New developer makes another go at Murrysville car wash
If the application for Drake’s Car Wash looked familiar to Murrysville council, that’s because they’ve seen nearly all of it before. Council approved a plan a few years ago for Tommy’s Car Wash on the same spot, the former Choice Auto property on Route 22 near School Road. Tommy’s is...
Woman killed in Penn Hills fire identified; death, fire ruled accidental
An 83-year-old woman was identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office as the person who was killed in a March 11 fire at a house in Penn Hills. Karen L. Verzinski lived in the 300 block of College Street in Penn Hills, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. The...
Shaler pool bathhouse being demolished to make way for $2M replacement facility
The end of this year’s swim season was also the end for the original, 61-year-old bathhouse at Crawford Pool in Shaler’s Kiwanis Park. The bathhouse, dating from when the pool opened in July 1964, is being demolished and the site prepared for its replacement by Oct. 30, township Manager Judy...
After deadlock, Harrison to meet Thursday to vote on new commissioner
The vote to fill Harrison’s open commissioner seat will likely come down to one vote, that of vacancy board member George Conroy. Commissioners on Aug. 25 deadlocked in a vote between nominees Alan Fisher of Union Avenue and Justin Johnson of Carlisle Street. Now, the vacancy board — comprising the...
Ross commissioners considering $35.3M, 5-year capital improvement plan
Ross commissioners are considering approval of a $35.3 million, five-year capital improvement program for the township. Of that, about $30.1 million, or 85%, is considered a priority, finance director Dan Berty told commissioners during a presentation at their Sept. 2 meeting. It includes about $13.6 million for street improvements, $9.4...
Lane restrictions scheduled for bridges in eastern Westmoreland County, I-70 segment
Motorists in eastern parts of Westmoreland County will encounter overnight lane restrictions on a series of seven state bridges as crews work to preserve the spans. The single-lane restrictions started Wednesday and will be in place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. for up to two days for each bridge....
Ross mourns passings of former police officers Boyd, Freedman
The Ross community mourned the recent passings of two longtime public servants in the township, who died two weeks apart in August. Howard Boyd, a former Ross police officer and code enforcement officer, died on Saturday, Aug. 16. He was 83. Ralph C. Freedman Jr., a former police officer, chief...
No prescription? No problem: Pa. clears a barrier to covid vaccines
Pennsylvanians seeking a covid-19 shot from their pharmacist no longer need a prescription after the state Board of Pharmacy changed its policies Wednesday. The change takes effect immediately, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Those interested in getting the vaccine should contact their pharmacies about availability “while pharmacies work...
Bradford Woods nixes pedestrian walkway idea; Bradford Road to be narrowed to slow traffic
A pedestrian walkway was nixed as a possible addition to Bradford Road in Bradford Woods, an area that locals say has become unsafe for pedestrians. The borough had proposed a pedestrian walkway along the stretch of road at its meeting in July as a way to provide a safer area...
Will Western Pa. be able to see this weekend’s total lunar eclipse?
Stargazers might have come across recent online posts about the upcoming total lunar eclipse this coming weekend that will result in a blood-red moon shining in the sky. Depending on the time zone, the total lunar eclipse will occur between Sunday and Monday, USA Today reported. Will Western Pennsylvania be...
Seating to be limited at Springdale football game
Allegheny Valley School District announced that seating will be limited for the Springdale vs. Avella high school football game Friday night at the district’s new stadium. The venue can hold approximately 700 spectators. Bands and cheerleaders will have assigned sections, and designated areas will be posted for home and visiting...
Roadwork set to begin in Oakmont
Drivers commuting through Oakmont can expect to see some ongoing roadwork in the coming weeks. Borough officials announced a tentative start date of Sept. 15 for stormwater infrastructure construction along Washington Avenue. The project, which had been postponed last month, is expected to take about five to six weeks to...
Western Pa. towns under DEP sewage consent order request extension
More than $5 million has been spent since 2019 to improve the sewage system that serves tens of thousands of customers in western Westmoreland and a small slice of Allegheny counties. The improvements are mandated by the state Department of Environmental Protection through a 2019 consent order. Now, the Franklin...
Raptors, virtual tour of Henry Ford museum on tap for Norwin library
Four raptors are expected to be at the Norwin Public Library on Thursday as part of a program on their importance to the ecosystem. Talon Talk will be presented by Nature’s Educators of Florence, Colo., at 6 p.m. at the library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin. Members of the nonprofit wildlife...
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic School plans centennial celebration
One hundred years ago in Aspinwall, St. Scholastica School was formed to provide Catholic education to children in the St. Scholastica Parish, which was established in 1895. Now, 100 years later, the name may have changed, but the core mission of providing a traditional Catholic education to area youth remains....
Author Barbara Burstin details legacy of the late Sophie Masloff, Pittsburgh’s 1st female, 1st Jewish mayor
The late Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff was a “character who had character.” That’s according to Barbara Burstin, an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh and author of “Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff.” The book was released in 2019 through Word Association Publishers in Tarentum. Burstin will detail Masloff’s improbable...
Steelers will turn Emerald Isle black and gold to celebrate game in Dublin
To celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming game in Dublin this month, the team and Irish airline Aer Lingus are launching a series of fan events and activities with the goal of turning the Emerald Isle black and gold. The first-ever NFL regular season game in Ireland will take place on...
Ross withdraws proposal targeting tiny houses, takes aim at controlling vape shops
Ross commissioners are taking their sights off tiny houses and taking aim at vape shops. A proposed ordinance that would have set a minimum 1,500-square-foot requirement for new and altered single-family homes was withdrawn, Commissioner Denise Rickenbrode said at Tuesday’s commissioners meeting. The decision was made at an Aug. 12...
Care Mobile offers free exams, shots for Highlands students
Highlands students can get immunizations, sports physicals and other exams during a visit from the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile on Sept. 19. The Care Mobile offers all district students limited medical care with no out-of-pocket costs. Appointments will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the district community...
New veterans business outreach center debuts at New Kensington’s Corner LaunchBox
Penn State New Kensington’s Corner LaunchBox has started a new business outreach service for veterans. The Veterans Business Outreach Center, at the Corner LaunchBox in downtown New Kensington, was established through an agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, said Joanna Sutton, director of the Corner LaunchBox. The effort aims...
Derry Township residents object to proposed solar farm, cite concerns about health, water
Neighbors in Derry Township are hoping the township supervisors won’t grant a permit for a proposed solar array on property in a rural neighborhood near New Alexandria. Hallie Newhouse-Ramer, who has started an online petition opposing the solar project on Newhouse Road, has expressed concern about its potential impact on...
Sharpsburg ministry puts new spin on addiction recovery in effort to heal ‘whole person’
Yoga, finance classes and spiritual mentoring are part of an expanded roster of offerings meant to heal “the whole person” at the Addiction Recovery Ministry in Sharpsburg. “We realize that addiction is physical, mental and spiritual,” said Rosemarie Haas, director of the agency along Ninth Street. “We’re trying to help...
Morning Roundup: Man stabbed in North Homewood; Game Commission seeks wild turkey reports
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 3: 1 injured in Homewood North stabbing Officials are investigating after a man was found Tuesday evening with a stab wound to his neck in Pittsburgh’s Homewood North neighborhood. A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson said officers were...
1 injured after semi overturns on 62nd Street Bridge
A tractor-trailer overturned Wednesday morning on the 62nd Street Bridge, forcing a shutdown of the bridge for about five hours during the morning rush hour. At about 8 a.m., one lane on the span connecting Pittsburgh’s Stanton Heights neighborhood and Sharpsburg was reopened to traffic. The bridge was fully reopened...
The Stroller, Sept. 3, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Avonmore talent contest seeking...
