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Bethel Park man shot brother before trying to kill himself, police say
Allegheny County Police said they have charged a 47-year-old Bethel Park man for shooting his brother before trying to kill himself in January. Despite being shot in the chest and face, Seth Michael Zimmerman’s brother was able to call 911 for help and say who had shot him, police said...
‘They can sense the tension in our society’: Rep. Summer Lee speaks to Gateway 5th graders, tours renovated facility
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee didn’t mince words Tuesday afternoon when a Gateway Middle School student asked the Swissvale Democrat what Congress’ biggest challenge is right now. “Can I be honest?” Lee said. “The president.” Lee, D-Swissvale, spoke with Gateway’s fifth grade class about her career path, achieving goals and the...
Burghers Brewing to open new flagship location in Millvale
After more than a year of work, Burghers Brewing Co. is poised to open next week what co-owner Neil Glausier calls a “stainless steel cathedral” as its flagship location in Millvale. The brewery, located at 400 Grant Ave., will take over as the primary brewing location for the local beer...
Shooting victim found dead in cemetery in McKeesport
Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting Monday in McKeesport, according to a statement released Monday afternoon by the Allegheny County Police Department. Police activity is underway along Pirl Street and police confirmed an unidentified male was found in the McKeesport Versailles cemetery around 10:45 a.m. with a...
Fox Chapel couple share volunteer duties for weekly foodshare outreach in Sharpsburg
A retired couple from Fox Chapel are committed to providing food assistance to residents living in Sharpsburg who often face food challenges living in a food desert, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines as a low-income geographic area with a large share of residents who don’t have access to...
Paul Whelan describes life after nearly six years in Russian captivity
Former Marine Paul Whelan said, even though he’s been back in the United States since August — after more than five years of Russian captivity — his reintegration into American society continues. “Everything’s familiar, but you still have to get used to it,” Whelan said in an interview with TribLive...
Fire contained at Pittsburgh airport construction site
An afternoon trailer fire at Pittsburgh International Airport resulted in no injuries and no service disruptions, officials said Saturday. The fire was reported just after noon in the construction site at the airport. “Airport crews have extinguished the fire, which was contained to a single trailer near the parking area...
Fogel completes medical evaluation in Texas, sends message of gratitude to supportersVideo
Former Oakmont teacher Marc Fogel, freed from more than three years of Russian captivity on Tuesday, has completed the first phase of his reintegration to freedom in the United States. In a message he sent to his attorney, Sasha Phillips, late Friday, Fogel said he had completed the medical phase...
Final 2 owners of Mon View Heights housing complex are arraigned on criminal charges
Two New York men accused of stealing nearly $600,000 earmarked for a West Mifflin housing complex were arraigned Friday. Moshe “Mark” Silber, 36, and Frederick Schulman, 73, appeared virtually for the appearance on charges of theft, receiving stolen property, dealing in the proceeds of illegal activity, criminal conspiracy and related...
Police charge Munhall man who fought with cops before officer shot him in police holding cell
A man was charged Friday with fighting with authorities and choking a Munhall police officer before the officer shot him last week inside a police holding cell in the borough’s municipal building. Munhall police initially took Christopher Allie, 38, of Munhall into custody after a violent domestic dispute on East...
2 more arrests made in March 2024 gunfight in Wilkinsburg that killed teenage bystander
Allegheny County Police arrested two men Friday who they say helped escalate a social media beef into a homicide last March when they fired multiple shots at a group of women fighting in Wilkinsburg, and instead struck and killed a teenage bystander. Eugene Camp, 22, of Whitehall and Omar Campbell,...
Bird-watchers flock to eagle cam at U.S. Steel Irvin works
The eagle cam has landed in West Mifflin, and viewership is soaring. During the last 48 hours, more than 8,000 people tuned in to watch Stella the bald eagle after she laid her first egg in a nest outside U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works-Irvin Plant on Thursday night. U.S. Steel...
Residents in Collier’s Rennerdale neighborhood petition for better electric service
Residents in several Collier neighborhoods say that when inclement weather is forecast, they can all but expect to lose power. “Our group of Collier Township neighborhoods — including, but not limited to, Walkers Mill, Rennerdale, Rennerdale Highlands, Barrington Manor, the homes along McMichael Road and other newer housing plans —...
Penn Hills teachers vote to authorize strike
Members of the Penn Hills Education Association have voted in favor of a strike authorization. According to a news release from the association, the vote Feb. 13 resulted in favor by a super majority after a year of bargaining with the district. “This is certainly not the point we wanted...
Americans freed from Russia and Venezuela describe challenges likely facing Fogel
Matthew Heath, who was imprisoned in Venezuela for two years, has an idea of what Marc Fogel went through during his captivity in Russia. But Trevor Reed lived it. Heath and Reed, both arrested on sham charges and held for years by a foreign government, spoke with TribLive this week...
Diesel from Route 28 tanker accident leaves sheen throughout Allegheny and Ohio rivers
Groups are monitoring the region’s waterways and wildlife after a tanker accident on Route 28 spilled 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel. While authorities are working to mitigate the impact of Tuesday’s accident, which sent large amounts of fuel into Pine Creek and later the Allegheny River, sheens of diesel can...
Animal Friends plans to increase presence, programming in Sharpsburg
Animal Friends, an Ohio Township-based nonprofit dedicated to helping pets and their owners, wants to expand programming in Sharpsburg. Discussions are underway between leaders of the no-kill shelter and borough entities including the Sharpsburg Community Library and Roots of Faith, a nonprofit ministry of Faith United Methodist Church in Fox...
Morning Roundup: Firefighters called to blaze in Jefferson Hills
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Feb. 14: Firefighters respond to Jefferson Hills blaze Firefighters were called to a home fire early Friday morning in Jefferson Hills. The blaze was reported juts before 1 a.m. along Village Green Drive, according to TribLive news partner...
Allegheny County property tax bills lack new payment deadlines
Allegheny County residents will begin receiving 2025 real estate tax bills this week, but deadline information in the enclosed bulletins is wrong because of last-minute changes, according to County Treasurer Erica Rocchi Brusselars. On Tuesday night, Allegheny County Council voted to extend property tax deadlines by about a month, including...
Mon View Heights owner from New York, charged in $580K theft, surrenders in West Mifflin
One of three men from New York accused of stealing $580,000 related to the Mon View Heights housing complex in West Mifflin surrendered to authorities on Thursday. Jonathan Liani, 39,was arraigned and is free on $250,000 unsecured bail, according to court records. Allegheny County detectives said in court papers filed...
Shaler Area parents, administration talk increased security at school board meeting
At the first meeting of the Shaler Area School Board following an incident on Jan. 30 where a student brought a handgun on a school bus, tempers were mild as parents and administration discussed safety measures. The meeting took place in the Shaler Area Middle School library, a bigger venue...
Mercurio’s pizza chef takes home win competing in Italy
A trio of local Italian siblings are celebrating their sister’s pizza-making prowess and subsequent win in an international pizza competition. Anna Crucitt and Michael and Joe Mecurio co-own and operate Mercurio’s, known for authentic homemade Neapolitan pizza and artisan gelato, with locations in Shadyside and O’Hara. Crucitt recently won first...
Stolen car in Shaler used in attempted gun shop burglary in Mercer County
One of the cars stolen in Shaler on the night of Feb. 8 or morning of Feb. 9 was used in the attempted burglary of a gun shop in Stoneboro, Mercer County, according to Shaler police Chief Sean Frank. On Feb. 9, Shaler police reported that two cars were stolen...
Investigation launched into Chartiers Valley transportation department; security firm hired
Chartiers Valley administrators launched an internal investigation into allegations of improper use of the district’s bus garage and have since hired a security firm to protect the district’s assets, they say. Superintendent Daniel Castagna said, in response to recent threats and to ensure student safety, the district is reviewing security...
‘I’d like to know why’: Family seeks answers as Clairton killer is sent to prison
A day after the start of trial for a Clairton man accused of killing his friend’s father, Sabr Ellis decided to change his not guilty plea. The 25-year-old instead admitted Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter for the Jan. 21, 2021, stabbing death of Anthony Koontz. As part of the negotiated agreement,...
