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Hand cyclist pushing his limits in Pittsburgh MarathonVideo
Inhale on the way up. Exhale on the push. With every rotation of the crank, remember to breathe, remember to shift gears. Up a hill. Down a hill. Breathe. Shift. After the gun goes off at the start of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, that’s all Dan...
Pittsburgh woman claims arrest came for not supporting Trump
A North Side woman said a Pittsburgh police officer charged her with burglary and other crimes in 2017 because she she didn’t support Donald Trump. Darian Balcom, 47, of Perry North, sued the city in federal court Tuesday, contending Officer Gabe Figueroa violated her First Amendment Rights. “The essence of...
Alle-Kiski Valley first target for ‘reimagining’ Westmoreland County
An initial step in Westmoreland County’s new comprehensive plan will be getting under way in the communities of the Alle-Kiski Valley. County commissioners on Thursday approved a $22,500 yearlong agreement with Susan Hockenberry Coaching and Consulting to begin the process of developing a sub-county regional plan in conjunction with “Reimagining...
Registration open for Franklin Area midget football
Registration is now open for the Franklin Area Midget Football Association. Sign-up days are set for 6-8 p.m. on May 8, and 10 a.m. to noon on May 18, at the practice field next to the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis Road in Murrysville. Teams are organized into four divisions...
Harmar sheet metal union gets $500K for training, renovations
The Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 12 in Harmar plans to make building improvements and buy new training equipment with a $500,000 state grant. “We’re very excited. We’ve been really hoping this would go through,” said Greg Blose, Local 12’s business manager. The Harmar location includes the Local 12 union...
Faithful observe National Day of Prayer in New KensingtonVideo
Nine people joined together in prayer at noon Thursday by the flag pole at the New Kensington municipal building during a National Day of Prayer service. They sang and took turns lifting the nation and region up in prayer, asking for a resurgence in faith in the country and a...
American flag flies on controversial Mt. Washington billboard
Lamar Advertising has changed the display on a landmark billboard atop Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington while awaiting a decision from a state court on whether the controversial signage can remain in place. On Tuesday, Lamar replaced a black-and-gold Sprint advertisement with an American flag recognizing the National Flag Foundation, a Pittsburgh-based...
North Allegheny hosting ‘Squonk Opera’ inspired student art exhibit
Student created art inspired by the Pittsburgh-based Squonk Opera performance group will be on display at an exhibit opening at North Allegheny Senior High School. The free May 8 art show will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The student designed integrated art installation was influenced by art teachers Fran...
Pittsburgh appraiser to attend ‘What’s It Worth’ fair in Tarentum
If you have something around the house and wonder what it’s worth, appraiser Kurt Shaw will let you know. Shaw, a former art critic at the Tribune-Review for 16 years, will be at the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum’s “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Shaw...
North Hills drama club set to perform annual student showcase
The drama club at North Hills High School will perform its annual student showcase at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Club members will sing Broadway musicals, present dance routines and perform scenes from various plays, musicals and films. During the event, 19 North Hills students will be recognized for...
New Kensington, Arnold police investigating separate suspicious incidents involving children
New Kensington police are investigating the report of a suspicious incident involving a child Thursday — the morning after a child luring attempt was reported in Arnold. An 8-year-old Roy A. Hunt Elementary student told administrators and police that an unknown man made contact with him at a bus stop...
North Hills charity seeking online donations to be matched by local foundation
A North Hills charity is participating in an online donation program Tuesday called Critical Needs Alert Day that will match the amount of pledges it receives. Donations received by North Hills Community Outreach between 8 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on May 7 — dubbed Critical Needs Alert Day — will...
Harmar ordinance would set rules for cell towers, antennas
The Harmar supervisors plan to vote this month on a proposed ordinance that would establish rules for installing wireless antennas and towers for 5G cellular service in township rights of way. Supervisors will hold a public hearing prior to their regular meeting May 16 to receive resident feedback and questions...
Turtle Creek Valley COG recognized for work on blight
The Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments received an award from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office for work to reduce blight in the area. The council of governments, which includes 20 communities east of Pittsburgh including Monroeville and Penn Hills, received the nod on April 24 from Wolf’s Office for Local...
Police seize estimated $2M in heroin from SUV on turnpike in Somerset CountyVideo
State police this week seized an estimated $2 million of suspected heroin after pulling over an SUV driven by a Philadelphia woman along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County. Ana Rodriguez Gonzalez, 41, was stopped by the Troop A Community Enforcement Team for an undisclosed traffic violation along the toll...
Summer rec sign-ups underway for kids in North Allegheny attendance area
Registration is open for a summer recreation program for children who live in the North Allegheny School District’s attendance area. The program includes arts and crafts, team sports and group recreational activities. It will be held weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to noon and is open to kids living in Bradford...
Meet Zane, Pittsburgh police’s new comfort pup
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has a new canine companion. The bureau on Thursday welcomed Zane, its first comfort dog for peer support, critical incidents and community outreach, on its social media pages. Welcome Zane, the Bureau’s first ever comfort dog for peer support, critical incidents, and community outreach!Zane is...
Upper, Lower Burrell police get questioned by preschool students
Staffers at Bethel Nursery School in Lower Burrell didn’t want their students to have the wrong idea about police officers. So they asked if some could come for a visit. On Wednesday, 60 students, ages 4 and 5, had the opportunity to ask Lower Burrell and Upper Burrell police officers...
Photos: Construction progressing at Murrysville Community Park’s ‘destination playground’Video
Work is ongoing at the “destination playground” and splash pad at Murrysville Community Park. Public works crews took advantage of warmer weather this week, with the goal of opening the roughly half-million-dollar park in early summer. The final design includes separate playground areas, one for 2-to-5-year-olds, and another for 5-to-12-year-olds,...
Candidates needed for Irwin, North Irwin and Manor councils
Two boroughs — Irwin and North Irwin — should put out a “help wanted” sign to attract anyone willing to serve on council. Only one person — an incumbent in Irwin — is seeking his party’s nomination in the May 21 primary. There are three seats up for grabs in...
Pittsburgh police charge Hilltop gang members in connection with 2014 trash collector killing
A four-year investigation into rival gangs that cut a bloody path through Pittsburgh’s Hilltop neighborhoods in 2014 culminated Thursday with police announcing the arrests of nine people, including four in connection with the mistaken-identity killing of a Pittsburgh trash collector. Four members of the “Zhoove” gang – named for the...
Rally coming up at Mogie’s for 2 Lower Burrell candidates in hotly contested races
With the hotly contested races for the Democratic nomination for Lower Burrell city council and mayor, two of the candidates will hold a rally on Wednesday at Mogie’s Magill Grill. John Andrejcik, who is running for mayor, and Steve Yakopec, the former city solicitor who is running for council, will...
Race to the Moon 5-K on Roaring Run Trail set
The Roaring Run Watershed Association will hold its third annual Race to the Moon 5-K run/walk on July 13. Race proceeds benefit the association, which maintains the Roaring Run Trail and trail head and other projects. Registration fees range from $20 to $30. To sign up, go to RRWA’s website....
West Deer Dog Shelter to hold rabies clinic
The West Deer Dog Shelter will administer rabies vaccines at a clinic this month. The event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. May 25 at the shelter, located behind the township building at 109 East Union Road. All animals must be leashed or caged and be at least three...
U.S. Steel announces $1B investment in Edgar Thomson, Clairton plants
U.S. Steel announced Thursday it will invest $1 billion to upgrade facilities at its Mon Valley Works. The investment includes a new endless casting and rolling facility at the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock and a cogeneration facility at the Clairton Plant. “This is a truly transformational investment for U.S....
