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Letter to the editor: Politicians should study financial literacy, too
I read the article “Show me the money: Teachers, education experts advocate for financial literacy” (May 21, TribLIVE). We should make it mandatory for all politicians to take a financial literacy course and be tested afterward. If you talk to a financial adviser, the first thing he or she will...
News from Sharpsburg, Blawnox and more
Cook-off Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg is sponsoring a one-pot cook-off from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on June 17 at the church, located at 800 Main Street in the borough. Cooks prepare their best one-pot meal for a panel of guest judges and compete for awards, prizes, games and gift...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 9, 2023
High schools Baseball PIAA championships Semifinals Monday’s schedule Class 6A Father Judge (16-1) vs. North Penn (21-5) at Neumann University, 3 p.m.; Cedar Cliff (20-6) vs. Mt. Lebanon (15-10) at Mt. Aloysius, 4:30 p.m. Class 5A Strath Haven (21-4) vs. Greencastle-Antrim (19-5) at Wenger Field, 6:30 p.m.; Monsignor Bonner (12-3)...
Pirates farm report for June 9, 2023: Drew Maggi delivers winning hit for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-32) was dispatched by Omaha (Royals), 6-2. 2B Nick Gonzales (.254) went 2 for 5 with his sixth home run. RF Henry Davis (.267) went 1 for 5. C Endy Rodriguez (.253) went 1 for 4 with a run scored. DH Miguel Andujar (.345) was 1 for 4...
Ex-U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
Boris Johnson quit his seat in the U.K. Parliament, denouncing as a “kangaroo court” the panel of lawmakers investigating his behavior and attacking the policies of the current prime minister, Rishi Sunak. The former premier — who blames Sunak for the role he played in his own downfall last year...
Police seek 2 suspects in Jeannette shooting that left 1 dead, 4 hospitalized
A 25-year-old Jeannette woman planning to find a better life in a rural setting outside of Uniontown was fatally shot Friday night at her friend’s residence in Jeannette and at least four others were wounded, authorities and family said. The victim, Brianna Lartz, was shot shortly before 9:30 p.m. at...
Former Penn State student sentenced to prison for strangling a woman in residence hall
A former Penn State undergraduate who assaulted a fellow student was sentenced Friday to a minimum of five years in state prison on a charge of felony strangulation. Preston J. Brindle, 19, of Chester County also received a consecutive five years for a first degree misdemeanor for unlawful restraint and...
Pa. Turnpike to gradually eliminate paper towels at all 17 of its service plazas
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has a plan to become America’s First Sustainable Superhighway by 2040. “Protecting the environment through sustainability has been a guiding principle,” Mark Compton, CEO of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, said in a news release in April. As part of that plan, the turnpike plans to convert...
Beware of fake rental listing scams, Pa. Attorney General says
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office is warning of a growing number of scams in which fraudsters alter rental property listings to get personal information and money from their victims. In a warning issued this week, PA Attorney General Michelle Henry said that scammers are taking legitimate real estate listings but...
Gary Franks: Kudos to CNN and CBS for some great reporting
Recently, CNN and CBS each earned kudos for digging deeper on an issue. They asked the tough questions that made folks in authority extremely uncomfortable and had equally as challenging follow-up questions. Adroit investigative reporting better serves the public. When the media does its job, it ensures that we have...
DeSantis faces balancing act in backing Trump, experts say
ORLANDO, Fla. — Given the chance to pounce, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is instead backing his rival Donald Trump, accusing the U.S. Department of Justice of partisan bias in charging the former president. For political analysts, DeSantis’ unwillingness to attack Trump over his legal problems showcases the influence Trump retains...
Ken Hersh: We must work to protect democracy
The United States is in the middle of a two-front war. We face dangerous external adversaries at a time when many inside our country doubt the benefits of our own leadership and the integrity of the very institutions that are designed to support our democracy here at home. 9/11 taught...
Alle-Kiski High School Class Reunions
• Ken Hi Class of 1959 will have a reunion from 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 17 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Reservations required by July 25. Details: Keith and Bev at 724-594-0108 or Mic and Patti at 724-335-2914. • Freeport Area High School Class of 1961 will...
Peter Morici: Americans may have to start working younger and retire older. That might be a good thing.
China announced earlier this year that for the first time since the 1960s, deaths outnumbered births and its population slipped in 2022 by 850,000 to 1.41 billion. Covid-19 brought this event forward a few years. More fundamentally, the legacy of China’s now-abandoned one-child policy and the high cost of raising...
Letter to the editor: Verona farmers market open for business
Our Verona farmers market, from 2-7 p.m. every Thursday at 736 E. Railroad Ave., has been around since the early 2000s. It was started by our current mayor, Dave Ricupero, and is currently run by the Verona Chamber of Commerce. This season, we have an abundance of vendors selling everything...
The LIV Golf, PGA Tour merger shows why sports is so good for image washing
Sometimes sports isn’t just about sports. For decades, athletic events have been used to launder the images and reputations in a tactic called “sportswashing.” Whether embraced by a company or a nation with a regressive policies, sportswashing has particular allure, experts say, because it works. That’s what critics say is...
Vacation bible school, contemporary services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 332 Elizabeth St. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit www.antioch fwbaptistsewickley.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat Services....
Letter to the editor: Rain would have helped with smokestack dust
After reading about the discomfort caused by the dust when the Springdale smokestack was imploded (“Amid dusty cleanup, Springdale residents remain unsettled in the wake of smokestack implosions,” June 2, TribLIVE), I have what might be a simplistic solution: wait till it rains. Now, it might take some planning and...
The Stroller, June 9, 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. Summer lunch program offered in Leechburg Leechburg Area School District will...
Laurels & lances: Strange story, bad decision
Laurel: To a strange story. OK, we have to admit right up front that, sometimes, it’s hard to decide exactly whether a story should be a laurel or a lance. Sometimes, it could be both, depending on how you look at it. Sometimes, it could be neither but is just...
Letter to the editor: Look past politicians’ spin
Q: How can you tell when politicians are lying? A: Their lips are moving. Rep. Summer Lee and Sen. John Fetterman’s statements justifying their votes against the debt deal lend credence to this truism. Lee said work requirements for able-bodied food-aid recipients 54 and under with no dependents (up from...
In bold move challenging the United States, Cuba agrees to host a Chinese spy base
In a move underscoring its geopolitical ambitions in the Western Hemisphere, China is going to establish an espionage base in Cuba just 90 miles from Florida, for which the Chinese government will reportedly pay billions of dollars to the cash-strapped Caribbean nation. According to the Wall Street Journal, which first...
In brief: news from McCandless, Franklin Park and more
Yoga in the park is returning to Devlin Pavilion behind McCandless Town Hall in the recreation complex. The classes will run every Saturday from June 17 through September 2 at 9 a.m. The class will be followed by tours of the UPMC Fitness Court. Participants should bring a yoga mat...
Pirates farm report for June 8, 2023: Endy Rodriguez tossed from Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-31) gave up 10 runs in the fifth inning and lost 15-7 to Omaha (Royals). C Endy Rodriguez (.253) went 1 for 3 with a double and two RBIs before being ejected for arguing a call at first base. 1B Miguel Andujar (.347) went 1 for 4 with...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 8, 2023
High schools Baseball PIAA championships Class 6A Quarterfinals Thursday’s results Father Judge 1, Central Bucks West 0 North Penn 4, Liberty 3 Cedar Cliff 2, North Allegheny 1 Mt. Lebanon 5, Spring-Ford 2 Semifinals Monday’s schedule Father Judge (16-1) vs. North Penn (21-5); Cedar Cliff (20-6) vs. Mt. Lebanon (15-10)...
