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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...
Free minor home repairs available for low-income senior citizens in North Hills
A North Hills charitable organization is accepting applications from low-income senior citizens to obtain free minor home repairs. North Hills Community Outreach is partnering with Stay at Home youth mission camp and Rebuilding Together to perform the work, which will be done from June 23 to 28. Applicants must live...
Lane, ramp closures to begin Monday on Homestead Grays Bridge
Nightly lane and ramp closures on the Homestead Grays Bridge connecting Pittsburgh and Homestead will begin Monday at 10 p.m. The bridge preservation work, which is supposed to last until early June, is required for structural steel repairs, barrier and deck repairs, and asphalt paving with line painting. The bridge...
Crosstown Boulevard construction project begins Monday in Pittsburgh
Spring is here and PennDOT District 11 is wasting no time getting under way with construction projects. A rehabilitation project on the ramp that carries traffic from southbound I-579 to the outbound Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh will begin Monday night, weather permitting. Starting at 8 p.m., crews will...
Eligible North Allegheny seniors can apply for scholarship from McCandless Democratic Committee
North Allegheny high school seniors who are registered Democrats — or are the child of a Democrat — can apply for a $1,000 scholarship from the McCandless Democratic Committee. No financial disclosure is required to apply for the annual award, but students planning to attend college in the fall must...
4 new Penn Hills police officers bring department total to 49
The Penn Hills mayor swore in four new police officers during a March 18 council meeting. Amanda Duncan, Keven Persichetti, Jacob Smith and James Spade gave their oath before council members and family. The officers will be in training for six months before starting their service under an additional six-month...
Three-part speaker series geared toward business owners
The Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a three-part speaker series that kicks off in April. International speaker Jeff Tobe, who focuses on customer experience, will speak during three separate sessions for the chamber’s “Enlighten. Discover. Grow. Evolve.” or “EDGE” series. The series will give participants information and practices...
Picklesburgh picked as top specialty food festival by USA Today
Pittsburgh’s a big dill. Picklesburgh was chosen as the No. 1 best specialty food festival in America in a USA Today reader poll. Pittsburghers played a significant role by voting daily to ensure that the event beat out competition from cities such as Miami, Houston, Louisville and Baltimore, according to...
