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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...
Steel City Con returns to Monroeville with ‘Dexter,’ ‘Walking Dead’ reunions
Thousands of pop culture fans and comic enthusiasts are expected to descend upon the Monroeville Convention Center late this month for the return of Steel City Con. The show is slated for March 31 through April 2 at the convention center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. About 35 celebrity guests are...
Allegheny County Council to study potential replacement for closed juvenile detention center
After Allegheny County’s Shuman Juvenile Detention Center has been closed 18 months, efforts are ramping up to find some sort of replacement. On Tuesday, Allegheny County Council voted 11-2 to form a study group to review the overall needs of the county’s juvenile justice system in the aftermath of Shuman...
Springdale teacher ‘couldn’t imagine life’ without his service dog
When Connor Green returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan and was discharged from the Army in 2014, all he wanted was to live unnoticed. The transition to civilian life, coupled with a diagnosis of a seizure disorder, was more difficult than being deployed. Green couldn’t fathom his life...
Purse bash at Harrison VFW to benefit service dog nonprofit
A purse bash Saturday at the Harrison Veterans of Foreign Wars will send lucky participants out the door with a new bag, but the larger purpose will be sending veterans home with a service dog to help transform their lives. The fundraiser will benefit a Washington County group that helps...
The Stroller, March 23, 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. Tickets on sale for benefit concert in Harmar Blue Force Foundation...
New Kensington robbery suspect accused of trying to crash into police cars with child on board
New Kensington police say a man who fled a traffic stop had a child in the car when he led officers on a high-speed chase during which he tried to crash into police vehicles. Benjamin Alexander Ploski, 34, of the 800 block of East Hills Drive in New Kensington faces...
Greensburg museum loans period firefighting equipment for county’s 250th anniversary exhibit
Hoses, helmets and vintage pumper trucks dating from as early as the 1800s bear witness to the legacy of volunteer firefighting in Greensburg. The equipment can be seen in the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department Museum, behind City Hall on South Main Street. Select items from that collection will temporarily have...
Steel City Con returns to Monroeville with ‘Dexter,’ ‘Walking Dead’ reunions
Thousands of pop culture fans and comic enthusiasts are expected to descend upon the Monroeville Convention Center for the return of Steel City Con. The show is slated for March 31 through April 2 at the convention center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. About 35 celebrity guests are on the ticket...
Many Quaker Valley students and staff to get new Apple devices next school year
Quaker Valley School District officials approved the purchase new MacBook Air laptops for staffers and ninth generation iPads for students as part of an ongoing technology refresh program. Karyn Dobda, director of innovation and strategic initiatives, said 100 MacBook Air laptops will be given to staff at Edgeworth and Osborne...
Fundraising walk, ‘heritage family’ stories to be featured at Twin Lakes Park
Harry Louis Rugh, known by all as Lou, springs from roots that were planted locally in 1772. That’s the year his great-great-great-grandfather — John Jacob Rugh, then 11 — moved with his family from eastern Pennsylvania to a farm near the pioneering village of Hanna’s Town, soon to become the...
Greensburg Salem Mini-THON dance, auction to benefit pediatric cancer battle
Greensburg Salem community members are invited to visit the high school gym Saturday, March 25, to help the school’s students kick off their Mini-THON dance marathon. It’s part of an annual student-led campaign that supports the battle against pediatric cancer. Those who attend the all-ages community portion of the event,...
Norwin area: Norwin students plan Easter egg hunt; library book sale and more
Norwin students to hold Easter egg hunt Youngsters will be able to hunt for more than 8,000 eggs at the Easter Egg Hunt at Norwin High School stadium that will start at 10 a.m. April 1. The Norwin High School Student Council is sponsoring the event, which costs $5 per...
