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Family of Penn Hills man killed in Youngstown explosion files lawsuit
The family of a former Penn Hills man killed in a natural gas explosion in Youngstown, Ohio, last month is suing the property owners and the energy company for wrongful death. Akil Drake, 27, was killed May 28 in Realty Tower at Federal Plaza in Youngstown at the JPMorgan Chase...
Elephants find unlikely home in Pittsburgh Zoo’s International Conservation Center
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s International Conservation Center is the epitome of irony. On what used to be a big game hunting preserve is now 1,000 acres of green space in Somerset County that’s home to endangered animals such as African elephants and, more recently, Bactrian camels and reindeer. Clearly,...
Tomlin extension gets lukewarm reaction from Steelers Nation
Love him or hate him, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin likely will be around at least three more years. The Steelers and Tomlin agreed to a contract extension Monday that will keep the coach in Pittsburgh through the 2027 season. Tomlin, 52, is entering his 18th season. He has taken...
Morning Roundup: Fire in North Huntingdon; car crashes into Plum house; weekend robberies in Pittsburgh
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 10, 2024. Crews battling house fire in North Huntingdon Emergency responders were called to a house fire in North Huntingdon this morning. Westmoreland County 911 confirmed a call around 7:30 a.m. for a blaze on Rebecca Street....
Student teaching stipend aims to fill void for aspiring educators, but some say program needs more support
Almost nothing could deter Brianna Savko from teaching. Generally modest pay, an all-time high annual attrition rate of 7.7% and a statewide shortage of more than 2,000 teachers were not enough to change her mind. “There’s a passion there, and I don’t care what the money is behind it when...
3 people from Butler County killed in crash Saturday in Crawford County
Three people from Butler County were killed on Saturday evening in a single-vehicle car crash in Crawford County. Pennsylvania State Police said that a 2008 Scion TC, driven by Ronald J. Parisi, 21, of Chicora was traveling east on Centerville Road in Athens Township when it went off the road...
Coroner: Human remains found in former home of Johnstown man convicted in slaying of wife
JOHNSTOWN — Human remains have been found in the former residence of a man convicted last week of murder in the death of his wife, authorities said. The (Johnstown) Tribune-Democrat reports that 48-year-old Brian Giles lived with Nancy Giles in an apartment in the Johnstown house before she went missing...
Western Pa. education leaders seek solutions to statewide teacher shortage crisis
Thousands of teaching positions in Pennsylvania were vacant or filled by someone on an emergency certificate in the past year, leaving education across the state in crisis mode, one industry onlooker said. More than 2,000 teaching positions were vacant in Pennsylvania as of October, according to data released by the...
Cross-country Model T drivers deal with a breakdown
When you’re driving a century-old car, engine trouble is not what you want. Mike Vaughn of Lincoln, Neb., and two other volunteers from Nebraska’s Museum of American Speed pulled into their planned stop in Greensburg and noticed their 1924 Model T Ford was making an odd sound. That led to...
Bantam Jeep Festival rumbles into Butler County
A couple years ago, Theresa Putnam began to notice a new phenomenon at the annual Bantam Jeep Festival near Slippery Rock — someone was leaving little rubber ducks on Jeeps. “We started talking to people, and we found out it meant we’d been ‘ducked,’ ” said Putnam, a Dayton, Ohio,...
Pittsburgh Technical College in ‘imminent danger’ of closing, agency says
The accrediting agency for Pittsburgh Technical College says the 80-year-old school “is in danger of imminent closure” and ordered its leaders to “demonstrate by June 28 why its accreditation should not be withdrawn.” The Middle States Commission on Higher Education on Friday released a summary of board actions taken Thursday...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: June 7
The following is a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
U.S. Steel closes portion of Clairton Coke Works as part of settlement
U.S. Steel has permanently shut down one of the most prolific batteries at its Clairton Coke Works, part of a settlement reached with environmental groups and the Allegheny County Health Department earlier this year. Battery No. 15 contained around 10% of the facility’s coke ovens, according to Zach Barber, a...
Think ahead on twisters: Emergency responders advise on tornado preparedness
New Kensington fire Chief Ed Saliba remembers the sound of the wind late at night April 8, 2020, when a tornado touched down in New Kensington. He was sleeping in a reclining chair in his basement and was alerted to the oncoming danger by his family. “I had no idea...
Morning Roundup: Fire breaks out at former Pittsburgh school
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, June 5: Fire breaks out at former historic Pittsburgh school The former Beltzhoover Elementary School was hit with a blaze Tuesday night, the second fire to hit the old school building in just a matter of days. TribLive...
Severe storms, tornadoes possible in Pittsburgh region
Gusty winds and heavy thunderstorms could strike the Pittsburgh region beginning Wednesday afternoon, according to forecasts. Meteorologists are even warning of the chance of isolated tornadoes. TribLive news partner WTAE has designated Wednesday as a Severe Weather Alert Day in Southwest Pennsylvania, with strong storms likely to start as early...
More work needed to help bees in Pennsylvania, experts say
Things are looking brighter in the bee business. But maintaining healthy and productive hives keeps people like Drew Johnson as busy as a you-know-what. Environmental challenges, including climate change, a lack of native plants and dwindling foraging and shelter, have made the world less bee-friendly. Recent years have seen increased...
Trump joins TikTok: Which other politicians are on the platform?
After attempting to ban TikTok from the White House, former President Donald Trump created an account — just days after he was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in a hush money trial. His page, @realdonaldtrump, has 5.1 million followers as of Tuesday, and his first and only video...
Man killed in Armstrong County crash
A man died following a crash Monday evening in Armstrong County. TribLive news partner WTAE reports a 60-year-old driver was killed in the crash in Parker, while his passenger was flown to a local hospital. The crash occurred a little after 5 p.m. Monday along North River Avenue. Police said...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh schools go remote over heat; bee sting causes crash in Mt. Pleasant Township
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, June 4: Pittsburgh Public Schools go remote for extreme heat The largest school district in the Pittsburgh area is going remote Tuesday because of forecasted extreme heat. Pittsburgh Public Schools is moving 39 of its schools to remote...
Understanding the importance of sunscreen in the Black community
Like many Black men and women, Jessica Pearson didn’t learn about sunscreen growing up. It wasn’t until adulthood, through her training to become an esthetician, that she became aware of the importance of sun protection. That lack of education is common in the Black community, and as summer approaches, knowledge...
Morning Roundup: Vehicle overturns on Parkway East; vehicles stolen in Hempfield
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 3: Vehicle overturns on Parkway East A crash occurred early Monday morning on the Parkway East, resulting in a car overturning onto its roof. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and...
Pittsburgh maternity experts skeptical of Florida law allowing out-of-hospital C-sections
Pittsburgh-area childbirth experts say they are skeptical of a new Florida law that would allow the creation of “advanced birth centers” in the state, where doctors could deliver babies vaginally or by C-section outside of a hospital. Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill in March, creating a new designation...
Organizers say record-setting drag queen story time reading kicks off Philadelphia Pride Month
PHILADELPHIA — Organizers of a drag queen storytime reading at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia say several hundred people helped establish a world record for attendance at such an event to kick off Pride Month celebrations in the birthplace of America. The event Saturday, hosted by the Philadelphia Gay...
Plan a budget-friendly picnic date in the great outdoors of Western Pennsylvania
Nothing screams summer like a scenic alfresco picnic. Take your sweetie on a “datecation” outdoors for a fresh-air experience that doesn’t break the bank. Outdoor-inspired destinations abound in Western Pennsylvania, and those seeking an adventurous date are sure to find the perfect picnic spot. So pack a picnic, pile into...
