Western PA Local News category, Page 75
Brick House Chic closing in Tarentum
A popular women’s shop is leaving its storefront in Tarentum. Brick House Chic Boutique along East Fourth Avenue posted the announcement to Facebook, saying “We didn’t want to move, but it’s beyond our control. I’m hoping we find a wonderful new home.” The store’s last day is Feb. 5. Opened...
Hempfield supervisors approve design firm for new fire station
Hempfield is moving forward with its plans to build a new fire station in the western part of the township. The township supervisors on Monday approved a $507,300 proposal from H.F. Lenz to design and oversee construction of what is being called Station 502. It will be built at the...
The Stroller, Jan. 26, 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. Huston Middle School students...
In brief: Happenings from across the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. School district seeks input on comprehensive plan The Fox Chapel Area School District is conducting community focus groups to support its ongoing work on a new comprehensive plan. The focus groups will provide...
Hospital staff sleep over as Pittsburgh-area facilities stay open through major snowstorm
While emergency-room traffic Sunday remained on the slower side in Pittsburgh-area hospitals, hundreds of doctors and nurses were preparing to spend the night in these facilities to ensure the injured and ailing had access to health care in the midst of the massive snowfall. It’s difficult to pinpoint how many...
PRT suspends service until Monday morning; Westmoreland Transit service halted until noon Monday
Heavy snowfall and “deteriorating conditions” led Pittsburgh Regional Transit to suspend all bus and rail service in the region Sunday at around 5 p.m., the transit agency posted to social media. Normal operations are expected to resume Monday morning. In Westmoreland County, all fixed-route bus service from Westmoreland Transit is...
Widespread closures include courts, stores, schools
Many businesses, churches, schools and other organizations around the Pittsburgh region are shutting down amid the record-setting snowfall. A broad list of closings and delays is available from TribLive news partner WTAE. The list includes school districts, churches, cultural institutions and attractions such as the National Aviary, which is closed...
Hempfield Area High School air quality safe from mold, superintendent says
Hempfield Area High School’s air quality is safe despite visible water leaks and ceiling damage, according to Superintendent Mark Holtzman, who cited a third-party assessment conducted four months ago. While photos and videos of water-stained tiles and collection buckets have circulated on social media, Holtzman said a report finalized in...
Mother, baby boy ‘doing fine’ after birth on side of Parkway North
A baby boy apparently did not want to miss Sunday’s big snow. Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS said they were dispatched at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, just as the snow was beginning in the region, to help a mother and her newborn after the baby was born in a vehicle on...
Fire destroys 2 North Versailles homes
Two adjacent homes in North Versailles were destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The fire on Kline Avenue near Emma Street was reported around 3:30 a.m. An assistant fire chief told TribLive news partner WTAE that everyone got out safely, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters had to contend with...
2 men shot in Edgewood found in crashed car in Point Breeze, county police say
Two men who were shot in Edgewood Saturday were found in their crashed vehicle in Pittsburgh, according to Allegheny County Police. According to county police, a report of shots fired on Town Centre Drive near South Braddock Avenue in Edgewood was made to Allegheny County 911 at 4:25 p.m. Pittsburgh...
Slammed with snow, Western Pa. braces for deep freeze, dangerous roads and widespread shutdownsVideo
A record-setting snowfall slammed Western Pennsylvania on Sunday as schools canceled Monday classes; libraries, museums and retailers from Giant Eagle to Walmart closed their doors; and officials prepared for a weeklong stretch of frigid weather. Around 10 to 12 inches of snow blanketed most municipalities in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 26, 2026
Bridgeville Stephanie Zervanos sold property at 654 Gregg Ave. to Matthew and Elizabeth Sloan for $320,000. Estate of Lauren Elizabeth Mittell sold property at 1415 Main St. to Connor Bennink for $275,000. Barbara Pastorelli sold property at 321 New York St. to Danneen and Chanel Cellone for $260,000. Estate of...
The Weeknd, Point Park partner to grow creative talent in Pittsburgh
A new partnership between Point Park University and HXOUSE, an initiative by artist Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and his creative director, La Mar Taylor, aims to provide an innovative, creative education for aspiring artists at the Downtown Pittsburgh college. “Both HXOUSE and Point Park also understand that, now more than...
Line replacement in Tarentum expected to improve water quality
Tarentum will replace water lines on Davidson Street as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade deteriorating infrastructure. The work targets aging, dead-end water lines that have contributed to circulation and reliability issues, Borough Manager Dwight Boddorf said. “It’s a very intentional, problem- focused investment rather than a standalone repair,” he...
Bonfire Restaurant owners pass torch to new family in Allegheny Township
Jay Snyder has worked at the Bonfire restaurant for most of his life. Born and raised in Allegheny Township, Snyder, 59, began working at the restaurant when he was 14 after his parents, Patty and Jerry, bought it in 1981 from the Mannarino family. Snyder can’t help but reminisce about...
The Stroller, Jan. 25, 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 bird count planned...
Florida man admits setting parked car on fire in Etna, police say
A Florida man faces arson and other charges after Etna police say he set a parked car on fire. Tyqei Eric Howze, 23, of Groveland, Fla. is charged with three felony counts of arson and felony counts of causing or risking a catastrophe and criminal mischief. According to a criminal...
‘Greenfield’s going to celebrate’: Hometown beams as Mike McCarthy takes over Steelers
As the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday afternoon prepared to crown Mike McCarthy their new head coach, Greenfield — the predominantly working-class community in the city’s East End where the coach grew up — glowed with “local boy makes good” narratives. “I’m an admitted fair-weather fan — but I know him...
Pennsylvania deer hunting opener stays Saturday after Thanksgiving — ‘for now’
Pennsylvania hunting regulators cast a preliminary vote on keeping the Saturday after Thanksgiving as the opening day for the regular firearms season for white-tailed deer. A final vote is scheduled at the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners’ next quarterly meeting April 10-11. Commissioners meeting Saturday in Harrisburg listened to public...
Bloomfield fire displaces 5 adults, 2 childrenVideo
A three-story house fire in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood went from two to four alarms Saturday, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The fire, in the 4000 block of Penn Avenue, was reported around 1:45 p.m., according to Allegheny County 911. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, one side of the structure was...
How to become a National Weather Service reporter in Western Pa.Video
If you have a flat, elevated surface and a ruler, you can help the National Weather Service gather data and refine its forecasts this winter. “When we get snowfall reports, it helps us understand what’s going on and better predict weather in the future,” said NWS meteorologist Jason Frazier. He...
Pittsburgh International Airport ‘prepared’ for snowstorm, spokesman says
Pittsburgh International Airport is prepared for the onset of this weekend’s major snowfall, spokesman Bob Kerlik said. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest on their flight status before arriving at the airport. Flight updates can be found online at flypittsburgh.com. “We’re seeing preemptive cancellations from...
Man who died in North Park crash identified
A man from Swissvale has been identified as the driver who suffered a medical event before dying in a crash in North Park on Saturday. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the man as Timothy Costello, 76, of Swissvale. According to Allegheny County Police, Costello suffered a medical event before...
Suicide threat thwarted by State Police at Indiana Regional Medical Center, man in custody
The state police took a man into custody Friday after thwarting an incident that could have ended in a suicide. Troopers were dispatched around 3:40 p.m. to a parking lot at Indiana Regional Medical Center in White Township for a report of “an armed, suicidal man in a vehicle,” Trooper...
