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Homewood North shooting victim dies
A woman found shot in Pittsburgh’s Homewood North neighborhood early Monday morning died after being taken to the hospital. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office said Ebony McCary, 27, of Pittsburgh died about an hour after she was found by police in the 1000 block of Blackadore Avenue in the...
U-Haul employee killed in carjacking ‘was a special young man with a bright future’
Two 21-year-old men crossed paths in Pittsburgh last week during an interaction that lasted no longer than it took for one to make a decision and pull a trigger. Now, one is dead and the other in jail, awaiting charges that likely will grow to include homicide. Pittsburgh police indicated...
Police: Man claiming to be Jesus stabs 3 in Carrick
A man claiming to be Jesus stabbed three people in a Carrick apartment early Monday and then hid in the rafters until he was taken into custody by Pittsburgh police, according to charges filed against him. Rami Jasim, 33, is charged with three counts of attempted homicide and three counts...
State parks: More money needed for maintenance, improvements
A plan for improving and maintaining Pennsylvania’s 121 state parks contains 87 strategies, but none might be more difficult to attain than extracting more funding from the state to address what has been estimated to be $500 million worth of maintenance, safety and infrastructure needs in state parks and forests....
Norwin grads ‘reimagine Monroeville Mall’ as more environmentally friendly
Three 2021 Norwin High School graduates were recognized for their ideas to make the Monroeville Mall more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Their suggestions include adding a farmers market, planting more landscape to reduce stormwater runoff, creating a recreational park and adding solar panels at the 169-acre mall. Keara Finnigan,...
Wilkinsburg man gets 5 years behind bars for role in cocaine ring tied to Hill District gang
A Wilkinsburg man has been sentenced to five years behind bars for his role in cocaine ring linked to a street gang in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, federal prosecutors said. Sanzio Williams, 33, was among individuals indicted and charged following a months-long wiretap investigation into the street gang known as “11...
U.S. House passes legislation to support continued development of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation for the federal government to support the development of the September 11th National Memorial Trail, a proposed 1,300-mile recreational trail linking the three 9/11 crash sites. The legislation, passed unanimously by the House on Friday, serves as an official trail designation by the...
Pittsburgh man convicted of dealing fentanyl that caused 2017 overdose death
A federal judge has found a Pittsburgh man guilty of dealing fentanyl that contributed to an overdose death in early 2017, federal prosecutors said. Deon Blair, 28, also was convicted of additional drug and gun crimes at the conclusion of a bench trial before U.S. District Judge David S. Cercone....
Emergency crews rescue kayaker stuck in Kiski River in Bell Township
Emergency crews rescued a kayaker who got stuck on rocks in the Kiski River Sunday evening. Emergency units were helping the kayaker, who got stuck in Bell Township, around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. The kayaker was injured. “They located her and they’re helping her...
‘Olympic Oak’ premiere: Facebook film launch of legacy of John Woodruff’s 1936 golden runVideo
Trib Total Media will host a Facebook Premiere of “Olympic Oak: the story of John Woodruff, the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the roots of Athlete Activism” at 7 p.m. tonight. Woodruff, a Connellsville native and University of Pittsburgh freshman, won gold in the 800-meters track and field final. His victory...
Vandergrift library to offer self-guided StoryWalk
Walking is about to get more interesting with a new self-guided family program offered by the Vandergrift Public Library. StoryWalk is a self-guided initiative encouraging the public to visit local parks, learn something new and spend time together. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and...
Crabapple ‘Pool-A-Palooza’ in Sewickley Township grows in popularityVideo
Crabapple Community Park’s annual “Pool-A-Palooza” in Sewickley Township probably doesn’t amount to a fraction of the attendance of its namesake, gargantuan Lollapalooza music festival held each year in Chicago’s Grant Park. But for some of those attending the Westmoreland County event Sunday, the enthusiasm ran just as high. Just ask...
Swimply’s Airbnb-style pool rental expands to Pittsburgh area
Nicknamed the “Airbnb of swimming pools,” Swimply has seen significant growth since its startup in 2018, including in Pittsburgh. Although the Pittsburgh area had no pools available for rent in 2019, there were 19 as of the end of July. According to Vice President of Growth Sonny Mayugba, Swimply follows...
Man found dead in Monongahela River identified
A man was fond dead in the Monongahela River on Sunday morning. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the man as Michael Devonta Mason, 27, of Akron. A 911 caller directed first responders to a body in the river. River Rescue, EMS and police discovered him floating in the water...
Missing Vandergrift ArtFest painting returned to artist
A painting that was feared stolen from Vandergrift’s ArtFest last weekend has been found. ArtFest chairperson Lisa Dormire posted the update to social media Sunday morning. An ocean-themed 16x20 oil painting by Alle-Kiski Valley artist JoAnn Wesolosky disappeared from a pop-up gallery last Sunday and organizers took to social media...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Bellevue Joel Haldeman sold property at 160 N Sprague Ave. to Ross and Jamie Constantino for $365,000. Gennaro Ablia sold property at 55 N Sprague Ave. to Dogwood 1 L.P. for $175,000. Bradford Woods Brian Singer sold property at 123 Forest Road to Timothy Lezon and Buddhika Atulugama for $615,000....
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Aspinwall David Joseph Connolly sold property at 127 Fourth St. to Hong Zhang for $329,000. Theodore Molnar sold property at 305 Center Ave. to Gregory Allen and Monica Jean Cooney for $560,000. Blawnox Marguerite Singley sold property at 1100 Carla Drive to Michelle Therese Gordon for $212,000. Fox Chapel Mark...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Churchill Estate of William Krzton sold property at 32 Barton Drive to Michael Pici and Dolores Dimenna for $40,000. Daniel Veneziale sold property at 1916 Garrick Drive to Dashawn Lyons and Rayonda Wallace for $239,000. Delmont Michael Patterson sold property at 248 Freeport St. to Alexander and Shanley Augenstein for...
Kittanning man arrested after police say he set fire to home in domestic dispute
State police arrested a Kittanning man Sunday morning for allegedly setting fire to a Buffalo Township home during a domestic dispute. Joseph A. Hawk, 20, was wanted for the incident, which Trooper Timothy Reilly said happened at 12:55 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Bunker Hill Road in the...
Allegheny County police seeking information on Wilkinsburg shootings
Allegheny County Police are asking the public’s help to investigate the shootings of two men late Saturday in Wilkinsburg. Police said they were notified at 10:16 p.m. of a shooting in the 1900 block of McNary Boulevard. When first responders arrived, police reported they found two adult males who has...
Lawrenceville’s Walter is top dog in annual contest benefitting shelter pets
Walter is shy. On the street he walks by people without stopping to interact. But he might not be able to stay low-key anymore. His face is about to be recognizable. The 3-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier is the cover model for the 2022 Biggies Bullies calendar to be released in...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Aleppo Michael Trapizona sold property at Unknown Address to Advent Holdings LLC for $500,000. Michael Harris sold property at 1080 Merriman Road to Clarence Edward Trapp Jr. for $145,000. Christine Olshesky sold property at 111 Woodcrest Drive to Kristin Morrell for $260,000. Leetsdale Vacant Land Now LLC sold property at...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Carl Vogel sold property at 2702 Bethel Crest Drive to Gina and Paula Fonzi for $350,000. Paul Comodor sold property at 4975 Brightwood Road to Daniel Berry IV and Jenna Rosenberg for $245,750. Claire Rokicki sold property at 3212 Comanche Road to Anastasia Belashova for $172,500. Cool Springs Assoc. L.P....
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Baldwin Borough Madison Smith sold property at 1612 Elderslee Road to Malcom East for $149,900. Debra Suzanne Bellisario sold property at 3121 Vernon Ave. to Samuel Schneider and Nicole Eiben for $197,000. Dave Kaslewicz sold property at 169 Wildwood Ave. to Anthony Pletz for $123,500. Brentwood Estate of Gerald Stewart...
Carnegie, South Fayette area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Bridgeville Richard Osella sold property at 1254 Cook School Road to Pittsburgh Rentals LLC for $100,000. Ricahrd Burgun sold property at 1272 Cook School Road to Brian Trocano and Alexandra McCloskey for $215,000. Deborah Stackhouse sold property at 299 Liberty St. to GDC Investments LLC for $54,000. Carnegie Imperial Home...
