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Farmers market opens at Westmoreland Mall
Fresh produce will be for sale outside of Westmoreland Mall through Sept. 30. Duda’s Farm Stand added a new location this week at the former Sears parking lot in Hempfield. Sears closed in March. The Duda family farm based near Brownsville has 10 fruit and vegetable stands in several counties....
Around Western Pa., plenty of places for dogs, owners to dine together 
On a recent warm, summer afternoon, John and Rose Marie Burchett enjoyed a leisurely lunch in Ligonier with their Yorkshire terriers, Teddy, 8, and Bunny, 5. The Waterford couple — and their dogs — are regulars at Paws on Main, a “pet boutique” where the front porch doubles as a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 5-7
Many fireworks displays are over, but there are still plenty of things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Furry friends Here come the furries. The Anthrocon Convention — a gathering of adults dressed up as animals — invades Pittsburgh from Friday through Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center,...
Man killed in motorcycle crash on Parkway North
One man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Ohio Township, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. Samuel Perez Lopez, 25, of McKeesport was driving southbound on the Parkway North around 5:15 p.m. Thursday when the crash happened just north of the Camp Horne Road exit, the medical...
Man dies in Hempfield motorcycle crash
A man died when when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed in Hempfield, according to state police. Tacoma Anthony Miller, 25, of Mt. Pleasant was speeding and lost control of his motorcycle on Brinker Road just after 8 p.m. Thursday, police said. Police said the motorcycle traveled off...
2 teens critically wounded in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting; police seek witnesses 
Two teens were critically wounded Thursday night after shots were fired during a fight in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District that broke out as people were leaving the city’s fireworks show, police said. The males, an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old, were in critical condition Friday at city hospitals after what Pittsburgh...
Agriculture, Pennsylvania's No. 1 industry, supported through new state farm bill
Whether it’s an experienced farmer who wants to get into hemp production or a young farmer who needs access to farmland, there’s seemingly something for everyone in the new Pennsylvania Farm Bill. Gov. Tom Wolf’s signing of the $23.1 million farm bill — a series of legislative initiatives within the...
Pennsylvanians not getting Real IDs as fast as officials would like
The Bridgeville Driver’s License Center in Allegheny County issued more federally enhanced driver’s licenses than any other DMV in Pennsylvania, state data show. As of June 5, the Bridgeville site on Washington Pike had issued 7,645 Real IDs to cardholders, according to PennDOT data. The Summerdale DMV in Enola, Cumberland...
Buffalo Township woman hopes to break barriers in push to be Miss America
Tiffany Seitz was sure she’d never win Miss Pennsylvania. After all, the cards appeared to be stacked against her. She found out she’d be competing just six weeks before the competition when another contestant was forced to drop out because of a conflict with school. Having placed first runner-up in...
Bahamas police: 7 Americans killed in helicopter crash
NASSAU, Bahamas — A helicopter carrying seven Americans to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., crashed Thursday off Grand Cay island in the Bahamas, killing everyone on aboard, Bahamian police said. A statement from the Royal Bahamas Police Force said the helicopter went missing shortly after leaving Big Grand Cay and authorities and...
Pittsburgh celebrates Fourth of July with annual fireworks show 
More than 50,000 people celebrated Thursday at the 18th annual Heinz Field Fourth of July Celebration. The celebration featured food, fun and country singer Brandon Lay as the headliner. #FourthofJuly - the finale from tonight’s #fireworks show. #WPXI #Pittsburgh #PGH #VIDEO pic.twitter.com/2AfAsGSvaT— Tony Ruffolo (@WPXITonyRuffolo) July 5, 2019 The evening...
Latrobe celebrates Independence Day
Latrobe’s 4th of July Celebration on Thursday was highlighted by the annual parade. The theme was “50 Golden Years of Family, Friends & Fun.” Bands, fire departments, and other groups participated. The day continued with music, fun activities and more....
Trump sticks to patriotic themes at Fourth of July event
WASHINGTON — President Trump celebrated “the greatest political journey in human history” Thursday in a Fourth of July commemoration before a soggy, cheering crowd of spectators, many of them invited, on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial. Supporters welcomed his tribute to the U.S. military while protesters assailed him for...
Fire rips through North Braddock home
A fire gutted a home along Ridge Avenue in North Braddock and damaged at least one nearby home Thursday afternoon. Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV reported the fire tore through the home at 1501 Ridge Avenue shortly after 3:30 p.m. No one was reported injured but firefighters were struggling with the...
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival attracts vendors from across the country 
At the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival last year, David Sinquefield sold 300 old-fashioned sling chairs in four days. “That’s why we keep coming back,” he said Thursday, the opening day of the 2019 festival. Despite oppressive humidity and the threat of storms, Sinquefield, 64, and other vendors said they’re...
7 arrested in undercover Pittsburgh prostitution sting
Seven people were arrested in connection with a prostitution sting that undercover Pittsburgh detectives began when they saw an online advertisement, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported. The station reported, citing court documents, that detectives found an ad on the website Escort Babylon, responded to it and made arrangements to meet...
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo repeat as hot dog eating champions
NEW YORK — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ate 71 wieners and buns to secure his 12th title at Nathan’s Famous annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest on Thursday, just a few hot dogs shy of breaking the record he set last year. In front of a crowd of fans and...
Evening storms threaten Fourth of July; flooding a concern
There’s going to be a risk of showers and thunderstorms across the region this Fourth of July, a National Weather Service meteorologist said. A flash flood watch was in effect for Fayette and Westmoreland counties until midnight, meteorologist John Darnley said. At 6 p.m., the weather service issued a flash...
Americans shell out billions to celebrate Fourth of July
What do holidays cost? OK, so the Fourth of July is not exactly Christmastime, but we do our fair share of spending, anyway. Research shows Americans will spend nearly $10 billion on various Fourth of July festivities, from barbecues to fireworks. About $1.6 billion will be spent on beer and...
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash quitting GOP
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, the only Republican in Congress to call for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, said Thursday he is leaving the GOP because he has become disenchanted with partisan politics and “frightened by what I see from it.” In an opinion article...
Fire crew dodges rockets as store fireworks explode
FORT MILL, S.C. — Firefighters had to dodge exploding rockets to douse a spectacular fire that destroyed containers of fireworks stored for sale on the Fourth of July. The blaze provided for an impressive, though sparsely attended show early Thursday as shells and rockets burst through the metal containers, sending...
Greensburg nurse 'was always a friend to the underdog'
Carmella Neil helped found a church in Delmont, played violin, cared for thousands of people during her nursing career and made two trips to China in her 70s and 80s. “She was pure love, she was fair and she was always a friend to the underdog,” said her son, David...
Port Vue man, 69, dies after falling from roof
A 68-year-old Port Vue man died Wednesday after he fell off a roof, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. The medical examiner identified the victim as Raymond Martini. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Loredo Street at about 3:15 p.m. He died an hour later at...
Plum School District's assistant superintendent's brother hired as new facilities director
Plum School District officials have hired Assistant Superintendent Rick Walsh’s brother, John, as their new facilities director. Board members voted 7-2 at a special meeting June 18 to approve the hire with a $82,000 starting salary. Board Vice President Vicky Roessler and Steve Schlauch dissented. Board President Scott Coulson and...
Pittsburgh police on track to equip nearly 900 officers with body cams, chief says
Two-thirds of the Pittsburgh police force now is equipped with body cameras, and all of the city’s nearly 900 officers will be wearing the recording devices by the end of the year, police Chief Scott Schubert said Wednesday in an annual report. The Tribune-Review reported in November that the plan...


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