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Officers bring gifts, holiday cheer during 14th annual Presents From PoliceVideo

When Aspinwall police Deputy Chief Michael Vith enters a room, it isn’t typically accompanied by whooping and applause. Then again, he’s not typically carrying a sack full of presents with Santa and Mrs. Claus trailing close behind. “It’s a little different from when we walked into the hospital, huh? Everyone’s...
PitCare Meals on Wheels delivers comfort, conversation, a few surprises ahead of holidays

Dec. 18 was a special day for PitCare Meals on Wheels recipients. In addition to the standard hot meal and bagged lunch, everyone received a cozy blanket, courtesy of St. Regis Parish in Trafford, and a “blizzard bag,” which was donated by the Monroeville Rotary. As the name suggests, the...
Northland Public Library’s $4 million renovation complete; open house set sometime in January

Just in time for the new year, the much-anticipated “New Northland” has opened its updated and expanded space, according to an announcement from the library Dec. 19. Northland Public Library’s two-story building extension, new accessible lower-level entrance, expanded and dedicated teen space, coffee shop and more were set to open...
Recycle your Christmas trees here in Allegheny County

The Allegheny County Parks Department will again offer its Christmas Tree Recycling Program this holiday season. Residents can drop off natural Christmas trees from Friday through Jan. 18, at any of the county’s nine parks. Drop-off is available daily from 8 a.m. until dusk. All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands...
North Allegheny fourth grader’s holiday vision wins Downtown hotel’s annual card contest

A vision of snowy woods and candy canes came to mind for a North Allegheny student, whose design won Omni William Penn Hotel’s annual holiday card contest this year. Charlotte Neumann, a fourth grader at Bradford Woods Elementary School, was one of the 56 students from the school who submitted...
Retired electrician finds beauty in profession with art inspired by Tesla, Edison, ‘Star Trek’

Although he didn’t get started until his early 30s, Bruce Senchesen has made more than 100 sculptures using circuit boards, plastics, wires and various electronics. Sometimes the parts are new, but mostly Senchesen uses old pieces from thrift shops or the hardware store. “I look for oddball components,” the Monroeville...
Morning Roundup: Missing teen in Derry; stabbing in Carrick; break-in in Apollo

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 23: _______________________________________ Teen missing in Derry Pennsylvania State Police are seeking help to find a missing teen from Westmoreland County. Officers were called at about 9:30 p.m. to Derry Township after Kia Schuler was reported missing. An...
Holiday house tour in Penn Hills raises $4,500 to resurface neighborhood park’s sports court

Wreaths, bows, stars, snowflakes, glowing lights, sparkly ornaments, nutcrackers, angels, snowmen and, of course, Christmas trees were all on display as Crescent Hills residents decked their halls for the Crescent Hills Civic Association’s 2025 Holiday House Tour on Dec. 13. Guests basked in the warm holiday spirit reflected in six...
McCandless leaders approve master site development plan for community’s parks

A master site development plan shaping the future of McCandless’ parks and recreation programs for the next decade was approved by council members on Dec. 15. Pashek+MTR, a Pittsburgh-based Landscape Planning Firm, was hired by the town’s council in August 2024 to lead the development of master site plans for...
Tax trifecta: Pittsburgh property owners take it on the chin

For Pittsburgh property owners, there’s no escaping a triple tax whammy. The city and school district are raising property taxes in 2026, piling on the pain of a 36% hike by Allegheny County that took effect this year. With the three tax increases, a Pittsburgh resident with a property assessed...
Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $770,000 sold in Shaler

Someone who purchased a Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket at the Giant Eagle in Shaler for the Sunday, Dec. 21, drawing is $770,000 richer, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday. The winning ticket was sold at the supermarket along Butler Plank Road. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for...
Woman killed when tree falls on car in White Oak

A 45-year-old woman was killed after a tree fell on her car Sunday in White Oak, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The crash happened at about 3:45 p.m. along the 3000 block of Jacks Run Road. The condition of a man inside the vehicle was not released. A witness...
Former Mary’s Vine wine lounge hits the market for $5.3 million in Rankin

A former family-owned and -operated upscale wine lounge and restaurant is for sale in Rankin. Mary’s Vine closed in October. A Facebook post last week announced that the business, housed in a former Catholic church, is on the market for $5.3 million. Listing agent Jim Jarrett of Berkshire Hathaway Home...
Morning Roundup: Police pursuit in the South Side; serious fire in New Castle

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Dec. 22: _______________________________________ Juvenile accused of leading police on chase Pittsburgh police were led early Monday on a high-speed chase near East Carson Street in the South Side that ended with the suspect’s vehicle crashing into a home....
Wilmerding woman shot and killed in McKeesport

A Wilmerding woman was shot and killed late Sunday, according to Allegheny County Police. The victim was identified as Lisa Sharnell Epps, 50, by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Emergency crews were called at about 8:50 p.m. to the 500 block of Pirl Street in McKeesport. Responders found Epps,...
Owners of Franklin Park Mexican restaurant say they will rebuild after fire

A Mexican restaurant in Franklin Park is closed for repairs following a kitchen fire last week. Owners of Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant said on their Facebook page that repairs are expected to take at least a couple of months and that they expect to reopen in 2026. “We will miss...

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