Seton Hill students pitch business ideas, solutions in ‘Shark Tank’-style contest
Seton Hill student Nora Ozimek knew in high school she wanted to pursue a career in science. But even Ozimek, a junior studying biology and chemistry, admits that reading through research papers and journal articles is not her favorite task. The aspiring research and development scientist was one of a...
Police arrest Philadelphia man accused of bringing deadly opioid by train to Latrobe
A Philadelphia man accused of trafficking crack cocaine and a highly potent opioid is in the Westmoreland County jail following his arrest Wednesday night, shortly after he arrived in Latrobe via Amtrak. Latrobe police, Westmoreland County detectives and agents of the state Attorney General’s Office combined efforts to take Brendaon...
Carnegie Mellon students tense and anxious amid visa revocations
Skand Vijay won’t attempt to visit his home in India until he graduates from Carnegie Mellon University. He’s too nervous about the possibility of not being allowed back into the United States. Vijay hasn’t done anything to jeopardize his visa. Still, as fellow international students are having their visas revoked,...
Contract doesn’t need ‘the moon and the stars,’ just better pay, ATI workers say
A few dozen ATI workers rallied outside the company’s Vandergrift plant Thursday as the deadline nears to reach a union contract, arguing the specialty metal manufacturer’s recent success should trickle down to the rank-and-file. “We’re not asking for the moon and the stars,” said Keith Beavers, a maintenance technician and...
Closed for business: Judge imprisons ‘major player’ in multimillion-dollar stolen goods racket
A Pittsburgh man is headed to federal prison for five years for leading a multimillion-dollar operation that laundered money and resold stolen goods at jacked-up prices through a series of retail stores in the area, prosecutors said Thursday. U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak sentenced Durrell Waters, 41, in federal...
State association awards Pine with 1st place for newsletters, 2nd place for website
Pine was awarded first place in newsletters for populations 5,000 and above by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors for this year. Township Manager Jason Kratsas announced the achievement during the April 7 supervisors meeting. Pine also finished second in websites. The township placed third for its winter program...
URA, Allegheny County pledge nearly $450K for refugee resettlement after Trump cuts
Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority and Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services are helping to replace federal funding President Donald Trump revoked for refugee resettlement agencies. The authority’s board on Thursday authorized $224,000 in total for three organizations — Jewish Family and Community Services, Hello Neighbor and AJAPO. That money will...
Pine names new parks and recreation director
Pete Geis has stepped down as the director of parks and recreation for Pine. The announcement was made during the board of supervisors meeting April 7. “We are incredibly grateful for Pete’s service at the township of Pine. He took on the difficult task of following in the footsteps of...
Arnold’s Fazio’s Italian Foods gets shoutout at Pat McAfee’s ‘Big Night Aht’
Closing out his celebrity-packed variety show at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday, ex-NFL player and sports commentator Pat McAfee picked up a bright orange sweatshirt that had been thrown onstage, to shout out an Arnold institution. Sweatshirt in hand, McAfee, a Plum native, sang some free advertising for Fazio’s Pizza...
Knoch residents oppose lawsuit aimed at limiting gender definitions
Harrisyn Schilpp is a senior at Knoch High School, and this week was the first time he’d ever spoken at a school board meeting. “As a student, as a performer and as a member of this community, I am deeply disappointed and honestly heartbroken that our school district would choose...
Chatham close to taking over Hunt Armory ice rink from Penguins
Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority wants Chatham University to take over running the city’s only indoor ice rink at Hunt Armory when the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lease expires next month. The school would enter into a long-term lease and pour millions of dollars into fixing up the facility, according to the authority,...
DA drops case against retired Pittsburgh cop charged with shooting grandson
Prosecutors Wednesday withdrew all charges against a retired Pittsburgh police sergeant accused of shooting her grandson. Pittsburgh police arrested Virginia Beck, 64 — who retired in 2019 after a nearly four-decade career with the city’s police force — in February on attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other charges. Police said...
Murrysville area: Craft workshops, FR health fair, church tag sale and more
Email news briefs and event information to pvarine@triblive.com. Panther student earns $200,000 scholarship Franklin Regional student Nathan Snyder, in the center, was recently awarded the U.S. Navy NROTC Scholarship, valued at $200,000. It provides full tuition at participating universities and colleges, supporting students who aspire to become commissioned naval officers....
Man who fired potshots at Pittsburgh mail carrier gets 10 years in prison
A federal judge Wednesday sentenced a Pittsburgh man with a history of gun convictions to 10 years in prison after he shot at — but did not injure — a mail carrier on the city’s North Side in 2023. Authorities said Martinel Humphries, 30, on Jan. 5, 2023, fired four...
With millions on the line for Pittsburgh, Pa. high court weighs arguments over ‘jock tax’
Whether Pittsburgh will be able to collect millions of dollars in fees each year from professional athletes and performers appearing in the city now hinges on the state Supreme Court. The seven justices heard oral argument Thursday about the constitutionality of a 3% tax known as a Sports Facility Usage...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 11-13
Spring is springing, and there’s no better time to get the family together for an outing, invite your friends to a fun night on the town or savor a solo trip to one of these fantastic events. Art on Tap: Art-Fools Day The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s monthly adult...
Pat McAfee’s ‘Big Night Aht’ was a long night full of surprise guests
Pat McAfee may be an ex-NFL player, a wrestling commentator and host of massively popular sports talk program “The Pat McAfee Show,” but he’s still a Pittsburgher at heart. And the city loves him back, as evidenced by the 90-minute sellout of tickets for his PPG Paints Arena show “Pat...
Sponsorships, tickets available for Taste of NA bash, which benefits North Allegheny students
Rustic elegance may help describe the popular Taste of NA, a fundraiser of the North Allegheny Foundation returning May 21 to Soergel Orchards in Franklin Park. The annual event will feature tractor rides, farm-to-table bites, drink samplings, and artistic and musical performances by North Allegheny students, according to William Mascari,...
New Kensington hole declared a public nuisance, city seeking repair bids
New Kensington is seeking bids to fix a sewage-flooded hole that has been declared a public nuisance. “We are actively trying to fix this problem,” said City Clerk Dennis Scarpiniti. “We’re aware of it, and we’re doing our due diligence.” The hole is in Moss Alley in the Parnassus area...
The gift of vision: Monroeville Lions, Boy Scouts partner for a cause
When Boy Scouts Troop committee leader Kris Cattau approached the Monroeville Lions about possible service projects, Mary Raynak knew just how they could help. Raynak has been a member of the Monroeville Lions Club for 6 years, and is the eyeglass recycling program chairperson. “One of our service projects is...
Why ‘The Pitt’ hits home: Show resonates as fictional measles episode mirrors real life
Locals watching “The Pitt” already have reason to think the Max television series hits close to home with its portrayal of an emergency room in Pittsburgh. A recent episode also fits in with current events, although tariffs weren’t mentioned. The subject was measles, and whether an ER physician would recognize...
Big Fight Aht: Video shows brawl in stands of Pat McAfee’s Pittsburgh appearance
A fight broke out during Pat McAfee’s Pittsburgh show Wednesday night — and a video of the brawl is gaining traction on social media. The video of the fight was uploaded to the Steelers Depot account on the social media platform X, with the hashtags #Steelers and #NFL. As depicted...
Verona Chamber of Commerce gets second life, looks to host medley of events
Verona residents will be seeing a lot more activity if Thomas Dessell has anything to say about it. The Verona police officer now wears a second hat as the newly elected president of the borough’s Chamber of Commerce. His goal as the new leader is to revamp the organization. “We’re...
Penn Township to vote on hiring recreation director in place of volunteer board
The Penn Township commissioners will vote next week on hiring a recreation director to replace its former volunteer recreation board. The commissioners voted in December to advertise the recreation director position with a salary between $45,000 and $65,000 depending on qualifications, said township Secretary/Manager Mary Perez. She said four people...
Proposed Chartiers Valley budget shows no tax increase; transportation, academics discussed
Chartiers Valley School District property owners likely won’t pay more in taxes next year. School directors voted, 6-3, on Tuesday, April 8 to approve the proposed final budget for next school year, which totals $79 million and maintains the real estate tax rate at 20.1909 mills. The final budget is...
