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East Huntingdon contractor accused of taking $41K in deposits for home remodeling work never started
An East Huntingdon contractor is charged with three counts of home improvement fraud, accused of accepting more than $41,000 in down payments for three remodeling jobs he never started, according to court documents. Jason Ray Pirl, 40, who does business as Proline Painting, was arraigned on three felony charges filed...
Peduto announces $115 million in commitments from regional nonprofits for OnePGHVideo
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto released a plan Thursday that could result in $115 million from the region’s nonprofits to fund affordable housing, recreation and social service programs. The funds would go through a new standalone entity called OnePGH. “Today we are setting a new model for cities around the county...
ATI announces $7.9M 1st quarter loss as Steelworkers strike continues
Allegheny Technologies Inc. reported a $7.9 million loss in the first quarter of 2021, but the company said it anticipates demand for its jet engine products will increase as air travel recovers from the covid pandemic. “Our first-quarter financial results exceeded expectations, benefiting from the ongoing modest recovery in jet...
Man sentenced to death in killing of Upper St. Clair woman granted new hearingVideo
A Washington County man who was convicted of killing an elderly Upper St. Clair woman in 2003 and given the death penalty will get a new sentencing hearing. Patrick Stollar, 42, appeared on a video screen from prison during a brief hearing on Thursday before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge...
Penn Hills kindergarten teachers visit homes of new students for nontraditional orientationVideo
Necessity might be the mother of all invention but covid-19 is the crazy uncle. The pandemic has disrupted traditions and plans — kindergarten orientation being one of them. But at Penn Hills Elementary School, teachers and staff figured out a way to do it a bit differently. Instead of new...
3 seats up on McCandless council, only 1 race in spring primary
Three of the seven seats on McCandless Town Council are up for reelection this year, but there is only one race in the spring primary among the candidates seeking office. Ward 2 Incumbent representative Shelly Spohnholz, who was appointed in May to fill an unexpired term that runs through 2021,...
Pitcairn mayoral race pits 20-year-old challenger against 81-year-old incumbent
Margaret “Betsy” Stevick’s phone never seems to stop ringing. And the octogenarian mayor of Pitcairn never seems to stop moving. At 81, she’s running for reelection to another four-year term in the May 18 primary. Her opponent in the Democratic primary is 20-year-old Mika Petrosky, who also grew up in...
Massage parlor owner seeks new trial on human trafficking, prostitution charges
A woman who owned and operated four massage parlors in Murrysville, Delmont and Monroeville will get a hearing on her appeal to withdraw her guilty pleas to promoting prostitution and participating in a human trafficking ring, a Westmoreland County judge decided Wednesday. Judge Scott O. Mears granted the Post-Conviction Relief...
Greensburg man arrested in connection with fatal drug overdose
A Greensburg man was arrested Thursday on charges he sold drugs to a woman who authorities say later provided some to a companion, resulting in a fatal overdose, according to court papers. Jody J. Cicchitello, 51, is charged with drug delivery resulting in death, drug possession and conspiracy. Southwest Greensburg...
Unveiling ceremony scheduled for Eddie Coletta scoreboard at West Point
After months of fundraising, West Point Little League will unveil a new scoreboard Saturday honoring a longtime league volunteer. Eddie Coletta was 43 when he passed away after battling AL amyloidosis, a rare disease that can lead to organ failure. The scoreboard bears Coletta’s name and a famous Coletta quote:...
A century in, Sewickley Music Club still enjoys music
One of the longest-standing clubs in Sewickley turns 100 in May and its members plan to celebrate with a meeting in the ballroom of the Sewickley Heights Golf Club. The Sewickley Music Club was formed 100 years ago by Olive Nevin, a concert soloist from Sewickley. The soprano singer originally...
Food Podcast: Shining a light on food justice and social justice
This week’s Food Podcast focuses on the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s “food justice is social justice” initiative. The initiative is intended to create awareness about social inequality while educating organizations focused on ending racism and creating equality. One such organization, featured on the Food Podcast, is, The Asian Pacific...
Fishing activity increases as temperatures warm in Monroeville
Tony Borelle, 63, of North Versailles took advantage of warm, sunny weather on an April day to fish along Turtle Creek in Monroeville. The retiree says he spends a lot of time fishing for trout in the creek. On this particular day, he hadn’t caught anything but remained hopeful as...
Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru coming to Pavilion at Star Lake
The dinos are coming! If you’ve ever longed to re-enact the drive-through scene from 1993’s “Jurassic Park,” here’s your chance. Of course, that’s without the live creatures breaking free and destroying everything. Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru will make a stop in Western Pennsylvania from June 4-13 at The Pavilion at Star...
The Westmoreland’s Cafe Marchand set to reopen after pandemic closure
After being closed for more than a year because of the pandemic, Cafe Marchand at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will reopen Wednesday. The cafe will offer grab-and-go service with a limited beverage and snack menu. Because of covid-19 restrictions, food and beverages cannot be consumed inside the Greensburg...
Rostraver trash hauler, landfill fined $25,000 by state
The state slapped a $25,000 fine on the operator of a Rostraver landfill and a sister firm that collects garbage. According to a consent decree, the companies used two garbage trucks for about six months in 2019 to transport and dump municipal garbage at the firm’s landfill without a proper...
5 Republican candidates running for 4 Whitehall council spots on the ballot
Editor’s note: South Hills Record is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, in Whitehall, five Republicans are running for four spots on the ballot — incumbent Linda Book, John Paravati, Harold Plusa, Stone Sobieralski and incumbent William...
4 Democrats, 2 Republicans vie for ballot spots in Leet commissioners race
Editor’s note: The Sewickley Herald is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Other race previews will run in future issues. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, in Leet, four Democrats and two Republicans are vying for two spots on the ballot for each...
Signature Dishes: Ahi tuna poke bowl at Major Stokes in GreensburgVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. It only takes minutes for Jim Bosco to whip up what quickly has become a signature dish at Major Stokes,...
Bethel Park leaders seeking to amend home rule charter
Bethel Park officials hope to hire a municipal planner with the best qualifications for the job – even if that means soliciting from outside the borough. Leaders are asking voters to support a referendum in the May 18 primary that would amend the municipal planner residency requirement in the home...
Report: Pittsburgh paid more than $460K to settle police-related lawsuits last year
Pittsburgh paid out more than $400,000 to settle five lawsuits brought against the city and its police bureau in 2020, according to an annual report released this week. In that same time, 15 more lawsuits were filed against 22 officers, including several that stem from protests against police brutality in...
Derry Area school closure extended after additional positive virus cases
A closure of Derry Area Middle and High School is extended through the rest of the week because five more coronavirus cases were reported, according to Superintendent Eric Curry. The district on Tuesday began a two-day closure after there were six positive virus cases at the building during the previous...
The Stroller, April 29, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Food truck rally planned Saturday in Lower Burrell Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, 3255 Leechburg Road, will host a Food Truck Rally...
After easing off-street parking requirement, Pittsburgh considers move to limit curb cutsVideo
Pittsburgh officials are working to reduce the number of driveways required for new townhouses in the city. Creating off-street parking requires a curb cut and makes walking on sidewalk potentially dangerous, Councilwoman Deb Gross said Tuesday during a council committee meeting. Under a proposed change in the local zoning law...
Despite decreasing covid transmission rates, Westmoreland schools still apt to shut down with positive cases
Despite school districts in Westmoreland County making strides to restore a sense of normalcy for students, they still feel the pinch of state guidelines when it comes to closing buildings because of coronavirus cases. So far this week, Hempfield, Norwin, Belle Vernon Area and Derry Area districts have been forced...
