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The Stroller, March 7, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. ‘Addams Family’ to be...
Pittsburgh colleges expand their footprint to meet demand
Ted Black admits the former YWCA on Wood Street — right in the thick of Point Park University’s campus — is “quite frankly a bit of an eyesore.” But Black, Point Park’s senior vice president of institutional advancement and strategy, also notes the opportunity the property represents. The Downtown school...
Westmoreland happenings: Book sales, kolaci sale, meetings, more
Church news • Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will...
McKeesport, Allegheny County to pay McKeesport trio who sued over civil rights violations
McKeesport will pay $127,500, and its police department will undergo training, as part of a settlement of a federal lawsuit by three residents alleging civil rights violations by police during a 2020 incident. Plaintiffs Courtney Thompkins, Ezra Dixon and Kim Neal will each receive $25,000 from McKeesport, while the American...
Westmoreland County overtime costs top $7.2 million in 2025
Overtime has paid off in a big way for some Westmoreland County workers. A TribLive analysis of overtime paid to county employees in 2025 found that for some, working additional hours has more than doubled their annual pay. One senior staffer, who has worked as a corrections officer at the...
Police: Man torches Plum home after it was seized by bank
Plum Police say a man who was evicted from his home in January returned late last month to set it ablaze. William Lee Gildernew, 23, is facing felony charges of arson, burglary, risking a catastrophe and criminal mischief. There is a warrant out for his arrest. In mid-January, the Allegheny...
Plum Council expected to vote Monday on ICE noncooperation resolution
Plum could be the next community to bar its police and staff from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. That’s if Plum Council on Monday opts to pass a proposed noncooperation resolution discussed at its March 2 meeting. Councilman Ray Rall said officials are still waiting for a final draft of...
What to know about daylight saving time
The countdown is on to “spring ahead” this weekend. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, when clocks move forward from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., costing people an hour of sleep. With the switch just one more day away, here are five things you need to know about daylight saving time:...
Police: Mt. Pleasant Township man jailed after bank standoff, ‘poison’ threats
A Mt. Pleasant Township man remains in jail after authorities said he threatened to “blow everyone up” and bring a rifle to a local bank. Harold E. Thomas, 67, is charged with making terroristic threats following a Thursday morning standoff at Key Bank in Mt. Pleasant Borough, according to court...
Former Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Darlene Harris dies
Former Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Darlene Harris, a proud North Sider and colorful character who zealously advocated for children, animals and labor unions during a long career in public service, has died. Her former council colleague Theresa Kail-Smith said Harris died Friday from cardiac arrest. She was 73. Current and former...
4 people injured in Hempfield, Unity crashes
Four people were taken to Forbes Hospital on Friday following two separate crashes in Westmoreland County. The first crash also was reported around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of Depot Street and Silvis Farm Road in Hempfield. Mutual Aid officials said two vehicles were involved and one person was entrapped....
Police arrest 2 after multiple attempted burglaries in Murrysville, Penn TownshipVideo
Two men accused of burglarizing a home in Murrysville and another in Penn Township on Friday morning were jailed after being arrested in Monroeville, according to court documents. The suspects, Sebastian M. Montano 24, of Chicago, and Kevin D. Piza-Alzate, 24, of Reading, were both charged with burglary and criminal...
State studying future of Duquesne City School District
The state’s Department of Education is studying the future of the Duquesne City School District, which could include a consolidation with a nearby district. Duquesne schools spokesman Jeremy Tepper said the district is “actively cooperating” in the study. “The district remains committed to providing a high-quality educational experience for its...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Feb. 26-March 4, 2026
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Free parking ends for Palace Theatre patrons at Greensburg’s Bell Way Garage
Visitors to the Palace Theatre in downtown Greensburg can no longer park for free in the Bell Way Garage on Otterman Street. The Westmoreland Cultural Trust, the nonprofit that owns the theater, declined in January to renew its previous partnership with the city for parking at the garage, according to...
Police: New Kensington woman accused of stealing from an elderly man
An arrest warrant has been issued for Tasha Tierra Williams after she was accused of stealing from an elderly New Kensington man she was supposed to be helping. Williams, 44, of New Kensington faces five felony charges, including financial exploitation of an older adult or care-dependent person. Williams met the...
Former area congressman Jason Altmire able to leave Dubai
Former U.S. congressman Jason Altmire managed to find a way out of Dubai after being stranded for several days earlier this week amid escalating military conflict in Iran and the Middle East. “I find did get out on March 5, on one of the limited Emirates Airlines flights that we...
Ultimate guide to Pittsburgh’s finest pizzerias during the NFL Draft
There are a few things visitors need to be aware of when traversing Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft: how to navigate the city’s bridges, how to properly use Pittsburghese slang and — most important, of course — where to find pizza that is cheesy, delicious and fit for a...
Fatal pedestrian crash shuts down William Penn Highway in Wilkins
A man was killed early Friday morning following a hit-and-run along William Penn Highway in Wilkins, according to the Allegheny County Police Department. At 4:43 a.m., dispatchers were notified of a body laying in the road in the 3400 block of the highway, according to police. First responders found the...
Greensburg Salem aims to open latest comprehensive plan for public review next week
Early-level literacy, student engagement, work-based learning experiences and student mental health could be Greensburg Salem’s primary focuses for the next three years. The school board will vote next week on whether to release a proposed comprehensive plan — a guide for district operations — for a monthlong review by parents...
The Stroller, March 6, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Easter bunny breakfast planned...
Upper Burrell residents uneasy over coming data center
Upper Burrell residents hadn’t expressed many concerns about an incoming data center — until this week. At Wednesday’s township supervisors meeting, they asked for assurances on health, noise and environmental concerns. The only assurance they got was news the township is writing an ordinance for the project — a process...
Ligonier Township officials and residents see promise in former Ligonier Beach. Now they need $15.6 million to do it
The eyesore that has become the closed Ligonier Beach along Route 30 could be converted into a spacious park for Ligonier Township and walking trail, according to plans township officials and residents viewed Thursday. It could feature a splash pad, winter ice rink, an ice skating ribbon, fire pits and...
‘Deep negotiations’ ongoing for 2nd carrier at Palmer airport amid Spirit cuts, official saysVideo
Talks have intensified with a potential second commercial airline to fly out of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity, Westmoreland County officials said Thursday. But those negotiations for expanded service face stiffening headwinds as the airport’s longtime carrier scales back its local footprint. The cuts come amid growing industry consolidation...
Fellowship and food are pillars of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish’s fish fry
Ron Morra knows where he and dozens of his friends will be nearly every Friday during Lent. That is in the kitchen and dining hall of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish in Monroeville, serving food and fellowship to families. “You give back to the parish,” said Morra, who is in...
