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Weather curtails Saturday’s Westmoreland airshow; disappointed fans can returnVideo
Mother Nature wasn’t on the side of the Angels, or their fans, Saturday. A low cloud ceiling kept the headlining Navy Blue Angels jet demonstration team from taking to the skies, along with several other aircraft that were slated to appear during the first day of this weekend’s Shop ’n...
Glen’s to expand production of frozen custard in Lower BurrellVideo
Proving that frozen custard might be a form of eternal bliss, the fourth-generation owner of Glen’s Custard is buying a Lower Burrell building to ramp up production of its novel frozen delicacies. Glen’s will close soon on a building along Leechburg Road that will serve as its production and storage...
AHN starts 2021 with $23 million loss; patient visits rebound as covid vaccinations climb
The Allegheny Health Network reported an operating loss of $23.4 million for the first three months of 2021, financial documents released Friday show. Despite starting the year in the red, AHN Chief Financial Officer James Rohrbaugh said the 14-hospital system remains on solid financial footing. He points to patient visits...
Mail, passenger routes, flight instruction helped spur growth at Unity airportVideo
One thing was sure to lure young Bob Downs away from the dinner table. It was when he heard a Stinson mail plane passing above his childhood home on Latrobe’s Irving Avenue, en route to the Latrobe Airport. “I would jump up from the table, dash to the door and...
4-year-old Oklahoma Borough girl uses Make-A-Wish request to support her preschoolVideo
A little girl with a big heart is giving back to her preschool. Oklahoma Borough’s Nora Caporali, 4, presented her Explorers program at the West Vandergrift Early Learning Center with a new play area called “Nora’s Nook” and much-needed classroom supplies and furniture in a ceremony Thursday. The gifts were...
Pressure for Senate rules change after GOP blocks Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON — As Republicans blocked a bill Friday to establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, pressure mounted on Democrats to end the practice of requiring 60 votes to move legislation through the Senate if they have any hope of advancing their priorities and President Joe Biden’s...
Police: Failed DoorDash delivery in Bethel Park results in couple’s arrest
An Ohio couple has been charged with drug possession and other crimes after a DoorDash delivery didn’t make it to its Bethel Park destination. Borough police said they responded to a welfare check for a driver who did not make her delivery shortly after midnight Monday. Officers found the car...
State issues park overcrowding alert for Ohiopyle, Keystone, Presque Isle and more
The state has issued an “overcrowding alert” this holiday weekend for 14 of its 121 state parks including regional favorites such as Ohiopyle, Keystone and Presque Isle. A large number of park users on good weather weekends is causing some state parks to turn away visitors, according to a report...
5 new concerts announced at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg
Tickets sales for shows at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg are ramping up, officials said, and five more live concerts are set to go on sale next week. According to an announcement from the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, the shows on sale next week include: • Gypsy: Celebrating the music of...
MSA Safety acquires Alle-Kiski Valley-based Bacharach in $337M deal
Global safety equipment maker MSA Safety is expanding its gas detection business with the $337 million acquisition of Alle-Kiski Valley-based Bacharach, the companies announced. MSA, headquartered in Cranberry, plans to complete the acquisition of Bacharach and its affiliated companies from FFL Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, in early...
Pennsylvania’s flu season among mildest ever
Pennsylvania had one of its mildest flu seasons on record, with high flu vaccine rates and mitigation measures aimed to slow the spread of covid-19 keeping influenza cases low, officials said Friday. This year’s flu season, which officially ended May 22, saw 3,664 lab-confirmed cases statewide, according to Deputy Secretary...
Ross police considering charges against man seen on video beating dogVideo
Ross police said charges are being considered against a man who they say was recorded on security video repeatedly beating a dog at a motel along McKnight Road. The suspect remains at large. Detective Brian Kohlhepp said the man, who has not been publicly identified, came to the station Friday...
How it started, how it’s going: Entertainment professionals share pandemic stories
From Broadway performers to local theater groups, Hollywood stars to indie filmmakers, national touring acts to bar bands, the pandemic had a devastating effect on the entertainment industry. The sudden shuttering of bars, concert halls, movie theaters and other venues — some permanently — led to widespread loss of revenue...
GOP blocks probe of deadly Jan. 6 riot at Capitol; Toomey misses vote
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Friday blocked creation of a bipartisan panel to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, displaying continuing party loyalty to former President Donald Trump and firm determination to shift the political focus away from the violent insurrection by his GOP supporters. The Senate...
As vaccinations inch upward, Pennsylvania’s covid cases continue lower
Pennsylvania continues to see a steady drop in cases of covid-19, with resulting deaths and hospitalizations following that downward trend. As vaccinations continue, the coronavirus appears to be spreading at a slower rate even as more people gather in public without protective masks or social distancing. The state on Friday...
Weird Pennsylvania: Your guide to unique spots in the state
Beyond the immortalized battlefields, museums of science and historic collections, Pennsylvania also is home to an amazing array of weird and wacky sites and attractions. Here’s a look at 23 of those special places, including a few right here in our own backyard. Castle Halloween, Altoona Decades of Halloween and...
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County looking for pool lifeguards
The City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are looking for more lifeguards, as they prepare to open their public pools for the summer. Pittsburgh is planning to open eight of its pools next month, but the city needs more lifeguards to staff them. If the city can hire more lifeguards,...
Ex-Speaker Ryan to GOP: Reject Trump, ‘2nd-rate imitations’
Emerging from two years of relative silence, former House Speaker Paul Ryan has joined the fight against Donald Trump, urging fellow conservatives to reject the former president’s divisive politics and those Republican leaders who emulate him. Ryan made his remarks during a Thursday evening address at the Ronald Reagan Presidential...
WWE returns to Pittsburgh this summer
After a last-minute cancellation in 2020, the WWE is coming back to Pittsburgh. The sports entertainment company on Friday announced new live event dates for this summer. Pittsburgh is slated for a Supershow at 7:30 p.m. July 24 at PPG Paints Arena. The arena has the event listed on their...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 28-31
It is Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember the men and women who gave their lives for their country. Here are some things that are happening in and around Pittsburgh. Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Oakland is hosting a...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend, May 28-31
Taking the stage Stage Right’s School for the Performing Arts will end its school year with three fully produced shows, Friday through Sunday in Science Hall Theater at the Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood campus. The schedule includes: “Bye Bye Birdie Young Performers Edition,” ages 8-12, 6 p.m. Saturday and...
Like Jack’s beanstalk, home gardening hobby grows to new heights across Western Pa.Video
The coronavirus pandemic brought a sudden abundance of free time at home last summer, and many people found themselves trying their hands at gardening for the first time. That provided a record sales boost for many local nurseries, especially with vegetables — and the trend is expected to continue in...
Take a tour inside a $2.6 million penthouse overlooking Station SquareVideo
Passersby driving on the Parkway East may not realize that a large penthouse with a spacious balcony overlooks them from above — with literally million-dollar views. But 19 stories up, a luxurious penthouse at 151 First Side on Fort Pitt Boulevard is making its debut on the market. “Every inch...
Pittsburgh police investigate shooting in city’s Allentown neighborhood
A teen was found shot Thursday night in the city’s Allentown neighborhood. According to Pittsburgh Police, officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to a Shotspotter alert for five rounds fired on the 700 block of East Warrington Avenue. Officers found the 17-year-old, who was taken to a hospital in serious condition....
Peace rally held in Penn Hills after 4 students die within weeksVideo
Penn Hills residents and some people from surrounding communities rallied together in peace, unity and love to help heal families impacted by the recent deaths of four district students. About 100 people, including clergy, elected officials, veterans and teens, gathered outside Penn Hills High School on May 27. Parents of...
