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Our Opinion

Our opinion: Precanvassing is a good place for unity

Republican Dave McCormick holds a slim lead in his attempt to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. McCormick gave a victory speech Friday morning after the Associated Press projected him winning the race, though CBS News has not projected a winner in the race because there are absentee ...

Our opinion: Unity a tightrope for Shapiro

Gov. Josh Shapiro did the right thing, in our opinion, by issuing a call for unity after voters chose Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States. We’re sure it was a bitter pill for Gov. Josh Shapiro, given that he was at one time being considered to run alongside Kamala ...

Our opinion: Give more details on judges

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 ...

Our opinion: Providing a necessary light in county

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

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

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, ...