Julia Felton stories, Page 70

Pittsburgh officials on Friday launched the Opioid Overdose Dashboard, a new tool that can help form and guide policies and programs to address unsafe opioid use in the city. The dashboard compiles data from the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS to map monthly opioid overdose calls and Public Safety’s responses. Data...

As the Peace Corps commemorated its 60th anniversary this month, the agency launched a virtual celebration, and local residents who have volunteered over the years reflected on their service. Established by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1960, the Peace Corps has sent about 240,000 Americans to serve in...

The Easter Bunny will be getting some help from Freeport Area High School’s cheerleaders this year. The cheer squad is hosting a fundraising event to spread joy — and Easter eggs — to families within the school district. Families can order eggs and provide information about their kids’ ages, genders...

In Freeport Area School District, the show must go on — even if a global pandemic presents new obstacles. The district is staging three musicals this spring: • Buffalo Elementary is performing “Lion King Kids” on April 22 through 24. • The middle school is presenting “Matilda Junior” on April...

Charles “Bud” Early said “never in a million years” did he think he’d live to see 100. Early will celebrate that milestone birthday with his wife and six children on March 21. “It’s just the aging process, I guess,” said Early, who spends the winter months in Florida with his...

Tree Pittsburgh is asking for donations of garden-related tools — particularly shovels and wheelbarrows — for a massive pine cone sculpture. The sculpture, expected to be 8 feet high, will commemorate the nonprofit’s 15th anniversary. Tree Pittsburgh is an environmental group dedicated to restoring and protecting urban forests in the...

A Bridgeville man pleaded guilty in federal court to child pornography charges. Paul Chretien, 66, pleaded guilty to charges of distribution of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Thursday. He...

It was a great day for hockey — especially for Pittsburgh Penguins fans returning to PPG Paints Arena to enjoy the game in person. Tuesday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers marked the first hockey night in Pittsburgh with fans in attendance since last March. Gov. Tom Wolf eased some...

Despite fears that influenza would combine with covid-19 to create a so-called “twindemic,” this flu season has been a mild one. Allegheny County so far has reported zero flu-related deaths, three hospitalizations and 180 cases. That’s a notable drop from last year’s 12 deaths, 115 hospitalizations and over 10,000 cases....

Upper Burrell’s population is growing, a phenomenon likely driven by a number of factors, including a low cost of living and competent local leadership. Data show Upper Burrell’s population jumped from 2,056 in 2010 to 2,386 in 2019 — an increase of 16%. “It has a number of great factors...

The City of Pittsburgh is investing $800,000 to commission new public artwork for the city’s parks and neighborhoods. The Department of City Planning Public Art and Civic Design announced Wednesday that there will be a series of calls for artists throughout the year. This citywide initiative encompasses 18 neighborhoods and...

A Pittsburgh nonprofit is preparing local student athletes for successful college careers by offering academic and social support. Von Madden is the president and founder of Shadow Student Athlete Development Services, which helps students achieve academic success. He works with Dewayne Brown, whose Evolve Two Tenths program emphasizes the athletic...

The South Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department is seeking nominations for a family in need to be the beneficiary of their annual benefit truck and tractor pull. There are no specific qualifications to be nominated. The VFD asks that people do not nominate themselves, said Erin Pflueger, a member of...

The Omega Carter G. Woodson Academy is emphasizing Black history and STEAM education for Pittsburgh youth through virtual programming during Black History Month. The program, an annual tradition dating to 2013, is hosted and taught by the Iota Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The local chapter is...

Allegheny County’s recent drop in covid-19 hospitalizations is likely the result of multiple factors, including public support for mitigation measures, officials said. Allegheny County on Friday reported the largest drop this month in hospitalizations resulting from the virus. Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health showed there were 190 covid-19...

Allegheny Health Network will host a covid-19 vaccination clinic at PNC Park on Saturday for individuals in phase 1A of Pennsylvania’s vaccination plan. The clinic is meant for those receiving their first dose of the vaccine. Appointments are required; only those who have pre-registered can receive a vaccine at the...

Woodland Hills School District plans to return students to the classroom in March. Students are scheduled to return to in-person instruction in a hybrid format with start dates staggered by grade. Pre-kindergarten through fifth graders will begin the virtual model on March 15, followed by students in grades six through...

The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) extended the application deadline for its nursing program for the fall 2021 semester. The new deadline is April 1, though applications received by the original deadline of March 1 will receive priority admission consideration. Prospective students can attend virtual workshops for assistance with...

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Esports Association (PIEA) announced registration is open for its 2021 season, which will offer high school esports teams the opportunity to compete for Pennsylvania’s first high school esports championship. The PIEA was established in 2019 as the only statewide interscholastic esports league. “The PIEA is the first...

Burgatory was named to QSR’s annual list of America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals, one of 40 restaurants in the nation to be recognized. QSR, a magazine that caters to the restaurant industry, launched the list in 2017. “Everyone wants to find the next big thing in restaurants,” Sam Oches wrote...

People will be able to go online starting Tuesday to review PennDOT’s plans for an $8.3 million project along Route 228 in Buffalo and Clinton townships. The project on Route 228, also known as Ekastown Road, includes improvements such as resurfacing and widening the road from a roundabout at Saxonburg...

Snow days may be a thing of the past for Freeport Area School District students. The district was approved by the state for the Flexible Instructional Day Program, which allows schools to engage in remote learning rather than canceling and rescheduling school days because of factors like hazardous weather, damage...

The implosion of the Dooker’s Hollow Bridge in North Braddock and East Pittsburgh was delayed from Friday until Saturday, according to the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. It was originally scheduled for Thursday, then delayed till Friday. The implosion is now slated for 2 p.m. Saturday, though the date...