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Orlando TV news journalist, child killed as ‘multiple people’ shot near earlier homicide scene
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando TV journalist and a child were shot and killed Wednesday evening near a crime scene where a woman was found shot to death earlier in the day, in a brutal spate of violence in Pine Hills that prompted widespread shock and grief. Orange County Sheriff...
Plum’s Cade Schimmer storms to WPIBL boys singles bowling title
Plum sophomore Cade Schimmer barely qualified for the finals of the WPIBL boys singles championships Wednesday at AMF Mt. Lebanon Lanes, but once the single-elimination stepladder finals started, he couldn’t be stopped. Schimmer defeated Butler’s Luke Keane in the finals 195-163 to give Plum back-to-back championships in the event. The...
Eugene DePasquale and Kate Harper: Common-sense energy policy bridges political divide
“The people chose divided government” is a common refrain in Harrisburg and Washington that too often misses the mark. In truth, the people chose their leaders — from both major parties — to govern Pennsylvania and the United States because they believe they can get things done. They weren’t choosing...
Alaska lawmaker sparks outrage after asking about the potential economic benefits of the deaths of abused childrenVideo
JUNEAU, Alaska — Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman sparked outrage online after asking whether there could be economic benefits from the death of abused children. Eastman asked a series of questions Monday during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on adverse childhood experiences — such as physical and sexual abuse on...
Ex-Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal to miss UFC debut with injury
One of the most anticipated debuts in UFC history will have to wait. According to MMAFighting.com, former Penn State three-time NCAA champion wrestler Bo Nickal is no longer set to face Jamie Pickett in his Ulitmate Fighting Championship debut at UFC 282 in December, with Nickal suffering an injury. The...
Convenience of Ashes to Go climbs in popularity
Vehicles were moving through the Ashes to Go line Wednesday at St. Barnabus Episcopal Church in Brackenridge quicker than a Starbucks drive-thru. The program began at noon and within 30 minutes had seen more than 45 people requesting ashes on their forehead, a Christian tradition that marks the start of...
Maggie Rose Macar: Layoff, and off, and off — major tech job cuts and the ‘recession’
There’s no way to say it nicely, so I’ll rip it off like a proverbial Band-Aid — layoffs, especially in the tech sector, are rampant. Hundreds of companies, many of whom originated in Silicon Valley, are cutting jobs at an alarming clip. Strangely, these layoffs happen at a time when...
FTD explained: Experts on brain disorder’s symptoms and treatment
Fans and followers of Hollywood icon Bruce Willis were shocked and saddened by the news of the actor’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare form of dementia. The family shared the diagnosis with fans to help raise awareness of this condition, releasing this statement about Willis’ condition to...
Can college abroad actually save you money?
When Emma Freer was a high school senior in 2011, her impression of American campus culture — sororities, football games, broad course requirements — didn’t appeal. Her parents had saved enough money to cover her in-state tuition, but, she says, “I knew I didn’t want to go to Ohio State.”...
‘Party Down’ review: After a 13-year gap, Adam Scott and his fellow Los Angeles cater-waiters are backVideo
A comedy about the indignities of working as a cater-waiter, “Party Down” is back with a new season just a mere (squints) 13 years since new episodes last aired on Starz. The series ran for only two seasons originally, but it was Adam Scott’s breakout role as a guy who...
Penn State 2023 early look: What to expect from the interior of the Lions’ offensive line
We’ve sorted through most of Penn State’s positions as James Franklin’s program moves closer to the start of spring drills. The Nittany Lions, coming off an 11-2 season, should be in the top-10 conversation in 2023. Penn State won its last five games to close out 2022. The improvement of...
Timothy J. Kunselman: Wanted — serious people for leadership positions
As we contemplate the end of a glorious life on earth for former President Jimmy Carter, whose greatest achievements perhap came after his presidency, a stark contrast is obvious between past leaders of character and present leaders who are characters. It’s painfully obvious who they are, and the danger to...
Westmoreland happenings: Lenten fish fries, spaghetti dinner fundraiser, elder law seminar
Submissions from nonprofit organizations for Briefly Speaking can be emailed to Carol Pinto-Smith at cpinto-smith@triblive.com or mailed to Briefly Speaking, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Include a complete address and daytime phone number. Submissions are due at least two weeks before the event. Each announcement is printed once; there...
Letter to the editor: Biden won’t be intimidated
On Feb. 7, I was fortunate to witness one of the most impressive State of the Union addresses I have ever experienced. If any Republican fascists are reading this, keep in mind that, even though you may be a lot younger than our president, your wild-eyed craziness will never intimidate...
Bruce Springsteen adds 2nd show for Pittsburgh fans
The Boss’s trip back to the ’Burgh just got longer. On Wednesday, LiveNation announced Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have added a second show to their 2023 tour stop in Pittsburgh. They will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 12 and 14. Springsteen last performed here in...
Letter to the editor: What’s the plan for blight in Westmoreland?
Westmoreland County has $10.4 million available to remove blighted homes and businesses (“Addressing blight requires planning and action,” Feb. 7, TribLIVE). I wonder if the county or cities of Greensburg and Jeannette have an overall plan/strategy to replace these buildings and homes with other businesses or housing. It won’t just...
Letter to the editor: Time for a referendum?
The lead article in the Jan. 26, 2023, edition of the Sewickley Herald states the potential 2023 QVSD tax increase will be within the ACT 1 index. This would be a hike of 4.1% or less on your 2023 QV property bill, but they hope to hold the increase to...
Letter to the editor: Condescending attitude toward communities of color
In her letter “We must address our gun violence problem” (Feb. 8, TribLIVE), Edgewood Council member Bhavini Patel stated, “We must recognize the historical disinvestment in communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. We must respond with investments to support after-school programs, job training, educational opportunities, homeownership programs and more.” During...
Upper Burrell floats police merger with neighboring towns
Upper Burrell is looking to consolidate its police department with its neighbors. Township officials are asking Lower Burrell, New Kensington and Allegheny and Washington townships to take a survey gauging the feasibility of forming a regional police force. When Ross Walker, chairman of the Upper Burrell supervisors, was first elected...
Editorial: Why does Pa. Department of Health want to keep marijuana data secret?
Privacy and transparency can be natural enemies. People have an assumption of privacy when it comes to their information — financial, legal, business and especially medical. However, the public has a right to transparency regarding the decisions that are made in their name and the expenses that are charged to...
Men’s volleyball pushing to make sport more accessible, appealing to Black athletesVideo
After the Penn State men’s volleyball team’s season-opening victory over Central State, players from both teams exchanged customary handshakes and high-fives. The Nittany Lions’ Toby Ezeonu, however, hung around the court a little longer to mingle with Central State’s players. To the athletes from the fledgling Division II program, Ezeonu...
Letter to the editor: Ted Kopas deserves vote as next Westmoreland County commissioner
I want to encourage the citizens of Westmoreland County to vote for Ted Kopas to be our next county commissioner. He absolutely will get the vote from my family and myself because he is the most deserving candidate. I say that for these reasons: • He served our county as...
The Stroller, Feb. 22, 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. Magic and comedy show planned in Harrison Natrona Heights Veterans of...
Letter to the editor: Pa. needs cleaner energy
In his commentary “In Pa., will Shapiro unlock decades of affordable energy?” (Jan. 24, TribLIVE), Gordon Tomb of the Commonwealth Foundation presents a biased picture, ignores basic physics and, for good measure, contradicts himself. Tomb doesn’t seem interested in energy production unless that production comes from burning fossil fuels. He...
High school roundup for Feb. 21, 2023: Clairton boys, Hampton, Woodland Hills girls pull 1st-round upsets
Kaden Smith scored 22 points as No. 14 Clairton stunned No. 3 Fort Cherry, 53-46, in a WPIAL boys basketball Class 2A first-round playoff game Tuesday night. Devon Dean and Taris Wooding each added eight points for the Bears (11-12), who took an 18-11 advantage after one quarter and led...
