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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: • Redevelopment plans for Ross Park Mall OK’d • North Hills Art Center pet...
Teacher contract talks continue in Mt. Pleasant
Contract negotiations are set to resume Monday between the Mt. Pleasant Area School District and its teachers and other staff who have worked without a contract since Aug. 31. Spokesmen for the school board and the Mt. Pleasant Area Education Association — the union representing 143 teaches, counselors, nurses and...
Hampton High School renovation action timeline presented
Action steps for a high school renovation was presented at the Hampton Township School Board’s meeting by Dr. Michael Loughead, superintendent. As a possible renovation is seriously discussed by the school board and administration, HTSD school board member Lawrence Vasko recently requested some sort of timeline be established as the...
Civil lawsuits, federal charges could await Rosfeld after acquittal
Michael Rosfeld could end up back in court despite a jury’s not guilty verdict. The former East Pittsburgh police officer was acquitted of state charges Friday in the shooting death of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II. But Rosfeld already faces a civil federal lawsuit brought by Rose’s family and could face...
Michael Rosfeld not guilty of homicide in killing of Antwon Rose II
A jury of seven men and five women found former East Pittsburgh police Officer Michael Rosfeld not guilty of homicide for the June killing of Antwon Rose II. Jurors deliberated for less than four hours Friday as they weighed whether to acquit Rosfeld or convicted him of charges of first-...
An old, vacant gas station in Oakmont may become a borough parking lot
The Oakmont Community Foundation wants to turn an old, vacant gas station into a parking lot. The foundation is a nonprofit formed by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce. Chamber member Dan Monaco, owner of Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco and Chelsea Grille, presented the project to borough officials at a recent council...
Pittsburgh man to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ Tuesday night
Pittsburgh software developer John Shortino will appear on Tuesday night’s episode of the game show “Jeopardy!”, the show announced Friday. Shortino celebrated the news on Twitter. Having “Game Shows Touch Our Lives” in your head the day you’re going to be a contestant on Jeopardy! is a good thing, right?...
One person in critical condition after Friday evening crash on Route 119
One person is in critical condition after they were trapped in an overturned vehicle Friday evening, Midway-St. Clair Fire Chief Rich Kepple confirmed. Officials responded to Route 119 in Hempfield Township around 7:30 p.m., he said. One vehicle was involved in the crash. Crews were clear of the scene around...
Port Authority to offer free bus rides to vigil honoring New Zealand victims
Residents of greater Pittsburgh can take advantage of free bus rides to a Sunday vigil to mourn New Zealand’s shooting victims and express solidarity for the local Muslim community. From about 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Port Authority of Allegheny County will allow passengers free rides to and from...
Chris Young bringing his tour to KeyBank Pavilion this summer
The country star known for “Raised on Country,” “Sober Saturday Night” and “Who I am With You” is headed to the Pittsburgh area. Chris Young is set to perform at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown on Aug. 24. Artists Chris Janson and Jimmie Allen are scheduled to perform prior to Young....
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is the new name
The August Wilson Center in Downtown Pittsburgh announced in a news release it plans to add the words “African American” to its name. The suggestion to do so by the center’s leadership was welcomed by the organization’s board of directors and they’ve agreed to this: The August Wilson African American...
Tree of Life congregations raise money for security at Islamic Center of Pittsburgh
The three Jewish congregations affected by last fall’s mass shooting at Tree of Life synagogue said Friday they are working to raise money for critical security measures at the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh. “Muslims in Pittsburgh grieved when our Jewish neighbors were attacked last year, and now the Jewish community...
Overnight lane restrictions on Parkway East begin
PennDOT District 11 is announcing overnight lane restrictions on I-376 in Pittsburgh beginning tonight and continuing Monday through Friday evenings next week, weather permitting. The Parkway will be reduced to a single lane in each direction in various locations between the Fort Pitt Bridge and the Squirrel Hill Tunnel. Crews...
State trooper will be recognized for founding Greensburg Shop with a Cop program
The 2019 Salt and Light Award winners are a parish director of faith formation from Rostraver, a Filipino couple from Greensburg, and a Pennsylvania state trooper, the Diocese of Greensburg said. The annual awards recognize people or organizations in the diocese for their humanitarian and philanthropic achievements. This year’s winners...
A Route 30 mainstay, historic Penn-Irwin Motel closes as owners retireVideo
Like a scene out of the Pixar movie “Cars,” the Penn-Irwin Motel has been a haven for weary travelers on the Lincoln Highway for 73 years. It thrived as U.S. Route 30 and the westernmost terminus of the Pennsylvania Turnpike brought motorists from all over the country. Then the turnpike...
1 injured when car crashes into tree in New Stanton
One person was reportedly injured Friday after their car crashed into a tree on South Center Avenue in New Stanton, according to a Westmoreland County dispatcher. Authorities said the driver was extricated from their car following the crash that occurred about 3:25 p.m. The driver was taken by ambulance to...
Plum High School performers plan to bring audiences to the merry old land of Oz in April
Plum High School musical cast and crew hope folks follow the yellow brick road to the auditorium for a performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” This year marks the 80th anniversary of the time-tested classic about a young Kansas farm girl and her dog’s journey back home through the magical...
4 arrested in alleged prostitution, human trafficking ring in Monroeville, MurrysvilleVideo
What began with neighbor complaints regarding clotheslines and cookouts at massage parlors turned into a year-long investigation that ended Friday with charges of prostitution and human trafficking at five Monroeville and Murrysville businesses. Four people were charged with various counts including conspiracy, corrupt organizations, trafficking in individuals, prostitution and dealing...
Man facing prison, fine for leading $2 million counterfeit money ring
A U.S. citizen living in the Republic of Uganda pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in Pittsburgh to making and distributing about $2 million in counterfeit money, including more than $200,000 circulated in Oakland, Carnegie and McCandless, prosecutors said Friday. Ryan Andrew Gustafson, 31, also know as Jack Farrel and...
Free program on job burnout April 17 at Saints John and Paul in Franklin Park
How to deal with job burnout is the topic of a free program at 7 p.m. on April 17 at Saints John and Paul Church in Franklin Park. Dr. Geri Puleo, who is an expert on burnout and change management, will outline what job burnout is, why it matters and...
Westmoreland transit authority driver shortage easing
The driver shortage that forced the Westmoreland County Transit Authority to cancel some bus routes last month is moving closer to being resolved as six people are in training, authority officials were told this week. There have been no service cancellations in almost two weeks, transit authority Executive Director Alan...
Pittsburgh’s newest spray park set to open in May in Lincoln-Lemington
Pittsburgh will open its newest spray park in May on the site of Lincoln-Lemington’s former Paulson Swimming Pool, which has been closed for more than a decade. The city’s Department of Public Works has been working on the $1.2 million project since last year, according to department Director Mike Gable....
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner to be arraigned Monday in Detroit
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner and her husband plan to turn themselves in to Detroit authorities on Monday morning, prosecutors said Friday. Wagner and her husband, Khari Mosley, will be arraigned via video conference from the Detroit Detention Center, Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Maria Miller said. The live video feed...
Allegheny County looking for lifeguards
With the official start of swim season just two months away, the Allegheny County Parks Department is looking for lifeguards at its pools in Boyce, North, Settlers Cabin and South parks. Starting pay is $11 an hour. Lifeguards who work through the Labor Day weekend will receive $0.50 for each...
Deadlines approaching for Monroeville rec programs
Deadlines to sign up for certain Monroeville Recreation Department programs are fast approaching, said the department’s director Friday. Themed 6-week swim lessons for children and adults will be sponsored by the American Red Cross. The first course will be held from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. for six Tuesdays, starting April...
