Doug Emhoff warns Pittsburgh that antisemitism will get worse if Trump is electedVideo
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff warned Pittsburgh Jews that former President Donald Trump and his movement will inflame antisemitism to a fever pitch if Trump is elected president. Emhoff, who is Jewish, is the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president. He spoke for 20 minutes in...
UPMC Western Psych nurses ratify contract, averting threatened strike
Nurses at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital will be the first in UPMC to have a minimum hourly pay rate over $40 under a new three-year contract, union officials say. A tentative agreement between UPMC and SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania was reached Thursday, said Marah McDonald, a nurse and member of the...
Former President Bill Clinton to stump for Harris in Westmoreland County
Former President Bill Clinton will make three appearances Tuesday in Western Pennsylvania as the race for the White House reaches the homestretch. Clinton is scheduled to appear at events at the University of Pittsburgh’s Greensburg campus and in McKeesport and Johnstown on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign. It’s a race...
Hampton girls excel at riding waves, even on Allegheny RiverVideo
Once everyone and everything is ready to go, a motorboat surges forward, pulling a tow rope. As the speed increases, a person holding the rope rises from the water to stand atop a specially designed board. Eventually, he or she drops the line and starts riding the waves generated by...
Demolition of Plum’s old borough building underway
Demolition of Plum’s former borough building is underway. The work is being done by Massarelli Excavating & Demolition, which at $64,890 had submitted the lowest of six bids. In addition to tearing down the borough’s former offices at 4575 New Texas Road, which the borough moved out of almost two...
Hempfield man pleads guilty to murder-for-hire plot against sister
A Hempfield man faces up to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to hire a hitman to kill his sister. Police said Peter Cute, 64, met with undercover detectives and offered to pay them $1,000 to murder his estranged sister, who he claimed prevented him...
Highland Park restaurant to close
Park Bruges on Bryant Street in Highland Park will close its doors for good in the coming months. The announcement was posted on the French-inspired bistro restaurant’s Facebook page Monday, saying a new restaurant concept will take its place. “While a hard decision for us, it was made easier by...
New Kensington woman released from jail accused of assaulting 2 teen boys
A New Kensington woman released from the Westmoreland County jail while awaiting trial in an assault case is accused of assaulting two teenage boys on Sunday. Rita Marie Woody, 33, was released from the jail Oct. 4 after posting $10,000 bail, according to court records. New Kensington police charged her...
Dick’s Sporting Goods expected to fill vacant Waterworks anchor spot
It appears another big-name national tenant will fill the vacant Walmart anchor space at The Waterworks. Dick’s Sporting Goods is expected to open in the 80,000-square-foot store, according to The Business Times. J.J. Gumberg Co. spokeswoman Mara Mrvos confirmed a new tenant is coming to The Waterworks but declined to...
Springdale Township residents will receive water bills late but no late fees due
Springdale Township residents worried about paying late fees for water bills they have not received yet can rest easy. The township commissioners said Thursday that residents have not received water bills or are getting them late this month because of the new meter reading and billing system the township is...
Tarentum police seeking help to identify Par Mar robber
Police are seeking help to identify the person who robbed a Par Mar Gas station on Saturday in Brackenridge. Police posted a video of the incident to Facebook. The incident happened at about 7:40 p.m. at the gas station’s convenience store near ATI at Mile Lock Lane and First Avenue....
Costco salmon, chicken street tacos recalled due to listeria concerns
Issues with listeria contaminating consumer foods continue. Costco is the latest retailer affected. It issued a recall on its Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon, and the Food and Drug Administration recalled selected Sprouts Farmers Market Chicken Street Taco kits, which are sold at Costco. Costco customers were informed of the salmon...
Judge sentences Munhall man to 25-50 years in toddler fentanyl death
Help was as close as a phone call, an internet search or just stopping by a police station or hospital. But, the judge told James Kraft, he chose none of those. Instead, Kraft remained trapped in his addiction, living in a Munhall apartment strewn with thousands of empty stamp bags...
Norwin library opts out of state grant for renovation project
The Norwin Public Library in Irwin will not accept a $456,060 state grant for a remodeling project because labor costs required by the grant would increase the price for the interior renovations, the library director said. The library will opt out of a Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority grant under the...
Sewickely Township moves closer to getting new library
Heather Jenkner of North Huntingdon took her son, Lukas, 4, to the Sewickley Township Public Library in Herminie for story time for pre-schoolers last week with the hope that in a year or so, she might be taking him to a new facility. “It’ll be more space for the kids...
Man dead following South Huntingdon tractor trailer crash
A South Huntingdon man died early Monday morning following a two-vehicle collision along Route 981 in the township. Steven J. Fryman, 30, collided head-on with a tractor trailer around 4:40 a.m., said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Kalee Barnhart. In a news release, troopers said the tractor-trailer left its eastbound lane...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Oct. 28, 2024
Thanksgiving food drive in Oakmont The Hummel family will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving food drive at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakmont starting Nov. 1. The most-needed donations are flour, sugar, canned pumpkin, canned sweet potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, nonperishable canned goods, turkey gravy, canned...
In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of Oct. 28, 2024
South Arts hosts artist market South Arts Pittsburgh will host a two-day artist market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 at the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park. The market includes local vendors displaying and selling their work on the first...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Oct. 28, 2024 and beyond
Chartiers Valley personnel moves Chartiers Valley school directors approved some personnel moves during their meetings Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. Hirings include Emily Barbor, a four-hour general worker at the primary school; Mackenzie Haines, psychologist; Heather Chickis, secretary at the high school; Dexter Lopez, skilled trade electrician; Carolyn McElhany, 4-hour...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Oct. 28, 2024
Penn Hills EMS paramedic who died on duty honored by state Paramedic Nicholas A. Theofilis was named among the 12 recipients of the inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder Award on Oct. 21. The inaugural award, announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro, was open to members of law enforcement, fire, corrections and...
The Stroller, Oct. 28, 2024: 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. Shoe collection to benefit...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Oct. 28, 2024
Improvements eyed at Dorseyville fire station Fox Chapel officials are seeking $650,000 in Statewide Local Share Assessment grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to make improvements to the Dorseyville fire station. Borough Manager Gary Koehler said upgrades will include a new roof, a higher door and an addition to...
Community, worshippers continue to ‘heal together’ on anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
If kindness can counteract one incalculable act of hate, that spirit was alive in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community Sunday, six years after the worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history claimed 11 people in a Squirrel Hill synagogue. Even before an evening ceremony honoring victims of the Tree of Life mass shooting...
Vehicle accident in Parks results in house fire
A vehicle struck a tree in the area of 1000 Dime Road in Parks Sunday afternoon injuring the driver and catching a nearby house on fire, according to emergency dispatch. Multiple fire departments responded to the accident, which was reported at about 2:33 p.m., an Armstrong County dispatch supervisor said....
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Oct. 17-23, 2024
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...
