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Report: Supreme Court set to strike down abortion rights
WASHINGTON — A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report. A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states and could have huge...
Police: Catalytic converters cut from vehicles at Hempfield auto shop
State police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters — more specifically the precious metals they contain — from a Hempfield auto repair shop last week. Police said catalytic converters were stolen from three vehicles at Arona Auto Care on Arona Road, between the evening of April 27 and morning...
Mobile trailer to sell CBD edibles in Pittsburgh region
A new mobile trailer is hoping to bring CBD edibles — cookies, brownies, and pastries infused with non-THC products — to shoppers all over Pittsburgh later this summer. Moodedibles is a company that produces small-batch edibles infused with CBD, Delta 8 and other minor cannabinoids. All edibles contain below the...
Westmoreland teachers targeted by nationwide jury duty scam
A nationwide jury duty scam using the name of a fictitious sheriff’s deputy is targeting school teachers in Westmoreland County, according to state police. Scammers are using the name “Deputy Wayne Farley” — which has been linked to phone scams around the country — and calling a school district to...
Hempfield substitute teacher accused of passing ‘lewd’ poem to high school student
A former substitute teacher at Hempfield Area High School was released from the Westmoreland County Prison on $50,000 bond over the weekend after being arrested for allegedly passing a “lewd” poem to a female student. State police arrested Troy T. Perkins, 41, on Friday, charging him with disorderly conduct and...
Gas prices in Pittsburgh area jump 18 cents since last week; diesel costs could drive further increases
Gasoline prices are rising again, but a jump in the cost of diesel fuel might be the bigger concern, an industry analyst says. The national average price of gasoline increased by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week, and by nearly 18 cents per gallon in the Pittsburgh...
Pitt says ‘thousands’ have supported university as debate over funding continues
Thousands of Pennsylvanians have answered the call to support the University of Pittsburgh’s campaign to keep tuition discounts for in-state Pitt students, school officials report. The campaign began after some House Republicans indicated they might not support Pitt’s nonpreferred appropriation bill that typically passes in the Pennsylvania budget. The bill...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey signs inclusionary zoning expansion for Bloomfield, Polish Hill
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Monday signed legislation that expands inclusionary zoning into the city’s Bloomfield and Polish Hill neighborhoods. The measure earned City Council approval two weeks ago, after community advocates had pushed for the measure for years, said Councilwoman Deb Gross, who represents the neighborhoods. Community groups in...
Countdown begins for Pennsylvania Real ID requirement
Pennsylvanians have one year until the Real ID requirement for domestic air travel in the United States goes into effect. After two years of pandemic-driven delays, the federal requirement will be put into place May 3, 2023. “Although a year seems like a long time to get ready, the deadline...
Westmoreland County Senior Games return after 2-year hiatus
The Westmoreland County Senior Games return to action this week, following a two-year pandemic hiatus. County parks coordinator Chris Panichella couldn’t be happier. “This has been a big part of Westmoreland County events, and we got a lot of calls last year asking if we could find some way to...
Police: Tarentum couple arrested on drug charges after bills used in sting found during raid
A Tarentum couple was arrested on felony drug charges after police raided a home where they were living and found heroin and cash that included bills marked for an undercover drug buy, police said. Michael Joseph Spears, 29, and Kelly Flemming, 28, of the 100 block of Curtis Street, were...
No one reported hurt after shot fired during fight at McKee Stadium in Jeannette
No one was reported hurt when a shot was fired into the ground during an argument at Jeannette’s McKee Stadium on Saturday, according to Police Chief Donald Johnston Jr. Officers learned two men got into an argument at the Park Street stadium at 10:15 a.m. when one of them fired...
3rd location for Mineo’s Pizza House opens in Hampton
The black-and-white photo of a man wearing a white apron with his right hand about to open a pizza oven is the first image guests see as they enter. It’s more than a picture. The image is of Giovanni Mineo Sr., who founded the family business — Mineo’s Pizza House...
Wilkinsburg shooting victim identified, police seek tips from public
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting Sunday night in Wilkinsburg. Allegheny County Police, responding to a 911 call for shots fired shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Franklin Avenue, said they found evidence of a shooting and learned that an adult male was taken...
First civilians leave Mariupol steel plant, hundreds remainVideo
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — People fleeing besieged Mariupol described weeks of bombardments and deprivation as they arrived Monday in Ukrainian-held territory, where officials and relief workers anxiously awaited the first group of civilians freed from a steel plant that is the last redoubt of Ukrainian fighters in the devastated port city....
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
WASHINGTON — Rioters who smashed their way into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, succeeded — at least temporarily — in delaying the certification of Joe Biden’s election to the White House. Hours before, Rep. Jim Jordan had been trying to achieve the same thing. Texting with then-White House...
3-car crash on Pa. Turnpike in Penn Township sends 1 to hospital
One person was taken by ambulance to a local hospital after a three-car wreck Sunday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Penn Township, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatch supervisor. The crash was reported at about 9:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the turnpike at mile marker 61,...
Monday is deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania primary
Monday is the final day to register to vote in Pennsylvania’s May 17 primary. Those who wish to vote in the election and are not previously registered must complete a registration application by Monday. Applications may be completed online through a site maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of State or...
Lower Burrell considers recreation area for 90 acres it owns along Dutchman RunVideo
Lower Burrell is exploring outdoor recreational facilities for a proposed park on undeveloped property along Dutchman Run. The city bought the 90 acres for $24,500 in 1967 from an area couple. The property has sat undeveloped for decades. “When we first walked it, it was clear that the potential there...
Shooting at bar in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood sends 3 to hospital
Three people were in stable condition after a shooting late Saturday at a bar in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood, according to a city Public Safety spokeswoman. The shooting was reported at 11:45 p.m. at Zano’s Pub House in the 3800 block of Acorn Street. An initial investigation by city police revealed...
Police: Suspect in custody after domestic dispute leads to fatal Hill District stabbing
A female suspect is in custody after a stabbing left a male victim dead early Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, according to city police. Police said Angela Stewart, 34, was charged with homicide and is being held at the Allegheny County Jail. The stabbing was reported shortly after 4 a.m....
Runners, spectators return to city streets for 2022 Pittsburgh MarathonVideo
Marathon mania was unleashed in Pittsburgh this weekend. The full 26.2-mile race and 13.1-mile half-marathon kicked off about 7 a.m. Sunday under cloudy skies that turned to rainy, soggy conditions about an hour into the race. But that didn’t dampen the spirit of runners. Many said they were thrilled the...
2 Democrats, 3 Republicans vying for outgoing U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb’s seat in Congress
Two Democrats and three Republicans are vying for their parties’ nominations in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb in the 17th Congressional District, which includes Beaver County and parts of Butler and Allegheny counties. Lamb, a Democrat from Mt. Lebanon, is vying for a seat in the U.S....
New housing development approved in Hempfield
Hempfield supervisors have OK’d plans to bring 76 new homes to the northern part of the township. The development, which received conditional approval, will be located at the corner of Blank School Road and Harvey Avenue, across the street from the Hannastown Golf Club. “It’s a great piece of property...
Cash bail system reform being explored in Pennsylvania
Muhammad Ali Nasir was 16 when Pittsburgh police charged him with adult crimes, leading initially to him being held in jail after a magistrate set bail bonds that totaled $100,000. Last week, the Homewood man told members of the Pennsylvania state House Democratic Policy Committee he ultimately was found not...
