State says it plans to issue air quality permit to Tenaska power plant
State regulators say they will issue an air quality permit to the natural gas-fired power plant in South Huntingdon, despite objections from environmental organizations that say issues should be fixed before the permit is approved. The Department of Environmental Protection has stated it will issue a Title V air quality...
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream teams up with Daugherty Orchards of Murrysville
Chad Townsend of Fox Chapel grew up eating frozen Ho Ho cakes, courtesy of his late grandmother, Mildred Trau. That love of noshing on frozen treats would later inspire Townsend to hone his ice cream-making skills and later open Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream, based in Pittsburgh. Mildred, or “Millie” was...
‘College GameDay’ sets stage in Pittsburgh as Panthers prepare to face the Fighting Irish
It’s official: ESPN’s “College GameDay” has arrived in the Steel City. Crew members from one of the sports network’s marquee shows flew into Pittsburgh Monday to lay the groundwork for this weekend’s televised football matchup between Pitt and Notre Dame, ESPN spokeswoman Amanda Brooks told TribLive. The crew quickly started...
Unity Army retiree, recruiter recounts tales of sacrifice at Latrobe Veterans Day program
Frigid temperatures on Tuesday canceled plans for Latrobe’s annual Veterans Day parade, but that didn’t stop the community from recognizing local men and women who have donned military uniforms. Veterans, their supporters and local officials gathered inside the Latrobe American Legion post to hear keynote speaker retired Army Master Sgt....
Fender-bender leaves vehicle hanging out of UPMC parking garage
A fender-bender in a Pittsburgh parking garage Tuesday pushed one car through a concrete barrier, leaving the vehicle hanging over the sidewalk several stories below. A driver rear-ended a parked vehicle in a UPMC parking garage on Aiken Avenue in the city’s Shadyside neighborhood, a UPMC spokesperson told TribLive. That...
Greensburg expected to hold tax rate as decision on garage grant is delayed
Greensburg is expected to hold the line on property taxes in 2026. “There’s no tax increase,” Councilman Randy Finfrock said. “We have no plans on changing that at all.” Although the rate is expected to stay at 27.95 mills, the city plans in 2026 to redirect some of the expected...
VFW post hosts Veterans Day ceremony after chilly parade in Lower Burrell
Snow flurried and the temperature lingered around the freezing mark at 11 a.m. Tuesday but that didn’t stop veterans, first responders, local residents and students from marching down Leechburg Road in Lower Burrell’s annual Veterans Day Parade. A brief Veterans Day ceremony, complete with rifle salute from a seven-man honor...
Pittsburgh man charged with attempting to solicit sex with preteen girl
A Pittsburgh man and business executive is accused of attempting to solicit sex with a preteen girl. Eric T. Gillespie, 57, is charged with using an online chat platform in an attempt to arrange a meeting with the girl in Lebanon County. State Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Monday that...
Former Plum Burger King demolished; owner searching for tenant
A building once occupied by Burger King in Plum has been demolished as the property owners search for a new occupant for the lot. Located at the corner of Golden Mile Highway and New Texas Road, the building had been home to the Burger King for decades until the restaurant...
Retiring St. Margaret Foundation president fundraised $19 million for projects
Mary Lee Gannon finds peace in gardening. As president of the nonprofit St. Margaret Foundation, Gannon spearheaded a $364,000 fundraising campaign to add a colorful plot of perennials, a fountain, rocking chairs and a swing on the campus of UPMC St. Margaret near Aspinwall. “I was comforted to know we...
The Stroller, Nov. 11, 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. Pumpkins and gourd collection...
Brackenridge residents call for stricter code enforcement
Brackenridge resident Heather Artman wants more bite, less bark from council regarding code violations across the borough. The Horner Street resident questioned why some residents appear to get away with letting their grass grow too high or leaving their trash cans out 24/7. “It might seem like a minor issue,...
Irwin police expected to get new guns
Irwin Borough Council is expected to approve a request for six duty weapons for the police department, ensuring officers will have new, standardized equipment. The anticipated approval is for six duty weapons and two holsters from Witmer Public Safety Group Inc. of Coatsville for $6,074. The cost is discounted for...
Westmoreland Airport Authority authorizes loan to keep funds available for terminal expansion
Westmoreland County Airport Authority is taking out a $2.9 million bridge loan to keep payments flowing to contractors for the terminal expansion project at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Expected funding from a $6.2 million state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant has been delayed. Monzo couldn’t say whether the recent state...
Fire destroys barn at horse ranch near Scottdale; 6 horses rescued safely
Six horses were rescued from a barn at a horse ranch near Scottdale Monday as it was destroyed in a fire, said East Huntingdon Fire Chief Brian Kite. “The horses were rescued by the owners,” he said. “They went in the barn and got them all out.” The fire was...
3-vehicle crash in Fayette County kills 3
Part of Route 40 was closed in Fayette County on Monday evening after a crash that killed three people, according to state police. According to state police, the three-vehicle crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. near Dark Hollow Road and Youghiogheny River Lake in Henry Clay Township. An eastbound truck...
Pittsburgh councilwoman expresses ‘buyer’s remorse’ over $6M master plan
Pittsburgh City Council members on Monday lambasted city planners over a $6 million comprehensive plan meant to guide zoning and development through 2050. “I think what you’re hearing is a lot of buyer’s remorse,” Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, D-West End, said. She was one of three members who voted against the...
5 takeaways about Pittsburgh’s 2026 budget proposal
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Monday released his final budget proposal, which would not raise taxes, lay off workers or cut city services. The $678 million operating and $100 million capital budgets for 2026 will be the topic of a series of City Council meetings in the coming weeks. Whatever...
Traffic and parking restrictions to begin Tuesday morning in Verona
Street parking and traffic patterns will temporarily change on some Verona streets starting Tuesday morning. Sewer line repairs will be conducted along Center Avenue, necessitating parking restrictions and flaggers to facilitate traffic flow, according to the Verona Police Department. Parking will be prohibited along both sides of Center Avenue from...
Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal set to open
Pittsburgh International Airport will open its new terminal next week as part of a $1.7 billion modernization project. After four years of construction, the new terminal will be open to travelers on Nov. 18. “This is a new day for our region. This is an airport built for Pittsburgh, by...
1st snow of season hits Seven Springs
The first snowflakes of the season landed on the slopes of Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Somerset County Monday morning. A thin layer of ice lined the tree branches across the 285-acre property, according to photos from the resort. Blades of grass poked through the light dusting of snow coating...
Court decision allows Pittsburgh zoo to continue elephant transfer
An Allegheny County judge has denied a petition to stop the transfer of two of Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s younger elephants to a breeding facility. In October, the Nonhuman Rights Project, a Washington, D.C.-based animal-rights nonprofit, sued Zoological Society of Pittsburgh and zoo President and CEO Jeremy Goodman, demanding the...
Inmate identified who died at Allegheny County Jail during ‘medical emergency’
An incarcerated person who died Monday at the Allegheny County Jail has been identified. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office report released Wednesday evening lists the deceased as Nathan Piernik, 38, of Glenshaw. The cause and manner of his death was not listed. He died after housing-unit staff called a medical...
Phages to the rescue? Pitt lab develops viruses to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Bacteria-killing viruses built from scratch in a University of Pittsburgh lab could be a breakthrough in the battle against fearsome antibiotic-resistant infections. Pitt biotechnology researcher Graham Hatfull spearheaded the development of the viruses made entirely of synthetic genetic material in a study set for publication this week in the Proceedings...
Appellate court panel sides with striking Post-Gazette workers; PG will appeal decision
A federal appeals court panel on Monday ruled in favor of striking journalists at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, possibly heralding an end to a long and bitter labor dispute that led newspaper staffers to walk the picket line for more than three years. The decision by three judges on the U.S....
