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The group of Gateway High School students who stepped outside on a chilly but sunny Wednesday afternoon had the surprise of their lives. In front of the school’s main entrance were two bus-sized limousines, ready to transport them for an excursion around the greater Gateway campus. “The limo ride was...

Residents of Butler County’s Connoquenessing Township can display political signs on their property without restrictions or without having to obtain a permit, thanks to a resident lodging a complaint with the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. Connoquenessing, like several municipalities in Butler County, has a political sign ordinance that...

The good news: Help is on the way with providing a sufficient number of lifeguards for Hampton Community Pool. But first, some help from Mother Nature is needed. “If this weather continues, we’re going to have trouble opening,” municipal manager Chris Lochner said about work that needs to be completed...

From its ornate interior to its classic marquee design, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center harkens back to an era when going to a theater for a play, movie or concert was an experience in itself. One look at the marquee over the main entrance — with its white block letters against...

Submit news, briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Found-materials artist featured at East Suburban Artists League The East Suburban Artists League will feature artist Glendon Hyde at their May 5 meeting. Hyde creates “found art” using discarded and broken materials, mostly donated by friends and neighbors. Hyde will share his...

Hampton’s Poff Elementary School rang in the spring — at least, according to what the calendar said — with a sock hop-themed All-School Dance in early April, highlighted by a bevy of fine food and beverages. Food trucks from BRGR and Kona Ice were on site, and Dave & Buster’s...

State Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week filed a motion asking a judge to revoke the bond of suspended Somerset District Attorney Jeffrey L. Thomas after two new sets of charges were filed against him. Thomas, 36, is awaiting trial on sexual assault charges. He now is accused of pursuing...

The state Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of fatally shooting New Kensington police Officer Brian Shaw in 2017. A Westmoreland County jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes on Nov. 12, 2019, to find Rahmael Holt, 33, of Harrison, guilty on all...

Norwin Area Democrats will discuss candidates Norwin Area Democrats group will discuss candidates for the May 17 primary during a meeting at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Norwin Public Library community room, Caruthers Lane, Irwin. Norwin library planning book sale May 18 The Friends of the Norwin Public Library...

U.S. News & World Report has compiled its annual review of more than 24,000 public high schools across the United States, with 718 in Pennsylvania making its best rankings list. The top 3 schools in the Keystone State are:Julia R. Masterman Secondary School (Philadelphia, #10 nationally)Downingtown STEM AcademyRadnor High School...

The image captures vials, needles and medicine bottles in the shape of a heart surrounding a photo of a baby’s sonogram and a onesie. It’s a photo that shows the depth of her parents’ love for baby Everly Journey. Her mom and dad waited more than a decade to hear...

The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office filed notice Thursday that it will seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing an Uber driver after she picked him up for a fare. Calvin Crew, 23, of Pitcairn, is accused of shooting Christi Spicuzza, 38, in a wooded area off...

The Rotary Club of Monroeville and Gateway High School Interact Club are jointly sponsoring a Peace Walk and Rally for Ukraine from noon to 1:30 p.m. May 7 at Monroeville Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road. All are encouraged to come and join the approximately one-mile walk through the park,...

“Strawberry Pie Forever” didn’t live up to its name. It was gone on Wednesday, the same day it was released. Cans of the brew collaboration between Pittsburgh-based Eat’n Park restaurant’s strawberry pie flavor and Grist House Craft Brewery of Millvale are sold out, according to the brewery. It’s still available...

A Michigan man was arrested in Pine following a traffic stop after police learned that the vehicle he was driving was reported stolen from a used car dealer in Cleveland. Derek Arlie Peaters, 49, of Flint, Mich., was charged with a felony count of receiving stolen property in connection with...

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is scrapping plans to use American Rescue Plan funding for a guaranteed basic income pilot program in the city. Former Mayor Bill Peduto had proposed using $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding for a pilot program to offer $500 monthly payments to 200 low-income Pittsburgh...

Penn Hills School Board unanimously approved the 2022-23 academic calendar at the April 26 school board meeting. The first day for students will be Monday, Aug. 29, while the staff will start the week before on Aug. 22. The last day of the school year for students will be Friday,...

A scheduled walkout by some Deer Lakes students to protest bullying at the high school has been canceled because of backlash from the community, organizers said. Student Abygail Cacurak said a private meeting with district administration is being planned in lieu of the protest. “After much deliberation and thought, we...

Sewickley Academy has named Chris J. Anderson as its Associate Head of School. Anderson will assume the role in July, the Academy announced on April 25. “I am so excited to be back. I left 11 years ago to come here to Episcopal Academy. I have really missed Sewickley Academy...

A Jeannette man was being held without bail after an 11-hour standoff last week shut down a city neighborhood overnight. Jesse McCurdy, 49, was arraigned Wednesday on charges of risking catastrophe, prohibited possession of a firearm and defiant trespass. Westmoreland County sheriff’s deputies said they arrived at McCurdy’s Good Street...

Two people were arrested Thursday in connection with numerous neglected farm animals, some of which were dead, that were seized from a Hempfield property, according to court papers. Authorities said a veterinarian concluded most of the animals had pneumonia and a sheep found dead had a ruptured eye and suspected...

A man and a woman riding with him were arrested after a Kiski Township patrol officer pulled them over in a car that was reported stolen. Investigators said the pair were stopped near the intersection of River Road and 19th Street on April 22 after an officer patrolling in North...

A parking lot at Westmoreland Mall will be transformed into an outdoor rodeo venue this summer as Live! Casino Pittsburgh hosts its first Pro “Bulls & Barrels” Rodeo and Concert. The event, scheduled for June 4-5, will feature professional bull riding, barrel racing, trick ropers, rodeo clowns and more. It...

A freeze warning for the Pittsburgh region expired around 9 a.m. Thursday — but not before temperatures tied an 88-year-old record low. The temperature dipped to 29 degrees overnight, tying a record set in 1934, National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Frazier said. “It’s possible that locations around Pittsburgh dropped even...

Quaker Valley School District officials have approved changes in the program of studies for the middle school. The board voted on April 26 to replace two English language arts classes with a new ELA class. The new course incorporates reading comprehension, vocabulary development, the writing process and grammar skills. Throughout...