New Kensington community rallies to help couple without hot water in Cheswick
A Cheswick couple living without hot water in their residence for more than two weeks are thankful for the people who helped solve their water woes. LeAnne Burns, a former Tarentum resident, has lived in Cheswick for 18 years. When the old, rusty water heating tank in her home off...
Dangerous cold in the forecast, blizzard warning for parts of region
Bundle up, Pittsburgh. A blizzard warning, subzero wind chills and dangerously frigid weather is forecast all week for much of the greater Pittsburgh region. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning Monday for areas of Westmoreland and Fayette counties until 3 p.m., with expected wind gusts up to 35...
Pedestrian safety plan moves forward for Bridgeville’s Bower Hill Road
Bridgeville Council likes the plan that would improve the pedestrian crossing across Bower Hill Road at Commercial Street, and directed officials to seek grant funding to make it happen. Council on Feb. 10 accepted the design from Engineer John Heyl for the crossing that’s near the Dari Delite. “The plan...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Feb. 17, 2025
Plum fire departments, EMS receive grants Plum Emergency Medical Services and the borough’s four fire departments are receiving grants through the Office of the State fire Commissioner. Of the fire departments, Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department received about $16,322; Unity Volunteer Fire Department received $15,246; Logans Ferry Heights Volunteer Fire...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Feb. 17, 2025
St. Patrick’s Bingo to benefit Rotary The Penn Hills Rotary is hosting a St. Patrick’s Bingo on March 8 at Universal Banquet Hall, 2240 Main St. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Early bird bingo will start at 6:15 p.m., followed by regular bingo at 7. Tickets cost $25 and include...
The Stroller, Feb. 17, 2025: 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. Bowling party to raise...
Scottdale community band seeks new members in preparation for 2025 season
The Scottdale Concert Band is seeking new members as it prepares to start rehearsals for the 2025 concert season. The nonprofit group is under the direction of Roderick Booker and assistant directors Frederick Collins and Lee Matchett. Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. March 4 in the band room at...
North Allegheny looking to fill vacant positions
Bus drivers, special education assistants and paraprofessionals are some of the positions that need to be filled at the North Allegheny School District, according to a mid-year human resources report to the school board Feb. 12. The report is given twice annually, taking data from the third day of a...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Late Nite Catechism event to benefit Vincentian care fund Vincentian is hosting a night of laughs with Late Nite Catechism from 6 to 9 p.m. April 11 in the auditorium of St. Vincent Hall, the former St. Louise Convent, 8200 McKnight Road, McCandless. The interactive show is part catechism class,...
Student news: A roundup of accolades
• Pine-Richland sixth grader Noah Arnold will compete in the Pennsylvania Alpine Racing Association U14 State Championship from Feb. 22-23 at Seven Springs Ski Resort. Noah qualified for both the giant slalom and slalom races. • Student musicians from the Pine-Richland, Avonworth, Fox Chapel, Hampton, North Allegheny, North Hills, Northgate,...
In brief: Happenings in the Shaler area
Students to stage ‘Guys and Dolls’; senior citizens invited to free show Feb. 20 Shaler Area High School thespians will present “Guys and Dolls” as their spring musical at 7 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 28 and March 1 and 2 p.m. Feb. 23. Local senior citizens 65 and older are...
In brief: Happenings in the North Hills area
Late Nite Catechism event to benefit Vincentian care fund Vincentian is hosting a night of laughs with Late Nite Catechism from 6 to 9 p.m. April 11 in the auditorium of St. Vincent Hall, the former St. Louise Convent, 8200 McKnight Road, McCandless. The interactive show is part catechism class,...
In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area
Township looking to hire at Hampton Community Center Hampton is accepting applications for part-time facility manager staff at the Hampton Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way. The position is year-round, and weekly hours can be 10 to 15 hours a week depending on the season. The center operates seven days a...
In brief: Happenings in the Pine and Richland areas
Blue paint, chiseled stone selected for Wexford Interchange PennDOT recently released the results of its aesthetic design survey for the Wexford Interchange project. The department asked the public for input on the color of the steel beams and the concrete texture of the abutments and piers. The survey, which garnered...
Part 2 of Richland History Group’s 3-part series on Casper Carlisle, Allegheny County’s only Battle of Gettysburg Medal of Honor winner
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Richland History Group’s three-part series on Casper Carlisle, the Battle of Gettysburg Medal of Honor winner. Read Part 1 here. Please say it ain’t so! The Richland History Group cannot. No one relishes unexpected hero negativity, but be prepared for some below. Just-discovered...
Fire in high-rise apartment overlooking the Point injures at least 1
A fire broke out Sunday evening in a top floor of a high-rise apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Duquesne Heights neighborhood. The apartment building, overlooking the Point, is located at 1700 Grandview Ave., several blocks from the Duquesne Incline. TribLive news partner WTAE reports that at least one person was taken...
2 pedestrians injured in hit and run in Shadyside
Two people were injured Sunday afternoon when they were struck by a car on South Aiken Avenue in Shadyside. A spokeswoman for the Pittsburgh police said the man and woman were crossing at Centre Avenue around 1:45 p.m. when a driver attempting to make a left turn onto South Aiken...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Feb. 6-12, 2025
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...
Man wounded in East Liberty shooting
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting in East Liberty on Saturday evening. According to the police, officers were dispatched to the 6200 block of Penn Avenue, near Target, for a report of a man who had been shot around 6:15 p.m. When they arrived, the victim was standing on the...
Faces of the Valley: Aspinwall Neighbors’ Sarah Shaffer works to make ‘great place to live even better’
From snow angels to soup delivery to sustainable rain gardens, Aspinwall Neighbors is just what the moniker says — a way to help connect people. “We’re guided by the mission of neighbors helping neighbors to build a thriving community,” said Sarah Shaffer, group president. A senior marketing manager for global...
As head of Aspinwall Neighbors, Sarah Shaffer works to make ‘great place to live even better’
From snow angels to soup delivery to sustainable rain gardens, Aspinwall Neighbors is just what the moniker says — a way to help connect people. “We’re guided by the mission of neighbors helping neighbors to build a thriving community,” said Sarah Shaffer, group president. A senior marketing manager for global...
Heavy rain brings flood warnings for region; snow expected in afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for parts of Western Pennsylvania. Rain is expected to increase Sunday morning and early afternoon, creating conditions for potential flooding in parts of Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler and Westmoreland counties. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen over the last...
Horrell joins race for Westmoreland Register of Wills
A former second deputy in Westmoreland County’s Register of Wills Office announced her second attempt to oversee the courthouse office where wills and estates are filed. Kimberly Horrell, 60, of Greensburg is the third candidate to enter the race to take over the embattled office that has had four different...
Decreased barge traffic could impact river locks in Harmar, Highland Park
Lock service in Harmar and Highland Park could be on the chopping block pending a review of commercial barge traffic this year. “It could very well happen,” said Mike Ferris, president of the Allegheny River Development Corp. “We don’t know when it would happen, but it will be reviewed this...
Alle-Kiski Valley Senior Citizen Center calendar: Feb. 16
Armstrong County Senior Centers All centers are closed Monday for Presidents Day. Apollo Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m., bingo. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesday and Thursday: bingo. The...
