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Out & About: YWCA Westmoreland honors high-achieving young women
A group of high school movers-and-shakers were recognized at the YWCA Westmoreland County Women of Achievement Awards, held June 6 at Ferrante’s Lakeview in Hempfield. The program is planned by local women business leaders to honor young women who excel in their academic and extracurricular pursuits and make a difference...
Out & About: Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary awards annual scholarships
Six area young people are a step closer to careers in the medical profession following Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary’s annual scholarship luncheon, held June 7 at Greensburg Country Club in Hempfield. The auxiliary presented $2,500 scholarships to the group, including two new awards in honor of organization members. Recent high school...
Behind the art: Artist’s eye views Pittsburgh yard as peaceful cloister
(Editor’s note: Behind the Art is a recurring series highlighting artistic works throughout the county.) “Quaint Courtyard on Dithridge” is “a beautiful, beautiful cityscape,” said Barbara Nakles of the Ottmar F. Von Fuehrer oil painting that depicts a backyard scene from Pittsburgh’s Oakland section. The artwork was a 1956 acquisition...
In brief: news from Sharpsburg, O’Hara and more
Trash can swaps Two communities are offering their residents an opportunity to swap out their garbage cans for different sizes. Sharpsburg residents who need to swap out their garbage cans for smaller or larger sizes can do so for free through the borough’s public works department through July 1. Swaps...
In brief: news from Marshall Township, Franklin Park and more
Editor’s note: This updated version removes the Franklin Park senior program, which is no longer offered. Marshall hazardous waste collection Marshall Township will host a household hazardous waste collection for residents July 22 at 465 Knob Road. The collection will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepted chemicals include...
Taylor Swift’s 2nd night in Pittsburgh sets Acrisure Stadium attendance record
Will pop superstar Taylor Swift’s attendance record at Acrisure Stadium “Stay Stay Stay” and prove to be as “Untouchable” as it seems? Swift set an attendance record for Acrisure Stadium Saturday night, according to stadium officials, with the crowd of 73,117 the largest ever for the venue. Country star Garth...
Chartiers Valley Middle School celebrates ‘Schools to Watch’ honor
Chartiers Valley Middle School students, an auditorium full of them, couldn’t help but laugh when a certain accomplished alumnus admitted: “If I could go back to eighth grade — I wouldn’t.” Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto took a more serious tone in acknowledging the difficulties faced by youngsters as they...
Strawberry shortcakes served with scoops of ice cream, history at Harrison’s Burtner House
Robert Woods Sr. says he learns something new every time he visits the Burtner House in Harrison. His latest lesson involved a coffin. The historic stone farmhouse, completed in July 1821, sits just off Route 28 and was saved from being demolished for the highway in the early 1970s. Woods...
Decorated Tuskegee Airman James Harvey star of Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth parade
Saturday’s Juneteenth parade in Pittsburgh included all of the usual features that highlight a parade — marching bands, music, police cars, horses and candy thrown to kids. But on this day, one individual in particular outshined all other trappings of the event. Former Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. James H. Harvey...
Authorities respond to reported drowning at Creek Falls in South Huntingdon
Multiple dive and water rescue teams were responding to a reported drowning Saturday evening in South Huntingdon, a Westmoreland County emergency dispatcher said. The drowning at Creek Falls on Jacobs Creek was reported around 5:45 p.m., the dispatcher said. Limited information was available as of 8 p.m. A dispatcher said...
Great weather brings record numbers to Westmoreland Airshow
The skies were clear and the temperature in the mid-70s on Saturday. Perfect conditions to draw a crowd to the opening day of the Shop ’n Save Westmoreland Airshow. And did it ever draw a crowd. “This is huge. This is probably the biggest turnout we’ve ever had, and probably...
Municipality eyes taking over school properties in Bethel Park
With Bethel Park School District planning to close its elementary buildings by 2026, the municipality seeks ownership of two of the properties. The impetus is to preserve the land at Benjamin Franklin and George Washington schools for recreational purposes and green space, according to Tim Moury, municipal council president. “We...
Work to restrict Tarentum Bridge traffic
Traffic will be restricted on the Tarentum Bridge Tuesday through Thursday, PennDOT announced. Single-lane restrictions will happen in each direction on the bridge over the Allegheny River between Tarentum and New Kensington from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Crews...
Review: Taylor Swift shakes Acrisure with a show for the ages
There’s no one else who can make Acrisure Stadium shake quite so hard as Taylor Swift did Friday night for the first of two Pittsburgh shows on her nationwide Eras Tour. The reviews from other tour stops were indeed true: Swift’s concert is a multihour (3½ hours on Friday) adventure....
Springdale police accuse man of lounging naked in yard next to strip mall in view of shoppers
Springdale police accused a man of interpreting what it means to live next to a strip mall a little too far. John J. Schillinger Jr., 64, of the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue was charged with indecent exposure, open lewdness and disorderly conduct after police said they found him lounging...
The Stroller, June 17, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Free meals available to children in NK-Arnold School District The Nutrition...
Allegheny Valley School District officials question if football team can play at Veterans Memorial Field due to wall issue
Allegheny Valley School District officials are throwing a flag on the safety of Veterans Memorial Field’s bleachers, and the outcome will impact the upcoming high school football season. Part of a wall at the field, which was built in 1938, is leaning toward the stadium from the Lincoln Avenue side...
Surveillance cameras in downtown Irwin planned for safety, not Big Brother, police chief says
Irwin will install security cameras on utility poles at seven intersections in the downtown business district in a move that police say will enhance security. The cameras will be installed along Main Street at the intersections of Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets, as well as Pennsylvania Avenue and...
Student achievement in the Fox Chapel area
The Fox Chapel Area School Board during its June 12 meeting recognized dozens of students for academic, athletic and artistic achievements. Among those honored: Seniors Adam Zimmerman, Aiden Dorneich, Kevin Quinn and Samuel Kuhns; juniors Eduardo Phelan-Vidal, Ava McCaffrey, Aiden Purcell and Lucy Rygelski; sophomores Jackson Hagler, Riley Puklus, Graeson...
Fox Chapel area students receive college academic honors, degrees
These area students were named to Dean’s lists or President’s lists of their respective schools for the spring semester. Hanna Essey and Sophie Williams were named to the Dean’s list of Lehigh University. Emma Szymanski was named to the President’s list at St. Francis University, requiring a 4.0 grade point...
Photo gallery: Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration
Hundreds of people came out for the beginning of the Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration Friday at Point State Park in Pittsburgh. Rappers Hurricane Chris and KRS-One performed, as the event also featured many small businesses selling their merchandise. Arrested Development had been scheduled to perform but had to cancel...
Photos: Taylor Swift dazzles in 1st of 2 Pittsburgh shows
Taylor Swift played the first of two nights of her Eras Tour stop Friday at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The pop superstar will be back for a second show Saturday. A little snippet of “22” from Taylor Swift + a few crowd views from inside Acrisure Stadium on Friday night.Photo/video:...
Rebuilt Westmoreland County Courthouse garage, plaza nears completion
Work will soon be completed on a $7 million project to rebuild a two-level parking garage under Westmoreland County Courthouse, officials said Friday. Public Works Director Greg McCloskey said parking for about 175 courthouse employees is expected to begin on June 30. Meanwhile, additional delays will postpone the opening of...
Leaders react to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting verdict
“Today, we remember the lives of Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Melvin Wax, Daniel Stein, Irving Younger, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Joyce Feinberg, Richard Gottfried, Cecil Rosenthal, and David Rosenthal. May their memories be a blessing. “Pittsburgh, please join me in praying for the family and friends of those we lost...
Synagogue attack verdict brings out range of emotions in Pittsburgh Jewish community
David Knoll sat in his Squirrel Hill home Friday morning, waiting for the news to break. He wanted confirmation of what he already knew: Robert Bowers committed hate crimes against Jews when he killed 11 congregants inside the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018. Then, at 11:52 a.m.,...
