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Morning Roundup: Woman scammed out of $54,000; police arrest man they say was involved in hit-and-run
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Nov. 30: Lawrence County woman scammed out of $54,000 A Lawrence County woman lost $54,206 to a scammer pretending to be with Publishers Clearing House. According to TribLive news partner WTAE, the scammer told the woman she had...
Beaver County man to serve at least 36 years in prison for shooting Pennsylvania State Police trooper
A Beaver County man convicted of shooting Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jonnie Schooley in 2022 was sentenced to at least 36 years in prison. Damian Bradford was sentenced Wednesday. His maximum sentence is 73 years, TribLive news partner WTAE reported. Bradford was convicted on multiple charges, including attempted criminal homicide,...
Pittsburgh looks to make it easier to open child care businesses in residential areas
A Pittsburgh zoning change that is one step away from gaining approval would make it easier to open child care businesses in the city’s residential areas. Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of the proposed zoning amendments, which would allow for child care facilities within neighborhoods zoned for...
Pittsburgh’s Frick Park a step closer to historic designation
Pittsburgh’s Frick Park is a step closer to receiving historic designation. The city’s Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to recommended granting the historic designation. Located in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square, Point Breeze and Swisshelm Park neighborhoods, the 644-acre Frick Park is a “visual landmark” in the community, said...
Big video screen in plaza near PNC Park would boost entertainment on North Shore, developer says
Plans are moving ahead for a proposed video screen in a new plaza near PNC Park where people could watch Pirates games without going into the stadium. The concept was first introduced to the Planning Commission last month. Commissioners said then that they were concerned the large LED screen would...
Pittsburgh woman faces charges after 45-mile police chase
Pennsylvania State Police said they have charged a Pittsburgh driver after a 45-mile police chase on Thanksgiving Day. Police said the chase began in Mercer County and ended in Wexford in Allegheny County. Troopers said they attempted to pull over a vehicle for a traffic violation in the southbound lanes...
Elizabeth Borough looks to disband police department
The Elizabeth Borough Council on Tuesday voted to move ahead with a proposal to disband its police department, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The borough currently has one full-time police officer — Chief William Sombo — and a rotating list of 12 to 15 part-time officers. Council on Tuesday...
Morning Roundup: Fire destroys former alpaca farm in West Deer
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Nov. 29: Fire destroys former alpaca farm in West Deer A former alpaca farm in West Deer was destroyed in a fire Tuesday night. West Deer fire Chief Anthony Creaturo told TribLive news partner WTAE that the homeowner...
Pittsburgh region expected to see milder winter than usual
Some people in the Pittsburgh region woke up Tuesday morning to a light dusting of snow, but the region is behind on its annual average for the white stuff — and it might see less of it this winter, according to the National Weather Service in Moon. NWS meteorologist Lee...
Morning Roundup: Woman faces charges in Marshall-Shadeland stabbing; Pittsburgh warming center opens
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Nov. 28: Police: Woman to be charged in Marshall-Shadeland stabbing One person was arrested Monday after police said they responded to a domestic violence incident in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland. Pittsburgh police said they were dispatched to the 2800 block...
Cyberattack targets Aliquippa’s Municipal Water Authority
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa was the victim of a cyberattack, but there has been no loss of water for its customers, U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio said. Deluzio, D-Aspinwall, said federal officials are assisting in an investigation of the incident. “Attacks on our critical infrastructure like water are unacceptable,”...
Law enforcement warns of potential security risks with Apple’s new NameDrop feature
Police departments across the country are warning Apple users about potential privacy concerns after a new iOS update. The update includes a new feature called NameDrop. Apple on its website touts NameDrop as a way to “quickly share contact information with a nearby iPhone or Apple Watch.” Apple said its...
Pittsburgh’s West End Bridge to see accessibility improvements
Pittsburgh nonprofit Riverlife will provide $2 million for design and engineering to improve accessibility on the city’s West End Bridge. The nonprofit last week announced the investment “to create accessible connections leading to the West End Bridge from the Manchester-Chateau and West End neighborhoods.” In a statement, Riverlife said the...
Morning Roundup: Man stabbed in Lincoln Borough; 5 juveniles arrested amid South Side assault
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Nov. 27: Man stabbed in Lincoln Borough A man was stabbed in Lincoln Borough on Sunday evening, according to Allegheny County Police. Allegheny County 911 was alerted to a stabbing on Creek Street around 8:50 p.m. Sunday. First...
Pittsburgh seeks volunteer snow-shovelers to help keep sidewalks clear in winter
Pittsburgh is looking for volunteers to help seniors and residents with disabilities keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice over the winter. The city said there typically aren’t enough volunteers to meet demand for the annual Snow Angels program. Last year, 419 volunteers signed up to shovel sidewalks, while...
Quaker Valley School District negotiating new contract with teachers
Quaker Valley School District officials and teachers are negotiating a new contract. Their prior four-year deal expired June 30. The 165-member Quaker Valley Education Association has been negotiating with the district for a new contract. Details of those negotiations were not immediately available. “While we understand the public’s interest in...
Pittsburgh police poised to open new Downtown substation next year
A new Pittsburgh police substation slated to open early next year in Downtown will be larger and house more officers than the substation that’s there now, officials said. In a unanimous final vote Monday, City Council approved a deal to lease office space at 439 Wood St. from PNC. The...
Homeless encampments with electricity, water proposed by Pittsburgh officials
Homeless people in Pittsburgh could soon have encampments with electricity, running water and trash removal. The plan calls for services to homeless people in safe, clean sites, said City Council members Anthony Coghill, D-Beechview, and Deb Gross, D-Highland Park. “This is like a small neighborhood that deserves services,” Gross said....
Man injured in Clairton shooting
A man was injured in a shooting in Clairton Sunday evening, according to Allegheny County police. Police responded to a shooting at 5th Street and Pine Alley in Clairton around 8:10 p.m. Sunday, officials said. First responders found a man with a gunshot wound to the buttocks. The victim was...
Annual Tarentum-Brackenridge Holiday Parade brings festive fun, sense of community
Kathy Linderman started designing a Charlie Brown-themed Christmas float for the annual Tarentum-Brackenridge Holiday Parade in October. The float — which she rode with her kids, Gabrielle, 11, and Benjamin, 13 — included Snoopy’s dog house, cut-out decorations of beloved Peanuts characters, and a small Charlie Brown Christmas tree made...
Pittsburgh grocery store closed after sewage backup discovered in kitchen, food storage areas
Kuhn’s Market in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood was closed after an Allegheny County health inspector on Friday discovered an active sewage backup. The sewage backup was discovered in areas including the main kitchen and food storage areas, according to the health department’s food safety assessment report. There also was evidence of...
New York man faces criminal charges after prompting lockdown at Ambridge Area High School
A New York man is facing criminal charges after prompting a lockdown at Ambridge Area High School Friday. Anthony Mosca, 18, of Bronxville, New York, allegedly used a fake name to sign in at the school and receive a pass. School staff informed police around noon Friday that Mosca entered...
Plans advance for new Downtown police substation on Wood Street
Pittsburgh police are looking to open a new, larger substation Downtown as some people continue to voice concerns about safety in the Golden Triangle. Public safety officials said they hope to open a new substation at 439 Wood St. to replace the current Zone 2 substation at 604 Liberty Ave....
Pittsburgh’s Frick Park being considered for historic designation
Pittsburgh’s Frick Park may soon receive historic designation. The 644-acre park in the city’s Swisshelm Park, Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square and Point Breeze neighborhoods is a “visual landmark” in those communities, said Sarah Quinn, of Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning. It was nominated for historic designation by Preservation Pittsburgh,...
Pittsburgh might need to consider raising taxes after pandemic relief money dries up, officials say
Pittsburgh’s finances are projected to be tight in the coming years and that might force officials to take a “hard look” at raising taxes, said City Council Budget Director Peter McDevitt. McDevitt led a budget discussion with council members Tuesday to formally launch council’s weekslong budget process ahead of a...
