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Sheetz orders up more space in Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square
Any given Sheetz convenience store location is recognizable by its bright red décor and liberal use of the letter Z. But its Bakery Square presence is a bit more unassuming in a former industrial space along Penn Avenue where the Altoona-based retailer is expanding, adding 20,000 square feet to accommodate...
Unions contend UPMC’s market dominance suppresses workers’ wages
Two labor organizations filed an antitrust complaint against UPMC with the Department of Justice accusing the health care giant of using its market dominance to tamp down wages and trap workers in low-paying, unsafe conditions. In a 55-page complaint filed Thursday, SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania and the Strategic Organizing Center contend...
5 IUP executives fired in move to cut costs, streamline operations
Five executives at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have lost their jobs in a move the university says is designed to cut costs and streamline operations. “IUP, like colleges and universities across the nation, is facing dramatic challenges both internally and externally (and) must accelerate its progress toward student-centeredness and financial...
Morning Roundup: State police looking for suspects in retail thefts
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, May 18, 2023: State police seek suspects in thefts at Hempfield Marshall’s State police are looking for three women they say were involved in a pair of retail thefts at Marshall’s in Hempfield. Police released surveillance images of...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh drivers to get warnings about passing stopped school buses
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, May 17, 2023: Pittsburgh drivers to get warnings about passing stopped school buses Drivers illegally passing stopped Pittsburgh Public School buses will get warning letters with no monetary penalty starting Wednesday under the district’s new stop-arm camera program....
Brooklyn steel company hopes to move forward with $218M project in Aliquippa
A Brooklyn-based company said it hopes to build a steel plant for the 21st century at the former site of a J&L Steel facility in Aliquippa. On Tuesday morning, with a stage covered in red fabric backed by a structure displaying photos and videos of the history of 72 Steel,...
Primary day: Slow at some polling places, but voters get out to the polls
Primary day is here. The Tribune-Review will be providing updates throughout the day along with results into the evening. Voters in Pennsylvania’s primary election will choose their parties’ statewide candidates for the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme courts, plus a slew of candidates in local races for mayor, council, school boards...
Morning Roundup: Police investigate assault in Frick Park
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 16, 2023: Police investigate assault in Frick Park A daylight assault at Frick Park on Monday is under investigation by Pittsburgh police. Authorities said a 28-year-old woman was assaulted at 10:45 a.m. by a man wearing a...
Alcoa strikes 8-year deal to supply Emirates Global Aluminium
Alcoa inked a multi-year agreement for the Pittsburgh-based company to supply Emirates Global Aluminum with smelter grade alumina. The 8-year agreement, which begins in 2024, will allow EGA to procure as much as 15.6 million metric tons of alumina from Western Australia. The deal will represent a significant portion of...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in shooting outside Penn Hills bar
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 15, 2023: 1 injured in shooting outside Penn Hills bar A man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday outside of a Penn Hills bar, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. Investigators told reporters that the shooting happened...
Detecting cancer earlier: Doctors celebrate, discuss change in mammogram recommendations
A new recommendation for mammograms could speed up the timeline for breast cancer screening. It also might improve the chance of saving lives, according to local medical experts. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent volunteer panel of medical experts, changed its previous policy last week to advocate for...
Archaeological dig in Fayette confirms location of Jumonville Glen skirmishVideo
In his capacity as site manager for the Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Brian Reedy has spent many years telling visitors that he and fellow National Park Service employees were “reasonably certain” they knew the site where the skirmish at Jumonville Glen unofficially kicked off the French & Indian war in...
Region’s power grid should be fine for summer demand, operator says
There should be sufficient power to meet the demand for electricity on stifling hot summer days, the operator of the electric power grid serving Pennsylvania and 12 other states said. But electric grid operator PJM Interconnection of Valley Forge cautioned that extreme scenarios could tighten its reserve of electric power...
Pa. Game Commission investigates bald eagle death in Washington County
Officials from the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Operation Game Thief are seeking information about a vehicle seen in the area where a dead bald eagle was found Friday. Game wardens from the commission’s Southwest Region found the eagle along Water Dam Road, near Cherry Valley Dam in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington...
Ambridge police criticized for shooting, killing stray dog
Ambridge police have been criticized heavily on social media for their handling of a stray dog on Saturday, after an officer shot the dog when it became aggressive in their parking lot, only to discover a short time later that it was still alive and shot it again. Police said...
Longtime newsman Gregory Brown remembered for high standards, good humor
Gregory Brown was both a hard-nosed journalist and a man of good humor and community spirit. “Greg was always one of those people who was very committed to local news and the news product,” said retired journalist Tom Bickert of Elwood City, who was a fellow editor with Brown at...
Ed Harrell, former president of Tribune-Review Publishing, dies at 83
Known for his loud, distinctive laugh, Ed Harrell could easily be heard in a crowded room. Once, he was in New York on business and failed to tell his sister that he would be in town. His schedule was pretty booked. They found themselves in the same restaurant, unaware of...
Ed Harrell, former president of Tribune-Review Publishing, dies at 83
Known for his loud, distinctive laugh, Ed Harrell could easily be heard in a crowded room. Once, he was in New York on business and failed to tell his sister that he would be in town. His schedule was pretty booked. They found themselves in the same restaurant, unaware of...
Washington & Jefferson to start offering bachelor’s degree in nursing
Washington & Jefferson College plans to start offering a bachelor’s degree in nursing starting in the fall of 2024. W&J leaders say the move makes sense, with nurses in high demand and the school able to partner with nearby Washington Health System’s Washington Hospital. The college plans to enroll 24...
Morning Roundup: Implosions raze portion of closed Washington County power plant
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, May 12, 2023: Implosions level closed Washington County power plant A series of two controlled implosions razed part of a shuttered coal-fired power plant in Elrama, Washington County, on. Friday. An initial implosion shortly after 9:30 a.m, announced...
Airfares take a dip ahead of summer vacation season
Airfare is down a bit from this time last year for Americans eager to travel again. But it’s still more expensive to pack your bags and board a flight than before the covid-19 pandemic. The overall cost of travel is up 18% compared with April 2019 and up 2% versus...
Giant Eagle no longer king of Western Pa. grocery market as Walmart, other stores draw more shoppers
Shoppers may have more options for where they buy their eggs and butter these days, but two grocers dominate Southwestern Pennsylvania by far. Walmart and Giant Eagle together took nearly half of the grocery dollars in the region last year. Despite O’Hara-based Giant Eagle being the hometown grocer, Walmart has...
Failures aside, banks remain a safe bet for most people’s money
Despite the high-profile failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank this year, most bank deposits are safe because of federal insurance, local bank officials and a financial expert said. “The majority of the deposits are safe because they are insured by the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance...
2023 primary day election guide: Details on races, candidates, issues in Western Pa.
Primary day is today. Here’s a guide to the many local races through Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. The state has an online tool to let voters find their polling...
Norfolk Southern train derails in New Castle; officials say no hazardous materials released
Crews worked Thursday morning to clear a Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred late Wednesday in Lawrence County. The derailment was reported shortly before 11:30 p.m. near Montgomery Avenue and Lafayette Street in New Castle. The were no reports of hazardous materials being released, according to New Castle police. Norfolk...
