Western PA Local News category, Page 1491
Hosta Show returns to Soergel Orchards in Wexford
The Daffodil and Hosta Society of Western Pennsylvania’s 28th Hosta Show is back following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Hosta Show is a juried show that offers the opportunity to hosta enthusiasts in the Western Pennsylvania area to showcase their best hostas. Entries for the juried show...
Four-legged friends help Ramsey students celebrate school year’s end in Monroeville
A visitor to Ramsey Elementary School prompted plenty of questions along the lines of: “Is that a real unicorn?” No, but the presence of Dolly, a miniature horse fitted with a conical golden headpiece, certainly helped make Ramsey’s Fun and Fitness Day, the final day of the academic year, a...
Pittsburgh council considers amendments to stop-and-frisk legislation
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday recommitted legislation outlining new regulations for stop-and-frisk incidents, meaning the measure will be discussed further and possibly amended before a final vote. The measure requires police to document why they are stopping and searching a pedestrian before they do so. Officers will have to use...
TSA officers catch 2 guns in 3 days at Pittsburgh International
Security officers at Pittsburgh International Airport on Tuesday stopped the second person in three days from bringing a loaded gun past the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint, according to a spokeswoman. Both men — one stopped Sunday and the other on Tuesday morning — claimed they’d forgotten they had the loaded...
Pittsburgh woman facing felony charges after Arnold police say she punched woman, scuffled with officers
Arnold police accused a woman of spitting at officers and kicking one of them in the groin when they tried to arrest her for allegedly assaulting another woman. Korrina Jolynn Booker, 35, of the 6800 block of Frankstown Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, was charged with two felony counts of...
CCAC to host free summer STEM program for middle school students
Enticing grade schools students to spend part of their summer vacation participating in an academic activity sounds like a tough sell. But not if it provides hands-on learning opportunities. That’s what middle school students (grades 6-8) will find as part of a free project-based STEM learning program hosted by the...
Pittsburgh police seeking IDs of 3 suspects in Brookline break-ins
Pittsburgh police are asking the public’s help identifying three suspects who may be involved in a series of home burglaries and vehicle break-ins in Brookline last month. At 4:30 a.m. May 27, police report an area of the neighborhood was targeted with several thefts from several residences and vehicles. Three...
Greensburg man escapes handcuffs, walks out of city police station
A Greensburg man is being held without bail after police said he slipped out of handcuffs Saturday at the city station and walked out of the building, according to court papers. Gerald V. Leonard, 59, is charged with escape. He had been taken into custody on an unrelated bench warrant...
Bedford County toddler’s death ruled homicide, stepmother charged in death
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office has ruled the death of a 3-year-old Bedford County toddler who died May 29 as a homicide due to asphyxiation. The examiner’s office said Travis W. Young died at 4 p.m. at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh about 18 hours after he was taken...
Kinetic Theatre stages ‘Illustrious Invalid’ world premiere in Pittsburgh
Kinetic Theatre is going meta with its next production, the world premiere of actor/playwright Simon Bradbury’s “The Illustrious Invalid.” The comedic romp, inspired by French playwright Moliere’s “The Imaginary Invalid,” will be staged Thursday through June 26 at City Theatre Mainstage, 1300 Bingham St. in Pittsburgh’s South Side. Moliere’s 1673...
Beer garden, workspace opens in Downtown Pittsburgh
Summer is nearly here and the U.S. Steel Tower Plaza wants residents and workers to enjoy the nice weather with some outdoor office spaces and some drinks after work. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) announced last week the opening of three outdoor workspaces and a new pop-up beer garden at...
Norwin OKs budget, keeps full-day kindergarten sessions
Norwin property owners will pay slightly more in real estate taxes in the upcoming fiscal year after the school board narrowly adopted a final budget Monday. By a 5-4 vote, the board approved a 1-mill tax hike for property owners in North Huntingdon, North Irwin and Irwin. The move increases...
Longtime Murrysville hardware store closes its doors
Last Friday, the back room at John Meier & Sons Hardware in Murrsyville probably looked very similar to its early days — an extended family gathering around the table for lunch, before heading back out for one more afternoon at the store. In the 1970s, it wasn’t unusual for Sue...
Lower fees cited in recommended switch of Greensburg city worker savings plan
Greensburg could see lower costs if the city switches to a new provider for its employee retirement savings plan. Financial adviser Ed Gaskey this week recommended city council change the company offering the voluntary 457 tax-deferred employee savings plan from Nationwide to OneAmerica, based on proposals from four companies. Mayor...
Mike Holden to leave WPXI for job closer to family in Cleveland
Popular WPXI-TV news reporter Mike Holden announced Tuesday morning on social media he will be leaving Pittsburgh this month to take a television news reporting job closer to his native home in Cleveland. “Personal News: June 24th marks my last day reporting here at WPXI,” Holden wrote in his post....
Sewickley area student news for the week of June 7, 2022
Several Quaker Valley musicians were recognized for being selected to play in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) festivals this spring. PMEA Elementary Band Fest: sixth-graders Caden Hanna, alto saxophone; Hannah Olawaiye, clarinet; Lena Rothbauer, flute; Michael Semonik, trumpet. PMEA Jr. High District Band: Evan James, seventh grade, baritone; Charlotte...
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Plum
A pedestrian was struck and killed Monday by a vehicle traveling along Route 286 in Plum. At 11:18 p.m., county dispatchers were notified of a vehicle-pedestrian crash along the 2200 block of the roadway, in the borough’s Holiday Park section, police said. First responders found a single vehicle had struck...
The Stroller, June 7, 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. Up The River band to be featured in Tarentum concert The Tarentum...
Homicide suspect arrested in Homewood after standoff with Pittsburgh police
A 21-year-old man wanted for a fatal shooting March 19 in South Side Slopes was arrested early Tuesday inside an apartment in Homewood after a standoff with Pittsburgh police that lasted several hours. Zahvair Palmer of McKeesport was taken into custody early Tuesday, according to city public safety officials. The...
PBS series ‘Start Up’ to highlight New Kensington revitalization effort
New Kensington will be featured in the 10th season of a PBS series highlighting small businesses across the nation. Gary Bredow, host of “Start Up,” and a small crew were in the city Monday filming an episode focused on Olde Towne Overhaul and its efforts to revitalize downtown New Kensington...
Pittsburgh unveils summer schedule for Roving Art Cart in city parks
For local youth looking to explore their creative side over summer vacation, Pittsburgh’s Roving Art Cart will be bringing arts and crafts to various city parks. The Roving Art Cart allows children to participate in multi-media art projects at no cost. The program includes painting, beads and sculpting in an...
Deer Lakes chemistry teacher retires after 35 years at the district
A Deer Lakes teacher is looking forward to the next chapter in her life as she retires from the school district after 35 years. Chemistry teacher Donna Turk — also known by the last name Howells — was surprised by students from her class with a breakfast and retirement celebration...
Building the Valley: Vesta Vintage and Handcrafted Goods coming to Tarentum
Brackenridge resident Denise Sloan vividly recalls childhood walks with her father through the booming Tarentum business district. “He worked at DiGirolomo’s and we would walk to Berkey’s, where he would chat with everyone,” she said. “The last stop was always Harrison’s on Corbet Street.” Sloan, a Highlands High School grad,...
Humanitarian award bestowed by Greensburg Fire Department
A longtime member of the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department who died April 14 is being remembered for the legacy of service he left behind. Dennis A. Johnson, 75, of Greensburg, was posthumously recognized with the “Commemorative Axe” Humanitarian of the Year Award during the fire department’s recent 65th annual banquet....
Out & About: Women of Westmoreland relaunches after pandemic pause
Like so many other organizations, Women of Westmoreland paused its activities during the pandemic. The networking and professional development organization got back to business with a relaunch event on May 24 at Bella Terra Vineyards in Hunker. The group last met on the day before the pandemic shutdown, noted Lisa...
