Western PA Local News category, Page 1252
Pittsburgh’s portion of Downtown building renovation could cost $3M over initial budget
Pittsburgh’s portion of the necessary renovations to create office space at 412 Boulevard of the Allies could cost more than $3 million over the initial budget. Legislation introduced to City Council Tuesday would allocate an additional $3.2 million for the project, which aims to bring several city offices into the...
Daycation: Steubenville, Ohio, boasts world’s largest display of life-sized nutcrackers
Experience a whimsical and traditional holiday walking tour of 200 life-sized nutcrackers on display in historic Steubenville, Ohio, located about 40 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The Steubenville Nutcracker Village offers a free, 24/7 nutcracker self- guided outdoor tour opportunity through Jan. 7. Billed as the world’s largest collection of life-sized nutcrackers,...
Man carjacks delivery driver’s car in Homewood, police say
Police are investigating a carjacking that took place in Homewood on Monday. A delivery driver reported she had stopped to drop off a package in the 500 block of Rosedale Street when a man jumped into the vehicle and drove away after verbally threatening her, Pittsburgh police said. The vehicle...
Ross Township proposed 2023 budget has no tax increase
The Ross Township proposed general fund budget for 2023 will have no tax or township sewer rate increases, with a vote for consideration at the town board of commissioners’ Dec. 5 meeting. The budget is balanced at $41,894,985, approximately more than $1.3 million than the 2022 budget, according to Ross...
Shaler proposed budget keeps tax rate at 3.49 mills
Shaler Township presented its proposed general fund budget for 2023 in November, with no increase in property taxes, which will remain at 3.49 mills. The proposed 2023 budget is balanced at $16 million with a vote set for the next commissioner’s meeting on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The budget...
‘It was a shell’: Two-century-old Bethel Park homestead brought back to life
A photograph mounted prominently on Luke Erny’s living room wall shows his Bethel Park home at some point in the distant past, with accompanying text relating its history: “Lytle Road was named after the early Lytle family settlers. The Lytle homestead still stands near the corner of Lytle Road and...
Kiski Area marching band takes bronze medal at national competition
The Kiski Area High School marching band capped its 2022 performance season with a national award. The band earned the 2022 Bands of America Class AA National Bronze Medal at the Bands of America Grand National Championships held recently in Indianapolis. The competition featured more than 100 high school bands...
Hempfield man accused of punching state trooper
A Hempfield man is accused of punching a state trooper in the face Monday afternoon, according to court papers. Nathan J. Delligatti, 43, was jailed on $25,000 bail on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Troopers said they were called to Delligatti’s Johnston...
Holiday ‘Nutcracker’ productions run gamut from classic to hip hop
For many people, taking in a performance of “The Nutcracker” is as much a part of the holidays as the shopping, baking, visiting and general merriment. It certainly is for Natalie Ann Kasievich, executive director of the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, who grew up in Allegheny County’s North Hills. “My family...
Pine officials approve Clover Chase development
After months of dialogue between Pine officials, developers and community members, the township is moving ahead with plans for the Clover Chase development. The proposed development has one cul-de-sac for the plan, which will be accessible via Curtis Drive. The development will have 23 single-unit homes, two stormwater management detention...
Kiski Township man sues former police sergeant for injuries, legal expenses, defamation
A Kiski Township man filed a civil complaint and is suing former Kiski Township police Sgt. Thomas Dessell for $12,000, alleging physical injuries, legal expenses and defamed character. Dessell resigned from the department in July, along with three other Kiski Township officers and a dispatcher who claimed they were harassed...
North Hills Middle School choir strikes emotional chord in video of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’Video
Tom Hartwell was attempting to teach his students about compassion and kindness through music. He was also looking to create something special for Highmark Caring Place’s virtual observance of Children’s Grief Awareness Day on Nov. 17. The North Hills Middle School concert choir director knew he had a talented group...
Quaker Valley educator honored for her leadership, positive impacts
A Quaker Valley School District educator was recently honored for her leadership skills. Susan Gentile has been with the district for more than 25 years. She began her teaching career as a middle school English language arts teacher and worked as a high school English teacher. Gentile also served as...
Mike Love of the Beach Boys talks about Christmas songs, playing the Benedum Center
When most people think about the Beach Boys, images of surf, sand and summer come to mind. But carving out their signature, sunny California sound did not prevent them from getting into the Holiday spirit each year when Christmas came around. In a phone interview with the Tribune-Review from Los...
Brothers’ daily routine inspires kindness at McAnnulty Elementary
Brothers Thomas and Nathan Brose have created a routine to start their morning that has inspired their fellow McAnnulty Elementary School classmates to spread kindness. Nathan, who is in kindergarten, is 19 months younger than Thomas, a first grader. Nathan was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 3, according...
Westmoreland, Allegheny election results certified; precinct petitions still under review
With the exception of the vote counts from five of the county’s 307 precincts, the Westmoreland County Board of Elections on Monday gave its final certification to the Nov. 8 election results. Petitions filed challenging the results of the vote counts of the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races in five precincts...
Pittsburgh seeks ‘snow angels’ to clear sidewalks for elderly, disabled neighbors
Pittsburgh officials are looking for volunteer ‘snow angels’ to help elderly or disabled neighbors clear their sidewalks and walkways of snow throughout the winter. The city’s Snow Angels Program pairs volunteers with neighbors who can’t shovel their own sidewalks to ensure that sidewalks are shoveled and salted during inclement weather....
The Stroller, Nov. 29, 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. Holiday weekend planned in Vandergrift The Vandergrift Back When Holiday Extravaganza...
Over 30 Pittsburgh organizations receive nearly $1 million in Stop the Violence Grants
Over 30 Pittsburgh organizations received nearly $1 million in Stop the Violence Grants, according to city officials. Organizations could get funding for a variety of community initiatives, ranging from academic supports and sport programs to family-strengthening activities and mental health counseling for high-risk individuals. “These grants are valuable for the...
Sewickley area student news for the week of Nov. 29, 2022
Grove City College student Mara Brak has been selected as one of the finalists for Elevator Pitch Competition, which ) provides student entrepreneurs an opportunity to “pitch” their ideas for a new commercial or social enterprise to judges in a two-stage contest. Each student has two minutes — about the...
1 of 2 Tarentum brothers arrested, charged in Harrison shootout
One of two brothers charged in a suspected mid-October shootout in Harrison was arrested Monday morning. Arrested was Troy Vickers, 30, of Tarentum. A felony arrest warrant is still active for his brother, 19-year-old Brian Vickers, also of Tarentum. Troy Vickers was arrested by the U.S. Marshal Western Pennsylvania Fugitive...
Cleveland police seek suspect in Adrianna Taylor killing
A 43-year-old Cleveland man is wanted for the aggravated murder of Adrianna K. Taylor, whose body was found Thanksgiving night in a Wilkinsburg backyard. An arrest warrant was issued for Anthony Kennedy, 43, in connection with Taylor’s death. Taylor, 23, was initially listed as missing by Cleveland police on Nov....
Penn Hills man arrested in Tarentum, charged in Verona shooting
A Penn Hills man faces charges after, police say, he was responsible for a Nov. 10 shooting in Verona and fled from police afterward. Shuron B. Porter, 43, of Penn Hills was taken into custody early Monday in the 300 block of West Eighth Avenue in Tarentum, according to Allegheny...
Monroeville Historical Society hosts 53rd Tree Lighting
Guests enjoyed music, dancing and holiday spirit at Monroeville’s 53rd Tree Lighting. The Monroeville Historical Society hosted the two-hour event at Old Stone Church on Nov. 27. Attendees gathered in the pews of the historical building to watch performances from the Opus 2 Orchestra and Larry Cervi’s East End Kids....
North Huntingdon police charge Philadelphia man after traffic stop
A Philadelphia man who asked North Huntingdon police to “hurry up” during a Sunday traffic stop is being held without bail after authorities said they found a gun and drugs inside the empty flatbed car hauler he was driving, according to court papers. Shawn E. Hunter, 32, was arraigned Monday...
