Local category, Page 2326
Spokeswoman: Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh is dissolving
One of the Pittsburgh region’s LGBTQ advocacy groups is dissolving, a spokeswoman confirmed Sunday. “I am not sure what the next steps are,” said Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh Director of Marketing and Development Christine Bryan. She confirmed the group will disband, but declined to discuss details. Founded in 1996, the...
Most of W.Pa. delegation will watch GOP convention from home
When he was elected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, Scott Avolio was looking forward to being part of the conversation about the party platform going forward to President Trump’s reelection campaign. Now, like hundreds of other delegates, Avolio, a Greensburg lawyer and first-time convention delegate, has found...
More than 4,000 gallons of milk, food will be given away in Western Pa. this week
Got milk? If you don’t, you may be in luck this week. The American Dairy Association North East is working with Schneider’s Dairy, AMI Food Group and four Western Pennsylvania community organizations to distribute more than 4,000 gallons of milk and food boxes through drive-thru pickup events. Each vehicle will...
Little free library opens at Mammoth Park in memory of Unity womanVideo
Melissa Nace knew the perfect way to memorialize her sister would be through one of her favorite past times — reading. On Sunday, Nace presented a little free library leading up to the Giant Slide Complex at Mammoth Park in Mt. Pleasant where readers can take a book and leave...
Hempfield teachers, district work out policies to protect teachers from virtual learning issues
Hempfield Area teachers seeking extra protections prior to the start of the academic year reached an agreement with the school board. A memorandum of understanding was approved by the board and the Hempfield Area Education Association as staff prepares to welcome students back in a hybrid form, with some attending...
West Deer women open Free Store in Russellton to help those in needVideo
Don’t want it? Two West Deer women will take it. And give it to those in need. Sonya Dembowski and Nicole Docherty are moving their Free Store from East Deer to West Deer’s Russellton neighborhood. It will be at 9 Creighton-Russellton Road, stocked with items donated or thrown away by...
West Deer cop followed smoke to burning home, found man in front yard uninjured
Running up to a burning house to check for potentially trapped occupants is just a normal part of the job for West Deer police officer and volunteer firefighter Edward Newman. Newman had been on routine patrol last Saturday when he spotted smoke coming from the 250 block of Little Deer...
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams
Members of the medical community in Allegheny County are being targeted by phone scams, according to the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office. Scammers pretending to be from the sheriff’s office are calling residents, stating they have an outstanding issue — like jury duty or an unpaid summons — that has spurred...
Couple attacked by dog at North Park when defending their dog
A man and a woman were injured while trying to defend their dog at an Allegheny County dog park on Saturday. Allegheny County spokeswoman Amie Downs said police and medics were called to North Park Dog Park because of a dog fight and reported bites shortly after 10:15 a.m. Saturday....
Westmoreland County adds 15 new coronavirus cases
Westmoreland County saw 15 new cases of covid-19 added to its total Sunday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported. There were 20 new cases added on Saturday and 18 cases on Friday. The seven-day average for the county is 16 cases. The county’s total cases are now 1,731 with 1,679...
Allegheny County reports 86 new coronavirus cases
Allegheny County on Sunday recorded 86 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths. The county’s total number of cases stands at 9,903 with 6,779 recoveries. According to the Allegheny County Health Department’s covid-19 dashboard, 143,484 individuals have tested for the virus. The county has an overall 7% positive test result...
Police: Man dead following shooting in Hill District
A man died after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Hill District early Sunday morning, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner’s office identified the man as James W. Goodwine, 21, of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh police officers responded to a Shotspotter alert in the 600 block of Elmore Street around...
State troopers eager to move into state-of-the-art stationVideo
Members of Pennsylvania State Police Troop A can take pride in knowing that theirs is the only remaining original troop of four that were established with creation of the state police force in 1905. Soon, the Greensburg-based troop will have another point of pride — a new, state-of-the art station...
20 significant dates in Pennsylvania State Police history
Time was when Pennsylvania State Police troopers were unmarried men who were required to live in dorm-style rooms in their barracks. Over time, married men were able to join, but the state police stayed an exclusive boys’ club — no women allowed. Eventually, the doors opened to admit women. But...
The Stroller, Aug. 23, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Small Acts of Kindness Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a face mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they...
2 flown to hospital by helicopter after crash in Derry Township
Two people were flown to the hospital by helicopter with “moderate to severe injuries” following a crash in Derry Township Saturday afternoon, according to Ted Malik, fire chief for the New Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department. Officials responded to Route 981 about half a mile north of Route 22 around 5:20...
Crews responded to fire in Braddock
Fire crews battled a 3-alarm blaze at an abandoned building in Braddock about 8 p.m. Saturday, Allegheny County dispatchers said. Crews were called to 437 Library Street at about 6:30 p.m. for a large structure fire in a vacant building. Heavy smoke was pouring from the building and several fire...
Hundreds gather for Derek Kotecki golf tournament at Hill Crest Country ClubVideo
It was a great day for golfing and remembering Lower Burrell Police’s K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki on Saturday as 136 golfers and hundreds of patrons gathered at Hill Crest Country Club to raise money for scholarships. In its ninth year, the golf outing pays tribute to Kotecki, who was killed...
West Deer leaders discuss potential tax deferral program for low income residents, seniors
West Deer’s leaders are considering new rules that could stop low-income residents and senior citizens from having to pay increased real estate taxes. Township Supervisor Brandon Forbes is pitching an idea that would add any township real estate tax increase as a lien on a person’s property. It would not...
Oakmont police sergeant retires; 2 volunteers prepare to join fire department
Oakmont police Sgt. Jack Eaton has called it a career after nearly three decades in law enforcement. He served the borough for the past 27 years as a patrolman and later sergeant. The lifelong borough resident, Riverview High School and University of Pittsburgh graduate was on the Verona police force...
O’Hara Eagle Scout leads construction of special bench at the Sharpsburg Community Garden
O’Hara teen Braden McCormick combined his mom’s passion for gardening and his desire to help feed the needy to earn his Eagle Scout rank from the Boy Scouts of America. McCormick spent more than 43 hours constructing a potting bench for the Sharpsburg Community Garden, a Main Street spot that...
Photos: Large turnout for weekly ‘Civil Saturdays’ protest in Pittsburgh
The heat did not stop a large group of supporters from showing up to the weekly “Civil Saturdays” protest in Pittsburgh on Saturday. This week’s event, “Civil Saturdays — Purple Parade” was the 12th protest of its kind, organized by Black, Young and Educated (BYE). It started near Bakery Square...
Pittsburgh police investigate report of carjacking in Bloomfield
Pittsburgh police are investigating a reported carjacking early Saturday in the city’s Bloomfield neighborhood. Officers responded just before 9:30 a.m. to the 200 block of Taylor Street. According to the victim, a suspect brandished a weapon and took the SUV, Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews said. Police spotted the stolen...
Vandergrift native to compete in virtual ‘East Coast Regional GrandSLAM’
Mariah Passarelli is going to share her story. The Vandergrift native who lives in Downtown Pittsburgh is one of eight people competing in The Moth’s first virtual East Coast Regional “GrandSLAM—A Multi-City Showdown” at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to...
Trump supporters rally in Murrysville as Wendy Bell headlines opening of ‘2020 Trump Victory Center’Video
Around 250 people gathered in Murrysville at a car dealership under construction Saturday morning to show their support for the reelection of President Donald Trump and to celebrate the opening of the nearby Murrysville Export Republican Committee’s “2020 Trump Victory Center.” Trump 2020 flags, T-shirts, buttons and signs floated around...
