Man critical after shooting in Homestead
A man was shot multiple times in Pittsburgh’s Homestead neighborhood Monday night. Allegheny County Police responded to a shooting in the 300 block of East 18th Avenue around 8:45 a.m. A man was found to have been shot multiple times and transported to a local hospital in critical but stable...
Mom asks judge to imprison ‘monster’ who killed her daughter in Stowe
Kelly Cody was described as kind, funny, genuine and caring. She had a 6-year-old son who adored her. But she also had a drug addiction, the prosecution said, and she welcomed Lauren Brown, another drug addict, into her life and gave him shelter. That would be her undoing. On Jan....
Unity man gets up to 16 years for role in Latrobe woman’s 2019 deadly overdose
A Unity man was ordered to serve up to 16 years in prison for selling drugs that caused a fatal overdose of a Latrobe woman in 2019. Chad E. Ghrist, 46, pleaded guilty Monday to drug delivery resulting in death and other felony counts in connection with the death of...
Tension increases as protests continue for 2nd day outside Pitt’s Cathedral of LearningVideo
A barricaded, pro- Palestinian encampment continued Monday outside the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning and protesters continued to gather in the area, with more than 300 people on the grounds, some of whom clashed with police. A University of Pittsburgh Police officer briefly aimed what appeared to be a...
SupperMarket to begin 11th season at Lincoln Highway museum in Unity
The Lincoln Highway Experience SupperMarket is returning for its 11th season beginning this week at the transportation-themed museum along Route 30 in Unity. Weather permitting, the BYOB food festivals are held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28 on the museum grounds. The $5 cost includes live music...
Plum Class of 2024 graduates a day late after weather postponement
This year’s graduating class at Plum High School had to wait an extra day to get their diplomas, but it might have been worth it for a ceremony under sunny skies. Because of a forecast for rain, the district postponed the Class of 2024’s graduation from May 29 to May...
Jeannette man claims Rialto stabbing justified as self-defense
The lawyer for a Jeannette man accused of the attempted murder of a former high school friend with a pocket knife said Monday his client acted in self defense. Defense attorney Stephen Colafella told jurors that Anthony J. Sharp was tackled and flailed with a knife to break free from...
Team Friends helps beautify Indiana Township
If you’re traveling north on Saxonburg Boulevard and need to stop for the traffic signal at Route 910 in Indiana Township, take a look to your right. Beautifying the intersection is one of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s 130 community gardens across the region, sponsored by Eichenlaub Landscape Inc., headquartered about...
H.D. Berkey Elementary students celebrate end of school year playing mini-golf on course they made
First and second grade students at H.D. Berkey Elementary School in Arnold celebrated the coming end of the school year Monday with some miniature golf, but didn’t have to go far to do it. With the help of art teacher Jennifer DiPerna and physical education teacher Gannon Warrick, second grade...
Convicted in 1975 of Pittsburgh murder, ailing inmate dies 12 days after release from prison
A quadriplegic man granted compassionate release last month after spending nearly 49 years in prison for murder died Saturday, less than two weeks after a judge granted the order to move him to a long-term care facility. Ezra Bozeman, 68, never made it to the care facility. Instead, 12 days...
15 Pittsburgh pools on deck to open for summer, 3 to stay closed
Pittsburgh will open 15 swimming pools this season, with the city’s remaining three — Homewood, Ream in Mt. Washington and Sheraden — closed for repairs and renovations. The city’s 10-week pool season will start on Saturday, June 15, officials said. Specific pool hours and aquatics programming details have not yet...
Understanding the importance of sunscreen in the Black community
Like many Black men and women, Jessica Pearson didn’t learn about sunscreen growing up. It wasn’t until adulthood, through her training to become an esthetician, that she became aware of the importance of sun protection. That lack of education is common in the Black community, and as summer approaches, knowledge...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of June 3, 2024
Spring Art Fling set for June 15 in Blawnox Best of Blawnox will host its annual Spring Art Fling from noon to 3 p.m. June 15 along Freeport Road in the borough’s business district. It will feature various art and food vendors as well as music, exhibits and demonstrations. The...
Former Jeannette EMS vehicles sold as part of bankruptcy case
The former Jeannette EMS on Monday saw the latest in a series of liquidation events with the sale of four emergency response vehicles. The longtime provider closed a year ago. It’s an issue being faced by EMS agencies across the state. Officials at Eureka Community Ambulance Service in Tarentum said...
Latrobe merchants, vendors join forces for combined Shop Hop & Night Market
Visitors to Latrobe who are looking to shop local will find their opportunities doubled on Wednesday, when the town’s year-old Night Market joins with the monthly Shop Hop merchant event. “The merger of the two has created a much bigger and fuller event that businesses can be a part of,”...
Former Arnold cop pleads guilty to filing false report
A former Arnold police pleaded guilty Monday in connection with allegations that he lied to investigators after he staged what he called a hit and run crash of his city-issued SUV. Ryan Matthew Clark, 33, of Sarver, told a Westmoreland County judge he was ready to move on with his...
Penn Hills hookah bar where 9 were shot lacks liquor license
A Penn Hills hookah bar where nine people were shot over the weekend, two fatally, was operating without a liquor license, authorities said Monday. Allegheny County Police, who are investigating the shooting early Sunday at Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar, said they will consult with the District Attorney’s Office...
Car fire briefly halts traffic on Tarentum Bridge; no injuries reported
A car fire halted traffic Monday morning on the Tarentum Bridge, but did not cause any injuries, according to emergency responders. Fire crews arrived shortly after 8 a.m. to extinguish a car fire in the northbound lanes, blocking rush-hour traffic in both directions. A single occupant escaped the vehicle unharmed,...
Tu y Yo Cafe serves up authentic Latin American flavor in Indiana Township
An authentic Latin American eatery is serving up more than sandwiches and specialty items at Tu y Yo Cafe in Indiana Township. “I make it all with love,” said co-owner Grace Betancourt-Jones, the friendly force behind the five-year success of the casual all-day cafe that’s tucked away in a small...
Pine-based nonprofit raises $10K-plus for Make-A-Wish
The theme was tea-party chic for 412 Gives Back’s latest fundraiser on behalf of Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia Inc. For the occasion, that meant plenty of brightly colored, floral-patterned dresses worn by the women in attendance, complemented by festive fascinator hats. The event, called Stock the Cellar, served...
Developer set on resurrecting St. Bart’s as senior housing
A local developer is preparing to convert the old St. Bartholomew campus into affordable housing for seniors. Shawn Taylor pitched his vision to the Penn Hills Planning Commission on May 23, seeking a conditional use for an approximately 100-unit complex that repurposes some parts of the site and demolishes others....
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of June 3, 2024
State store closed for remodeling The Fine Wine & Good Spirits at 90 Allegheny River Blvd. in Verona is expected to be closed until the fall as crews remodel the building. There are several liquor stores nearby, including: • 624 Allegheny River Blvd. in Oakmont • 1103 Milltown Road in...
Penn Hills flower shop marking 85 years of business
Sometimes you just want to go where everybody knows your name. Frankstown Gardens in Penn Hills is one such place. Generations of local families have passed through the doors of the 85-year-old business. And there’s no end in sight for Vincent Tumminello, 58, its third-generation owner. His grandparents opened the...
Former U.S. Capitol officers injured in Jan. 6 attack to stump for Biden in Pittsburgh
Police officers who were injured in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol will travel to Pittsburgh and other cities in Pennsylvania this week to criticize former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in the attack. Former Capitol Police officers Harry Dunn and Sgt. Aquilino Gonell will visit Pittsburgh...
In brief: Pine-Richland area happenings, week of June 3, 2024
Commencement set for June 7 Pine-Richland High School’s graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 7 at Pine-Richland stadium. The Class of 2024 has 340 graduates, who had their final day of school May 31. Pine-Richland School Board’s planning meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 10 and the board’s...
