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Alexa Kutch, like many teachers, has made a habit of buying things for her classroom — from posters to decorate the walls to lamps for softer lighting and other items to spruce up her space. She said it helps create an environment conducive to learning, particularly since her classroom has...

High school presents ‘Tuck Everlasting’ Following a comedic production last year, Hampton High School’s spring musical, “Tuck Everlasting,” takes a different direction with a timeless and emotional story showcasing the versatility of the performers. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 in the high school auditorium, 2929 McCully...

‘Songs Through the Decades’ The North Hills Chorale’s Spring Concert “Songs Through the Decades” is a walk through the last 100 years of popular American songs, including such titles as “It Had to Be You,” “That’s Amore,” “Yesterday” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You.” The concert will...

‘Songs Through the Decades’ The North Hills Chorale’s Spring Concert “Songs Through the Decades” is a walk through the last 100 years of popular American songs, including such titles as “It Had to Be You,” “That’s Amore,” “Yesterday” and “I Just Called to Say I Love You.” The concert will...

Antique appraisal From 9-1 p.m. April 20, Sewickley Valley Historical Society welcomes visitors to join them at the Old Sewickley Post Office Building, 200 Broad St. for an antique appraisal and donation day. SVHS will welcome professional antique appraisers — including Sewickley Valley’s own John Kroeck — and invites guests...

Plum announces graduation date Plum Senior High School’s 2024 graduation will be held May 29, the district announced. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the high school stadium, 900 Elicker Road. There are two rain dates — 7 p.m. on May 30 and 7 p.m. on...

While the people of Western Pennsylvania suffer health effects from some of the worst air quality in the U.S., Rep. Guy Reschenthaler is taking aim at repealing the Clean Air Act and has called for cutting the entire EPA. Western Pennsylvania has a high incidence of asthma and lung cancer....

Bhavini Patel must have a very low opinion of the intelligence of the primary voters in District 12. It’s disappointing to see AIPAC, MAGA and Hindu nationalists somehow coming together to fund Patel’s campaign. Jeffrey Yass, the MAGA donor and TikTok investor? Mehir Meghani, the California doctor who opposes protections...

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. Annual 5K run/walk to raise funds for St. Margaret Foundation The...

It’s always nice to get a little refund on your taxes, but this year my income tax and property tax refunds won’t cover the 32% increase on my taxes. How are people on fixed incomes supposed to survive? If this increase is really to cover past mistakes, does that mean...

Editorial cartoons for the week of April 15....

Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 15....

Free camp aims to boost mental health of middle school students Camp Lucy, a groundbreaking mental health conference tailored for middle school students, is coming to Camp Guyasuta in May. The free event, hosted by Listen, Lucy, is led by mental health advocate and Pittsburgh native Jordan Corcoran. It aims...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-9) lost to Toledo (Tigers), 16-6. 3B Malcom Nunez (.271) blasted a solo homer and had two RBIs. PH Eli Wilson (.500) also hit a solo home run. DH Liover Peguero (.356) had an RBI double. CF Gilberto Celestino (.265) was 2 for 4 with an RBI and...

High schools Baseball Sunday’s result Nonsection West Mifflin 6, Avonworth 3 Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny at Allderdice, 3:30 p.m. Pine-Richland at Seneca Valley, 4 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Central Catholic, 4 p.m. Canon-McMillan at Hempfield, 4:15 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Norwin, 4 p.m. Class 5A...

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,...

STATE COLLEGE — Abdul Carter shot off the line of scrimmage, smoked the blocker in front of him and barrelled into the backfield. Then, he did it again. And again. And again. Penn State’s quarterbacks seeing Carter come their way ought to be thankful they weren’t allowed to get hit....

Saturday was a perfect day to enjoy some golden oldies at the Benedum Center, and “Rock ‘N Remember Live!” delivered with a jukebox’s worth of classic artists. “Rock ‘N Remember Live!” presented by Spotlight Productions featured six bands and singers from the ’50s and ’60s in two and a half...

Regarding the letter “Ranking Biden and Trump” (April 5, TribLIVE), on the rankings of our presidential leaders: Look, I’m not here to endorse Donald Trump or Joe Biden. In fact, we are in quite a quandary with these two guys as our choices. But could this ranking poll be a...

Thanks for your article “Murrys­ville abandoned gas well to be plugged; state officials assessing thousands more” (March 28, TribLive). I am concerned about the escaping methane odor that bothered Pamela Schrank. Methane is dangerous because it is explosive. However, it is odorless. Gas companies put odorants like mercaptans into their...

Harmar Jeffrey Klysz sold property at 121 Wilson Ave. to Gregory Walker Jr. and Lea Walker for $180,000. Indiana Jane Miller trustee sold property at 31 Oak Spring Drive to Norman Skonieczny for $250,000. Real Estate Transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.realstats.net....

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Julie Molyneaux sold property at 931 Greensburg Pike to SRK Real Properties L.P. for $160,000. Churchill Marie Hickam sold property at 2321 Forest Drive to Jane Molina for $155,000. Edgewood Kitchen & Bath Experts LLC sold property at 209 Lincoln Ave. to Jordan Sheets and Alaina Leblanc...

Bellevue Katie Smerick sold property at 36 Lincoln Ave. to Andres Celis Arias and Kristen Spratt for $236,000. Robert Sabolcik sold property at 500-502 Tingley Ave. to DKL Homes LLC for $200,000. Franklin Park Michael Kinne sold property at 1549 Alaqua Drive to James Garrett Jr. and Ruth Garrett for...