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Democratic state rep, Republican newcomer vie to replace retiring state Sen. Brewster in 45th District
Voters in the 45th state Senate race will choose between a two-term state representative from West Mifflin and a political newcomer from Plum who are vying to replace a retiring state senator. State Rep. Nick Pisciottano, 34, of West Mifflin won the Democratic primary over Makenzie White of Brentwood while...
Man critically wounded in Baldwin shooting
A man was taken to a hospital in critical condition after he was shot Friday evening in Baldwin. First responders found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 5400 block of Keeport Drive. The shooting was reported to Allegheny County 911 shortly before 6 p.m. County police detectives...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 4-6
It may be October, but not every activity has to be about the fall season. Between football games, pumpkin carving and Halloween costume selection, maybe you need a break! Here are a few things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Dormont Street and Music Festival Take a stroll through Dormont...
Thomas Jefferson pulls away from short-handed Belle Vernon for Big Six victory
Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon renewed their rivalry at the Class 4A level Friday night at the home of the Jaguars, and it was the home fans who left happy after a 42-14 Jaguars victory in Big Six Conference play. Sophomore running back Tyler Eber continued his monstrous campaign with...
Despite roster turnover, Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball looks to maintain winning tradition
Former assistant Courtney Frost has taken over the head coaching duties for the Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball team this year. Frost was an assistant to former veteran coach Ron Kelly for two seasons, so she knows the winning tradition associated with the girls volleyball program. “I am acting as the...
Thomas Jefferson girls soccer uses challenging nonsection slate to prepare for playoff run
She is no longer a super sophomore. Sami Maglicco fulfilled her role as a team leader in 2023 in only her second year of varsity competition. Now a well-polished junior midfielder, Maglicco accounted for 26 goals for last year’s high-flying girls soccer team at Thomas Jefferson. She also finished in...
Thomas Jefferson boys soccer again has look of WPIAL contender
The Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team is a regular WPIAL playoff contender. Last year, the Jaguars racked up a 15-1-1 regular-season record after finishing 12-1-1 in Section 3-3A. TJ outscored the opposition 64-8 and posted 11 shutouts. The Jaguars then edged North Catholic, 1-0, in the first round of the...
Brentwood football notebook: Spartans fill up stat sheet in early-season win
Notebook items from around the Brentwood High School campus: Colton Rosing stepped in as a pinch hitter for the Brentwood football team and blasted grand slams in his first two at-bats. Rosing, a 5-foot-10, 165-pound senior wide receiver, filled in for Cedric Davis at quarterback and led the Spartans to...
Senior pair hopes to lead resurgence for Baldwin girls volleyball
One is a highly competitive setter; the other an impactful middle hitter. Avery Barrett and Kaylee Smolko are the only two seniors on the Baldwin girls volleyball team. “Avery is the leader of this team. I have nothing but great things to say about her,” coach Jason Jonas said. “She...
After tough times, Baldwin girls soccer enjoying breakthrough season
The Baldwin girls soccer team was nearly unbeatable in the first half of September. The Highlanders shut out four teams — Connellsville twice by 2-0 scores, Hempfield, 9-0, and Mt. Lebanon, 1-0 — and lost only to Upper St. Clair, 2-0. Baldwin took a 5-3 overall record and a 2-1...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 22, 2024
Baldwin Borough Lisa Ann Flaherty sold property at Unknown Address to Bartholomew Thomas Flaherty for $200,000. ARC Human Services Inc. sold property at 1600 Carmella Drive to Darryl and Karen Torrence for $170,000. Brian Sigmund sold property at 5211 Colewood Drive to Linda Nese for $215,500. Estate of Colleen Mary...
McClellan Elementary students, staff celebrate kindergartener’s cancer victoryVideo
A 5-year-old boy with a penchant for Spiderman is swinging back to school after a 16-month fight with cancer, and he’s got the support of an entire school district and community behind him. To help celebrate the news of Mason Desiderio’s recent cancer-free diagnosis from his medical team at Children’s...
Hiding behind the badge: Police often shield officers’ names, details in fatal encounters
Christopher Shepherd was the first to die. SWAT officers fatally shot him in January, a mentally ill man in crisis in the affluent suburb of Upper St. Clair. Austyn Cousins was next, shot dead later that month by Pittsburgh police as he reached into his trunk, which held guns. In...
Trib HSSN high school football player of the week for 2024 Week 2Video
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Tyler Eber School – Thomas Jefferson Class – Sophomore Height/weight – 5-foot-11, 172 pounds Position – Running back, linebacker What coach says – “He runs hard and hits the hole so fast it makes it very difficult for the defense to get...
Thomas Jefferson storms back after halftime to defeat McKeesport in overtime
Heading into halftime trailing 28-7 against rival McKeesport, Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak told his players that their second-half response would define them. The Tigers managed just 44 yards of offense in the second half, two first downs and no points as the Jaguars roared back for a massive 34-31...
Small roof fire breaks out at AHN Jefferson Hospital
A small “construction-related” fire broke out late Tuesday morning on the roof of AHN Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, according to a hospital spokeswoman. No one was hurt. The fire, which was reported at 11:20 a.m., caused some smoke to enter the upper floors of the hospital through the building’s...
Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley
A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley. “When we saw it start storming, it played right into our hands,” Jaguars coach Bill...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It’s a busy weekend in Pittsburgh! With three days off to bask in the last of summer and football season right around the corner, the city has plenty of excitement and relaxation to offer. If you want to avoid the insanity of the North Shore, there are definitely other happenings...
‘He related to everybody:’ Friends, coaches, athletes mourn Baldwin track and field coach Ed Helbig
Ed Helbig didn’t need to yell or get loud to motivate his athletes, yet the longtime Baldwin coach’s voice was certainly the biggest in WPIAL track and field. A Baldwin track coach for 49 years and chairman of the WPIAL committee overseeing the sport, Helbig died Tuesday. His calming demeanor...
South Hills student achievements for the week of Aug. 27, 2024
Meghan Maselko and Molly Maselko made the dean’s list at John Carroll University for the spring 2024 semester. Maria Fratangelo was named to the dean’s list at Commonwealth University for the spring 2024 semester. Megan Rozanski was named to the dean’s list at Wilkes University for the spring 2024 semester....
In brief: Library fundraiser, Men Wear Pink and more in the South Hills
Whitehall Public Library fundraiser As part of September’s county-wide Love Your Library fundraising campaign, Whitehall Library is planning an after-hours, 21 and over event on Sept. 20. As guests enjoy their brews and bites, they will have opportunities to explore their own magical prowess playing games, creating crafts, solving puzzles...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 25, 2024
Baldwin Borough Karoline Surman Geibel sold property at 5224 Blossom Road to Chuck Sabo and Kristy Stone for $119,500. Lynne Munz Lee sold property at 5404 Brownsville Road to Mathew L Georgetti LLC for $110,000. Janet Hartung sold property at 628 Charlotte Drive to Bhagi Bastola for $250,000. Estate of...
Gene the Werewolf to celebrate release of ‘best of’ vinyl recordVideo
Pittsburgh rockers with a throwback sound have taken to a throwback way to listen to their best work so far. Gene the Werewolf is ready to launch its “best of” vinyl album Friday via concert at the South Park Amphitheater. Admission is free to the all-ages show, which is part...
Pittsburghers’ English tutoring helps them connect with immigrants settling in region
When Eliane Totti’s stomach ached in her native Brazil, she’d take pineapple, collard greens, lemon and ginger from the homeopathic shop she ran four hours north of Sao Paulo and whip up a juice. The businesswoman learned more about American healthcare after immigrating to Mt. Lebanon two years ago. She’s...
Kenny Giegerich’s legacy lives on with charity golf tournament
Patty Giegerich and her friends used to go see Kenny Chesney in concert every year. The year after her husband Kenny Giegerich died, Chesney was not making an appearance in Pittsburgh. The group instead decided to pretend they were at the concert by tailgating in someone’s driveway while listening to...
