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Phipps Conservatory fall flower show says ‘Happy Troll-O-Ween’ to Pittsburgh
In addition to being bright and beautiful, this year’s fall flower show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be a little bit spooky and kooky. “Fall Flower Show: Happy Troll-O-Ween” will feature the usual array of chrysanthemums in a kaleidoscope of fall colors, along with the mythical creatures that...
Corrals for eScooters aim to offer safe, easy way to park in Pittsburgh
The parking situation for controversial electric scooters in Pittsburgh may be improving. San Francisco-based Spin has deployed the more than 1,000 eScooters throughout the city. They have now installed 115 parking corrals for the scooters in an effort to provide a safe and convenient place for riders to park the...
Westmoreland commissioners urged to spend ARP funds, public hearings set for Oct. 28
Westmoreland County commissioners will hold two public hearings in late October to receive input about how to spend $105 million in federal cash earmarked for covid-relief programs. The sessions will be held Oct. 28 at Science Hall on the Westmoreland County Community College campus near Youngwood, with one scheduled in...
Pittsburgh man wanted in connection with shooting of pregnant girlfriend arrested in Allegheny Township
A Pittsburgh man already awaiting a preliminary hearing on domestic violence charges was arrested Thursday and charged with shooting the same woman earlier this month in a Wilkinsburg apartment complex, according to police. Andrai Russell, 20, of Pittsburgh’s Windgap neighborhood, was arrested after two weeks on the run at the...
Route 356 closure extended in Allegheny Township until November
The closure of a section of Route 356 in Allegheny Township has been extended another month, PennDOT announced Thursday. Route 356 closed between Piper and Pleasant Hill roads on Sept. 1, and had been scheduled to reopen Thursday. The road is now scheduled to reopen on Monday, Nov. 1, PennDOT...
Man arrested after high-speed pursuit from Cheswick to Hempfield
A homeless man accused of stealing a car in Hempfield led police on a 40-mile chase at speeds of more than 100 mph Wednesday before he abandoned the vehicle and was arrested near the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s New Stanton interchange, officers said. Thomas W. Lee, 38, whose last known address is...
Westmoreland commissioners oust airport authority board members over restaurant lease
Two members of the Westmoreland County Airport Authority board of directors, including the former right-hand man to Arnold Palmer, were replaced Thursday for supporting an extension of a restaurant lease at the Unity airport. Westmoreland Commissioners Doug Chew and Gina Cerilli Thrasher voted to install new members to the authority...
2-way traffic to return, parking prohibition to remain on South Side’s East Carson
East Carson Street on Pittsburgh’s South Side will be open to two-way traffic on weekend nights again, public safety officials said Thursday. The switch comes after weeks of new traffic patterns and stepped-up safety measures meant to address a spate of violence on the busy thoroughfare. Public Safety Director Wendell...
Pittsburgh’s technology hub touted as U.S. commerce secretary tours space robotics facilityVideo
Once known as a city reliant on steel production, Pittsburgh is now touted as a technology hub with a focus on innovation. “It’s incredible the transformation that has happened in this city in the last few decades,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo after concluding a tour of Astrobotic’s...
Troopers charge Hempfield man with possession of child pornography
A Hempfield man is in the county jail after his arrest Wednesday on charges of possessing 712 images of child pornography, according to state police. Scott J. Lynch, 59, of Clippinger Way was arrested after a six-month undercover investigation by the state police specialized computer crime unit. Officers allege Lynch...
Murrysville area: Christmas tea fundraiser, spooky stroll, more
Woman’s club to host Christmas tea The Murrysville Woman’s Club will host a Christmas Tea at noon, Nov. 13 at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 William Penn Highway in Delmont. A fruit cup, scones, tea sandwiches, quiche, cookies and tea will be served. A Chinese auction with a variety of baskets...
Avonmore ‘Hometown Heroes’ banners won’t be mounted until spring to save them from winter weather
A program honoring local veterans in Avonmore is moving forward, although banners honoring the veterans likely won’t be placed on poles until spring to save them from having to endure the winter weather. The borough is participating in the “Hometown Heroes” banner program, sponsored locally by the Avonmore Volunteer Fire...
Shaler Area School District celebrates homecoming
Shaler Area School District celebrated its 50th anniversary while also celebrating homecoming weekend. The parade started early on Sept. 25, attracting a very large crowd of both young and old, with many alumni coming back to the area from out of town to take part in the anniversary celebration. The...
Rob Ritson stepping down as Hempfield supervisor
Hempfield Supervisor Rob Ritson submitted a letter of resignation this week after serving four years on the board, township officials confirmed. According to George Reese, board chairman, Ritson submitted the letter following Monday’s meeting, citing increased demands from his job as chief of staff for Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward,...
Norwin area: Food pantry fundraiser, purse auction planned
Fundraiser set for area food pantries A fundraiser to support food pantries in the North Huntingdon-Irwin community will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17 at Moment’s Hall, 231 Jennie Drive, North Huntingdon. Tom’s Turkeys is sponsoring the Gobble Gala, which will feature a dinner catered by Twin...
Penn-Trafford plans homecoming festivities
Penn-Trafford’s annual homecoming events on Oct. 8 and 9 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the merger of Penn Joint and Trafford high schools. The homecoming parade on Oct. 8 in Harrison City will feature floats designed by high school clubs. The homecoming parade and halftime ceremony at Warrior Stadium...
The Follies set to return at Pittsburgh Field Club
The Follies is back. After a covid-induced absence, writer Philip Beard and his merry band of local talent will take you on a farcical tour of the past 18 months in “Fox Chapel Follies — Unmasked!” It is followed by an Act II trip down memory lane through your favorite...
Kushkushkee Trail Chapter of DAR celebrates Constitution Week
The Kushkushkee Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated Constitution Week 2021 on Sept. 28 with an awards ceremony at Northland Public Library for the eighth Annual “We the People…” Constitution Week Poster Contest. Elementary students and their families gathered to ring bells to commemorate the signing...
Boil water advisory lifted for Penn Hills residents
Residents in Penn Hills who recently were told to boil their water before digesting it can safely return to using their water as normal. Customers were notified Sept. 23 that a small mouse was discovered in one of the tanks during a routine inspection, meaning that disease-causing organisms could have...
Sewickley Music Club is back with 2021-22 season
Following a yearlong hiatus of meetings and events — save for its 100th Anniversary Celebration in May — the Sewickley Music Club is back. The club’s 2021-22 season is a continuation of its centennial celebration, kicking off Oct. 12 with a program entitled “Elements of Doo Wop,” featuring the “DooWop...
Natural gas prices surge, meaning higher heating bills likely coming for customers
People using natural gas to heat their homes should brace for higher prices this winter. Wholesale prices of the fuel have nearly doubled from a year ago for reasons including the pandemic, foreign sales and fallout from Hurricane Ida. The effects from that perfect storm might begin as soon as...
Pitt-Greensburg 2020 grads to return for belated in-person commencement
Members of the Pitt-Greensburg Class of 2020 had a virtual graduation ceremony last year because of pandemic restrictions. Some of them will be taking advantage of an opportunity to return to the Hempfield campus for an in-person commencement ceremony on Saturday , in conjunction with the annual Homecoming Blue and...
PennDOT eyes construction on 1st section of Laurel Valley project, displays plans for another
PennDOT is preparing to begin work on the southern section of the Laurel Valley Transportation Improvement Project, between Mt. Pleasant and Norvelt. Meanwhile, the public will have a chance to view and comment on plans for the next section of the project — extending from Norvelt north to a point...
Former Ace Hotel in East Liberty reopens with new name, new management
The Ace Hotel in East Liberty has reopened with new management and a new name after closing in the midst of the pandemic. Now called Kasa at the Maverick, the hotel on South Whitfield Street is now operated by Kasa, a chain with hotel and short-term apartment locations in more...
Heinz History Center plans free admission days for kids, all visitors
The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District will offer free admission to kids ages 17 and under throughout the month of October. “The museum is a spacious, safe place for both children and adults to enjoy,” said Brady Smith, the center’s director of marketing and communications. “Kids...
