Firefighter for a Day returns to Franklin Park
Firefighter for a Day, an event being held at the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company station on Rochester Road on Sept. 21, is for those who are serious or even slightly curious about what it’s like to volunteer to fight fires. “This is a great way to test the waters....
Gia Visto in Penn Hills temporarily closed after citations from Health Department
Penn Hills newcomer Gia Visto has temporarily shuttered after health inspectors found the Italian restaurant had been operating without a valid permit, among other violations. Gia Visto acknowledged the visit from the Allegheny County Health Department in a social media post Aug. 31, saying “kitchen improvements,” namely a sink and...
Pittsburgh public school evacuated after reports of unauthorized man on premises
Police ordered students Thursday morning to evacuate a Pittsburgh elementary school after reports of a suspicious man walking on and around school grounds. Pittsburgh Carmalt PreK-8, which is located in the city’s Overbrook neighborhood, went into full lockdown and remained “an active scene” as of 11 a.m., Pittsburgh police Chief...
Cooperative weather leads to increased Allegheny County pool usage
Heat and dry weather were likely factors in how well the Allegheny County pools did this past summer, with North Park alone seeing a big uptick in swimmers compared to last year. The 2024 swimming season welcomed 195,269 patrons across the county’s four pools: Boyce, North Park, Settlers Cabin and...
Blairsville man sentenced for sexually assaulting minor over 4-year period
A Blairsville man has been sentenced to prison after sexually assaulting a minor over a four-year period. Gregory Jones, 39, was sentenced to a prison term of up to 13 years on Tuesday. Prosecutors said that Jones sexually assaulted the girl between 2017 and 2020. The victim provided evidence to...
Piping seminars, sheepherding demo join Ligonier Highland Games
Scottish dogs will have their day at the Ligonier Highland Games, back for the 65th year on Saturday. After an absence of some years, a popular sheepherding event will return to the Idlewild & Soak Zone grounds. There are plenty of other returning favorites, including traditional Celtic dances, a national...
Allegheny Valley eyes contract for demolition of Colfax
After years of discussion and deliberations, the end for Colfax Elementary in Springdale may be near. The Allegheny Valley School Board on Tuesday will consider hiring Kane Specialty Group of Pine to perform asbestos abatement and demolition of the shuttered building along Colfax Street. Kane submitted a $404,000 base bid...
Western Pa. overflowing with Oktoberfest celebrations
Cheers to beers, bratwurst and celebrating Bavarian German culture as Oktoberfest celebrations are brewing throughout Western Pennsylvania. Inspired by Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest beer festival, most Americans are surprised to learn that Oktoberfest kicks off in September, not October, and the 2024 Oktoberfest in Munich runs from Sept. 21 to Oct....
Roundup: Man shot in Carrick; water main break affected traffic on Parkway East
Here are a few news items for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Man shot in Carrick A man was shot in the leg Wednesday evening in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood. Pittsburgh police said first responders were alerted to reports of a man shot in the leg in the 100 block of Meredith...
Hundreds visit Flight 93 memorial near Shanksville on 23rd anniversary of 9/11Video
Jordan Lyles was 9 on Sept. 11, 2001. Lyles watched events of that day unfold on television at his elementary school in Fort Pierce, Fla. Hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., and a field in Somerset...
Oddballs bar closes on Pittsburgh’s South Side after weekend brawl outside
A nuisance bar in the city’s South Side has voluntarily closed following calls for it to shut down, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. announced Wednesday. Oddballs closed Wednesday after a fight occurred there over the weekend that left a police sergeant with a gruesome leg injury. “We...
The Stroller, Sept. 12, 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. Fundraiser concert planned Saturday...
‘Stay Wild’ exhibit showcases Greensburg artist’s connection with humanity, nature
When not creating with paint or clay, artist Sarah Hunter of Greensburg enjoys nurturing her “wild” habitat in the suburban backyard. She wants to support nature, while encouraging her neighbors to do the same. “We really need to support our native plants and pollinators,” said Hunter, who is a member...
Blawnox welcomes new junior council member
Blawnox Council has a new junior member. It’s a very familiar face for Councilwoman Christine Carnevali. Her son, Simon Passerrello-Carnevali, 16, was sworn in to his new seat by Mayor Anthony Gross on Wednesday, Sept.11. The Shady Side Academy junior said he is interested in learning how his local government...
Pittsburgh man charged with felony aggravated assault, his 4-month-old child in ‘grave condition’
A Pittsburgh man was arrested Wednesday and charged with multiple felony counts of aggravated assault a day after his 4-month-old child was hospitalized in grave condition, according to court papers. Seth F. Williams, 28, of Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood, was arrested Wednesday and charged with five felony counts of aggravated assault...
18-year-old dies after car collides with box truck in North Versailles
An 18-year-old man died after his car collided with a box truck in North Versailles early Wednesday evening, according to Allegheny County Police. Emergency officials were dispatched to the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Isaac Street just after 5:30 p.m. for a two-vehicle collision, police said. According to county detectives,...
Jury acquits woman in alleged Scottdale vehicular assault
Nicole Louise Moore doubled over and let out a cry of joy as a Westmoreland County jury acquitted her Wednesday of allegations that she drove over and severely injured a woman two years ago in a Scottdale parking lot. Following two days of testimony and more than two hours of...
Grants to enable 2 Penn Hills schools from the 1960s to remove asbestos tiling; Linton to get AC
Two Penn Hills schools will deliver a knockout blow in their efforts to remove asbestos tiling after an infusion of state funds. The Penn Hills School District will tear up flooring in 50 classrooms at Linton Middle School that “complements the new furniture that was purchased and installed over the...
Neighbors, hotel owners spar over planned event venue in Ligonier
A fight is brewing in Ligonier between the future and the past. Owners of the historic Thistledown at Seger House, just two blocks from the Diamond, received a building permit to erect a 2,000-square-foot pavilion that its owner says will host large events and bring new visitors to the borough....
Allegheny County Council, executive settle lawsuit over Shuman Center contract
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to settle its lawsuit against the county and the nonprofit running the newly reopened Shuman Juvenile Detention Center. The 13-1 vote, with one abstention, brings to an end a power struggle between council and the county executive over who gets to call the...
Bridgeville prohibits ‘jake brakes’ on McLaughlin Run Road, eyes funding for projects
Jake brakes are now prohibited on Bridgeville’s McLaughlin Run Road, from Bower Hill Road to the Upper St. Clair border. Bridgeville Council ratified the decision Sept. 9. A jake brake is an engine brake in some diesel engines that creates a loud engine roar when used. Neighbors earlier this year...
Chartiers Valley homecoming court announced
Chartiers Valley High School announced its homecoming court for 2024. The homecoming football game is Sept. 27, when the Colts play Laurel Highlands. The homecoming dance is Sept. 28....
New restaurant fuses authentic Mexican fare with flair in O’Hara
Luis Gil-Chacon is only 22 and already owns his first restaurant. The O’Hara resident is on a mission to reinvent how Pittsburgh patrons enjoy authentic Mexican food. Gil-Chacon, formerly of Robinson, partnered with his mother, Belsy Chacon, also now of O’Hara, to open Viva La Vida (which means “live your...
Bad blood between USW, Nippon Steel may have doomed U.S. Steel deal from the start, emails show
On July 12, Takahiro Mori of Nippon Steel, the Japanese firm knee-deep in what increasingly appears to be a doomed acquisition of U.S. Steel, met with United Steelworkers President David McCall for the second time this year. A few days later, the Nippon executive vice president emailed McCall to thank...
Westmoreland happenings: Art exhibits, festivals, car cruise, more
Art • The Greensburg Art Center and the Pittsburgh Print Group will sponsor a joint exhibit about printmaking Sept. 14 through Oct. 19 at the art center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. A free opening reception will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14. Refreshments will be served. A...
