High temperatures expected through weekend, breaks on Sunday, Monday predicted
The hot temperatures and high humidity that have plagued Pittsburgh all week are likely to stick around through the weekend. According to WTAE meteorologists, temperatures are expected to hit 95 on Friday, 96 on Saturday, 92 on Sunday and 85 on Monday. “(Temperatures) will drop down into the mid-80s on...
Verona Council makes moves to increase police presence in borough
Verona Council members have been seeing returns on their efforts to enhance recruitment and retention of police officers. Borough officials have had struggles staffing the police department after its chief, Ron McLemore, was assaulted during a domestic violence call in November, leaving him unable to work. Sgt. Jerry Frankos was...
Driver sought in connection with South Greensburg road rage incident
Police in South Greensburg are seeking help to identify a driver who they said was involved in a road rage incident this week. The man was driving an older model maroon or burgundy Chevrolet Equinox near the intersection of Route 119 and Huff Avenue Wednesday when authorities said he got...
Interim principal appointed at Burrell’s Stewart; middle school principals promoted
A Burrell School District administrator will stand in as Stewart Elementary’s principal in what could be the final year of the school. Autumn Turk, Burrell’s director of curriculum and development, was appointed interim principal at Stewart for the 2024-25 school year, school directors voted Tuesday. “She’ll do both jobs for...
2 men charged in clashes with Pitt police during pro-Palestinian protest
University of Pittsburgh police have charged two men with June 3 violations stemming from a pro-Palestinian protest at the university campus in Oakland. Police said in a criminal complaint that Muhammad Ali, 21, of Pittsburgh joined with others in attacking a security barrier. According to the complaint, he allegedly struggled...
West Mifflin halts plan to limit pets, chickens after public outcry
The West Mifflin Borough Council has decided it will not restrict the number of pets per household after a large group of residents spoke out against the proposal. Two proposed ordinances on the agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting were removed following a public hearing, said Walter Anthony, community development director...
Tree of Life groundbreaking brings hope for the future amid antisemitism concerns
Audrey Glickman learned about antisemitism at a young age. In the second grade, the third-generation Pittsburgher started walking to B’nai Emunoh, an Orthodox shul a few blocks away in Greenfield’s working-class business district. She studied there for several years, until her bat mitzvah, the Jewish rite of passage into adulthood,...
A stroll down ‘AI Avenue’: Pittsburgh’s new tech hub
Startup tech company Netail is working to develop an AI technology called Profitmind to help with quicker and more detailed retail sales analytics. Pearl Street Technologies is working to better the power grid to help reduce backlog and expedite the transition to decarbonization. Strategy Robot is developing AI products to...
Kiski Township police chief no longer in charge; Southern Armstrong nixes merger talks
Lee Bartolicius is out as Kiski Township police chief, a township official confirmed, sending the department back into disarray and spoiling merger talks with Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department. Township Secretary Patrick Bono said he was informed by township supervisors this week that Bartolicius is “not here anymore,” with Officer...
Deer Lakes School Board resistant to posting meetings online, says member Leonard Verdetto
People who can’t tune in live to the Deer Lakes School Board meetings are out of luck, according to new board member Leonard Verdetto. The board meets the second and third Tuesdays of each month in the high school library. Meetings are available live on Zoom, through which people can...
Nurse accused of diverting nursing home patients’ medications for personal use
A nurse is accused of taking prescription painkillers and medication for anxiety and panic disorders from 13 nursing home patients in Baldwin, North Huntingdon and McCandless. Monica Blackwell, 41, of Pittsburgh’s Hill District, told the state attorney general’s agents that she took the medications for her own use, according to...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh man charged in string of burglaries
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, June 21, 2024. Pittsburgh man charged in string of burglaries A Pittsburgh man has been charged with multiple burglaries in Allegheny County, including at laundromats in Crafton and Scott. Shawn Jackson, 37, was caught on surveillance video during...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 21-23
It’s been a hot week! Whether indoor or outdoor events are your jam, something is going on this weekend that will keep you comfortable — and be fun, too. Here are five things to do around town. Pogopalooza From Friday to Sunday, pogo stick enthusiasts will be competing in a...
The Stroller, June 21, 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. Freeport Pride Stroll planned Sunday The fifth annual Freeport Pride Stroll...
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News – June 21, 2024
Publicize your class’s high school reunion announcement. Send information as soon as possibleto vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. • The Pegtown Reunion will be at 1 p.m. July 28 at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route 56, Kiski...
W.L. Roenigk co-owner remembered as humble driver and loving family man
Most people dread it, but Dave Roenigk died doing what he loved: cutting grass. On Wednesday morning, he was mowing and waving to passing cars near the Buffalo Township headquarters of his family’s school bus company, W.L. Roenigk. He was trimming along a pond, with plans to teach his grandchildren...
North Huntingdon seeks to fill assistant manager post
North Huntingdon officials want the township to have an assistant manager, a position that has gone unfilled since the former assistant retired in April 2023. Township commissioners this week voted to advertise the position at a salary range of $70,331 to $115,272. North Huntingdon has been without an assistant manager...
Plum SummerFest at Larry Mills Park returns with traditional 3-day event
Plum’s three-day seasonal celebration at Larry Mills Park has begun. SummerFest kicked off Thursday evening with a mix of carnival rides and games across from nonprofit and community group booths and food trucks. It is the same layout as last year with C&L Shows providing all the bells and whistles,...
Aspinwall Tee Ball kicks off season with visit from Pirate Parrot
About 200 youngsters stepped up to the plate June 15 for Opening Day of Aspinwall Tee Ball. As a special treat, the borough sponsored a visit by the Pirate Parrot, who kicked off the season with a lot of laughs. The program, in its second year, runs for 10 Saturdays...
Special events coming to Hampton
Plenty of special events are just around the corner in Hampton. The season’ second Pints in the Park event will take place 5 to 9 p.m. June 28 in the parking lot next to the Hampton Community Center. Strange Roots Experimental Ales presents the event. Scheduled food trucks are Pittsburgh...
Suspect charged with attempted homicide in Uniontown shooting that injured 2
A Uniontown man is charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault in a June 11 shooting in the city that injured two men. State police allege Santana Jones, 21, is one of two men who opened fire on two other men at about 3:30 p.m. outside a home on Varndell...
Latrobe presentations to showcase archival Fred Rogers interview
Latrobe Area Historical Society will offer a firsthand glimpse into the early years of the late host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” during morning presentations Friday and Saturday. At 9:30 a.m. each day, the society will screen “Fred Rogers – in His Own Words.” The free program uses a series of...
Aquinas Academy mock trial team advances to states
Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh’s high school mock trial team advanced to the state finals competition for the second consecutive year. The Pennsylvania Mock Trial Competition is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. The competition gives more than 290 high school student teams from across the state the...
Pine Community Day scheduled for Saturday
Pine’s 34th annual Community Day will take place at Pine Community Park on June 22 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year will feature food trucks, game booths and live entertainment. “We’ve upgraded the band, we have more food trucks than we’ve ever had. We’re trying out a lot...
Pine-Richland graduates honored
Two recent Pine-Richland High School graduates received honors recently. Jack Nolin won the Brighter Financial Futures Personal Budgeting Challenge for Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington, Allegheny and Greene counties. Guided by teacher Courtney Kronk-Love, Jack amassed over 71,000 points in the simulation, 12,000-plus more than the second-place contestant. The Personal Budgeting Challenge...
