PennDOT, contractor working to set closing date for New Kensington Bridge
When a six-week closure of the New Kensington Bridge will begin is now unclear, a PennDOT spokesman said Friday. The same is true for the closing of the Freeport Road underpass in East Deer. In late June, PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan said the Allegheny River bridge between East Deer and...
Pittsburgh creates Office of Equal Protection to enforce disability and civil rights, labor laws
Pittsburgh has created a new city office that will work to ensure disability rights, civil rights and labor laws are enforced in the city. The Office of Equal Protection will become part of Mayor Ed Gainey’s Office and be headed by Zeke Rediker, who serves as the mayor’s executive adviser...
Braddock hydropower project beset by permitting delays
A state-backed hydroelectric plant is on track to come to the former steel town of Braddock, but permitting delays have slowed the project and driven up costs. The Thursday meeting of the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, an independent public financing entity that funds “clean, advanced energy projects,” featured upbeat officials...
Woman ordered to stand trial in connection with Penn Hills infant’s fentanyl poisoning death
A Pittsburgh woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges connected to the fatal fentanyl poisoning of a 7-month-old Penn Hills infant. Barbara Ann Dunlap-Toombs, 66, of the city’s Larimer neighborhood, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person in the Jan....
Family, friends of Indiana County man fatally shot by police seek answers
An Indiana County man fatally shot by state police after a miles-long car chase was developmentally disabled and possibly suffering from mental illness, his mother and friends told the Tribune-Review on Friday. John Vincent Dye, 51, of Homer City, “was a slow learner and I guess he had a little...
Pittsburgh police officer involved in crash upgraded to good condition
A Pittsburgh police officer who was injured in a crash has been upgraded to good condition, the city said. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at Madison and Spring Garden avenues in East Allegheny, according to Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz. The officer, who was not identified, had been responding...
Acts add Wild West appeal to Derry Township Agricultural Fair
A taste of the Wild West will greet visitors to this year’s Derry Township Agricultural Fair, which is slated Sunday through July 15 along Route 982 north of New Derry. One of the fair’s featured attractions will be Cowboy Andy Rotz. “He does knife-throwing and lassoing, and he has a...
North Buffalo police say stolen gun, crack found in SUV pulled over for window tint, wide wheels
North Buffalo police accused a man of having a stolen gun and crack cocaine in the SUV he was driving, after he invited police to search the vehicle during a traffic stop. Jeffery Glenn Westwood, 57, of the 300 block of Garfield Street in Kittanning was charged with felony counts...
Police: Albino python found in Ross park 1 of 5 snakes released by owner; 4 remain at large
An albino python isn’t something usually seen slithering through the grass in Ross. But that’s what was discovered Tuesday evening near the baseball diamond in Ross Community Park, where the township held its annual Fourth of July celebration. “One of our officers who responded to the call is familiar with...
Swindell Bridge on Pittsburgh’s North Side to close for about a month
Repair work on the North Side’s Swindell Bridge will close the span for nearly a month starting Monday, city officials said. The full closure is expected to last through Aug. 7, according to officials with the city’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. Swindell Bridge — which links Pittsburgh’s Perry South...
Star Lake urges arriving early for Eric Church’s Outsiders Revival Tour
Eric Church’s 27-date Outsiders Revival Tour will land at The Pavilion at Star Lake on Saturday. The Washington County venue is advising fans to arrive early, as they are expecting a large crowd with heavy traffic. “We encourage carpooling and ride-share services, where possible, to cut down on delays and...
Trafford Legion Riders host 2nd fundraiser for Amanda’s Heart Foundation
Local motorcyclists will hit the roads Saturday for a fundraiser to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The fundraiser, sponsored by American Legion Riders Trafford Post 331, will benefit Amanda’s Heart Foundation, a nonprofit organization that was started by Wall resident Linda Ooten and her daughter, Amanda — a...
Wilson’s Bar-B-Q in North Side’s Perry South neighborhood ‘opening soon’
As Ira Lewis talked about plans to reopen Wilson’s Bar-B-Q on Thursday, the phone kept ringing with people inquiring about when the eatery will open. “People have been waiting,” Lewis said. “When I come in every day, there are 60-plus calls. And there are Facebook messages and texts.” Lewis doesn’t...
Tickets still available for Ed Sheeran concert at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh’s summer of big concerts continues Saturday. British pop star Ed Sheeran will take the stage at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore. Opening guests are expected to be Khalid and Rosa Linn. Khalid missed the past few shows because he was in a car accident and it is not...
Greensburg Catholic Diocese: Westmoreland could be home for Ukrainian refugees
The Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has launched an initiative to help refugees from war-torn Ukraine by offering some of them the opportunity to settle in Westmoreland County. “It is an important part of the church’s mandate” to help those in need, said Bishop Larry J. Kulick. The diocese is planning...
Morning roundup: Mars man jailed after allegedly soliciting sex from group posing as minors
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, July 7: Mars man accused of soliciting sex from minors A Mars man has been charged with trying to solicit sex from two decoys posing as teenage girls. Adams Township police charged Dale Wahl Pine, 61, with permitting...
The Stroller, July 7, 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. Bowling event to benefit Joey’s PAW A bowling night to benefit...
Sunday sale at Hanna’s Town offers antiques, collectibles
Treasures from the past will be available for browsing and buying Sunday during the latest Antiques & Collectibles Sale at Historic Hanna’s Town. The market is open from 7:30 a.m. through early afternoon on the grounds of the 18th century community that served as the first seat of Westmoreland County....
Greensburg Community Development Corp. selects new executive director
A Greensburg resident is set to take the reins of the Greensburg Community Development Corp. as the nonprofit takes key steps in its efforts to revitalize the city. The organization’s board recently selected Alec Italiano as its new executive director. He will succeed John Stafford, 23, who is set to...
In brief: Movies in the Park, food distribution and more for Fox Chapel, O’Hara
Movies in the Park O’Hara hosts Movies in the Park at 8 p.m. July 18 at O’Hara Township Community Park. Movie will be “Top Gun – Maverick.” Admission is free and popcorn will be provided. Aspinwall hosts Movies in the Park at 8:45 p.m. July 21 at the Aspinwall Recreation...
Cruiser crash sends Pittsburgh police officer to hospital
A Pittsburgh police officer was taken to a hospital after a city cruiser was involved in a crash Thursday evening in the East Allegheny neighborhood. A city Public Safety spokeswoman said the crash happened at about 7:30 p.m., at Madison and Spring Garden avenues, while the officer was responding to...
Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Sewickley on Fourth of July
A Sewickley bicyclist is recovering after being struck by a vehicle in the borough on Independence Day. Police Chief David Mazza said a resident in his late 60s or early 70s was riding a bike southbound along Beaver Street when he was struck near the Boundary Street intersection by a...
Firefighters rescue worker from Hempfield roof
Local firefighters came to the rescue Thursday evening when a worker became stranded on the roof of a three-story building in Hempfield. The man, who was installing gutter guards, became dehydrated and was unable to descend from the roof by himself, according to Dave Vinkler, captain of the Hempfield No....
Government expert says synagogue shooter has personality disorder, not mental illness
A nationally renowned psychiatrist who has evaluated some of the most notorious criminals of the 20th and 21st centuries believes that the man who killed 11 people at a Squirrel Hill synagogue does not have any diagnosable mental illness, including schizophrenia. What Robert Bowers does have, though, that expert said,...
Idlewild tightens summer hours: Park to close every Wednesday for the rest of the season
Idlewild and SoakZone in Ligonier Township will be closed on Wednesdays for the rest of the summer. The amusement park’s online calendar indicates closures every Wednesday through July and August. The park did not respond to requests for comment left Thursday afternoon. Kennywood Park in West Mifflin will be closed...
