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For Thanksgiving, a group of Moss Side Middle School mothers arranged a “pop-up” food distribution that served more than 40 families. “We noticed how many people we helped, and there was more of a demand,” organizer Jennifer Czyzewski said. “So we wanted to go ahead and do it districtwide, and...

A group of residents outside the Harrison Hi-Rise on Monday afternoon believe gunmen were sending a message when at least seven bullets whizzed into the building just before 5 a.m. the previous day. “If it’s kids shooting, I don’t think they’d use sniper bullets that go through concrete,” said one...

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Westmoreland County will host a July 15 open house at the Donohoe Demo Gardens in Hempfield. Master gardeners will be on hand to give tours; share techniques; and discuss native plants, composting and how to attract monarchs and other pollinators from 10 a.m. to...

The government’s final witness in the eligibility phase of Robert Bowers’ trial testified Monday that the man who killed 11 people at a Squirrel Hill synagogue had the capacity to plan and the intent to kill, making him a candidate for execution. Dr. Park Dietz, a nationally renowned psychiatrist, cited...

Shelby Frick, at 17, has witnessed doctors performing a rotator cuff surgery and she’s heard about ground-breaking medical research directly from the lips of Nobel laureates. The rising senior at Greensburg Salem High School had those experiences in June while attending a three-day Congress of Future Medical Leaders near Boston....

A Wilkinsburg man will spend life in prison without the chance of parole for killing an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer in Homewood in 2019. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski on Monday morning sentenced Christian Bey, 34, to the mandatory life sentence for first-degree murder in front of...

New Kensington police accused a man of selling cocaine he bought from members of a major drug ring that was dismantled when federal agents arrested 57 people this spring. Larry Weathersby, 44, of the 800 block of Seventh Street in New Kensington was charged with four counts of criminal use...

Folks who are vegan, forsaking food derived from animals, tend to field the question: How do you do it? Rebecca Gilbert enjoys telling people that these days, it can be a breeze. “I mean, there is a vegan version of everything. The foods that we know and love, that we’re...

Local Greek Orthodox churches will soon have a new home for their regional administrative staff that will double as a center of community. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh, a regional district that encompasses Greek Orthodox churches in most of Western and Central Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and West...

Hampton hosts Pints in Park Pints in the Park will take place in the Hampton Community Center parking lot on July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 29. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. and will host various beverage vendors, food trucks and live music. The food trucks for...

Toys for Tots collection Verona Volunteer Fire Company is preparing for its third annual Christmas In July Toy Drive event benefiting the Allegheny Valley Marine Corps League 827 Toys For Tots. The company will be collecting toys at the station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 15 and 29,...

Classic Car Cruise Papa Rocks Pizza will host a Classic Car Cruise in Haymaker Village Shopping Center’s parking lot in Monroeville. The event is scheduled to begin at noon and will include food and music. The event is free and open to everyone. All classic cars and vehicles are encouraged...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, July 10: Medics answer 37 calls during Ed Sheeran’s Pittsburgh concert Two people suffering cardiac arrest were among just over three dozen medical calls authorities answered during Ed Sheeran’s concert Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. According to Pittsburgh Public...

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Two children are dead after weekend shootings in Beaver County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 15-year-old boy died after being shot shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday in the area of Knoll and Main streets in Aliquippa. He has been identified as Dahvea Sparrow, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported. Anyone...

Ambulance crews that provide life-saving intervention are themselves in need of life support, industry officials said. Insufficient funding is one of the primary factors that prompted the abrupt closure of the Jeannette EMS ambulance service a week ago, said Randy Highlands, director of operations. It’s an outcome he fears other...

The Derry Agricultural Fair has kicked off festivities for another year, but is missing some of its feathered friends. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has banned poultry and eggs from fairs across the state for another year because of high numbers of bird flu cases in the state. The ban...

Math and reading scores among America’s 13-year-olds fell to their lowest levels in decades, with math scores plunging by the largest margin ever recorded, according to the results of a federal test known as the Nation’s Report Card. The results are the latest measure of deep learning setbacks in the...

North Belle Vernon’s Community Bank Park will offer free performances by barbershop and polka music groups in the third week of July. The Belle Vernon Public Library will host 3Rivers4, a barbershop-style acapella harmony group, at 6:30 p.m. on July 20. The group will perform a variety of selections, including...

Protect PT, an environmental nonprofit located in Penn Township, will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday to gather support for a proposed ordinance regarding gas well drilling and development practices. In the proposal, the nonprofit requests that the township: • allow a 2,500-foot buffer between new well pads and...

Cheswick had to reschedule its Fourth of July parade due to rain last week but despite clouds hovering over the borough Sunday, the storms held off and residents were able to celebrate the nation’s birthday with a small bicycle parade. Early Sunday evening, a group of more than 50 residents,...

The Pittsburgh Pirates owned the first overall selection in the MLB Draft for the sixth time in franchise history, giving them the rare opportunity to have their pick of baseball’s best prospects. The Pirates took the advice of LSU coach Jay Johnson, who suggested to MLB Network that they pick...

Harmar police accused a man who was living with a woman in a garage without plumbing or heat of stealing tools, collectibles and coins from a construction company so they could buy drugs. Michael Daniel Gerhard, 34, told police he was homeless when he was arrested on a felony charge...

A new nonprofit aims to boost the arts scene in Armstrong County. The Armstrong County Arts Council formed in May and held its first meeting in June. The organization is dedicated to advancing the arts in Armstrong County, and its leaders are hoping to recruit more artists from the county...

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,...