Western PA Local News category, Page 1268
Icy roads, crashes reported throughout Pittsburgh region
Snow and precipitation fell throughout the Pittsburgh region overnight and early Thursday morning, leading to possible icy patches and slick conditions on area roads. Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported multiple crashes throughout the region. Early morning temperatures are below freezing, with wind chills reported around 20 degrees. The Liberty Bridge...
Summer Lee plans to keep breaking down barriers in Congress
Summer Lee made history last week, but it wasn’t easy. The Braddock native’s rise to become the first Black woman from Pennsylvania to sit in Congress has been met with regular pushback from forces trying to counter her progressive policies and bombastic attitude. At one point that pushback came from...
Pittsburgh City Council to reject Gainey’s proposal to control cable bureau, print shop
Pittsburgh City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith on Wednesday said council would reject Mayor Ed Gainey’s proposal to move the city’s cable bureau and print shop under control of the Mayor’s Office. When he released his preliminary 2023 budget, Gainey said he would like to see changes to where some city...
Frazer supervisors proposing 40% tax hike in 2023
Frazer residents may see a notable property tax increase if officials green light a proposed 2023 budget next month. The proposed $1.3 million budget calls for an increase from 2.5 mills to 3.5 mills on residents’ homes with a $40,000 homestead exemption, which equates to a tax of $210 on...
Sharpsburg sewer line project will bring minor disruptions for area residents
Sharpsburg residents in the area of 10th to 13th streets can expect slight water disruptions when a major sewer line project is scheduled in early December. Insight Pipe is expected to begin work Dec. 1 along Main Street. “The sewer line in that area needs to be relined,” Manager Christine...
The Stroller, Nov. 17, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Confession barred from evidence in trial of man accused in Jeannette fatal fire
Two confessions from a man charged with murder in connection with a fire in Jeannette were improperly obtained by investigators, a Westmoreland County judge has ruled. In a 27-page opinion, Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio said Brian Rendon, 38, of Jeannette was incapable of voluntarily waiving his rights to remain...
Pittsburgh police gear up for safe Light Up Night
Pittsburgh public safety officials are gearing up for Saturday’s Highmark Light Up Night festival, and said they are taking extensive measures to ensure the event is safe. Large crowds are expected in Pittsburgh’s central business district for the 61st anniversary celebration featuring live music, family-friendly entertainment, tree lighting and fireworks....
Western Pa. medical experts keep watch on amoxicillin shortage
A shortage of the broad-range antibiotic amoxicillin is being felt in Western Pennsylvania, and experts are tracking how it will impact local care. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month announced a shortage of the oral suspension of the drug, which is used to fight bacteria in a wide...
Penn-Trafford Drama Guild to host Nutcracker Party
Children of all ages are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the Penn-Trafford Drama Guild’s Nutcracker Party, featuring the cast of “The Nutcracker: The Play.” The event will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdayin the main lobby of Penn-Trafford High School, and will include games, snacks, dancing and...
Westmoreland Airshow discount VIP tickets to be sold Cyber Monday
Tickets for the Shop ‘n Save Westmoreland Airshow at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity can get the VIP experience for the 2023 event at a discount price on Nov. 28, the county airport authority said. The authority is offering a $50 discount on the $200 ticket by buying...
Tax rate holds steady in North Huntingdon 2023 budget
North Huntingdon property owners will not pay additional real estate taxes to operate the township government next year, based on the preliminary spending plan officials adopted this week. The township commissioners Wednesday approved a preliminary general fund budget of $14.7 million that holds the line on real estate taxes at...
Missing Pittsburgh girl sought
Pittsburgh police said they are seeking a missing 12-year-old girl who was last seen in Homewood on Saturday. Angie’nae Mar is 5-foot-4-inches tall, weighing 180 pounds. She has an Afro hairstyle. Anyone with information about the girl’s location is asked to contact police at 412- 323-7141....
Blawnox officials plan to raise real estate taxes about 10% as part of next year’s budget
Blawnox property owners might have to dig a little deeper in their wallets to pay real estate taxes as borough officials plan to hike rates about 10% next year. Council voted 5-0 to advertise its 2023 preliminary budget and tax ordinance Nov. 9. Councilwomen Meghan Kennedy and Katie Specht-Coban were...
Aspinwall’s Presents From Police toy drive underway
For the better part of a decade the Aspinwall Police Department has made it a point to help provide children with special needs and health issues have a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. This year is no exception. The 11th annual Presents From Police toy drive has begun. “It’s...
Mural promoting love in Aspinwall revealed
A mural project designed to spread love and positivity in Aspinwall has been completed. Spearheaded by the advocacy group Aspinwall Neighbors, the mural called “Love, Aspinwall” at the Field Avenue playground pavilion was unveiled Nov. 12. A core group of 16 volunteers, under the direction of artist and resident Alison...
Seniors at Aquinas Academy in Hampton earn National Merit commendation
Three Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh seniors have been recognized in the 2023 National Merit Competition as Commended Students. Mary BouSamra, Sam Buchanan and Liam Ellis rank among approximately 34,000 Commended Students nationwide who are gaining acknowledgement of their exceptional academic promise, representing fewer than 3% of all who enter the...
Oakmont Hometown Christmas celebration set for Nov. 19
Oakmont Borough is kicking off the holiday season on Nov. 19 with the annual Oakmont Hometown Christmas celebration along Allegheny River Boulevard, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event begins with entertainment on the main stage near the clock tower, but it really kicks into high gear with the holiday...
Mosside teachers awarded McDonald’s grants in Monroeville
Two Gateway School District middle school teachers have received cash grants from local McDonald’s restaurants. Kelly Cornelius and Jodi Piacenti each received a $500 McDonald’s MAC Grant from owner-operator Matthew Alamo to help them “Make Activities Count” for their students. Cornelius said she will use the grant money to host...
Monroeville Arts Council presents holiday concert
The Monroeville Arts Council will present a holiday concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 4 in the auditorium at Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus, 595 Beatty Road. Admission is free. Kicking off the program will be singer-pianist Judi Figel, accompanied by drummer Jeff Montgomery, for the first...
Some MAWC water customers warned of potential health risks, but no corrective measures required
Notifications were sent out Wednesday to more than 50,000 Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County customers who live south of Route 30 about a potential hazard caused by a high level of a chemical that is a byproduct of the process used to clean drinking water. Officials said tests at the...
Social work services come to Carnegie Carnegie
Here at the Carnegie Carnegie, we like to pay close attention to trends and new ideas in library land. Not only does it helps us stay relevant and responsive to our community’s needs, it also keeps things fresh and interesting around here. It’s always a treat for me to present...
Man killed in Mt. Washington stabbing, police say
A man was killed and a second injured during a stabbing in Mt. Washington Wednesday morning. Pittsburgh police and EMS responded to the 100 block of Southern Avenue around 8 a.m. Wednesday. When Zone 3 officers arrived on scene, they found two males with “severe stab wounds,” police said. Pittsburgh...
Woman sues Airbnb for injuries in North Side party shooting
A Pittsburgh woman injured when she jumped from a second-story window to flee gunfire during an April 16 party on the North Side is suing Airbnb for negligence. She filed her lawsuit, which also seeks damages from the Pittsburgh-based owners of the rental property, on Wednesday in the Allegheny County...
North Park drive-in holiday laser show back for 3rd year with tickets on sale Nov. 17
Allegheny County’s holiday drive-in laser show is back for a third year, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the first 45-minute light show being held on Dec. 9. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 17, at noon. The synchronized light show allows families to enjoy the lights...
