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Pittsburgh officials plan to appeal court’s gun ordinance rulingVideo
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said Wednesday that he considered the city’s first court challenge on a package of controversial gun ordinances akin to a “preseason in sports.” He and other city officials said they figured the city would lose. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Joseph James a day earlier struck...
Former Army Ranger Sean Parnell will challenge Conor Lamb for congressional seat
Murrysville native and former Army Ranger Sean Parnell announced Wednesday that he will challenge U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Mt. Lebanon, in 2020 for the 17th Congressional District seat. “I think that Pennsylvanians, and specifically the people of Western Pennsylvania, deserve leadership that truly represents them,” Parnell said Wednesday on “Fox...
Summons for obstruction issued for woman suing Churchill officer for civil rights violations
Churchill police have charged a woman who last week filed a federal lawsuit over an encounter she had with an officer. The charges against Rebecca Suits, 59, stem from the same September incident. A summons was issued Monday against Suits by Churchill police Officer Stephen R. Shaulis. She is charged...
New Kensington-Arnold School Board: Who’s running, what’s at stake
Seven people are running for six open seats on the New Kensington-Arnold School Board. The only contested race is in the district’s Region I, where incumbent Eric Doutt, a Democrat, is facing two challengers, Republican Deborah Schreckengost and Terry Schrock, who is cross-filed on both party ballots. In Region II,...
New, multi-use development coming to North Shore
An agreement for developing the last remaining parcels between PNC Park and Heinz Field was reached Wednesday, the city of Pittsburgh announced. The mixed-use development includes the first residential units to be constructed between the stadiums along the North Shore. Continental Real Estate Companies of Columbus, Ohio, continues as the...
Humane agents pull 150 cats, dogs, chickens from Monessen, Donora homes
About 150 cats, kittens, dogs — even chickens — were rescued from homes in Monessen and Donora on Wednesday morning in what the humane society is calling “a large-scale alleged neglect situation.” The animals were living in filthy conditions typically seen in severe neglect situations and appeared to lack veterinary...
Former Hempfield student sues teacher over battery, emotional distress
Parents of a former Hempfield Area High School student filed a lawsuit this week, claiming their son was assaulted, intimidated and harassed by a teacher and, ultimately, forced to move to another school. According to the Westmoreland County court filing, the family contends John Testa Jr., a technology education teacher,...
Northview Heights Public Safety Center named in honor of Pittsburgh Officer Calvin Hall
The Northview Heights Public Safety Center has been named in honor of slain Pittsburgh police Officer Calvin Hall. Hall, 36, was shot July 14 in Homewood while he was off-duty. He died July 17. Hall’s mantra: “Time for me to make a difference” appears on plaques at the building which...
Groundbreaking set for Westmoreland Mall casino
More than a year since a new mini casino at Westmoreland Mall was proposed, construction crews will start work in Hempfield next month. Work on the the 100,000-square-foot casino dubbed “Live! Casino Pittsburgh” will begin Nov. 13, making room for 750 slot machines and 30 table games, a sportsbook area,...
Daily Download: Soggy Halloween, Pittsburgh gun appeal and Jaylen Samuels returnsVideo
In today’s Daily Download, staffer Maddy Lee discusses a soggy Halloween that is affecting trick-or-treat times, Pittsburgh’s plan to appeal a judge’s ruling striking down the city’s gun ordinances and Jaylen Samuels returning to the Steelers’ offensive backfield. Each day, TribLIVE reporters and editors will break down the biggest news...
Baldwin teacher featured in solo art exhibit in Sharpsburg
In the summer, Jim Wodarek often stays up until 4 a.m. doing what he loves: Creating art. Wodarek, who spends the school year teaching his passion for graphic design, digital illustration and photography to students at Baldwin High School, also is an artist himself, showing at least once a year...
Growing West Jefferson Hills undergoes new demographic, building capacity study
West Jefferson Hills School District has hired Thomas & Williamson to study the area’s potential growth and ensure its buildings are ready for what’s coming next. School board members in October approved a $26,670 agreement with the company for it to gather demographic data of the area and complete a...
Beanie Paints is putting a new face on Pittsburgh
When Irene “Beanie” Sparks looks in the mirror, she often sees a scary clown, zombie or a wild animal staring back at her. The artist uses skin as canvas and means of expression. Unlike a tattoo, her work can be washed away with soap and water. Last year, she founded...
Proposed Pa. hate crimes package would up penalties, extend protections
After months of painstaking work and reaching out to stakeholders across Pennsylvania, State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Squirrel Hill, Wednesday introduced a package of four hate crimes bills. The bills, said Frankel, are designed to increase penalties, provide better reporting and police training and protect the rights of hate crimes victims....
Photos: Penn Hills annual Halloween Parade
Dressed as their favorite Halloween character, children paraded through Penn Hills Community Park on Oct. 26 for the Penn Hills Parks Department’s annual Halloween Parade. There were games and activities for children of all ages, including crafts and costume prizes....
Police: Man fired gun into the air in Southwest Greensburg after argument
A male pedestrian who was stopped by Southwest Greensburg police in a neighborhood where multiple gunshots were heard early Wednesday told officers he fired two shots in the air after an argument with his girlfriend. Edwardo Romero-Gross, 18, of Greensburg, was charged by police with reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, carrying...
Carlynton officials consider selling 5 acres for development
Carlynton leaders are considering selling a five-acre property owned by the district and Crafton Borough to a developer. School board members in October approved an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Crafton that would allow for the sale of about 5.2 acres to Armstrong Development Inc. Crafton would need to approve a...
Food Podcast: Food Bank, PNC partner to kick off Turkey Fund
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and PNC Bank are partnering to help kick off the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund. The KD Turkey Fund started about 38 years ago when a viewer sent a check for $25 to former KDKA commentator Al Julius. “What we’re trying to do is get the...
Wicked weather proves tricky, postpones Halloween treats in Westmoreland
While most local municipalities are not spooked by the possibility of rain and wind on Halloween, others are taking a more cautious route and postponing trick-or-treating this year. The National Weather Service is predicting an almost 100% chance of rain and wind gusts over 30 mph Thursday night. Lee Hendricks,...
North Park bald eagles sighted back at nest as breeding season approaches
The North Park bald eagles are back visiting their nest along Kummer Road for an apparent second try at breeding. Excitement over the birds prompted Allegheny County to rename the shelter near the nest the Eagle’s Nest shelter. Allegheny Council Member Cindy Kirk introduced legislation approved by county council this...
Charges against Steelers’ Anthony Chickillo withdrawnVideo
Charges against Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo were withdrawn Wednesday in Fayette County court. Chickillo, 26, was arrested Oct. 20 by state police on accusations that he assaulted his girlfriend at Nemacolin Woodlands in Wharton Township. District Attorney Richard Bower said both parties decided not continue with prosecution after 90 minutes...
Judge schedules arguments in Tarentum billboard case
An Allegheny County judge has scheduled oral arguments in the case of a company fighting to put up a billboard in Tarentum. Arguments are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in courtroom 7 on the 7th floor of the City-County Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, the order signed by Judge...
Leechburg Road in Lower Burrell reopens after crash
Leechburg Road in Lower Burrell has reopened after a crash that sent one person to the hospital. The road was closed in both directions between MacBeth Drive and Schreiber Street around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to Westmoreland County emergency dispatchers. It was reopened later that afternoon after one person was...
Harrison seeking bids to tear down 2 houses
Harrison is seeking bids to tear down two vacant, dilapidated houses in the township. The houses, both two-stories, are located at 1525 Union Ave. and 2602 Monroe St. The township has previously planned to take down a third house, at 1204 Cambridge St. It was removed from the project after...
Trick-or-treating rescheduled in a handful of A-K Valley communities
Five Alle-Kiski Valley communities have changed trick-or-treat plans this Halloween due to a stormy weather forecast. Lower Burrell, Avonmore, Kiski Township, Saxonburg and North Apollo have all rescheduled trick-or-treating for Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Other Alle-Kiski Valley communities have not rescheduled trick-or-treating yet and many are...
