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Guide to the coronavirus: What you need to know
The coronavirus pandemic has affected lives around the world. Here in Western Pennsylvania, it’s no different. To help get through this difficult time, the Tribune-Review has put together a guide with information and resources to help be informed about covid-19 and its impact locally. By the numbers For the latest...
Allegheny County reports 2 more deaths, 28 new coronavirus cases
The Allegheny County Health Department on Friday reported two additional deaths from the coronavirus, bringing the total to 71. Of that total, seven are designated as probable deaths from covid-19, meaning that those people did not have a positive test for the virus, but covid-19 is listed on their death...
Nearly all Pennsylvania liquor stores to open for curbside pickup
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will open most liquor stores across the state for call-in orders and curbside pickup service starting Monday. PLCB Chairman Tim Holden said Friday that 565 of the state’s nearly 600 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores would take a limited number of orders on a...
Jeannette school teachers, staff plan car parade to see students from afar
Jeannette City School District teachers and staff members will get to see some of their students in person Saturday for the first time in six weeks. A car parade will wind through the city as an opportunity for district employees to see students, albeit from a safe distance. The parade...
Recycling collection to resume in New Kensington
Curbside recycling collection will resume in New Kensington on Monday, the city announced Friday. The city’s public works department collects recycling every other week. Collection had been postponed since mid-March because of the covid-19 pandemic. The city is asking residents to hold their recycling for 14 days before placing it...
Irwin car cruise goes virtual in wake of covid-19 restrictions
If you can’t allow people to crowd streets and peruse classic cars during coronavirus-related restrictions, there is nothing stopping a virtual car cruise. That is exactly what the Irwin Business & Professional Association has planned at noon Saturday, via the Downtown Irwin Facebook page, said Michael Pochan, an IBPA member....
1 more coronavirus-related death reported in Westmoreland County
The Westmoreland County coronavirus death toll stands at 27, according to the coroner. A woman’s death was added to a total that is being provided by Coroner Ken Bacha, who said the majority of the county’s deaths are tied to nursing and personal care homes. He is being notified of...
Emergency repair at Route 30 sinkhole near Greensburg-Hempfield border wrapping up
Repair work is coming to a close at a huge sinkhole that opened up next to Route 30 at the Greensburg-Hempfield border in July after heavy rains. PennDOT spokesman Jay Ofsanik said the emergency repairs cost about $4 million and should be finished next month. Crews reached depths of 45...
Fallen tree shuts down Mt. Washington street
Part of Woodruff Street in Mt. Washington is closed because of a downed tree. According to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV, the road is closed between Merrimac Street and Route 51. Further information was not immediately available....
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Mt. Washington road closed due to downed tree
Part of Woodruff Street in Mt. Washington is closed due to a downed tree. According to Tribune-Review new partners WPXI-TV, the road is closed between Merrimac Street and Route 51. Further information was not immediately available....
Police: South Side shooting leaves man in critical condition
One person is in critical condition after a shooting Thursday in Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes, police said. Officers responded to a Shotspotter alert on the 1900 block of St. Paul Street around 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds, a police spokesman said. No other...
Self-employed Pennsylvanians report confusion, glitches when applying for financial assistance
More than 78,000 self-employed Pennsylvanians have applied for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance since the state introduced the program last week — but several who were interviewed say the process has been marred by confusion and technical glitches. “You’re just kind of in the dark, and just hoping that something comes through,”...
The Stroller, April 24, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a 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 helped you, your family or...
Derry Area sets virtual graduation for June 10
Derry Area has joined other school districts across the state in abandoning the traditional commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 for a virtual one. Superintendent Eric Curry told the school board Thursday that “we are fairly confident” the virtual commencement ceremony on June 10 will be held on the...
Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese now allows weddings, funerals, confession — with restrictions — during covid-19 pandemic
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has scaled back some of its safety protocols and will allow limited public celebrations of certain sacraments during the covid-19 pandemic. Officials announced these changes Thursday: • Weddings may now be celebrated, but with no more than 10 people including the priest/deacon officiant. Couples must...
Man allegedly exposes himself at Target parking lot in Ross Township
A Pittsburgh man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself in a Target parking lot in Ross Township. Township police charged Timothy Schaffer, 55, with indecent exposure in connection with an incident Wednesday. Police said Schaffer was allegedly fully exposed while he was parked next to a woman who was leaving...
Virtual job fair May 27 to replace traditional one
With large gatherings prohibited because of the coronavirus-related restrictions, the Pittsburgh Technology Council will hold a virtual job fair on Wednesday, May 27. The event is billed as an opportunity for companies to expand their pipeline of tech talent, as well as a “time efficient solution to recruitment efforts.” The...
Port Authority to increase safety protocols at West Mifflin garage after 5th worker there tests positive for covid-19
Port Authority officials announced new safety protocols will be put in place at its West Mifflin garage after another employee tested positive for covid-19. Spokesman Adam Brandolph said Thursday that a fifth garage worker, who last worked on Monday and is at home in quarantine, was diagnosed with the novel...
Allegheny County votes to consolidate primary polling locations
More than 85% of polling places in Allegheny County could be closed for the June 2 primary election, as the county Board of Elections voted Thursday to drastically consolidate in-person voting locations. Legislation signed by Gov. Tom Wolf in March to move the primary, originally scheduled to be held Tuesday,...
Collier to host virtual meeting
Collier Township board of commissioners will host a virtual public meeting at 7 p.m. Monday that will include the continuation of the March 23 meeting. Residents can view or listen in. Those who wish to submit comments or questions should submit them to collierpublic@colliertwp.net by 4 p.m. Monday. To call...
Cheswick councilman giving away 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer
While hand sanitizer continues to be missing from many store shelves, Cheswick Councilman Brian Testa is giving away 1,000 gallons of it to first responders and area residents. “This is phenomenal. It’s so hard to find hand sanitizer,” said Bruno Moretti, emergency management coordinator for Allegheny Valley Regional Emergency Management...
MedExpress offers covid-19 testing at select offices across Pittsburgh region
Select MedExpress urgent care offices across the Pittsburgh region are offering covid-19 testing. Included are locations in Jeannette, Monroeville (Mosside Boulevard), Mt. Lebanon and Robinson (Steubenville Pike.) Each of those locations offers drive-up service, allowing people to be screened and tested for covid-19 without leaving their vehicles. Other locations may...
Westmoreland to upgrade another 4 miles of freight rail lines
Work could begin soon on a $2.3 million project to replace more than four miles of track on Westmoreland County’s freight rail system that services local business and industry. Commissioners, acting as members of the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp., on Thursday hired Frontier Railroad Services of New Stanton to...
Pennsylvania jobless claims climb to 1.6 million
Fewer Pennsylvanians filed new jobless claims last week, new figures show, but the impact of coronavirus-related shutdowns across the state since mid-March has resulted in nearly 1.6 million workers filing claims. More than 196,000 workers filed initial claims for the seven-day period beginning April 12, down some 42,000 claims from...
Monroeville cancels popular summer events, focuses on Labor Day
Monroeville canceled its Memorial Day and Fourth of July events that annually draws thousands because of the uncertainties surrounding the covid-19 pandemic, according to an announcement posted to the municipality’s website. “We feel the planning of these very special events would be greatly hindered by the current statewide restrictions,” said...
