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Nonprofit theater group will host ‘An Evening of One Acts’ in Latrobe

Anastasia Jaeger believes in living a well-rounded life. For her, part of that involves a return to the acting she did in her younger days. “I think it can push you out of your comfort zone a little bit, which is something I believe people should do,” said Jaeger, 28,...
Franklin Regional Thespians solve a wealthy man’s murder in ‘The Westing Game’

Sam Westing is dead. And whichever one of his neighbors solves his murders will get his inheritance. So goes “The Westing Game,” the play that members of the Franklin Regional Thespians will stage Oct. 24, 26, and 27. And for most of them, it’s a familiar story. “Almost all the...
Then & Now: A look back at The Herald footprint

Here’s a spot that thousands of people pass by each day at the corner of Fox Chapel and Freeport roads in O’Hara. It might surprise some to learn the property has a lively history, dating back to the 1800s when it housed The Meadows estate of U.S. Sen. James Ross....
Firefighters use foam to snuff out persistent smoke from hay bales in Hempfield

Greensburg and Hempfield fire crews Thursday put an end to smoldering from a fire that destroyed a storage barn Saturday afternoon at a Hempfield equestrian center. The fire briefly closed a section of Business Route 66 Saturday and ravaged a storage barn after a stubborn fire broke out, burning about...
PPG to lay off 1,800 employees as paints and coatings maker aims to cut costs; local effect unclear

NEW YORK — PPG Industries plans to lay off about 1,800 employees amid efforts to cut costs, with the paints and coatings maker also inking a deal to sell a sizeable chunk of its architectural business. Pittsburgh-based PPG said Thursday the job cuts would primarily impact positions in the U.S....
North Allegheny middle schoolers present ‘Into the Woods Jr.’

Beanstalk Jack, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood, not to mention a vengeful witch, will be converging on the stage in this year’s middle school fall musical of “Into the Woods Jr.,” to be held at North Allegheny Senior High School. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 16...
Winning smiles, winning game at 2024 Penn Hills homecoming

The Penn Hills varsity football team hosted the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils at Yuhas McGinley for the first time in 17 years for the district’s 2024 homecoming game Oct. 11. During the game, between the first and second quarters, Penn Hills alumni who were being inducted into the Penn Hills...
TribLive recognized by Keystone Media with 37 awards, sweepstakes honor

The TribLive staff was recognized with 37 awards as well as the Sweepstakes and Outstanding News Operation first place award at the Keystone Media Awards Luncheon on Thursday. The event, which recognizes the best of Pennsylvania journalism by presenting the Keystone Media Awards and News Organization of the Year awards,...
Program based in North Hills helps students on career paths

Students attending the new CDG Leadership Academy, a six-week, diverse interactive venture beginning Nov. 4, may find help in figuring out what to do after graduation. At least that’s the goal of Dave Gray, founder and owner of CDG Sports, a youth sports and recreation company, and program partner Wendy...
Howl-O-Ween event connects locals with animal rescue groups

Costumed pups and their owners dodged the rain Oct. 12 for a Dog Night of Howl-O-Ween event at Steel Goat Marketplace in Penn Hills. Local animal rescue organizations were on hand to provide information about their offerings, including the Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania Rescue, PAWSitive Voice, A Little...
Monroeville resident receives president’s award at conference

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History held its 109th national conference last month at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. More than 600 historians, scholars, educators, artists and civic leaders were in attendance. The arts and social justice were this year’s themes. Each year,...
Pittsburgh rapper Frzy helps Monroeville school kick-start bullying prevention month

I am kind, and I’m a friend to everyone all day I’ll make you feel powerful with kind things that I say! — “No Bullies” lyrics October is National Bullying Prevention Month and to kick-start University Park Elementary’s anti bullying campaign, Pittsburgh rapper Harvey “Frzy” Daniels visited the Monroeville school...
Unity Cemetery to host Revolutionary War reenactor, is subject of art exhibit

Unity Cemetery’s 250th anniversary is being celebrated this month through artistic impressions and a historical program. There are 32 Revolutionary War veterans buried at the cemetery in Unity. On Saturday, an historical reenactor will be on hand to bring to life the experiences of such local soldiers. Tom Klingensmith, who...
North Allegheny senior earns all-state award in speech and debate

Tina Wisniewski, a 12th grader at North Allegheny Senior High School and recipient of an all-state award for speech and debate, doesn’t let obstacles get in her way. Despite a genetic disease she’s been battling since birth, Wisniewski has received multiple recognitions in forensics, including being one of only two...
Greater Latrobe moves ahead with $2.6M stadium project as teachers contract talks continue

Greater Latrobe School Board is moving forward with an estimated $2.6 million upgrade to the running track and other features at Memorial Stadium, but one board member and at least one parent think the district should delay that investment. Parent Josh Cunningham, who also is a teacher at the nearby...
Fox Chapel Area Newcomers Club marks 50 years building connections

When Rita Ruscetti moved to O’Hara in the mid-1980s, she connected with new friends in no time. It was easy, she said, as a member of the Fox Chapel Area Newcomer’s Club, which hosted a slew of dinner parties, scavenger hunts and card games for people adjusting to life in...

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