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‘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...
Faces of the Valley: Harrison’s Diane Umile connects children with music through Pete’s Heartstrings charity
A passion for music runs in Diane Umile’s family. The Harrison resident has orchestrated a way to stoke that passion for others through a new nonprofit, Pete’s Heartstrings. Run from her home along McWilliams Drive in the Birdville section of the township, Umile’s efforts provide musical instruments to people in...
Weather conditions fail to dampen enthusiasm of Pittsburgh Marathon runners
Sunday morning was all about testing limits and inspiring others — one step at a time — at the 2024 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Karen Losego, 39, of Mt. Lebanon was in tears after finishing her first half marathon. “I’ve just always really hated running and I just wanted...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of May 5, 2024
Blawnox Robert Lisowski sold property at Unknown Address to Wyatt and Sarah Royse for $339,900. Etna George Clementson sold property at Ganster St. to Tri Cog Land Bank for $57,841. Daniel Lee Pilszak sold property at Ganster St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $19,562. Indiana Jennifer Bochek sold property...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of May 5, 2024
Bellevue Estate of James Dennis Momper sold property at 115 Beaver Ave. to Isici Leonard for $155,000. Jay Holtz sold property at 4 Burnside Ave. to Michael Carroll and Victoria Grace for $345,000. Kenneth Lucas sold property at 504-506 Roosevelt Ave. to Spaceflow LLC for $112,000. Etna George Clementson sold...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 5, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Jaron James McClain sold property at 292 Brighton St. to Jeffrey O’Kelly and Gwen Elizabeth Pearson for $115,000. Mary Renwick sold property at 303 Lynnwood Ave. to DN Team Holdings 1 LLC for $5,000. Edgewood Karla Cepeda sold property at 129 W Swissvale Ave. to Keldin Sergheyev...
Westmoreland happenings: Diaper drive, bus trip, 80’s party, more
Art • Greensburg Art Center will sponsor a bus trip June 11 to the Cleveland Museum of Art. The current exhibit is, “Africa and Byzantium.” Cost: $65, includes transportation and museum admission. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the center in Hempfield. It will leave the Cleveland museum...
The Stroller, May 5, 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. Hard-to-recycle event scheduled at Pittsburgh Mills The Pennsylvania Resources Council will...
Helping hands: Donations exceed $875,000 for those affected by Plum house explosion
Rafal Kolankowski and his family have felt the full embrace of the Plum community since August — some of it in the form of bracelets, lemonade and yard signs. The Kolankowskis are among about a dozen families whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged when a nearby house exploded in...
