Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease
As Allegheny County residents step outside to enjoy near-record heat this week, local health experts are warning about the dangers of Lyme disease after an unusually high number of tick bites reported across the country. In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an early advisory urging the...
Prantl’s owner responds to health department consumer alert
Joe Cugliari, owner and president of Prantl’s Bakery, issued a statement following the Allegheny Health Department’s consumer alert regarding the bakery’s Walnut Street location in Shadyside. According to the department’s Thursday report, the bakery had a presence of rodent droppings on multiple surfaces, damaged exterior walls, soiled food equipment, old...
Morning Roundup: Cooling centers activated; police search for Homewood shooting suspect
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 18: Cooling centers activated amid heat wave Five cooling centers have been activated “due to the expected heat wave,” according to Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation. In social media posts, CitiParks said the cooling centers, located at healthy...
Readers vent frustrations over potholes on busy Western Pa. streets, highways
It’s the time of year when Thomas Bell typically gets calls about the poor condition of a road that isn’t his responsibility. “This really does seem like ‘The Year of the Pothole,’” said Bell, superintendent of streets in Greensburg. “I think we’ve used more cold patching material than in the...
Patients who need kidney transplants share their stories in hope of finding living donors
Dave Lackner remembered being on vacation in Stone Harbor, N.J., in 2007 when the phone call came in. “They had found a kidney for my dad,” Lackner, of Mt. Lebanon, said of that call nearly 20 years ago. The family scrambled to get the patriarch on a flight home for...
Pittsburgh set to start week with near-record heat
A week after parts of the Pittsburgh region saw frost advisories and freeze warnings, near record heat is expected for the start of the new week. A high of 90-to-91 degrees is forecast for Monday, and a high around 90 is expected on Tuesday, National Weather Service meteorologist David Shallenberger...
Jewish Association on Aging partners with RubyWell to assist family caregivers
Caregivers need comforting, too. Being the person who takes care of a family member is a noble calling. These people are compassionate and often make sacrifices and go above and beyond for their loved ones. The Jewish Association on Aging and RubyWell launched a grant-funded family caregiver support program in...
2 killed in Summit Township crash
Two people were killed in a crash Saturday night in Summit Township, Butler County. State police say the crash happened just after 10 p.m. on Freeport Road, just east of Headland Road. Skyler Gray, 22, of Cadogan, was driving a 2016 Honda Accord west on Freeport Road when the car...
Butler Memorial Hospital, union techs reach contract 3 days before planned strike
Butler Memorial Hospital and its technical professionals union have reached a contract that calls for a minimum 3% wage increase over the next three years. The three-year contract was announced Friday night by both Independence Health and the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. The union represents 235...
Nicholas, Timko seek GOP nomination in Butler County state House district
The winner of Tuesday’s contested Republican primary race in a Butler County state House district could have a shot of earning more than just the GOP nomination to run for the 12th District seat in November. Republican officials have said the primary winner also would likely be the party’s logical...
The Saucy African brings African flavors to Pittsburgh kitchens
Those who haven’t tried sauces from The Saucy African before might still glean familiarity in the flavors. The Pittsburgh-based food brand — which offers African-inspired simmer sauces, spices and seasonings — occupies an interesting niche. It’s a novel concept rooted in some of the world’s oldest culinary traditions. “This is...
Western Pennsylvanians explore various aspects of an ‘off-grid’ lifestyle
Less is more for some folks choosing to live versions of an off-grid lifestyle in Western Pennsylvania. Ditching modern conveniences and technologies for a simpler, more eco-friendly and less-stressed life appeals to those looking to save money, help the planet and know where their food is coming from. Living off-grid,...
In a heartbeat: What’s the draw of blood donation?
The issue According to Vitalant Pittsburgh communications director Maya Santana, the need for blood has remained steady due to everyday emergencies and ongoing medical treatments. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion, and patients rely on a constant and ready supply already available on hospital...
Breakfast for dinner is on the menu at these Western Pennsylvania eateries
Breakfast dishes can be a fun departure from traditional dinner foods when dining out. While plenty of diners serve breakfast all day, many of those spots close at 2 or 3 p.m. “It’s one of those things that everybody wants — we sell a lot of breakfast at night,” said...
IUP to offer classes for Indiana County high schoolers interested in future education careers
High school students pursuing a career in education at the Indiana County Technology Center can earn up to 12 college credits through a new partnership with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. IUP officials announced Friday the launch of the “IUP Rising Educators Advancing through Dual Enrollment and Yearly College Credits”...
What to know going into Tuesday’s primary
Just more than 1 in 10 races across Southwestern Pennsylvania are being contested in Tuesday’s primary, with many races on either the Republican or Democratic side failing to field any candidates at all. Still, there are some key races to watch, including a Republican contest for lieutenant governor, two contested...
Bartolotta, Buchtan square off in contentious GOP state Senate primary
Greene County businessman Al Buchtan is looking to oust three-term state Sen. Camera Bartolotta of Washington County in what has been one of Western Pennsylvania’s most contentious primary races. The race in the 46th Senatorial District has revealed divisions among local Republicans while attracting intense interest, and millions of dollars,...
Country music superstar Luke Bryan bringing his farm tour to Westmoreland County
County music superstar Luke Bryan is bringing his farm tour to the Latrobe area this fall. On Friday, the artist announced three new tour stops, including one at 1846 Farms in Unity Township on Sept. 17. The other new dates are Sept. 18 at Miller Family Farm in Millersport, Ohio,...
Senate Democrats rally around Fetterman, say critics need to ‘show some respect’
Some of Sen. John Fetterman’s Democratic colleagues defended his standing in the party amid reports that Republicans are recruiting him, insisting that he is a “good human” and that detractors should “show some respect.” According to an article by NOTUS, the lawmakers said his critics should back off and the...
For residents of Virginia’s ‘data center alley,’ the industry underpins economy — but with costsVideo
This is the second installment of a TribLive occasional series on data center development in Western Pennsylvania. Today’s story looks at the boom in data center construction in Northern Virginia and what life is like living next to a data center. PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Greg Pirio says the...
Penn State officially licensed graduation bobbleheads launch in limited edition series
For Penn State University graduates celebrating their new diplomas, an officially licensed Nittany Lions Graduation Bobblehead is now available for purchase. The Penn State-themed collectible is part of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Graduation Bobblehead Series, according to an announcement released Friday. The limited edition bobblehead features...
Guy, Vodvarka face off in GOP primary in 17th Congressional District
A pair of Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination to try to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio in November. The GOP race in the 17th Congressional District features Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy of Hopewell and Robinson’s Jesse James Vodvarka, who manages a family-owned manufacturing firm that makes springs...
Luxury convention center hotel planned for Pittsburgh
A 500-room hotel is planned for a site adjacent to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, which will give the city two hotels attached to the convention center along the Allegheny River according to state, city and county officials. Loews Hotels & Co. of New York City,...
2 VA Hospital patients in O’Hara diagnosed with Legionnaires disease
Veterans Administration officials have said that two patients being treated at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center in O’Hara have tested positive for Legionella, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The water lines at the facility have been treated, flushed and tested to make sure they are safe for people to...
Penn State faculty vote to form union
A majority of participating Penn State faculty members voted in favor of union representation, according to the Service Employees International Union. The SEIU Local 668 announced Thursday that 2,510 faculty members voted in favor of a union. More than 5,000 faculty were able to vote in the election. “The road...
