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Last call for doughnuts as New Kensington franchise closes doors
It was mostly business as usual for New Kensington’s Donut Connection on its last day of service. About noon Tuesday, the drive-thru saw a steady stream of cars and a few mingling eat-in customers. Dozen-sized boxes were filled with frosted and glazed doughnuts. Franchise owner Gayatri Patel said the shop’s...
Hempfield man charged with DUI in fiery wrong-way crash on Interstate 70
A Hempfield man was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of a fiery wrong-way crash on Interstate 70 that involved three tractor-trailers, according to state police. Daniel W. Oliver, 80, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of risking a catastrophe, driving under the influence, reckless endangerment and...
Pittsburgh prepares for NFL Draft with extra police agencies, canines
The 2026 NFL Draft, which is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of fans to Pittsburgh next month, will require a major police presence. The city will need to bring in outside help, Pittsburgh police Commander Eric Baker told City Council members last week. City Council on Tuesday approved agreements...
Fire department service agreement generates debate in Monroeville
Monroeville Council members voted to advertise a service agreement with the municipality’s fire companies, but the unanimous approval did not come without debate. “I don’t know that we’re ready to bring this agreement to council,” Councilman Eric Poach said. The service agreement, which expired in 2025 and typically covers a...
Coal-heavy Nippon could undo U.S. Steel’s limited environmental progress, green group warns
Nippon Steel lags behind at going green, according to a new report from environmental group SteelWatch, highlighting concerns the Japanese firm could be a bad influence on subsidiary U.S. Steel. Nippon’s progress toward ultra-low-emission steelmaking ranked 17th out of 18 companies given a “corporate scorecard” Monday by SteelWatch, a global...
Pittsburgh’s new police chief, public safety director to emphasize mental health, leadership training
Pittsburgh’s police officers are frequently called to traumatic scenes, responding to violent crimes and helping people cope with mental health crises, Chief Jason Lando said. Some officers struggle to manage the trauma associated with the job, Lando said. That’s why he wants to hire a full-time mental health expert to...
Fat Head’s Saloon on South Side closing after 34 years
After operating on the South Side for more than three decades, Fat Head’s Saloon announced Tuesday that the longtime destination for craft beer and food will be shuttering April 26. The saloon will host a “Last Call” gathering on April 17, for former employees and longtime regulars to reconnect and...
NFL Draft stage rises on Pittsburgh’s North Shore
Construction crews are in full swing on Pittsburgh’s North Shore as the NFL Draft stage begins to take shape. Steve Farago, the NFL’s director of event operations, said the build kicked off Saturday, when about 50 trucks rolled in loaded with equipment for the massive outdoor theater. The stage is...
Section of Mt. Royal Boulevard reopens in Shaler after woman hit by vehicle
Part of Mt. Royal Boulevard in Shaler was closed Tuesday afternoon after a woman was hit by a vehicle, according to township and county police. The incident on Mt. Royal Boulevard at Scott Avenue was reported shortly before 12:30 p.m., an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said. According to Allegheny County...
Penn-Trafford High School to perform ‘Mamma Mia’
Audiences for Penn-Trafford High School’s spring musical, “Mamma Mia!,” should warm up their vocals and wear their dancing shoes before coming to see the show April 10 to 19, director Tom Bekavac said. It is a show that viewers of all ages can appreciate, Bekavac said. “There’s a familiarity of...
Penn Middle slated to perform ‘Frozen Jr.’
Penn Middle School drama club director Maddie Nick has never heard children scream as loud as when she announced the group would perform “Frozen Jr.” as its spring musical. “It was in the middle of the school day, too. We probably disrupted some classes with that,” Nick said with a...
Severe thunderstorms could hit Pittsburgh region as temperatures remain warm
Severe thunderstorms could roll into the Pittsburgh region Tuesday afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front, according to the National Weather Service. Damaging winds appear to be the primary threat, although large hail or a tornado could not be ruled out. “We’re pretty confident that we’ll have a good...
Employee of McCandless senior living facility accused of raping co-worker
An employee of a senior living and memory care facility in McCandless is accused of raping a woman who also works there, according to charges filed by McCandless police. McCandless police charged Diosdado Anvene Ele, 33, of Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood on March 30 with felony counts of rape, involuntary deviate...
Philadelphia man sentenced for death threats of political worker
A Philadelphia man who threatened to skin alive a woman working for the state GOP when she failed to answer his text message about being a poll worker will serve 10 months in federal prison. John C. Pollard, 63, pleaded guilty in December to one count of interstate threats. “Political...
Woodland Hills to hold April board meetings online after ‘disruptive behavior’ at in-person meetings
The Woodland Hills School Board’s April meetings will be held online-only. In a legal advertisement, the board said in a statement that, in recent weeks, “there have been instances of disruptive behavior during public meetings as well as verbal harassment directed toward board members and district administrators following adjournment. “We...
Allegheny Riverfront Park renovations to boost Pittsburgh’s event capacity
Freshly planted trees and new pavers are easily visible through the chain-link fence that is keeping people out of Downtown Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Riverfront Park while renovations are underway. Work is nearly completed, with a ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday morning. Riverlife, a nonprofit dedicated to maintaining and activating Pittsburgh’s riverfronts,...
A-K Valley schools get part of $3 million from state for free hygiene products
Alle-Kiski Valley school districts will get money from the state to keep bathrooms stocked with hygiene products. About $3 million allocated in the state budget is being distributed to districts across the state. Locally, the breakdown includes about $7,600 for Fox Chapel Area; $5,800 for Kiski Area; $3,600 for Highlands;...
412 Food Rescue gears up for the NFL Draft, zero-waste dinner
Three weeks after signing onto a sustainability plan that will redirect surplus food from the NFL Draft, nonprofit 412 Food Rescue has announced a special zero-waste meal. On April 26, the day after the draft ends, Fourth & Feast: From the Field to the Table will serve a family-style, zero-waste...
Pedestrian struck in Oakland crash-prone corridor near UPMC hospitals
A pedestrian suffered a minor injury Tuesday morning when she was struck by a vehicle near an intersection prone to accidents that sits amid two UPMC hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus. The woman, who authorities have not named, walked in front of the vehicle around 8:30 a.m.,...
Ross man who bought over 200 handguns is accused of firearms trafficking
A Ross man is accused of trafficking firearms after six of more than 200 handguns he bought over 11 years were recovered by police in three states, according to charges filed by the state Attorney General’s Office. Benjamin Ford, 43, was charged Thursday with six felony counts of selling or...
New turf coming to Highlands Golden Rams Stadium
New turf will be installed this summer at Golden Rams Stadium in the Highlands School District, but leaders said the project is about more than football. “It is about maximizing a shared space that creates Rams pride,” Athletic Director Katie Jo Stobert said. “It will continue to build a stronger...
Teen shot in Homewood; police detain 2 after foot chase
One teen was arrested and one hospitalized after a shooting Monday night in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood. ShotSpotter recorded 13 rounds of gunfire — followed seconds later by two more shots — near the 500 block of Rosedale Street around 7:25 p.m., a police spokeswoman said. Witnesses told police about 10...
Man critically wounded in Larimer shooting; no arrests made
A man was critically injured after gunshots broke out Monday in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood. Police were dispatched around 7:45 p.m. to Mayflower Street near Emans Way, where the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter reported that six gunshots had been fired, a police spokeswoman said. Responding officers found a man, who had...
2 New Kensington families healing and accepting community aid after house fire
A day after a Sunday morning fire tore through half of a duplex in New Kensington, residents are recovering from injuries and accepting community donations. Firefighters were alerted just before 8 a.m. Sunday. When crews arrived, flames, which gutted the McCargo Street side of the house, extended into the attic...
The Stroller, March 31, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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