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Hampton Middle School students gear up for fall musical
“The Above Average Middle School Awards Show” is the fall musical being presented by Hampton Middle School students. Performances are set 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4 and 1 p.m. Dec. 4. All shows are at the HMS auditorium, 4589 School Drive, Allison Park. Originally slated for Nov. 18-20, the...
Christmas tree project returns in West Deer with 4 trees to benefit local organizations
A West Deer preschool teacher is continuing her tradition of bringing a Hallmark-like holiday setting to town with her Christmas tree program. Caylin Zaremski leads the “Our Trees of Light” project that aims to give back to the community by setting up township Christmas trees. The idea was birthed from...
Fellowship: Events at Sewickley area churches, places of worship for Dec. 3, 2021
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Upcoming programs at Beth Samuel Jewish Center include: • Torah Yoga and Meditation Class on Zoom, 8:45 a.m. Dec. 18 Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or for Zoom log-in links when necessary. Grace Anglican Church A special service of Advent Lessons and Carols will take place...
Riverview grad will spend year studying in Oxford, England
Riverview High School’s 2020 valedictorian, Gillian Gaynor, continues on a firm path of success since her graduation. She currently attends Notre Dame University and will be heading to Oxford, England, through the Notre Dame Study Abroad Program. As part of the Oxford tutorial system, Gaynor will spend her junior year...
Police: Missing Wilkinsburg man texted mom he was kidnapped
Wilkinsburg police are seeking help to find a man last seen Thursday leaving his home, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. Marvase Spell, 25, left home at about 10:45 a.m. and sent a text to his mother shortly after that said he had been kidnapped. The text indicated that Spell...
Al’s Bike Drive in Hampton donates 200 bikes, $30,000 to Marines’ Toys for Tots
Santa visited Hampton a little early this year — in the form of a resident named Al Todd. Todd has organized Al’s Bike Drive for several years. On Thursday, Todd conducted a caravan of 200 bikes down Route 8 from Wal Mart to the Wildwood Country Club. The bikes will...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Dec. 3-5
Getting a message to you The music of the Bee Gees is stayin’ alive with a tribute group called The New York Bee Gees, playing at 8 p.m. Friday in The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. The New York-based band includes musicians who have played with renowned acts including The Alan...
World renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has fond memories of Pittsburgh
Pittsburghers embraced Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli on his previous visit to the Steel City. “What I certainly remember is the warm welcome that I received here,” said Bocelli, who will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. “Many have also spoken enthusiastically about Pittsburgh — its history, imbued...
A secret cookie recipe: An important ingredient isn’t bought, it comes from the heart
Cookies are more than butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, baking powder and flour. There’s another essential ingredient — love. During the Christmas season, these sweet desserts are shared with friends and family. They often are made from grandma’s recipe files, torn and tattered with some illegible writing because of the...
Police say Indiana County man tried to meet with teen girl in Arnold for sex
An Indiana County man was charged with two felonies Wednesday that accuse him of trying to meet up with a 15-year-old girl in Arnold for sex. Authorities say he thought he was communicating with her on social media and by telephone for two weeks. But instead of meeting the girl...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 3-5
It’s the first weekend in December. Here are some ways to spend it. Andrea Bocelli Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena, Uptown. Music will include material from his latest album, “Believe,” a personal collection of songs, along with a selection of...
Steel City Con coming to Monroeville for final show of the year
Monroeville Convention Center’s last pop culture event of the year is fast approaching. Steel City Con is scheduled for Dec. 10-12 at 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. Thousands are expected to attend over the three days. The final con of 2021 is packed with familiar faces of the silver and small...
Readers Theatre Group entertains Beatty Point Village residents
The Readers Theater Group gave another presentation of two short plays for 35 residents of Beatty Pointe Village last month. The performers for the plays included John Shea, Joan Marz, Beverly Siciliano and Lorraine Kaelin. Kaelin is new to the group and acted as narrator for the performances. Renee Becktold...
The Stroller, Dec. 3, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events 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. Westmoreland County Marines to supply Christmas groceries Westmoreland County Marines will provide Christmas groceries to local veterans’ families in need. To...
Police investigating carjacking on Pittsburgh’s North Side
Pittsburgh police are investigating a carjacking and robbery that happened late Thursday on the city’s North Side, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. No one was reported to be hurt in the incident, which happened just after 11:30 p.m. near East Ohio Street and Cedar Avenue. Four people were taken...
Baldonieri claims Bradford Woods council election win by 1 vote
One vote decided the outcome of the Bradford Woods council race for Republican David Baldonieri and Independent Charles Coltharp. Baldonieri edged out Coltharp, 257 to 256 in the Nov. 2 contest. Four council members’ terms were ending this year, and all four chose to run again, including Baldonieri and Coltharp....
Police: Girl admitted ‘making up’ threats against McKeesport Area, West Mifflin schools
McKeesport police say a girl is facing charges after allegedly admitting she made “violent threats” against a local middle school. Police said they were notified on Tuesday about an initial threat made via Snapchat against McKeesport Area School District’s Founders’ Hall Middle School. McKeesport detectives determined the threat wasn’t credible....
Snapchat threat triggers remote learning for Clairton City students
Students in the Clairton City School District will learn remotely Friday as a result of a threat through social media against the Clairton Education Center. District officials learned of the threat, made via Snapchat, shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, Superintendent Ginny Hunt said in a message posted on the district...
Death of driver who crashed into a Pittsburgh plasma clinic killing 2 employees inside is ruled a suicide
The death of a driver who crashed into plasma clinic in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood in June killing two more people and injuring others, has been ruled a suicide, according to an Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office report released Thursday. Ronald Morgan, 50, of McKeesport died around noon on June 12...
Nice weather brings out a festive crowd for downtown Greensburg’s Luminary Night
Thursday was a big night out for 3-year-old Laney Brannigan of Greensburg and her brother, Declan, 5. They joined their parents, Rachel and Tommy Brannigan, as they explored the many holiday activities offered in their hometown as part of the 52nd annual Luminary Night. “We’re enjoying the scenery and supporting...
Social media threats prompt modified lockdown Friday at Pittsburgh Public Schools
Recent social media threats of possible violence against schools has prompted a modified lockdown for Pittsburgh Public Schools on Friday. In a tweet and Facebook post, school officials said the lockdown will apply to all schools, center programs and early childhood and Early Head Start classrooms. Under a modified lockdown,...
Wolf draws fire, praise for veto of bill to allow concealed weapons without a permit
Pennsylvania’s gun owners still need to obtain a license-to-carry permit to carry a concealed weapon in the state after Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a Republican-passed bill Thursday that would have allowed gun owners to carry that concealed gun without the permit. Wolf said he vetoed the bill as a matter...
GOP gubernatorial candidate Jake Corman lays out platform in Pittsburgh campaign stopVideo
State Sen. Jake Corman, a Republican candidate for governor, made a campaign stop in Pittsburgh on Thursday, using a former Pittsburgh mill site being redeveloped as a tech hub as a backdrop. Corman, 57, of Centre County, is in his sixth term in the state Senate, where he serves as...
Heinz Endowments awards $5.4 million in grants to local cultural organizations
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater, Hill Dance Academy Theatre and Afro American Music Institute were the big winners among 16 cultural organizations chosen Thursday to receive grant money from the Heinz Endowments. The 16 groups are the first grant recipients through the Pittsburgh’s Cultural Treasures program the Endowments launched last summer....
Allegheny Health Network moves forward with vaccination requirement; UPMC, Excela await court ruling
Leaders with UPMC and Excela Health said Thursday they will back off of covid-19 vaccine requirements while the federal mandates are challenged in court, though Allegheny Health Network’s top doctor said the health system’s Jan. 4 vaccine deadline remains firm. Separate federal mandates affecting both health care workers and workers...
