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Religion Digest, April 1, 2023
Holy Week and Easter Services Brackenridge • A community Good Friday service, “The Seven Last Words of the Cross,” will be from noon to 3 p.m. April 7 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave., Brackenridge. Each word will be presented by a different local minister and accompanied by...
The Stroller, April 1, 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. Comedy night to benefit American Cancer Society A night of comedy...
Letter to the editor: Job success for workers with disabilities
A decades-old injustice impacting Pennsylvanians with disabilities ends today as Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities: Workers with Job Success takes effect. Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities is a state health insurance program for individuals working with disabilities or chronic health problems. MAWD provides comprehensive health insurance coverage at...
Pirates farm report for March 31, 2023: Endy Rodriguez homers in Indy’s season-opening loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-1) gave up four runs in the ninth and lost its season opener to Omaha (Royals), 8-6. C Endy Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in his first at-bat of the season. DH Mark Mathias went 3 for 4 with a double. 2B Nick Gonzales went 2 for 5...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 31, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Friday’s results Class 2A Section 2 Seton LaSalle at New Brighton, ppd. Nonsection Allderdice at Gateway, ppd. Apollo-Ridge at West Shamokin, ppd. Belle Vernon at Connellsville, ppd. Carrick at Clairton, ppd. Fort Cherry at Northgate, ppd. Knoch at Shady Side Academy, ppd. Monessen at Southmoreland, ppd....
Gary Franks: Biden’s use of Vice President Kamala Harris
The good news for President Joe Biden is that his approval rating, as reported by a recent AP-NORC poll, stands at 38%. This is his second worst rating in his presidency, slightly better than his 36% in July 2022. Yes, that is his “good” news. It should be worse. Vice...
Campaign finance, lobbying reform still receiving little attention in Pa. legislature
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — As lawmakers gathered in Harrisburg this week for another round of budget hearings, both legislative chambers got the chance to...
Philip J. Lazarus: ‘Closure’ after a school shooting is a myth
Whenever a school shooting takes place, such as the one that claimed the lives of three adults and three children at a Christian school in Nashville March 27, school officials often arrange for grief counseling services to be made available for whoever needs them. But what exactly do those services...
Republicans show widespread support for Trump amid indictment
In the hours since the news broke that former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York state grand jury, top Republicans lawmakers took to social media quickly showing their support for the former president. Trump was indicted Thursday on charges involving payments made during his 2016 presidential...
Sheldon H. Jacobson: Why has this year’s men’s basketball tournament been so mad?
The Final Four is set, with San Diego State (No. 5 seed out of the Mountain West), Florida Atlantic (No. 9 seed out of Conference USA), Connecticut (No. 4 seed out of the Big East) and Miami (No. 5 seed out of the Atlantic Coast Conference) ready to battle for...
Luke Combs, Graham Nash, Natalie Merchant among top concerts to see around Pittsburgh in April
The first stadium show of the year arrives earlier than usual when Luke Combs and friends play Acrisure Stadium on April 29. Here’s a look at the most notable shows coming to the area in April: April’s top shows April 17: Skinny Puppy, Lead Into Gold at Roxian Theatre Skinny...
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit slashing 85% of its workforce
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is letting go of almost its entire work force with the satellite launch company finding it difficult to secure funding three months after a failed mission. The company, headquartered in Long Beach, California, will cut 675 jobs, about 85% of its workforce, according to a Friday...
Letter to the editor: How about grocery and gas benefit managers, too?
Regarding the op-ed “Pharmacy benefit managers help keep drug costs down” (March 20, TribLIVE): If pharmacy benefit managers do keep the price of prescription drugs down, it would be good to understand examples of several specific actions that allow them to do that. Then we could add a layer of...
Sewickley StoryWalk returns with 5 locations
The Spring Sewickley StoryWalk returns to area parks this April. Bring the family to visit the five Sewickley StoryWalk locations this season. Experience self-guided walking tours that pair books with nature by placing storybooks along a walking path for all to enjoy. The upcoming Sewickley StoryWalk session features picture book...
Sewickley area churches, places of worship hold Holy Week events, Shabbat and more
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on May 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Brooks Elementary School, 1720 Hassam Road, Coraopolis. All are welcome. The tournament is for ages 8–11, 12–14, 15–17, and 18 and up....
Letter to the editor: Jeannette seniors deserve better
After reading the article “Federal grant to pay for security upgrades in Westmoreland public housing” (March 24, TribLIVE), I wanted to give my perspective as a city council member. Yes, Jeannette is the only municipality that rejected payment for extra police patrols. These patrols would be overtime for our officers...
Laurels & lances: Service and sentencing
Laurel: To honoring the past. Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the last American troops leaving Vietnam. In Pittsburgh, that date was remembered with a Vietnam Veterans Day service at the memorial on the North Shore. It was a reminder of not just a date in the past but of...
The Stroller, March 31, 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. Free prom gowns available April 1 at Arnold church Real Life...
Letter to the editor: Sheriffs, not DAs, chief law enforcement officers
Sheriffs are the chief law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania counties, not the district attorneys. We are constantly told (particularly by attorneys and judges) that the district attorney is the “chief law enforcement officer” in the county. But this statement is simply not true. The DA is the chief prosecutor in...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 30, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Thursday’s results Nonsection Avella 14, Northgate 2 Belle Vernon 10, California 0 Blackhawk 11, Union 3 Burgettstown 9, Freedom 6 Burrell 7, Highlands 2 Canon-McMillan 9, Upper St. Clair 2 Connellsville 9, Yough 1 East Allegheny 12, Jeannette 7 Ellwood City 12, New Brighton 2 Greensburg...
High school roundup for March 30, 2023: North Allegheny slams Norwin
JD Costanzo and David Posey homered to power North Allegheny to a 10-3 victory over Norwin in nonsection baseball Thursday. Spencer Barnett had three hits, including two doubles, and plated a pair of runs for the Tigers (1-0). Keegan Carr smacked a home run for Norwin (0-4). Avella 14, Northgate...
Poff Elementary students, parents hit the red carpet in Hampton
The Parent Teacher Organization at Hampton’s Poff Elementary School hosted its annual All-School Dance on March 16. Guests lined up for the red-carpet themed event featuring DJ Rocking Steve, portraits by Carolyn Doyle Photography and much more. “This event is near and dear to our hearts, as it allows all...
Garfield man caught with equipment to make guns fully automatic, FBI says
The FBI arrested a Garfield man on Wednesday, alleging he possessed equipment to convert at least 10 handguns into fully automatic weapons. In addition, a criminal complaint filed against Jared James Williams, who turns 34 on Friday, said he possessed fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, with plans to sell the drugs....
Traffic restrictions to start April 10 for work on River Road in Harrison
Traffic restrictions are scheduled to start April 10 on River Road in Harrison, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Thursday. Periodic single-lane closures are scheduled to start at 6 a.m. April 10 and are expected to end in May. Restrictions will occur between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m....
Penn State OL Juice Scruggs taking off as a ‘riser’ in the 2023 NFL draft class
Juice Scruggs made a prediction after pro day. Penn State’s stalwart offensive lineman said he will be selected in the second or third round of next month’s NFL Draft. That’s not where the draft community has him pegged. Scruggs said he’s seen mostly fifth- or sixth-round projections, which tracks. ESPN’s...
