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North Hills School District proposed budget carries 4.17% property tax increase
A near-maximum property tax increase is included in North Hills School District’s proposed $101.6 million budget for the 2026-27 school year. As proposed, the district’s property tax rate would increase by about 4.17%, or 0.85 mills, from 20.37 to 21.22 mills. That’s just under the district’s state-imposed inflation limit of...
Term limits gain traction in Allegheny County
Support for imposing term limits on Allegheny County officials has become a bipartisan issue, despite concerns from some experts that the move could weaken accountability. “Term limits are not a partisan issue,” said Lisa Buckiso, chair of the West Jefferson Hills Republican Committee. “I think it’s a good thing.” The...
Carnegie man in ICE custody granted bond hearing by judge
A U.S. District judge has ruled that an Ecuadorian immigrant and Carnegie resident arrested in January is entitled to a bond hearing in immigration court. Luis Gilberto Loja Mayancela, 24, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while on his way to work Jan. 15 despite having protective status...
Century III Mall site demolition wrapping up soon, Zappala says
Approximately 90% of the former Century III Mall site has been demolished, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said this week. “We’ve got one building that I’m familiar with (at) Century III that is not down,” he said. “The other structures have been taken down, so that aspect...
Wilkinsburg man charged with threatening Trump, family of senator
A Wilkinsburg man was charged in federal court on Friday with threatening to kill President Donald Trump and a senator’s daughter in a series of voicemails made in recent weeks. Raymond Eugene Chandler III was arrested at his home and is charged with two felonies. The criminal complaint, filed by...
Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Penn Hills
If you purchased a Powerball lottery ticket at Smoker Friendly in Penn Hills, you might want to check it. A Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the Wednesday, April 29, drawing was sold at the store along Rodi Road, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The ticket matched all five of...
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
A look at each of the homicides that have occurred in Allegheny County in 2026: Jan. 13: John Jackson John Jackson, 31, was found fatally shot with a gunshot wound to the head in Wilkinsburg. Jason “Flame” Moran, 41, was arrested March 2 and has been charged with homicide. Read...
Don McLean, Tito Puente Jr., The Fixx highlight Allegheny County summer concert seriesVideo
Allegheny County officials have announced the 2026 summer concert series lineups for Hartwood Acres in Hampton and the South Park Amphitheater. The concerts will feature offerings from local food trucks as well as beverages from Hop Farm Brewing and Black Dog Wine at every performance, which take place at 6...
NFL Draft road closures to continue into first full week of May
More NFL Draft-related road closures will continue through midweek as crews dismantle event infrastructure across Pittsburgh’s North Shore. On Friday, Visit Pittsburgh, the city’s tourism agency, announced six North Shore roads will remain closed from Saturday through Wednesday. Pittsburgh set an all-time NFL Draft attendance record last week, drawing 805,000...
Zappala threatens charges against bank linked to problematic West Mifflin apartment complex
After 14 months with little progress addressing deteriorating living conditions at the Mon View Heights housing complex in West Mifflin, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said he is prepared to take a more aggressive approach. The complex, which has failed repeated inspections, is infested with raccoons, skunks,...
McCandless opts to extend contract with Waste Management for next 2 years
Trash pickup for McCandless residents will remain with Waste Management for the next two years, with a slight fee increase in 2027 and 2028, as approved by council members at their April 27 meeting. Waste Management prices for McCandless residents, currently at $23.79 per month, will increase to $24.66 in...
Proposed Hampton Township schools budget raises taxes 3.47%
Hampton school officials will consider a proposed budget that raises taxes 3.47% next year. The proposed $68.8 million spending plan would increase the school district’s millage rate from 23.93 mills to 24.75 mills, said Jeff Kline, co-director of administrative services. A home at Hampton’s median assessed property value of $176,500...
Public hearing set for new development on Westinghouse site in Churchill
Churchill officials will host a public hearing Monday for a set of zoning amendments that would pave the way for a walkable mixed-use development complex at the site of the former Westinghouse Research and Technology Park. The development project by Commonwealth Commercial Real Estate, dubbed Legacy Crossing, was first presented...
Police charge 4 in brazen gunpoint heist at Wilmerding vape shop
Four suspects have been charged — but only one apprehended — for armed robbery after stealing $25,000 worth of merchandise from a Wilmerding vape shop earlier this month. Police said the group — Israel Creath, 19, of North Versailles; Jaamayl Crosby, 20, of Pittsburgh; Jaamar Crosby, 17, of Dayton, Ohio;...
CK Mart in Sharpsburg hit with violations by county Health Department
A Sharpsburg convenience store was hit with several violations by the Allegheny County Health Department. CK Mart at 501 N. Main St. underwent an inspection April 27 where it was dinged for high-risk foodborne illness, according to the county report. The inspector found rodent-contaminated ramen packages along with rodent droppings...
Divine Redeemer Parish may sue Sewickley if not permitted to demolish Herbst House
Sewickley council may face a federal lawsuit if it does not approve the demolition of a former convent known as the Herbst House. The building is owned by Divine Redeemer Parish and is located along Walnut Street in one of the borough’s historic districts. Parish attorney Robert Ridge brought up...
Police say Monroeville man chased shoplifters with his car, hit 1
Clairton police have charged a Monroeville man with assault, saying he chased down two juveniles with his car and hit one of them last week in Clairton. Ahmed Aziz, 60, of Monroeville was charged with four counts of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, reckless endangering and related traffic...
Shaler contractor accused of fraud, not completing home repairs
A Shaler contractor is accused of not completing a home repair job after a dispute over the color of the windows the homeowner wanted. Shaler police charged Kevin Gray, 36, owner of KG Contracting, on April 28 with felony counts of deceptive or fraudulent business practices and home improvement fraud....
Allegheny County launches plan to expand childcare programs
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Wednesday announced a new initiative that aims to create 5,000 childcare and after-school seats across the county over the next five years. “This isn’t just about creating more spots for childcare, it’s about building a stronger, more resilient system that supports providers and one...
Deluzio questions ICE arrest of Carnegie man
The detention of a Carnegie man by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has prompted a local congressman to demand answers about why he was arrested despite holding protective status and having no prior criminal record. U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, posted on social media about the ICE arrest of...
Allegheny County develops EMS grant proposal as providers sound alarm
Allegheny County Council unanimously voted Tuesday to advance a grant program to help struggling emergency medical providers pay for equipment repairs and upgrades. The proposal, introduced by Councilwoman Suzanne Filiaggi, would allow the 32 members of the County EMS Council to apply for grants of about $30,000 for emergency equipment...
Preserving Vinyl rebrands its 2nd New Ken shop as a bargain outlet, opens Dormont record storeVideo
Preserving Record Shop owner AJ Rassau has been waiting years for CDs to hit the mainstream again, so when the opportunity to buy 250,000 from an online collector and retailer presented itself, he took the chance. The CDs are now on sale at Preserving Vinyl bargain outlet on Fifth Avenue...
Students return to Shaler Area Middle School after fire alarm prompts evacuation
Shaler Area Middle School was briefly evacuated Wednesday morning when an automated fire alarm went off, a district spokeswoman said. The alarm at the school on Mt. Royal Boulevard went off about 8:44 a.m., spokeswoman Carrie Butler said. A high water sensor, along with dust from work being done on...
$3M state grant to help support redevelopment of Mt. Alvernia in Millvale, Shaler
A $3 million state grant will support the $100 million redevelopment of Mt. Alvernia in Millvale and Shaler. The money comes from the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s mixed-use revitalization grant program. Created in 2024, the program provides grants and loans to help with increasing mixed-use development across...
Allegheny County Council condemns multistate power grid operator for slow approval process
Allegheny County Council issued a letter to PJM Interconnection on Tuesday criticizing the multistate power grid manager for failing to upgrade its approval process after it received a federal citation. PJM, the power grid operator that manages Pennsylvania’s electricity grid along with a dozen other states, was cited by federal...
