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Attorney for ‘Pink Hat Lady’ says mesh mask was not meant to mock the court
The attorney for a Mercer County woman charged in the Capitol riot who was ordered to explain why she wore a see-through mask against court orders said Monday she never intended to violate the conditions of her release. In a 14-page response filed Monday, Rachel Powell apologized to the court...
Police review board again being considered by Allegheny County Council
Allegheny County residents will again have input about creating an independent police review board. But council may have already approved the legislation if the meeting is even held. “This is a very important issue that establishes a newly created board and I believe every resident that wants to be heard...
UPMC Magee encouraged by study of pregnant women receiving covid vaccine
Early findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine show the possible side effects of covid-19 vaccines in pregnant women were similar to those for all women. The first published results were released last week. Of the 35,691 participants ages 16 to 54 — at all stages of pregnancy...
Highlands reprising spring musical, ‘Mamma Mia!,’ for limited audiences
No matter the size of the audience, Liberty Vasey is going to give her all when she takes the stage as Donna in Highlands High School’s production of “Mamma Mia!” The musical will not be open to the public for the performances April 30, May 1 and May 2. The...
Robinson stenographer earns national recognition, certification
During her early days as a court reporter, Karyn Valeriano found that two years of training at the Community College of Allegheny County didn’t help her nerves when a couple of attorneys started arguing and talking over top of one another. “As I gained more experience and confidence, I realized...
Lawsuit accuses North Braddock police officer of false arrest
Two insurance salesmen who said an off-duty North Braddock officer tried to falsely arrest them because he suspected a scam filed a federal lawsuit. The complaint filed by James Biernesser and Douglas Holcomb, who sold life insurance for American Income Life, names as defendants Officer Sharon Jackson, who is currently...
Excela Health virtual childbirth classes help expectant parents
When Megan Fritz was preparing to become a mother for the first time, she found herself scouring the internet to learn how to breastfeed her newborn. It was difficult for the Unity woman to find reliable sources at a time when in-person classes on the topic have been halted because...
Allegheny County posts lowest single-day covid case report in 6 months
For the first time since Oct. 26, Allegheny County has posted a single-day covid case number below 100. Monday’s report by the Allegheny County Health Department shows 94 new coronavirus cases, something that hasn’t happened in the past six months. While health officials have often said Monday’s case counts are...
In brief: Trunk community sale, spring plant sales and more in Pine, Richland
Trunk Community Sale Spring is coming and it’s time for the annual Parks and Recreation Junk in your Trunk Community Sale. Clear out those closets and garages of all that great stuff. The event will be held May 15 at the Richland Township Municipal Building from 8 a.m. to noon....
In brief: Verona Community Group virtual spring meeting, student news and more in Penn Hills
Spring Verona community meeting Join the Verona Community Group via Zoom to catch up on what’s happening in the neighborhood at 7 p.m. May 6. The group will share updates from various local organizations and plans to celebrate Verona’s 150th birthday. Detailed agenda to follow. For access to the Zoom...
In brief: Firearm training classes, student news and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Firearm intro classes Are you a new firearm owner or want to refresh your training? Do you have children in your home and want to learn proper storage and safety? The Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen’s Club will be holding upcoming firearm intro classes on: • May 8, 8 a.m. to noon •...
In brief: Women’s conference, Mother’s Day weekend concert, student news and more in the Fox Chapel area
Virtual conference Hundreds of women will come together for Women Leading Women’s virtual conference with keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Ashton on May 14. This mother of two is also a board-certified Ob-Gyn, author and TV medical correspondent. She and longtime friend and Emmy Award-winning journalist Susan Koeppen will show everyone...
In brief: Glenshaw Century Club to-go dinner event, spring plant sale and more in Hampton
Glenshaw Century Club is hosting a dinner to-go By Heavenly Cuisine Custom Catering on May 7 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Pickup will be at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. The cost is $15 per meal. Payment is by cash only at time of pickup. Order by...
Plum man says school district banned him for speaking out against virtual learning
A Plum man is suing the school district and its solicitor, alleging they conspired against him when he objected to virtual schooling during the covid-19 pandemic. Nathan O’Leath said in a federal lawsuit filed Friday he and his wife, Nicole O’Leath, have two children, 7 and 10. They said they...
In brief: Shred it event, candidates forum and more in Bethel Park
Shred It event Guardian Storage of Bethel Park is having a Shred It Day on May 1 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Up to five file boxes can have free shredding. A monetary donation or free school supplies would be appreciated in exchange for shredding. For more information, visit the Bethel...
In brief: Blood drive, student news and more in Plum
Blood drive B Three Solutions Spring will be hosting a blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. To make an appointment, visit Vitalant.org and click the “donate now” button. On the new window, search with group code P953...
In Brief: Sewickley StoryWalk series, farmers market and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley StoryWalks return Starting May 3, families can visit the five Sewickley StoryWalk sites to take a self-guided walk around the parks and read a book as they go. Different spring-themed picture book stories are featured at each site. The StoryWalk runs from May 3-23. All participants are encouraged to...
In brief: Wexford wealth advisor receives award, Special Needs May Day event, more in the North Hills
McCort recognized Kiersten McCort, CRPC a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Wexford, has been named a recipient of the 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award by Five Star Professional for the 12th consecutive year. The award goes to less than seven percent of the wealth managers in the...
In brief: Baldwin High School musical, memorial brick program, more in South Hills
Baldwin High School Musical Baldwin High School will perform the musical “Once Upon a Mattress” April 29-30 and May 1 at 7 p.m. Box office hours are Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9-11 a.m. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit baldwindrama.weebly.com. Jefferson Hills paving approved Jefferson Hills officials recently...
In brief: Glass recycling, scholarship fundraiser, more in South Fayette, Green Tree
Glass recycling set in South Fayette A free household glass recycling collection is set from 7 a.m. to sundown daily May 1-6 in the South Fayette Township building back parking lot, 515 Millers Run Road. The bin offers a contact-free drop-off service and provides a safe method of recycling glass...
The Stroller, April 26, 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. Advice available for those with financial troubles Allegheny Valley Association of Churches has free support services available for anyone who is having trouble making...
Norwin adjusts for ‘The Little Mermaid’ performances
The Norwin High School Theatre Company’s production of “The Little Mermaid” is not going under the sea, but it will be heading outside. The musical will be performed under the lights in the Norwin Knights Stadium at 8 p.m. May 6-9. Performance of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” was canceled last...
3 peregrine falcon chicks hatch in Cathedral of Learning nest
Three peregrine falcons hatched Sunday in the nest atop the Cathedral of Learning, according to Pittsburgh’s National Aviary. The first chick hatched around 3 a.m., according to social media posts from the Aviary. The second and third had emerged by about 10:45 a.m. A fourth egg remains. Morela, a female...
Spreading the word: Lower Burrell officials pleased with what the public can do on new website
Making a reservation on Lower Burrell’s new website to see the Easter Bunny this year was so easy that officials hope more residents will visit for a host of other reasons. The city launched its new website early this year to offer online, for the first time, services such as...
Pizzeria in Export holds fundraiser benefitting autism advocacy and research
There was never much of a question over the charity that would benefit from Ginny’s Neighborhood Pizza Joint’s first fundraiser Sunday celebrating the return of warm weather and the 7-month-old Export pizza restaurant and ice cream parlor, owner Nick Juricich said. “Our general manager, Samantha Leger, has a young son...
