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Man shot in leg in Pittsburgh’s Manchester
A man was in stable condition after being shot in the leg late Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety officials. Police responded to a Shotspotter alert in the 1900 block of Manhattan Street. Multiple shots were fired just after 9:30 p.m., Public Safety said. The victim...
Man faces charges after being stopped for gun at Pittsburgh International Airport
A loaded handgun was found Sunday in a passenger’s carry-on bag at the main security checkpoint of Pittsburgh International Airport, the 14th firearm found at the site this year, authorities said. Transportation Security Administration officers observed the loaded .45-caliber handgun in a bag carried by 50-year-old Michael DiCicco just before...
In brief: Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital recognized, road work, more in Sewickley
Heritage Valley Sewickley has achieved the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award. The distinction places Heritage Valley Sewickley among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades. For the annual analysis, Healthgrades evaluated 3,297 hospitals that submitted at least 100 patient experience surveys to the...
In brief: Women’s Business Network, lament services, more in South Fayette, Carnegie
Women’s Business Network All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. Many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com. The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets 8:30 a.m. June 10 and 24....
In brief: Food drive, vacation Bible school and more in Bethel Park
Food drive on Montour Trail The Montour Trail Council is teaming up with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Greater Washington County Food Bank to collect non-perishable food and household items. Donations will be collected from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 19 at Washington Elementary School on Bethel Branch...
In Brief: Block Northway farmers market, patriotic bingo and more in the North Hills
The weekly farmer’s market at the Block Northway is up and running for its fourth season. The market, which features, a diverse collection of vendors offering fresh, locally grown produce; local meats and cheeses; canned goods; local honey; fine spirits; flowers; unique hand-made gifts and more. The market operates on...
Women’s Business Network, church yard sale and more in the South Hills
Women’s Business Network All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. Many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com. The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets 8:30 a.m. June 10 and 24....
Pittsburgh Citiparks continues Grab ‘N Go meals through Friday; summer food distribution begins Monday
Citiparks will continue its Grab ‘N Go meals through Friday before the summer food distribution begins June 14. Grab ‘N Go meals and snacks are doled out at more than a dozen sites that include the eight Citiparks Recreation Centers. Food is given out from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m....
The Stroller, June 7, 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. Free movie offered at Hartwood Acres The free Allegheny County Movies in the Parks series at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, Indiana Township,...
Murrysville Community Park amphitheater concept proposes long-term vision
Murrysville officials got several different visions this month of what an amphitheater and recreation space in Murrysville Community Park could look like. Having delayed the project last year during the pandemic — and armed with a nearly $300,000 grant from the state — council hired a consultant earlier this year...
Las Vegas man admits to traveling to Pittsburgh in attempt to have sex with teen
A Nevada man admitted to a federal judge in Pittsburgh that he traveled to Western Pennsylvania in an attempt to have sex with a 15-year-old West Mifflin girl after stalking her online for more than a year, prosecutors said. Renad Bautista, 31, of Las Vegas pleaded guilty to one count...
Police investigating Stowe shooting that happened near all-star football game
A 17-year-old boy was shot Sunday evening in a Stowe neighborhood near Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School where an all-star football game was being played. The shooting happened near the intersection of Russellwood Avenue and Dale Street about a block away from the football stadium. Allegheny County police are assisting Stowe...
Police: 7-year-old boy hit by car in Lincoln Lemington
A 7-year-old boy was hit by a car Sunday evening in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln Lemington neighborhood, police said. It was reported just before 7:30 p.m. in the 7000 block of Churchland Street. The boy was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital in stable condition, police said. Police were looking for a black,...
Police: Pittsburgh man drowns at Somerset County swimming hole
A Pittsburgh man drowned at a Somerset County swimming hole Sunday, state police said. The drowning was reported at about 1 p.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of Cottage Lane in Paint Township, Somerset County. Jeremiah Thompson, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said....
Leechburg celebrates ‘Fem’ Biagioni’s 100th with a bashVideo
The Leechburg community gathered Sunday to celebrate a huge milestone for one of its own. Almost 200 guests filled the ballroom at the Marconi Club in Leechburg to celebrate the 100th birthday of Leechburg native Ufemio “Fem” Biagioni. A proud Navy veteran and former Leechburg business owner, Biagioni celebrated several...
Benefit concert rocks Roosevelt Park in ArnoldVideo
Roosevelt Park in Arnold was rockin’ for revenue Sunday. The ninth annual Rockin’ Roosevelt Benefit Concert returned under sultry skies as hundreds of attendees enjoyed food, fellowship and live music performed by 11 bands. Organizer Lou Downard said the event typically raises $2,000-$3,000 and all proceeds are used to maintain...
Plans for new Tarentum craft beer festival moving forward
Plans for a new craft beer festival are moving forward in Tarentum. Five breweries, three food vendors and four bands are confirmed for the inaugural event, scheduled for 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 28 at Dreshar Stadium, Councilman Brian Snyder said. More bands and food vendors are expected to be...
Dryridge fire department in Unity thinks out of the ‘basket’ when it comes to fundraising during pandemicVideo
Some things were borne out of the coronavirus pandemic. Take volunteer fire department fundraising as one example. Live raffle drawings for just about anything such as firearms and other merchandise including grilling equipment, porch furniture, Yeti coolers and vacations tip boards for cash. Lottery tickets and food orders are now...
Army radio operator from Pittsburgh received Medal of Honor for D-Day braveryVideo
John J. Pinder Jr. landed on D-Day 77 years ago Sunday — June 6, 1944. Before he made it off the boat in Normandy, France, a piece of a bullet shell took a hunk of skin out of his face. As he held his left cheek in place, the Army...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of June 6, 2021
Pine Dan Ryan Bldrs Mid Atlantic LLC sold property at 167 Alder Drive to Craig Vicini for $584,477. Swinderman Development LLC sold property at 134 Brookfield Estates Drive to Jeffrey and Robin Heddaeus for $519,600. Jaime Roche sold property at 150 Brookfield Estates Drive to Jonathan and Patricia Martz for...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 6, 2021
Chalfant Mary Grace Bogovich trustee sold property at 307 North Ave. to Lashawna Jones for $8,300. Churchill Christopher Mielo sold property at 121 Fenwick Drive to Michael Ray and Sarah Anne Dawson for $279,900. Anthony Honko sold property at 152 Thornberry Drive to Regis and Kathryn Driscoll for $199,000. Edgewood...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of June 6, 2021
Hampton Kyle Shaffer sold property at 2803 Drake Court to Heidi Weinman for $210,000. Josh Suto sold property at 2695 Ginger Lane to Devin Taylor for $129,000. Morris Gardner sold property at 3018 Hartswood Drive to Nicholas Anthony and Angela Frances Monzo for $400,000. Nicholas Bogacz sold property at 2818...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of June 6, 2021
Aspinwall James Mourra sold property at 918 Guyasuta Lane to Amy Blumenthal and Ann Christophersen for $120,000. Kristine Hughes sold property at 936 Guyasuta Lane to AG Cullen Construction Inc. for $113,500. Blawnox Robert Sharp sold property at 245 Freeport Road to Three Rivers Apartments Ten LLC for $800,000. Fox...
Sewickley Academy alum Jason Li again named finalist for Jack Nicklaus Award
For the second straight year, former Sewickley Academy golfer Jason Li has been recognized as one of the top golfers in NCAA Division III competition. At the end of May, the Carnegie Mellon senior was named a finalist for the NCAA Division III Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year...
Freeport Renaissance Association hosting free outdoor summer concert series
A free outdoor concert series hosted by the Freeport Renaissance Association will bring live music to Freeport’s Riverside Park. “I think it’s something that, especially after all that we’ve been through, people can look forward to,” said Mary Bowlin, president of the Freeport Renaissance Association, an organization dedicated to promoting...
