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Murrysville area: ‘Christmas at the Cabin’ and other holiday eventsVideo
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. ‘Christmas at the Cabin’ The Murrysville Historical Preservation Society invites the public to celebrate the holiday season with “Christmas at the Cabin,” from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Hoey/Staymates Cabin and Barn. Visit with St. Nicholas and learn about his origins,...
Terrelle Pryor, ex-NFL player and Jeannette standout, sued over South Side crash
Former Jeannette football star and NFL player Terrelle Pryor is being sued in Allegheny County for negligence after three women said he crashed into their vehicle on Pittsburgh’s South Side this spring, seriously injuring them. Two separate lawsuits were filed on Oct. 22 in Common Pleas Court. Plaintiffs Thea Brown...
Winning Pa. Lottery ticket sold in New Kensington
A progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $180,566 for the Suite Winnings game from the Pennsylvania Lottery was sold Wednesday the Giant Eagle on Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington. Suite Winnings is $10 Fast Play game that offers progressive top prizes starting at $125,000. Fast Play games print on-demand from a...
Democrat Carrie Fox wins return to Tarentum council
Tarentum council will have a least one change come January when a familiar face returns. Democrat Carrie Fox won Tuesday’s election for a four-year term representing the borough’s 3rd Ward. She unseated Republican Brian Nolan by a vote of 164 to 76, according to unofficial results from Allegheny County. “Thank...
Conflicting meetings center on Springdale data center proposal
Springdale residents interested in the proposed data center project might have to choose which meeting on the proposal to attend next week. After several official meetings before various Springdale bodies, community members are planning to take things into their own hands. Locals will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12...
Cross-filing backfires for some Allegheny County judicial candidates
Call it the curse of cross-filing. As election results were pouring in Tuesday night, political pundit Joseph Sabino Mistick noticed a trend emerging in the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court race. While all 13 candidates for judge were Democrats, those who were cross-filed — listed on the ballot as both...
Pine approves power system improvements near community park by FirstEnergy Electric
Pine supervisors approved a right-of-way agreement with FirstEnergy Electric Co. for the installation of system improvements along Warrendale Road on the frontage of Pine Community Park at their meeting Nov. 3. Township Manager Jason Kratsas said the project had been in the works for almost a year. The project will...
Race for East Deer commissioner is a tie — for now
The race for the 2nd Ward East Deer commissioner is a tie, so far. According to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division, incumbent Democrat Ed Kissel and newcomer Republican Alexander Gigler, each got 131 (49.8%) votes. The two candidates had similar reactions of frustration to the uncommon outcome....
After more than a dozen years, Lower Burrell consignment shop expands
The idea of Tammy Eshbaugh owning a retail business was somewhat of a joke 13 years ago. The Lower Burrell woman and her husband, Brian, decided to buy a few items at an online auction of a closing country club. “We didn’t realize how much we bought until we picked...
Pittsburgh Mayor-elect O’Connor taps 1st key picks for his administration
Two days after being elected Pittsburgh’s next mayor, Corey O’Connor on Thursday named his first picks for his incoming administration. He will appoint Dan Gilman as chief of staff and nominate Sheldon Williams as the director of the Department of Public Safety. Gilman, who served as chief of staff to...
5 key bills O’Connor championed as a Pittsburgh councilman
Pittsburgh Mayor-elect Corey O’Connor will step into the city’s highest office in January. But he’s no newcomer to City Hall. O’Connor previously spent more than a decade on Pittsburgh City Council before moving to his current post as Allegheny County controller. Some of O’Connor’s most notable bills came in response...
Officials identify body found in burned Sheraden building
The body of a man found in a fire-damaged building in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood Sunday afternoon has been identified. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday reported the deceased to be Moussa Traore, 73, of Sheraden. The fire started just after midnight Saturday in the building in the 700...
Washington County DA accuses coroner of withholding autopsy reports
Washington County Coroner Tim Warco has been accused by county District Attorney Jason Walsh of withholding multiple autopsy reports from the DA’s office, and that Warco instead sent an invoice for payment in order to release the reports, according to state police. TribLive news partner WTAE reports that state police,...
2025 Veterans Day Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Celebrate Veterans Day Tuesday is Veterans Day. Each and every one of us knows someone who served or is serving in our armed forces. One way to show your thanks is to attend a Veterans Day event in your community. Here is a list of events in the Alle-Kiski Valley...
The Stroller, Nov. 6, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Seminar to discuss dementia,...
Westmoreland voters opt for computers over paper ballots
The biggest winner on Election Day in Westmoreland County was the touch-screen voting machine. County voters overwhelmingly rejected the use of optional paper ballots at the polls, as just 5% of those who cast ballots at Westmoreland’s 306 precincts used pen and paper to vote Tuesday. “It proves me right....
As SNAP benefits remain in limbo, grocers brace for potential impact
Grocers who rely on sales from customers using federal food assistance are bracing for financial pain that could amount to millions of dollars in losses. Nationwide, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves an average of almost 42 million participants per month who spend almost $100 billion per year on...
Greensburg considers crackdown on false alarm fire calls
As many as seven trucks manned by volunteers hit the streets every time Greensburg Fire Department gets a call for an automatic fire alarm. They race to an address, not knowing what they’re going to find when they get there. But about 20% of the time, such a call turns...
Sharpsburg welcomes new junior councilperson
Sharpsburg teen Grace Cooper wants to make a difference in her community. The Fox Chapel Area High School freshman has earned a unique opportunity to do just that while bolstering her knowledge of local government. She was appointed the borough’s new junior councilperson and was sworn in by Mayor Kayla...
Westmoreland happenings: Gingerbread house contest, omelet breakfast, craft show, more
Art • The Greensburg Art Center will host its next exhibition, “The Art of Gifting – Merry and Bright,” through Dec. 20 at the center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. Handcrafted art, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, vases, dishes and more will be on display. Fundraisers • The Holy Name Society of...
Art league recognizes winners in annual art exhibit contest
Seventeen artists received ribbons and a monetary award as winners for their entries in the Norwin Art League’s 49th Annual Art Exhibit last month. Several of the artists were winners in multiple categories in the contest judged by Jeffrey Jarzynka, owner of Jarzynka Gallery in Pittsburgh. The contests attracted 120...
Monroeville transplants have long family history of military service
As the nation observed Veterans Day on Nov. 11, honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Boles family of Monroeville stands out for its deep, multi-generational commitment to military service. The tradition spans more than a century, from World War I trenches to modern-day naval medicine...
Cheswick sees slate of incumbents hold council seats
Four incumbents on Cheswick Council seeking reelection held onto their seats in Tuesday’s election. The election saw two races — one with five candidates seeking four four-year terms and another with two candidates seeking two two-year terms. Nicholas Pollino earned the most votes in both races but said he’d likely...
Remediation efforts to begin this winter at nuclear waste dump in Parks Township
Remediation efforts at the Parks Township nuclear waste dump will begin this winter. The announcement was part of an informational session hosted by officials from the Army Corps of Engineers’ Buffalo and Pittsburgh districts at the township’s fire hall Wednesday. A precise start date has yet to be determined. An...
West Deer voters retain 2 supervisors, chose a well-known, experienced newcomer
A busy night of races in West Deer resulted in two incumbents getting reelected and one newcomer being named supervisor-at-large. Republican Vince Mercuri, 68, earned 2,237 (50.1%) votes, securing him the supervisor at-large position. He beat Mark B. Schmidt, 70, a Democrat who earned 2,203 (49.4%) votes. “We’re very excited,...
