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Fun times: Runners who don’t mind getting soaked, filthy relish Seven Springs’ Mud on the Mountain event
Seven Springs Mountain Resort hosted its “Mud on the Mountain” run and obstacle course Saturday morning. Participants competed in one of two courses: a 1.5-mile course featuring 18 obstacles or a 5-mile route with 30 obstacles. The 1.5-mile course, featuring a winding climb up the mountains, was open to those...
Ligonier Country Market vendors, organizers pleased with season debut in Latrobe, despite poor weather
Rain and brisk wind did not deter Western Pennsylvanians from flocking to the Ligonier Country Market’s season debut in Latrobe — its first event in a new location in 25 years. About 3,000 customers perused the wares of 60 vendors Saturday morning, according to market Director Kelly Svesnik. “It all...
Gulf Tower, Koppers Building and One Oxford Center to receive special lighting one night — for a cause
Three Pittsburgh buildings – Gulf Tower, Koppers Building and One Oxford Center – will be lit up June 2 to raise awareness for the muscular condition myasthenia gravis. The special event, MG Illuminate, will light up the ‘Burgh to shine awarenss on the autoimmune disorder, said Jim Joyce, executive director...
3.5% tax increase pitched for Keystone Oaks property owners
Property owners in the Keystone Oaks School District could see a 3.5% increase to their property taxes for next school year. The district’s proposed budget totals about $55.2 million. It increases the millage rate to 22.7122 mills, which is a .5680-mill increase. Keystone Oaks serves students in Green Tree, Dormont...
Historic copper stolen from Penn Brewery recovered
A piece of history stolen Sunday from Penn Brewery has been found. An ellipse-shaped piece of copper from a boil kettle — a roughly 4-square-foot section was recovered safely — unmelted at the bottom of a scrap pile, according to a brewery post to social media. “Huge thanks to City...
Pittsburgh’s Three Sisters Bridges lit up in colors of Ireland as promotion for new direct flights to Dublin
Pittsburgh’s iconic Three Sisters Bridges will be illuminated Saturday and Sunday in green, white and orange to mark the launch of a new direct airline flight from the city to Ireland. The “Bridge to Ireland” display across the Allegheny River celebrates Aer Lingus’ first direct flight to Dublin, which takes...
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...
Traffic restrictions scheduled for Evergreen Road in Millvale, a heavily used link to the North Hills
Single-lane traffic restrictions will occur Tuesday and Wednesday along Evergreen Road in Millvale. Crews will be milling and paving the road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, according to PennDOT. Alternating traffic from Seavey Road to Lawrence Street will be controlled by flaggers. Evergreen Road travels through the...
Dozens turn out to dress Prospect Cemetery in Brackenridge for Memorial Day
Soldiers who fought for America’s freedoms likely faced harsher conditions than heavy rain and blustery winds. That was the thought of David Mainhart, commander of the Brackenridge American Legion Post 226, who braved the weather Saturday to trudge through Prospect Cemetery and help erect more than 950 flags on the...
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...
Bill to eliminate auto emission tests draws mixed reactions, hope for comprehensive reform
Millions of Pennsylvania drivers could catch a break on their annual vehicle inspections if a bill winding its way through the state Legislature becomes law — but don’t hold your breath. Senate Bill 1298, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, R-Cambria, calls for the removal of all 25 counties, including Allegheny...
Check out 6 rooftop spots for bites and drinks in Pittsburgh
As warmer weather arrives, Pittsburghers don’t have to dream about dining al fresco. For those looking for extra ambiance, the region is home to a number of rooftop bars and restaurants offering panoramic city views, elevated food and drinks, and a chance to snap golden hour photos. We’ve rounded up...
New cholesterol guidelines include earlier screenings, targeted intervention
New guidelines by the American Heart Association urge people to check their cholesterol earlier in life — in some cases, as young as toddlers — to stave off heart disease. Recommendations, in conjunction with the American College of Cardiology and updated in March for the first time since 2018, include...
Pa. is among 10 states that do not compensate the wrongfully convicted
Pennsylvania is one of just 10 states that has no compensation program for those who are wrongfully convicted. Of those 10, it is the most populous and has the most wrongful convictions, according to data kept by the National Registry of Exonerations. Since 1989, 148 people have been exonerated in...
The inside story of how a Bloomfield fatal arson conviction unraveled
Daniel Carnevale has always insisted he didn’t set the fire that killed three people in Bloomfield more than 30 years ago. That didn’t stop police from arresting him on what his lawyers say was flimsy evidence. Imprisoned for nearly 14 years after a jury convicted him of murder, Carnevale eventually...
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...
‘I don’t want golf to take over the park’: Squirrel Hill residents push back on plans to upgrade Schenley Park golf course
Meg Bernard bought her Squirrel Hill home, in part, because she loved the patio overlooking Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park. The golf course is quiet and tranquil, with scenic views of greenspace. But she worries that proposed changes to the course — including the addition of a driving...
As Shapiro, Garrity set to face off for governor, here are 7 hurdles that could shape race
The campaign for governor is poised to kick into high gear now that the top of the ticket for Pennsylvania’s general election is set. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat from Montgomery County, and his running mate, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis of West Mifflin, are facing Republican Stacy Garrity, the state’s...
Offbeat Pittsburgh: How artist Baron Batch turned Pittsburgh into his canvas
Baron Batch greeted me at his art studio with a handshake, a half-hug and a simple request: Leave the iPhone on a shelf in the hallway. I stepped into the studio, perched on a hill in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood, and was immediately swallowed by color — large canvases in progress,...
Delayed air quality permits from state, Allegheny County raise concerns about pollution
A new analysis by the Group Against Smog and Pollution found the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is late to issue at least 15 air quality permits, raising concerns that some of the state’s most prolific polluters may be operating without adequate oversight. Facilities that create significant air pollution must...
Harmar man guilty of forging signatures to get congressional hopeful on 2022 ballot
A jury on Friday found a longtime political volunteer guilty of forging signatures in a bid to help a Democratic congressional hopeful get on the ballot in 2022. Kirk Rice, 66, of Harmar was convicted of 38 criminal counts, including 14 counts of forgery and multiple counts of identity theft,...
Jacob Maloberti seeks plea deal in 2023 killing of Westmoreland County boy
A Delmont man accused in the 2023 killing of his wife’s 5-year-old adopted son is seeking a potential plea deal to lesser charges, his attorney told a Westmoreland County judge Friday. Jacob Maloberti, 36, appeared in court for what was labeled a disposition hearing on criminal homicide and other charges...
School cellphone ban can’t be OK’d fast enough for ‘fed up’ parents and teachers
Introduced in October, Senate Bill 1014 awaits House approval for its statewide “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones during school hours. For concerned parents and teachers, action can’t come soon enough. Public support for the bill is widespread and growing, with 74% of U.S. adults backing a ban on cellphones in...
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term. “Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026,” Gabbard wrote...
