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Pete Buttigieg proposes Pittsburgh summit on climate change at Democratic debate
Pittsburgh popped up during Thursday night’s Democratic presidential debate when one of the candidates — a buddy of Mayor Bill Peduto’s — suggested the city would be the perfect spot for a summit on climate change. Responding to a question about his stance on climate change, Pete Buttigieg, the mayor...
U.S. Steel to pay $2.7 million in fines over Clairton violations
U.S. Steel will pay $2.7 million in fines from the Allegheny County Health Department related to 2018 air pollution violations at the Clairton Coke Works facility, according to a settlement agreement announced by both parties Friday. The draft settlement agreement addresses 2018 and early 2019 enforcement orders, as well as...
Saltsburg man accused of heroin possession after traffic stop in Delmont
A traffic stop in Delmont on June 6 resulted in the arrest of an Indiana County man on charges of heroin possession. Austin T. Hopkins, 23, of Saltsburg was charged by borough officer Jacob Cholock with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia before Export District Judge Charles Conway....
Father sues West Virginia frat over son’s brain damage
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A lawsuit says a former West Virginia University student from Fayette County has permanent brain damage because his fraternity brothers didn’t help him after he fell down the stairs at a party, instead ridiculing his unconscious body for hours before calling 911. The filing from the father...
Police: Oakmont driver says he did shots of Fireball after striking flagger
An Oakmont man told police that he was so distraught after striking a flagger with his car in a construction zone in Highland Park that he downed two shots of Fireball to calm his nerves, authorities said. Pittsburgh police charged Brett Liberto, 29, with aggravated assault while driving drunk, drunken...
Kennywood sets opening date for Steel Curtain roller coaster
Kennywood’s highly anticipated Steel Curtain roller coaster will open to riders July 13, the park said Friday. The West Mifflin park took the 4,000-foot ride for test spins this week, which had many coaster enthusiasts salivating on social media. The two-minute journey features nine inversions and tops out at 75...
Online survey launched to help understand Pittsburgh’s bus transportation needs
Pittsburghers for Public Transit recently launched an online survey and informational website designed to understand what Allegheny County residents want and need for bus transportation. The mapping tool, dubbed Beyond the East Busway, doubles as an informational website about PPT’s ongoing plans to improve bus transit. The survey will be...
Half-mile section of Hulton Road near Plum, Penn Hills set for longterm closure
A half-mile section of Hulton Road near the Plum and Penn Hills border will close until mid-November to allow crews to repair damaged by a landslide, PennDOT said Friday. Work on the $3.4 million project between Iowa Street and Michael Drive will start at 9 a.m. on July 1, depending...
Tennessee man accused of DUI in ‘wild’ hit-and-run spree on Route 30 in Hempfield
A Tennessee man was behind bars Friday after allegedly causing a wild hit-and-run spree on a heavily-traveled section of Route 30 in Hempfield a night earlier, injuring two people, according to state police. “It was an epic meltdown that led to a very dangerous situation,” witness Ryan Read told the...
Stack’d Burgers in Oakland opens rooftop dining area
Stack’d Burgers has raised its game. The local burger chain recently opened a rooftop dining area at its Oakland location so guests can enjoy a custom-made burger and craft beer outside with a view. “It’s been a long time coming,” Samantha Barnes, Stack’d marketing manager, told the Tribune-Review on Thursday....
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of June 28, 2019
Aleppo Dustin Jones sold property at 131 Ferndale Ave. to Priminvest Corp. for $30,000. William Barnes sold property at 156 S. McCoy Place Road to James Courtney Jr. and Selina Courtney for $330,000. Bell Acres David DePace sold property at 133 Willow Ridge Road to Jason and Kristy Lynn Krouse...
Police: Johnstown drug user assaults EMT who saved his life
A Johnstown man will appear in Cambria County court, accused of assaulting a 7th Ward Ambulance worker after she saved his life using Narcan, authorities said. Troy Darin Kendall, Jr., 34, who has addresses of the 500 block of Vine Street and the 800 block of Oak Street, waived his...
NWS: Microburst damaged Quicksilver Golf Club as storms walloped region
Strong storms moved through the region Thursday night, packing a wallop and leaving trees down, roads blocked and activities canceled — even delivering a wallop to a Washington County golf course. “It was a strong microburst,” Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist the National Weather Service in Moon, said of the cell...
Sobriety checkpoint coming to Westmoreland County in July
State police in Greensburg will be on the lookout for intoxicated drivers during the first half of July. Troopers in the station’s patrol unit will set up a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in Westmoreland County between July 1 and 17, according to a news release. Authorities did not offer any other...
Human Dignity Project art installation slated for Monroeville Public Library
A group involving Monroeville religious leaders and the library is looking for volunteers and monetary donations to kick start a project that includes an art installation and diversity education programming. The initiative, dubbed the Human Dignity Project, is expeted to have two components. The first involves building an art structure...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 28-30
Welcome the warmer temperatures by getting out and doing something this weekend. Here are some suggestions. Be sure to mind the Parkway East closure during your fun. Have a drink at PNC Park Saturday is the second year for the All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival at PNC Park...
1 injured in McKees Rocks shooting
Police are investigating an overnight shooting in McKees Rocks that sent one person to the hospital, borough officials said. Officers were called at about 11 p.m. to Woodward Avenue. The police chief was not immediately available to discuss details. BREAKING: police in McKees Rocks investigating overnight incident that sent someone...
Baldwin Historical Society honors students
Two middle school students in Mr. Anthony Barbano’s class at Harrison Middle School in the Baldwin Whitehall School District were honored at an award ceremony presented by The Baldwin Historical Society. On June 10, Jude Fosmire was awarded a first place certificate by President Pat Lombardi while Chelsey Dowhy was...
Murrysville cycling group helps Monroeville man cope with Lyme disease
A decade ago, Greg Shogan of Monroeville went through a series of perplexing ailments. First, he got cat scratch disease, which lingered for a couple months before going away. “Shortly after that, my whole face went numb, and I saw everyone I could see and probably had about 20 brain...
East Pittsburgh man arrested, accused of 2017 rape at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
An East Pittsburgh man wanted for a 2017 rape at Indiana University of Pennsylvania was arrested Thursday in East Pittsburgh. Donte Robinson-Vearnon, 20, was apprehended at an apartment in the 500 block of Grandview Avenue in East Pittsburgh shortly after 6 p.m. Allegheny County sheriff’s deputies forced their way into...
Pivik Elementary parents help provide the Plum school with new technology
Pivik Elementary students should see some new technology in the coming school year thanks to their parents. The Plum school’s PTA pulled about $16,000 together toward a new “maker space lending library.” The equipment is expected to be ordered throughout the summer and ready for rollout in the fall. Proposed...
East Hills DUI Task Force to conduct roving patrols this weekend – Jun. 27, 2019
East Hills DUI Task Force will conduct roving patrols and other educational enforcement activities this weekend. The task force consists of Plum, Monroeville, White Oak, North Versailles Township, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Edgewood police departments. Project director is Plum police Lt. Lanny Conley. The enforcement/educational details will occur within the...
More cars expected all week on Pennsylvania Turnpike for July 4 holiday
If you plan on taking the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you might want to allow some extra time to get to your July 4 destination. More than six million motorists are expected to travel the Turnpike from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, July 7, according to the Turnpike Commission. That’s an increase...
Chicago cover band — from Russia — comes to GreensburgVideo
Leonid Vorobyev was jogging near his Moscow home four years ago, trying to think of what to get himself for his 60th birthday, when a song got stuck in his head. It was “Brand New Love Affair” by Chicago, and it gave him an idea. He would start a Chicago...
Route 30 scene of 3 hit-and-run crashes in quick succession
A series of hit-and-run incidents on Route 30 in Hempfield left several vehicles damaged Thursday evening, according to Westmoreland 911 dispatch. State police responded to the scene, on Route 30 between Georges Station Road and Humphrey Road, and had someone pulled over, according to dispatch. Three vehicles were struck, and...
