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Shamrock Shuffle raises nearly $15K in West Leechburg
The nonprofit Semper Gratus raised nearly $15,000 at Saturday’s Shamrock Shuffle in West Leechburg, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The 5K race/one-mile walk returned this year after being canceled in 2020 because of covid safety concerns. The event was adjusted with...
Derry man charged with having heroin, fentanyl at Westmoreland County Prison
A Derry man was arraigned Monday after Westmoreland County detectives said he brought drugs into the county jail, according to court papers. Jason Michael Thomas, 31, of Derry is charged with drug possession and contraband. Detectives said Thomas was being processed at 1:20 a.m. Sept 15 at the Hempfield jail...
Ruffs Dale man jailed after troopers accuse him of firing shotgun at girlfriend, threatening his mother
A Ruffs Dale man was ordered to the Westmoreland County prison without bond on attempted homicide and assault charges because state police allege he fired a shotgun toward his girlfriend early Sunday and later threatened his mother, according to state police. David M. Hoffman, 21, was arraigned Monday on multiple...
Peduto endorses bill to provide pathway to citizenship for ‘dreamers’
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto is joining more than 1,400 mayors in supporting legislation to help DACA recipients — non-citizens brought by their parents to the U.S. as children — become citizens. The bill, called the American Dream and Promise Act, includes provisions of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a...
Family displaced by blaze at Ross apartment complex, county fire marshal investigating cause
A fire at a Ross Township apartment complex Sunday evening was quickly extinguished, but the blaze caused enough damage to displace a family living in one of the units, according to authorities. The fire at the Governor’s Ridge Apartments along Highlands Place was reported shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday,...
‘Night Life Line’ fund will aid Allegheny County workers in need
Financial help may soon be on the way for some Allegheny County workers in industries hard hit by the pandemic. In conjunction with the 1-year anniversary of covid-19 shut-downs, an online fundraiser has launched to raise funds for hospitality, entertainment, service and related workers in the county. The campaign, called...
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh hosts virtual wildlife baby shower
Each spring, hundreds of wildlife babies, some injured and abandoned, arrive at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. In preparation for the new arrivals, and as a way of welcoming them, Humane Animal Rescue is hosting a Wildlife Baby Shower on April 10. Rather than holding an in-person...
Arbitrator upholds termination of former Pittsburgh cop with troubled history
A former Pittsburgh police officer who’s been in trouble dozens of times throughout his career will not return to the force. An arbitrator recently upheld the termination of Paul Abel Jr., who was fired after an incident involving a homeless man on the North Side in December near Heinz Field,...
Revamped Bakery Square in Pittsburgh includes 4 new restaurants
Comfort food, Asian cuisine, fresh pasta and burgers will be cooked up at the new Bakery Square food hall, slated to open in May. Galley Bakery Square is being developed by the same company that launched Smallman Galley in Pittsburgh’s Strip District in 2015. The new East End location has...
Pennsylvania surpasses 11% fully vaccinated for covid
More than 1.4 million Pennsylvanians have now been fully vaccinated against covid-19, according to the latest data released Monday. That means more than 11.2% of every resident — including the 20.6% that are under 18 and not eligible for the vaccine — have received either both doses of the Pfizer...
La Roche University plans in-person classes in fall
La Roche University will fully reopen for in-person instruction in the fall, leaders announced Monday. The semester will start Aug. 23. The university will follow a regular schedule — unlike last fall, when many campuses adjusted breaks and course scheduling in attempts to avoid major covid-19 surges around the holidays...
New Jersey man arrested after attempted break-in at Hempfield home
A New Jersey man is being held in the Westmoreland County Prison after state police said he tried to break into a Hempfield home Friday, according to court papers. Colin Daniel O’Connor, 19, of Clarksboro, is charged with attempted burglary, harassment, resisting arrest, false identification and flight to avoid apprehension....
Allegheny County launches program to provide rent, utility relief
Allegheny County residents struggling to pay rent or utility bills can apply for help through a program that launched Monday. The program is a cooperative effort by the county, the City of Pittsburgh, Action Housing and Dollar Energy. It will distribute nearly $36 million in federal coronavirus appropriations to help...
In brief: Easter services, Easter egg hunt challenge and more in Hampton
Easter services The Northmont United Presbyterian Church announced its Holy Week schedule: • Palm Sunday: The service will be recorded and available online March 28 at 11 a.m. There also will be a parking lot service held at the same time (11 a.m.). Participants are encouraged to attend either service...
In brief: Jack Sedlack Memorial Cleanup, Easter book walk and more in Monroeville
Jack Sedlack Memorial Cleanup Join together with neighbors, friends and family members on April 24 at 9 a.m. for the 26th annual Jack Sedlak Memorial Clean-Up Day. Groups, families and individuals are welcome to participate. An appreciation picnic will follow the event. For more information, contact the Monroeville Recreation Department...
In brief: Crawford Pool passes for sale, Easter services and more in Shaler
Passes on sale for Crawford Pool Pool passes are available to purchase for the Crawford Pool. Full season family or individual passes can be purchased. Multiday passes also will be for sale for residents and nonresidents. There will be the option to purchase three-, five- or 10-day passes online. Multiday...
In brief: Summer camp registration, Easter church services and more in Fox Chapel
Summer camp registration Registration is open for the Winchester Thurston summer camp at the Aspinwall Riverfront Park location. Camps are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. The four-week camp is from July 12 to Aug. 13. Grades 1 through 6 are eligible to attend. There are limited...
In brief: Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza, cleanup week and more in Plum
Registration is open for the Drive-Thru Eggstravaganza. The event will be held April 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Plum Public Works Facility. Participants must remain in their cars to receieve a “bunny bag.” HotBunz and Pappy’s Kettle Corn will be at the Renton Road entrance offering...
In brief: Easter church services, Easter egg hunt and more in Penn Hills
Monroeville Christian Church will be holding a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and Easter services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 4. All services will be in-person and broadcast live online from the church’s Facebook page and at Monroeville ChristianChurch.com. A staffed nursery and children’s classes are available during...
Giant Eagle clinic at Heinz Field extended, open to more teachers
Giant Eagle’s mass vaccination clinic at Heinz Field was again extended, this time for all PreK-12 teachers in Western Pennsylvania. The chain will be holding clinic hours, by appointment, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. As with...
Pedestrian struck, killed in Downtown Pittsburgh
A man was killed Saturday night after he was struck by a car in Downtown Pittsburgh, according to police. The incident happened about 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Stanwix Street and Penn Avenue, said Pittsburgh police spokesman Chris Togneri. First responders arrived and found the man pinned under the...
Fight leads to stabbing outside Waterfront Giant Eagle
A jitney driver is accused of stabbing another man outside the Waterfront Giant Eagle, leaving the man with eight wounds, including one stab wound to his head, according to court documents. Homestead Police responded to the grocery store about 9:30 a.m. Friday for a report of a fight followed by...
The Stroller, March 15, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s 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. HOPE Center offers shelter for families and pets The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center offers a Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T) Kennel to victims of...
Fire breaks out at apartment complex in Ross
A fire broke out at an apartment complex in Ross on Sunday evening. Reports of a fire at Governors Ridge Apartments on Highlands Place were called in at 6:58 p.m., according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher. There were no injuries reported and the dispatcher said he did not know...
Trib Total Media launches ‘Dine Local’ to give local restaurants a free online showcase
To showcase the region’s restaurants as they emerge from the pandemic’s challenges, Trib Total Media has launched the website “Dine Local,” powered by its MeSearch technology. Owners of local establishments can, free of charge, claim a listing on the site. Beyond providing basic contact information, they can customize the listing...
