Western PA Local News category, Page 30
Chartiers Valley to start athletic hall of fame
Chartiers Valley School District will honor its best student-athletes with a hall of fame in the near future. The district is moving forward with creating an athletic hall of fame, and is forming a committee to develop and implement the plan. “There is a rich history of athletics at Chartiers...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of March 9, 2026
Ladies society to meet April 1 The Plum Area Ladies Society (PALS) will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 1 in the Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The speaker will be Diane Napper from the Glimmer of Hope Foundation. This organization works to improve breast...
Bethel Park man dies in crash in South Park
A man was killed in a crash early Monday morning in South Park, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Timothy George Pagliei, 55, of Bethel Park was in a vehicle that crashed on Brownsville Road at 12:35 a.m. The wreck happened near the intersection with Wallace Road. Traffic on...
Morning roundup: $46M project to ease bottlenecks on Campbells Run Road; wall fixes in Schenley Park to limit cyclists, pedestrians
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, March 9: $46M project to ease bottlenecks on Campbells Run Road in Collier, Robinson A major project on Campbells Run Road in Collier and Robinson gets underway Monday, the largest ever undertaken by the Allegheny County Department of...
ATI tax appeal cuts into township, school district budgets
Harrison Township and the Highlands School District will lose thousands of dollars in tax revenue after ATI successfully appealed the assessment value of one of its township properties. Allegheny County initially approved a reduction from $3.9 million to $1.2 million for 1300 Pacific Ave. for the years 2024-26. Highlands appealed that...
The Stroller, March 9, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. ‘Frozen’ to be presented...
The Stroller, March 9, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. ‘Frozen’ to be presented...
Legislation would boost tech school capacity as enrollment spikes
Jason Lucia took over in late 2020 as administrative director at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center in New Stanton, beginning the school year with 990 students. When the doors opened last fall, that number had shot up about 50% to 1,500. Direct paths to high-demand jobs have skyrocketed enrollment...
Lawsuit filed in fatal 2020 turnpike bus crash moved to Westmoreland County
A consolidated lawsuit filed in the aftermath of a 2020 bus crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Mt. Pleasant that killed five people and injured about 60 will be litigated in Westmoreland County. The state Supreme Court, in an opinion issued last fall, sided with lawyers for two dozen plaintiffs...
Murrysville council works to shape credit program for stormwater feesVideo
Municipal officials examined the potential structure of a credit program for the town’s stormwater fees during a meeting March 4. For the majority of Murrysville property owners, the primary available credit would be a one-time $40 reduction for installing a rain barrel. “Most communities we’ve looked at seem to be...
O’Hara teacher named new executive director of Fox Chapel Area Adult Education
A preschool teacher with a penchant for Cheez-Its, succulent gardening, bird watching and serving her community is settling into a new leadership role with a well-established nonprofit based in Fox Chapel. Margaret Haas of O’Hara is the new executive director of Fox Chapel Area Adult Education. She began her new...
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Aspinwall park remains closed as snow melts Fireman’s Memorial Park in Aspinwall remains closed as snow continues to melt. Public works crews used the park to pile up snow from the January storms....
Monroeville area: Career fair presenters sought, a cappella group, high school musical, Cottontail visiting park and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Exhibitors, sponsors sought for career fair Gateway Middle School is planning a career fair from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 14 for eighth grade students and is still seeking exhibitors and sponsors. The school welcomes any and all presenters but is especially...
Discover these Hidden Gems: Local businesses that shine
Our community is filled with hidden gem local businesses that bring heart, character, and connection to where we live. These small businesses aren’t just storefronts — they’re our neighbors, our supporters, and the backbone of our local economy. They sponsor our events, create local jobs, and pour passion into everything...
Happy 345th birthday, Pennsylvania: Bushy Run celebrates Charter DayVideo
Henry Bowden rattled off minute details of William Penn’s life with ease. But when it came time for him to replicate the signature of the founder of Pennsylvania, he took his time. He scrawled “Wm Penn” with a flourish similar to Penn’s actual autograph, though using a modern-day ballpoint pen....
Authorities identify man found dead on I-70 in Washington County
Authorities in Washington County have identified the man found dead on Interstate 70 early Sunday morning. He is Timothy F. Booker, 46, of Avella, the Washington County Coroner’s office announced Monday night. As the coroner’s office reported Sunday, a truck driver called 911 shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday and said...
The Stroller, March 8, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. ‘Legally Blonde’ to be...
From gas wells to goals: How Tuffy Shallenberger saved the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
A Connellsville entrepreneur who has built a business empire of 19 companies, ranging from construction and capital to catering and concessions, has been a core player in sustaining professional soccer in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Riverhounds owner Terrance C. “Tuffy” Shallenberger Jr., 58, of Connellsville in Fayette County, became involved in soccer...
Big dreams: Pittsburgh Riverhounds owner remains committed to $175M Highmark Stadium expansion
As the Pittsburgh Riverhounds seek to repeat as champions of the United Soccer League Championship, the team is seeking a $7 million state grant as part of its effort to triple seating capacity at Highmark Stadium on Pittsburgh’s South Shore. Seating for 15,000 people at the facility would meet the...
38-year-old man died at Allegheny County Jail, warden says
A 38-year-old man died at the Allegheny County Jail Saturday afternoon, Warden Trevor Wingard announced. The man was not immediately identified. The jail has notified his family, Wingard’s announcement said. According to Wingard, jail staff called a medical emergency at about 2:42 p.m. Health care staff responded and performed lifesaving...
Warm weather helps boost turnout for New Kensington’s 5th annual St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl
St. Patrick’s Day came early in the Alle-Kiski Valley, with the area’s fifth annual pub crawl being held on Saturday. The record-setting warm weather before the late afternoon storms contributed to last-minute ticket buying, which helped boost participation over 300, said Michelle Thom, manager of Voodoo Brewing in New Kensington....
Firefighter training facility key to department transformation in Hempfield
Hempfield is planning to build a center that will give township volunteer firefighters a space for hands-on training in their service area. That will allow firefighters to still respond quickly to emergencies while learning new skills, said Hempfield Fire Chief Anthony Kovacic. “Having a fixed facility for you all to...
Hempfield Fire Department charts transformation of volunteer service through 2035Video
By 2035, Hempfield anticipates having seven fire stations spread strategically throughout the township. Conceptual maps presented Saturday during Hempfield’s annual fire forum showed some of the neighborhood stations would be folded into the Hempfield Fire Department as part of an ongoing transformation of the volunteer service. “These public investments are...
Murrysville OKs 4-way stop at School Road, North Hills RoadVideo
Murrysville Council has approved the installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of North Hills Road and School Road. Council voted 5-1 at the March 4 meeting to implement the recommendations of a PennDOT traffic study, which showed that the troublesome intersection was the site of 14 crashes over...
Thaddeus Mosley, Pittsburgh sculptor of international stature, dies at 99
Thaddeus Mosley, an internationally known sculptor who worked from a studio in Pittsburgh’s North Side, died Friday at the age of 99. An influential figure within Pittsburgh’s arts world, Mosley worked most often with salvaged wood to create monumental structures. He built a body of work over decades, while working...
