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Pittsburgh Public Schools files suit against social-media companies
Pittsburgh Public Schools officials have filed a federal lawsuit against multiple international social media companies, accusing them of fomenting “an unprecedented mental health crisis fueled by (their) addictive and dangerous social media platforms.” The school district filed the suit April 6 against Meta Platforms (Facebook’s parent company), Meta Payments, Siculus,...
2 injured, 1 critically, in Hazelwood and Beltzhoover shootings
Two people were injured, with one in critical condition, following two separate shootings late Friday night in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood and Beltzhoover neighborhoods, according to police. Police responded to a shots-fired call just before 11:20 p.m. near the intersection of Boggs and Warrington avenues in Beltzhoover. They arrived to find a...
Plans to be revealed Tuesday for improved riverfront access and trail development in Tarentum
People have spoken, and they want better access to the Allegheny River in Tarentum. A public survey sponsored by the nonprofit Friends of the Riverfront revealed that people are eager to see public docks, fishing piers and other amenities along the borough’s stretch of shoreline. “Now is the time to...
The Stroller, April 8, 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. Burrell HS to present ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ The Burrell High School...
‘Way of the Cross’ drama held in downtown Greensburg
Dozens of people braved chilly temperatures on Good Friday to attend the annual “Way of the Cross” drama in downtown Greensburg. The reenactment portrays Jesus in the hours before his Crucifixion — driven relentlessly through the streets by eight Roman soldiers. The event started with Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate....
Brackenridge changes street name in memory of police Chief Justin McIntire
Brackenridge Council changed a street name in memory of their fallen police chief while continuing to weigh options on future police coverage. Third Avenue will be known as McIntire Way, in memory of the late police Chief Justin McIntire, who was killed in the line of duty on the street...
Appeals court rules Ventre, Kosko to remain on GOP ballot for Westmoreland commissioner
Two Republican candidates for Westmoreland County commissioner can remain on the May ballot, according to an appeals court ruling issued Friday. John Ventre and Paul Kosko will continue in their bids to oust Republican incumbents Sean Kertes and Doug Chew in the May 16 GOP primary. Commonwealth Court rejected the...
Trial ordered for West Deer man accused by Harmar police of beating woman unconscious, threatening her with knife
A man accused by Harmar police of beating a woman until she was unconscious and threatening her with a knife when she awoke has been ordered to stand trial. Anthony Carl McMillan, 28, of the 200 block of Wineberry Drive in West Deer was charged March 22 with a felony...
Pittsburgh creates additional reporting requirements for Stop the Violence grant recipients
Organizations that receive funding through Pittsburgh’s Stop the Violence grant program will now be required to provide additional reporting on how they spend their money under legislation approved this week by City Council. The measure is meant to provide greater accountability and transparency in how the tax dollars are used,...
Washington Township traffic stop leads to arrest for DUI, felony gun charges
Washington Township police accused a man who is not allowed to possess a gun with having a loaded pistol under the seat when he was pulled over for running a stop sign while intoxicated. John David Gregor, 40, of the 500 block of Armstrong Avenue in Apollo was charged with...
Hampton students qualify for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
A team of Hampton Township School District elementary students is heading for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Third- through fifth-graders Emma Osborn, Charles Lamb, Josephine Kurasch, Joshua Pearl, Ethan Barley, Edward Sager and Lincoln Verbofsky will represent Hampton from May 24-27 at Michigan State University. The school district’s...
2 Greensburg traffic signals targeted for improvements
Greensburg will upgrade two of the city’s oldest traffic signals at Main and Clopper streets and at Fourth Street and Westminster Avenue. “These signals are some of the oldest and most inefficient in the city,” Greensburg planning director Jeff Raykes told city council at its April agenda meeting. Public works...
Pittsburgh looks to spend $600K on Downtown ambassador program
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is looking to team up with the city to launch an ambassador program that would bring community service representatives to Downtown Pittsburgh seven days a week. Pittsburgh would dedicate $600,000 to the Golden Triangle Ambassador program under City Council legislation introduced this week. The program would...
North Side author pens book about Pittsburgh’s baseball parks history
The start of a new baseball season brings hope, beginning with the first pitch. The annual tradition of fans gathering at PNC Park for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener inspired North Side resident Mark T. Fatla to think of the people over the years making their way to the ballpark,...
Pioneering Black journalist George Barbour left indelible mark on Pittsburgh
Not only was George Edward Barbour a pioneering Black journalist, he also was a civil rights activist, involved community member, stalwart church member and dedicated family man. After stints at the Pittsburgh Courier and other Black newspapers, Barbour was hired in 1964 as the first Black reporter at NewsRadio KDKA...
Magazine brings back annual gala with casino night in Hempfield to benefit Shop with a Cop
The Goal Magazine Gala returns this month and will benefit the Shop with a Cop charity. After a three-year hiatus, organizers at the nonprofit are asking guests to join them at the Greensburg Country Club in Hempfield on April 21 at 6 p.m. “We haven’t had the gala since 2019,”...
Pine-Richland senior wins auto skills competition
Mark Wolfe doesn’t remember exactly when he began thinking about studying to become an auto repair tech. But every now and then his parents Mark Sr. and Bonnie pull out a snapshot of the Pine-Richland senior as a toddler with his Power Wheel riding toy up on jack stands ready...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh Zoo reveals new baby gorilla’s nameVideo
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, April 7, 2023: New baby gorilla named at Pittsburgh Zoo The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium revealed the name the public helped give its new baby gorilla: Charlotte. The name was selected from almost 700 different entries submitted in...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: April 7-9
Hard rock It’s another rockin’ weekend, thanks to two shows at The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main St., Irwin: • Beyond Purple, 8 p.m. Friday. The tribute act performs the high-energy hits of Deep Purple and Whitesnake, and their offshoots Dio and Rainbow. A ticket is $27. • Molly Hatchet, 8...
Raging Rapids will return at Kennywood in 2023Video
The Raging Rapids isn’t going away after all. Kennywood Park announced Thursday that it will bring back the water-based ride in 2023. “Over the next few weeks, teams will continue to break in and fine tune the ride’s new control system that was installed as part of its refurbishment project,”...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 7-9
It’s Easter and Passover weekend, as well as the Pirates first home game of the season. Here are some entertaining ways to spend it. A dog-gone good time The Doggie Easter Egg Hunt is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the dog park and north lot at...
The Stroller, April 7, 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. Murder mystery dinner to benefit local feline rescue A murder mystery...
Preliminary Greensburg Salem School District budget keeps tax rate steady
Greensburg Salem School Board had a first look Wednesday at a proposed 2023-24 district budget based on holding the school real estate tax at its current level. That initial budget includes estimated expenses of nearly $49.5 million and revenue of $48.8 million, for a shortfall of $612,420, equal to the...
Westmoreland 250: Centennial banquet, bicentennial week are among past milestones
As 2023 comes to a close — and with it, the 250th anniversary of the founding of Westmoreland County, it’s a good time to look back at previous events and recall some of the notable celebrations. The county marked its centennial by holding a banquet replete with champagne toasts and...
Mt. Pleasant man jailed for child corruption
A Mt. Pleasant Township man will serve up to nearly two years in jail for having improper sexual contact with a teenage girl. Brandon Joel Rose, 24, pleaded guilty in January to indecent assault and corruption of a minor in connection with allegations made by a teen who claimed she...
