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Roots Natural Kitchen debuts in Scott
What was once Bruegger’s Bagels in Scott Township is now a new, fast-casual, healthy-food restaurant. Roots Natural Kitchen opened at 1644 Cochran Road in late July. The Scott location has a drive-thru window; dining room; and delivery, catering and pickup options. “Roots Natural Kitchen is a fast-casual, salads and grain...
Spared kitchen cabinet from Ukraine inspiration for Aspinwall mini art display
When Aspinwall business owner Debbie McManus viewed a photograph of a bombed-out apartment with an intact kitchen cabinet in Ukraine in 2022, she grew inspired to honor the people of Ukraine with a commissioned miniature display titled “Be Strong Like This Kitchen Cabinet.” McManus owns Lynlott Miniatures Dollhouse Junction on...
BMW of Sewickley under new ownership
BMW of Sewickley has a new owner who is no stranger to the automotive industry. Taso Theodorou started selling cars as a teenager in Chicago, and said the journey to Western Pennsylvania has been a smooth one. “I’ve had a little bit of time to get out there and go...
Bethel Park students entering last school year in 6 district buildings
When students report to Bethel Park schools on Aug. 21 for the first day of classes, it will mark the end of an era as the final year for education at six of the district’s buildings. Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Memorial and William Penn elementary schools are scheduled...
Market’s Christmas in July theme channels thoughts of cooler weather with foam ‘snow’
The 90-degree temperatures didn’t dampen the jolly for patrons of the Christmas in July Farmers Market on July 24 at The Block Northway in Ross. Food trucks, local artists, bakers and candymakers were setting the gift-buying course early — on a date alerting shoppers that Christmas Eve is a mere...
Fatal Plum house explosion spurs lawsuits by insurers for Rustic Ridge homeowners
Lawsuits were filed Thursday on behalf of insurance companies representing three dozen homeowners in Plum whose properties were affected by the fatal 2023 house explosion in the Rustic Ridge development. The two complaints, filed in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, name as defendants Penneco Oil Co.; Peoples Natural Gas; A.O....
Plum native named Arlington National Cemetery superintendent
John G. Knapp has a long history of serving his country. His next act of service will be as superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery, a final resting place for many of America’s fallen heroes and prominent figures, symbolizing the nation’s history and honoring those who served. “Arlington National Cemetery serves...
Sewickley Shoe Repair to be featured in documentary
In the Sewickley Shoe Repair on Beaver St., Mario Ulizzi toils among rows of worn shoes and boots. The cobbler meticulously works various leathers, sometimes for hours, doing the work by hand. Ulizzi can replace a sole, bring back the shine, put on a new heel, make scuff marks disappear...
O’Hara resident joins charity swim in Monongahela River
Lizabeth “Libby” Ernharth of O’Hara is a lifelong swimmer about to experience a swimming first — she’s going to swim in the Monongahela River. Ernharth, 53, is set to participate in a non-competitive five-mile Mon River Mission charity swim on Aug. 2. Ernharth has plenty of memories spending time on...
Morning Roundup: Police say Butler man was DUI when he hit another man in driveway
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Thursday, July 31: Police say Butler man was DUI when he hit another man in driveway Pennsylvania State Police charged a man they allege was driving under the influence when he fatally struck a pedestrian. The wreck occurred around...
Police say man killed himself after shooting woman in McKeesport
Allegheny County Police say they believe a man shot a woman before taking his own life early Thursday morning in McKeesport. County 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2300 block of Grandview Avenue just before 12:30 a.m. First responders found a man and a woman with gunshot wounds...
Penn Hills man cultivates passion for life, travel through production company
James “Jazz” Byers calls himself a professional wanderer. It’s hard to find a more accurate title to fit the man who has biked across the United States and in the South Pole, went backcountry skiing in Antarctica and spent time in Chile, Germany, Taiwan, the Netherlands and other countries. Byers’...
Monroeville Mischief Makers offer a fun spin on crafting
They are Monroeville’s mischief makers, but not in the traditional sense. A group of 12 working and retired individuals — the oldest member, Marie Bair, is 94 — the Mischief Makers enjoy socializing and celebrating creativity. Their latest creations — a round robin exercise involving fabric — will be showcased...
Oakmont man faces vandalism charge after broken sprinkler floods police station’s cells
An Oakmont man is facing multiple charges, including a felony charge of institutional vandalism, after causing more than $5,000 in damage to the Penn Hills Police Department. According to a criminal complaint, after being detained about 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, Daniel Brockhoff, 63, allegedly broke the overhead sprinkler in...
2 accused of stealing gaming machine money from Marshall bar to pay restitution of $24,000
Two men accused of breaking into a Marshall bar and taking more than $24,000 from gaming machines each pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charges Wednesday, July 30, according to court records. Patrick Adam O’Malley, 28, of Shaler and Ryan Joseph Stermon, 44, of Pine were each required to pay about...
Marshall OKs update of land use regulations, includes provision for townhouses on Route 910
A two-year process to update and reorganize Marshall’s land use regulations has come to an end. And the ordinances include a provision that will allow for townhouses to be built where single-family homes have long stood on a stretch of busy Route 910. No residents spoke, and there was no...
JCPenney stores in Westmoreland and Robinson malls to be sold but will remain open
Two JCPenney stores in Western Pennsylvania will be sold to a private equity firm near Boston about five years after the retailer filed for bankruptcy, but those stores will remain open. JCPenney’s locations in Westmoreland Mall and the Mall at Robinson will be among 119 stores sold to Onyx Partners...
Hockey mom charged after scuffle with teen ref at RMU sports complex
Nobody dropped the gloves, but a confrontation earlier this month between a hockey mom and a teenage referee at a Neville Island ice rink has led to a court date. Andrea Bucci, 38, of Franklin Park is facing assault charges and was banned from the Robert Morris University Island Sports...
Hockey mom charged after scuffle with teen ref at RMU sports complex
Nobody dropped the gloves, but a confrontation this month between a hockey mom and a teenage referee at a Neville Island ice rink has led to a court date. Andrea Bucci, 38, of Franklin Park is facing assault charges and was banned from the Robert Morris University Island Sports Complex...
Brentwood man gets house arrest, probation for pulling gun on Amazon driver
A Brentwood man who pulled a gun on an Amazon delivery driver because she was blocking his driveway will serve six months on home detention followed by three years of probation. During Brian Dengler’s sentencing Wednesday, his lawyer blamed his client’s conduct on drinking. Dengler, 66, pleaded guilty on March...
Woodland Hills administration to move operations to high school building in Churchill
The Woodland Hills School District administration is moving its operations from North Braddock to the Woodland Hills High School on Greensburg Pike in Churchill. The new administration is set to be in place at the start of the school year. The move comes after the Woodland Hills School District approved...
Woman identified as victim on fatal Route 51 crash
A 20-year-old woman has been identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office as the victim of a fatal accident last Friday, July 25 along Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. Kayleigh Brosius of Elizabeth Township was killed in the multi-vehicle accident in the 1400 block of Route 51 around 6:20...
Northern Allegheny Rotary Club presents comfort bags to McCandless police
McCandless police have a new tool to help people in crisis thanks to the Northern Allegheny Rotary Club. The 21-member service club presented 20 comfort bags to McCandless police Chief Ryan Hawk and Lt. Eric Egli on July 29 at Walnut Grill in Pine, where the club meets every Tuesday...
Allegheny County seeks input from Tarentum residents on climate action plan
Allegheny County representatives will be in Tarentum on Thursday seeking input on the county’s recently launched climate action plan. “We’re trying to meet folks where they are and get their thoughts on the vision and value of the plan,” said Brittany Prischak, director of the county’s Department of Sustainability. The...
Police: 2-year-old child drowns in Stowe Township pool
A 2-year-old child drowned in a pool in Stowe Township, according to police. Allegheny County Police said the drowning occurred in the 1100 block of 12th Street shortly after 7 p.m. Monday. They said first responders found residents performing CPR on the child, who was taken to a nearby hospital...
