Emily Balser stories, Page 9
Photo of final 2 Pittsburgh marathon finishers goes viralVideo
Two strangers found strength in each other about halfway through Sunday’s Pittsburgh Marathon when they realized they would be the last to finish. Coming in at 7 hours, 22 minutes and 56 seconds, Jessica Robertson of Braddock and Laura Mazur of Ohio, who grew up in the Alle-Kiski Valley and...
Alle-Kiski Valley schools, students receive Gene Kelly Award nominations
Three Alle-Kiski Valley schools have received nominations for the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The nominations, announced Tuesday by the Pittsburgh CLO, include the following schools and students: • Deer Lakes’ “Mama Mia!” was nominated for best scenic design. • St. Joseph High School’s “In...
Rabid raccoon found in Castle Shannon
Another raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Allegheny County, officials confirmed Monday. The raccoon was found dead in a yard on May Street in Castle Shannon. It tested positive for the virus after it was brought to a county facility. It was the 10th animal to test positive for...
CCAC expands weekend, evening classes to reach more students
The Community College of Allegheny County is hoping to reach more students by expanding its evening, weekend and online class offerings. CCAC said in a news release the changes are designed to be more flexible for students who may be working or busy with families. Students also can receive online...
Pittsburgh Marathon runner gets a medal — and a ring
One Pittsburgh marathon runner got more than just a medal at the finish line on Sunday. She also went home with an engagement ring and a fiancé. Pittsburgh Public Safety posted a video of the proposal on their Facebook page Sunday afternoon saying, “From high fives with Pittsburgh Bureau of...
Babcock Boulevard in McCandless reopens after crash, investigation
A portion of Babcock Boulevard in McCandless that closed Sunday afternoon due to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries reopened at about 5:30 p.m. County officials reported on social media the crash occurred in the 8700 block of Babcock Boulevard. The road had been closed at Duncan Avenue. The county said...
More than 2 million pounds of P.F. Chang’s frozen meals have been recalled
More than 2 million pounds of P.F. Chang’s meals sold at the grocery store have been recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Saturday. Arkansas-based Conagra Brands is recalling the P.F. Chang’s home menu chicken pad Thai and...
Clothing shed by Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon runners doesn’t go to waste
A steady drizzle and cooler temperatures Sunday morning required most of the runners of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon to wear an extra layer. With Pittsburgh’s unpredictable weather, most experienced runners know they need a long-sleeved layer to keep warm at least...
What you need to know about measles
Allegheny County last week reported five confirmed cases of measles, its first ones of the year, and health officials are warning residents there will likely be more cases. Measles cases nationwide have exceeded 700 so far this year, making it the worst outbreak in more than two decades, according to...
Springdale flushing hydrants this month
Springdale residents may experience changes in water color and pressure while the borough flushes hydrants this month. Crews will flush the hydrants the week of May 19 to May 24. Residents should test the water before washing clothes or using large amounts of water. If problems persist, residents can contact...
West Deer schedules family fishing event
The West Deer Parks & Recreation Board and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will hold their annual family fishing event this month. Families can come out and fish from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 31 at Deer Lakes Park. Children will learn basic fishing skills such as baiting a...
Harmar sheet metal union gets $500K for training, renovations
The Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 12 in Harmar plans to make building improvements and buy new training equipment with a $500,000 state grant. “We’re very excited. We’ve been really hoping this would go through,” said Greg Blose, Local 12’s business manager. The Harmar location includes the Local 12 union...
Harmar ordinance would set rules for cell towers, antennas
The Harmar supervisors plan to vote this month on a proposed ordinance that would establish rules for installing wireless antennas and towers for 5G cellular service in township rights of way. Supervisors will hold a public hearing prior to their regular meeting May 16 to receive resident feedback and questions...
West Deer Dog Shelter to hold rabies clinic
The West Deer Dog Shelter will administer rabies vaccines at a clinic this month. The event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. May 25 at the shelter, located behind the township building at 109 East Union Road. All animals must be leashed or caged and be at least three...
Long ‘to-do’ list remains for Cheswick, Springdale Township police merger
The Allegheny Valley Regional Police Commission still has a lot of work ahead of it after meeting for the first time Tuesday night. The four-member commission is made up of Cheswick Council members Michael Girardi and Kathy Gillard, Springdale Township Commissioner Shirley Redman and township resident Rick Schwartz. They are...
UPMC to offer free skin cancer screenings at Harmar office
The public will have a chance to receive a free skin cancer screening in May at the UPMC St. Margaret Dermatology office in Harmar. The screenings take less than five minutes and, if anything is detected, patients will be given a further exam by the physician. The event will be...
Measles confirmed in Pittsburgh, health officials say
An Allegheny County resident has tested positive for measles, making it the year’s first case in the state as the nation grapples with an outbreak, officials said. The Allegheny County Health Department confirmed the case Tuesday, identifying the affected person as an unvaccinated adult who had recently traveled internationally. The...
Newly formed Allegheny Valley Regional Police Commission to begin meeting
The newly formed Allegheny Valley Regional Police Commission will meet Tuesday for the first time since elected officials in Cheswick and Springdale Township approved merging the communities’ police departments. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Springdale Township municipal building, 100 Plate Dr. The four-member commission is...
CCAC, Northgate School District expand free college credit offering to all students
The Community College of Allegheny County and Northgate School District are expanding their partnership to offer all students the chance to earn college credit for free while still in high school. The program began as a partnership through the College in High School Program to offer some students the chance...
Pittsburgh-area doctors sound alarm about deadly fungal superbug
A deadly fungus that is outsmarting major antifungal medications is slowly spreading across the United States, prompting infectious-disease doctors in Western Pennsylvania to prepare for its eventual arrival. The fungus, called Candida auris, has been confirmed in New York and New Jersey, but no cases have been reported in Pennsylvania,...
Rabid raccoon found in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park
A raccoon found in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park has tested positive for rabies, county officials saiThursday. Allegheny County Health Department officials said the raccoon was discovered along the Iron Gate Trail in Frick Park, which is in the city’s Squirrel Hill South neighborhood. This is the eighth rabid animal reported in...
Upcoming blood drives in Western Pennsylvania
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood to ensure there is enough blood available for trauma patients as part of Trauma Awareness Month in May. The Red Cross said major traumas can quickly deplete a hospital’s blood supply since one trauma patient could use as much as...
Patients can review doctors in new Allegheny Health Network system
Allegheny Health Network patients can now find out online what people like — or don’t like — about their doctor. AHN announced Thursday it has implemented a new verified star rating system and comment section for all physicians where patients can give feedback to help others decide who might be...
Free eye exams offered to Pittsburgh-area service dogs
A national veterinary program is giving back to service dogs in the Pittsburgh area by offering free eye exams in May. The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists has partnered with BluePearl pet hospital to offer free eye exams at the Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center at 807 Camp Horne...
Pittsburgh region gets F grade for air quality
Pittsburgh’s air quality remains among the worst in the country and shows no signs of improvement, according to the American Lung Association’s annual air quality report. The report said the Pittsburgh region’s air quality ranks seventh worst in the country for year-round particle pollution, up from eighth worst in 2018,...
