Why whole milk is back, and what local providers say
Alianna Anselmi was surprised to see the pyramid structure make a comeback when the Trump administration released new dietary guidelines this week. Anselmi, lead dietitian for medical weight loss at Allegheny Health Network, said the MyPlate visual has been used since 2011, when it replaced the MyPyramid model as a...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 1-7, 2026
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Panther cheer competition squads prepare for alumni night, national competition in FloridaVideo
As Franklin Regional competition squad cheerleaders prepare for a trip to a national competition in Florida this month, alumni who came before them will get a chance to hit the sidelines one more time. Former Panther cheerleaders can sign up for the alumni night, attend a practice on Jan. 19,...
Penn-Trafford area: History talk, puzzle sale, Sportsman’s Bash, more
Bushy Run history talk Bushy Run Battlefield will host its next History Speaks talk at 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at its museum, 1253 Route 993 in Penn Township. Hempfield Area middle school social studies teacher Michael Giorgianni will teach attendees about the onset of the French and Indian War and...
Norwin area: Sage’s Army bingo, Irwin council elects leaders, more
Sage’s Army bingo, free movie Friends of Sage’s Army Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping those struggling with addiction and in recovery, will sponsor music bingo from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 22 at 814 Lanes & Games, 4589 Route 136, Hempfield. Midnight Haven Entertainment will provide the music. Admission...
Yinz Coffee opening in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Frick Building
A thinned office crowd isn’t stopping Ken Zeff, owner of Yinz Coffee, from quadrupling down on the Golden Triangle. The serial entrepreneur is preparing to open a nearly 4,000-square-foot cafe Monday in the Frick Building — his fourth in Downtown Pittsburgh, 11th total and largest ever. “I still see a...
Charges held against man accused of shooting, killing his brother outside New Ken Elks Lodge
Criminal charges against the Arnold man accused of shooting his brother outside the New Kensington Elks Lodge in December were held for court following a preliminary hearing Thursday. District Judge Frank J. Pallone Jr. held charges to court against Steffon Ballard, 38, including criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault...
O’Connor fills top roles, installs Jason Lando as acting Pittsburgh police chief
Jason Lando is serving as Pittsburgh’s acting police chief as Mayor Corey O’Connor fills top roles in his administration and waits for City Council to vet and approve certain positions. After O’Connor was sworn in Monday, he submitted to council various appointments to fill key posts, mayoral spokeswoman Molly Onufer...
Pittsburgh police locate 2 girls after being last reported in the Vandergrift area
Pittsburgh police have located two missing Pittsburgh girls who had been missing for almost 24 hours. Angela Beer, 14, and Roxy Petruzzi, 10, were found safe Thursday night. They were reported last seen in their Beechview neighborhood on Wednesday at 10 p.m., police said. According to a Thursday Facebook post...
Hemingway’s Cafe in Oakland to close
Hemingway’s Cafe, the popular bar along Forbes Avenue known for its cheap pitchers and lively trivia nights, is closing after more than four decades in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. The business will wind down in May, owner John Elavsky said in a social media post Thursday afternoon. He did not give...
Arnold triple shooting remains under investigation
A triple shooting Wednesday night in Arnold remains under investigation, police Chief Rob Haus said. “It is an ongoing investigation, and there are many moving parts,” Haus said Thursday. “It is believed to have stemmed from a domestic incident.” Police responded to the 2100 block of Leishman Avenue in Arnold...
Jury finds Monessen parents not guilty of child endangerment
Felicia Dugan embraced a friend and sobbed Thursday afternoon outside a Westmoreland County courtroom after a jury found her and her former boyfriend not guilty of endangering their 2-year-old twins in their Monessen home in 2024. “I am so happy. I’m getting my kids back, and that’s all that matters,”...
Shapiro formally launches reelection campaign in Allegheny County
Gov. Josh Shapiro promised to be “a governor for all Pennsylvanians” as he formally announced his reelection campaign Thursday in a Pittsburgh suburb. “Most Pennsylvanians want the same few things,” Shapiro told a crowd of officials and supporters at the Carpenters Union Local 432 building in Collier, six miles southwest...
Hotel tax revenues doled out to help promote Westmoreland tourism
Dwight Brown knows that word of mouth isn’t enough to sustain business growth. Brown opened Great Scott Escape in November 2020, a Scottdale business that has grown over the last several years to include three separate rooms for gaming enthusiasts. He wants to see it continue to grow, and said...
Greensburg woman accused of giving 4 children psychedelic mushrooms on 2024 camping trip
A Greensburg woman is facing felony child endangerment charges after police said she gave four children psychedelic mushrooms and allowed them to hang out the windows of a vehicle while she drove, according to court papers filed Wednesday. The incident was captured on video shared through social media app Snapchat,...
Always local, always here: TribLive’s enduring commitment to Pittsburgh news
This is a difficult week for journalism in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts are with our colleagues at the Post-Gazette — talented journalists and dedicated staff who have served this city with distinction for generations. We recognize the profound legacy of their work and the impact they have had on the fabric...
Ukrainian Catholic church sues Collier for blocking chapel project
A Ukrainian Catholic church claims Collier’s rejection of a proposed chapel amounts to religious discrimination under the First Amendment. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church is seeking a preliminary injunction in a 60-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Pittsburgh. The lawsuit argues the planned 13,000-square-foot chapel was subject to...
No arrests yet in Greenfield shooting, abduction
Allegheny County Police confirmed that a man shot in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood on Wednesday night was the victim of a kidnapping earlier that evening. But police say the kidnapping did not happen in Plum, as originally reported. Instead, police say, preliminary information shows the victim traveled to an undisclosed location...
Burrell: No concern following bomb threat, evacuation of high school
No immediate concern was found following a bomb threat and evacuation of Burrell High School on Thursday morning, according to district officials. A statement from Superintendent Shannon Wagner said there was a message posted on a high school bathroom wall that read, “I am going to bomb this school.” The...
Tamburitzan alum takes on new role as artistic director
Balkan rhythms, swirling skirts and intricate footwork complete the Tamburitzans’ latest production — “The Shared Song: Uniting Cultures Through Music Dance.” In its 89th season, the popular Pittsburgh-based ensemble uses music, song and dance to showcase various regions around the world such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Romania, Serbia and...
Scott police to add social worker to department’s ranks
Scott Township’s police department will have a new member, a social worker, on its team by summer. The township is hiring a full-time social worker to provide expert crisis intervention support in cases involving mental health, addiction, homelessness and several other complex social situations. “It is important for residents to...
‘Galentine’s Day’ event aims to support downtown New Kensington businesses
Downtown New Kensington businesses hope to capitalize on an unofficial holiday next month to support and grow businesses in the city. The New Ken Downtown Partnership will host a Galentine’s Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 along Fifth Avenue. A play on Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day is an...
$1 million scratch-off sold at North Huntingdon Walmart
A North Huntingdon Walmart store sold a $1 million-winning Jackpot Scratch-Off ticket, according to Pennsylvania Lottery. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket, according to Pennsylvania Lottery. Walmart store managers declined to comment when reached by TribLive over the phone. Jackpot is a $20 game that...
New drama club at Gateway Middle School preps for ‘Music Man: Kids’
Diane “Milo” Milowicki directed Gateway High School musicals — “Once Upon a Mattress” and “Chicago: Teen Edition” — the past two years but took a step back because of other commitments. After all, the Monroeville Rotarian is the immediate past Rotary president and EarlyAct Club chairperson for University Park Elementary...
Route 271 closed, injuries reported in Fairfield vehicle crash
Part of Route 271 is closed following a vehicle accident in Fairfield Thursday morning, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. State police and Mutual Aid Ambulance crews were dispatched to Route 271 near the Westmoreland-Cambria county line around 8:10 a.m. for reports of a two-vehicle crash, the dispatcher said....
