Pittsburgh mother charged with carjacking, holding her children at knifepoint
A Pittsburgh mother is accused of holding her two children at knifepoint Thursday when city police tried to arrest her on charges related to a carjacking. Police said they found Gwendolyn Gilmore, 48, holding a small dagger — with her 4-year-old son on her back and her 10-year-old daughter sitting...
Pa. Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballot date errors, but it’s likely not the final word
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court dealt a blow Friday — at least temporarily — to Democrats and voting-rights groups on the critical issue of how to handle date errors on mail-in ballots. But the decision, which threw out a lower court’s ruling that it is unconstitutional to discard ballots with date...
Unity supervisors give solicitor ‘clean slate’ to address ATV use, reject resident’s proposal
A debate in Unity Township about how residents should be able to use all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes on their property remains unresolved after the township supervisors on Thursday rejected a resident’s proposal that would have eased restrictions. The supervisors voted 2-1 to nix a proposed ordinance amendment submitted by...
Skimming device at Golden Dawn is only one found recently in New Kensington, police say
A skimming device found at a New Kensington grocery store this week is the only one the city’s police are aware of, a detective said Friday. Golden Dawn owners Gene Tommasi and Jim Faccenda said Thursday a skimming device was found Wednesday attached to the pinpad in one of their...
Fox Chapel residents put on alert after burglary of home
Fox Chapel police are urging residents to be vigilant after a home was burglarized this week. A house on South Drive was burglarized around 8 p.m. Wednesday, police Chief Michael Stevens said Friday. According to a notice to residents, two burglars forced their way into an unoccupied home. Stevens deferred...
Program gives local high school students a shot at landing a job before graduation
Seniors at three local high schools could have a full-time job lined up before they walk the graduation stage. Burrell, Valley and Kiski Area high schools this year are collaborating with PNC for its PartnerUp program, an initiative where educators join forces with employers from various industries to teach students...
Biden’s decision on U.S. Steel deal may wait, offering reprieve to sale’s supporters
White House officials have signaled a delay in President Joe Biden’s decision on whether to block a $14.9 billion Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel, a small reversal of fortune for a deal that looked as good as dead earlier this month. Reacting to a Washington Post report that Biden might...
Lower Burrell police, school district team up to help children who suffer traumatic experiences
A new, more formal program between Lower Burrell police and the Burrell School District aims to support a child after they have experienced a traumatic incident. The district and police are working with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Trauma Education and Response (TEAR) program for the initiative, called “Handle With Care.”...
North Huntingdon sports complex developers must revise lease
Developers who want to build a sports complex in North Huntingdon with multiple athletic fields — including for Pittsburgh’s professional soccer team — likely will have to amend a tentative lease with the municipality to move the project forward. North Huntingdon commissioners Thursday said the revised version of the initial...
New principals join Chartiers Valley at primary, middle schools
Chartiers Valley has welcomed two new principals at its primary and middle schools this year. Hannah Dziamniski was hired as assistant principal at the Primary School. James Pegher was named principal at the Middle School. Dziamniski, 28, always knew that she wanted to get into the education field to help...
Construction to begin for 1-mile Leechburg bike trail
Leechburg residents will see some construction in the coming weeks as the Leechburg Area Community Development Corp. kicks off its Tow Path Trail project, which has the potential to give Leechburg access to almost 600 miles of trail. The milelong trail will connect Leechburg to the existing 4 miles of...
Parking advisory set for Backyard Brawl and Pirates game
Motorists beware! Pittsburgh’s North Shore is hosting two big games Saturday afternoon that will be played around the same time. Officials have announced plans and advice to help fans avoid some gridlock. The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Kansas City Royals at 1:05 p.m. at PNC Park, followed by the Pitt...
Arnold’s city manager says financial shortfall has been cut by more than half, but still remains
Arnold City Manager Mario Bellavia told council this week that the city is slowly but steadily climbing out of a budget hole. Bellavia said the city was looking at a major financial shortfall after the previous administration erred in creating this year’s budget. The budget overestimated the city’s 2024 revenue...
Dry spell reinstates bans on burning in Unity, Derry townships
Unity and Derry townships both have reinstated burning bans following a stretch of dry weather. The bans were announced Thursday in Unity and Friday in Derry Township and are in effect until further notice. Open burning, recreational fires and fireworks are prohibited in both townships. Prospects for an end to...
Drought conditions hit Pittsburgh after spell of warm, dry weather
Warm and dry weather has persisted in Pittsburgh for several days now and, unfortunately for residents, that has a cost. Much of Southwestern Pennsylvania is experiencing moderate or severe drought currently, according to the Pittsburgh office of the National Weather Service. Almost all of Allegheny County is in moderate drought,...
Party to help generate ideas for use of vacant New Kensington lot
Blighted buildings, poor lighting at night and a history of crime make an area of New Kensington near Valley Points Family YMCA unpleasant to visit. Unkempt sidewalks, problems with traffic and unclear crosswalks make walking there challenging, a survey of residents conducted this summer found. And yet, residents say they...
Westmoreland County seeks $1.5M share of Pa. casino revenue
Westmoreland County commissioners want a bigger piece of the state’s gambling profits. Commissioners submitted an application for $1.5 million in funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The money is collected through assessments on slot machines and table games at Pennsylvania’s casinos, including Live Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield....
Dave Portnoy ranks attractiveness of Pittsburghers. It isn’t pretty
He might like our pizza, but Dave Portnoy doesn’t find Pittsburghers to be very good looking. Last week, the founder and owner of Barstool Sports was in and around the city reviewing various pizza shops. In between, he offered commentary of the appearance of Pittsburgh residents. “This is the second...
Plum graduate’s internship takes her to the United Nations
A Plum School District graduate’s internship has taken her to the United Nations. Charlotte Jones, a member of the Class of 2021, is studying political science and international relations and diplomacy at Long Island University Honors College in Brooklyn. She plans to pursue a doctorate and is considering a career...
Library lizard a celebrity at Chartiers Valley Primary School
An unexpected four-legged reptile has won the hearts of students at Chartiers Valley Primary School. Librarian Becky Forkner’s family pet, a 1-year-old bearded dragon affectionately known as “Library Lizzie,” has improved students’ behavior, taught youngsters social skills and empathy and gets them excited about school, she said. “She contributes to...
Morning Roundup: Police confiscate large amount of heroin in Pittsburgh
Here are a few news items for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. Heroin found in Fineview Pittsburgh police said they discovered thousands of bricks of heroin Wednesday in the city’s Fineview neighborhood. Plainclothes detectives responded to the area of Glenrose Street after a resident found a suitcase suspected to be filled...
‘We’ve got to earn every vote,’ Kamala Harris says during stop in JohnstownVideo
Vice President Kamala Harris made a nearly two-hour campaign stop in Johnstown on Friday afternoon before heading east to Wilkes-Barre as she continued a push to win over Pennsylvania voters. “I feel very strongly that we’ve got to earn every vote, and that means spending time with folks in the...
Pittsburgh moves to pay $500K to end Fern Hollow lawsuit
The Gainey administration has asked Pittsburgh City Council and a judge to approve a $500,000 payment to the victims of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse to resolve litigation. The move, announced in a press release at 6:30 a.m. Friday by Pittsburgh Deputy Mayor Jake Pawlak, came as a surprise to...
The Stroller, Sept. 13, 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. Sonward Youth program looking...
Review: ‘Hamilton’ still lives up to the hype
The 2024-25 season for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh started off with a bang at the Benedum Center. “Hamilton” — the season’s first show — continues to earn its place as a cultural juggernaut with a stellar cast and impeccable production. Starting in 1776 and ending with...
