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Wednesday was the last day of the year to shop at Get Dressed Formals, a formal consignment shop in Vandergrift. The store will be closed for renovations through Jan. 2. Michelle Wehrle opened the shop in April but has quickly outgrown the 1,500-square-foot space. She has more than 1,200 consigned...

Pittsburgh served as the backdrop Saturday as seven Democratic presidential candidates met at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to discuss their education policy platforms. Front-runners Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren were joined by Sen. Michael Bennet, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and...

The fate of a residential tax assessment appeal program in the Hempfield Area School District could be in question as newly elected board members who have mostly voiced opposition to the practice take their seats. More than two years into a residential tax assessment appeal program, the district is bringing...

As one of the first approved mini casinos in the state, Live! Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall will jump on another growing trend once it opens: sports betting. The Hempfield casino, which is expected to open next year, will be home to the FanDuel Sportsbook. The sports area will be...

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announced Saturday that 26 parishes will be merged into eight early next year. The mergers are part of the diocese’s strategic planning initiative to help parishes use their resources to “prioritize mission over maintenance,” officials said. Bishop David Zubik called the mergers “a pivotal time...

With only eight days left, the Greensburg Salvation Army still has more than half of its Red Kettle campaign goal to raise. Lt. Cheyenne Martinez, assistant corps officer, said the Greensburg Salvation Army had raised $41,296 as of Monday — leaving $48,704 still to be raised toward the 2019 goal...

When Adam Fusan moved into his West Deer home 10 years ago, there wasn’t a streetlight at the corner of Saxonburg Boulevard and McKrell Road. One was installed in July at the request of township supervisors. Fusan, who lives on Saxonburg, said it’s impacting his everyday life. “It’s driving me...

Pittsburgh was the backdrop Saturday as seven Democratic presidential candidates are at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to discuss their education policy platforms. Front runners Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be joined by Sen. Michael Bennet, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar...

Police are investigating the death of a man found on the eighth floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh early Saturday. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Jacob E. Brown, 41, of Burgettstown. No cause of death was given. Police responded to a 911 call about a...

Thirty cats and five dogs living in “deplorable conditions” at a West Deer home were rescued, according to a local animal shelter that is caring for them. Authorities responding to a complaint from a resident Friday said there was a “pungent odor emanating from the house” and obtained a warrant...

The EVEN Hotel doesn’t believe in odd-numbered rooms, hence the name. Located in the historic former Kaufmann’s department store in Downtown Pittsburgh, the brand from InterContinental Hotels Group opened in late October. The grand opening was Dec. 4. It is one of 12 such hotels, and the chain expects to...

Holiday open house planned Tuesday in Kittanning Sen. Joe Pittman will host a holiday open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at his Armstrong County office, 109 S. Jefferson St., Kittanning. Information about programs and services will be available. His district includes Saxonburg and Buffalo, Clinton, Jefferson and...

The FBI’s Pittsburgh division and White Oak police are looking for a man accused of robbing a PNC Bank location. The incident occurred at 2:45 p.m. Saturday at 1612 Lincoln Way, according to a release. During the incident, he did not display a weapon and left on foot, the FBI...

An idea formed nearly four years ago in a Riverview High School jewelry making class turned into an artistic replica of the historic Hulton Bridge in Oakmont. Glenn Garrison, a technology education teacher and former art instructor, said a student suggested crafting jewelry from the 107-year-old bridge that was demolished...

After eight years of service, one of North Huntingdon’s K-9 officers is retiring at the end of the year, to be replaced by a new dog. Officer Jeremy Nichols, who works with K-9 Nero, said he will be taking the German shepherd home once the dog leaves the department. “I...

A Penn-Trafford elementary school library aide’s enthusiasm led to a grant from an Ohio foundation that can be used to buy books and other materials for the McCullough Elementary School library in Penn Township. Sarah Schadler, a library aide at Penn-Trafford’s McCullough Elementary School, had volunteered at the used book...

Ligonier-area residents who are lacking warm winter outerwear are invited to stop at the Ligonier Valley YMCA Sunday to check out garments that have been donated through the second annual Ligonier Valley Coat Drive. According to organizers of the drive, anyone who needs a coat is welcome to stop at...

State police are seeking the man who robbed a bank in Fayette County Friday afternoon. The man, wearing a green jacket and a blue tassel cap, robbed the Vanderbilt branch of the Scottdale Bank & Trust Co. at 704 Main St., Vanderbilt, at about 12:30 p.m., according to state police...

Penn State Extension will present a one-day conference on growing industrial hemp on Feb. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Chadwick in McCandless. The conference will focus on planting, growing and harvesting industrial hemp. Hemp was designated a legal crop in the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Bill. There...