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Westmoreland residents ring in 2022 with pork, sauerkraut and cautious optimism
A cautious optimism about the coming year was on full display among some of the people waiting in line for a New Year’s Day meal at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mt. Pleasant Township. “Happy new year,” one man wished another. The response came back quickly: “I hope it is.”...
Meet Kai Vigna of Harrison City — Allegheny Health Network’s 1st baby born in 2022
When Crissy Torres checked into Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, she certainly wasn’t expecting to be holding the first baby born in 2022 in the Allegheny Health Network. That’s because she initially checked into the hospital four days ago. But at 1:56 a.m. on New Year’s Day — and after labor...
National Weather Service says meteors are likely to blame for New Year’s Day boom in Pittsburgh
The National Weather Service said the loud boom and shaking ground reported Saturday by people across a large swath of suburban Pittsburgh likely was caused by an exploding meteor. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon Township, said a flash was reported on satellite data about...
Pittsburgh City Council approves plan to designate 6 greenways as city parks
Six greenways, spanning more than 300 acres, will now become parks, after city council on Tuesday approved a measure to add the green spaces to Pittsburgh’s park system. The new park space will be created in neighborhoods including Allentown, Beechview, Brookline, Glen Hazel, Greenfield, Hazelwood, the Hill District, Mount Washington,...
Animal Friends’ New Year’s Rescue returns
Animal Friends’ New Year’s Rescue returned this year after a hiatus in 2020 due to covid-19. Dogs, cats and rabbits from four partners—the Lawrence County Humane Society, the Humane Society of Greene County, Erie Area Rabbit Society and Animal Charity of Ohio—were brought to Animal Friends on New Year’s Eve...
Updated plans for Jeannette’s former Monsour property could come in 2022, developer says
Kathie Tanyer looks at the Colony Holding commercial developments ongoing in North Huntingdon and hopes something similar can be replicated at the old Monsour Medical Center property in Jeannette. The local resident wants city officials to press developer Don Tarosky Jr. on his plans for redevelopment at the Route 30...
Police investigate fatal Wilkinsburg shooting
Allegheny County detectives are investigating a fatal shooting discovered early Saturday morning in Wilkinsburg. Shortly before 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day, county emergency officials were notified of a woman laying in the 1300 block of Wood Street. First responders found an unknown-age female, who was dead at the scene....
Western Pennsylvania gets another rainy holiday for New Year’s
Instead of a white Christmas, Western Pennsylvania got a wet Christmas, and the region is in for a soggy New Year’s Day as well, according to weather forecasters. Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington and Beaver counties were part of a hazardous weather advisory released early New Year’s Day by the National Weather...
Man charged with homicide in death of Stowe toddler
Police charged a Stowe man with homicide on Friday in connection with the death of a 2-year-old girl the day prior. Kyrell Morgan, 19, is also charged with child endangerment in the death of Brielle Olivia Swinton. Stowe police said they arrived at the home on Woodward Avenue about 3:45...
1 in critical condition, 2 others shot following early New Year’s fight on the South Side
Three people were shot on Pittsburgh’s South Side in the early-morning hours of New Year’s Day, including one who is in critical condition, according to city police. Officers responded to the 1700 block of East Carson Street around 2 a.m. for a report of shots fired. they found a man...
Trail book great resource for Great Allegheny Passage hiking, biking
If your New Year’s resolution is to get into shape and lose weight — a perpetual wish for many Americans — by hiking, biking or jogging along parts of the 150-mile trail that connects Pittsburgh with Cumberland, Md., there’s a new book that will enhance your time doing it. In...
The Stroller, Jan. 1, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, club meetings and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Therapy dogs welcome to join program at Allegheny Valley Hospital Allegheny Valley Hospital, Harrison, is expanding its pet therapy program and invites...
Derry native killed in 1993 battle of Mogadishu in line for Army’s Distinguished Service Cross
A Derry native, who was killed in action 28 years ago while serving in Somalia, is in line to posthumously receive the Army’s second-highest decoration. Sgt. First Class Earl Fillmore Jr. was 28 on Oct. 3, 1993, when he was fatally wounded in the battle of Mogadishu while fighting his...
New Year’s resolution to get more exercise? Cycling offers a variety of local options
One of the most popular among New Year’s resolutions is the one about getting back into shape, getting out more and exercising. Western Pennsylvania residents are being afforded more and more opportunities to do just that, through the ongoing development of trails across the region that appeal to walkers, runners...
Looking ahead to 2022: Pandemic continues, campaigns heat up, new mayor for Pittsburgh and more
The New Year in Southwestern Pennsylvania is expected to carry over storylines popular in 2021 — especially in how the pandemic will play out in its third year and intense political races among the crowded field of candidates vying for U.S. Senate and governor as well as those slugging it...
Pittsburgh celebrates New Year’s Eve, rings in 2022 with First Night activities
Thousands of people flocked to Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday night to ring in 2022. Among the main attractions of the night was a 50-foot inflatable rabbit, and three smaller, similar creatures, courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Joining the giant rabbits for the New Year’s Eve festivities was a full...
3 popular Oakmont restaurants have new owner; The Chelsea Grille to go Mexican
The end of 2021 also became an end of an era as three beloved Oakmont restaurants have been sold. Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco, The Chelsea Grille and Oakmont Tavern were purchased by Oakmont resident and entrepreneur John Keefe. Keefe owns three other eateries in Oakmont — The Lot at Edgewater, Pub...
Nutting family completes sale of Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain to Vail Resorts
The Nutting family and Vail Resorts have completed the sale of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort and the Laurel Mountain Ski Area for $118 million. “Looking back over the past 15 years, I am proud to be leaving all three properties much better than we had found them,”...
East Deer asks to join Cheswick, Springdale Township’s joint police department
East Deer could be joining the Allegheny Valley Regional Police Department in the near future. The township commissioners voted 5-0 Friday afternoon to apply to the force, which now covers Cheswick and Springdale Township. The department is operated by a board from the two municipalities. The board would have to...
Notable deaths in Pittsburgh and Western Pa. in 2021
A look back at some notable Pittsburgh-area people the world lost in 2021. Joanne Rogers, a concert duo pianist and wife of the late Fred Rogers “She wasn’t going for the spotlight but she was very happy to respond to the national and worldwide interest in what Fred was offering...
Hempfield school leaders seek input about how to use federal funds aimed at curbing learning loss
Leaders in the Hempfield Area School District are seeking community input on how to use thousands of potential grant dollars aimed at reversing learning loss. In all, Hempfield could receive a total of $400,713 in ARP ESSER set-aside funds, which must go toward learning loss and summer enrichment and after-school...
Surging covid prompts some Pittsburgh-area restaurants to cancel holiday service
As covid-19 cases skyrocket, many Pittsburgh-area restaurants and bars have temporarily closed their doors for safety issues after staff illnesses. At Roundabout Brewery in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, owners made the decision to move to take-only over the weekend. Co-owner Dyana Sloan said a staff member tested positive last weekend. All...
Cheswick taxes remain the same, sewage rate increases in 2022 budget
Cheswick Borough property owners will not see an increase in taxes next year but will pay more for sewage. Cheswick officials unanimously voted 7-0 to approve the $2.2 million budget keeping the tax rate at 5.6 mills. The general fund is $1.9 million. Cheswick council member Brad Yaksich was absent...
Alle-Kiski Valley stories of the year in 2021
Even as the global covid pandemic kept its grip on the Alle-Kiski Valley for a second year, 2021 saw its share of other significant developments, including the arrival of a major brewery, a concerted effort to diminish blight and even the rebirth of some downtown areas. Here are some of...
Latrobe’s New Year to-do list includes truck purchase, video upgrade, member appointment
Latrobe will begin the new year by seeking applicants for a council vacancy. At a combined reorganization and voting meeting on Monday, council will welcome two newly-elected members, Ann Amatucci and Bridget DiVittis. It also will see councilman Eric Bartels take over the duties of mayor, selected by voters to...
