Political banners target U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, his wife at Braddock’s Free Store
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman condemned people who he said “defaced” Braddock’s Free Store sometime Wednesday night. So did several Jewish organizations in a joint statement Thursday that called the incident “inappropriate and counterproductive.” In a post on the social media platform X, Fetterman shared a photo of a banner hanging...
What to know about ‘Hands-Off’ protests opposing Trump in Pittsburgh
Grassroots organizations are set to rally on Saturday in Pittsburgh — joining the Hands Off! National Day of Action centered on opposition of the Trump administration and its policies. Hands Off! is a pro-democracy, pro-worker movement against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, according to the Third Act website....
Hempfield woman loses $70,000 in social security scam
A Hempfield woman was scammed out of $70,000 after state police said she was led to believe she was under investigation by the Social Security Administration for money laundering and drug sales. “This was part of an elaborate scheme to defraud our elders and is likely not the only case,”...
Man killed by Pittsburgh police urged officers to shoot him months earlier
A Hill District man whose February death at the hands of Pittsburgh police remains under investigation had urged officers repeatedly to shoot him during an encounter months earlier, according to a TribLive review of court records. Police shot and killed Maurice Jones, 33, in the Hill District on Feb. 5....
1 dead in New Kensington fire; 2 firemen injured
A New Kensington woman died in a house fire Thursday. The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as Amy L. Seguiti, no age given. She was inside the home as crews were fighting the fire, the coroner’s office said. The cause and manner of death are under investigation. An...
Driver who drove away after striking 8-year-old cyclist in Penn Borough contacts police
State police said Thursday the driver of a white Subaru car that hit an 8-year-old boy riding a bicycle in Penn Borough and left the scene contacted them after media coverage of the incident. Trooper Steve Limani identified the driver as David Baker, 48, of Connellsville. No charges have been...
Verizon receives approval for cell tower in Murrysville
Drivers who frequent Saltsburg Road through Murrysville are likely familiar with the “dead zone,” where their Verizon call is all but guaranteed to drop as they travel between Mamont and Ashbaugh roads. Verizon expects to address that gap in coverage by installing a 125-foot tower at a property on Lasher...
In rare case, Penn Hills couple installing mini sewage treatment plant under home
Anthony and Diane Tirio began having issues with their septic system about two years ago. Their house on Olympic Heights Drive in Penn Hills was built on a hilltop, with a septic system and no tie-ins to sanitary sewers. “We knew there was a finite life to a septic system,...
Pitt, CMU, among 20 schools Forbes dubs ‘New Ivies’
The University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon are among the country’s finest schools of higher education, according to a new list from Forbes that identifies 20 colleges as “New Ivies” — schools that produce quality graduates without the pretension and liberal political baggage that comes with an Ivy League pedigree....
Carnegie candy store gets big break in area Market Districts
Nina Midgley Kelman jokes that she took over My Favorite Sweet Shoppe in 2014 because of one of its products, Mountain Magic Bites. “I joke that I bought the store so that I can have access to it,” she said. “It really is that good.” Now, even more people will...
Going to the Pirates home opener? What you need to know
The Pittsburgh Pirates open their PNC Park season Friday, hosting the New York Yankees in a home opener for the first time in franchise history. The first pitch is set for 4:12 p.m. — a nod to the city’s 412 area code — at PNC Park on Pittsburgh’s North Shore....
Then and Now: Faith United Methodist Church grew from John Fox homestead
In a small frame chapel on the old John Fox homestead, Fox Chapel United Methodist Church was established in 1891. By 1915, it became a landmark that gave Fox Chapel Road its name. A second sanctuary opened six decades later about a block away from the original church, along what...
Morning Roundup: Strong storms slam Western Pa. region; Bethel Park standoff ends with charges
Here are a few morning news items from across the region for Thursday, April 3: Strong storms slam Western Pa. region Strong storms swept through the region early Thursday, moving at 55 to 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings in several...
The Stroller, April 3, 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. Valley High students to...
Judge to hear arguments in sheriff’s challenge of Westmoreland vehicle policy
A judge will hear arguments next month in a lawsuit that seeks to invalidate a policy requiring GPS tracking of all Westmoreland County government vehicles. Sheriff James Albert challenged the policy, claiming it violates his right as an independent elected official to manage his office and contends the tracking could...
Building the Valley: Alle-Kiski Valley electric company celebrates 20 years of family-oriented service
Jim Posney knows electrical supply better than most. He should — he’s been in the business for 50 years, including the past two decades as owner of Allegheny Valley Winlectric Co. For Winlectric’s 20th anniversary celebration Tuesday, the community and customers came out to celebrate his company’s legacy. And while...
Norwin, Pirates team up for tickets for game
Norwin is partnering with the Pittsburgh Pirates to sell tickets to the Norwin Knights at PNC Park baseball game on May 4, an activity that also will help while helping to raise funds for the school district’s renovation projects at the Knights Stadium and the high school auditorium. The school...
Penn-Trafford Drama Guild to perform ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ musical
Penn-Trafford High School’s upcoming performance of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” has taken senior Isaiah Cordera back to his childhood. Having grown up watching the film, Cordera is excited to bring the character Charlie to the stage during the show’s debut weekend, April 4 to 6. “It’s a really fun...
Monroeville area: Skeet-shooting fundraiser, car show, egg hunt, more
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club fundraiser The newly formed Gateway Skeet Club will host an April 10 fundraiser at the Trafford Sportsmen’s Club. Each team member will break clay targets for a cash donation from sponsors, and will be scored on 50 targets. Proceeds will go toward the team’s field costs, safety gear...
Monroeville fish fry using new inventory tracking system to improve efficiency
Few things are more frustrating for fish fry fans than finding their favorite fundraising site is out of food. Carefully managing inventory is key to ensuring orders are filled and patrons are well fed, while supplies last. St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville has instituted a new item and...
Gateway Middle School mentorship program unites students around common issues
Gateway employees Betty Howard and Carianne Kunich are known for their willingness to go above and beyond for the school community. The pair have helped Gateway Middle School’s girls basketball team for years and found it as a useful outlet to help mentor young girls. Three years ago, they took...
Foundation seeking vendors, sponsors for annual Monroeville CommUNITY DayVideo
Members of the Monroeville Foundation are gearing up for the sixth annual Monroeville CommUNITY Day, set for June 7 at the municipality’s Community Park West. “This year we’re taking it up to a new level,” said foundation President Ernie Groover. “We’ve brought on some people who’ve communicated to the community,...
Gateway faculty, students highlight Champion School Initiative
Gateway High School teacher Shawn Whelan highlighted the district’s collaboration with the United Way’s Champion School Initiative, as well as the backpack program and monthly drive-thru food distribution when she addressed the school board last week. Many of the student volunteers for these activities are InterAct Club and National Honor...
Without jurisdiction, Oakmont zoning board has no answer for borough businesses
Disputes continue after Oakmont Zoning Hearing Board officials declared they don’t have jurisdiction to settle an ongoing legal battle involving various Oakmont businesses and the borough. After two postponements, the hearing took place Wednesday night in borough council chambers. Resident John Keefe owns multiple restaurants and properties in the borough,...
Gainey, O’Connor talk with Jewish community at Pittsburgh forum
Democratic candidates facing off in Pittsburgh’s mayoral race on Wednesday shared with potential voters their visions for Downtown, affordable housing and supporting the city’s Jewish community. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey boasted of the reduction in homicides since he took office and the NFL’s decision to bring the draft to the...
