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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...
North Huntingdon OKs fire tax credit deal with Irwin, but with a hitch
North Huntingdon residents already volunteering with Irwin’s fire department or emergency medical service will get a tax break similar to one proposed for Irwin residents serving the same roles in North Huntingdon. North Huntingdon commissioners this week unanimously approved extending the volunteer service tax credit for residents serving in Irwin...
Baldwin student performers add modern touches to ‘Mame’
Baldwin High School students will whisk audiences away with a celebration of acceptance and inclusion, as they perform a classic musical theater production, “Mame,” from April 10 to 13. “It’s an oldie, but we’re adding modern touches to it. It’s fun,” said senior Sarah Doran, 17, who plays Agnes Gooch....
Harmar appoints planning commissioner Buchman to fill vacant supervisor seat
Harmar supervisors no longer have a vacant seat on the board. David Buchman was appointed Thursday to fill the vacancy left after Patricia Janoski resigned in February. He will serve the rest of this year, which was the sixth and final year of Janoski’s term. The vote was unanimous. Buchman...
Three Rivers Community Band festival draws regional musicians
A symphonic band made up of instrumentalists from the East Suburbs will perform at the 16th annual Three Rivers Community Band festival in March. The East Winds Symphonic Band will join three others at the festival that will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. March 30 at Upper St....
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner could face removal if convicted
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner could face removal from office now that she has been charged with felonies in connection with an incident involving Detroit police, according to state law. The Allegheny County code says that any officers of the county “whether elected or duly appointed to fill a vacancy...
Beaver County man pleads guilty to robbing New Brighton bank
A Beaver Falls man pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing a New Brighton bank last year. U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said Ernest Dewayne Taylor, 50, pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery before United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti. According to Brady, Taylor robbed the Huntington...
Easter activities in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Apollo Community egg hunt, 9:30 a.m. April 20 in Owens Grove for children 12 and younger. Sponsored by the Apollo Lions Club. Arnold Egg hunt, 10 a.m. to noon April 14 at Roosevelt Park. There will be visits with the Easter Bunny, a basket raffle, face painting, bake sale, sack...
Portion of Monroeville road closed indefinitely
A small portion of Cavitt Road in Monroeville will be closed indefinitely, the municipality said Thursday. The road is closed to traffic between William Penn Highway and Asbury Court. The municipality’s website urges people who travel this road to use alternate routes but does not provide recommended detours. The road...
Washington County bull is best in its breed for beef
A prize Simmental bull from Washington County will be among those sold at the state’s 46th annual Performance-Tested Bull Sale on March 29. SVJ Prosperity F516, a Simmental bull owned by Duane Snee of SVJ Farm in Amity, Washington County, is considered the top bull of his breed, with an...
Police: Racing may have caused Allegheny Township wreckVideo
A woman escaped serious injury Friday morning when the SUV she was driving was forced off Allegheny Township’s South Leechburg Hill Road by a car that police say may have been racing another vehicle. The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. According to police at the scene, the woman’s small...
Longtime Pleasant Hills manager remembered for eagerness to help everyone
Deborah Englert was known for her kindness and her love of family. As the borough manager of Pleasant Hills for 23 years, she attempted to help residents every day in any way she could. “She would do anything for anybody,” said daughter Aimee Chalus. Englert, 62, of Jefferson Hills, died...
Highlands adds 3 new electives at high school for 2019-20
Highlands High School students will have three new elective courses to take in the 2019-20 school year. The school board approved adding courses in SAT Prep, Community Engagement and Introduction to Computer Science. The SAT Prep class will be a full-year course available to sophomores and juniors. It will prepare...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 22-24
Here are some suggestions for things to do in Pittsburgh this first weekend of spring Lucky No. 7 for Wigle Wigle Whiskey turns 7 this weekend and is hosting the Wigle Whiskey Birthday Bash from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at 2401 Smallman St. in the Strip District. As part...
Levin’s will serve customers ‘breakfast in bed’ this weekend
Forget Walmart’s pajama-clad shoppers — Levin Furniture wants customers to wear pajamas while shopping for mattresses this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, customers wearing pajamas will be served breakfast in bed — or at least while they’re shopping for a bed. The promotion will take place at all Levin Furniture...
