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Pa. Supreme Court returns Medicaid-funded abortion case to lower court
Abortion rights advocates Monday praised a state Supreme Court opinion that they believe will ultimately uphold a broad constitutional right to abortion in Pennsylvania, even as the justices remanded the narrow merits of the case back to a lower court. The complicated set of five concurring and dissenting opinions spanning...
Letter to the editor: Plastic bag bans only serve to make people feel better
New Jersey’s plastic bag ban was followed by an increased use of plastic. This has happened in California and across the land, including here in Pittsburgh. But data doesn’t matter. “There’s clearly a hiccup on this,” Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Smith told The New York Times. Makes some people...
Editorial: Keep asking questions about school violence
“No child should ever go to school and never come home.” Terra Campbell is absolutely right. She knows that better than anyone. Her son, Marquis, was shot and killed as he sat in a school van outside Oliver Citywide Academy on Jan. 19, 2022. On Thursday, Eugene Watson was sentenced...
Hempfield, North Huntingdon aim to reinforce township identity through branding, signage
Hempfield and North Huntingdon are revamping their signage to bolster each township’s identity. Both are divided by multiple ZIP codes and neighborhoods, and in Hempfield, the township’s officials outlined goals to reinforce municipal identity in their 2023 comprehensive plans. While preparing a comprehensive plan, approved by the supervisors in September,...
In brief: Magisterial court hours change, upcoming meetings and more in Sewickley area
Court hours change Effective Jan. 10, office hours at Magisterial District Court 05-3-02 (Judge Giuseppe GC Rosselli, 190 Ohio River Blvd., Leetsdale) are now 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of the last Monday of each month, when hours are 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. . The new change...
In brief: AARP, Greybrooke Garden Club, other Hampton events, week of Jan. 29, 2024
Violinist performs for AARP AARP 595 meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2942 E. Hardies Road. The next meeting is Feb. 6, with entertainment by violinist Steve Vance. Visitors and new members are welcome. Dues are $10 per year. For more information,...
In brief: Arts and crafts market, other events in North Allegheny area, week of Jan. 29, 2024
I Made It Mine! market The Block Northway is hosting an I Made It Mine! Craft Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 The event will bring more than 100 crafters and artists to the The Block Northway’s South Corridor, 8013 McKnight Road. Shoppers can expect to find...
Letter to the editor: No time to go backward on abortion safety
Karnamaya Mongar was a female immigrant patient who died as a result of the negligence of West Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell. It was a tragic death that could have been prevented. It is in the memory of Karnamaya and all those women who suffered at the hands of Gosnell that...
The Stroller, Jan. 29, 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. HOPE Center accepting donations The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations...
Letter to the editor: Prioritize brain health
As Pennsylvanians keep to their New Year’s resolutions, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter is urging everyone to make brain health a priority in 2024. Currently, two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor for dementia. The need for effective risk reduction strategies to help all communities grows...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Jan. 29, 2024
Blawnox firefighters partner with coffee shop for fundraiser The Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company is partnering with The Black Canary, a coffee and ice cream shop, for its February fundraiser. The Black Canary created a special drink, the Freeport Flyer Mocha, in honor of the fire company’s new rescue vehicle that...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 29
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 29....
PIHL all-star games roundup: 3 games end in tie as area’s top players take the ice
The PIHL held five all-star games Sunday at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center. Here are the highlights: Class 3A Blue 2, Gold 2 — Eli Rankin (Upper St. Clair) and Drew Alexander (Peters Township) scored, and Evan Benscoter (Central Catholic) and Conner Ribstein (Mt. Lebanon) had assists for Blue. Cenzo...
High school sports roundup for Jan. 28, 2024: No. 1 Moon tops Montour at Hall of Fame Classic
Aiden Reesman scored 23 points and Elijah Guillory added 19 as Class 5A top-ranked Moon beat Montour, 71-61, in the PBC Hall of Fame Classic on Sunday at North Allegheny. Charlie Depner added 16 points for Moon, which improved to 14-3 overall. Jake Wolfe had 21 points, and Kaleb Platz...
High school sports scores, schedules for Jan. 28, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results PBC Hall of Fame Classic At North Allegheny Allderdice 56, Mars 45 Chartiers Valley 66, Pine-Richland 59 Moon 71, Montour 61 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 61, Carlynton 25 Shootout at Seton Hill Franklin Regional 44, Obama Academy 35 McKeesport 62, Armstrong 56...
GOP negotiator defends border proposal amid Trump pressureVideo
A key Republican senator defended an emerging border security deal as a step toward potentially halting illegal immigration, defying persistent pressure by former President Donald Trump to abandon the plan. “I’m looking forward to President Trump getting the opportunity to be able to read it, like everybody else is,” Oklahoma...
Nikki Haley commits to staying in 2024 GOP race through Super TuesdayVideo
Nikki Haley vowed to stay in the Republican presidential primary race at least through Super Tuesday while chiding a tabled plan by the Republican National Committee that called for the party to coalesce around Donald Trump. Haley said she expects to perform better in her home state of South Carolina...
Long-sought charter school changes on table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering significant changes to the way charter schools are funded as they undertake a monumental overhaul of public education mandated...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 17-24, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Letter to the editor: Look to character rather than party affiliation when voting
I believe, in light of the American political climate today, party affiliation is less important than a candidate’s character and positive accomplishments. A commitment to truth, a strong moral compass, empathy toward those less fortunate, compassion for those who are sick in mind and body, and a commitment to a...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 28, 2024
Oakmont Richard Clements sold property at 733 Fir Way to Jeana and Jericho Hilling for $99,075. Penn Hills Emily Duda sold property at 238 Hazel Road to SFR Workforce Owner LLC for $135,000. Richard Terrien sold property at 625 Idaho Ave. to Marsha Jean and Michael Francis Santucci for $205,000....
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 28, 2024
Blawnox Estate of George Bubash sold property at 1025 Woodland Road to Jacob Park and Flora Ahn for $202,000. Etna Estate of Leonard Peluso sold property at 59 Grant Ave. to Art Image America LLC for $185,000. Harmar Jacob Mowery sold property at 507 Eleanor St. to Nicholas Guy Cercone...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 28, 2024
Bellevue Joseph Porco sold property at 543 Lincoln Ave. to Pento LLP for $450,000. Etna Estate of Leonard Peluso sold property at 59 Grant Ave. to Art Image America LLC for $185,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1325 Adrian Drive to Kevin Lohar and Anuj Porwal for...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 28, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Edgewood Derek Martin sold property at 212 Elm St. to Jeffery and Alexandra Carr for $299,000. Forest Hills Pocono Properties LLC sold property at 28 Hillcrest Road to Garfield Property LLC for $115,000. Frank Lisenbigler sold property at 138 Rockwood Ave. to Starry Night 88 LLC for $49,000....
Letter to the editor: Patience of Pirates fans is wearing thin
Jan. 12, 2007, may have been the worst day in the life of every baseball fan in Pittsburgh. As they were fathered by a new principal penny-pinching owner who has justifiably earned the nickname “Bottom Line Bob.” As the fans of the once-great ball club long for change, the reigning...
