A lawsuit by Richard Bieranowski alleges fraud, conspiracy and constructive conspiracy on the part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and its two most recent bishops, David Zubik and his predecessor, now-Cardinal Donald Wuerl.

The suit says a former priest sexually abused him in 1981 and 1982. The lawsuit said Mr. Bieranowski only learned of the extent of the diocese’s alleged cover-up with the August release of a Pennsylvania grand jury report on seven decades of abuse and cover up within Pittsburgh’s and five other dioceses.

The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese has outlined plans to compensate victims of clergy sex abuse.

The lawsuit noted the diocese never publicly explained frequent assignment shifts for that priest which is a feature of the assignment records of some priests facing accusations.

A kind of revenge faced 38-year-old entrepreneur and lifelong Steelers fan David Eldridge after Pittsburgh’s 17-10 win on Sunday, when he found himself out $11,000 — the amount he bet (and lost) wagering on New England to beat his hometown team. The bet made the news because it was among the first placed on sports at Rivers Casino.

But Mr. Eldridge, of Gibsonia, was feeling fine Monday, and said in an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he’s neither upset with the sum he lost or the outcome of the game. Mr. Eldridge said. “I gamble quite a bit. That wasn’t the largest gambling endeavor I had. ”

And that’s what led him to quietly root for the Patriots at an office Christmas party on Sunday, where he watched some of the game with colleagues.
But he did say that if the Steelers make the playoffs, he won’t bet against them. That’s a promise, he said.

It’s the biggest free fitness program in the nation, offering unfettered access to gyms and health clubs to millions of seniors.

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, citing financial strains and changing reimbursement rates, will no longer participate after Jan. 1, 2019, leaving seniors to look elsewhere.
Most gyms and health clubs in our region continue to honor the program; and while United Healthcare is dropping Silver Sneakers in some states, Highmark is still providing the benefit.

UPMC insurance is actually transitioning from its current Silver and Fit program into Silver Sneakers.

As of now, the Beaver County YMCA is still accepting Silver Sneakers, but it is no longer available at the Sewickley location

Weather Tuesday, December 18, 2018

TODAY: Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High 37F.

TONIGHT: A clear sky. Low near 25F.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. High near 45F

Giant Eagle has removed a specific brand of red and green leaf lettuce from its stores’ produce departments and advised any customers making recent purchases to dispose of the lettuce, due to concerns about potential E. coli contamination.

There have been no local reports of illness, but it “is conducting this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution.”

The affected products are from a California supplier, Adam Bros. Farming Inc., and are identified on labels as PLU 4076 for green lettuce and PLU 4075 for red. The products were removed from store shelves as of Friday morning, according to a Giant Eagle spokesman.

The company said sediment from a reservoir near where the produce was grown had tested positive for E. coli, and water from the reservoir may have come in contact with the produce. It also said it knew of no illnesses connected to the products.

Giant Eagle said in a news release that customers with either of the lettuce products identified should either dispose of it or return it to the supermarket, and they should bring any grocery receipts to assist with a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle’s customer service department from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays at 800-553-2324.