Western PA Local News category, Page 25
Hempfield man sentenced for bringing injured parakeet into Greensburg bar
A Hempfield man was sentenced to one year of probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges for bringing an injured parakeet into a Greensburg bar. Timothy Grace, 40, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and neglect of animals stemming from a Feb. 22 incident at Callaghan’s...
First-time visitors land in Pittsburgh for NFL Draft and reunions
Bostonian Ryan MacKenzie stepped off his 8 a.m. flight into Pittsburgh International Airport on Wednesday in a New England Patriots hoodie — among the thousands of fans descending on the city for the long-anticipated NFL Draft. The Pats gear might not make him any friends in Pittsburgh, but MacKenzie’s trip...
Second Vandergrift fire department back in service after insurance lapse
Vandergrift No. 2 fire department resumed normal operations Tuesday evening after being out of service since April 10. Westmoreland County Public Safety Director Scott Stepanovich said Vandergrift No. 2 was out of service from April 10-21, an additional five days after Vandergrift Mayor Lenny Collini had said the borough’s departments...
Nurture House, a new preschool in McCandless, keeps play the focus of learning
A nature-based, child-centered education in a unique space with a cottage-like feel are just some of the alluring benefits of Nurture House, a new early childhood program in the North Hills. Nurture House, founded by Ashley Cifone, a prelicensed therapist, educator and 20-year child care professional, wanted to create a...
Cause of fatal West Deer fire remains undeterminedVideo
Three months after a West Deer fire that resulted in the death of a man and his dog, the cause of the blaze remains unknown, officials said. “That fire is currently classified as undetermined,” said Kasey Reigner, public information officer for the Allegheny County Department of Emergency Services. The victim...
Leechburg baseball association to combine past and present at 75th annual opening day
Leechburg Youth Baseball Association’s opening day will be a blast from the past if Jonathan McLaughlin, president of the association, has anything to say about it. McLaughlin is inviting everyone to participate who has ever been a part of Leechburg baseball. “I want anyone and everyone,” he said. “If they...
PennWest merger undershot estimated tuition revenue by $63M, enrollment by 4,800 studentsVideo
While the 2022 merger of California, Clarion and Edinboro universities realized savings in personnel and operations, enrollment projections for Pennsylvania Western University were short 4,800 students and $63 million in tuition revenue last school year. “While we’ve generated significant savings, it’s not as significant as had been originally projected, and...
Former Steeler Jerome Bettis, NFL commissioner view CMU’s inventions to power sports
The intersection of sports, physical fitness and technology can be found in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, former Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and local officials toured Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Innovation Center for the university’s “Powering the Future of Sport” showcase. More than 16 CMU-related startups —...
Machete-wielding man charged after chasing kids from Pittsburgh taco shop
A Penn Hills man was arrested last weekend after chasing a group of kids out of a South Side store with a machete. Neal Sims, 33, told police he “attempted to remove the kids” out of La Bodega Taqueria — a popular, bodega-style taco shop in the city’s largest entertainment...
Video shows Springdale Police arresting local critic during council meetingVideo
A frequent critic of Springdale police is facing a felony charge after he was pinned to the ground and arrested by four police officers during a chaotic scene at Springdale Council’s meeting Tuesday night. The incident began after William Daniel “Danny” Rosenmund, 36, of Springdale exceeded the borough’s three-minute speaking...
Could Pittsburgh shooter face homicide charge after victim dies nearly 7 years later?
Allegheny County prosecutors are considering whether to file a homicide charge in the case of a man who died last week after being paralyzed nearly seven years ago in a Pittsburgh shooting. A North Side woman — Judith White — pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and gun charges in the...
30 volunteers install raised beds for community garden in Jeannette
Thirty volunteers on Wednesday set up a community garden in Jeannette anticipating yields for many years to come. Raised garden beds made of recycled plastic will provide contained areas for gardeners to get their hands dirty in the soil, said Lisa Scott, human resources manager at Triumvirate Environmental in Jeannette....
Horseback riding program for children with disabilities seeks volunteers
Working with horses and helping children with disabilities go hand in hand at Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pennsylvania in McCandless, which is holding a volunteer orientation day at 11 a.m. May 2. The orientation will be held at the riding arena at 9950 Grubbs Road. RHWPA Inc., a...
New Kensington-Arnold School District pauses elementary building realignment plans
New Kensington-Arnold School District has paused a proposed plan to realign the district’s school buildings. The realignment, recommended by Superintendent Christopher Sefcheck in January, would reduce the number of building transitions in early elementary school. Early ideas for the plan proposed Martin Elementary housing kindergarten and first grade, while second...
Trib Total Media announces members of Pittsburgh Community Advisory Panel
Trib Total Media has named the inaugural members of its Pittsburgh Community Advisory Panel, a group of local leaders and community voices who will help inform and strengthen the organization’s coverage across the region. The panel serves as a cornerstone of the Tribune-Review’s newly announced weekend print edition, which will...
Welcome to the neighborhood: What NFL Draft visitors can see and do on North Shore and North Side
The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh puts a spotlight on the North Shore and the adjacent North Side neighborhood. Here are some of their landmarks, eateries, shops and amenities. Landmarks Fred Rogers statue: The bronze replica of the late Fred Rogers, from WQED’s “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” sits along the riverfront not...
Goodell, Rooney, McCarthy help open new Hazelwood Green community athletic field ahead of NFL Draft
Football fanatics will turn their attention to the North Shore and Downtown for the 2026 NFL Draft later this week, but on Wednesday, local fans celebrated something that will last far longer: the opening of a community athletic field at Pittsburgh’s sprawling Hazelwood Green development. Gridiron celebrities turned out for...
Tarentum sewer line project expected to ease runoff near Ormond Street
A long-awaited sanitary sewer project is finally underway in Tarentum. Work at Seventh Avenue and Ormond Street includes new lines as part of a Department of Environmental Protection mandate to separate storm sewers to ease runoff. It also will divert water from a nearby spring. Managed by the Allegheny Valley...
Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’
It’s Earth Day, and millions of people across the globe are spreading the word about ways to make the planet better, healthier and cleaner. That includes tons of initiatives right here in the Pittsburgh area, and most of them happen throughout the year, not just on Earth Day. Here are...
Penn State New Kensington project fair highlights renewable energy adaptation for climate change
The frequency and intensity of climate disasters aren’t slowing down, so proactive research and development that protects energy systems is crucial, said Tom Bartnik, director of The Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State. At a project fair Tuesday night, Penn State New Kensington students took to the floor to...
Heinz offers lifetime ketchup supply to 57th draft pick
The 57th person selected in the 2026 NFL Draft will get more than a chance to play in the pros — he’ll also get a lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup. The iconic Pittsburgh company announced it will dub the 57th draft pick Mr. 57, paying homage to the number that...
Rain likely to fall on last day of 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is likely to start with sunshine and end in rain, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. Chris Leonardi, a meteorologist with the office in Moon, said there’s a 60% to 80% chance of rain Saturday, the final day of the three-day event. Mother Nature...
Morning Roundup: Body found on Strip District roof; firearms license operations moved for NFL Draft
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 22: Body found on Strip District roof A body was found on the roof of a Strip District building Tuesday, Pittsburgh public safety officials said. Police were called to the 1300 block of Penn Avenue around 10:30...
Pittsburgh locals split on NFL Draft, but agree it will be a spectacle
Danielle Nolan and her husband, John, have been Steelers season ticket holders since 2021. For them, attending the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh was a no-brainer. After months of planning, just hours remain until the massive spectacle opens Thursday to the public. The Nolans live in East Liverpool, Ohio, just an...
The Stroller, April 22, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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