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Man who posted online as ‘Mr. Satan’ pleads guilty to threatening to kill Trump, ICE agents
A Butler man who threatened in online posts last year to kill President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday. Shawn Monper, 33, will be sentenced Aug. 12 by U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy on two counts of influencing, impeding or...
Former Manor police officer sentenced for impersonating UPMC officer, theft
A former Manor police officer was sentenced to three years of probation for impersonating a UPMC police officer at a health system building and taking credit cards and a key from an employee’s office, according to Allegheny County court records. Justin R. Hall, 41, of Washington Township pleaded guilty and...
Pittsburgh pediatrician’s psychological thriller ‘Basic Psych’ to debut on Amazon, AppleTVVideo
Long before he was thinking about a career in medicine, Dr. James Tucker was thinking about the movies. “I love movies,” said Tucker, 73, of Fox Chapel. “They move my life. My first year of college, I saw the movie ‘M*A*S*H.’ I was so entranced with that movie that I...
Vandergrift fire departments temporarily halt service after lapse in workers’ comp coverage
Vandergrift’s two fire departments are stuck at their stations until the borough reinstates workers’ compensation coverage for the volunteers, according to a statement from Mayor Lenny Collini. The statement said borough officials noticed a lapse in coverage late Friday and couldn’t resolve the issue over the weekend. Coverage is expected...
Building the Valley: Owner of Springdale restaurant builds bonds on ‘Calabrian Girl Tours’
Kathy Marsico never thought she’d end up spending half the year in the Italian countryside as a tour guide. The New Kensington resident worked as a hairdresser and eventually a restaurateur at Ladles in Arnold before she moved it to its present Springdale location. Though she grew up speaking Italian...
4,000 Band-Aids, 1,400 water bottles, 1 mobile clinic: Allegheny Health Network prepares for NFL Draft
Cuts, scrapes, bruises, dehydration, allergic reactions — Allegheny Health Network expects to see it all when thousands of people pack Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore in less than two weeks for the 2026 NFL Draft. The system’s mobile clinic will park in Market Square for the duration of the...
Point Park University raises tuition
Point Park University students will pay about 3% more in tuition next academic year. Tuition for a full-time undergraduate student in Point Park’s schools of education, business, communication or arts and sciences will be $20,130 per semester, or $40,260 per year, in the 2026-27 school year. That’s an increase from...
World’s largest rubber duck arrives ahead of NFL Draft
What is yellow, large — standing 61 feet tall and 64 feet wide — and will be taking over Green Tree ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? The world’s largest rubber duck. From April 17 to 22, the largest inflatable rubber duck in the world, a popular tourist attraction, will...
Program between Chatham, West Allegheny to give students immersive reality college credits
West Allegheny High School students will trade the books for virtual reality headsets as part of a new collaboration with Chatham University. Chatham and West Allegheny will launch a dual enrollment program in virtual reality and immersive design fields next fall. The West Allegheny School District serves Findlay, North Fayette...
Paws Across Pittsburgh installs blessing box for struggling pet ownersVideo
Pet owners in need can get a helping hand 24/7 through a Tarentum nonprofit. Paws Across Pittsburgh on East Sixth Avenue unveiled a blessing box Friday, stocked with small bags of food for dogs and cats. “This special box is here to support pet families who may be going through...
Clinical trials offer hope for multiple sclerosis treatment breakthrough
Longtime runner Annie Saunders didn’t let a 2021 diagnosis of multiple sclerosis sideline her passions. If anything, the 40-year-old Irwin native pushes harder — through weakness and imbalance caused by the neurological disease — to keep her body strong. Saunders remains hopeful because she believes a cure will be found...
Man fatally stabbed in North Braddock
A Pittsburgh man was fatally stabbed late Sunday in North Braddock, authorities said Monday. Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police — which covers four municipalities, including North Braddock — said they were dispatched to the 1100 block of 4th Street around 9:15 p.m. They found the victim, identified as Charles A....
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 2-8, 2026
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Man killed, passenger injured in Butler County motorcycle crash
A Butler County motorcyclist was killed and his passenger injured after being struck by an SUV on Sunday evening, Pennsylvania State Police said. Glen K. Dalton, 59, of Prospect was declared dead at the scene, while his passenger had “suspected serious injuries” and was taken via helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian...
3 firefighters and resident injured in Glassport blaze
Three firefighters and a resident were taken to the hospital Sunday after a large fire broke out in a Glassport apartment building. Officials said the fire began around 1:30 p.m. in a bedroom unit of one apartment building before quickly spreading to a second apartment building, according to TribLive news...
Orlando flights to return to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport scheduleVideo
Spirit Airlines will resume flights from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to Orlando, Fla., on Sept. 10, reversing a decision to halt service to the airport’s most popular destination. The discount carrier previously announced it would indefinitely suspend the route in favor of seasonal flights to Myrtle Beach, S.C. “I’m not...
The Stroller, April 13, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Tri-City daytime volunteer fire crew clears more hurdles toward completion
The Tri-City Duty Crew, a daytime volunteer fire cooperative, is heading into its last phase before completion, though a start-up date remains undetermined. The joint effort will create a daytime workforce of volunteers from the fire departments of New Kensington, Arnold and Lower Burrell to be deployed in unison to...
Future of Oakmont’s brick boulevard under debate as repairs loom
Allegheny River Boulevard might be getting a new look. Oakmont has come to be known for its quaint business district marked by the brick-laden boulevard running down the middle of town. Much like any other road’s lifespan, it’s come time for the boulevard to need maintenance. The need raises the...
North Allegheny senior makes history as 1st male dancer with Penn State Lionettes
Braeden Gray of Marshall was driving home with his dad after auditioning for the Penn State Lionettes Dance Team in March, when he got the call. He made the cut. Gray, a North Allegheny senior, will be the first male to join the team. The team’s professionalism inspired him to...
Pittsburgh Opera Company’s retiring general director reflects on long career of nurturing the arts
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. After a nearly 40-year career, Christopher Hahn, the general director of the Pittsburgh Opera Company, is planning to retire after the 2025-26...
3 Sharps Hill volunteer firefighters recognized for 50 years of service in Shaler
For young boys growing up in the Sharps Hill neighborhood of Shaler in the 1970s, the fire hall was the place to be. Brothers Chris and Mike Cavlovich and their friend, Rick Hilinski, all grew up not far from the station. “We were always up there,” Mike said. “The fire...
Murrysville area: Church tag sale, wreath giveaway, Symphony East fundraiser, more
Church tag sale First Presbyterian Church in Murrysville will host its 55th annual tag sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 Residents can donate items in good condition on April 16, 17 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Public welcome to learn about frugal gardening The Longvue Acres Garden Club will explore the topic of “Frugal Gardening: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” during its program at 7:45 p.m. April 28 at Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless. Penn State Master Gardener Pat Morgan will discuss how to incorporate...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, is the second largest library in Allegheny County. The library serves five communities — Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, McCandless, Marshall and Ross — but is open to everyone. Northland’s regular operating hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m....
