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School of Rock: South Park principals, teacher, parent perform together in band
Two principals, a teacher and a parent walk into a bar, and the crowd goes wild. It’s a typical Saturday night for members of The 412 District, a band comprised of four guys with ties to South Park School District. “We want to keep it light, fun and motivational,” said...
2 new historical markers honor Pittsburgh doctor, housing advocate
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is placing 18 historical markers across the state, two of which are in the Pittsburgh area. The two area markers will honor Dr. Thomas E. Starzl and Dorothy Mae Richardson, according to a release. Five markers were approved for Philadelphia, ranging from organizations to...
Photos: Paynter Elementary gets new Lego table
Students at Paynter Elementary in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District have a unique new space to learn and play. The Library Media Center is home to a Lego table built by district employees and offering space for up to 25 students at a time. Construction materials for the table were donated...
New lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by St. Bernard School teacher
A former St. Bernard elementary school student filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging he was sexually abused by a math teacher he sought out for tutoring. The alleged victim, now an adult, called the memories “too painful to relive” in the lawsuit filed by Downtown attorney Robert Peirce III. The lawsuit...
Zombie aliens, alligators created during puppet workshop at Plum library
Christopher Zapf of Plum recently made a new friend — a zombie alien. “He comes from a planet that looks like a circle called ‘Chompyland,’” said Christopher, 5. “He has a tongue sticking out. This is awesome.” The young space traveler was one of 10 children to make new friends...
Home security group defends report ranking McKeesport as 4th most dangerous in country
The trade group that published a recent study naming McKeesport one of the most dangerous cities in America defended its statistics after the city’s mayor criticized the report. McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko accused the study of using “manipulated statistics” and “unethical scare tactics” to sell home security systems. The study,...
‘Battling Opioids’ documentary returns to public broadcasting in April
The second installment of an award-winning television documentary series about opioids will be shown on Pennsylvania’s seven public broadcasting stations next month. “Battling Opioids” will address the effects of the opioid epidemic on children and families in part two of the series. The show will air locally at 8 p.m....
Medical marijuana evaluation office to open in Kittanning
A new office providing medical marijuana evaluations and certifications is opening in Kittanning. Compassionate Certification Centers, a U.S. medical marijuana healthcare system, is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony inside The Rehab Centre on Friday morning. The Kittanning facility is located near Armstrong County Memorial Hospital and will provide medical marijuana...
Gateway student compiles veterans’ stories, earns Girl Scout award
A Gateway High School student who has been a Girl Scout for 10 years will receive the organization’s most prestigious award in May for interviewing military veterans and compiling them into a book. Megan McCafferty, 17, put together a book entitled “Freedom is Not Free, a Compilation of Veterans’ Stories”...
Pennsylvania State Police find missing Ohio man
Pennsylvania State Police found a man they were searching for since Tuesday. Gary Cox, 65, was reported missing in Stark County, Ohio, Monday by his sister after he left work saying he was sick, police said. Officers on Tuesday found his car near the Antiochian Village Conference Center in Fairfield...
Pitt study finds it’s better to wait longer before getting flu vaccine
Don’t let the calendar or warmer temperature fool you: influenza season is far from over. According to a study by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, flu season, which can last until May, peaks after mid-winter. So far this flu season, over 62,500 flu cases have been reported across...
State police in Indiana nab 2 of 5 from ‘Most Wanted’ list
In just over two weeks, state police out of Troop A in Indiana have located and arrested two of the suspects on their “Five Most Wanted” list. On March 9, troopers took Lamar V. Clemons, 33, of Indiana into custody at a White Township residence. While serving an arrest warrant,...
Pennsylvania collects thousands of ticks for study to combat Lyme
State officials are working to better understand the risk of tick-borne illnesses with a new multi-year study. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is conducting a five-year study that started in July 2018. It’s part of the Pennsylvania Lyme Disease Task Force recommendations for combating the growing cases of Lyme...
Trafford Road reopened in Murrysville
Trafford Road has reopened in Murrysville following a closure Thursday morning due to a disabled truck. The road was closed shortly before 9 a.m., when a tractor trailer truck broke down near its intersection with Pleasant Valley Road, according to Murrysville police....
3 injured when Port Authority bus slams brakes to avoid crash in North Versailles
Three people were injured Thursday morning when a Port Authority of Allegheny County bus stopped short to avoid hitting another car in North Versailles. Initial reports indicate a car pulled out of a parking space, causing the operator of a P76-Lincoln Highway Flyer to slam on the brakes, jostling people...
Trib launches ‘Bonus Strip’ reward program for readers
Trib Total Media is partnering with Ad-A-Note to offer readers and advertisers an innovative and rewarding twist on sticky-note advertising. “The Bonus Strip” pilot program will start Thursday in the Valley News Dispatch edition of the Tribune-Review. The Bonus Strip is a 7-inch sticky note on the cover of the...
Woman’s Club changes March meeting location
The venue for the Murrysville Woman’s Club’s March 21 meeting has changed. It will now be held at Hoss’s Steak House, 4813 William Penn Highway in Murrysville. It will be at 11:15 a.m., and final preparation for the club’s April 13 fashion show will be the focus of the meeting....
Robert Morris University to host open house for former Art Institute students
In a single week, students from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, who were locked out of their classrooms when the school abruptly closed, have found themselves being courted by the Community College of Allegheny County and Robert Morris University. A fixture in Pittsburgh higher education since 1921, the Art Institute...
Monroeville adds $500,000 to road repair program
Monroeville council wants more road work to be done this year. Council members on March 12 unanimously approved the addition of $500,000 from the fund balance to its road work program, bringing the total amount to be earmarked for paving and other road repairs to $1.5 million. The original resolution...
Woman fatally shot by Greensburg police identified; family says she had mental health issues
A Greensburg woman who authorities said was carrying a gun when police fatally shot her suffered from mental health issues, according to a family member. Nina C. Adams, 47, was remembered Thursday by her aunt, Doris Jackson of Homewood, as a sweet, gentle person who was well-loved by her family....
Punch Bowl Social Pittsburgh first tenant at former Civic Arena siteVideo
The property that once housed the Civic Arena has its first tenant. Punch Bowl Social Pittsburgh, a restaurant, bar and entertainment venue, announced it will open across the street from PPG Paints Arena in 2020. Guests there will be able to bowl, sing karaoke and play ping-pong and video games....
It hasn’t been this warm since October
It’s time to dust off those short-sleeved shirts and put away the jacket — at least for a day. Temperatures in the Pittsburgh region are expected to reach the mid-70s on Thursday. It hasn’t been that warm since the beginning of October, according to the National Weather Service. “It’s going...
Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto meets with Dalai Lama during vacation in India
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has met with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the mayor’s office said Thursday. The meeting happened Wednesday in Dharamshala, India during Peduto’s week-long trip to India. Peduto, Bill Strickland Jr., founder of the Manchester Craftsman’s Guild and the Manchester Bidwell Corp.; Scott Lammie, senior vice...
Police officer suffers minor injuries in Aliquippa crash
An Aliquippa police officer suffered minor injuries when his vehicle was struck early Thursday morning during an attempted traffic stop. Sgt. Steven Roberts said the officer was treated and released after another car crashed into the police cruiser. The incident happened at about 5 a.m. at the intersection of Grand...
Savings hefty when Arnold officials switch street light bulbs, power supplier
Arnold officials saw the light on saving money by illuminating streets with LED bulbs, but it just got much brighter. That’s because council on Tuesday approved switching its electrical supplier to a four-year contract with Dynegy Inc., which City Clerk Mario Bellavia said will save the city about $176,000 during...
