Western PA Local News category, Page 21
Entrepreneurs, influencers seek their big break at the 2026 NFL Draft
Three friends from Michigan wandered Pittsburgh’s North Side on Thursday, bringing their inebriation innovation to the masses. Eric Peterson, Justin Riedl and Nick McClain were on the hunt around noon for tailgaters outside the 2026 NFL Draft Experience willing to drop $25 on a football-shaped “beer bong.” The plastic pigskin...
As e-bike use grows, safe operation is top of mind for police departments in the North Hills
E-bikes continue to be a popular recreational activity and mode of transportation. But their growing use has local police departments concerned about safety. An e-bike is defined as a pedacycle with an electric assist, normally weighing less than 100 pounds and traveling at speeds not exceeding 20 mph. “E-bikes are...
Fox Chapel Area School District’s 5th annual safety and wellness event draws a crowd in Aspinwall
Many Fox Chapel area families are a little safer and more prepared for emergencies thanks to the efforts of the school district and local first responders. The fifth annual free Community Safety, Health & Wellness event took place April 18 in Aspinwall. It’s presented by the district and its school...
NFL Draft Day 2: Pittsburgh sets another attendance record
The first 32 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft are done. Now it’s time for another round. Or two. Fans are flocking to the North Shore and Point State Park for Day 2 of draft festivities. Tonight, teams will make their second- and third-round selections. 8:56 p.m.: Lots of...
Steelers’ 1st-round pick had element of surprise, draws cautious optimism from fans
Minutes before the Pittsburgh Steelers’ announced its first-round draft pick Thursday night, Josh Kelly of Baldwin predicted the team would pick up USC wide receiver Makai Lemon. Alas, Pittsburgh’s cross-state rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, drafted Lemon the pick before. “I had a feeling he was going to go,” said Kelly,...
NFL Draft prospects bring the bling on the red carpet at Point State Park
Bye-bye boring business suits, hello bling and bold fashion statements. Football and fashion are colliding more than ever, and top prospects from the NFL 2026 Draft class understood the red carpet assignment as 17 first-round players showed off their personal fashion “fits” at the 2026 NFL Red Carpet event held...
NFL Draft opens to packed crowds, bright skies and strong start in Pittsburgh
The 2026 NFL Draft turned the eyes of the world toward Pittsburgh on Thursday — and the City of Champions did not disappoint. Thousands of football fans filled Point State Park and packed the draft’s massive footprint in the city’s North Shore neighborhood. They were greeted with unseasonably warm temperatures,...
My day at the NFL Draft: Pittsburgh didn’t disappoint
It’s a giant football party, and you’re invited. For veterans of the Acrisure Stadium tailgate scene, entering through the gates of the 2026 NFL Draft Experience probably looked familiar. But in place of charcoal grills and parked cars, it was official food kiosks, beer tents and a variety of activities....
NFL Draft’s Pittsburgh food vendors proud to be ‘local 1st’
Pittsburgh fans perusing the food options at the NFL Draft Experience might recognize a few restaurant names. Six local eateries are serving concessions at Point State Park through Saturday, and five more make up a Taste of Pittsburgh concessions area on the North Shore — offering food ranging from pizza...
Point State Park becomes hub of excitement with NFL Draft festivities
Day One of the NFL Draft Experience turned Point State Park into a steady hum of heat, excitement and hometown pride, as football fans packed in for a sun-soaked event marked by long lines, heavy sunscreen and high anticipation for what the next era of football might bring. Despite temperatures...
Fans happy to brave long waits to experience NFL Draft
Patience was a virtue Thursday at the 2026 NFL Draft, where waiting was the order of the day. Brian Pontzer made the two-hour drive to Pittsburgh on Wednesday evening from DuBois in Clearfield County. He showed up at 7:30 a.m. on the North Shore to get in line for the...
Out-of-town visitors praise Pittsburgh during NFL Draft visit
A bright blue Seahawks jersey marked Dylan Slaughter in the North Shore crowd at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh Thursday. Slaughter, 28, made the trek to the Steel City from Olympia, Wash., the previous day. The draft marked his first visit to Pennsylvania. He was impressed by Pittsburgh. “It’s a...
Jury rejects reluctant victim’s call to drop case, convicts New Kensington man of assault and strangulation
A New Kensington man was convicted Thursday of leaving a convenience store customer unconscious and for an assault of a city police officer as authorities sought to take him into custody months later. A Westmoreland County jury convicted Luther Boyd, 44, of one felony count of aggravated assault of a...
Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment
Southmoreland senior Alexis Piovesan wrapped special tape around a large tree at Twin Lakes Park on Thursday — a yellow tape that measures diameter rather than circumference. “I’ve also learned to use a Biltmore stick to measure the lumber in a tree. I’ve identified different species of plants,” Piovesan said...
Springdale says videos of arrest during council meeting ‘do not provide the full context’
Springdale officials say the police response during the chaotic arrest of a resident at Tuesday’s borough council meeting was a “professional and controlled effort” and that videos of the incident do not offer “proper context.” The incident saw the arrest of William Daniel “Danny” Rosenmund, 36, a frequent critic of...
Fans wait out heat for close-up stage view of NFL Draft picks
Fans chasing the best view of the NFL Draft stage on the North Shore baked on open concrete — settling in for an eight-hour wait in the heat Thursday. Still, many claimed a spot and did their best to get comfortable after the NFL Draft Experience gates opened at noon....
Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues
Former TribLive reporter William P. Modoono, known by colleagues for his exceptional writing and lighthearted nature, died in his home April 12 at age 77. Modoono, born in June 1948 in Malden, Mass., covered sports for The Pittsburgh Press and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review before becoming a senior writer for UPMC...
Video: Colts cheerleaders take Pittsburghese quizVideo
With so many fans visiting Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft Experience, digital producer Zac Gibson set out to talk to people new to the city and see just how much they would do on a Yinzer quiz. Zac met up with four cheerleaders from the Indianapolis Colts. He asked them...
‘NFL Dads’ at Point Park forum describe the dynamics of parenting high-level athletes
Jamesetta Cleveland disagrees with a saying popular in sports circles: “Ball is life.” Instead, she believes in the opportunities created by sports. Going beyond performance on the field is what’s key, said Cleveland, founder of Sports Mom University, a consulting agency that navigates a student-athlete’s recruiting and playing sports professionally....
Route 30 off-ramp at Adamsburg to close permanently
A road from Route 30 into Adamsburg is set to be closed permanently, a move borough council President Bill Lasko said will improve safety in the tiny community. East Main Street shoots off to the right from westbound Route 30 just past Shift Right Transmissions. The speed limit immediately drops...
PRT park-and-rides filling up with NFL Draft crowds
When the gates opened at noon Thursday for the 2026 NFL Draft, some suburban Pittsburgh Regional Transit park-and-ride lots were already full from the onslaught of fans commuting to Downtown and the North Shore. By late afternoon, though, space was still available at select lots, according to Adam Brandolph, a...
Gilpin supervisors pass data center regulations
The Gilpin supervisors are getting ahead of the data center curve. After months of work, supervisors unanimously approved regulations this week that stipulate where data centers can be located and how far they must be from homes, in addition to other guidelines. “Personally, I definitely feel more comfortable with the...
Allegheny Valley School Board opts to leave cellphone policy as is
The Allegheny Valley School Board won’t disconnect students from their cellphones, but state legislators still could. The board voted — after the first reading of a proposed electronic device policy — not to change its current policy, according to board President Paula Jean Moretti. The proposed policy would have further...
Secret Service-led operation nets 9 credit card skimming devices in Pittsburgh area
A two-day joint operation among federal, state and local law enforcement in the Pittsburgh area this week netted nine illegal card-skimming devices, potentially saving the public more than $9 million in fraud losses, according to authorities. The U.S. Secret Service, working with Allegheny County Police, Pittsburgh police, the state attorney...
Free pre-K class coming to Lower Burrell via nonprofit program
Westmoreland Community Action is taking enrollment for a new pre-K program in Lower Burrell. The nonprofit’s program is free to families and funded through state Pre-K Counts and federal Head Start grants. Enrollment for the 2026-27 class is filling fast, but applications are still open, said Tammy Dietrich, program manager...
