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Verona Community Day returns Sept. 24
On Sept. 24, the Verona Community Group will present the second annual Verona Community Picnic, to take place at Cribbs Field on Second Street from 2 to 6 p.m. The day will feature a wide array of family-friendly activities, but the cornerstone will be the food, with the community group...
Pittsburgh police: Taxi driver robbed in Hazelwood
Pittsburgh police are seeking information about the robbery of a taxi driver on Wednesday afternoon in the city’s Hazelwood neighborhood. Police were called the 200 block of Winston Road shortly before 5 p.m. for a report of a strong-arm robbery. They said a juvenile had hired a taxi/ride-hail driver on...
Monroeville Jazz Fest brings community together
On Sept. 3, area residents enjoyed music, food and nature at the 19th annual Monroeville Jazz Fest. The Monroeville Foundation hosted the concert outside at the Tall Trees Amphitheater. “I really enjoy this,” said Ernie Groover, Monroeville Foundation president. “This is a great venue, a great event. We have a...
Fire Ops 101: State lawmakers learn firefighting firsthand during program in McCandless
Technically, they’re piston-rod hydraulic tools used for prying. But mostly everyone knows them as the Jaws of Life. Whatever you want to call the devices, numerous Pennsylvania lawmakers and their associates had the opportunity to give them a try on what remained of some old cars in a simulation of...
State police charge former Freeport councilman, EMS treasurer with theft of nearly $100,000
State police have charged a former Freeport councilman and Freeport ambulance service treasurer with the misappropriation of nearly $100,000 over a four-year period. Justin G. DeAngelis, 41, who is listed with a Jeannette address according to court records, was charged Tuesday with theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and...
Pine-Richland officials taking ‘appropriate next steps’ to address racist Homecoming sign
Pine-Richland School District officials say that they are taking the “appropriate next steps” to address a picture of a high school student holding a racist sign. In a Snapchat screenshot making rounds on social media, a high school boy holds a Homecoming promposal sign that reads, “If I was black...
Man gets life in North Braddock shooting death of 85-year-old
A Swissvale man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced on Wednesday for first-degree murder in the shooting death of an 85-year-old man. Courde Day, 23, was found guilty by a jury in June for killing James Dent Jr. Day was sentenced by Allegheny County...
Shaler police investigating spectator/player incident after Hampton-Shaler game
The Shaler Township Police Department is trying to determine what led up to an alleged physical confrontation between a spectator and a Hampton Township High School football player after last Friday’s Hampton-Shaler football game at Shaler’s Titan Stadium. Shaler Police issued a statement saying that they are investigating the disturbance,...
Man convicted in 2015 Munhall homicide argues conviction should be tossed on double jeopardy grounds
The defense attorney for a man convicted of third-degree murder following a second trial argued Wednesday that the conviction should be thrown out because the prosecution either purposely caused a mistrial or was reckless in its preparation of the case. Carlos Harris, 28, of Arlington, was found guilty following his...
‘I hate me,’ Wilkinsburg man says before sentencing in stabbing death of cousin
Brandy Franklin sat on the witness stand, staring at her nephew across the room. Emmanual Jones had pleaded guilty in June to third-degree murder for killing her oldest son. As she began her victim-impact statement, Franklin spoke softly. “Eman, can you look at me?” she asked him. He did. “I...
2 Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship administrators receive awards
Two Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship administrators received awards recognizing their efforts to improve the school and its quality of education. PHCSE’s newest principal, Jessica Zuk, received the 2022 George Award for Outstanding Coordinator Leader from the international education organization MicroSociety Inc. The award recognizes her time as a...
Sewickley Academy students go back to school
Sewickley Academy welcomed students back to school on Sept. 1. “The first day of school was filled with high energy, warmth, and lots of smiles,” said associate head of school Chris Anderson. “Our community was thrilled to be reunited, and our teachers dedicated time for students to get to know...
Duquesne law school renamed after $50M gift from Thomas R. Kline
Duquesne University is renaming its law school after one of its most prestigious alumni, who recently donated the largest gift in the school’s history — $50 million. The Duquesne School of Law has been renamed to the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University. Kline, a Philadelphia lawyer,...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit commits to zero-emission bus fleet
The Pittsburgh region’s largest public transit provider announced Wednesday that it wants to transition its entire fleet of buses to zero-emission vehicles in the coming two decades. Pittsburgh Regional Transit CEO Katharine Kelleman said the agency’s goal is to have the entire bus fleet be zero-emission vehicles, either electric or...
‘Gateway to Natrona’ on tap near kayak launch
The kayak launch along the Allegheny River in Harrison’s Natrona section soon could become an enhanced destination for people seeking shorefront recreation. The Harrison commissioners are hoping to move forward on a project to create a nine-space, paved parking lot at the corner of Sycamore Street and River Avenue, new...
Westmoreland happenings: takeout shish kebabs and gyros, car show, bingos
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Police: 17-year-old with firearm in Duquesne arrested
Allegheny County Police arrested a juvenile with a gun in Duquesne just days after a teen girl was killed in that city. Justice Hayden, 17, of Duquesne was taken into custody Tuesday shortly before 2 p.m. after a foot chase. Police said they saw him and two other juveniles at...
First phase of Maple Avenue parking garage work nearly complete in Greensburg
The first phase of repair work on the Maple Avenue parking garage in Greensburg is nearing completion. Greensburg Public Works Director Tom Bell told city council this week that the work should be complete in the next two weeks. The two-level Dr. Robert W. Queale garage on Maple Avenue between...
Northern Tier Library celebrates Love Your Library Month
September is Love Your Library Month, and Northern Tier Library is celebrating its sixth annual Love Your Library Campaign. During September, all donations made to the library will receive a prorated match from the Buncher Foundation. A number of fundraisers are being held: Mum Plant Sale As one of its...
Chatham University president to leave position
David Finegold, the president of Chatham University, announced Wednesday that he plans to leave the post at the end of the academic year. Finegold, the university’s 19th president, has served as the school’s president since 2016. A scholar and educational innovator who dedicated his career to educational reform, Finegold worked...
Alphabet Trail and Tales returns to Frick Park after 2-year hiatus
Alphabet Trail and Tales, touted as Western Pennsylvania’s largest read aloud event, returns to Blue Slide Playground in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park this Saturday. “We are super excited to be back in Frick Park this year for this annual early and elementary literacy day of fun,” said Kathryn Vargas, director of...
State police: 23 people hurt in 90 crashes in region over Labor Day weekend
State troopers in the region investigated 90 crashes during the Labor Day holiday weekend, including one fatality, according to statistics released this week. There were 23 people hurt and alcohol was a factor in seven of the crashes, according to data for Troops A and B which cover Westmoreland, Allegheny...
Monessen man charged with assaulting police who responded to trespassing complaint
A Monessen man is charged with resisting arrest, assaulting police and using feces to vandalize a city holding cell. Charles Turman, 39, was placed in the Westmoreland County jail after the incident that began at about 10 a.m. on Friday in Monessen. Monessen police said they stopped Turman on Schoonmaker...
Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival returns to Strip District
These days, tacos are more than just ground beef, cheese and toppings. From barbacoa to chorizo to lengua, tacos have gone gourmet. Visitors to the Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival on Saturday will find a taco for every taste bud, said founder and executive producer Craig McCloud. “We’ll have plenty for...
Planning Commission approves plan to link 2 historic Pittsburgh buildings
Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a plan to link two historic buildings in the city’s Central Business District. The plan is to connect the structure commonly known as the Skinny Building on Forbes Avenue and the Roberts Building on Wood Street. Both buildings will see restoration work, and a...
