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Stay in the car to see Santa during holiday happenings
Pandemic precautions mean kids may not get to sit on Santa’s lap this year. But there are several area options for families to have a drive-thru encounter with the jolly old elf, in a socially distanced take on the holiday tradition. Unity Instead of its usual Deck the Tree holiday...
Westmoreland County reports over 500 new covid cases in 2 days, 3 new deaths
Westmoreland County added another 522 covid-19 cases over the past two days, according to a report Monday from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Of the new cases, 285 were reported Sunday, 237 on Monday. With those additions, the county’s seven-day total surpassed the 2,000 mark for the first time, standing...
No one injured in Lower Burrell house fire spotted by New Ken fire chief
New Kensington’s fire chief was working in Lower Burrell late Monday morning when he came across a house fire. In addition to serving as city fire chief, Ed Saliba Jr. is the distribution superintendent for the Municipal Authority of the City of New Kensington, which services Lower Burrell. Saliba was...
2 Port Authority drivers, ages 34 and 57, dead from covid
Two Port Authority of Allegheny County employees have died from covid-19, officials said Monday. One man was 57, and the other was 34. Both worked as bus drivers. “Today, our hearts are broken,” said Port Authority CEO Katharine Kelleman. The 57-year-old driver tested positive for the virus on Friday and...
Feds award $10M to stabilize Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington
Pittsburgh officials have spent a lot of time and money repairing landslides on Mt. Washington, which attracts millions of visitors annually for its dazzling view of Downtown. On Monday, city officials announced they have received nearly $10 million in federal grant money to make repairs and drainage upgrades to fix...
‘Baking With Lucy’ goes on, as daughter continues late mom’s online cooking show
Mary Ellen Raneri hasn’t taken much time to mourn her mother’s passing. She’s been too busy baking. Her mother, 98-year-old Lucy Pollock, who went viral this year with her “Baking With Lucy” Facebook videos, died Nov. 22 from complications of covid-19. The Latrobe resident said she feels like she owes...
Despite drop in new cases, Allegheny County’s record covid numbers continue
After posting record high daily covid-19 cases last week, Allegheny County saw a slight reprieve in the numbers over the past two days. The county health department reported 854 new cases Sunday and another 616 cases Monday. While encouraging, officials have long cautioned that weekend numbers generally run lower because...
Penn Township man arrested in apparent robbery attempt that failed
A Penn Township man was stabbed and arrested after an apparent robbery plot in Jeannette on Sunday failed, according to court papers. Kelby K. Saddler, 32, is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, theft, driving on a suspended license and related offenses. Jeannette police investigating a suspicious person report at...
At least 1 injured in Ligonier Township crash
At least one person was injured in a rollover crash in Ligonier Township Monday morning, according to Westmoreland County 911. The single-vehicle crash on Route 30 eastbound happened shortly before 8 a.m., according to dispatchers. The Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department and Ligonier Valley Police Department responded. Route 30 remained...
Interstate 70 modernization project slated to start in 2028
Preliminary work for a modernization project on 8 miles of Interstate 70 in Washington County, just over the Westmoreland border, is underway. But it’ll be awhile before motorists see any construction zones. The work is anticipated to start in 2028, said project manager Sean Sepe. “This is a pretty big...
News briefs: Plum Borough School District launches school-by-school covid tracker
Plum Borough School District has released a covid-19 case tracker. The webpage tracks the total number of cases the school district has had since the start of the year. It also tracks active cases and ogoing and ended quarantines among staff and students. Visit the district’s website to find the...
News briefs: Trib offers journalism scholarships
Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing...
News briefs: Indiana Township seeks volunteers for parks board, historical and shade tree commissions
Indiana Township welcoming letters of interest for various positions Indiana Township is accepting letters of interest from people who want to serve on the historical commission, shade tree commission and parks and recreation board. Send letters to Township Manager Dan Anderson, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Trib journalism scholarships...
In brief: Trib journalism scholarships, Presents from Police, Operation Santa Claus and more
Trib scholarships Trib Total Media is accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English...
News briefs: Shaler North Hills Library offers glimpse into Pittsburgh’s Victorian holiday traditions
A virtual program called “Victorian Holiday Traditions” is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Dec. 16 through the Shaler North Hills Library. Take a step back in time and explore how the holidays were celebrated in Victorian Pittsburgh. There will be photos from Clayton, home of the Henry Clay Frick family,...
News briefs: Penn Hills reminds residents to park off-street to assist snow-removal crews
Penn Hills is asking residents to refrain from parking on streets during snow events. Keeping the streets cleard of parked cars will allow plow trucks and emergency vehicles to safely and efficiently make their way through residential streets. Trib journalism scholarships available Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for...
Firefighters battle blaze at vacant house in Uniontown
Nobody was hurt as firefighters battled a blaze in a vacant house in Uniontown early Monday morning, according to Fayette County 911. Dispatchers said the fire at 22 Millview St. started just before 1 a.m. It took the Uniontown City Fire Department and others about two hours to extinguish the...
The Stroller, Dec. 7, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your church or organization going to serve free takeout Christmas dinners? Send information to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Cash bash to benefit North Apollo fire department North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a virtual cash bash at noon Jan.16 live on the...
In Brief: Trib journalism scholarships, police department changes, holiday scavenger hunt and more
Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing...
In Brief: Trib journalism scholarships, Operation Santa Claus, Breakfast Club and more
Trib seeking applicants for journalism scholarships Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to...
Where to find cut-your-own Christmas tree options around the Pittsburgh region
Still looking to cut down your own tree this Christmas? This interactive map shows some of the places in the Pittsburgh region growing real trees you can select and cut your own fresh evergreen. Those on the hunt for a tree are advised to call first or check the location’s...
South Hills boy among those honored as superhero by Harrison-based groupVideo
A Harrison-based nonprofit rolled out the red carpet for a South Hills hero Sunday, one who has stared death in the face twice and whose crusade earned him a spot in the 2021 Superheroes Believe in Miracles calendar. Sean Rovers, at 12, has gone through two brain surgeries to remove...
Experts say given pandemic malaise, flat holiday spending in region is not bad
Most Southwestern Pennsylvania consumers say they will spend what they did last year for holiday shopping, which is good news given the pandemic and tough economics, local experts say. According to a regional survey, 57% of consumers said they planned to spend about the same as they did last year...
Lower Burrell family keeps Italian nativity scene tradition alive, new pieces added yearlyVideo
An Italian Christmas tradition encompassing a couple generations continues in a Lower Burrell household. For at least six weeks out of the year, retired cabinet maker Pat Pesce shows off the family’s presepe, or nativity scene. It has grown from a small manger set that could fit on a coffee...
The story behind Pittsburgh’s mysterious monolith in the Strip DistrictVideo
Chris Beers is no stranger to going viral. It’s exactly what he expected would happen after a mysterious monolith showed up in front of his Strip District candy shop last week. The shiny, silver monolith first appeared at Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop early Thursday morning. Beers took a 32-minute Facebook...
