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Pennsylvania legislators urge support for bill requiring insurance to cover donor breast milkVideo
Pennsylvania legislators will join community advocates Wednesday to promote a bill that would authorize insurance coverage for medically prescribed pasteurized donor breast milk to infants with serious health conditions. “Without human donor breast milk, I don’t know where my babies would be,” said Jessica Rhodes of West Mifflin. “The alternative...
Latrobe ordinance update sparks debate over guidelines for motorized wheelchairs
Latrobe officials could lump motorized wheelchairs and scooters into a new ordinance that was designed to govern the use of bicycles and skateboards in the city. The move would be part of a proposed ordinance update that would make provisions for wheeled devices that aren’t mentioned while eliminating an outdated...
Monroeville Readers Theatre group spreads good cheer
The Monroeville Readers Theatre Group provided a great deal of entertainment on March 3 for the memory care residents of Monroeville Juniper Village, along with several songs for sing-along time. “The residents found great joy in the two plays presented while laughing and singing as they interacted with the Readers...
Bitter Ends restaurant in Bloomfield to close
After nearly five years of serving diners breakfast, coffee, fresh-baked bread, and inventive brunch and take-out items, Bitter Ends will close in April. The popular spot took over the former Bloomfield Sandwich Shop location in 2017, and quickly built a passionate fan base. Bitter Ends focused on hearth-baked bread and...
University Prep on modified lockdown after guns found in nearby Hill District home
A school in Pittsburgh Hill District was on modified lockdown Tuesday after police found guns in an abandoned home nearby, officials said. Ebony Pugh, a spokeswoman for Pittsburgh Public Schools, said the guns were found at a home on Vancroft Street, not far from University Prep, a grade 6-12 school...
Region under winter weather advisory for morning commute
Not so fast. Old Man Winter isn’t through with you yet. Despite Wednesday afternoon temperatures expected to each the 60s, weather early in the day could be another blast of winter. A mix of snow, rain and freezing rain could make for a slippery morning commute Wednesday. The National Weather...
Buy Good As New books at Monroeville UM sale
The 26th annual Good As New Used Book Sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22 at Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Road. Following the book sale, a $5 bag sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 and 9 a.m. to 11...
Former New Kensington-Arnold superintendent now Harrison manager
Harrison Township commissioners hired John E. Pallone as township manager by a unanimous vote. Pallone, a former five-term state legislator and superintendent of the New Kensington-Arnold School District, will be paid $80,000 per year. Pallone replaces part-time township manager Richard G. Hill, who resigned March 11 “to pursue other opportunities.”...
Hampton Community Library offers variety of programs
Plenty of programming is on tap for the spring at Hampton Community Library, with the exception of April 15, when the library will be closed for Good Friday. Among the offerings: • It’s a Wonderful World Drop-in Storytime, for children of all ages and abilities, takes place on Tuesdays and...
Union says Urban Pathways charter school teachers being cut over organization efforts
Nearly three dozen teachers at Urban Pathways K-5 charter school in Downtown Pittsburgh have filed to unionize with the American Federation of Teachers labor union. According to AFT Pennsylvania, administrators at Urban Pathways K-5 doled out non-renewal contracts to some staff and fired one employee in response to March 22...
Aquinas Academy musician makes all-state ensemble
Helayna Baer, a student at Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton, reached the highest level a high school musician can achieve by earning a place in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Festival ensemble. Each year, thousands of high school musicians across the state audition in their respective geographic areas....
Leechburg Public Library, Community Association to hold comedy show to raise funds
Residents can get a good laugh on Saturday night while helping to support a local library and organization. The Leechburg Public Library and Leechburg Area Community Association are holding a comedy night on Saturday at the Marconi Club. The 90-minute show is for ages 21 and older. There will be...
10K eggs with prizes up for grabs during festival at Westmoreland Fairgrounds
Some lucky winners will take home prizes Saturday during a huge egg hunt for adults and children at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. There will be 10,000 plastic eggs up for grabs, some of which have prize-winning golden tickets tucked inside. “We have an egg team and we will be putting them...
Restoration of Apollo’s historic Drake Log Cabin complete
The Apollo Area Historical Society had the town’s historic Drake Log Cabin “chinked” recently to restore the mortar mix between the logs. Bob Reintgen, a historic carpenter from Latrobe, and his team of workers installed new chinking between the logs on the front of the 206-year-old log home. Using material...
State police arrest Greensburg man in 7-mile chase that ended on busy Hempfield highway
A Greensburg man is accused of leading state police on a 7-mile chase Monday that ended on a busy section of Route 30 in Hempfield, according to court papers. Troopers said the chase started when Isaac J. Brown, 19, fled a traffic stop in New Stanton at 5:30 p.m. Police...
Mayoral press secretary named to Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ Commission
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has appointed Maria Montaño, the city’s first transgender press secretary, to the LGBTQIA+ Commission. The appointment was unanimously approved by City Council on Tuesday. “Our great city has a rich history of advancing the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community,” Montaño said. “I feel humbled to be...
Payments to begin for UPMC employees who fell victim to data breach
UPMC on Thursday will begin making payments to 66,000 employees who were victims of a 2014 data breach — as part of a settlement approved late last year. Employees were notified via an email on Monday that they will receive a payment notification with a link to claim it electronically....
2 Scottdale brothers accused in knifepoint robbery of pizza delivery driver
Two Scottdale brothers are accused of robbing a pizza delivery driver who brought a pie to a now-vacant home where the suspects’ family used to live, according to court papers. Authorities said they found the pizza box in a pickup truck one of the suspects was driving in the Scottdale...
DNA from welding glove leads to arrest of Delmont break-in suspect
DNA evidence from a welding glove left at the scene of a 2020 burglary in Delmont led to the arrest of a Washington Township man on Monday. Jesse T. Noble, 26, was charged with burglary, receiving stolen property, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and possession of instruments of crime in connection...
Pittsburgh Symphony, United Way plan free benefit concert for Ukrainian refugees
Pittsburghers pull together in tough times, said Bobbi Watt Geer, president and CEO of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She’s seen it happening as the United Way and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra prepare for a concert in support of humanitarian relief for the people of Ukraine. “In true Pittsburgh fashion, all...
Shaler Area School District holds Storytelling Event as part of 50-year celebration
A lot can happen in 50 years, and some of the bigger stories of five decades were discussed during Shaler Area School District’s March 24 Storytelling event. “The idea behind the night to create an event where we bring different storytellers and panelists back to the district to talk...
Sewickley Academy to hold art auction to benefit Fine Arts programming
Sewickley Academy has been given an art collection by a generous local donor to offer for sale to benefit the Fine Arts programming at the school. Twenty-five pieces will be on display to the community on April 13 in the Campbell Gallery of the Rea Auditorium on campus from 4-6...
News from Shaler Area School District for the week of March 29, 2022
Bernesser to play at Notre Dame College Shaler Area High School senior Logan Bernesser, a 6’7” offensive tackle, signed his formal commitment to play Division 2 football for Notre Dame College in S. Euclid, Ohio, in February. Shaler Area teacher semifinalist for 2023 PA Teacher of the Year Shaler Area...
The Stroller, March 29, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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. Family Feud game night to benefit local fire departments A Family Feud Game Night will be April 23 at Oklahoma School House...
Man facing charges in Beaver County high-speed police pursuit
An 18-year-old Monaca man is facing charges after state police said he led them on a high-speed chase in Beaver County early Tuesday. Troopers said they tried to make a traffic stop on a Dodge Avenger near the Hopewell exit on Interstate 376 west just before 1:30 a.m., but the...
