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2 sent to hospital after fire at Wilkinsburg apartments
Two people were sent to the hospital after a fire early Thursday at a Wilkinsburg apartment building. Pittsburgh Public Safety Information Officer Alicia George said Wood Towers was evacuated at about 5:30 a.m. after fire broke out in an apartent on the seventh floor. The cause of the fire has...
Pitt police beef up patrols after a string of incidents
University of Pittsburgh police have beefed up patrols in Oakland after three suspicious incidents were reported this week, and efforts are underway to adopt a more proactive approach to crime alerts. “We have no reason to believe that these three reported incidents are related, but investigations are still underway at...
Police: Driver in wrong-way Route 28 crash suspected of DUI
A woman driving a SUV the wrong way on Route 28 early Thursday was stopped only when an Etna officer pulled his vehicle into her path, Shaler police said. The driver, Samantha Compliment, 27, went to a hospital with minor injuries and was released, said Shaler police Lt. J. Sean...
Fox Chapel Area junior among 2 in world to earn perfect score on AP exam
A local student is one of only two across the globe to earn a perfect score on the Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics Exam. Fox Chapel Area High School junior Rajeev Godse received a top score of 5 — exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5 — and...
Photo Gallery: Blawnox Easter egg hunt
Blawnox Community Park was the scene of Easter-themed festivities on April 6. Borough churches hosted a holiday party for children and adults at the park on Center Avenue. The event was hosted by St. Pio Parish, Hoboken Presbyterian Church and I Heart Blawnox. It included games, face-painting, cookie-decorating and, of...
Teen missing from Mt. Oliver found safe
A teen last seen Monday in Mt. Oliver has been found safe, according to Pittsburgh police. Officers previously asked for help in locating Jaydin Eleam, 15. Police thanked the public for their help in locating Eleam....
Missing Oakland man found safe
Pittsburgh police have located a man missing from near the Veteran’s Administration hospital in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section. Edward Lanigan, 65, was found safe after last being seen at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, police said. Police originally said Lanigan may have needed medical attention. Officers thanked the public for their cooperation...
Driver suspected of DUI in Shaler crash that left truck dangling
The driver of a truck that went off a Shaler road early Wednesday and dangled over a bridge was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, Shaler police said. The incident happened at 3:20 a.m. along Kay Street near Saxonburg Boulevard. Police responded to the single-vehicle crash and found a pick-up...
Police: Man shot during street fight in Mount Oliver
A street fight late Monday in Mount Oliver left one man with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Allegheny County police. A 20-year-old victim was listed in stable condition at a Pittsburgh hospital, Lt. Ken Ruckel said. His name has not been released. The incident happened at 10:34 p.m. on Margaret...
Ross Township fire marshal: Power strip set sofa ablaze
A Ross Township couple escaped safely from their home early Tuesday after smoke alarms alerted them to an electrical fire in the living room of their Spruce Valley Drive home, according to authorities. The family’s dog also got out of the house, but their cat did not survive, according to...
Penn Hills man killed in motorcycle wreck on Homestead Grays Bridge
Investigators believe a motorcyclist was speeding before he crashed and was killed Tuesday on the Homestead Grays Bridge, according to Allegheny County police. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Gary Lamont Butler Jr., 41, of Penn Hills. The incident happened at 12:24 a.m. Tuesday and involved...
Police investigating after SUV crashes into Baldwin home
No one was injured when an SUV crashed into a home overnight in Baldwin but the impact crumbled bricks and damaged a gutter at the home along Michael Drive. The driver was in police custody after the incident, which happened at about 3:30 a.m., WPXI reported. Police are investigating how...
Hunt’s no-salt tomato paste recalled for mold concerns
A specific variety of Hunt’s tomato paste is being recalled for concerns over potential mold in the cans. Chicago-based Conagra Brands, Inc. voluntarily recalled a limited amount of the no-salt added, six-ounce cans of Hunt’s tomato paste on April 3. The final product could have been damaged after the canning...
St. Margaret Foundation provides sleep chairs for patients’ families
Families who have to spend the night at UPMC St. Margaret can rest a little more comfortably, thanks to reclining sleep chairs that can be moved into patient rooms. St. Margaret Foundation paid for 16 new chairs, with President Mary Lee Gannon saying the move is meant to make hospital...
Police release updated photo of Pitcairn homicide suspect
Allegheny County police released an updated photo of a man they said is suspected in an April 7 fatal Pitcairn stabbing. Derrick Avant, 59, is wanted for an incident in which a woman was stabbed during an argument and later died from her injuries. The victim was identified as Alison...
Video: the week’s top stories
Here are some of the news highlights from around the Lower Valley for the week of April 1: • Fox Chapel commits $1.3 million to road projects. • Fox Chapel Area School Board approves 2019-20 calendar. • Aspinwall, Blawnox seek volunteers for borough clean-ups • Alta Via in O’Hara among...
‘Fox Chapel’s Got Talent’ to showcase music, magic, poetry
Howie Mandel might want to catch this lineup. Fox Chapel Area High School students will sing, recite poetry and perform magic during “Fox Chapel’s Got Talent,” a competition following the format of its reality TV series counterpart. Students have the chance to walk away with a top prize of $300....
Aspinwall, Blawnox to host Earth Day cleanups
Lower Valley municipalities will mark Earth Day with a slew of cleanup opportunities. In Blawnox, volunteers can meet at 9 a.m. April 27 at the community park along Center Avenue. Secretary Kathy Ulanowicz said efforts will focus on sprucing up the park in time for milder temperatures. The park, she...
Free paper shredding event scheduled in O’Hara
Lower Valley residents can take advantage of a free Shred-it event on April 13. Hosted by Guardian Storage in O’Hara, the event is aimed at helping residents protect themselves from identity theft. It will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the facility at 1390 Old Freeport Road. People can...
Etna playground gets TLC from tree-planting volunteers
Trees removed last year from a playground in Etna have been replaced thanks to an effort by community volunteers and experts from Tree Pittsburgh. Twelve trees were planted at Clarence Fugh Memorial Park and Playground. There were 23 volunteers who turned out to help dig and mulch. “Here’s to 70-plus...
Fox Chapel municipal trash bins closing for 4 months
Trash bins at the Fox Chapel municipal building will be unavailable for use for the next four months during site prep for the new public works facilities. The dumpsters are provided by the borough for residents to discard bulk items such as furniture and small appliances. Borough officials said residents...
Fox Chapel commits $1.3 million to road projects
Nearly a dozen roads in Fox Chapel are scheduled to be resurfaced this summer. Fox Chapel council last week awarded more than $1.3 million in paving projects, including The Oaks and Hunt Road. The following roads are expected to have drainage and catch basins installed, followed by milling and paving:...
6 new Pittsburgh-area eateries to try this spring
Spring is in bloom, and so is the Pittsburgh-area restaurant scene. Here are six new eateries around the region to try. ••• Alta Via, O`Hara Diners salivating for the opening of big Burrito’s modern Italian restaurant in Fox Chapel Plaza must wait no longer. Alta Via, the intimate eatery, which...
Fox Chapel Area student earns spot at international science fair
Fox Chapel Area’s Sanjay Seshan is among four students chosen to represent the region at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix. Seshan competed for the honor with more than 1,000 other young scientists at the Carnegie Science Center’s 80th annual Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair....
6 new Pittsburgh-area eateries to try this spring
Spring is in bloom, and so is the Pittsburgh-area restaurant scene. Here are six new eateries around the region to try. ••• Alta Via, O`Hara Diners salivating for the opening of big Burrito’s modern Italian restaurant in Fox Chapel Plaza must wait no longer. Alta Via, the intimate eatery, which...
