Descendent of tree that once stood outside Anne Frank House now grows in Pittsburgh
Hiding from Nazis in an Amsterdam annex, Anne Frank peered out an attic window and saw a white horse chestnut tree towering over 188 Keizersgracht’s courtyard as a beacon of hope. On Feb. 23, 1944, two years into hiding, the young Jewish girl sat in silence as she and Peter...
‘Questioning my whole existence’: Runners reflect after Pittsburgh Marathon weekend
The last time Nate Platt ran anything was in elementary school in the late 1980s. Over the weekend, he completed his first 5K race. Platt and over 42,000 other participants have been reflecting on their experiences and recovering after the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend. The 5K race was...
Explosion rocks Tarentum; no injuries reported
An explosion at a scrap recycling business rocked Tarentum early Monday afternoon, shaking homes across the borough and sending people scrambling for answers. Borough Manager Dwight Boddorf said police responded at about 1 p.m. to P.J. Greco and Sons in borough’s West Tarentum section, where they were told a gas...
Demolition of former Jeannette brewery topic of meeting at city hall
A public meeting regarding the demolition of the former Fort Pitt Brewery is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday at Jeannette City Hall. County officials will review what residents can expect during the demolition, which could start this summer, and answer their questions, as well as hear ideas about the potential...
‘When can I die?’: Paralyzed by a bullet, he chose not to go on. Now his shooter heads to prison for life
The bullet severed Jacob Jaillet’s spinal cord. That meant, doctors told his parents, that the 21-year-old would never walk, talk or eat again. He could never be disconnected from the machinery keeping him alive. “However, Jacob’s brain was completely intact,” his mom, Tami Jaillet, testified Monday. “They call this ‘locked...
Artists show talent at Schoolhouse event in Bethel Park
For going on eight years, members of the Bethel Park Historical Society have worked diligently on renovations to the former Bethel High School building, with origins dating back to 1905. As the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center on South Park Road, the building serves as an applicable gathering place for...
Pine-Richland student named national Future Chefs finalist
Madeline Campbell, a fifth-grade student at Pine-Richland’s Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, is a finalist in the national Future Chefs competition. One of only five students selected nationwide, Madeline won district and regional competitions to earn a bid for the national title with her recipe, Madeline’s Lemon Chicken and Fried...
SUV crash closes Westmoreland City post office; operations shift to Manor facility
The Westmoreland City Post Office was closed until further notice Monday after an SUV crashed into it. North Huntingdon Township building inspector Tom McGuire said the SUV damaged a load-bearing wall that faces the parking lot. “The building’s going to be condemned until it’s repaired,” he said. That is a...
‘Another tool on your belt’: Pittsburgh cops embrace jiu jitsu training
For Tim Novosel, Brazilian jiu jitsu is more about control than contact. The Pittsburgh police commander — who launched a jiu jitsu training program for city cops about two years ago — talked about the importance the martial art places on focus instead of force. Nearby, a dozen officers grappled...
Plans for Harrison Aldi, twice-delayed, appear uncertain
Plans for an Aldi grocery store in Harrison appear to be up in the air, following a two-year construction delay. J.R. Perry, Aldi divisional vice president, said previously that work would start this year for the proposed store at 4024 Freeport Road, on the property formerly occupied by Harbison Nursery....
Pastor recounts confrontation with gunman at North Braddock church
The reality of being shot at hasn’t fully sunk in for the Rev. Glenn Germany. He was in mid-sermon Sunday at his North Braddock church when — in full view of parishioners — he said a man moved to the front of the church and raised a gun, aimed it...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of May 6, 2024
Upgrades under way at library The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, installed new computers for public use May 1. The library also is in the process of updating its Job and Career Resource Center. New additions there include a job and career binder with local job opportunities, as well...
Liberty Avenue in Strip District restricted as crews repair leaking underground cable
A section of Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Strip District was down to one lane Monday morning as Duquesne Light crews worked to repair a leaking underground transmission cable. According to TribLive news partner WTAE, the repairs were happening in the area of Liberty Avenue and 27th Street. Duquesne Light said...
Preservation group and lawmakers could return Allegheny River Boulevard to its scenic roots
Rick Duncan wants to restore Allegheny River Boulevard to its former glory. As chair of the Allegheny River Boulevard Preservation Association, he has pushed for people to recognize the route as more than just a connector between Pittsburgh and the region’s eastern suburbs. “It was designed and built as a...
In brief: Pine, Richland area happenings, week of May 6, 2024
Farm to Fork dinner series Chatham University’s Farm to Fork dinner series will begin May 9 and continue every Thursday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Eden Hall campus, 6035 Ridge Road, Richland. Chefs from Parkhurst Dining will create dishes using produce from Eden Hall’s farm and other local...
New restaurant incubator Frontier Kitchen opens in Sharpsburg
Aspiring business owners with a passion for cooking now have a professional resource in Sharpsburg. Virginia-based Frontier Kitchen is the newest business incubator assisting entrepreneurs in navigating the culinary world. “Our mission is to empower people to achieve their entrepreneurial goals and create strong, sustainable companies,” co-owner and CEO Brenda...
The Stroller, May 6, 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. AVH Auxiliary plans Mother’s Day plant sale Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary...
Proposed state legislation over guns at airports on hold as talks with law enforcement continue
Legislation drafted to reduce the number of guns confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration at Pittsburgh International Airport has been sent back to the drawing board. State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Squirrel Hill, said he was hoping to have already presented his proposed TSA Firearm Compliance Act, a measure that would...
Greensburg YMCA extends management deal with Pittsburgh branch
The search for new leadership of the Greensburg YMCA will be suspended until at least next year as officials continue efforts to strengthen the financial health and operational structure at the downtown facility. Board president Sydney Beeler confirmed this week that an agreement with the Greater Pittsburgh YMCA to serve...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of May 6, 2024
Plum to honor Rustic Ridge responders A ceremony honoring the first responders to the Rustic Ridge house explosion is scheduled to be held at 6 p.m. May 13 at the municipal center on Mike Thomas Way. The event, sponsored by the borough, will be held at the outdoor amphitheater or,...
Man arrested after pulling gun on pastor during North Braddock church service
A pastor at a North Braddock church escaped unharmed Sunday after a man pointed a handgun at him and pulled the trigger, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The gun failed to fire, troopers said. Pastor Glenn Germany was giving a sermon around 1 p.m. at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church when...
Museums in Ligonier Valley draw hundreds on day of free admission
Free admission was a good incentive Sunday for some to learn more about the history of where they live. “We decided to check out our backyard,” said Kathy Vargo while standing in the shade outside Fort Ligonier. She lives in Hempfield but was spending a couple days with her husband,...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 25-May 1, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Wet spring greets seasonal hunt for disease-bearing mosquitoes, ticks
Beginning Monday, Chrissy Edwards-McCune will be out and about in Westmoreland County — setting traps to collect mosquitoes that might be infected with diseases and could bite humans and make them sick. “I’ll set traps at about 30 sites each week,” said Edwards-McCune, who is a West Nile virus technician...
Building the Valley: Simply Sisters Bakery making Vandergrift a little sweeter
When they were growing up, sisters Karen Johnston and Paula Cunningham would bake cookies in their Easy Bake Oven. In November, after getting family members hooked on their cookie trays, they bought a shoebox space in Vandergrift and went after their dream. Simply Sisters Bakery opened on April 3. Each...
