Allegheny County News category, Page 182
Sharpsburg tech firm to launch program to boost marginalized people in the field
At Deeplocal’s offices in Sharpsburg stands a grandfather clock, wrapped in vines and otherworldly fragments from the Upside Down — another dimension that’s featured in the Netflix hit “Stranger Things.” The design firm created the 3D model, which mysteriously appeared on a street in Santa Monica, Calif., to count down...
Fitzgerald endorses Michael Lamb to replace him as Allegheny County Executive
Three-term Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has finally doled out support for who he wants to replace his position as the top elected official in the county. Fitzgerald, a Democrat, on Monday endorsed Pittsburgh Controller Michael Lamb in the Democratic primary for Allegheny County Executive. Fitzgerald is term-limited and has...
3 shot, 1 killed in fight between neighbors in Jefferson Hills
A man was shot to death and two other people were critically injured by gunfire during an altercation between neighbors on Sunday afternoon in Jefferson Hills, according to authorities. Jefferson Hills police and medics were dispatched to the 3000 block of Siler Drive at 4:10 p.m. for a 911 call...
Spokesperson: Teenagers facing criminal charges, ban after sneaking into Kennywood
Four teenagers who attempted to sneak into Kennywood by climbing over a fence on Saturday will face criminal charges, according to a spokesperson for the park. Communications manager Tasha Pokrzywa said the teenagers were spotted by the park’s new camera system “with AI technology” around 2 p.m. yesterday. Police and...
In mass shooting cases, stakes and emotions are high for prosecution and defense
William Difenderfer still remembers the day. It was a Friday. April 28, 2000. A Mt. Lebanon man went on a killing spree, fatally shooting five people from Western Pennsylvania because of their race and religion. Difenderfer, a well-known criminal defense attorney, lived in Mt. Lebanon. His children attended schools there....
Warhol Bridge to close Monday through Thursday nights starting Monday
The Andy Warhol (Seventh Street) Bridge will close from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday-Thursday nights — except during inclement weather and nearby special events — beginning on Monday. The Public Works Department says the overnight closures are expected to last at least three months. The closures are necessary...
Liberty Tunnel set for overnight closures starting Sunday
Extensive inspections and survey work will close the Liberty Tunnel inbound (northbound) in Pittsburgh overnight starting Sunday night, weather permitting. Overnight tunnel closures on the inbound side will happen from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, according to PennDOT. Tunnel closures on the outbound (southbound) side...
Outbound Fort Pitt Bridge and Tunnel closures still on for Saturday, Sunday nights
PennDOT has confirmed that overnight closures of the outbound (westbound) Fort Pitt Bridge are taking place as scheduled Saturday and Sunday night in Pittsburgh, weather permitting. Work scheduled for Friday night was postponed to the weekend . PennDOT says road crews will be working to remove pavement markings and installing...
Wilkinsburg man wanted on parole violation taken into custody
A Wilkinsburg man accused of violence against women has been taken into custody. Laron Robinson, 33, was wanted on a probation violation involving a 2022 case where he pleaded guilty to strangulation and making terroristic threats, Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus said Saturday. Robinson also is facing an active warrant from...
Penn Hills man killed in motorcycle accident
A Penn Hills man was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday afternoon in the 100 block of Castle Drive. Leslie Bennett, 76, was pronounced dead at the scene at around 4:49 p.m. by Penn Hills police. Bennett was the only person involved in the accident, according to Allegheny County 911...
Swissvale artist recognized at international juried painting competition
East Suburban Artists League member Cindy Berceli received an award for her pastel piece in the Faces 2023 International Juried Painting Awards. Berceli, of Swissvale, earned a Silver Award for her pieces, “Professor Molly,” a pastel portrait of a dog wearing reading glasses. Hosted by the Camelback Gallery in Scottsdale,...
‘Changed all of our lives’: Foundation provides $465K for Western Pa. students
As a single mother, Johnetta Higgins said she couldn’t afford to send her three kids to private school without help. She had started her children — James Cross, 13, Janiyah Cross, 10, and Jamel Cross, 7 — in public schools, but said they were “having a hard time” and weren’t...
Friday night work on outbound Fort Pitt Tunnel postponed
Motorists who regularly use the outbound Fort Pitt Bridge and Tunnel have been given somewhat of a reprieve. Work scheduled for tonight has been canceled and the bridge will remain open. Instead work will take place on Saturday and Sunday. PennDOT says road crews will be working to remove pavement...
New president named to Allegheny Valley Hospital
A new president has been named to lead Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison. Allegheny Health Network tapped Dr. Mark Rubino to head the campus. Rubino is the president of Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. He will maintain that responsibility as he also leads the 188-bed acute care hospital in the Natrona...
Etna council officials to consider plastic bag ban
The Borough of Etna may soon follow in the footsteps of cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in banning single-use plastic bags. Pittsburgh’s ban, approved last April, was to go into effect this spring but Mayor Ed Gainey said the city will delay enforcing it until Oct. 14. At its regular...
1 transported by ambulance after bus crashes into West Mifflin house
One person was transported by ambulance after a school bus crashed Thursday afternoon into a West Mifflin house, according to Allegheny County emergency officials. Emergency responders were called to the 1500 block of Homestead-Duquesne Road around 3:25 p.m. for a bus that had went off the road and crashed into...
Bridgeville man arrested in connection with sex assault of girl
A Bridgeville man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl has been taken into custody. The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office charged Zachary Kelly, 27, earlier this month with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault, and three counts of corruption of minors, court records show. Sheriff...
Arnold man sought on abuse of corpse charge arrested in New Kensington
An Arnold man police were looking for in connection with a body found in Scott Township last year was arrested Thursday morning in New Kensington, Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus said. Sheriff’s detectives and New Kensington police found Bradley Smith, 33, at a home on Sixth Street. He was...
Officials identify Moon Township man found dead inside drainage tunnel
A domestic disturbance led to the discovery of a dead man inside a drainage tunnel Wednesday in Moon Township. The medical examiner Thursday afternoon identified the man as Panayioti R. Rauseo, 35, of Moon Township. He was pronounced dead at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the area between Stoops Ferry Road...
Morning Roundup: Sunshine and temps into the 80s expected today
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 20, 2023: Sunshine and warm temps return Sunny conditions will dominate Thursday, with temperatures soaring into the 80s. National Weather Service meteorologist Lee Hendricks said the heat wave will remain through Friday, with overnight temps in the...
Long-term restrictions planned in Jefferson Hills for construction of Mon/Fayette Expressway
A portion of Clairton Road (Route 885) in Jefferson Hills, will be restricted to one lane periodically over the next three years, as needed, for construction of the Mon/Fayette Expressway, according to PennDOT. The traffic impact will begin Tuesday, April 25, and last until construction of this section, 53A1, ends...
Allegheny County early vote counter to open
The Allegheny County Election Division is opening its over-the-counter voting kiosk Thursday for people to complete and submit mail-in ballots for the May Primary Election. The kiosk is located in the Allegheny County Office Building in Downtown Pittsburgh and functions as a de facto early vote center where registered voters...
Three Rivers Arts Festival announces musical lineup, new layout
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a new location for the main stage and an expanded layout of the artist market. The Dollar Bank main stage will be relocated to Fort Duquesne Boulevard and Stanwix Street to give more access to a grass area and nearby food...
Peters man gets probation for death of infant son left in hot van for hours
A Peters man who left his infant in a hot van for hours in June pleaded guilty on Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter. Khang Nguyen, 33, was ordered to serve two years probation by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jill E. Rangos. He also pleaded to one count of reckless endangerment....
Bethel Park High School freshman continues to bring smiles to children
This Easter Bunny delivered more than baskets filled with toys, books and stuffed animals. He brought smiles. Inside each of the 75 containers, wrapped in plastic and tied with pink bows, were bright yellow plastic balls with a smiley face and Loopy Laura handmade smiley faces. They represent Smiles From...
