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In brief: Rotary scholarship, holiday lights and more in Penn Hills
Rotary scholarship The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program announces the availability of scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. In recent years, at least eight scholarships of $5,000 each have been awarded. High school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver counties are eligible to apply. Vocational students, GED students and those...
In brief: Richland History Group presentation, holiday events and more
Richland History Group The Northern Tier Regional Library, in conjunction with the Richland History Group, is holding a free program “The Underground Railroad in Northern Allegheny County,” Dec. 9 at the library on Dickey Road in Richland from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Acting Richland History Group president Paul R. White...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Nov. 27, 2023
Basketball boosters host Wizards The Hampton Boys Basketball Boosters Club will host the Harlem Wizards for a fun-filled fundraising event. The appearance is scheduled for Dec. 4 at Hampton High School. Doors open at 6 p.m., and festivities begin at 7. Formed in 1962, the Wizards have played more than...
In brief: Holiday light contest, other Monroeville happenings, week of Nov. 27, 2023
Register for holiday light contest Judging for Monroeville’s 36th annual holiday light contest will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 11. All Monroeville properties must be registered by Dec. 8 and must have their lights turned on during the time of the judging to participate. Register your own...
In brief: Free toy store, holiday events and more in the Quaker Valley area
Free Toy Store The Christmas Toy Store offered by Walking the Talk is being held at the Sewickley United Methodist church this year, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walking the Talk is a local grassroots organization that strives to put those in need together with the resources capable of...
Letter to the editor: Explaining hatred toward Israel
People wonder why there is so much hatred toward Israel. I have an explanation. I saw an interview on TV several years ago with a Muslim man who had converted to Christianity. His name is Kamal Saleem. He grew up in Lebanon. He belonged to the Muslim Brotherhood and the...
The Stroller, Nov. 27, 2023: 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. Antique train and Christmas tree display planned Saturday The Apollo Area...
Steelers vs. Bengals: What they’re saying in Cincinnati after 16-10 loss
The Burrowless Bengals got a taste of a rejuvenated Kenny Pickett on Sunday as the Steelers racked up the yards and just enough points to beat Cincinnati. With Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow out for the season with a wrist injury, the Steelers came into town and sent the fans down...
Letter to the editor: Dangerous vision for the future
You may not have heard of Project 2025. It is the Heritage Foundation’s vision for our future. Heritage, along with the Federalist Society, are radical-right, ultra-conservative groups that want to restructure our government. If you like how the Federalist Society has groomed lawyers since their college years with gifts and...
In brief: Cinebrunch with ‘Grinch,’ other Plum and Oakmont area happenings, week of Nov. 27, 2023
Cinebrunch features ‘The Grinch’ Plum’s family-friendly Cinebrunch event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9 in the banquet hall at the borough building, 2000 Old Mine Road. Featured is a showing of “The Grinch.” Hot chocolate, coffee and donuts will be provided. Please register at www.plumboro.com/home/news/cinebrunch. PALS...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 27
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 27....
High school sports schedule for Nov. 27, 2023
High schools Football PIAA playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Saturday’s schedule Central Bucks South (13-1) vs. St. Joseph Prep (11-1) at North Penn, 1 p.m.; Harrisburg (12-1) vs. North Allegheny (12-1) at Mansion Park, Altoona, 1 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Friday’s schedule Imhotep Charter (13-0) vs. Strath Haven (13-1) at Coatesville,...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Nov. 16-22, 2023
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,...
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Reviewing Penn State football’s win over Michigan State
DETROIT — Any concerns that Kaytron Allen’s success this season would scare Nick Singleton away from the Penn State backfield and lead him to the transfer portal can now go away. Singleton made it abundantly clear what his plans are for the 2024 season. “I’m committed. I’m committed to the...
Penn State finds success with rotation of wide receivers
Penn State’s passing game took a major step in the right direction against Michigan State. Sophomore quarterback Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns in the Nittany Lions’ 42-0 victory over the Spartans at Ford Field on Friday night. Allar has 23 touchdown passes and has only been...
Letter to the editor: Hallam should clarify what’s in incarcerated welfare fund
This letter is a request to attain clarification from Allegheny County Council member Bethany Hallam regarding the “Incarcerated Individuals Welfare Fund.” What “specifically” is included, item by item, in this Welfare Fund? Nancy Vieira Sterniak McCandless...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Etna Alisa Helgerman sold property at 118 Grant Ave. to Rosemary Fisher and Jason Rozembersky for $191,000. Fox Chapel William Barlett Gabler sold property at 438 Dorseyville Road to Diego Jules Gonzalez and Isobel Handler for $850,000. Harmar Cathy Opsitnick sold property at 211 Herron Ave. to Rachel Bertram for...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Edgeworth George Crawford sold property at 317 Church Ln to Andrew and Alison Fowler for $740,000. Franklin Park Lori Vangenewitt sold property at 2207-2217 Aurora Drive to Aurora Manor Townhomes for $825,000. Ming Te Wang sold property at 2536 Glenwood Drive to Andrew Jheon and Alice Goodwin for $535,000. Ricardo...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Edgewood Mary Przybysz sold property at 1029 Savannah Ave. to Peter and Laurine Weisskopf for $601,000. Forest Hills Richard Kotler sold property at 10 Bevington Road to Anna Marie Lawn for $300,000. Monroeville Bryan Shirtliff sold property at 136 Armour Drive to Terry and Junnie Mendelowski for $425,000. Pamela Ann...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Etna Alisa Helgerman sold property at 118 Grant Ave. to Rosemary Fisher and Jason Rozembersky for $191,000. Franklin Park Lori Vangenewitt sold property at 2207-2217 Aurora Drive to Aurora Manor Townhomes for $825,000. Ming Te Wang sold property at 2536 Glenwood Drive to Andrew Jheon and Alice Goodwin for $535,000....
Letter to the editor: When will U.S. stand up to tyranny?
The military wing of Hamas is a violent terrorist group that massacred innocents in Israel on Oct. 7. The appalling loss of life and capture of hostages is a crime beyond description. The Israel Defense Forces launched a massive military response claiming the right to self-defense. But what part of...
Editorial: Pennsylvania legislators could choose to change pay raises
Once again, Pennsylvania legislators, judges and elected executives, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, will start the new year with a nice increase in salary. The paychecks in question will go up 3.5% in 2024. That’s downright economical when compared with this year’s 7.8% spike or the 5.6% in 2022. After about...
The Stroller, Nov. 26, 2023: 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. Christmas play scheduled at Freeport Theatre Festival Freeport Theatre Festival will...
Letter to the editor: Compromise to protect Pa. residents
On Nov. 2, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and CNX Resources Corp. President and CEO Nick Deiuliis publicly agreed that CNX will improve its environmental monitoring and chemical disclosures. This step forward does not address major problems produced by fracking, including the tremendous amount of radioactive and biochemically toxic waste produced....
Grizzly bear mother, cubs is highlight of Penn Township man’s trek out West
(Editor’s Note: Penn Township resident Robert Szypulski and his son, Scott Szypulski, of Oakland, share their latest trips to the western United States. They are regular visitors to our nation’s national parks.) Autumn is a perfect time to hike or drive through western mountains and national parks. Cooler temps and...
