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North Hills School District holding town hall to discuss Indian mascot future
Like other school districts that have used an Indian as their mascot, North Hills School District will host a town hall for residents to voice their thoughts regarding a possible change to its mascot. It will be held at the North Hills High School auditorium at 6 p.m. June 22....
McCandless officials considering changes to ward boundaries
McCandless officials are considering changes to ward boundaries based on recent census data. The town’s 2022 reapportionment committee met late last month to review preliminary information about how ward populations could be rebalanced based on 2020 census results, said McCandless Planning and Development Director RJ Susko. Some wards, she explained,...
Infant who died in Upper St. Clair after being left in vehicle for hours is identified
A 3-month-old boy died Thursday after police said he was left inside a vehicle for several hours in Upper St. Clair. Allegheny County Police Lt. Venerando Costa said in a statement Friday that it will be up to District Attorney’s Office as to whether charges are filed in the child’s...
Comfort Inn in Wilkins evacuated after small fire in laundry room
Burning rags led to the evacuation of the Comfort Inn in Wilkins on Thursday afternoon. Volunteer firefighters from several communities responded to the hotel off Rodi Road shortly before 3:40 p.m. “We were alerted by management to smoke in the building in a three-story hotel,” Wilkins Fire Chief Jason Davis...
Medical examiner releases identity of pedestrian hit, killed on Route 286 in Plum
Authorities have released the identity of a man who died after being hit by a vehicle along Route 286 in Plum last Monday night. Nicholas Edward Witucki, 36, of Pittsburgh was struck shortly after 11 p.m. June 6 while walking along Golden Mile Highway in the borough’s Holiday Park section....
Sealing proposed jury questionnaire in Tree of Life case just the latest document hidden from public view
Attorneys for the government and defense in the criminal case involving the mass shooting at Tree of Life synagogue filed a joint motion this week to submit their proposed jury questionnaire under seal. The motion was docketed at 11:13 a.m. Monday. The judge granted the request less than six hours...
Death penalty option remains against man accused of killing Uber driver
A judge on Thursday ruled against the Allegheny County Public Defender’s office in its bid to prohibit the district attorney from seeking death against the man accused of killing an Uber driver in February. The public defender’s office, which is representing Calvin Crew on homicide charges in the Feb. 10...
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank receives baby formula for distribution
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank recently received about 2,600 cans of infant formula from a California-based nonprofit to help families feed their children during the formula shortage. “No one should ever have to worry that they won’t be able to feed their baby,” said Charlese McKinney, food bank director...
Robert Morris considering whether to ditch Colonials team name
Robert Morris University officials said they are considering whether to keep the name Colonials after another university recently announced its decision to nix the same moniker. George Washington University recently announced it is looking to change the name Colonials, which has been used since 1926. Opponents of the name said...
Leet police chief on leave sues township, alleging political retaliation
The police chief of Leet sued the township this week, alleging commissioners placed him on administrative leave because of his support of their political opponents, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday. Michael Molinaro, a Leet officer since 2013 and chief since March 2021, said in the lawsuit the township...
Police detain man seen running from McKees Rocks house fire
A man was detained by police after he was seen running from a house fire in McKees Rocks Wednesday night, Allegheny County Police said. Police did not identify the man, or say if he was placed under arrest or charged with any crimes. According to police, a domestic disturbance at...
Pittsburgh to hold World Refugee Day celebration Monday
Members of Pittsburgh’s refugee and immigrant community will gather in Schenley Plaza on Monday to celebrate World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month. The family friendly event, organized by Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) with support from other agencies, will run from 4-8 p.m. It will bring people together...
South Park Wave Pool to open, hiring lifeguards
The South Park Wave Pool will open Friday after delays caused by concrete installation and other upkeep. The pool is still hiring lifeguards at a starting rate of $16 an hour. Lifeguard candidates must be at least 15 years old, have current lifeguard and CPR certifications and pass an aquatics...
FBI seeks ID of suspect in recent Reserve Township bank robbery, Shaler robbery in 2017
The FBI in Pittsburgh and Reserve Township police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man who robbed a Reserve Township bank last month, the same suspect they believe may have robbed a Shaler bank five years ago. Investigators said they saw similarities between the man who robbed the...
Police: Treasurer withdrew more than $10K from Plum parent-teacher organization account
The treasurer of a Plum elementary school’s parent-teacher organization is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the organization through a series of ATM withdrawals in the spring, according to the charges against him. Omarr Moses, 32, of Monroeville, is charged with theft and device fraud in connection with the...
Jean-Marc Chatellier looking to sell his French bakery in Millvale
That reliable Frenchman who patrons have watched behind the counter for 30 years creating his sweet desserts and lovingly layering sheets of buttery dough for croissants is selling Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery in Millvale. And not to just anyone. “There are people who have wanted to buy the business to...
Duquesne shooting suspects surrenders
A McKeesport man suspected of shooting a woman in McKeesport on Saturday has been jailed after turning himself into authorities on Tuesday, Allegheny County Police said. The suspect, Deandre Hawkins, 28, is accused of shooting the woman in the arm and wrist at about 4:15 p.m. Saturday at the intersection...
Monroeville VA clinic expected to serve up to 10,000 veterans annually
Veterans Affairs officials are certainly proud of the work done at their flagship hospital in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. But they’re also well aware of the drawbacks elderly veterans face when walking up the aptly-named “Cardiac Hill” to their appointments. “There are a lot of steep hills, and in bad weather...
5 things to know about Flag Day
Many Americans associate Flag Day with happiness because it generally falls on or around the last day of school on June 14. Despite that joyful coincidence, Flag Day stands for something far more significant with origins that date back centuries. The fact that school usually was out by the time...
Man found shot dead in Penn Hills
A man was shot and killed in Penn Hills early Tuesday. Allegheny County Police said the shooting was reported in the 200 block of Crescent Pines Drive around 1:50 a.m. First responders found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The...
Dr. Mehmet Oz ‘all-in’ for Senate run as he courts support in Bethel Park
Dr. Mehmet Oz turned his focus to November’s general election during a rally Monday where he spoke to vocal supporters in Pittsburgh’s South Hills about why they should choose him to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. The “Victory in November” rally at Level 20 in Bethel Park attracted a...
Former Shaler teacher charged in Capitol riot will remain in custody pending trial
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., again denied a request for pretrial release for a former Shaler substitute teacher charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Robert Morss, who has been in custody since his arrest, is scheduled for trial in August. He filed a motion for reconsideration of...
Police searching for McKeesport man who they said attacked, shot woman at Duquesne bar
Police are searching for a McKeesport man who they said attacked and shot a woman outside a Duquesne bar over the weekend, according to the charges against him. Deandre Hawkins, 28, is charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault in connection with the attack on the 34-year-old woman early Saturday....
Shop, Dine, Play, Escape: The Waterfront … your Destination Place
Every day of summer provides a new opportunity for fun. Whether it’s shopping for new summer clothes, sharing a round of drinks with friends, or enjoying outdoor live music on a Saturday afternoon, there’s so much to do when the weather is nice. For more active people, it’s refreshing to...
Man in critical condition after Swissvale shooting
A man sustained critical injuries in a shooting in Swissvale on Sunday morning. Emergency dispatchers were called at 10:42 a.m. for the report of a shooting in the 2200 block of South Braddock Avenue, Allegheny County police said. First responders found a man who had been shot in the abdomen....
