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Crashed ship in Baltimore set to be moved to nearby docks MondayVideo
Eighteen hours of preparations start Sunday to refloat the ship that destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge and move it to a nearby dock, as officials continue clearing the channel of wreckage that’s blocked the city’s port for almost two months. The plan calls for the Dali to move under...
2 motorcyclists die in separate crashes with vans in North Versailles
Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes with vans in North Versailles Sunday, according to Allegheny County police. The first happened around 4 p.m. at Westinghouse and 5th avenues, police said. The motorcycle was driven by a man who was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. The Allegheny County Medical...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from May 9-15, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Pa.’s judges must reveal the perks they accept, but the public won’t find those disclosures online
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Every year, thousands of officials in state government must fill out reports by May 1 that disclose their sources of income, creditors, and business interests,...
Letter to the editor: County tax hike hurting ordinary citizens
I agree with the letter “Westmoreland County taxes could have been raised gradually” (April 21, TribLive) concerning the 32.5% raise in our property taxes. My township tax went up the first half of this year by $175.94. Maybe this doesn’t seem like much, but it is when your income isn’t...
Prom is still a fun and glamorous rite of passage in 2024
Now that prom season is in full swing, some clear trends in fashion, music and overall prom experiences are emerging. Here’s the scoop on how kids today are having fun at the big dance. The fashion Finding the perfect gown is an essential part of the prom process for young...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of May 19, 2024
Etna Marlene Black sold property at 59 Vilsack St. to Geoffrey Alexander II for $120,000. Harmar Robert Loveland sold property at 43 Cheswick Ave. to Joseph and Jessica Cardiff for $180,000. Carol Fortuna sold property at 486 Nixon Road to Anthony Colon for $169,900. Indiana David Wald sold property at...
Bethel Park area real estate transactions, week of May 19, 2024
Bethel Park Tarmarack Mrg Loan Trust sold property at 4468-4470 Third St. to 4470 LTMG LLC for $60,720. John Hensler sold property at 5495 Beverly Ct to Robert Michael and Melissa Moses for $538,000. Mark Owczarzak sold property at 865 Broughton Road to Nathan John Lentz and Rebecca Rodriguez for...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 19, 2024
Baldwin Borough Estate of Charles Krupensky Jr. sold property at 447 Grace St. to Andrew Kramer and Amy Ruhl for $272,500. Michael Mossbauer sold property at 3800 Louisa St. to Christopher Hawkins and Makenzie Roberts for $205,000. Erika Hill sold property at 427 Lucy Drive to Mark Snatchko for $1...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of May 19, 2024
Bellevue Adam Vozza sold property at 197 Dakota Ave. to Sean Kelley for $25,000. Etna Marlene Black sold property at 59 Vilsack St. to Geoffrey Alexander II for $120,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Develop LLC sold property at 1324 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $280,600. Cheryl Hand...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 19, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Jessalynn Oliver sold property at 3725 E. Rural Ct to Brenda Gregg for $130,000. Edgewood Estate of Carol Richards sold property at 300 Dewey Ave. to Karina Steren for $330,000. Forest Hills Estate of Josephine Pasquarelli sold property at 27 Greenwood Road to Tyler Mock and Madeline...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of May 19, 2024
Bridgeville Estate of Robert Susa sold property at 1320 Missouri Ave. to MBEE LLC for $100,000. Vivian Semanick sold property at 303 Hill St. to Oakdale Diamond L.P. et al. for $95,100. Yeshayahu Marom sold property at 252 Patterson Ave. to Bryan McGeary for $253,000. Carnegie John Kimutis sold property...
Letter to the editor: Wilkinsburg annexation
Regarding the article “Wilkinsburg annexation failure reflects merger hurdles for Pa.’s 2,560 municipalities” (May 10, TribLive): Annexation, merger and consolidation are not interchangeable terms. Annexation is dead, only consolidation and merger remain. PA Statute Title 53, Part II, Chapter 7, Subchapter C on Consolidation and Merger, defines consolidation as “The...
Editorial: Body cameras can protect police but only if policies allow it
Body cameras for police have become expected. In January, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum — an independent research group focused on law enforcement issues — pointed to how the devices changed over a 10-year period. There were 200 policing experts pulled together in 2013 to discuss this...
Westmoreland happenings: Strawberry festival, shredding event, basket bazaar, more
Fundraisers • The Braddock Trail Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a basket bazaar June 1 at Kecksburg Volunteer Fire Hall, 5128 Water St., Mt. Pleasant Township. Doors open at noon and ticket drawings will begin at 1:30 p.m. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by...
The Stroller, May 19, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Free shredding event planned Thursday A free mobile shredding event will...
Letter to the editor: Get our federal spending under control
We often complain about the costs of items we buy (inflation) or the taxes we pay (government spending). But are we doing our job to hold those who work for us in the government accountable? One problem is that our government obscures good comparative fiscal spending information. Here, I sum...
Pirates farm report for May 18, 2024: Henry Davis homers twice for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 19-21) outslugged Toledo (Tigers), 16-10. DH Henry Davis (.257) went 2 for 4 with two home runs and four RBIs. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.366) went 4 for 6 with adouble, his fourth home run, two runs scored and three RBIs. 2B Matt Gorski (.260) went 3 for...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 18, 2024
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Monday’s schedule Mt. Lebanon (16-4) vs. Butler (6-12) at Boyce Mayview Park, 4:30 p.m.; Hempfield (14-6) vs. Seneca Valley (10-8-1) at Plum, 7 p.m.; Pine-Richland (16-4) vs. Central Catholic (10-10) at Shaler, 3 p.m.; North Allegheny (14-5) vs. Norwin (11-9) at Boyce...
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper and Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyler Samide
Cheyenne Piper School: Ligonier Valley Class: Senior Sport: Softball Claim to fame: Piper, a right-handed pitcher, has thrown three consecutive no-hitters, including two in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs. She struck out 17 in a 1-0 win over Ellwood City in the quarterfinals after she fanned 14 in a perfect...
Daniel DePetris: Vladimir Putin has much to celebrate. But not the Russian people.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, the man who plunged Russia into a war that has proved far costlier than he anticipated, is riding high at the moment. Last week, Putin formally took office for a fifth term after a presidential election that the United States, Europe and international monitors widely regarded...
Playoff win proves emotional for North Hills softball
Faced with a frighteningly similar situation as a year ago, the North Hills softball team showed the resiliency that’s been a year in the making. Last season, the Indians were upset by No. 12 seed South Fayette in the WPIAL’s opening round of the Class 5A postseason. The loss stunned...
After regular season to remember, North Hills baseball jumps into playoff whirlwind
The last couple of months have been a positive whirlwind for Jon Pedrosky. And he’s hoping there’s more good developments to come. In February, just as the 2024 WPIAL baseball season got going, North Hills’ coach and his wife, Allie, welcomed their first child, a boy named Austin. “It’s been...
North Allegheny notebook: Track and field athletes shine at WPIAL meet
North Allegheny’s track and field athletes navigated rain drops and lengthy delays on the first day of the WPIAL individual championships May 15 and achieved a wealth of medals. Mackenzie Winning lived up to her surname and captured first place in the 400-meter run in 56.45 seconds, edging teammates Isabella...
Brooke D. Anderson: Put women in the rooms where it happens
Before I became the president of Pivotal Ventures, I spent most of my career in national security. In my roles at the United Nations, the White House and the State Department, I had the chance to work on big, audacious challenges with teams I deeply respected and admired. But as...
