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...
Pickleball Club serves up campus camaraderie at Fox Chapel Area High SchoolVideo
If you thought pickleball was only for the older set, guess again. Young whippersnappers have taken up the sport and are loving it, too. Just ask Fox Chapel Area senior Peter Mascilli, 17. The O’Hara resident started an on-campus pickleball club at the high school to deflect boredom and promote...
Springdale teen creating a ‘scene of our community’ for mural outside library
At first, Ariana Caltagarone wasn’t sure if she wanted to take on painting a 459-square-foot mural on the wall leading up to the Springdale Free Public Library. The library had requested proposals for a mural, and her mom, Melissa, encouraged her to apply. But the 16-year-old from Springdale Township had...
Podcast: Changing dynamics of Black voters in Allegheny County
Last week, Pittsburgh’s Hill District hosted the Freedom Is at Stake GOTV Bus Tour, making a stop at Freedom Corner. The event aimed to mobilize voters and emphasize the critical importance of participating in elections. With the support of organizations like Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Urban League of Greater...
Palace Theatre hosts free trunk-or-treat, haunted history tour for the first time
The “trunk-or-treat” event has exploded in popularity over the past decade, with shopping centers, nonprofits and even car dealerships getting in on the action. The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will host its first trunk-or-treat on Halloween, but it will take place alongside a heaping helping of haunted local history. “This...
Westmoreland happenings: Dollhouse show, art exhibit, Polish platter dinner, more
Art • A collection of paintings created by local artists to celebrate the 250th nniversary of Unity Cemetery and Chapel will be on display through Oct. 28 at the Latrobe Art Center, 819 Ligonier St. Admission is free. A reception will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at...
Jeannette man charged after incident at Westmoreland County prison
A Westmoreland County Prison guard had a concussion and shoulder injury after police said he was attacked by an inmate, according to court papers. Westmoreland County detectives reported watching a video of the Aug. 28 incident in which Jericho M. Dechicchis, 23, of Jeannette, was seen in a processing room...
Morning Roundup: 3 firefighters injured in Ross blaze; 2nd gun found this week at Pittsburgh airport
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Oct. 17: 3 firefighters injured in Ross blaze A smoky fire at a Ross auto service station Wednesday evening sent three firefighters to a hospital with minor injuries, Trib news partner WTAE reported. The blaze at Tao’s Auto...
Pedestrian killed by vehicle in Jefferson Hills
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Jefferson Hills on Wednesday evening, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Jessica Schroeder, 26, of West Elizabeth was on foot on Route 837 in front of the Shop N Go convenience store at 7:30 p.m. when she was...
Escalating medication errors pose grave risks for Pennsylvania patients
A Pittsburgh-area woman died after having an allergic reaction to an antibiotic she was given not once, but twice, during surgery to repair a hernia. During the first surgery, the procedure was halted because of the allergic reaction. The second time, the surgeon insisted she get the antibiotic because he...
Window manufacturer’s student exchange program emphasizes the importance of skilled trade jobsVideo
High schools have made a concerted effort in recent years to introduce students to the skilled trades and make them aware of well-paying career opportunities that do not require a college degree. A Penn Township company is taking that concept international. Ventana USA, a custom window manufacturer, is working with...
Police regionalization makes progress in Leechburg, other communities
After months of discussion, the committee exploring a merger of Leechburg and nearby police departments is in what one committee member called “the last mile” of deciding the future of policing there. A draft charter agreement that would define how a merged police department would operate was presented to Leechburg...
