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A former Pittsburgh police commander violated police policy, state and federal wiretapping laws, and two constitutional amendments when he stashed body-worn cameras in patrol cars last fall to secretly record more than a half-dozen of his own officers, a lawsuit filed this week alleges. Matthew Lackner, 50, a Mt. Lebanon...

A Tarentum pet rescue is partnering with an O’Hara drug and alcohol recovery center to raise awareness of the emotional benefits of four-legged friends. Paws Across Pittsburgh and DreamLife Recovery are planning an adoption event open to the public. “From addiction rehabilitation to overcoming mental health challenges, we understand the...

The boiler house at the former power plant in Springdale likely won’t be demolished this year. The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Thursday gave property owner Charah Solutions, and demolition contractors Grant Mackay Co. and Controlled Demolition, Inc., a May 7 deadline to file their briefs in an appeal of a...

It’s not that easy to lose a Bernese Mountain Dog, at least from a visual standpoint. They can get up to 110 pounds, and the breed traces its lineage back, in part, to the ancient Roman mastiffs. The American Kennel Club characterizes them as loyal, calm and high-energy. Two Berneses...

A Penn Hills man is charged with felonies that include unlawful contact and corruption of minors after, Allegheny County Police said, he sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl in Sharpsburg. Richard Sheets, 29, of Universal Road, is also charged with dissemination to minors and indecent assault stemming from a March 4...

The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce will hold the first meeting of its young professionals group in an effort to bring the next generation of business leaders into the fold. “Our goal is to create a supportive community where young professionals can not only learn from each other and their...

Fox Families Care is swinging into spring with the goal of helping even more families in the Fox Chapel Area School District. The nonprofit is hosting its second annual fundraiser, filled with dancing, food and festive cocktails at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. “It will be a lighthearted evening, open...

Fox Chapel Area School District officials want to make it easier for the children of military families to attend school there. Military families often face problems with school attendance because they can be forced to move on short notice, sometimes arriving in a new school district in mid-term. That can...

Sharpsburg officials have inked a new three-year police contract. The vote was 6-0 in favor of the collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 249. Both parties approved the deal March 28. Council Vice President Kayla Portis was absent. The contract is through Dec. 31, 2026. It impacts six full-time officers....

Here’s a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. Taking in the total solar eclipse at Pymatuning State Park is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and visitors are expected to flock to the Crawford County attraction for a chance to share in the excitement. When will the eclipse occur? A/...

Aside from possible light showers in the early morning and late evening, Easter Sunday looks like it will be dry with cloudy skies, according to WTAE Meteorologist Mike Harvey. “It will be cloudy on Easter, but we could have a few sprinkles or a few light showers very early on...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, March 29: 2 men shot in Knoxville Two men were shot Thursday night in an apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood, according to city police. At 8:45 p.m., Pittsburgh police, fire and EMS responded to the 100 block...

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. Sponsors needed for community outreach meal program Knead Community Café in...

The premise is quite simple. An adult creates an online account, posing as a child on dating and social media apps. They make their “age” known throughout online conversations that often turn sexual, then meet their target at an agreed-upon location. When the meeting occurs, the person operating the account...

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Gateway Ice Hockey free skate The Gateway Ice Hockey Club will hold a free skate from 6:30-7:20 p.m. May 5 at Palmer Imaging Arena in Salem. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade who are interested in playing ice hockey and meeting...

Pittsburgh Police arrested a Penn Hills man in connection with a series of recent robberies in the region. Police were investigating a March 2 early-morning armed robbery at a bus stop near the Sunoco station on Penn Avenue in Homewood. Security footage from the Sunoco station, viewed March 6, showed...

Freeport Area Middle School claimed the King of the Ring title last year and is hoping to repeat that feat May 17, when teams from six schools across the region pit their tech-based creations against each other at Indiana Area Junior High. It’s the second year the Freeport Area school...

Upscale women’s and children’s clothing boutique, Kristi Boutique, in Aspinwall is closing its doors at the end of May. The shop will close at the conclusion of a Going Out of Business Sale that begins April 3, owner Kristi West said. Founded in 2012, West’s shop at 339 First St....

A $2,000 donation on behalf of Kaylee Manz was a welcome sight for her mom and dad. But Kaylee may have been more excited by her gift of a stuffed bear that’s nearly as big as she is. Either way, members of the Hampton Township Police Department were glad to...

Bishop David Zubik stood Thursday afternoon in a narrow Allegheny County Jail hallway lined with white cinder blocks and spoke about how faith can lead to redemption. “The man who was crucified next to Jesus faced a death penalty,” said Zubik, as he chatted with reporters and jail volunteers. “And...

When Pamela Schrank’s family moved into their Murrysville home last May, she was told an old gas well at the edge of some woods on their property had been capped. That wasn’t the case, according to state environmental officials — a fact Schrank found out last fall when she was...

The Easter Bunny is slowly making its way to the greater Pittsburgh area leaving chocolate and eggs in its wake. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, there’s still plenty to do this weekend in Westmoreland. Cantilever Tours The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main St., Greensburg, will...

Westmoreland County’s two Republican commissioners denied a request from several voters to install drop boxes throughout the county in advance of the April 23 primary. Commissioners heard from seven voters during the elections board meeting Thursday who urged them to approve drop-off boxes for mail-in ballots. Neither of the two...

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. ‘Punching Out Parkinson’s’ Mother of Sorrows Church’s “Boomers and Beyond” series will feature Fit 4 Boxing Club General Manager Brett Burkhart on April 9. Burkhart will discuss how the gym’s boxing program has helped improve symptoms and slow the progression in people...