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Westmoreland Mall to host carnival
It might be a while before Westmoreland Mall’s mini casino comes to fruition. In the meantime, the landmark along Route 30 in Hempfield is hosting a carnival. Located in the parking lot outside the mall, the carnival — which starts at 5 p.m. Friday — will feature classic games like...
Man, teenage girl killed in Hill District gunfire at Airbnb identified
Authorities have identified a 17-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man killed in a triple shooting Tuesday night in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. The shooting happened at a home on McNeil Place that was being rented out as an Airbnb, according to the home-rental company. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified...
East Liberty man pleads guilty to robbery, conspiracy charges in 2016 killing
A 19-year-old East Liberty man pleaded guilty to robbery and conspiracy charges for his part in a 2016 drug deal gone bad that resulted in the killing of a 17-year-old Homewood girl, the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office said Thursday. Steven Cansler pleaded guilty in exchange for prosecutors withdrawing more...
Sustainable Packaging Initiative helps Millvale go green
In April, PennEnvironment and Pennsylvania House Democrats announced a set of proposals that would tackle litter and pollution issues by charging a 2-cent non-reusable plastic bag fee, creating a 5-cent beverage bottle and can deposit program and restricting the availability of plastic straws. Millvale business owners Danielle Spinola of Tupelo...
Congregation safety topic of free active shooter training at Mills Mall church
Most people consider the places where they worship to be a safe refuge from the the outside world. But the Oct. 27 mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and other high-profile attacks on religious institutions have illustrated the vulnerability congregations can face. To help communities of...
Physical therapist donates strength-training gear to North Hills School District
A North Hills physical therapy company has donated several pieces of strength-training equipment to the North Hills School District. Physical Rehabilitation Services, which has locations in Ross and Franklin Park, donated a gently used cable column press, leg press, lat machine and chest press valued at about $20,000. “As physical...
Former fire chief convicted in Armstrong County sexual assault case
One of two Armstrong County men accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in 2016 was found guilty by a jury. Mark Alan Feeney, 56, was convicted Wednesday on charges of statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors. Feeney is a...
FBI searching for fourth suspect in drug sweep across Western Pa.
Federal agents Thursday announced that they are searching for a fourth suspect connected with a major drug trafficking sweep in Western Pennsylvania this week. The FBI said Michael Rose is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone who knows his whereabouts should contact police or FBI’s Pittsburgh office at 412-432-4000 immediately....
Allegheny Land Trust purchasing 40.5 acres in Bethel Park
The Allegheny Land Trust is working to permanently protect 40.5 acres of vacant green space off of Library Road in Bethel Park that already is home to several well-kept trails. The nonprofit is under contract to purchase the land from owner Pittsburgh Terminal Corp. and is working to raise the...
Brentwood Borough High School Class of 2019
On June 7, Brentwood Borough High School’s Class of 2019 walked across the stage at the stadium to receive their diplomas....
New Cranberry liquor store first to feature tasting room
The first state liquor store that includes a tasting room opens Friday in Cranberry. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will hold a grand opening for the new Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection location at 4 p.m. Friday at the Cranberry Mall, Phase III Shopping Center at 20111 Route...
Allegheny Valley Hospital names new president
Dr. Vicenta C. Gaspar-Yoo will become Allegheny Valley Hospital’s first practicing physician-president when she takes the helm of the Harrison hospital on July 1, Allegheny Health Network announced Thursday. “It is an honor to become part of AHN and Highmark Health at this time of remarkable growth and innovation for...
Cops: Indiana County man jailed after firing shotgun inside house during argument
A 31-year-old Indiana County man was arrested this week on charges of firing a 12-gauge shotgun inside a house during an argument with a woman in White Township. Joshua N. Walters was charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied structure and reckless endangerment following the incident about 2:19 p.m....
Artists get $169K in grants from Heinz Endowments, The Pittsburgh Foundation
Cameron Barnett can continue to pen poetry — and get paid for it. The 29-year-old from Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood is one of 15 artists chosen to receive grant money from “Investing in Professional Artists,” a shared program of The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments announced Wednesday. The foundations awarded...
Kennywood to bring back Heinz ketchup
The Kennywood ketchup controversy is over. Heinz is returning to the West Mifflin amusement park, along with Sandcastle and Idlewild & SoakZone. “Kennywood has had the honor to be in business for the past 120 years because of our guests,” park officials said in a statement Wednesday. “We value and...
Volunteers sought to help with planting at new Harrison rain garden
Construction of a rain garden is underway on the grounds of Highlands Middle School in Harrison. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy project, at the corner of Broadview Boulevard and California Avenue, is intended to help capture and control stormwater. The garden is part of a $125,000 project funded by a grant...
Police looking for suspects who robbed Overbrook personal care home
Two armed men robbed a personal care home in Overbrook early Thursday in pursuit of narcotics, according to Pittsburgh police. The robbery was reported shortly after 3 a.m. at a personal care home on the 2400 block of St. Norberts Street. Police didn’t provide the name of the facility. Tribune-Review...
Sharpsburg officials work to combat opioid overdoses
Sharpsburg Mayor Matt Rudzki didn’t mince words when encouraging people to attend tonight’s drug awareness program in the borough. “Last year, nearly 50,000 Americans died of an opioid overdose,” Rudzki said. “It is a deadly and devastating epidemic. We can’t keep parsing this dire issue.” Rudzki joins state Rep. Sara...
Sharpsburg VFD upgrades station safety with federal grant
Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department was able to make safety upgrades to the station along Main Street, thanks to a grant from the federal government. The department was selected to receive $48,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to eye air quality improvements at the fire hall. Members installed an...
Police: Man with stun gun steals cigarettes from Point Breeze gas station
Pittsburgh police are investigating an armed robbery at a Point Breeze gas station Wednesday night. Officers responded just after 10:30 p.m. to a call of a fight and then later a robbery in progress at the gas station in the 7500 block of Penn Avenue, according to Cara Cruz, public...
Chartiers Valley makes hire to bolster school safety
Chartiers Valley School District is taking steps to improve safety and security in its schools. Board members on June 11 unanimously approved the hiring of longtime law enforcement officer Edward Joyner to serve in the district’s newly created administrator of safety and security/school police officer role. He will earn a...
Char Valley custodian earns 2019 Champions of Learning Award
It’s lunchtime at Chartiers Valley Middle School. Music is pumping and students are dancing. Just a few minutes prior, boredom had set in. The food had all been eaten and it seemed like forever until the next period would begin. But head custodian Dona Gaudio once again came to the...
Cheaper summer gas in Allegheny County continues as EPA extends fuel waiver
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has extended an emergency waiver that will keep gas costs lower in Allegheny County. State and federal regulations have long required the county to sell a low-polluting, more expensive blend of gas during the summer. However, due to damage to the Buckeye Partners Laurel Products...
Irwin OKs liquor license for taco/tequila restaurant
Irwin officials gave the green light to transfer a liquor license from West Newton to a proposed restaurant on Main Street that will feature tacos and tequila. Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the request of Greg Olszewski, a Penn Township businessman, and Matthew Mitchell of North Huntingdon, to transfer a...
Irwin manager resigning; borough to seek replacement
Irwin Borough is looking to hire its third manager in two years. Council accepted Valerie Morton’s resignation, effective June 25. Morton, who has been the borough manager since September 2017, said she is leaving to take a job in private industry in Moon Township. Morton was hired in December 2016...
