Lords, ladies and at least 1 furry: Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival kicks off in South Huntingdon
There are many sights at the annual Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival that are absolutely spot-on when it comes to medieval accuracy — the heraldry on a particular flag, the attention to detail on a splendid royal outfit or the satisfying way the pieces of a gauntlet slide effortlessly back and forth...
Pa. school district auctioning its fully loaded food truck
Typically, people perusing the Municibid website are seeking something like a used public works truck, or perhaps looking to pick up an extra snowblower without spending a ton of money on a new model. But if you’re looking to get into the food truck business, the site can get you...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Aug. 17-23, 2023
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,...
Building the Valley: La Vite Ristorante provides fine Italian fare in Russellton
La Vite Ristorante is a big restaurant with even bigger goals. “I want this to be Pittsburgh’s Italian restaurant spot,” said owner, Eric Capozzi, 56, of McCandless. “I want everyone to come in, enjoy themselves and have fun.” La Vite, located at the No Offseason Sports complex at 942 Little...
Remember When: The 1913 Hyde Park ferry disaster claimed the lives of 8 men
In the early 1900s, Hyde Park was a small but important borough across the Kiskiminetas River from Leechburg. It was popular throughout the Kiski Valley because it was the only community in the area where alcoholic beverages could be purchased. Back then, residents of each town could vote on whether...
Franklin Regional kicks off new school year
Students in the Franklin Regional School District were among the first in the region to begin classes when they arrived at school Aug. 23. Start dates for other schools in the county include: Thursday — Hempfield Area elementary and high school, Jeannette City, Monessen City, Norwin, Penn-Trafford. Friday — Hempfield...
Use of force by city police to be reviewed in Downtown Pittsburgh drug arrest
Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Safety will review the use of force by a group of city police during their arrest of a man Downtown on Friday night, after multiple videos posted to social media brought criticism from community groups and others. Police said the man, identified in a criminal complaint...
PennDOT plans winter hiring events in Washington, Westmoreland
PennDOT will hold two open house and hiring events in Washington and Westmoreland counties as it looks to employ workers to assist with upcoming winter maintenance tasks. The first event is set for 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at PennDOT’s Washington County maintenance office, 170 Route 519, in North Bethlehem...
Large commercial trucks to be restricted on Argonne Drive in Harrison
Some large commercial trucks will be restricted from portions of Argonne Drive in Harrison after multiple calls to police in recent years for trucks stuck on the railroad tracks and others unable to handle turns. The weight limit will be 10 tons. “Trucks with trailers were unable to navigate the...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Edgeworth Daniel Orie sold property at 405 Meadow Ln to John Roberts and Victoria Smith for $912,000. Robert Craig Kirsch sold property at 206 Woodland Road to James Bayley Jr. and Erin Bayley for $2,200,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1322 Adrian Drive to Maronda...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Blawnox Franklin Home Design LLC sold property at 721 Laurel St. to David Ehren Vrenna and Satya Michelle Noorshant Harrington for $182,000. Etna Kimberly Ramsey sold property at 82 Wilson St. to Claire Renee Berger for $130,000. Fox Chapel Derek Stuart sold property at 608 Dorseyville Road to Barbara Bahnson...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Chalfant Estate of John Tomasic sold property at 229 Greenfield Ave. to 229 Greenfield Ave LLC for $27,000. Edgewood Timothy Palko sold property at 124 Lincoln Ave. to 124 Lincoln LLC for $249,630. David Hayes sold property at 1112 Mifflin Ave. to John Lindsay Wallace III and Patricia Louise Turner...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Bradford Woods Michael McGarry sold property at 14 Commons Drive to Corey Appleby and Stephanie Blei for $540,000. Etna Kimberly Ramsey sold property at 82 Wilson St. to Claire Renee Berger for $130,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1322 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Bridgeville Michael Martinick sold property at 967 Ella St. to Joseph Lisowski for $236,000. Ghaith Mansour sold property at 285 Patterson Ave. to Jared and Heather Patrick for $250,000. Nathaniel Moraca sold property at 1418 Bower Hill Road to Rory Lockhatr and Olivia Rivera for $285,000. Sergey Tikkonovich sold property...
New Kensington Bridge on schedule to reopen on Labor Day
The New Kensington Bridge is expected to reopen as scheduled on Sept. 4, a PennDOT spokesman said Friday. A six-week closure of the bridge over the Allegheny River between East Deer and New Kensington started July 24, diverting more than 15,000 vehicles that use it every day. The posted detour...
The Stroller, Aug. 27, 2023: 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. Free stormwater workshop offered Buffalo Creek Coalition will offer a free...
North Huntingdon man recognized for service by Air Force Honor Guard
Bill Priatko has had many roles in his nine decades — playing football for the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Steelers, teaching at Norwin, coaching football at Swissvale High School, being Yough’s athletic director and selling Wrigley gum — but the one he cherishes most is his duty with...
Bethel Park real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Bethel Park Ryan Tonks sold property at 3637 Myrna Drive to Joseph and Meghan Heldrich for $305,000. Michael Collette sold property at 5194 Orchard Ave. to Jacob Neil and Teresa Atkinson for $491,500. Estate of Gil Whitmer sold property at 3100 South Park Road to Nickolas Charles Hickton for $82,800....
Out & About: Everyone’s an artist at The Westmoreland’s Public Art Day
With a piece of chalk and a sidewalk, anyone can be an artist. The parking lot, sidewalks and terrace were the canvas as visitors of all ages created chalk masterpieces during Public Art Day on Aug. 19 at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Erik Greenawalt, “The Chalking Dad” from...
Robot donated to Greater Latrobe School District
This upcoming school year, Greater Latrobe students will have hands-on experience with coding and programming after the district received a donation of a $43,000 Universal Arm Robot from L&S Machine Co., a machine part manufacturing firm based in Latrobe. Rob DiNardi, president of L&S, said that the company often makes...
Saint Vincent professor wins award for film on Washington County park
A small plot of land in Washington County is in the spotlight, thanks to the work of Saint Vincent College faculty member David Safin. Safin, an associate professor of digital art and media and communications department chair, recently was awarded a Bronze Telly Award for his short film, “Up on...
Out & About: WSO, SAMA-Ligonier Valley host music under the stars
It’s not the same-old, same-old when the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra collaborates with the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley for “Ligonier Under the Stars.” The musicians ditched the Bach and Beethoven for classic rock hits for the third annual benefit concert on Aug. 20 at Ligonier Country Club...
Traffic shifts, lane restrictions start Monday on the Veterans Bridge ramps
Traffic shifts and lane narrowing take place on the Veterans Bridge ramps in Pittsburgh starting on Monday. The work will take place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 15 These are the affected ramps: • Southbound Route 28 ramp to the Veterans Bridge (southbound I-579). •...
Real Life Church hosts backpack giveaway, free breakfast bar
Anyone who went hungry on Saturday morning in New Kensington probably didn’t want to eat. There were plenty of pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, juices and coffee for the taking — and all for free, courtesy of Real Life Church in Arnold. The church was hosting a backpack give away and...
11-year-old Harrison girl raises money for Lower Burrell police dog
At age 6, Kaley Bastine hosted her first fundraiser. Her lemonade stand made $106 that day, according to her mother, Jamie Bastine. Now, at age 11, Kaley Bastine has raised about $50,000 for local police departments, according to her mother. The Harrison girl organized an ice cream social Saturday at...
