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Petition seeks reopening of Schenley Park’s Serpentine Drive to vehiclesVideo
Susan Zimecki frequently strolls along Serpentine Drive, enjoying the scenic route winding through Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park. Zimecki, 77, of Squirrel Hill, used to run up and down the curvy road before her hip replacement surgery. Now she sticks with walking. “It’s a pleasant, tranquil road through the park,” she said....
Steelers president Art Rooney II calls chance to play in Paris an ‘exciting moment for our organization’Video
The Olympics. The World Cup. Major European professional soccer championships. The Rugby World Cup. And now, the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 28-year-old Stade de France has hosted its share of major events over the years. Next is an NFL regular-season game. The league on Wednesday formally announced its slate of nine...
Western Pa. could see strong storms, damaging winds ahead of weekend warmupVideo
Folks in Western Pennsylvania should break out their umbrellas Wednesday. Meteorologist Jill Szwed, with TribLive news partner WTAE, said a “skinny line of storms” is expected to cross the region between 1 and 5 p.m. this afternoon. “Any sunshine and heating around mid-day would help to intense a stronger thunderstorm...
O’Hara officials working with PennDOT, Curbside on the Run, to address parking issuesVideo
Parking has become a serious problem for some O’Hara residents and patrons of a township cafe. Police have issued about 30 tickets within the past few weeks in connection with parking issues related to Curbside on the Run. The casual cafe, located near the intersection of Powers Run Road and...
Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during China summitVideo
BEIJING — President Donald Trump told Xi Jinping on Thursday that “it’s an honor to be your friend,” even as his Chinese counterpart offered warnings about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations during their much-watched bilateral meeting. The stark contrast in tone underscored just how far apart the...
Scottdale motorcyclist killed in East Huntingdon crash
A Scottdale man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in East Huntingdon. According to a report from the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office, Mark Hixson was driving his motorcycle on Porter Avenue a little before 3 p.m. when he reportedly rear ended an SUV in front of him. The...
Morning Roundup: Police seek driver who killed dog with car in West Homestead; 3-month road closures in Penn Hills to start
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, May 13: West Homestead police search for a driver that fatally struck a dog West Homestead police have turned to the public for help after a dog was struck and killed by a car Monday evening. In a...
Rising fuel costs, asphalt prices, salt usage strain local road budgetsVideo
A combination of record-breaking salt usage, soaring fuel costs and rising asphalt prices is straining road budgets and forcing some municipalities to scale back their spring paving plans. The price for a ton of finished asphalt has climbed about $5 since last spring. The increase has coincided with a spike...
Allegheny County makes a push for paid parental leave
The Allegheny County Board of Health on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure to seek public comment on a proposal offered by the county health department to provide 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees across the county. The proposal would be the first of its kind by an...
Natural gas pipeline hearing draws fierce pushback over Homer City data center project
Dozens of environmental advocates and Indiana County residents — gripping signs protesting a data center slated for a 3,200-acre site outside Homer City — trickled into the Indiana Theater late afternoon Tuesday to voice concerns to the state Department of Environmental Protection. The department held a hearing at the Indiana...
Ligonier Valley Farmers Market to start in June on Loyalhanna Watershed Association property
The Ligonier Valley Farmers Market is set for an opening day June 13 after Ligonier Township supervisors on Tuesday approved a special event permit. The decision was met with cheers and applause from those in attendance at the supervisors’ meeting. Supervisor Stephanie Verna praised the group behind the proposal and...
Allegheny County Council attempts to remove president for campaign mailer targeting transgender athletes
More than three dozen community advocates attended Tuesday evening’s Allegheny County Council meeting to demand the council’s president, Patrick Catena, step down after his campaign for state House sent a mailer last week targeted at transgender athletes. The mailer, which drew harsh backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates, repeatedly refers to Catena’s...
NFL selects Steelers for 1st international game in Paris, a Week 7 matchup vs. Saints
Call up Frenchy Fuqua’s “Foreign Legion” because the Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to France. They will play the New Orleans Saints this season in the first NFL game held in Paris, according to league sources. The 80,698-seat Stade de France will host the Week 7 matchup Sunday, Oct. 25. Kickoff...
Expert: Delmont child might have survived if he received prompt medical attention
A Westmoreland County jury heard evidence Tuesday that while 5-year-old Landon Maloberti was tortured by his parents, he still might have survived his injuries if he had received prompt medical attention. Dr. Lori Frasier, a pediatrician at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center who specializes in diagnosis of child abuse...
What a gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump
NEW YORK — As steep fuel prices strain household budgets during the war with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump wants to suspend his government’s tax on gasoline. It’s a move Trump can’t do on his own — and the president has yet to specify how long he’d like such pause...
Pete Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump’s end gameVideo
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the conflict’s rising $29 billion cost and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles. While the Pentagon chief softened his tone from hearings before Congress...
Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top court
President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the nation’s U.S. House districts received mixed results Tuesday as South Carolina senators defied his desires, but Missouri’s top court upheld a new map that could help Republicans win an additional seat in the November midterm elections. Rather than waning, a national redistricting battle...
Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices
Giant Eagle in partnership with GetGo announced additional chances to save on fuel through its loyalty program, as gasoline prices continue to rise. Under the limited-time myPerks offer, customers can receive 50 cents off per gallon at GetGo for every $100 spent in qualifying transactions at Giant Eagle and Market...
Former Willowbrook Country Club manager accused of theft, not paying club taxes
Westmoreland County detectives say the former office manager of Willowbrook Country Club had not paid the club’s payroll taxes since 2017 and is likely responsible for the theft of more than $300,000 of missing club funds. Laurie Voyten, 57, of Parks Township is charged with theft by failure to make...
Monongahela Incline could reopen, pending inspection
The Monongahela Incline could reopen as early as Wednesday, pending state inspection, Pittsburgh Regional Transit officials said The 156-year-old funicular unexpectedly stopped Thursday night, leaving two passengers stuck about 80 feet from the stations. Pittsburgh public safety personnel rescued the trapped passengers. The incline has remained closed since the incident....
25 workers laid off at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport after Spirit Airlines exit
Last week, 25 workers at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport were laid off amid fallout from Spirit Airlines’ abrupt closure, said Moe Haas, director of the Westmoreland County Airport Authority. Two other employees have seen their hours cut, he said, and the Transportation Security Administration has given the Unity airport a...
Forum to discuss Market Square, public safety as tensions rise in Pittsburgh
An advocacy group is holding a Downtown Pittsburgh forum about public safety Tuesday night — just days after city officials put temporary restrictions on juveniles in Market Square and hours after a man succumbed to gunshot injuries in the first homicide in 2026 in the city’s central business district. Rise...
‘A life well lived’: Noted hairstylist Arnold Zegarelli dies at 89
Dressed impeccably in a fitted suit, a crisp, clean shirt, tie and sharp dress shoes, Arnold Zegarelli created a presence in the salon. And as one of the best-known hairstylists in Pittsburgh and beyond, he stood the test of time in the beauty industry. The nationally recognized stylist died Saturday...
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hopes NFL Draft momentum bolsters retail market
The 2026 NFL Draft sparked a flurry of activity in Pittsburgh, as art installations spruced up empty storefronts, pop-up businesses filled Downtown spaces and crews cleared litter and scrubbed graffiti so the city would look its best. Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership President Jeremy Waldrup on Tuesday said he hopes to build...
Churchill approves new zoning for Westinghouse site
Churchill Council on Monday approved new zoning regulations that will clear the way for the transformation of the former George Westinghouse Research and Technology Park. The proposal, which established definitions and regulations for data centers, vape shops and tattoo parlors, garnered the community’s attention earlier this month, with nearly 50...
