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Ex-Steeler Brett Keisel hosts fishing party for kids at UPMC Children’s HospitalVideo
Kids at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh got a chance Wednesday to get outside and party with former Steelers defense end Brett Keisel. Keisel hosted the patients for a BBQ and fishing event at the Alpine Hunting and Fishing Club in Bridgeville. They grilled dinner, played some backyard games, and...
Pittsburgh firm to study potential Eastern Westmoreland tech center update
Officials at the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center hope by early winter to have a firm idea what needs to be done to bring their 43-year-old building up to date. To get to that point, the Derry Township-based school’s joint operating committee this week voted to pay HHSDR Architects/Engineers...
Funding for Pennsylvania family centers restored for 2 years
Funding for family centers in Pennsylvania has been fully restored for the next two years, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Human Services said Thursday. A change in how state money is allocated that would have caused eight of Allegheny County’s 10 centers to close generated widespread concern and...
Monroeville 5K to feature health fair, concert
Registration is now open for Monroeville Foundation’s second annual 5K run and “CommUNITY Day,” which will include a performance by a 2019 American Idol contestant. The Run for Your Life and Walk 5K will be held at 9 a.m. July 27 at the Monroeville Community Park West. Crunch Fitness and...
Attorneys for accused Tree of Life shooter continue to eye plea deal
Attorneys for accused Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers continue to eye a potential plea deal that would take the death penalty off the table in favor of life in federal prison. Bowers waived his federal court appearance Thursday at a status hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes, court...
Hempfield road reopened after bridge construction
A Hempfield Township road was reopened Wednesday after being closed since February. Route 3101, also known as Keystone Avenue, closed Feb. 7 so a bridge running over Jack’s Run could be replaced, according to PennDOT. A posted detour took drivers from Route 119 South to Route 3099, or Willow Crossing...
Sheetz to sell CBD products at 140+ locations
People can now buy cannabidiol, or CBD, at more than 140 Sheetz stores across the region, the Altoona-based company announced Thursday. Cannabidiol products have become popular for a variety of ailments and, although it’s derived from marijuana, it’s legal to sell in Pennsylvania outside of medical marijuana dispensaries. Sheetz is...
Pittsburgh native Becca Droz enjoys 1st-place finish on ‘Amazing Race’
Rebecca “Becca” Droz is not just surviving on CBS’ “Amazing Race,” she’s thriving. Droz, a Pittsburgh native, and her teammate, Floyd Pierce, were in first place at the end of Episode 5, which aired Wednesday night. She and Pierce earned $5,000 each for the winning leg. After being preempted last...
Greensburg man’s shooting death ruled suicide
The Westmoreland County Coroner’s office reported a man who was shot and killed in his Greensburg home Tuesday took his own life. Deputy Coroner John Ackerman said the death was ruled a suicide following an investigation by the coroner’s office and city police. An autopsy was performed Wednesday by forensic...
Jefferson Hills police seek information on interrupted burglary
An attempted burglary early Thursday led to a chase in Jefferson Hills, police said. Police were sent to a residence along the 100 block of Walter’s Lane at about 1:20 a.m. An officer saw a suspect running from the scene. The officer chased the suspect, who wore dark clothing. Some...
Newcomer bumps incumbent from Sharpsburg council in primary
A newcomer appears to have bumped an incumbent from Sharpsburg council, according to unofficial primary results from the Allegheny County Elections Bureau. Adrianne Laing was one of four Democrats seeking the party’s nomination for three four-year seats on council. Laing was the top vote-getter in the May 21 primary, receiving...
Police: Man awaiting trial in cocaine trafficking case tried to break into Greensburg apartment
A Fayette County man already charged in connection with one of the largest cocaine trafficking organizations in the region’s history was ordered held in the Westmoreland County Prison without bail Wednesday after, police say, he tried to break into a Greensburg apartment. Tyler M. Benefield, 34, of Connellsville was arrested...
Delayed Saw Mill Run construction to begin Thursday
Improvement work requiring a traffic crossover on Saw Mill Run Boulevard is scheduled to begin Thursday at 6:30 p.m., weather permitting, according to PennDOT District 11. The project was originally scheduled to begin May 17 but was delayed. The work will run continuously through mid-July on Route 19. Northbound traffic...
Craft brewers release beer to support Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation
Just in time for the holiday weekend, beer lovers can lift a cold one to their favorite veteran and know that proceeds from a new IPA on tap today at 22 craft breweries statewide will go to the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation to support services to veterans. Breweries in Pennsylvania, an...
Darlene Harris has had a colorful career on Pittsburgh City Council
Darlene Harris has earned praise and criticism during her long career on Pittsburgh City Council. The Spring Hill Democrat made a name for herself as a lover of animals and a council woman devoted to constituent services. She also sparred regularly with the mayor and other members of council and...
Incoming Pittsburgh Foundation president to address Shady Side Academy grads
The incoming president of The Pittsburgh Foundation will give this year’s commencement address at Shady Side Academy. Lisa Schroeder will be the ceremony’s featured speaker at 9 a.m. May 31 on the senior school campus at 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel. The Shady Side Academy Class of 2019 has...
Public can see Highlands budget that would raise property tax
Highlands School Board has approved a proposed final $46.2 million 2019-20 budget which includes a 3.3% property tax increase, the maximum the state allows for the district without a referendum or special exceptions. The school board approved the proposed final budget Monday. The 0.81 mill increase would raise the district’s...
Sean McDowell discusses retiring from WDVE, last song he’ll play
Sean McDowell has been on Steelers flagship radio station WDVE since 1993. He’s been on air in Pittsburgh since 1981. I spoke with him about his pending retirement which will happen on July 31. LISTEN: Sean McDowell discusses retirement from WDVE When McDowell made the announcement a few weeks ago,...
Highlands comment policy causes confusion, raises concerns
Residents are confused and a legal expert is concerned after the Highlands School Board approved changes to its policy on public comment at its meetings. As revised, residents now are only able to comment on agenda items at the end of the school board’s planning meetings, and at the beginning...
Delmont Pilgrimage officials seeking more volunteers, sponsorships
Clancey the camel doesn’t come cheap. “It’s about $1,000 per night for the camel and the donkeys,” said Denni Grassel, a member of the group that took over the former Christmas in Salem Crossroads Pilgrimage and is seeking sponsorships to help fund the annual holiday event. Rechristened the Delmont Pilgrimage...
7 of 9 Norwin School Board candidates headed to the November general election
Editor’s note: This story has been updated since it first appeared to correct errors regarding which candidates received nominations for the November general election. Norwin School District voters will choose from seven candidates who will battle for five seats on the school board in the November general election. Challenger Patrick...
Unity man sentenced to state prison in large crystal meth bust
A Unity man was sentenced to state prison this week in connection with a large crystal methamphetamine bust at his home in April 2017. George Kenneth Wurthman, 59, was ordered to report to the Westmoreland County Prison on July 22 to begin serving a sentence of four to 10 years....
Two men escape house fire in Center Township
Two brothers escaped a house fire in Center Township early Thursday morning, WPXI reported. Calls came in at about 3 a.m. for a fire along High Street. The men that live in the home smelled smoke and said they saw flames shooting from the basement. At least one of the...
Be more like Mister Rogers on ‘1-4-3 Day’
What might be your act of kindness today? Gov. Tom Wolf encouraged residents to participate in an act of kindness for “1-4-3 Day,” a day honoring Pennsylvania’s kindest native son, Fred Rogers. May 23 is the 143rd day of the year. “I’m challenging all Pennsylvanians to use (Thursday) to exhibit...
Pittsburgh region at ‘enhanced risk’ for severe storms, possible tornadoes
The afternoon rush hour could be dicey Thursday as several rounds of strong storms are expected to move through the Pittsburgh region, the National Weather Service said. Meteorologists are calling for severe weather that could bring large hail, damaging winds and a 90% chance of precipitation. There also is the...
