Rachel Carson Bridge closure highlights upcoming traffic restrictions in Pittsburgh region
The Rachel Carson Bridge will close for two weeks to facilitate Pittsburgh’s annual Three Rivers Arts Festival, which will bring live music and a variety of vendors to the brand-new Arts Landing complex Downtown. The bridge will close at 8 a.m. on Tuesday and reopen at 4 p.m. on June...
Faith, financial and community leaders unite for Pittsburgh’s affordable housing roadshow
Community leaders and affordable lending experts are taking their knowledge on location Saturday in an effort to reach people most in need. Pittsburgh’s Affordable Housing Roadshow kicks off at 11 a.m. at Petra International Ministries in Penn Hills, bringing together lenders, faith groups and other community organizations to connect residents...
How Dollar Tree is taking over former Rite Aid sites in Pittsburgh regionVideo
Nearly a year after Rite Aid shuttered 70 Pittsburgh-area stores during its bankruptcy proceedings, the retail fallout has left a distinct divide across southwestern Pennsylvania. Some towns remain pharmacy deserts, while others are seeing vacant storefronts claimed by dollar stores. For communities losing their only pharmacy, the closures created an...
Dunbar man receives additional jail time for illegal tire dumping at Ohiopyle State Park
A Fayette County man serving time for killing his girlfriend in 2021 will have an additional six months to a year added on, after pleading guilty this week to dumping a large number of waste tires in Ohiopyle State Park. Thomas L. Dean, 53, of Dunbar was sentenced in November...
Lee and Deluzio observe ‘concerning’ activity inside Moshannon ICE facility
Two Democrats from Allegheny County on Thursday conducted the first unannounced congressional visit under the Trump administration of the controversial Moshannon Valley Processing Center — finding what they said was concerning activity inside. U.S. Reps. Summer Lee of Swissvale and Chris Deluzio of Fox Chapel arrived with their teams around...
Suspended Butler County podiatrist sentenced for overprescribing opioids, assaulting patients
A suspended podiatrist, who at one time had offices in the region including one in Ford City, was sentenced Wednesday to one to two years in jail and six years of probation for overprescribing opioids to patients while assaulting them, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. An Armstrong County...
AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation
AI integration is increasingly permeating daily life — and now, it’s even affecting graduation ceremonies. Most recently, an AI-powered system malfunctioned during commencement at Glendale Community College in Arizona, incorrectly announcing some names and skipping others altogether, People reported. President Tiffany Hernandez told the crowd about the “new AI system”...
The rural strategy: Pittsburgh colleges try harder to enroll, retain small-town students
Logan Johnson did not want a traditional, campus setting in a college. “I wanted to do some sort of city, as far as college,” said Johnson, 22, of Warren, a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania. “I’ve always been attracted to urban life. Lots going on, things to do, shows to...
Lee, Deluzio introduce bills to combat zombie mines in Appalachia
U.S. Reps. Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio on Tuesday unveiled a package of bills to combat so-called zombie mines across the Appalachian region that experts say harm the health and safety of Western Pennsylvanians. A zombie mine is a nonproducing, unreclaimed modern coal mine, according to Appalachian Voices, a nonprofit...
Roundup: 2 found dead in Butler County fire; 2 women injured in McKeesport assault
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 26: 2 found dead in Butler County fire Two people were found dead Monday in a Butler County home that had caught on fire, according to state police. The blaze was reported on Old Route 68 in...
2 hospitalized after raft overturns in Yough rapids at Ohiopyle State ParkVideo
Two people were taken to hospitals after a raft overturned Sunday on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle State Park, according to a statement from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Park staff and local first responders were called to the Middle Yough in Henry Clay Township around 1...
Mister Rogers version wins USPS Stamp Encore contest, will return in June
Welcome back to the neighborhood, Mister Rogers. The U.S. Postal Service on Sunday announced that a stamp featuring Latrobe native Fred Rogers was the winner of its Stamp Encore contest. The stamp, which debuted in 2018, is being reissued in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the postal service and...
Military flyovers scheduled across the region for Memorial Day
A low-flying military plane with a rumbling engine will make its way over Pittsburgh and suburban neighborhoods and beyond as part of Monday’s Memorial Day remembrances. The 911th Airlift Wing from the Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station will conduct flyovers with a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft beginning at 10:20 a.m. in...
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Washington County
A 21-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking along Pike Street in Chartiers Township, authorities said. The Washington County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Philip Frye of Meadowlands. According to the coroner’s report, Frye was struck at about 2 a.m. while walking in the 500...
Western Pennsylvania’s wildest burgers stack up big flavor
Gourmet burgers continue to evolve in bold and big ways. From unusual flavor pairings to whopping-sized portions, unique condiments and deluxe toppings, just about anything goes these days. Once synonymous with the fast food industry, burgers have become more sophisticated and are showing up on menus in fun, funky and...
Western Pennsylvania couples share their stories of marrying young
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin met his wife, the former Dendy Hogan, when he was 14. The two were high school sweethearts. Dendy has been a steady “steady” of the young star player throughout his path leading to the majors. Griffin was just 19 when they got married Jan. 17...
Trading service weapons for social workers: New policing models emerge in Western Pa.Video
Police officers increasingly are asked to make a complex calculation in the field: Is the person in distress an alleged criminal to be handcuffed or a possible patient to be helped? Although police undergo occasional training on interactions with people experiencing a mental health crisis, a new paradigm in policing...
Fayette man electrocuted while attempting to cut wire
A man was electrocuted Friday in Fayette County while apparently attempting to cut wire from active electric lines, according to state Trooper Kalee Barnhart. Christopher Cottrell, 32, of New Salem, was pronounced dead on Laurel Hill Road in Dunbar. Barnhart said Cottrell was found with a pole saw and backpack...
Electric bills to increase for Duquesne Light, West Penn Power customers
Pennsylvanians should expect to pay more on their electric bills come June, including customers of Duquesne Light and West Penn Power. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced this week electric utility prices will adjust June 1 for all state-regulated electric utilities — alongside an expected increase of air conditioning use...
Scott Timko edges out Ethan Nicholas to earn GOP nod in 12th state House District
The third time turned out to be a charm for Cranberry’s Scott Timko as he earned the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s primary election race in the 12th state House District after coming up short in two previous bids. Timko collected nearly 52% of votes cast compared to 48% for his...
Expect a cooler, stormy Memorial Day weekend in Pittsburgh region
If you expected Memorial Day weekend to bring backyard cookouts, poolside afternoons and summerlike heat, think again. After Pittsburgh came within striking distance of a record high Monday, the National Weather Service says the holiday weekend forecast is shaping up to look much different, with cooler temperatures and the potential...
Sarris Candies to open factory store in Washington County
A new Sarris Candies factory store is set to open in Washington County in June, the company announced this week. The Sarris store, located at 135 Meadow Lane in Canonsburg, will open to the public on June 1 — with guided factory tours beginning July 6. “The opening of our...
Morning Roundup: Patient steals ambulance in Beaver County; car fire and collision in Knoxville
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, May 21: Patient steals ambulance in Beaver County A patient stole an ambulance Wednesday night in Industry Borough and fled from troopers, Pennsylvania State Police said. Justin Corrie, 23, was identified as the suspect, TribLive news partner WTAE...
Late-season freeze puts chill on fruit harvests across the region
Those looking forward to the annual ritual of picking fruits and berries are likely to be disappointed this year. Blame Mother Nature. A late-April frost wreaked havoc with crops, killing many of the buds that would have produced fruit. Perennial crops such as apples, pears, peaches, strawberries and cherries bloom...
Western Pa. Muslims ‘ultra vigilant’ after fatal San Diego mosque shooting
Western Pennsylvania Muslims are being “ultra vigilant” after a fatal shooting at an Islamic Center in San Diego, said Christine Mohamed, executive director of the Council on
American-Islamic Relations in Pittsburgh. The attack on the mosque Monday by two teens killed three men: a security guard and two practitioners. Investigators...
