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A 30-year-old man was reported in critical condition Monday night after being found shot in the lower torso in Harrison Township, Allegheny County Police said. Police were notified of the shooting in the 400 block of Park Avenue at 7:15 p.m. The department’s homicide unit was called to assist in...

When it comes to picking stocks, most investors go gaga over earnings and pay little attention to a company’s financial strength. I say that a strong financial position is far more important than whether a company “beat consensus” by 10 cents a share in the latest quarter or failed to...

Twenty years ago this month, a jury in Western Pennsylvania had an important question to answer: should Richard Baumhammers be put to death for what he did? “Sentencing someone to death, that’s not an easy decision,” said Ron Frew on a recent rainy day in May. Frew, 67, lives in...

MIAMI — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has cleared Palm Beach state prosecutors and the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office of any wrongdoing in connection with the lack of criminal prosecution and liberal jail privileges received by sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. FDLE investigators found no evidence that Barry Krischer, who...

Confidence is growing that covid-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. are holding their own against the coronavirus variants now in circulation. “Everything we’ve seen with the variants should provide marked reassurance, as far as the protection that is afforded by vaccines — particularly the vaccines that we have...

The coronavirus pandemic almost took out all the pomp and circumstance out of graduation again this year. Now, with covid-19 mitigation efforts about to end, some schools are scrambling to change graduation plans in the hopes of giving seniors as traditional a commencement as possible. Some schools are allowing more...

Gary Rider of Uniontown needed a liver transplant. But he couldn’t afford the medical bills. So he did what many people in similar situations do and started a GoFundMe page. He also started selling his possessions, one of which was an air compressor. He put an ad up for the...

Someone will be able to finance quite the summer vacation after purchasing a prize-winning lottery ticket worth more than $360,000 in Murrysville. A progressive top-prize ticket worth $360,832 for the Pennsylvania Lottery’s “Strike It Rich” game was sold at the Sunoco fuel station and Choice Cigarette Discount Outlet at the...

A tiger was seen roaming through a Texas neighborhood Sunday night, according to multiple reports. Video shows the tiger, which was wearing a collar, walking around the perimeter of a house. Someone eventually came out of the house and brought the tiger back inside, according to KHOU. Police received a...

Oakmont officials are considering adopting a resolution to ban coal tar, a toxic chemical used to seal asphalt driveways. There currently are no borough restrictions on the material some contractors use to seal driveways. The black liquid also frequently is used on parking lots and playgrounds. Fox Chapel approved its...

Farmers market The Monroeville Lions farmers market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Monroeville Community Park, 2399 Tilbrook Road. For more information, visit monroevillefarmersmarket.com. Plant sale The Monroeville Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at...

Join the American Legion Post No. 548 at Richland Community Park for a Memorial Day Service to honor the men and women who have fought to defend the United States. Please note that the park will be closed to all other activities during this event. Participants will have the option...

Riverfront Theater Company holding open auditions Open call auditions for “Into the Woods Jr.-Happily Ever After” for students ages 14-19 in Pittsburgh are being hosted on several dates in May. The Riverfront Theater Company in Aspinwall will present the one-act show outdoors at Aspinwall Riverfront Park on Aug. 4, 5,...

Student news • Regina “Gina” Palladino of Oakland Catholic High School received three awards at the Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineer Fair. The Oakmont resident placed fourth in the “Environment and Earth Science Senior Division.” Palladino also received a scholarship from Thiel College and the Perseverance award...

Hidden Heritage Scavenger Hunt How well do you know the history of the community? Join us for another family-friendly scavenger hunt to discover some of the area’s hidden treasures! The event will run through June 2, and will cost $15 (check made out to “Town of McCandless” preferred, but cash...

Sweet Jazz Music Series Sweetwater Center for the Arts’ annual Sweet Jazz Music Series is moving to the spring so live jazz can be enjoyed in the warm outdoors. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, and enjoy amazing talent Friday nights in May and June. Each night will...

Sen. Robinson opens Bethel Park office State Senator Devlin Robinson has opened an office at 700 N. Highland Road, Suite 307 in Bethel Park. He will hold a grand opening celebration 10 a.m.-noon May 20 to provide an opportunity for residents of the 37th Senate District to learn about ways...

Brentwood seeks volunteers for Firecracker 5K Brentwood Firecracker 5K Race is looking for volunteers. A hybrid race will be planned. The actual run is the traditional course down and back on Brownsville Road and will be limited to 500 participants. There will be no race day activities before or after...

South Fayette Outdoor Yoga in the Park There will be outdoor yoga for adults at Boys Home Park, 2121 Ridge Road every Monday through June 7 (excluding Memorial Day) from 7-8 p.m. Enjoy traditional hatha yoga classes with asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. Classes are designed for all...

We are finally moving toward keeping first responders and construction workers safe with the new “Move Over” law (”Pennsylvania’s ‘Move Over’ law now in effect for motorists,” April 27, TribLIVE). Many first responders and construction workers have been killed or injured by vehicles driving too close to where they are...

While there are many quality candidates running for office in Murrysville this year, I would like to recommend the reelection of our council president, Dayne Dice. I met Dice during my time on council. I was impressed with his ability to listen to all sides and to take differing viewpoints...

On May 18, we will have two constitutional amendments on the ballot addressing emergency declarations and powers. These amendments, if passed, will right the wrong of the past year of an executive branch that has exceeded its bounds and would allow the Legislature to have a voice on an emergency...

It is great when one solution can be used to tackle two problems. It would be even better if that could be used as a model to solve even more problems. A 6.5-acre site near the Monroeville Mall will be the home of a new 64,000-square-foot outpatient clinic for the...

My wife and I considered many areas to raise our children, and Murrysville topped our list, mainly because of our confidence in the Franklin Regional School District providing the best education for our children. It’s important our kids experience a community that promotes diversity and values inclusion. With so many...