Gaming-based mental health counseling to be introduced at Greensburg event
Playing video games allows Rob Hamilton, Westmoreland County’s director of human services, to disconnect from the stress and anxiety of everyday life. “It challenges my mind differently than maybe my everyday stressors might,” he said. He and licensed professional counselor Steve Kuniak are hoping to create a pilot program for...
School administrators discuss Pa.’s teacher shortage, working to add to educator ranks
Not so long ago, Hampton School District Superintendent Michael Loughead wasn’t concerned about the pool of teacher candidates when it came time to fill a spot. “We have a successful district, we pay our teachers well, and at one time we were lucky enough to have 1,000 people apply for...
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez touts importance of young voters at Pittsburgh rally
Progressive firebrand U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied with hundreds Sunday in Pittsburgh, urging young people to vote and reminding them of their key role in deciding the presidential race. Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York and one of the youngest members of Congress, spoke for about 15 minutes in a...
Tailgating times: Steelers fans celebrate the home opener on Pittsburgh’s North Shore
Sofia Massaro Young and Bill Young were married on Saturday at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District. Their reception was held at the pristine Oakmont Country Club. What better way to finish the celebratory weekend than at the biggest party in Pittsburgh — a home-opener tailgate outside...
Organizers pleased with jump in attendance as Bigfoot tales and tours complement Derry Railroad Days
The legend of Bigfoot and the storied history of railroads don’t typically have anything in common. In Derry Borough, they do now. Organizers of Derry Railroad Days this year dipped a toe into the mysterious world of Bigfoot’s supposed presence in the area. Festival board member Nathan Bundy said the...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Sept. 12-18, 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...
Donora man dies in Fayette County crash
A Donora man was killed in a head-on crash late Saturday in Fayette County, according to state police. Troopers said Quinte Lamar Brown, 26, was driving a Chevrolet Cobalt on Brownsville Road in Jefferson Township just before 11 p.m. when an oncoming Chevrolet Silverado crossed the center line and collided...
Dormont motorcyclist dies after collision with car
A Dormont man was killed late Saturday when his motorcycle and a vehicle collided, according to Allegheny County Police and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The crash was reported around 10:45 p.m. near the intersection of Pioneer and West Liberty avenues in Dormont. Christian Sluka, 23, was critically injured and...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Aleppo We Buy Homes Pittsburgh LLC sold property at 103 Berdine Drive to Jeremy Carter and Taylor Timmons for $352,000. Sheila Lenehan trustee sold property at 110 Shady Lake Drive to Rebecca Cady trustee for $205,000. James Gregory trustee sold property at 406 Timber Ln to Douglas and Susan McMillin...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Aspinwall Kindred Properties LLC sold property at 406 Maple Ave. to CABNME LLC for $433,000. Etna Ryan David Miller sold property at 14 Fischer Ave. to Jessup Hoover and Sarah Jade Corbett for $238,000. Fox Chapel J. Stephen Shymansky sold property at 610 Berkshire Drive to Wei Pu and Gia...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Etna Ryan David Miller sold property at 14 Fischer Ave. to Jessup Hoover and Sarah Jade Corbett for $238,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1327 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300. Memory Lane Venture LLC sold property at 1602 Memory Lane Ct to...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Estate of Kevin Scott Burger sold property at 2162 Garrick Drive to Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Tr et al. for $200,000. Estate of Dale James Demor sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Unit 502 to Antanina Perricone for $289,750. Edgewood Amelia Lucisano sold property at 117 Linden...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Bridgeville Almega Co. Inc. sold property at Baldwin St. to Bruce and Cynthia Ghelarducci for $45,000. Gregory Holland trustee sold property at 303 St. Clair St. to Bronwyn Elms and Denise Ann Dunmire for $199,500. Estate of Jean Koenig sold property at 54 Garden St. to Grand Old Properties LLC...
Social media, political burnout impact young voters in Western Pa.
Social media content and politics mix, but that can create voter fatigue. “There’s a combination of curation (on social media) that we’re doing that we’re aware that we’re doing by who we follow or what we like, and then there’s curation that’s sort of being done for us by algorithms...
The Stroller, Sept. 22, 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. Halloween cash bash to...
Trump puts Charleroi’s Haitian population in spotlight
As the political spotlight shines on Charleroi, a Mon Valley town settled by immigrants and named after a city in Belgium, its residents are disputing Donald Trump’s portrayal of its burgeoning Haitian population. Haitian Marie Occimable lived in Miami and Atlanta, then heard Charleroi could be a place where she...
Bethel Park area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Bethel Park Adam Nero sold property at 2541 Applegate Ave. to Daniel Patrick and Jennifer Ann Branagan for $274,900. South Pine Wind LLC sold property at 5439 Brightwood Road to Sheila Horox for $269,900. ARC BKMST41001 LLC sold property at 5240 Library Road to Butterfli Holdings 052 LLC for $1,200,000....
Fall fashions focus of Women in NAACP event in Hempfield
The Greensburg-Jeannette Women in the NAACP (WIN) fall fashion show and luncheon will be held Oct. 5 at Live Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall, the second year the annual event has welcomed guests at the Hempfield venue. About 100 people turned out for last year’s event. Co-chairperson Ruth R. Tolbert...
Young voters in Western Pa. talk issues, candidates ahead of presidential election
The economy. A woman’s right to choose. A divided America. These are issues weighing on the minds of young voters as they ready themselves for the November presidential election between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump. More than half of young voters between 18 and 29 plan...
Braddock man arrested in North Side carjacking — after car was disabled remotely by OnStar
A Braddock man was arrested Friday evening after police said they witnessed him stealing a car on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Aaron Morris, 20 of Braddock, faced multiple felonies including robbery of a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property, and aggravated assault, according to court documents. Pittsburgh police said they saw Morris...
Pink Day Festival brings thousands to Leechburg to support breast cancer research
Leechburg’s biggest event of the year did not disappoint. The 13th annual Leechburg Pink Day festival brought thousands to this small Alle-Kiski Valley town on a warm and sunny Saturday. The festival — held on the third Saturday in September each year — is a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness...
Scottdale celebrates its 150th anniversary with plenty of style — make that styles
For years, Jayne Canose walked in parades around the Scottdale area outfitted in handmade regalia of a different time. On Saturday, she rode, waving a gloved hand at those who lined the streets to watch the parade. Canose was at one time the leader of the Scottdale American Women, also...
Lowber field day gives area students hands-on knowledge of mine drainage problem
Greater Latrobe senior McKenna Brackney recalled visiting an acid mine drainage treatment system near Saint Vincent College when she was in grade school. She took a more hands-on approach during her Friday trip to a similar passive wetland treatment site in Sewickley Township. Brackney was among about 140 area high...
Taps inside former Hough’s in Greenfield will flow once again with beer from Mondays Brewing Co.
Sam Fee was looking for a brewery to have a beer on a Monday. He found many were not open. So, he did something to quench his thirst. He opened Mondays Brewing Co. on Waterdam Plaza Drive in Peters in October 2020 — yes, during a pandemic. He had signed...
Arnold’s suspended police chief loses pay while facing charges in sting operation
Arnold’s suspended police chief will no longer be paid as he faces theft and other charges stemming from a sting against him staged by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and state police. City council decided unanimously to change Josh Stanga’s leave from paid to unpaid, Mayor Shannon Santucci said Friday....
