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2 earthquakes recorded about a hundred miles from Pittsburgh
Two earthquakes occurred about a hundred miles southwest of Pittsburgh this week near the same southeastern Ohio town. A 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred just after 4 a.m. Tuesday about a mile away from Pleasant City — a 0.18-square-mile village east of Columbus. A 3.4 magnitude was recorded near the area...
Brackenridge eyes 3 roads for summer paving project
Brackenridge Council has narrowed a list of streets to be paved this summer. It’s short but covers a lot of ground. This year’s road improvement project will target portions of First Avenue, Union Avenue and Prospect Street. Borough officials said they expect to approve the project to go out for...
PennDOT work in Westmoreland to close road in Mt. Pleasant Township, restrict traffic on I-70
PennDOT projects will result in a road closure and detour in Mt. Pleasant Township and lane restrictions on Interstate 70 beginning Monday. Closure of a section of Route 982, between Double Hill Road and Claypike Road/Kecksburg Road in Mt. Pleasant Township, is expected to continue through early June. The closure...
As data centers spread, their leaders push for transparency, consistency in state regulations
Last year, Duquesne Light Co.’s network service peak load was nearly 2,700 megawatts. And a hyperscale data center commonly ranges from 60 megawatts to several hundred megawatts, according to C. James Davis, director of rates, energy procurement and federal affairs at Duquesne Light. “A single data center could account for...
Morning Roundup: Liberty Tunnel overnight lane closure extended
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, April 25: PennDOT extends Liberty Tunnel closures The state Department of Transportation will continue its overnight lane closures of Pittsburgh’s Liberty Tunnel starting Sunday night. The tunnel has been under a partial lane closure from 8 p.m. to...
The Stroller, April 25, 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. 5K race and vendor...
Frazer could see luxury senior living near Pittsburgh Mills
A proposal to bring what’s billed as luxury living for older adults is creeping forward in Frazer. Described as the “Pittsburgh Mills Active Adult” community, it would target those 55 and older in a five-parcel area along Butler-Logan Road adjacent to the Pittsburgh Mills mall. Foxlane Homes at Pittsburgh LLC...
Long-awaited Route 356 widening project has some property owners in limbo
On warm afternoons, James Buchanan likes to turn on the radio, crack a beer and watch the cars go by from his garage where Route 356 and Bear Creek Road meet. The entertainment amps up around rush hour, when shoppers and commuters pour onto the highway cutting through Buffalo Township...
Development key issue for Lower Burrell Council candidates
Business growth and development are priorities identified for Lower Burrell by all three candidates seeking two seats on city council. Incumbent Councilman David Stoltz and newcomers Lance Anthony and Carley Logan are running for council on the Republican ballot. No Democrats filed as candidates for the primary, so it’s likely...
5 things to know about Supercross in Pittsburgh
Off-road motorcycle riders are set to compete in the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Saturday inside Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium. The elite riders — including Jett Lawrence, Cooper Webb and Haiden Deegan — will vie for the title of Supercross Champion. Beaver County’s Brian ‘JR’ Saunier, a Hopewell Area High...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 25-27
There’s so much to do and so little time this weekend. Slow down and have some fun at one of these events happening all around town. August Wilson Block Party Celebrate the birthday of the esteemed late Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson with Saturday’s block party. Held at the August Wilson...
Ligonier Township planning board recommends allowing mid-May opening for Country Market
The Ligonier Township Planning Commission is recommending that township supervisors modify a conditional-use permit, which would allow the popular Ligonier Country Market to open as planned May 17. The supervisors will hear testimony on the matter at a formal hearing set for 7 p.m. Tuesday. The planning board unanimously agreed...
Throngs come out for 1st Greensburg Night Market of the season
The Greensburg Night Market returned for a seventh season Thursday, on a perfect April evening that drew a large crowd to South Pennsylvania Avenue. This season, more than 150 food, beverage, art and craft vendors will participate, stretching across four blocks — between West Otterman and West Fourth streets —...
Pittsburgh official’s ‘horrible’ social media posts raise ire of police union ahead of contract talks
The union representing most Pittsburgh police officers says it will not negotiate a new contract with a top city official who has posted on social media comments about defunding the police. In a letter dated Wednesday, union President Bob Swartzwelder told Mayor Ed Gainey he should appoint someone else to...
Murrysville area: Used book sale, summer concerts in Export, and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Used book sale The Murrysville Community Library and local branch of the American Association of University Women will host their annual used book sale May 1-3. The sale will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 and 2, and 9:30...
Westmoreland drug court moves into new era; founding judge honored
Westmoreland County’s drug court has entered a new era. Its two founding judges, who have presided over the program since its inception a decade ago, have now relinquished their roles in the program that has seen 94 graduates. Common Pleas Court Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio announced Thursday the end of her...
Norwin area: Plant sale, bus trip and art classes
Plant sale planned The Irwin Garden Club plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon May 17 at the Norwin Public Library, Caruthers Lane, Irwin. Perennials and gently-used garden items will be for sale. Cash only will be accepted on all transactions. The sale will be held, rain...
PennDOT pipe replacements close roads near Jeannette, West Newton
Replacement of underground pipes is triggering closures of one road on the outskirts of Jeannette and another east of West Newton. Closure of a section of Penn Adamsburg Road in Hempfield, between Gratz Street and Julie Dean Lane, is set to begin Friday, according to PennDOT. State maintenance crews will...
Was O’Connor’s debate story true about ambulance breakdown?
As the ambulance climbed hilly Madeline Street last week in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood, racing to a man in cardiac arrest, a dashboard coolant light blinked on. The driver for Medic 12 requested a backup ambulance out of an “abundance of caution,” according to Emily Bourne, a Pittsburgh public safety spokesperson....
Flowering dogwood tree distribution set in Jeannette
Free flowering dogwood tree saplings will be handed out April 30 in Jeannette. The West Penn Power Green Team has 250 saplings to give away in honor of Earth Day. The saplings, which will have white flowers, will be available from 9 a.m. until noon at the community garden at...
Penn Middle students bring cult classic film turned musical ‘Mean Girls Jr.’ to stage
Penn Middle School student Felice Hutchison has learned there is more to the movie-turned-musical “Mean Girls” than the title may imply. Hutchison is one of dozens of Penn Middle students who have rehearsed since November for their performance of “Mean Girls Jr.,” slated for April 25 to 27 in the...
Troopers find 13 pounds of cocaine hidden in SUV after traffic stop on Pa. Turnpike
State police reported finding on Wednesday 13 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden in an SUV while it was traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike through Westmoreland County. Troopers estimated the street value of the drugs at $150,000. A trooper who was monitoring westbound traffic in Mt. Pleasant Township around 1 p.m....
Pittsburgh man accused of burning girlfriend with hot iron
A Pittsburgh man who police say attacked his girlfriend with a hot iron, burning her over about 60% of her body, was arrested Thursday morning. Burton L. Byrd, 55, of Pittsburgh’s Perry South neighborhood, is charged with various crimes including aggravated assault, kidnapping, intimidation of witnesses or victims and unlawful...
Free Chamber concert in Tarentum to provide ‘backyard arts’
A Tarentum church will offer a free chamber music concert Sunday to “build community” and provide arts in “our own backyard,” organizers said. Central Presbyterian Church will partner with the Academy String Quartet and special guest Linda Fisher on bassoon. The concert is at 2 p.m. “The minute you say...
Demolition of former SCI Greensburg prison begins
Now that demolition at the former SCI Greensburg prison is getting underway, Hempfield officials are ready to look at the property’s future. Township supervisors could begin discussions this summer on how to reuse the 96-acre site off Route 119 between Greensburg and Youngwood. “We need to start that,” said Supervisor...
