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North Allegheny STEM camp combines fun, learningVideo
Ashna Patel and Victoria Ren appreciate the opportunities they‘ve had to explore and expand their knowledge of STEM subjects while attending North Allegheny. But the teens know that not every student’s experience learning about science, technology, engineering and math has been as satisfying as theirs. So they are spending their...
West View Water getting $3.8 million federal grant
The West Water Authority is receiving a $3.8 million grant through a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for water system upgrades in Marshall Township, the Corps announced. The money is to be used to upgrade water main extensions along Warrendale-Bayne Creek and Mingo roads. The grant is...
North Hills DUI checkpoint results in 2 arrests
The North Hills DUI Task Force arrested two people at a checkpoint in West Deer on Friday — one for allegedly driving while on drugs and another accused of disorderly conduct, according to authorities. More than 500 vehicles passed through the stationary sobriety checkpoint set up along Route 910, police...
The Week: North Hills
Here are some of the recent Tribune-Review news and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com. • Death of Penn Hills teacher shocks school district, Shaler neighbors • Paving, sewers, landslides center of Ross capital improvements •...
Identity released of woman found dead in Lawrenceville bar
Authorities have identified a woman who was found dead early Sunday morning inside a Lawrenceville bar and restaurant. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the woman as Jocelyn Marie Hill, 43, of Pittsburgh. Officers from the city’s Zone 2 station as well as fire and EMS crews responded to...
Brackenridge Improvement Group does big things year ’round, but Sunday was just for funVideo
Throughout the year, the Brackenridge Improvement Group puts a lot of energy into projects that make the community a better place to live. And while the nonprofit community development organization is all about riverfront beautification efforts, community cleanups, placing historical markers and welcome signs around town, sometimes it’s just time...
Ross installing radar warning signs to get drivers to slow down
Ross police say speeding is among the most frequently reported complaints from township residents. And while they take a no-nonsense approach when it comes to curbing speeding — especially in residential areas — they can’t be everywhere all the time. So the township is using technology to help remind motorists...
Paving, sewers, landslides center of Ross capital improvements
Ross officials have created an expansive capital plan that calls for budgeting nearly $32 million over the next five years to pave roads, address stormwater and sewer system problems and improve parks. The largest portion of spending in the 2020-24 capital improvement program outlined at the Aug. 5 commissioners meeting...
Ross fires officer charged with illegally using police computers
Ross commissioners Monday fired a township police officer charged with illegally using department computers to search internal files. Following a nearly two-hour closed-door session during its Aug. 5 meeting, the board voted 5-4 to terminate Officer Mark Sullivan, 39, an eight-year veteran of the Ross police department. Sullivan was charged...
McCandless hosting free program about historic Old Economy Village settlement
A representative from the Old Economy Village historic settlement in Beaver County will conduct a free program in McCandless on Thursday about the last of three settlements established by the Harmony Society in the United States. David Miller will lead the discussion about the Harmonists, a 19th century communal religious...
Combating spread of Lyme disease topic of free upcoming seminar in McCandless
A free program on how to combat the spread of Lyme disease from deer tick bites will be held 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at McCandless Town Hall. Presented by the PA Lyme Resource Network, “Dare 2B Tick Aware” will cover subjects including: • Ticks and tick-borne diseases • Preventing tick...
Community pep rally aims to rev up support for North Hills fall sports teams
The North Hills School District will help get fans ready to cheer on the teams competing in the fall sports season with a Community Pep Rally on Monday, Aug. 19 — the day before the start of classes for the 2019-20 school year. The pep rally begins at at 7...
The Week: North HillsVideo
Here are some of the recent Tribune-Review news and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com • Ross cop charged with illegally using department computers • Traveling history exhibit on struggle for LGBTQ rights coming to Ross...
McCandless residents give $5,000 to North Allegheny students in need
Two McCandless residents have donated $5,000 to the North Allegheny School District to launch a new resource for students classified as homeless or who face significant financial challenges, the district announced. The gift from Paul Heckman and Marcia Caliendo will be used to fund the Helping Pantry, a new program...
Part of Sloop Road in McCandless to close 11 weeks for drainage, paving work
A stretch of Sloop Road in McCandless will be closed for nearly three months starting Aug. 15 for stormwater system improvements and paving, according to the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. The road will be closed between Wittmer and Highland roads through October, according to the county. There also...
Registration open for Passavant Hospital Foundation’s annual run/walk in North Park
The Passavant Hospital Foundation is holding its 7th Annual Run/Walk at the North Park Pool Loop at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 to raise money to help support outreach, education and grant-making at UPMC’s campuses in McCandless and Cranberry. Aug. 13 is the deadline to register for the event in which...
Franklin Park hosting ‘Night Out’ event to honor first responders
Franklin Park residents are invited to a gathering on Aug. 6 to honor the borough’s first responders. Franklin Park Night Out is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at the borough building and will include activities, hot dogs, beverages and an opportunity to meet and mingle with the men and...
Knights of Columbus in Ross raffling off Steelers season tickets to raise money for charity
Steelers fans who dream of watching their team in person instead of on the tube can take a chance at winning a pair of tickets for all home games while helping out a local charity. The Knights of Columbus Council 14696 at St. Sebastian Church in Ross is raffling off...
Traveling history exhibit on struggle for LGBTQ rights coming to Ross Township
A traveling history exhibit chronicling the efforts in Pennsylvania to achieve full equality for LGBTQ people will be on display at the Ross Municipal Center next month. “The Long Road to LGBTQ+ Equality in Pennsylvania” utilizes case studies to tell the personal and political struggles faced during the more than...
Sign project along southbound Parkway North causing lane restriction for 12 days
Motorists who use the inbound Parkway North will encounter lane restrictions starting Monday night and lasting through Aug. 9, PennDOT announced. Single-lane restrictions will be in place between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for sign improvement work between the North Route 65 Ohio River Boulevard (Exit 1C) off-ramp and the...
Annual St. Athanasius Festival in West View draws crowds seeking summer fun
The annual St. Athanasius Festival in West View July 25, 26 and 27 featured a “Kid’s Kingdom” play area, new games and old favorites, karaoke, raffles, a flea market and more. Home cooked meals were served each night of the festival and there were plenty of refreshments available to beat...
McCandless teen one of 10 from PA honored with Congressional Medal Award
A McCandless teen is among the 538 students nationwide selected to receive this year’s Congressional Award Gold Medal, which recognizes “initiative, service and achievement.” Josef Mueller, 18, is one of 10 people from Pennsylvania to receive the medal. The other local winners are Ruby Chen of Jeannette and Ayush Sharma...
Ross cop charged with illegally using department computers
A Ross police officer was charged with illegally using department computers to search internal files. Agents from the state Attorney General’s Office this week charged Officer Mark Sullivan, 39, with two felony counts of unlawful use of a computer. He was arraigned July 23 before District Judge William Wagner and...
Cat found injured in McKees Rocks adopted after recovering from firecracker abuse
A cat severely injured after firecrackers were strapped to its paw and ignited has been adopted. The cat — a gray 3-year-old female tabby that was named Pickles by staff at Humane Animal Rescue — was found July 13 by two people along Highland Avenue in McKees Rocks. The incident...
Monthlong light rail project will detour South Hills commuters
Nearly two dozen Port Authority transit routes will be affected by a track replacement project at the South Portal of the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel set to begin Friday evening, the transit agency announced. Starting at 7 p.m., the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will be partially closed to light rail...
