2 men shot in Edgewood found in crashed car in Point Breeze, county police say
Two men who were shot in Edgewood Saturday were found in their crashed vehicle in Pittsburgh, according to Allegheny County Police. According to county police, a report of shots fired on Town Centre Drive near South Braddock Avenue in Edgewood was made to Allegheny County 911 at 4:25 p.m. Pittsburgh...
Slammed with snow, Western Pa. braces for deep freeze, dangerous roads and widespread shutdownsVideo
A record-setting snowfall slammed Western Pennsylvania on Sunday as schools canceled Monday classes; libraries, museums and retailers from Giant Eagle to Walmart closed their doors; and officials prepared for a weeklong stretch of frigid weather. Around 10 to 12 inches of snow blanketed most municipalities in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 26, 2026
Bridgeville Stephanie Zervanos sold property at 654 Gregg Ave. to Matthew and Elizabeth Sloan for $320,000. Estate of Lauren Elizabeth Mittell sold property at 1415 Main St. to Connor Bennink for $275,000. Barbara Pastorelli sold property at 321 New York St. to Danneen and Chanel Cellone for $260,000. Estate of...
The Weeknd, Point Park partner to grow creative talent in Pittsburgh
A new partnership between Point Park University and HXOUSE, an initiative by artist Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and his creative director, La Mar Taylor, aims to provide an innovative, creative education for aspiring artists at the Downtown Pittsburgh college. “Both HXOUSE and Point Park also understand that, now more than...
Line replacement in Tarentum expected to improve water quality
Tarentum will replace water lines on Davidson Street as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade deteriorating infrastructure. The work targets aging, dead-end water lines that have contributed to circulation and reliability issues, Borough Manager Dwight Boddorf said. “It’s a very intentional, problem-
focused investment rather than a standalone repair,” he...
Bonfire Restaurant owners pass torch to new family in Allegheny Township
Jay Snyder has worked at the Bonfire restaurant for most of his life. Born and raised in Allegheny Township, Snyder, 59, began working at the restaurant when he was 14 after his parents, Patty and Jerry, bought it in 1981 from the Mannarino family. Snyder can’t help but reminisce about...
The Stroller, Jan. 25, 2026: 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. Annual bird count planned...
Florida man admits setting parked car on fire in Etna, police say
A Florida man faces arson and other charges after Etna police say he set a parked car on fire. Tyqei Eric Howze, 23, of Groveland, Fla. is charged with three felony counts of arson and felony counts of causing or risking a catastrophe and criminal mischief. According to a criminal...
‘Greenfield’s going to celebrate’: Hometown beams as Mike McCarthy takes over Steelers
As the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday afternoon prepared to crown Mike McCarthy their new head coach, Greenfield — the predominantly working-class community in the city’s East End where the coach grew up — glowed with “local boy makes good” narratives. “I’m an admitted fair-weather fan — but I know him...
Pennsylvania deer hunting opener stays Saturday after Thanksgiving — ‘for now’
Pennsylvania hunting regulators cast a preliminary vote on keeping the Saturday after Thanksgiving as the opening day for the regular firearms season for white-tailed deer. A final vote is scheduled at the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners’ next quarterly meeting April 10-11. Commissioners meeting Saturday in Harrisburg listened to public...
Bloomfield fire displaces 5 adults, 2 childrenVideo
A three-story house fire in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood went from two to four alarms Saturday, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The fire, in the 4000 block of Penn Avenue, was reported around 1:45 p.m., according to Allegheny County 911. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, one side of the structure was...
How to become a National Weather Service reporter in Western Pa.Video
If you have a flat, elevated surface and a ruler, you can help the National Weather Service gather data and refine its forecasts this winter. “When we get snowfall reports, it helps us understand what’s going on and better predict weather in the future,” said NWS meteorologist Jason Frazier. He...
Pittsburgh International Airport ‘prepared’ for snowstorm, spokesman says
Pittsburgh International Airport is prepared for the onset of this weekend’s major snowfall, spokesman Bob Kerlik said. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest on their flight status before arriving at the airport. Flight updates can be found online at flypittsburgh.com. “We’re seeing preemptive cancellations from...
Man who died in North Park crash identified
A man from Swissvale has been identified as the driver who suffered a medical event before dying in a crash in North Park on Saturday. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the man as Timothy Costello, 76, of Swissvale. According to Allegheny County Police, Costello suffered a medical event before...
Suicide threat thwarted by State Police at Indiana Regional Medical Center, man in custody
The state police took a man into custody Friday after thwarting an incident that could have ended in a suicide. Troopers were dispatched around 3:40 p.m. to a parking lot at Indiana Regional Medical Center in White Township for a report of “an armed, suicidal man in a vehicle,” Trooper...
Region preparing for largest snowfall in over a decade, but expected to arrive later than previously forecast
Municipalities in the region were preparing Saturday for what is forecast to be the largest snowfall in more than a decade. A total of 9 to 12 inches is expected in the Pittsburgh area from the massive storm stomping its way from Albuquerque, N.M., to Maine’s Atlantic shores this weekend....
Bushy Run to temporarily close museum while searching for new manager
Bushy Run Battlefield will temporarily close its museum while its board searches for a new manager. Museum manager Matt Adams will leave his post Sunday after about three years at the Penn Township historical site, which commemorates the 1763 clash between the British and Native Americans during Pontiac’s War. On...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: Jan. 24, 2026
Armstrong County
Senior Centers Apollo Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m., bingo. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m., bingo. The center is at 102 Fifth St., Freeport....
The Stroller, Jan. 24, 2026: 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. Lenten fish fry listings...
Faces of the Valley: North Apollo man celebrated for 50-year career journey
Gene Burns has guts. At least that’s what his first manager, Don Brewer, at Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority, said when Burns showed up on his doorstep on New Year’s Eve in 1975 asking for an interview. Less than a month later, Burns began what would become a 50-year...
Western Pennsylvania musicians prove age is no barrier to playing liveVideo
It’s been said by many an aging musician that rock ’n’ roll is a young man’s game. Don’t tell that to Joe Grushecky. At 77, Grushecky is a long way from his first gig, where he sang “Woolly Bully” and “Gloria” at the Westmoreland City Fire Hall in the 1960s....
Westmoreland happenings: Senior citizen news, free movie, more
Senior citizen news Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have grocery bingo and the monthly birthday celebration Jan. 27. National Blueberry Pancake Day on Jan. 28 will feature breakfast for lunch. A healthy cooking demonstration will be at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29. Registration for events and lunch required...
Officials from Fox Chapel-area communities issue warnings, reminders for folks ahead of pending snowstorm
Fox Chapel-area officials are advising residents on what they can do to help themselves, public works crews and first responders navigate the pending weekend storm that could drop a foot of snow in the region. Aspinwall Mayor Scott Zimmermann said borough departments met Thursday morning to go over emergency plans,...
Ross officials advise residents to stay home if possible during winter storm
As a winter storm bears down on the region, Ross Township officials are advising residents to stay home this weekend if travel is not necessary. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings, and meteorologists are predicting 10 to 12 inches of snow could fall. Forecasters told TribLive it...
Judge rules theft case against former Westmoreland purchasing head can proceed
The theft case against Westmoreland County’s former purchasing director will proceed to trial, a judge ruled Friday. Common Pleas Judge Michael Stewart II, in a one-paragraph order, rejected a defense attorney who sought dismissal of the case against Kristopher Cardiff, who prosecutors contend was behind a yearlong payroll scheme to...
