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Western Pennsylvania population continues to trickle downward
Municipalities across Southwestern Pennsylvania continued to lose populations between 2020 and 2021, estimates show, a continuation of a decadeslong slide felt across the region. Those trends were largely visible in Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh saw one of the biggest population declines across the state between July 2020 and July 2021,...
Family of former Springdale High football player shot to death looks to start foundation in his memory
When Donna Hyatt buried her grandson, a victim of gun violence, in January, expenses weren’t something she really had to worry about. She and other family members realized that not all families are as fortunate in that regard. So they decided to do something to help. The family of Jorden...
Pittsburgh releases community visioning studies for East Hills, Lincoln-Lemington Belmar
Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning has released the inaugural Neighborhood Visioning Plans for the city’s East Hills and Lincoln-Lemington Belmar neighborhoods. The plans were developed through a 14-month process with the East Hills Consensus Group and Lincoln Lemington Collaborative, with support from Councilman Ricky Burgess’s office. Neighborhood visioning aims to...
‘Rockin’ Roosevelt’ to bring 11 bands to Arnold park
Jim Varhola spent a lot of his youth in playgrounds around his home in Springdale. “That’s what we did — we played soccer, softball, football. I don’t know what I would have done without the parks we had,” said Varhola, of Upper Burrell. “It’s important to have those things available...
What’s That: The concrete remains of an old lumber mill in GreensburgVideo
Behind Offutt Field in Greensburg, a walk along South Urania Avenue offers an unencumbered view of the football game, along a long stretch of unusually thick concrete that runs for several hundred feet along the road. As it approaches what is now MB Bride, the concrete wall is broken up...
Rider recounts being stranded upside down on Kennywood’s Aero 360
Coraopolis resident Alexandra Schneider said it felt like an eternity — the five minutes that a Kennywood spokesperson said the Aero 360 was stuck upside down at the West Mifflin park. She could feel a headache coming on as the pressure from being upside rushed to her head. The 33-year-old...
Gold Star Mothers honored during Trafford Memorial Day program
Trafford resident Christine Fike marked Memorial Day by laying roses at the base of a hometown monument that is dedicated to Gold Star mothers. Fike is one of those mothers who has lost a child killed while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Her 38-year-old son, Sgt. First Class Robert...
Blawnox observes Memorial Day with Parade, memorial service
Blawnox observed Memorial Day on Monday, May 30 with a parade along Freeport Road, a memorial service at the Blawnox Veterans Memorial and a community picnic at Blawnox Community Park. Blawnox Mayor Anthony Gross was the master of ceremonies and U.S. Army SPC 4 Ken Messing placed a wreath at...
Aspinwall observes Memorial Day with memorial service, parade
Hundreds of people took part in Aspinwall’s Memorial Day activities on May 30, which included a memorial ceremony outside American Legion Post 77 on Commercial Avenue and a parade. Weather couldn’t have been better for the event with bright sun and almost cloudless skies. The parade returned after a two-year...
2 charged in shooting that killed infant in Downtown Pittsburgh; 1 at large
One man is in custody and another is on the run, wanted in connection with the drive-by shooting Sunday that killed an 18-month-old infant, authorities said Monday night. Markez Anger, 23, is wanted on charges of homicide and conspiracy. The midday shooting, at the height of the holiday weekend in...
Kiski Area superintendent hosts new coffee chat to encourage community relations
A new coffee-themed social is brewing in the Kiski Area School District. Kiski Area Superintendent Misty Slavic will host her inaugural “Coffee Chat With the Superintendent” on Friday, June 10. The free gathering kicks off at 9 a.m. All residents of the district are invited to attend. Participants should register...
Pittsburgh begins gathering community input on 2023 budgets
Pittsburgh’s Office of Management and Budget is inviting city residents to share their input regarding the city’s 2023 capital and operating budgets through virtual forums and online surveys. The capital budget funds projects that design, build, restore or purchase city-owned assets, have a minimum value of $50,000 and have a...
Educator joins West Overton staff as whiskey distiller
The real potency of the whiskey being produced at West Overton Village is its ability to capture in barrels and bottles the history of the rural community’s 19th century industrial transformation. So it seems natural those in charge of the East Huntingdon museum complex turned to a home-brewing enthusiast with...
Fallen soldiers honored throughout Alle-Kiski Valley on Memorial DayVideo
Memorial Day is much more than just parades and picnics. Some people mark the holiday as the unofficial start of summer, while others remember to pay tribute to those who served in the military. In Vandergrift, a multi-stop morning of patriotic tributes kicked off around 7:30 a.m. Monday, hosted by...
Police: Driver who crashed into Indiana County school bus suspected of DUI
A man behind the wheel of a sedan that crashed into a school bus Friday in Indiana County was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. State police said no injuries were reported among the driver and 13 students who were aboard the bus when...
Happenings for week of May 30, 2022, in Monroeville and nearby
Hard-to-Recycle Collection event scheduled in Monroeville A Monroeville site is on the schedule for Pennsylvania Resources Council’s 2022 Hard-to-Recycle Collection campaign. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30 at Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East, 4350 Northern Pike, Suite 220. Held in partnership with...
Happenings for May 30, 2022, in Plum, Oakmont
Plum Borough SummerFest scheduled for late June Plum Borough’s SummerFest 2022 is scheduled from June 23-25 at Larry Mills Park, Fontana Drive. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The festival features food trucks, games plus fireworks on Saturday....
Happenings for week of May 30, 2022: Hampton farmer’s market and more
Farmer’s market held Wednesday afternoons The Township of Hampton Farmer’s Market is held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through mid-October in the lower parking lot of the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road. Vendors for 2022 include Bates & Hayes Concessions, Carlos Aviles Farms, Cindy Munchies, Cunning House Supply...
In brief: Juneteenth Festival, Art Extravaganza and more around Sewickley
Juneteenth Art & Music Festival The Sewickley Community Center will host a Juneteenth Art & Music Festival on June 18 from noon-6 p.m. It is free and open to the public. There will be live music featuring The Flow Band, Ibeji Drum Ensemble and more, as well as children’s activities,...
Vandergrift officials continue efforts to fight blight in the borough
Vandergrift officials are continuing efforts to fight blight in the borough, but the walls aren’t tumbling down quickly enough for some residents. This year, Vandergrift Council identified five abandoned and/or unsafe properties on Longfellow Street and Washington and Franklin avenues. The borough recently completed the demolition of an abandoned former...
The Stroller, May 30, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Memorial Day. A time of remembrance. A time of prayer. Take a...
Remember When: The 1st Memorial Day after World War II was truly special in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Memorial Day is always special. But that was truly the case May 30, 1946. It was the first Memorial Day following the end of World War II, and Alle-Kiski Valley towns rolled out the red carpet for troops returning home. Like now, that Memorial Day was a Monday, but the...
Faces of the Valley: Adam Matcho’s latest poetry collection offers thought-provoking take on everyday struggles, triumphs
You won’t need a primer on poetic pentameter to find enjoyment and meaning in Adam Matcho’s latest collection. Some might call it poetry for working stiffs. The 90 poems the Washington Township writer included in “Ask Your Undertaker” are simple, deftly crafted vignettes that immediately feel familiar. Big-box retail stores,...
Adelphoi welcomes new park on Latrobe campus, looks to further expansion
The center of Adelphoi’s Latrobe village now has a lush, green hub to welcome students. The nonprofit child care agency recently added a park to its educational campus. Park amenities include an amphitheater, bridge, picnic tables, benches and an empty, grassy space for activities. Karyn Pratt, Adelphoi vice president of...
Safety issues persist at Westmoreland Heritage Trail crossing in Murrysville
Every few months — but especially as winter rolls over into spring and warmer weather — a particular topic pops up in Murrysville-area social media posts and comment threads: the areas where the Westmoreland Heritage Trail crosses major roads. “Somebody is going to die sooner rather than later,” said Diana...
