Allegheny County News category, Page 9
Penn Hills mother now charged with homicide in death of 3-year-old son
Police on Monday charged a Penn Hills woman in the death of her 3-year-old son. Lagomau Malu, 23, was arrested last week after her son Devin died at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Doctors at the Lawrenceville hospital told police the boy had suffered 11 fractures, which “are indicative of...
Sharpsburg woman to stand trial after police find dead dog in feces-filled home
A Sharpsburg woman is headed to trial after police said they found a dead dog and two neglected animals inside a feces-filled home that “was deplorable and unfit” for pets. Caitlin Marie Franks, 21, waived a preliminary hearing Monday on 15 animal cruelty charges in front of a district judge,...
Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election
While certifying the results of Feb. 24’s special election in the South Hills, the Allegheny County Board of Elections approved plans for the upcoming midterms. Voters can expect much the same process that has been followed in recent years. This includes the option to request a mail-in ballot and return...
Ministry in motion: Penn Hills church helps others through clothing outreach, handmade goods
Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church in Penn Hills has more than just worship services going on under its roof. Downstairs, Wendy Redington leads a team of 11 faithful volunteers to stock the Clothesline Ministry. And on Thursday mornings, members of the Hearts and Hands Ministry are busy making a variety...
Morning Roundup: Verona man shot several times; Butler firefighter injured in weekend windstorms
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, March 14: Verona man shot several times A man was shot several times late Sunday in Verona, according to borough police. First responders were called around 10:20 p.m. to the 500 block of Vogels Lane, where police Chief...
College of 2nd chances: Professor who has taught at CCAC since it opened reflects on 60-year tenureVideo
Microbiology professor Francis Maxin has taught at Community College of Allegheny County since it opened its doors 60 years ago. He has no plans to retire anytime soon. “How can I retire? The college can’t afford my retirement present,” Maxin joked. “I want a BMW with a heated steering wheel.”...
Shaler Area Sustainability Club makes impact with upcycling efforts, community projects
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. The Shaler Area Sustainability Club and classes have been busy with several big goals and projects they have set for the next...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Franklin Park site of shredding event March 21 State Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless, is hosting a free paper-shredding event for the community from 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 21 at the Franklin Park Municipal Building, 2344 W. Ingomar Road. Two trucks will be on-site for shredding. Only paper items will...
6 arrested, officer hurt after confrontation at West Mifflin protest
Six people were arrested Sunday after a confrontation broke out at a protest near Kennywood Park in West Mifflin. Friends and family of Terrel “TJ” Byars Jr. were holding a protest that began at the Duquesne Police Department on South Second Street shortly after 1 p.m. and was planned to...
Wind gusts to continue today; cold front approaches
Strong winds will continue in the Pittsburgh area on Sunday, the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said, with gusts reaching around 40 mph by the evening. Areas north of city, including Cranberry, could see gusts of around 45 mph. The NWS issued a wind advisory for Pennsylvania ridges and the...
1 person dies in early morning Jefferson Hills house fire
A person died in a house fire in Jefferson Hills early Saturday morning. The fire in the 100 block of Frontier Drive was reported shortly after 3 a.m., an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said. The first firefighters to arrive found heavy fire and began an offensive attack, according to the...
With SATs optional for many colleges, are the tests still relevant?
Greater Latrobe senior Autumn Blozowich took the SAT three times before and during her junior year, yet when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State, she didn’t submit her scores once. “I wasn’t really happy with my scores,” she said of the standardized entrance exam. “If you don’t...
Ultimate Pastry Shop blends family recipes with community
As a high school senior, Tina Echement knew that baking was in her blood. From a young age, she loved to help her grandmother in the kitchen, especially around Christmastime. Her grandmother’s apple pie was her favorite thing in the world; it had just the right amount of sweet, salty...
EQT employee charged in theft of $215K from company
A local EQT employee is charged in connection with the theft of $215,000 from the corporation. Brock Stanley, 39, of Shaler, stole the money from EQT and diverted it to his husband, according to a criminal complaint filed against him. EQT, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is a leading oil and natural...
High winds knock out power for more than 260,000 in Pittsburgh region; a slew of roads closed
About 260,000 West Penn Power and Duquesne Light customers in the Pittsburgh region were without power Friday night after high winds blew through the area Friday afternoon. As of 9 p.m., Duquesne Light reported about 151,000 outages in Allegheny County and 16,000 in Beaver County. West Penn Power reported roughly...
Students share thoughts on AI, mental health at Woodland Hills summit
A group of Pittsburgh-area high school students challenged each other Friday to think about the future of artificial intelligence. Students from 25 area high schools — from Belle Vernon Area to Aliquippa — discussed issues ranging from academic integrity to human loneliness and whether AI should replace human employees. “It’s...
Ross/West View EMS names new medical director, pediatric medical director
Dr. Philip Nawrocki has been named medical director of Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services, while Dr. Angelica Cercone has been named pediatric medical director. The addition of Cercone makes Ross/West view among the first EMS agencies in the region to have a secondary medical director specializing in pediatrics, the agency...
Driverless shuttle proposed to replace parking lot buses at Pittsburgh International Airport
Driverless shuttles could replace traditional parking lot buses at Pittsburgh International Airport under a multimillion-dollar proposal that will enter a public comment period beginning Sunday. Public comments will be accepted on a proposed autonomous vehicle shuttle that would move travelers from parking areas at the Findlay airport to the terminal...
As future hangs in the balance, Duquesne City School District continues to adapt
Adapting to change has been Duquesne City School District’s story throughout the years. “We’re resilient,” said Jennifer Yocca, a 30-year employee of the district. “We always have intentional leadership, but it changes a lot.” Duquesne, working through financial struggles, is a district down to just one school, a K-8 building...
Courtney Brennan, Matt Dieterich named recipients of North Hills’ 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
Courtney Brennan and Matt Dieterich are the 2026 awardees of the North Hills High School Distinguished Alumni Award, the district announced in early March. They will be inducted on May 18 and serve as keynote speakers at the high school’s annual Senior Awards Night that evening. Brennan, a 2001 graduate,...
Pittsburgh police seek help to find missing Westwood woman
Pittsburgh police are asking for help in finding a missing woman from the city’s Westwood neighborhood. Public Safety spokeswoman Emily Bourne said Patricia “Patty” Johnson, 62, was last seen early Thursday before walking from her residence along the 1400 block of Barr Avenue. Johnson was described as standing 5 feet...
2 people shot in McKeesport
One of two people shot Thursday evening in McKeesport was taken to a hospital with multiple injuries, according to the Allegheny County Police. They were shot near the intersection of Banker and Indiana streets around 5:45 p.m., police said. One person was shot multiple times and taken to an undisclosed...
North Allegheny promotes from within for new superintendent
Hiring a new superintendent from within proved to be the best move for the North Allegheny School District. Assistant Superintendent David Deramo was unanimously voted into the position at the March 11 school board meeting. That was the sentiment by board members, who also approved the retirement of Superintendent Brendan...
Traffic disruptions to begin on I-376 Parkway East
PennDOT announced long-term lane restrictions on the Parkway East in Monroeville beginning Monday. Around-the-clock single-lane restrictions on 1-376 in both directions between the Penn Hills (exit 81) and Monroeville/Plum (exit 84 A/B) interchanges will begin at 7 a.m. and continue through April 17. “Crews will conduct median barrier reconstruction, concrete...
Shaler Area preparing to borrow $7.5M to pay for capital projects including roof at middle school
The Shaler Area School Board will vote next week to award about $4.6 million in contracts for work at the district’s middle school as it begins a process to borrow $7.5 million and restructure the district’s debt to pay for it and other capital projects. The board is expected to...
