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March for Parks in Westmoreland County passes $1 million markVideo

The speakers were blasting “Eye of the Tiger” as hundreds of marchers set off Saturday along the walking path at Twin Lakes Park. They had reason to celebrate. It was the 17th annual March for Parks fundraiser, and this year the total collected since the first march passed $1 million....
Former Green Bay Packer delivers keynote at 1st Greensburg Catholic Diocese conference

Mike McCoy called up a volunteer Saturday from an audience of about 600 Catholic men. The former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle asked the volunteer to shove him in the chest. After a firm shove, McCoy staggered backward a few steps. Then he planted his feet, lowered his center of...
Adventurous volunteers rappel down Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh to clean up iconic vistaVideo

Volunteers took to the hillside below Grandview Avenue on Saturday morning for the 27th Annual Explorers Club of Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington Clean Up, with help from the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group. Fifty volunteers were stationed on Grandview Avenue either rappelling down the hillside picking up garbage...
Body recovered from Allegheny River near Fox Chapel Yacht Club

Officials found a body Saturday in the Allegheny River near the Fox Chapel Yacht Club. The report of the body floating in the water came in about 11:30 a.m., Allegheny County spokeswoman Amie Downs said. The club’s workers found the body wedged beside or under the dock. Blawnox Volunteer Fire...
Pittsburgh authorities ID victims of 2 shootings early Saturday

The victims have been identified in two separate fatal shootings early Saturday in Pittsburgh. The first was reported at 12:50 a.m. in the 800 block of Murtland Avenue in Homewood, where a male was found with a gunshot to the upper body. He was transported to UPMC Presbyterian, where he...
Video: Top stories for the week of March 25Video

Here are some of the news highlights from around the Lower Valley for the week of March 25: • Fox Chapel Area’s school year extended 2 days • Delay through fall on Cove Run Road in Indiana Township • Fox Chapel Area opens registration for competitive Spanish Immersion program •...
Greensburg family band prepares for album-release show at Mr. Smalls in Millvale

If you listen to the early recordings of Greensburg indie-rock band Essential Machine, and then listen to songs from its new record, “Wildfires,” you might not think it’s the same band. Karen and R.J. Dietrich’s sound has evolved quite a bit over the past decade. But not only is it...
Advocate calls for changing statute of limitations on child sex abuse

A man who said he was abused by a Catholic priest is pushing to change the statute of limitations for sexual offenses in Pennsylvania. Dennis McKeown, who grew up in Ellwood City in Lawrence County, said he met with Bishop David Zubik of the Pittsburgh Diocese Thursday to discuss whether...
Women continue to join cybersecurity workforce

Just five years ago, women working in cybersecurity accounted for fewer than 11 percent of those in the field. Now women represent 20 percent of those working in the profession, officials said at a conference Friday in Pittsburgh. The three-day Women in CyberSecurity Conference kicked off Thursday at the Wyndham...
The Week: North Hills

Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • North Allegheny breaks ground on renovation, expansion of two elementary schools • Long-time...
North Park’s historic Cottonwoods Council Ring to be explored April 6

Located within the boundaries of North Park are a number of historic structures, but a hiker, runner or biker may pass them by without even knowing. “Or you might see (an historic structure) and not know the significance of it,” said Sam Shephard, senior park ranger for Allegheny County Parks’...
Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 110 years

In 1909, Phillip Hillen was named chair of a group of 16 Heidelberg residents who had come together for the purpose of establishing a borough fire department. Its mission was “neighbors helping neighbors.” In June, Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) will celebrate its 110th anniversary. In the beginning, its primary...
Vandergrift VFW hosts ‘Welcome Home’ toast to Vietnam-era veteransVideo

They’re aging now. Mostly retired, graying or bald. When they were young, they were drafted or enlisted into military service during the tumultuous time that was the Vietnam War era. They’ve been home for more than 40 years, but most weren’t given a proper welcome when they returned from serving...
Pittsburgh-area drummer to play in Prince tribute, ‘Celebration 2019’ at Paisley Park

Brian Edwards of Bellevue has been playing drums since he was 3 years old. He’s played sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium with the British royal family in attendance, and he’s recorded and toured with Jesse Johnson, the original guitarist for funk-rock group The Time. In late April, he’ll travel to...
Concealed-carry events set in Fayette County

A seminar and after-hours permit event for Western Pennsylvania residents interested in concealed-carry for a firearm will take place this month. The Markleysburg Fire Department and officials from State Rep. Matt Dowling’s office on April 13 will host a concealed-carry seminar, including presenters from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, the...
Mother of Sorrows Youth Ministry marks 25 years of ‘Living Stations of the Cross’

Mother of Sorrows Youth Ministry in Murrysville will present its 25th annual Living Stations of the Cross on April 5 and 6. A cast of more than 20 students will portray vignettes of Jesus’ passion and death, while leading those gathered in meditation and prayer. Catholic churches typically display a...

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