Michael DiVittorio stories, Page 79

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The Monroeville Convention Center will once again be packed with artists, pop culture celebrities and enthusiasts as one of the state’s largest conventions makes its return to the municipality this month. Steel City Con is scheduled for Aug. 13-15 at 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. Attendees should use caution when parking....

The sounds of classic rock and pop hits and the smell of barbecue, tacos and other food filled the main streets of Sewickley for a late-July celebration. Thousands of people packed parts of Beaver Street for the first of three Sewickley Chamber of Commerce Night Marts. The events are designed...

A street sale designed to give Oakmont businesses and other vendors a boost returned to the borough and so did the crowds. More than 1,200 people were estimated to have walked and shopped up and down Allegheny River Boulevard on July 31 in the return of the annual Oakmont Chamber...

Joseph and Rosemary Barbacci and other members of the North American Martyrs choir lifted their voices in unison for the last time at the Monroeville Catholic church. They had been a part of the worship team for about 30 years and came out of retirement to take part in the...

Plum High School math teacher Tamar McPherson recently joined an elite group of educators dedicated to the future of technology-based learning. She is one of 38 teachers in the state to become certified in computer science grades 7-12 through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The professional development opportunity was made...

Bethel Park School District families will have three options to start the upcoming school year. Students can return to full-time in person learning; an online option through the district’s cyber academy and a third-party curriculum; and a separate, remote learning option run by district teachers using the district’s curriculum. The...

South Fayette Senior Center recently reopened its doors and resumed in-person activities. Township communications director Andrea Iglar said the reopening process began in June and things have really picked up in the past few weeks. The South Fayette Area Senior Citizens Association offers daily activities at the center, which is...

Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish will host a flea market and food sale at St. Bernadette Lourdes Center this weekend. A preview sale is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at 245 Azalea Drive. Admission is $5. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Some...

Pat and Tom Zullo walked through the halls of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Penn Hills on Monday night, just like they did a thousand times before. The Penn Hills couple were a part of that house of worship for more than five decades. Tom Zullo sang in the choir...

Giant Eagle officials said they “strongly” suggest all customers wear masks in their stores, regardless of vaccination status, starting Friday. Workers will be required to wear masks or face shields starting Wednesday. Both announcements were made Monday evening. “Throughout the covid-19 pandemic, we have made keeping our team members safe...

Sounds of song and slams are slated to once again echo throughout Verona as a local pro wrestling promotion plans its pending post-pandemic performance. All championship titles in the Lawrence­ville-based Keystone State Wrestling Alliance will be up for grabs in Battle in the Borough III. Bell time is 6 p.m....

Sounds of song and slams are slated to once again echo throughout Verona as a local pro wrestling promotion plans its pending post-pandemic performance. All championship titles in the Lawrence­ville-based Keystone State Wrestling Alliance (KSWA) will be up for grabs in Battle in the Borough III. Bell time is 6...

Oakmont officials have approved the next round of improvements to Creekside Park. Council awarded an estimated $338,000 project to DeFrank Development for the relocation of a parking lot, grading and repaving of an existing trail and a new outfield fence for the baseball field. The company was the lowest of...

Two Catholic churches in Penn Hills will soon close their doors for good. Diocese of Pittsburgh officials said St. Bartholomew Church, at 111 Erhardt Drive, and St. Gerard Majella Church, at 121 Dawn Drive, are in poor physical condition. A recent decree from Bishop David Zubik cited both roofs, as...

Doris Morris could hardly hold in her excitement. The Plum senior, like many in the borough, had been waiting with anticipation for the doors of the community center at 499 Center-New Texas Road to reopen after being shuttered due to the pandemic. After a major renovation including air purifiers in...

New computer devices at the elementary schools, districtwide updated facilities and familiar friendly faces are among what is awaiting Riverview students this coming school year. Superintendent Neil English said his Oakmont and Verona staffers are excited to welcome students back to full-time, in-person learning starting Thursday, Aug. 26 after more...

Oakmont police are investigating an assault Saturday morning. Police Chief Michael Ford said a man told police someone made slurs before and during the attack along the 500 block of Cedar Way around 3 a.m. No further information about the incident was released. Anyone with information is asked to contact...

A celebration marking 20 years in the fight against cancer is set to take place at Riverside Park in Oakmont. The annual Relay for Life of Riverview returns after a year hiatus due to the pandemic. Festivities are scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 7. “We’re very excited...

A charity dek hockey tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society is going on this weekend at Oakmont and Banksville rinks. The annual Hockey for Life contest has returned to Riverside Park in Oakmont after a year hiatus due to the pandemic. Organized by Riverview Dek Hockey, the nonprofit home of...