Western PA Local News category, Page 7
Botanists, ecologists call on Penn State to preserve New Kensington nature trail
Area botanists and researchers hope a nature trail and forest at the Penn State New Kensington campus in Upper Burrell can be preserved as the property’s future is yet to be determined. “It’s (full of) highly diverse plant species, biologically speaking,” said Mason Heberling, an associate curator of botany at...
Busy Harrison intersection slated for overhaul this summer
Darting across Freeport Road in Harrison has become something of a sport for people trying to get between the Harrison Hi-Rise, McDonald’s and the Stop’n Shop convenience store. Walkers weave through traffic — eight lanes that criss-cross Freeport and Springhill roads and Broadview Boulevard — causing drivers to be on...
New policy restricting minors from Market Square met with mixed reactions
Sasha Machel has watched huge crowds of teenagers in Pittsburgh’s Market Square grow unruly. In the past few weeks, she’s heard a teenager scream that he had a gun, watched young kids wander the square with no supervision and felt uneasy as dozens of young people have sought to “cause...
2 people freed from stalled Monongahela Incline
Two people were freed overnight after being trapped in the Monongahela Incline, Pittsburgh public safety officials said. The city’s EMS Rescue Division was called to the incline overnight Thursday into Friday to help two riders who were stuck when the cars stalled about 80 feet from the stations. One person...
Pine-Richland proposed budget plan hikes taxes 5.29%, includes cuts to programs
Pine-Richland School District’s proposed budget for next year includes a 5.29% property tax increase and cuts to some programs. The $115.55 million proposal calls for a millage rate increase from 19.5867 mills to 20.6228 mills. For a home at Pine’s $332,200 median assessed value, the annual school tax bill would...
Appeals court sides with Pittsburgh police sergeant who challenged transfer
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Pittsburgh police sergeant who claimed he was wrongly transferred out of his specialty unit as a form of discipline. Sgt. Brian Elledge, who served as the night shift supervisor, was transferred out of the department’s motorcycle division July 11,...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History closing Polar World exhibit
Polar World, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibit giving a glimpse into Inuit culture and Arctic wildlife, will close June 28. The area’s replica igloo, life-size dioramas and animal specimens have been staples of the museum for decades. It started development in 1978 before opening in 1983 as one...
Here’s how to pick up the new Pittsburgh Weekend edition
Hello, Pittsburgh! The new Pittsburgh Weekend print edition launches Saturday, covering not just what’s within Pittsburgh city limits but also the communities in Allegheny County surrounding it. From City Hall to Heinz Hall, from Restaurant Row to Robotics Row, from Benedum Center to Acrisure Stadium, the Trib’s Weekend edition will...
Morning Roundup: Draft-related road closures coming to an end; Giant Eagle issues turkey recall
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, May 8: Draft-related road closures coming to an end Lingering road closures related to the 2026 NFL Draft will end by Monday, tourism agency Visit Pittsburgh says. Just a handful streets in the North Shore will remain closed...
Woman killed in Penn Hills stabbing
A woman was fatally stabbed Thursday in Penn Hills. Allegheny County police say they got word around 9:45 p.m. of a stabbing on the 700 block of Penny Drive. By that point, the victim had already been taken to UPMC Mercy hospital in a personal vehicle. At 10 p.m., Jinx...
Head-on crash in Washington County leaves Texas man dead
A Texas man died Thursday after a head-on crash along Interstate 70 in Buffalo Township, Washington County. Joshua Hopkins, 23, of Austin was driving east in a sedan around 1:30 p.m. when he lost control, crossed the grassy median and collided with a tractor-trailer in the westbound lanes, according to...
The Stroller, May 8, 2026: 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. Annual sawdust carpet celebration...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 30-May 6, 2026
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’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, please...
Vandergrift couple closes Hancock Inn after 53 years
When Jean and Denny Silvis opened the Hancock Inn as newlyweds in 1973, it was a bit of a leap of faith for the couple. At the time, Jean wasn’t even old enough to bartend at the Vandergrift pub. After a run of more than five decades, the couple decided...
DCNR to spray thousands of acres in Forbes State Forest to combat fall cankerworms
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is set to begin treating 5,345 acres in Forbes State Forest for fall cankerworms. The six aerial treatment blocks are in parts of Somerset and Fayette counties. Those areas have seen pest damage in recent years, as well as drought, which DCNR...
Home built in 1763 and a Victorian cottage for sale in Ligonier
A home built before the United States existed stands as a reminder to Colonial days in Ligonier. And it’s for sale, as-is, for $99,900. “I have heard different folks call it the Johnson House,” said Sharon Craig of the 1760s property she bought two decades ago. Craig is selling the...
Penn Township presents latest rezoning plan, targeting June adoption
Penn Township is nearing the end of a yearslong rewrite of its zoning ordinance and map, an effort aimed at diversifying its tax base with more businesses, officials said Thursday. The township commissioners, community development staff and planning commission members picked through the latest draft of the rezoning plan during...
Monroeville man taken into custody following standoff
A Monroeville man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside his townhome for hours Thursday. Charges are pending against the 65-year-old resident, whose name has not been released. Allegheny County Police SWAT team responded to the 200 block of Blue Grass Circle around 1 p.m. Negotiators made contact with...
‘She was not alone’: Stranger comforted Fort Duquesne Bridge crash victim after fatal wreck
Danielle Jackman’s hand was still warm Wednesday when a stranger reached into what was left of the Churchill woman’s car — its hood smashed and doors mangled in a five-car wreck — to grab hold of it. Jackman’s face was covered in so much blood, one couldn’t tell if she...
Doctor testifies Delmont boy, 5, was tortured and neglected
A child abuse specialist told a Westmoreland County jury Thursday that dozens of bruises and a brain injury suffered by 5-year-old Landon Maloberti was torture. Dr. Michelle Clayton, pediatrics division chief at UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, testified the child who was hospitalized Jan. 30, 2023, and died a week...
Judge reinstates appeal after defense lawyer says he never got notice in Squirrel Hill antisemitic flyer case
A judge on Thursday reinstated the appeal for an Ohio man convicted of littering Squirrel Hill with 160 antisemitic flyers a day after dismissing it. Jeremy Brokaw and his attorney didn’t appear for the appeal hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning, leading to the judge’s dismissal. However, on Thursday, attorney Joshua...
Senior games return at sites in Westmoreland
The annual Westmoreland County Senior Games have returned and will run through May 15. County leaders hope the games foster activity, interest and interaction among senior citizens. Events include high and low impact activities, and medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each event and age bracket. Many...
Police charge Pagans member with intimidating Lower Burrell assault victim
Lower Burrell police filed charges Wednesday against a Tarentum man they say is a member of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, accusing him of intimidating a man two other Pagans are charged with assaulting in January. Joshua Drum, 31, faces felony and misdemeanor charges of retaliation against a witness or victim...
Sight of upside-down flag triggered response from Army veteran at Westmoreland courthouse, attorney says
A man accused of robbing an activist outside the Westmoreland County Courthouse was undergoing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his time in the Army, his attorney said Thursday. When Justin Corey Bowser, 47, saw the upside-down American flag the activist was holding March 17, it triggered...
Calligraphy Guild exhibit in Sharpsburg encourages people to pick up a pen
With so much of today’s communication typed on phones and screens, a group of artists is holding tight to their passion for hand-lettering. Calligraphy Guild Pittsburgh members will share their enthusiasm for the lost art during an exhibit at Ketchup City Creative in Sharpsburg. The show runs May 9-16 at...
