Tax diversion for Esplanade project approved by Pittsburgh Public Schools board
The Pittsburgh Public Schools board on Wednesday approved a tax diversion for the sprawling Esplanade development, which plans to bring a Ferris wheel, housing and other amenities to the city’s Chateau neighborhood. The developer, Cecil-based Piatt Companies, has now secured approval from the city and school district for the tax...
More storms expected in Western Pennsylvania
Another round of storms is expected to hit Western Pennsylvania on Thursday, even as communities are still reeling from severe weather that knocked down trees, ripped roofs from buildings and left thousands without power on Tuesday. A threat of thunderstorms — some severe — will return Thursday afternoon and evening,...
The Stroller, May 1, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Artisan festival planned in...
Blawnox centennial book reveals tiny borough’s big history
A 52-page book to celebrate the Blawnox centennial might surprise readers with its eye-opening tidbits about the rivertown. The limited edition “Blawnox: 1925-2025,” authored by O’Hara historian Tom Powers, will reveal the clothing store millionaire who funded the community of Hoboken — the borough’s original name. It also will detail...
Monroeville area: Scottish Heritage Day, Cross Roads yard sale, car show, more
Scottish Heritage Day Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church will host a Scottish Heritage Day on May 4. The all-ages event is open to the public and will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 1622 James St. in Monroeville. The day will kick off with a worship service...
Billboard effort focuses on firefighting recruitment in Western Pa.
“Ordinary people trained to do the extraordinary.” That’s the message on a billboard along Perry Highway in McCandless, and Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company Chief Greg Quatchak hopes it will pique some interest. “Hopefully, we get a lot of inquiries,” Quatchak said. Ingomar’s phone number and website also are listed on...
3 Republicans vying for 2 Marshall supervisor seats in May primary
Editor’s note: The North Allegheny Journal is featuring candidate interviews only in contested races. Three Republicans are vying for two supervisor seats in Marshall for the May 20 primary. Here is a look at the candidates: Nina Faber Age: 50 Political affiliation: Republican Political experience: Nothing recent Education: Bachelor’s degree...
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra returns to Saint Vincent
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed Wednesday evening at the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica in Unity. The show, “Music for the Spirit,” paid tribute to Douglas R. Nowicki, OSB, the 11th and second-longest-serving archabbot in Saint Vincent’s 178-year history. He oversaw the expansion and renovation of Saint Vincent’s Robert S. Carey...
School districts deal with lost power, cleanup
Schools throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley and well beyond were shuttered Wednesday, and maybe longer, after Tuesday’s fast-moving thunderstorms. Several trees, two power poles and a transformer were brought down by strong winds at New Kensington-Arnold’s Valley High School and a portable toilet was flipped upside down. The district canceled school...
Lawsuit blames bar for serving man who caused cousin’s death in DUI crash
A man who caused a drunk-driving crash last year in Pittsburgh that killed his cousin is being sued for negligence in her death along with the Mt. Washington bar where they were said to be drinking that night. Eonna Page, 25, was killed on March 2, 2024, in a crash...
Rustic Ridge Mine gets OK for new work under Pa. Turnpike, expects to extend operation 6-8 years
Rustic Ridge No. 1 Mine near Donegal has state approval to expand its operations under the Pennsylvania Turnpike and tap into 1,450 acres of a coal seam in an area along Route 711. The work is expected to extend the mine’s life by six to eight years, said Mark Tercek,...
Evergreen Drive-In screen toppled; Westmoreland County recovers from storms, 79 mph winds
Joe Warren has been in the drive-in movie scene for about six decades. But he has rarely seen devastation to an outdoor theater like he did Wednesday morning at Evergreen Drive-In. Warren, owner of the East Huntingdon theater, surveyed the splintered wooden trusses and bent metal scraps piled in the...
Greensburg man sentenced to prison for girlfriend’s beatings
A Greensburg man will serve up to eight years in prison for two brutal attacks that injured an East Huntingdon woman in 2023. James Dennis Lehneke Jr., 48, pleaded guilty in two separate cases to multiple felony charges, including strangulation, aggravated assault and related offenses that police said occurred several...
What is a derecho? Meteorologists weigh label after powerful storms slam Western Pa.
After powerful storms swept through Western Pennsylvania this week, meteorologists hesitated to apply labels — though terms like derecho began to circulate. A derecho is a fast-moving, long-lived windstorm that the National Weather Service says can produce tornado-like damage — but in a single, straight path. To qualify, it must...
Gala gowns showcase North Allegheny teen’s flair for fashion
A mother-daughter moment with a needle and thread has turned into a lifelong passion for North Allegheny sophomore Sidney Rice. On display during the Garden Gala 2025: Down the Rabbit Hole fundraiser April 26 at Northland Public Library were two dresses crafted from the pages of a book, each looking...
School districts weigh options on instruction as power restoration work continues
School leaders spent most of Wednesday reviewing their options as many districts were forced to cancel classes after a destructive storm cut through the region Tuesday evening, knocking out electricity and leaving some roads impassable. And just like a snow day in winter, those same leaders were looking at their...
Harrison under mandatory water conservation order after damaging storm
Harrison residents are under a mandatory water conservation until further notice. The township water authority issued an alert Wednesday that calls for residents to curb water use. Laundry, gardening and dish washing are not essential, they said. The mandate comes after heavy storms rolled through the region Tuesday. Large trees...
Garden Gala draws more than 300 guests to raise money for Northland programs, services
Hundreds of guests went “down the rabbit hole” on April 26 for the 2025 Garden Gala at Northland Public Library, themed after the beloved literary classic “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. “We welcomed more than 300 guests on Saturday night, in addition to 20 food and beverage vendors,...
Photos: Pittsburgh and surrounding boroughs assess storm damage
Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and surrounding boroughs on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, were assessing the damage from the storms that struck on Tuesday. See the photos. Related: • Photos: Pittsburgh and surrounding boroughs assess storm damage • Photos: Downed trees and wires in Oakmont • Photos: Storm cleanup in Regent Square...
Harrison funeral home tied to pet cremation scandal expected to be sold
The listing agent facilitating the sale of Vereb Funeral Home in Harrison said he was unaware the owner was entangled in alleged criminal activity. Patrick Vereb, 70, of Hazelwood was charged Monday by the state Attorney General’s Office with theft of almost $660,000 after taking money for pet cremations but...
Photos: Downed trees and wires in Oakmont
Tuesday night’s storm downed wires and trees in Oakmont. The storm also damaged structures at Oakmont Country Club. See the photos. Related: • Photos: Pittsburgh and surrounding boroughs assess storm damage • Photos: Downed trees and wires in Oakmont • Photos: Storm cleanup in Regent Square • Photos: Storm damage...
Tarentum natives donate $3 million to Allegheny Health Network
Joe and Kathy Guyaux were without health insurance when their first child was born in 1972 at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison. “I paid $15 a month with no interest. I’ll always remember that,” said Joe Guyaux, a Tarentum native who now lives in Fox Chapel. “We know what it...
Photos: Storm cleanup in Regent Square
Cleanup began Wednesday in Regent Square after multiple trees were knocked down during Tuesday’s storm. See the photos. Related: • Photos: Pittsburgh and surrounding boroughs assess storm damage • Photos: Downed trees and wires in Oakmont • Photos: Storm cleanup in Regent Square • Photos: Storm damage on Logan Ferry...
Photos: Storm damage on Logan Ferry Road in Murrysville
Toppled trees and other damage brought out residents to start cleaning up after a story hit Logan Ferry Road in Murrysville on Tuesday. See the photos....
Photos: Boyce Park in Plum sees downed trees, damage
Damage and clean up efforts were already underway at Boyce Park in Plum on Wednesday. See the photos. Related: • Photos: Pittsburgh and surrounding boroughs assess storm damage • Photos: Downed trees and wires in Oakmont • Photos: Storm cleanup in Regent Square • Photos: Storm damage on Logan Ferry...
