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The Stroller, Oct. 26-27, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Mary Queen of Apostles School to honor veterans Mary Queen of Apostles School, New Kensington, will host a salute to veterans program Nov. 7 in the school cafeteria, 110 Elmtree Road. The school will honor all family members and friends who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces....
Jeannette native, Vietnam POW offers inspiration for fellow veteransVideo
Dave Carey played a make-believe piano and recalled everything from Biblical passages to the early 20th-century poem “The Highwayman” to stay sane during more than five years as a prisoner of war held by North Vietnamese captors beginning in 1967. More than 300 people, including many fellow veterans, came to...
Mt. Washington man pleads guilty to gun charge tied to toddler who shot herself
A Pittsburgh man pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a handgun that was found by a 3-year-old girl who died after shooting herself in the chest in the city’s Mt. Washington neighborhood, federal prosecutors said Friday. Paul Anthony Parrish, 43, also known as Paul Carmona and nicknamed “Pills,” was convicted...
County: Neville’s water now safe to drink, contamination may have come from fire-fighting foam
Neville Township residents can resume drinking their tap water without concerns over possible contamination by fire-fighting foam, officials said Friday. A “do not drink” order in place for the roughly 1,000 residents of Neville along the Ohio River northwest of Pittsburgh since earlier this week was lifted Friday afternoon, Allegheny...
Fox Chapel seniors can now get yearbook photos taken in school
Fox Chapel Area High School adjusted its senior yearbook photo policy to give seniors more than one option to get their photos in the yearbook. Some district parents had questioned the policy that required seniors to schedule a photo sitting at Hill’s Studio in Aspinwall and pay a $25 fee...
2 suspects accused of running drug ring in New Kensington headed to county court
The criminal cases against two of three people accused of running a drug ring out of a New Kensington home are proceeding to Westmoreland County court after the suspects waived hearings in district court. David T. Trent, 37, and Jonelle McCandless, 33, are scheduled to be arraigned in Westmoreland County...
Police: Apollo pizza delivery man sold pot to minors
A 22-year-old pizza delivery man from Apollo is accused of selling marijuana to a juvenile who later sold some of it to another juvenile. Kiski Township police Sgt. Thomas D. Dressell, the township’s officer in charge, said Joseph Thomas Kusserow sold 6 grams of marijuana to a minor for $80....
Deaf model, actor Nyle DiMarco surprises students at Western Pennsylvania School for the DeafVideo
Model, actor and deaf advocate Nyle DiMarco brought his message of self love and acceptance to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on Friday as part of a celebration of the school’s 150th anniversary. DiMarco, who was born deaf, surprised students at the Edgewood school, signing on stage for...
Additive manufacturing site announced for Pittsburgh Airport Innovation CampusVideo
Officials from the region on Friday said the worldwide epicenter for the burgeoning industry of additive manufacturing will be on 195 acres of land in Findlay and Moon owned by Allegheny County Airport Authority adjacent to Pittsburgh International Airport. Dubbed Neighborhood 91 — a riff on Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhoods —...
Police investigating Woodland Hills High School bus shot at with BB gun
Someone fired a BB gun at a Woodland Hills High School bus in Turtle Creek on Friday afternoon, according to a message from the school district. The message said a student leaving the bus was targeted and grazed by a BB on his hand, but no students were injured. A...
Fayette man facing federal charges for homemade grenades
A Fayette County man is facing federal charges for homemade grenades found in his vehicle during a traffic stop and later in his home. Nathanael Varney, 24, of McClellandtown said he had exploded similar devices for fun and was keeping others to defend himself, according to police. State police stopped...
Donations sought to help Saint Vincent students deliver kids’ holiday wishes
Donations are being accepted to provide holiday gifts to local children as part of a community service project at Saint Vincent College in Unity. The SVC Wraps for Kids program has provided gifts for more than 1,250 underprivileged children over the past six years, with nearly 300 kids benefiting from...
Murder, arson trial for Jeannette man delayed until January
The trial of a Jeannette man accused of setting a blaze that killed an elderly woman last year was pushed back to January. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio on Friday agreed to delay the trial for Brian Eric Rendon after defense attorneys said they needed more time...
Lack of subs leaves New Kensington-Arnold science class without teacher
New Kensington-Arnold School District will wrap up its first nine-week grading period Wednesday, and an eighth-grade science class in the district hasn’t had a teacher yet. Jessica Revilla said that has driven her daughter to tears. Instead of learning about science, she said her daughter has had a study hall...
Agencies for handicapped sue over state regs forcing community participation
A Greensburg sheltered workshop that serves more than 100 intellectually challenged adults is suing the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to overturn regulations that would force their handicapped clients out into the community at least a quarter of the time. The Westmoreland County Blind Association joined the Rehabilitation and Community...
Greensburg pitches parking permit compromise after 1st attempt widely criticized
In an effort to satisfy both renters and homeowners, Greensburg leaders are taking a second shot at crafting a new parking ordinance for city residents. The city received complaints from people living in single-family homes who said they couldn’t find parking on their streets, as spots were being crowded out...
Daily Download: Rosenthal memorial fund, ‘Jurassic World Live’ and WPIAL Week 9 footballVideo
Each day, TribLIVE reporters and editors will break down the biggest news of the day, with video highlights of the people and places making headlines. Today, reporter Paul Guggenheimer discusses a memorial fund in the name of Tree of Life victims Cecil and David Rosenthal, “Jurassic World Live” at PPG...
Valley High School veterans memorial on-track for Veterans Day dedicationVideo
More than 60 people have been nominated for a new memorial to veterans who attended Valley High School in New Kensington. Nominations are being sought as work continues on the memorial outside the front of the school. Organizers expect it to be ready for a dedication on Veterans Day, said...
Allegheny Health Network releases wait-time tool for emergency rooms, urgent care centers
It’s now possible to know how long the wait will be at Allegheny Health Network emergency rooms and urgent care centers, the network announced Friday. “Find Care Now” is available online at ahn.org and by desktop and mobile devices on MyChart. Patients can use MyChart to to check in and...
Survey shows American Jews believe anti-semitism a problem after Tree of Life shootingsVideo
About nine in 10 Jews in the United States believe anti-Semitism is a problem in American life today, according to a survey by the American Jewish Committee. The survey measured American Jewish attitudes about anti-Semitism a year after the Tree of Life synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. The...
Tarentum water line break affects several parts of borough
A break in a 12-inch water line Friday afternoon affected service in several parts of Tarentum, borough Manager Michael Nestico said. The break happened around 2 p.m. on Larusse Boulevard, he said. There was no identified cause for the break in the old, high-pressure line. The break was causing homes...
Police: Homicide charges filed in Penn Hills toddler Nalani Johnson case
Authorities don’t know exactly how Nalani Johnson died, but they formally announced Friday that her death has been ruled a homicide. Sharena Nancy, 25, of Penn Hills, is accused of killing Nalani on Aug. 31. The girl would have turned 2 on Sept. 15. The toddler was found dead Sept....
Dinosaurs invade PPG Paints Arena in ‘Jurassic World Live Tour’Video
There will be loud roars bellowing from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Dinosaurs come to life Friday through Sunday in “Jurassic World Live Tour.” The production showcases gigantic animatronic and performer-operated dinosaurs. It features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, including fan-favorite Velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus Rex. More than...
Halloween activities in the Alle-Kiski Valley – Oct. 25, 2019
Because of the inclement weather forecast, some communities have changed the day of trick-or-treat. Trick-or-treat and events open only to residents of the designated community include: • Allegheny Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 • Avonmore: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2. Please note the date change. • Bethel...
Homeless youth program to expand in 4 Western Pa. counties
A program to alleviate youth homelessness in four Western Pennsylvania counties is set to expand now that it has new funding. Valley Youth House, an agency based in Bethlehem, Pa., recently received $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to build on the host home model...
