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Photos: Sewickley Academy students make ceramic turkeys
Early childhood students at Sewickley Academy recently had the opportunity to learn the basics of ceramics from David LaLomia in the ceramics studio this trimester. Their first project was a pinch pot. They then extended their skills by making clay turkeys. They added the wings that they textured with tools,...
Food Podcast: Hops for Hunger campaign fights hunger with beerVideo
On this week’s episode of the food podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the Trib Live Podcast network, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks beer. Feeding Pennsylvania and PA Eats are joining forces with breweries across the state to raise money for hunger relief through the first Hops...
Police: Akita puppy stolen at gunpoint during walk
Maryland police said a 4-month-old American Akita puppy was stolen at gunpoint Monday while his owner was taking him for a walk in Brentwood, Md. Through the department’s social media accounts, Prince George’s County Police said as Queen was being walked, a “car pulled up, a masked suspect got out...
Letter to the editor: Corporate minimum tax bad idea
The corporate minimum tax sounds good, but in actuality it’s not. Most public policy is funded through taxes and/or tax rebates to encourage behaviors. The corporate tax should have a maximum, not a minimum. We as consumers pay their tax through higher prices (inflation).The large corporations can afford to have...
Letter to the editor: Build Quaker Valley High School on existing site
While I am not convinced that the location of the proposed new school is good, I do know the building of the school will subject those of us who live nearby with much noise, dirt and congestion. Encompass Health just finished some construction. Camp Meeting Road was full of trucks...
Liz Weston: Reluctant to retire? 3 signs you’re ready
Many people don’t have much choice about when they retire. Illness, job loss or caretaking responsibilities push them out of the labor force, ready or not. But some people have the opposite problem: They do have a choice, and yet they can’t quite bring themselves to quit working. Some love...
Letter to the editor: Businesswomen’s progress
Many of your recent articles have brought to mind my Facebook post the day after Donald Trump was elected president in 2016: “The progress women have made in this country has just been set back 50 years.” Joe Napsha’s story “Women’s business ownership growing; still face different challenges” (Oct. 30,...
Richland history: A look back at the life of the complex Simon Girty
The Richland History Group will monthly highlight notable events from the area’s past. Simon Girty (1741-1818), the white man turned Indian, and known as “The Great Renegade” or “White Savage,” is likely the most despised person ever to set foot in Richland Township. He was a frontiersman who defected from...
Editorial: Veterans deserve our leaders’ respect and support beyond just Veterans Day
Everyone loves a veteran. Especially a politician. On Veterans Day, that pride and appreciation of those who stood up and did their duty when asked or stepped forward to volunteer will be on display in many corners. Flags will be flown and speeches will be given. Ceremonies will be held,...
The Stroller, Nov. 11, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient A spaghetti dinner to benefit breast cancer patient Cristy Keibler Suppa of Upper Burrell will...
Part of Butler Street in Lawrenceville closed after building facade fell
Hundreds of bricks were piled up on Butler Street in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood Thursday morning as cleanup began after part of a building’s façade crumbled overnight. A majority of the bricks had been piled up by midmorning, but dozens more remained strewn along the sidewalk in the 4300 block of...
Letter to the editor: Buy from veteran-farmers
Since 1918, Veterans Day has been a day to honor those among us who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard. Whether serving in combat or in support of those who fight to preserve freedom, the roughly 7% of the American...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 10, 2021
High schools Field hockey PIAA playoffs Class 3A Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule Conestoga vs. Cumberland Valley at Exeter Township, noon; Methacton vs. Emmaus at Exeter Township, 10:30 a.m.; Lower Dauphin vs. Downingtown West at Exeter Township, 1:30 p.m.; Wilson vs. Central York at Manheim Township, noon Class 2A Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule...
Penn State opens Micah Shrewsberry era with win over Youngstown State
STATE COLLEGE — The Micah Shrewsberry era got off on the right foot Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State earned its first victory under Shrewsberry with a 75-59 win over Youngstown State. Forward Seth Lundy led the Nittany Lions with 23, while forward John Harrar recorded 16...
Robert Morris men drop opener at Central FloridaVideo
ORLANDO, Fla. — Darius Perry posted 18 points as Central Florida topped Robert Morris, 69-59, on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Perry hit 4 of 6 3-pointers. Darin Green Jr. had 14 points for Central Florida. C.J. Walker added 12 points and eight rebounds, and Cheikh...
Former Steeler Le’Veon Bell ‘starting foaming at the mouth’ when Ravens offered him jobVideo
BALTIMORE — There was a time when the Ravens would have celebrated holding Le’Veon Bell to 48 yards on 11 carries. Not so long ago, he lived in their nightmares — those outside runs on which he’d wait and wait, then snap off a double-digit gain, or the pass routes...
Discipline key for top-seeded Belle Vernon when New Castle comes to town
Defensive discipline played a big role in Belle Vernon’s 46-14 win over McKeesport to win the Big 8 Conference title two weeks ago. As the Leopards prepare to open the playoffs with a WPIAL quarterfinal Friday, discipline still will be key. Only this time, it’s going to be the Leopards’...
Johnny Wilson: Veterans are strong assets for employers
Semper Fidelis is Latin for “always faithful.” It is a fitting credo by which every United States Marine lives — “an eternal and collective commitment to the success of our battles, the progress of our Nation, and the steadfast loyalty to the fellow Marines we fight alongside.” As someone who...
Upstart programs collide when Cornell, Leechburg meet in Class A quarterfinals
Often, coaches and school officials can get upset after earning home-field advantage and having the site moved. That’s not the case, however, with Cornell. For the second consecutive week, the Raiders have had a home game moved from Frank Letteri Stadium in Coraopolis. No. 2 Cornell (8-2) will face No....
Freeport aims to find winning formula against Elizabeth Forward
Now that Freeport has won the first WPIAL football playoff game ever held at Freeport Area Athletic Stadium, it is time for the Yellowjackets to hit the road. Freeport visits Elizabeth Forward on Friday night in the Class 3A quarterfinals against a Warriors team it has lost to each of...
The Birdie learns an important football lesson, picks A-K Valley playoff games
Last week: 4-3 (57.1%) Overall: 82-30 (73.2%) If there are three things The Birdie loves more than anything on earth, it’s football, french fries and tortured analogies. So as The Birdie pulled out of the McDonald’s drive thru at lunchtime one day this week, he carefully lifted a glorious box...
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 11
Friday WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals North Allegheny (7-4) at Mt. Lebanon (10-0), 7 p.m. (HSSN*) Seneca Valley (7-3) vs. Central Catholic (8-2) at Baldwin, 7 p.m. (HSSN*) Class 5A Quarterfinals Woodland Hills (5-6) at Moon (10-0), 7 p.m. (HSSN*) Penn Hills (6-4) at Gateway (7-3), 7 p.m. (HSSN*) Fox...
‘Tis the season for Westmoreland County playoff picks from The Birdie
Last week: 4-2 (66.7%) Season: 92-37 (71.3%) The Birdie has become a mall-walker as part of his covid times-inspired mission to get in some kind of shape. While he strolled around and poked his head into department stores recently at Westmoreland Mall, he became increasingly annoyed by the playing of...
Cameroonian man pleads guilty in Pittsburgh to role in online puppy scamVideo
A Cameroonian man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to participating in an online scam selling puppies that were never delivered. Desmond Fodge Bobga, 28, pleaded guilty via video to a single count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud before U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer in Pittsburgh. He will...
TV’s Dr. Oz considers jumping into Pennsylvania’s crowded U.S. Senate race: reports
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a surgeon and TV personality who became famous 20 years ago after being deemed “America’s doctor” by Oprah Winfrey, is looking into joining Pennsylvania politics, according to reports. People magazine quotes a spokesperson from ” The Dr. Oz Show ” (which focuses on health and wellness) as...
