Western PA Local News category, Page 1225
U.S. Steel, United Steelworkers ratify contract
U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers have ratified a four-year contract on behalf of about 11,000 members. The contract, which was tentatively struck on Nov. 8, covers 13 local unions at U.S. Steel’s domestic flat-rolled facilities, iron ore mining facilities and tubular operations, including the Mon Valley Works in Allegheny...
House fire in Harmar being investigated as possible arson, no injuries reported
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office will investigate whether a fire that broke out in a two-story home in Harmar on Tuesday afternoon was set intentionally by a tenant who was being evicted, authorities said. Multiple departments responded to the fire reported at 12:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of...
Winter weather prompts early Holiday Market closure in Pittsburgh
If you’re looking to do more last-minute Christmas shopping, you might have one less day to visit the Peoples Gas Holiday Market. The popular Downtown market, originally slated to be open in Market Square through Christmas Eve, will shut down a day early to avoid the harsh winter weather Pittsburgh...
‘Destructive, disgusting’ acts force Pittsburgh Regional Transit to alter fare vending machine hours
Pittsburgh Regional Transit on Tuesday announced that the fare vending machines at its Downtown Service Center will be closed outside of regular weekday business hours because of problematic behavior at the site. Starting Wednesday, the fare vending machines at the Downtown Service Center at 623 Smithfield St. will be open...
Vintage toy exhibit at Alle-Kiski Valley History Center in Tarentum looks back through the decades
A Tyco train set and official White House tree ornaments are among vintage holiday items on display at the Alle-Kiski History Center in Tarentum. The exhibit takes people on a sentimental walk through the decades, with offerings from the 1920s to the present day. “People have left us toys and...
Pa. gambling revenue jumps 4.59% in November
Gambling revenue was up across the state in November. The funds generated from all forms of gaming and fantasy contests was more than $452.3 million, an increase of 4.59% compared to November 2021, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The board oversees 16 casinos, as well as online casino...
Adam Sandler to perform stand-up show in Pittsburgh in February
Adam Sandler is going back to his comedic roots and bringing a rare standup tour to PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 8. The performance is part of an extension of his fall 2022 “Adam Sandler Live” tour that began last October. “What the heck! Let’s do a few more!” said...
Proposal to reorganize Pittsburgh’s art commission advances
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s proposal to reorganize the city’s Art Commission and percent for art program received support from City Council this week. The changes come weeks after Gainey dismissed all prior members of the Art Commission with little explanation. City Council on Monday unanimously supported the changes in a...
Lowes employees bring Santa for a visit to Highlands Family Center in Tarentum
Rhylee Griffin had her first-ever meet and greet with Santa on Monday in Tarentum. She slept through the entire visit. The 6-week-old was snuggled by Santa and Mrs. Claus during a Christmas party at Highlands Family Center along East Fourth Avenue. “This is her first time in her life seeing...
Sewickley public works director eager to work for hometown
Sewickley native Brian Gebhart was recently hired as the borough’s public works director. He leads a seven full-time employee department tasked with maintaining the little more than one-square-mile town’s infrastructure. “I’ve been here my entire life,” Gebhart said. “I was born here, raised here. It’s a great opportunity to give...
Fox Chapel council holds line on taxes in 2023 budget, new member sworn in
Fox Chapel officials have held the line on real estate taxes for the fifth consecutive year. Council voted 6-0 Monday night to adopt its 2023 budget and maintain the millage rate at 2.95 mills. Councilman Thomas Karet was absent. Borough manager Gary Koehler said the tax rate is the 17th...
Frigid, white Christmas likely in forecast for Southwestern Pa.
The National Weather Service says chances are good for a white Christmas in parts of Southwestern Pennsylvania, although most of the snow is expected to fall in the days ahead of Sunday’s holiday and should stick around because of bone-chilling temperatures. In social media posts Tuesday, the weather service office...
Police, kids talk toys during Hempfield Shop With a Cop event
Five-year-old Harmony Derry took a running start and headed straight for the toy aisle Monday at the Hempfield Walmart. Capt. Jen Shipley with the Westmoreland County Sheriff Department was close behind her, pushing a cart that quickly filled with dolls, toys and a small kitchen set. Shipley personally signed up...
Westmoreland prison: more guards needed
The Westmoreland County Prison still needs more corrections officers and will conduct interviews in January to fill 16 positions, the prison warden said. Warden Bryan Kline will conduct the interviews and agility tests at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at the county prison, off Route 119 in Hempfield. The board approved...
Sewickley Academy third grade service project recognizes first responders
When given the opportunity to choose a service project, the thoughts of the third grade students of Sewickley Academy turned to their local first responders. Nicknaming themselves the Helpful Helpers, the children formulated plans to make cards and cookies for those in the community who keep us safe. On Dec....
Holiday help wanted as Unity restaurant preps free meals for charity drive
When the pandemic first forced the shutdown of restaurants and bars across the state, the community reached out to support Sharky’s Café in Unity. Months later, the restaurant’s management wanted to repay the favor. Owners Jamie and Johnathan Huemme started the first Sharky’s Holiday Dinner Drive meal giveaway in December...
Fox Chapel’s Cooper-Siegel Library features ‘Cow Tales’ exhibit
An O’Hara Township artist has an exhibit at the Cooper-Siegel Library in Fox Chapel through February 2023 showing her paintings, etchings and monotype prints inspired by the cattle of a neighboring farm. The Meinert Farm is only steps from the back yard of artist Paula Garrick Klein. She has focused...
The Stroller, Dec. 20, 2022: 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. Volunteers needed to prepare income tax returns Allegheny Valley Association of...
Could lethal-force police robots be coming to other cities?
News out of San Francisco caught many off guard recently as city officials considered allowing the use of weaponized robots controlled by law enforcement officers. The city quickly dropped those plans after public outcry. The proposal would have allowed San Francisco police officers to use robots that can use deadly...
What’s new at Northland Library in McCandless
More library events, activities and ongoing groups are listed on the Northland Public Library’s website at www.northlandlibrary.org. Library News New Year — New Gear Thanks to funding from the Jack Buncher Foundation, Northland has replaced the book drops at at the Baierl YMCA and the Marshall Township Municipal Building with...
Former Allegheny County Jail guard charged in drug case involving inmate
A former correctional officer at the Allegheny County Jail was arrested for bringing drugs into the jail, county police said. Raymond Toomey, 34, of Pittsburgh was charged with contraband, criminal conspiracy, possession with intent to deliver and related offenses after an Internal Affairs investigation at the facility. Toomey turned himself...
Special election candidates selected for 3 state House races in Allegheny County
The fields have been set in three pivotal special elections in Allegheny County, with the local branches of the Democratic and Republican parties selecting their candidates in the races. The Allegheny County GOP on Saturday selected its three candidates for the upcoming special elections in the 32nd, 34th, and 35th...
Bridgeville man who participated in Capitol riot gets 2 months behind bars
A Bridgeville man who pleaded guilty to civil disorder for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot will serve two months of incarceration. Kenneth Grayson, 51, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan in Washington, D.C. In addition to time in prison, Grayson must serve...
Station wagon crashes in Penn Township after police chase, driver charged
An Allegheny County woman who did not have a valid drivers license was arrested Saturday after leading Jeannette police on a chase on Route 130 and colliding with other vehicles, according to court papers. Police said Anessa Lynn Short, 21, of Port Vue, was impaired at the time. She is...
Proposed $11M development in Lower Hill District includes entertainment venue, parking garage
A proposed $11 million development in Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District would include a new entertainment venue, a six-story parking garage, retail space and a public safety station on the former Civic Arena site. Pittsburgh Arena Real Estate Redevelopment, the development arm of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and several partners presented plans...
