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Journalist Nelly Bly, union organizer Mother Jones and artist Mary Cassatt are among the female trailblazers showcased at the Sharpsburg Community Library for Women’s History Month. “We wanted to highlight sung and unsung women of Pennsylvania and educate people on their contributions,” library Director Sara Mariacher said. The Trailblazing Pennsylvania...

A decorated career spanning 64 years will come to an end the first week of April, when Larry Cervi directs his final musical at Gateway High School. From April 1-9, 36 students directed by Cervi will help put on “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Cervi had led productions at local high schools...

The Alle-Kiski Valley firefighting community is mourning the death of longtime Arnold firefighter and officer Keith Dziobak. Dziobak died Tuesday night. A cause of death was not immediately known. He was 57. A firefighter with Arnold No. 2 since he was 17 years old in 1982, Dziobak was in his...

Cranes and construction crews are making headway at the Pittsburgh International Airport, as work building a new landside terminal is well underway. Airport officials said progress for the $1.3 billion project is on schedule and the new, upgraded terminal is on track to open by 2025. In fact, Allegheny County...

Using license plate reading cameras, security camera footage and a car rental agreement, Allegheny County Police detectives were able to identify Darrel Hardy Jr. as the man they believed killed Zack “Bud” Moore within hours of the 2018 shooting. Hardy, who worked as a jitney driver, is on trial this...

Pitcairn Borough Police Department has been awarded a $42,000 grant to purchase a new patrol vehicle, allowing the department to address an expanded role more effectively. The grant was administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development, which aims to enhance investment opportunities for businesses. “Pitcairn Borough police...

The Kiski Area School District is collecting back-to-school supplies for a districtwide summer event. This year’s 2nd Annual Back-To-School Backpack Bash will be held on Aug. 10 at Kiski Area High School. The district is asking the public to donate backpacks, school supplies and general hygiene items at any of...

Duquesne University will move forward with plans for a new school of medicine after Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the school’s plans for a new building to house its College of Osteopathic Medicine. The five-story structure will replace the former Life Works building being demolished at Forbes Avenue and...

Firefighters are responding to a house fire on Kairenbrook Drive in Fairfield Township. The fire started at about 10 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of the residence, according to a Westmoreland County dispatcher. There are no people reported inside the home, but there are animals inside. There are currently...

The city of Greensburg is gearing up to honor local veterans and first responders during its Hometown Hero Celebration in May. Scheduled for 11 a.m. May 21 at St. Clair Park, the event will honor 94 military and non-military heroes, many of whom are featured on banners that soon will...

Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission signed off on UPMC’s plans for a new 363-bed hospital in Oakland on Tuesday, paving the way for finalized plans to go to the city’s zoning administrator for approval. UPMC said the new hospital, planned for the former Children’s Hospital site at the corner of Fifth Avenue...

Canvas paintings, decorative wooden blocks and customized picture frames will be among the crafts made by Clairview School students for sale Saturday during an annual craft and vendor fundraising show. Their works will join those of 30 vendors in an effort to raise money for the Hempfield school to build...

Five Pittsburgh police officers were terminated as a result of their actions leading up to the death of Jim Rogers last year, though city officials on Wednesday offered scant information into the investigation and the decision-making process. Eight officers were recommended for discipline following the ultimately fatal interactions with Rogers...

Art • An exhibit featuring the works of local photographer Rob McLaughlin will be March 25 and 26 at Jeannette Area Historical Society, 415 Clay Ave. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. March 25 with cheese and wine tasting, and noon to 4 p.m. March 26 with light refreshments. Donations...

Veteran Jeannette police dog Arees is getting plenty of treats in his retirement. The 9-year-old German shepherd officially left the city’s force last week and has been enjoying lazy days off-duty at home with handler Sgt. Jim Phillips. “He’s definitely made myself and the City of Jeannette proud,” Phillips said....

A project to revitalize Rosedale Park in Penn Hills is closer to fruition courtesy of a local contribution. The Penn Hills Rotary recently presented a $600 check to the Rosedale Civic Association, which has embarked on an estimated $150,000 upgrade effort to the recreation site next to the Rosedale Volunteer...

One man is dead and the suspect in his death is in the hospital after an overnight incident in North Versailles. Allegheny County 911 received a call about a shooting in North Versailles around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday night. First responders found Travis George Sanner, 38, dead at the scene in...

What time is it? Come Friday, it’ll be time for Highlands students to dazzle audiences by dancing across the stage to catchy, up-tempo songs made popular in Disney’s “High School Musical 2: On Stage!” “Being on stage always feels exhilarating, akin to playing sports in a huge stadium in front...

Publicize your community events and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Murder masquerade dinner to raise money for veterans Brackenridge American Legion will host a murder masquerade dinner at 2 p.m. May 7...

Last year’s spring cleanup in Unity cleared away 40 large bins of trash from yards and roadsides in the community, and township officials hope to dispose of even more unsightly debris when they repeat the event April 30. This year, there will be expanded locations in township neighborhoods for the...

One person died Wednesday morning in a crash between a vehicle and CSX train in Sutersville, railroad officials said. The collision occurred at 10:35 a.m. near Second Avenue and Fourth Street, according to the Westmoreland County dispatcher. The Westmoreland County coroner, who was called to the scene shortly after the...

A right of passage of Quaker Valley School District middle schoolers returns after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The eighth-grade trip to historic sites has traditionally been a several-day educational and bonding experience for youngsters in Sewickley and surrounding communities. About 150-or-so students have gone each year since the 1970s. It’s...

Verona Garden Club members hope double the brews, double the goods and double the space equals double the funds at the second annual Botany & Booze. The fundraiser for the beautification group is scheduled for May 21-22 at Railroad Park. East Railroad Avenue will be closed from Center to South...

Pittsburgh’s planning commission voted 5-0 to recommend the controversial Oakland Crossings development zoning amendments to Pittsburgh City Council, which will have the ultimate vote on the measure. The recommendation comes with several conditions, including that university and college campuses are excluded from acceptable uses for the site and that City...

A Cheswick man who turned 18 a month after he was charged last year with the attempted murder of three people during a shooting outside of a Greensburg apartment building contends he should be prosecuted as a juvenile. The lawyer for Jaron Malik Haten-McCoy filed court documents Tuesday that argue...