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Opinion

Someone is watching me

Local Commentaries

When I think about the things that have happened, I came to the conclusion that someone has been watching over me. I have had several mishaps with jewelry that have ended very well. First, I lost a pin given to me the year I graduated from college by the family that I babysat for. Since my ...

Our opinion: Give more details on judges

Our Opinion

We’re not sure impeachment is necessarily the answer when it comes to those critical of an Allegheny County magisterial district judge who has come under fire this year. But we do think the interesting case of Magisterial District Judge Xander Orenstein should be instructive for voters ...

It was an October for losers

Local Commentaries

Three weeks ago, I wrote about a breadless October. A one-month diet regimen. I honestly had no idea how many foodstuffs fall under the Bread category, or how often that category entered my digestive tract! Dear Richard and I decided to try just cutting that one item – in all its ...

Our opinion: Providing a necessary light in county

Our Opinion

We can’t look to the government to solve all our problems, including the scourge of drug addiction. That’s why groups like Charcoal and Grey Inc. are so important. People like Herb Schaumann have an understanding of addiction that some in government can’t comprehend because they have ...

Our opinion: Vote to make the $1B pay off

Our Opinion

Today is Election Day, the culmination of what feels like two years of campaigning by presidential candidates. More than $1 billion will have been spent by Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in an effort to secure your vote. Hundreds of ...

Our opinion: Willman keeping Rapp accountable

Our Opinion

The race for the 65th House district pits longtime incumbent Rep. Kathy Rapp against Erin Willman, a local business owner and advocate for the blind. Currently the Republican chair of the House Health Committee, Rapp will be seeking her 11th two-year term representing the 65th District, ...