Irwin to hold Halloween parade Saturday
Youngsters in Irwin Borough will have a chance to don their Halloween costumes and go to businesses in downtown Irwin for a trick-or-treat from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, followed by a parade along Main Street. Registration for the parade will be held 1 to 3 p.m. at the S&T...
Springdale Zoning Hearing Board considers data center developer’s requests
The Springdale Zoning Hearing Board has been left to mull more than a half dozen requests from developers of the proposed data center in the borough after a lengthy meeting Wednesday night. Board Solicitor Charles Clark said he expects the board to render a decision within 30 to 45 days....
4 Republicans, 4 Democrats seek open seats on Plum School Board
Plum School Board could see some new faces, as eight candidates — split evenly between Republicans and Democrats — vie for four seats. Among the candidates, three currently sit on the board, including the board president. As the district continues its large building projects at O’Block Elementary School and Plum...
Webkinz World returns to internet browsers after hiatus
The small, plush Webkinz stuffed animals popularized in the late 2000s are making a comeback — with their virtual world officially back up and running after an a long hiatus. Early access for the browser-based version of Webkinz Classic is now available, according to Webkinz Newz. It can be found...
Republican Springdale mayor faces Democratic challenger
Two men are vying to be mayor of Springdale on Nov. 4. Democrat John Murray is challenging incumbent Republican Joel Anderson, who has served as mayor since 2023. Anderson declined TribLive requests to comment for this story. A resident of the borough since 1996, Murray, 66, ended up on the...
‘We’ve been shortchanged’: Hill District group blasts Penguins after team loses development rights to old Civic Arena site
After nearly two decades sitting on exclusive rights to develop the Lower Hill District site that once housed the Civic Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their stake, drawing derision for taking so long to create so little. A 2007 agreement with Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority and Sports & Exhibition...
Pittsburgh lands on National Geographic’s list of ‘best places in the world to travel’
National Geographic thinks Pittsburgh is a world-class city. Not only has the publication dubbed it “one of America’s most underrated cities to visit in 2026,” it has included the Steel City on a list of the “best places in the world to travel to in 2026,” a compilation of locations...
Heating bill help delayed for low-income Pennsylvanians amid federal shutdown
A program that helps low-income Pennsylvania residents pay heating bills will be delayed because of the federal government shutdown. The commonwealth’s Department of Human Services on Wednesday announced the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin Dec. 3, a month later than usual. The start date was pushed back...
7 candidates look to fill 4 Penn Hills School Board seats
Residents of the Penn Hills School District will see a busy race this November as seven candidates are vying to fill four open seats on the school board. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ official candidate list, incumbents Joseph Capozoli, Marisa Jamison and Evelyn Herbert, all originally cross-filed...
Falcioni, LaSota square off for Heidelberg mayor; council race has 4 candidates
Two candidates are seeking the mayor position in Heidelberg, and four people are in the running for three seats on the borough council. Arnold Falcioni is challenging incumbent Kenneth LaSota for mayor. Council candidates are Sharon Wicobroda; and incumbents Dorothy McCartney, Richard A. Pattinato Sr., and William Zatolochenko. Wicobroda could...
Morning Roundup: Free health clinic at convention center; traffic calming projects start in Hill District
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Oct. 23: Free health clinic set at convention center Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh this weekend will host an annual free dental, vision and hearing clinic at Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Free services are available to adults...
New Kensington native Jonna Banko to be part of Rockettes’ 100th anniversary
Jonna Banko told her peers in Valley High School’s Class of 2022 to follow their dreams. “In my (valedictorian) speech, I said, ‘Don’t wish for it; you have to work for it,’” Banko said. “I put my mind into being a Rockette, and I was able to make that happen....
Hempfield Township hauls in $180K from auction after 66,000 people browsed
Hempfield raked in $180,500 in proceeds from an online auction of 116 pieces of surplus equipment. More than 66,000 people looked at what Hempfield had for sale through Anderson Auctioneers, including trucks, firefighting equipment, traffic signals, kitchen appliances, chairs and reflector lamps. “That’s impressive,” said township Supervisor Jay Anderson. “There’s...
The Stroller, Oct. 23, 2025: 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. Hatchet-throwing event to aid...
5 candidates seek to fill 4 open Leechburg Area School Board seats
The Nov. 4 ballot will feature some familiar faces vying for four open seats on the Leechburg Area School Board. Incumbents Darius Lovelace, 74, and Candi Stewart, 69, are seeking to keep their seats. They are being challenged by Neill Brady, 76, and Danielle Reinke, 45, who are looking to...
North Hills Community Outreach’s breakfast for local leaders emphasizes need for collaboration
Amid the state budget impasse and federal funding cuts, three state representatives at the North Hills Community Outreach Community Leaders Breakfast said collaboration among nonprofits, businesses and government is more important than ever. State Reps. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless; Emily Kinkead, D-Brighton Heights; and Lindsay Powell, D-Lawrenceville, spoke on a panel...
6 vie for 4 seats on Youngwood council
Six people are running for four spots on Youngwood council — including three incumbents, two newcomers and one who has filled in for a vacant seat on the board for about four months. Managing borough finances, replacing public works equipment, updating stormwater infrastructure, fostering community and addressing blighted properties are...
Shaler Area High School thespians to stage 3 showings of ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Shaler Area High School’s Performing Arts Department will present its fall play, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 14...
Penn-Trafford freshman installs ‘Kindness Rock Garden’ at Children’s Home
The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh holds a special place in Penn-Trafford freshman Amelia Montenary’s heart. Her 8-year-old sister, Lucy, diagnosed with Trisomy 18 as a baby, has spent much of her life in the Bloomfield care facility. Also known as Edwards Syndrome, Trisomy 18 is a rare genetic condition that...
Threatened loss of SNAP benefits weighs heavily on recipients
Amy Smidga says if she doesn’t receive her monthly SNAP benefit for purchasing food in November, it could sabotage her efforts to control her diabetes. “I get SNAP of $265,” she said. “It’s going to hurt me because it does help with what I need. Without the SNAP benefit, it’s...
Only 1 seat in play for Monroeville council; multiple candidates running unopposed
Only one of four Monroeville council seats will have a competitive race in the Nov. 4 election. Democrat John Washington and Republican Gary DeLorenzo will vie to represent Monroeville’s Ward 3, which roughly encompasses the north-central and north-east corner of the city. “I’m primarily an Independent person, politically, but I...
7 candidates vie for 4 Gateway school board seats
Seven candidates will compete for four open Gateway school board seats in the Nov. 4 election. Janette Beighel, Leslie McBride, Anthony Mock and Rick McIntyre will appear on the Democratic ballot. McBride, Shirley Ewart, Len Young and Roger Wilson will appear on the Republican ballot. All were cross-filed in the...
Slates of candidates battle for 4 seats on, control of the Pine-Richland School Board
Eight candidates are vying for four seats on the nine-member Pine-Richland School Board in the Nov. 4 election, the results of which could change control of the often divided board. One seat is up in Region 1 and currently held by Lisa Hillman, who did not seek reelection. Two seats...
Pine-Richland doubles electric buses in fleet to 6
Pine-Richland School District and its transportation contractor, Student Transportation of America, have doubled their fleet of electric buses to six, thanks in part to funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program, the district announced. As part of the debut of the additional buses, members of Eden Hall...
Monroeville area: Pumpkin patch, bingo, pancake breakfast, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bkikel@triblive.com. Church pumpkin patch Monroeville United Methodist Church will have pumpkins available through Oct. 31 at its pumpkin patch, 219 Center Road in Monroeville. The pumpkin patch is open from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. daily. For more, call the church...
