Western PA Local News category, Page 2
TikTok users claim OTC meds made their depression disappear, but doctors have doubts
A pair of over-the-counter antihistamines has gained traction on TikTok as a way to treat depression, anxiety and premenstrual symptoms, with some users reporting miraculous results from combining Allegra, an allergy pill, and heartburn medication Pepcid. “I don’t feel an ounce of depression,” one woman said in a clip that’s...
North Side woman accused of taking $220K from man with dementia
A North Side woman is accused of stealing more than $220,000 from a man with dementia after meeting him online, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. Susan Elizabeth Larkin, 80, is charged with theft, receiving stolen property and access device fraud. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July...
Petition seeks reopening of Schenley Park’s Serpentine Drive to vehiclesVideo
Susan Zimecki frequently strolls along Serpentine Drive, enjoying the scenic route winding through Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park. Zimecki, 77, of Squirrel Hill, used to run up and down the curvy road before her hip replacement surgery. Now she sticks with walking. “It’s a pleasant, tranquil road through the park,” she said....
Car fire briefly blocks Route 28 traffic
A car fire brought southbound Route 28 traffic to a halt briefly Tuesday evening. The fire was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. just north of the Tarentum exit and was cleared by just after 9 p.m....
Western Pa. could see strong storms, damaging winds ahead of weekend warmupVideo
Folks in Western Pennsylvania should break out their umbrellas Wednesday. Meteorologist Jill Szwed, with TribLive news partner WTAE, said a “skinny line of storms” is expected to cross the region between 1 and 5 p.m. this afternoon. “Any sunshine and heating around mid-day would help to intense a stronger thunderstorm...
O’Hara officials working with PennDOT, Curbside on the Run, to address parking issuesVideo
Parking has become a serious problem for some O’Hara residents and patrons of a township cafe. Police have issued about 30 tickets within the past few weeks in connection with parking issues related to Curbside on the Run. The casual cafe, located near the intersection of Powers Run Road and...
Scottdale motorcyclist killed in East Huntingdon crash
A Scottdale man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in East Huntingdon. According to a report from the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office, Mark Hixson was driving his motorcycle on Porter Avenue a little before 3 p.m. when he reportedly rear ended an SUV in front of him. The...
Morning Roundup: Police seek driver who killed dog with car in West Homestead; 3-month road closures in Penn Hills to start
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, May 13: West Homestead police search for a driver that fatally struck a dog West Homestead police have turned to the public for help after a dog was struck and killed by a car Monday evening. In a...
The Stroller, May 13, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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New Kensington-Arnold School District proposes tax hike for next school year
New Kensington-Arnold School District property owners are looking at a nearly 2% property tax hike in the district’s proposed budget for 2026-27. The move would bring in about $220,000 more for the district. Expenditures for next school year are estimated at nearly $50.4 million. “The proposed budget does include the...
Rising fuel costs, asphalt prices, salt usage strain local road budgetsVideo
A combination of record-breaking salt usage, soaring fuel costs and rising asphalt prices is straining road budgets and forcing some municipalities to scale back their spring paving plans. The price for a ton of finished asphalt has climbed about $5 since last spring. The increase has coincided with a spike...
Bench installed to honor former Fox Chapel mayor at family-named park
Nature lovers and trail enthusiasts exploring Fox Chapel parks have a new space to take a break. In what borough officials have called a fitting tribute to a former mayor, a bench recently was installed in Scott Park. Dedicated to Mayor Walter “Alex” Scott III, its inscription reads, “With gratitude...
Allegheny County considering 18-week paid parental leave for all businesses
The Allegheny County Board of Health on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure to seek public comment on a proposal offered by the county health department to provide 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees across the county. The proposal would be the first of its kind by an...
Natural gas pipeline hearing draws fierce pushback over Homer City data center project
Dozens of environmental advocates and Indiana County residents — gripping signs protesting a data center slated for a 3,200-acre site outside Homer City — trickled into the Indiana Theater late afternoon Tuesday to voice concerns to the state Department of Environmental Protection. The department held a hearing at the Indiana...
Ligonier Valley Farmers Market to start in June on Loyalhanna Watershed Association property
The Ligonier Valley Farmers Market is set for an opening day June 13 after Ligonier Township supervisors on Tuesday approved a special event permit. The decision was met with cheers and applause from those in attendance at the supervisors’ meeting. Supervisor Stephanie Verna praised the group behind the proposal and...
Frustrated Springdale residents push council on transparency after recent arrest
Several speakers urged Springdale Council to better answer resident demands and offer more transparency in government business Tuesday in the latest part of a monthslong conflict in the small borough. The meeting came after the arrest of William “Danny” Rosenmund after he spoke over his allotted three-minute time during council’s...
Allegheny County Council attempts to remove president for campaign mailer targeting transgender athletes
More than three dozen community advocates attended Tuesday evening’s Allegheny County Council meeting to demand the council’s president, Patrick Catena, step down after his campaign for state House sent a mailer last week targeted at transgender athletes. The mailer, which drew harsh backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates, repeatedly refers to Catena’s...
Millvale brings on new manager as it navigates financial challenges
Millvale found the manager it was looking for in Seth Abrams, Council President James Machajewski said. Council voted unanimouslyon Tuesday, May 12, to hire Abrams, 54, of White Oak as Millvale’s new borough manager and secretary. His annual salary is $90,000 and his contract runs through Dec. 31, 2027. Council...
Expert: Delmont child might have survived if he received prompt medical attention
A Westmoreland County jury heard evidence Tuesday that while 5-year-old Landon Maloberti was tortured by his parents, he still might have survived his injuries if he had received prompt medical attention. Dr. Lori Frasier, a pediatrician at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center who specializes in diagnosis of child abuse...
Allegheny County Council approves new regulations for Clairton Coke Works
The Allegheny County Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to drastically decrease the allowable amount of emissions from the Clairton Coke Works plant, one of the final reforms agreed to following the 2018 plant explosion that triggered an air quality lawsuit. The revisions, recommended by the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD),...
Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices
Giant Eagle in partnership with GetGo announced additional chances to save on fuel through its loyalty program, as gasoline prices continue to rise. Under the limited-time myPerks offer, customers can receive 50 cents off per gallon at GetGo for every $100 spent in qualifying transactions at Giant Eagle and Market...
Garden Gala fundraiser pulls in a record $57,000 for Northland Public Library
Theatrically masked and elegantly gowned guests fit the ambiance of the record-breaking Garden Gala 2026: Phantom of the Library on April 25 to benefit Northland Public Library. More than $57,000 was raised during the event at the library in McCandless, with a crowd of 360 attending this year, according to...
Former Willowbrook Country Club manager accused of theft, not paying club taxes
Westmoreland County detectives say the former office manager of Willowbrook Country Club had not paid the club’s payroll taxes since 2017 and is likely responsible for the theft of more than $300,000 of missing club funds. Laurie Voyten, 57, of Parks Township is charged with theft by failure to make...
Bradford Woods residents asked to complete survey for comprehensive plan by May 19
A deadline for residents to complete a survey on what they want to see in Bradford Woods for the next decade has been extended to May 19. The survey will help update the borough’s comprehensive plan, something usually done every 10 years, according to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Bradford...
Monongahela Incline could reopen, pending inspection
The Monongahela Incline could reopen as early as Wednesday, pending state inspection, Pittsburgh Regional Transit officials said The 156-year-old funicular unexpectedly stopped Thursday night, leaving two passengers stuck about 80 feet from the stations. Pittsburgh public safety personnel rescued the trapped passengers. The incline has remained closed since the incident....
