause) if he has not yet been found guilty of engaging in an insurrection against the United States. That is not what the 14th Amendment states. To quote: “No...
Legalizing marijuana could generate $255M in revenue for Pa., Gov. Shapiro says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is hoping to capitalize on what he predicts would generate more than a quarter-billion dollars in revenue if the state legalizes adult-use marijuana. During his budget address Tuesday, he pointed to neighboring states Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland that have legalized recreational use...
Divine Mercy Academy celebrates Catholic Schools Week
“Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community” was the theme for National Catholic Schools Week this year. Divine Mercy Academy, a Catholic school serving pre-K through eighth grade on Azalea Drive in Monroeville, marked the week with many events for students and their families, parishioners and the community. The week...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 7, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Wednesday’s results Nonsection Albert Gallatin 76, Ligonier Valley 61 Aquinas Academy 68, Redeemer Lutheran 35 Bentworth 73, Mapletown 57 Bishop Canevin 87, Serra Catholic 78 Carrick 64, Hopewell 62 Environmental Charter 45, Propel Montour 42 Erie McDowell 59, Pine-Richland 51 South Side 68, Nazareth Prep 64...
High school roundup for Feb. 7, 2024: Kaitlyn Nease breaks Burgettstown scoring record
Kaitlyn Nease set a school single-game scoring record with 45 points to lead Burgettstown to a 71-26 victory over Sto-Rox in Section 2-2A girls basketball Wednesday night. Nease broke the mark of 42 set by Jamie O’Donnell in 1988. Carlee Pennington added 10 for the Blue Devils (11-9, 7-1). Arianna...
Mom sues Pittsburgh Public Schools, Starbucks over daughter’s alleged rape during school hours
The mother of a Pittsburgh teen who claims her daughter was raped during the school day by three fellow Allderdice High School students at a nearby Starbucks has filed a lawsuit over the incident. The lawsuit, which includes claims for negligence, was filed Tuesday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court....
Pine-Richland places in Healthy High School Challenge
Pine-Richland High School placed 13th out of 184 schools nationwide in the Sodexo Healthy High School Challenge, earning $1,000 for the high school student government. Schools earned points for every meal combo and healthy a la carte items purchased. Based in Gaithersburg, Md., Sodexo provides catering, facilities management and employee...
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ coming to Disney+ in March
LOS ANGELES — The blockbuster “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert movie will join the Disney+ streaming service March 15. Walt Disney Co. announced Wednesday that it secured streaming rights to last year’s smash hit film in a deal that demonstrated, once again, the enormous appeal — and economic prowess...
WPIAL, City League Class of 2024 college football commitments
A look at where Western Pennsylvania senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels during the early-signing period in December and Wednesday: Division I FBS Name, high school, position, college Tyree Alualu, North Allegheny, LB, Temple Demetrius Ballard, Valley, DE, Buffalo* James Cardinali, Pine-Richland, OL,...
Westmoreland happenings: Turkey dinner, Senior Citizen news, bingos, more
Church News • Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1120 Harvey Ave., Greensburg, will have worship services Wednesdays from Feb. 14 (Ash Wednesday) through March 20 at the church. Fellowship will begin at 6 p.m. and the service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday services are 9:30 a.m. Details: 724-837-3540 or wpcgreensburg.org. •...
Trib Lunch Box: New social media app?, Jail lawsuit, U-haul trial begins
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. • Police work interest declines in the region “Our biggest issue is finding people who want to police anymore,” said Penn Township police Chief John Otto. • Another social media app? Bluesky offers users a place to...
Coca-Cola releases 1st new permanent flavor in years, aimed at younger audience
A new flavor of Coke is on its way to store shelves soon. The Coca-Cola Company has announced that a new permanent flavor of soda, Coca-Cola Spiced, is being added to the lineup. The new Coca-Cola Spiced will offer “a unique alchemy of our iconic cola, raspberry and spiced flavors,”...
Cynthia Shapira: Transforming Pa. higher education
To say that higher education is in a state of flux would be an understatement. Around the world, colleges and universities are racing to adapt to the changing needs and demands of students, and to do so in ways that provide relevant and affordable education. At a time when more...
Prince musical ‘Purple Rain’ to premiere in Minneapolis before moving to Broadway
MINNEAPOLIS — The musical adaptation of Prince’s “Purple Rain” will have its first public performance in Minneapolis, Prince’s hometown, in spring 2025 before the show transfers to Broadway. The producers behind the live theater version of Prince’s iconic 1984 film announced Tuesday that the show will bow at the State...
Letter to the editor: Moderates and libertarians
Regarding Dave Anderson’s op-ed “Time to drop the term ‘moderates’ ” (Feb. 2, TribLive): Libertarians are extremists? Possibly from Anderson’s point of view, but most libertarians would say they just want to be left alone as long as they aren’t bothering anybody else. Sound familiar? I suspect underneath most “moderates”...
Pa. woman says voices told her to kill 5-year-old son, police say
A Cambria County woman is in prison after police say she killed her 5-year-old son. Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees ruled that the death of Samson Bowser was a homicide and caused by asphyxia due to “compression of the chest and obstruction of the airway,” WJAC reported. Police and EMS...
Letter to the editor: Thoughts on abortion
I think abortion should be between the mother and her doctor. My husband says the father should be involved, as well. I think abortion clinics should be banned. We don’t need them anymore now that we have Obamacare. I think the majority of Americans would agree that abortion for convenience...
Florida sheriff: ‘1,000-pound’ military bomb found at construction site
Construction workers found an inert, “1,000-pound” military bomb near Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. The bomb was reported shortly before 3 p.m. by construction workers at the northeast corner of the airport near Helicopter Drive, where Wilton Simpson Technical College is...
Letter to the editor: Insiders’ opinions of Trump are telling
The following are opinions about ex-President Donald Trump by those who worked with him in Washington. “He puts himself before country. His actions are all about him and not about the country.” — Mark Esper, secretary of defense “The depths of his dishonesty is just astounding to me … ....
Letter to the editor: Students should have a voice
The Hempfield school board doesn’t believe high school seniors are old enough to accept responsibilities like curiosity, empathy, service, integrity and courage, and have allowed Moms for Freedom, a fascist group who just last month were outed for hiring a known sex offender and convicted pedophile, Dr. Phillip Fisher, to...
Editorial: Shapiro wants to build on ‘what we did last year together.’ Really?
Ah, time has come once again for that wonderful rite of February when a state icon pops up for a moment in the sun. No, not Groundhog Day. That was last week. Tuesday was the governor’s budget address. Much like the festivities at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, the annual event...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s policies failing Americans
In his election campaign, Joe Biden promised to work to bring Americans together and to improve their lives. His policies since then have done exactly the opposite. His promise to stop fossil-fuel production caused higher world oil prices (restricting supply of anything always results in higher prices for that commodity),...
The Stroller, Feb. 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. Grants available to Westmoreland County performing arts groups The Westmoreland County...
Letter to the editor: Coverage needed on legislators’ failure to act for abuse victims
Contributions to the Tribune-Review from Spotlight PA are one reason I am glad to pay for my Trib subscription. Even when their investigative reporting does not draw a line to what’s happening in my home county, I appreciate the Spolight team’s mission of “hold(ing) power to account” anywhere in Pennsylvania....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 6, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic 57, Butler 48 New Castle 65, Pine-Richland 62 North Allegheny 73, Seneca Valley 52 Section 2 Baldwin 63, Hempfield 50 Upper St. Clair 67, Canon-McMillan 44 Mt. Lebanon 57, Norwin 22 Class 5A Section 1 Thomas Jefferson 60,...
