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KT Tunstall, Ashley Cooke lead Allegheny County summer concert series
Allegheny County announced its 2025 summer concert series, with a diverse lineup ranging from country to jazz to the British Invasion to funk. The free concerts, which start May 30, take place at either the South Park Amphitheater or the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater in Hampton. Rising country singer Ashley Cooke...
Lawsuit claims West Mifflin cops left hurt New Kensington man in holding cell without medical care, leading to death
West Mifflin police officers left a visibly injured assault victim untreated in a holding cell for more than nine hours after arresting him last summer, leading to his death three days later, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed Monday. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh,...
Wrong-way detection project starting on Route 28
PennDOT is set to begin installing wrong-way detection technology along Route 28 on Monday. The technology will be added to off-ramps in Pittsburgh, Millvale, Sharpsburg, Etna, Aspinwall, Shaler, O’Hara and Harmar. Shoulder restrictions will occur weekdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Millvale exit through Friday. Officials will...
Helping hands save North Allegheny teacher’s life during cardiac event
It was about 10:20 a.m., during fourth period on a recent Friday at North Allegheny Senior High School, and Rob Greenleaf was teaching his sociology class. He doesn’t remember what happened next. Nearby, Joy Manesiotis was teaching 11th grade mathematics that April 4 when students came in from Greenleaf’s room...
Woman critically hurt after being hit by pickup in Stowe
A woman was in critical condition on Sunday morning after being hit by a vehicle in Stowe, Allegheny County Police said. The collision in the 2100 block of Robinson Boulevard was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. The woman was hit by a pickup. The driver remained on scene, county police...
Julia Parsons, U.S. Navy code-breaker during World War II, dies
Julia Parsons, a U.S. Navy code-breaker during World War II who kept a military secret about her assignment for decades, including from her Army husband, Don, died April 18 A longtime resident of Forest Hills, she was 104. “Julia was a pioneer for women’s roles in American Society,” said Todd...
Braddock man arrested in connection with slaying of Penn Hills man amid heavy gunfire
A Braddock man has been charged with homicide and other crimes in connection with a fatal shooting Thursday of a Penn Hills man during a gun battle. Allegheny County Police arrested William Thomas “Zeno” Hurst, 39, on Friday. Online court documents indicate Hurst was denied bail and remains in the...
WESA, WYEP, WQED will persist despite Trump’s executive order, their leaders say
President Donald Trump’s attempt to defund NPR and PBS may remove about 5% from the budgets of television and radio stations contributed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. All things considered, it also would represent a minuscule cut in the federal budget, said Terry O’Reilly, president and CEO of Pittsburgh...
Prayers pour in for Pirates fan hurt in fall from PNC Park stands
A 20-year-old Pirates fan who fell 21 feet from the Clemente Wall in right field of PNC Park during Wednesday’s win against the Chicago Cubs remained in critical condition Friday. Friends and family of Kavan Markwood, who has ties to several Mon Valley towns including McKeesport and Liberty, didn’t respond...
Ross offers municipal building for electronics charging; dumpster to be set up for spoiled food, storm debris
Ross officials are inviting residents who remain without power from Tuesday’s deadly storm to stop by the township municipal building, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive, to use its WiFi and charge electronic devices. As of 3:30 p.m. Friday, more than 2,300 Duquesne Light customers in the 15237 ZIP code were without...
Shaler heart transplant recipient, cancer survivor preparing to walk Pittsburgh half-marathon for 2nd time
While some may dwell on the meaning of walking a mile in someone else’s shoes, Ron Davis has walked nearly 8,000 miles with someone else’s heart. The 56-year-old Shaler native and resident, who received a transplanted heart in January 2022, will add another 13.1 miles to his personal odometer on...
Penn Hills School District to distribute meals to residents impacted by storm
As storm recovery progresses, Penn Hills School District’s food services department will distribute meals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the high school, 309 Collins Drive. Schools will remain closed as cleanup and repair efforts continue throughout the district after Tuesday’s deadly storm knocked out power...
Around 150,000 remain without power as crews continue restoration work
Though power was restored to more than 300,000 customers in Western Pennsylvania since Tuesday’s severe weather, about 150,000 remained without electricity in the region as of 9:30 p.m. on Thursday. And Duquesne Light and West Penn Power said it will be at least several more days before power is restored...
Man fatally shot in Penn Hills, 2nd shooting victim stable
A man is dead and another hospitalized as a result of a shooting Thursday in Penn Hills. Allegheny County Police said they were called shortly after 4 p.m to the 100 block of Topaz Drive. First responders found a man deceased at the scene. A second shooting victim was transported...
Federal judge detains accused Hamas sympathizer from Moon
A former National Guard member accused of lying to the federal government, defacing Jewish religious property in Squirrel Hill and testing a pipe bomb in a State College forest will remain jailed pending trial because of concerns he might pose a threat. An FBI agent told a federal judge in...
Taco Bell manager sentenced to life for killing employee from Harrison
A Taco Bell manager who chased an employee off the Scott restaurant’s property and fatally shot him at a nearby business was sentenced Thursday to serve the rest of his life in prison with no chance for parole. Zairyre Simmons, 26, of Pittsburgh, apologized to the victim’s family and his...
McCandless Council approves 17-acre green space purchase next to Potter Park
McCandless Council approved a combined purchase of 17 acres from property adjacent to Potter Park for $475,000 at its April 28 meeting, creating one of the largest town-owned properties. Potter Park, off Harmony Road, currently sits at approximately 11 acres but will be expanded with the acquisition of the additional...
Home improvement: Bellevue business owner helps clients spruce up residences, businesses
Diana Edwards is a style consultant — for homes and businesses. Owner of LIME Painting North Pittsburgh, a luxury home painting and home improvement business, Edwards connects clients with the resources to spruce up their residence or business from adding a fresh coat of paint to an exterior or interior...
Billboard effort focuses on firefighting recruitment in Western Pa.
“Ordinary people trained to do the extraordinary.” That’s the message on a billboard along Perry Highway in McCandless, and Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company Chief Greg Quatchak hopes it will pique some interest. “Hopefully, we get a lot of inquiries,” Quatchak said. Ingomar’s phone number and website also are listed on...
3 Republicans vying for 2 Marshall supervisor seats in May primary
Editor’s note: The North Allegheny Journal is featuring candidate interviews only in contested races. Three Republicans are vying for two supervisor seats in Marshall for the May 20 primary. Here is a look at the candidates: Nina Faber Age: 50 Political affiliation: Republican Political experience: Nothing recent Education: Bachelor’s degree...
Gala gowns showcase North Allegheny teen’s flair for fashion
A mother-daughter moment with a needle and thread has turned into a lifelong passion for North Allegheny sophomore Sidney Rice. On display during the Garden Gala 2025: Down the Rabbit Hole fundraiser April 26 at Northland Public Library were two dresses crafted from the pages of a book, each looking...
Garden Gala draws more than 300 guests to raise money for Northland programs, services
Hundreds of guests went “down the rabbit hole” on April 26 for the 2025 Garden Gala at Northland Public Library, themed after the beloved literary classic “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. “We welcomed more than 300 guests on Saturday night, in addition to 20 food and beverage vendors,...
Photos: Downed trees and wires in Oakmont
Tuesday night’s storm downed wires and trees in Oakmont. The storm also damaged structures at Oakmont Country Club. See the photos. Related: • Photos: Pittsburgh and surrounding boroughs assess storm damage • Photos: Downed trees and wires in Oakmont • Photos: Storm cleanup in Regent Square • Photos: Storm damage...
Photos: Boyce Park in Plum sees downed trees, damage
Damage and clean up efforts were already underway at Boyce Park in Plum on Wednesday. See the photos. Related: • Photos: Pittsburgh and surrounding boroughs assess storm damage • Photos: Downed trees and wires in Oakmont • Photos: Storm cleanup in Regent Square • Photos: Storm damage on Logan Ferry...
Photos: Mt. Lebanon neighborhoods hit with damage, fallen trees
Residents in Mt. Lebanon dealt with fallen trees and wires on Wednesday after a severe storm hit the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday. Related • HEADLINE • Power companies expect restoration time to be 5-7 days in wake of storms • Photo gallery: Storm damage leaves residents cleaning up...
