Gainey, O’Connor trade barbs over campaign money from GOP donors
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Monday slammed his opponent in the upcoming Democratic mayoral primary race for accepting campaign donations from Republicans. But Gainey acknowledged he’s taken money from GOP contributors, too. His challenger, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, said he’s proud to have gathered a diverse array of voters...
Developer of upscale 55-plus housing to pitch Frazer plan
A developer seeking to build upscale 55-plus housing in Frazer is expected to present its plan Tuesday. Foxlane Homes is scheduled to have a conditional use hearing at the start of the township supervisors meeting, after which the board could vote on the project, Supervisor/Secretary Lori Ziencik said. The public...
Man accused of attacking Arnold landlord after breaking into woman’s apartment
Police responded to an Arnold apartment building Friday night after a city officer heard a man attacking its landlord over the phone, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case. Police charged Joseph Anthony Rodrigue, 20, with felony counts of aggravated assault, burglary and criminal trespass and misdemeanor charges...
3 charged after drive-by shooting in Mt. Pleasant Township
Three men were jailed Monday on $500,000 bail each after, state police said, they were involved in a drive-by shooting in Mt. Pleasant Township. A home on Poker Road, just off Route 982 in the village of Mammoth, was damaged by bullets while people were inside, police said. The front...
Uncertainty swirling for university researchers impacted by proposed NIH cuts
Democrats and university officials say uncertainty is rampant after proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health, and fear the move could cost the region thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars. About 21,000 jobs are supported by NIH funding in the state, according to figures cited by...
10 Japanese exchange students to attend Shaler Area High School classes in March
Hailing from Niigata High School on Japan’s western coast, 10 Japanese students attended three days of classes at Shaler Area High School. The students, mostly third-year high schoolers, sat in on science, technology, engineering and math classes from March 10-12 in an effort to learn more about American STEM education....
West Deer VFDs say state grants help lighten financial burden
West Deer Fire Chief Luke Raynovich breathes a sigh of relief with every dollar donated to his department. “It takes some of the financial burden off,” said Raynovich, chief of West Deer No. 1. “With the fire department being volunteer, there is always stress with money and needing to update...
Landlords and Vandergrift officials clash over proposed rental licensing fee hike
Vandergrift won’t be able to hike its rental licensing fee without a fight. Some local landlords say increasing the annual cost to register their units from $50 to $200 will eat into their already slim margins and inflate rents, ultimately harming their most vulnerable tenants. “I am all for the...
4 escape injury in Frazer rollover
Four occupants of an overturned pickup truck late Sunday in Frazer appear to have escaped injury, according to officials. No cause for the crash was available early Monday. Frazer police Chief Aaron Scott said the report was not yet complete. Frazer and East Deer volunteer fire departments were called at...
New Hempfield municipal complex connection will extend to Five Star Trail
While construction at Hempfield’s new municipal complex continues, the township was awarded a $1.76 million state grant that will connect the site to the Five Star Trail. Township Manager Aaron Siko said the money will be spent to realign Spruce Street and create a shared lane for bicycles along Rugh...
Quaker Valley senior soars to new heights with rare Scouting milestone
A Quaker Valley High School senior has 138 reasons to celebrate. Liam Welge, 18, recently “aged out” from his Boy Scout experience with Scouting America, but not before earning every scouting merit badge possible. “It rarely happens,” said Welge. “I did it because it gives you a little bit of...
Pitt-Greensburg reading initiative to focus on mental health as anxiety, loneliness remain high
It’s not uncommon for Sheila Confer to hear that her students at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg are struggling with their mental health. An assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies and Academic Village director, Confer has noticed an uptick in mental health conversations with her students. It’s particularly the case during...
Veteran businesswoman finds success, satisfaction with specialty gift shop in Aspinwall
Rosie Welsh knows how to think pink. The Fox Chapel native and lifelong resident has perfected showcasing pink as the signature color of Rosebud’s, a specialty gift shop in Aspinwall’s historic business district. “Somebody told me on day one that if I made it for five years, then I’d made...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust plan calls for expanded programs, theater, event suite upgrades
Benjamin Luczak estimates the Westmoreland Cultural Trust has invested more than $1 million recently in upgrades and repairs at The Palace Theatre. Luczak, CEO of the trust, expects it will make even more capital improvements at the Greensburg venue, as set forth in the nonprofit’s new three-year strategic plan. The...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of March 3, 2025
Plum fire department fish fries The Holiday Park, Logans Ferry and Renton volunteer fire departments will have fish fries on Fridays during Lent, from March 7 to Good Friday, April 18. Holiday Park will have lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of March 3, 2025
Blood drive set at high school Vitalant is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 27 at Penn Hills High School, one of dozens of blood drives the group is holding in the Pittsburgh area this month. Donors who participate at any of these sites will...
Morning Roundup: Man shot in Homewood North; 4 injured in Ross crash
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, March 3: Man shot in Homewood North Police said a man was shot late Saturday night in Pittsburgh’s Homewood North neighborhood after several blocks were hit with a barrage of gunfire. Officers were dispatched just before midnight to...
The Stroller, March 3, 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. Burrell Bucs Hockey raising...
In wake of York shooting, security experts see no perfect cure for hospital violence
When Andy Armenta learned of the hostage situation unfolding at UPMC Memorial hospital in York County, he immediately thought of his brush with hospital violence 25 years ago in California. Armenta, a biomedical engineer, was on the first floor of West Anaheim Medical Center the morning of Sept. 15, 1999,...
CDC estimates flu vaccine effectiveness as cases slam the region
This year’s flu vaccine has been effective overall against the current strains of the virus, despite cases and hospitalizations surging in the region, according to the latest federal data. About 54.9% of the influenza A H3N2 strains — which is causing about half of all cases this season — is...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
53rd seedling sale under way for spring The North Area Environmental Council is planning its 53rd annual seedling sale. The sale offers a variety of noninvasive plants and trees to add to the beauty and natural habitat of one’s backyard and the ecological health of the region. The following seedlings,...
Lenten fish fry season is back; here are few spots to reel in a meal
The start of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, and there are plenty of places in the region to seek a seafood dinner on Fridays. Here are a few of them. A.W. Beattie Career Center About 80 students from around the North Hills will serve lunch at A.W. Beattie Career Center...
Craft, food vendors turn out for St. Patrick’s Day pop-up market in Greensburg
Visitors to the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center’s St. Patrick’s Day-themed pop-up market Sunday may have been surprised to see a hearse parked in front of the building. The vehicle was attached to a vintage Scotty trailer, where The Coffin Bean & Co. owner Jen Mullins prepared coffee and tea...
Pedestrian walking on roadway in Rostraver flown to hospital after being hit by vehicle
A pedestrian in Rostraver was airlifted to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle Saturday night while walking in a roadway, according to Rostraver Township Police. The collision occurred on Route 51 near its intersection with Webster Hollow Road shortly before 10 p.m., police said. The pedestrian was walking...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Feb. 20-26, 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...
