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Flooding closes section of Route 381 in Ligonier Township
Part of Route 381 in Ligonier Township was closed Thursday night because of flooding. PennDOT announced the closure at 5:30 p.m. Thursday for a section of the road between Route 30 and Rolling Rock Lane. It remained closed as of 10 p.m. That stretch of road often is subject to...
UPMC, surgeon deemed ‘high risk’ to Medicare after rejecting oversight
The government office that fights Medicare fraud has put UPMC and one of its star surgeons on a “high-risk” list after determining that they pose a “significant risk to federal health care programs and beneficiaries.” U.S. officials took the action after Pittsburgh’s multi-billion-dollar health system settled a sweeping Medicare fraud...
Former District Judge Suzanne Blaschak-Rogers remembered for fairness, professionalism
District judges in Pennsylvania aren’t required to be lawyers to serve on the bench. But Suzanne Blaschak-Rogers always made sure she understood the letter of the law before making decisions that affected the lives of the people who appeared in her courtroom during the three decades she served as a...
‘It’s A Wonderful World!’ at Hampton library storytime
The theme of Hampton Community Library’s “It’s A Wonderful World!” storytime applies to more than just the children. Parents and other caregivers — grandparents, too! — can bring the little ones on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and stay for as long as what fits well into their schedules. The program...
Former Pittsburgh city worker accused of altering, fraudulently depositing checks for $50K
A former employee in Pittsburgh’s Finance Office is accused of altering two checks totaling just more than $50,000 and using the money to pay property taxes, police said. Police said Gregory Fleming, 59, of Pittsburgh, altered and fraudulently deposited the two checks, paying them to a business entity he owned...
Talbot tradition: Hampton’s Thon has $40,000 fundraising goal for Children’s Hospital foundation
In addition to raising money to fight pediatric cancer, students and community members can enjoy a dodgeball tournament, pie-eating contest, face painting and more at the Talbot Thon fundraiser on March 31 at Hampton High School. The school’s student council is partnering with Pitt Dance Marathon to raise money for...
Police say South Greensburg man was high on cocaine when he shot into neighbor’s occupied home
A South Greensburg family narrowly escaped injury Sunday morning when borough police said a neighbor high on cocaine fired two shots into their home. Cody James Pelliccione, 29, told authorities he believed someone had broken into a home in the Parr Street neighborhood, according to court papers. A resident told...
North Allegheny choral departments earn TikTok likes, followers
Editor’s note: This story corrects the number of choral students at North Allegheny Intermediate High School and North Allegheny Senior High School for the current year and removes references to the 2023-24 school year. For TikTokers, the question usually is ‘what’s trending?’ At North Allegheny, it’s the choral department. NA...
Aliquippa man found dead in house filled with snakes had old bite wound, officials say
Officials say a man found dead Tuesday in an Aliquippa house where dozens of venomous snakes were kept had been bitten by a snake, but the bite was not what killed him. The Beaver County Coroner has not yet ruled on the cause of death for the man, whose identity...
15 teachers to retire from Greater Latrobe School District
Greater Latrobe School District will be saying goodbye to 15 educators in June. During the school board voting meeting in March, Superintendent Michael Porembka presented the resolution to approve the retirements of 15 tenured teachers by reading portions of different resignation letters. “I think these statements speak highly of the...
Mahoney won’t appear on May primary ballot for Pittsburgh City Council race
A candidate who planned to run as a Democrat for Pittsburgh City Council’s District 5 seat will not appear on the May primary ballot. Matthew Mahoney, 38, of Greenfield, said a review of nominating petitions he filed revealed 12 “defective signatures,” disqualifying him from getting on the primary ballot. Candidates...
Mexican restaurant chain Fajita Pete’s coming to Ross
The deal is sealed to bring what its owners call authentic Tex-Mex cuisine to the Pittsburgh area. Houston-based restaurant chain Fajita Pete’s has announced an agreement with husband and wife business developers Chris and Brittny Mabry of Pittsburgh to bring “fresh off the grill” fajitas to The Block Northway in...
Costa legislation could keep some homeowners in growing areas from being taxed out of homes
State Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa has introduced legislation that he said would protect longtime homeowners from being taxed out of their homes. Costa, D-Forest Hills, said the Longtime Owner-Occupant Tax Exemption Program, or LOOP, would allow first- and second-class cities and counties — including Pittsburgh and Allegheny County —...
Themes of romance, revenge drive Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Il Trovatore’
Audience members at the Pittsburgh Opera production of “Il Trovatore” might be reminded of a popular medieval fantasy television series. “In many ways, the setting and staging of ‘Il Trovatore’ feels like it could be from scenes of ‘Game of Thrones,’ minus the White Walkers and dragons,” said Christian Cox,...
Rain closes county-owned Twin Lakes Dog Park near Greensburg
Man’s best friend will have to wait until at least the weekend to run and play at Twin Lakes Dog Park. Westmoreland County officials said Thursday morning’s heavy rains led to the closure of all three sections of the attraction at Twin Lakes Park, east of Greensburg. “It’s on a...
Norwin area: Norwin students win PennDOT contest; ‘Living Last Supper’; Easter Bunny photos
Norwin students win PennDOT contest A team of three Norwin High School students have won PennDOT’s Innovations Challenge for the highway department’s District 12 that includes Westmoreland County. The winning regional team of Nicholas Cormas, Gabriel Conboy, and Caden Hoffman proposed a Surplus Plaza — a financially smart and environmentally...
Bail denied for ‘shoeless’ man accused of setting fire at Harsco Metals building in Harrison
A district judge denied bail for a man accused of setting a fire inside a control room at the Harsco building in Harrison on Tuesday. Harrison police charged Mark Porter, 35, of the 800 block of Lardintown Road in Fawn with felony counts of arson and criminal trespass along with...
‘Mullet on the Move’: Radio host brings hair style to Hampton, emulating country music star Morgan Wallen
Welcome the return of the mullet. Three decades after hockey legend Jaromir Jagr helped propel the hair style’s popularity in Pittsburgh, Cadillac Jack is bringing it back. Jack, the alter ego of WDSY-FM morning show host Tom Kapasis, launched a “Mullet on the Move” campaign in advance of Morgan Wallen’s...
Murrysville area: Egg hunts, leaf collection dates, girls’ computer camp and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Local egg hunts • The Delmont Recreation Committee will host an April 8 egg hunt for children in three different age groups at Newhouse Park. There will be a craft for children at 11:30 a.m., with the hunt starting at noon for...
Pittsburgh to delay plastic bag ban
A ban on single-use plastic bags in Pittsburgh will be delayed by several months, city officials said Thursday. The bag ban, which was approved last April, was slated to go into effect on April 14. Mayor Ed Gainey’s office said the city will delay enforcing the measure until Oct. 14,...
Greensburg Civic Theatre’s ‘Pinkalicious’ has laughs, lessons for all ages
“Pinkalicious” is about a girl who ignores her parents’ warnings and turns pink after eating too many cupcakes. Obviously, there’s a lesson in there for children — but adults also can learn a thing or two from the story. Greensburg Civic Theatre’s Greasepaint Players will present a musical based on...
Comedian Steve Hofstetter opening entertainment venue in Ross
Nationally known comedian and former Los Angeles resident Steve Hofstetter now calls Pittsburgh home — and he’s embarking on his second purchase of a local church. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of season one of “Laughs” on FOX and appeared on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.”...
1 killed, another injured in I-79 crash in Franklin Park
A Crescent Township teen died and another was injured Wednesday night in a crash on Interstate 79 in Franklin Park. State police said Luke Cooper, 18, died after being thrown from the vehicle he was driving. The crash happened after 10 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-79. Police said...
Morning Roundup: Fire shuts down bridge on South Side
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, March 23, 2023: Fire shuts down bridge on South Side Part of P.J. McArdle Roadway on the South Side of Pittsburgh is closed after a fire under the span overnight, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. The station...
Fern Hollow Bridge to get new artwork along trails beneath span
Pittsburgh’s reorganized Art Commission on Wednesday approved an art installation for the rebuilt Fern Hollow Bridge. The art installation, designed by Carin Mincemoyer, will be installed under the new span along a walking trail and will feature sculptures and benches designed to look like driftwood and river rock. “Taking the...
