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Fifth-generation Tarentum resident Cindy Homburg relishes memories of time spent in her grandmother’s kitchen. “Her creamed cucumber recipe with the sauteed onions, that’s one that our family still makes today,” Homburg said. “She would add a touch of sugar and enough vinegar to make it bite.” Homburg is hoping that...

From funk to rock to all-out-dance pop, performers headlining the Rock the River concert series in Aspinwall are better than ever, organizers said. Allegheny RiverTrail Park founder Susan Crookston revealed the summer lineup, saying summer at the shoreline is sure to be hot. Concerts are free and are scheduled one...

Tarentum’s loss is Murrysville’s gain. Tarentum Borough Manager Michael Nestico is expected to resign during a council meeting May 10 to take the job as Murrysville’s top administrator. Tarentum Council President Scott Dadowski said council is aware of Nestico’s decision and that his leaving will be a loss for the...

The Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh has a new bishop. The Rev. Alex Cameron will oversee 41 congregations in the western region of Pennsylvania, along with six other churches in Illinois, Colorado and Tennessee. He will lead nearly 6,500 parishioners in his new role, including those from churches in Greensburg, Ligonier,...

Allegheny County Police are asking for help to identify a suspect accused of dragging a Whitehall police officer with a vehicle during a traffic stop early Saturday. The suspect is described as a middle-aged, heavy-set black man who is possibly from the McKeesport area. The vehicle involved,a gray 2018 Chrysler...

Pittsburgh police are asking for help in identifying suspects in a burglary that happened April 9 at the Glass House Apartments along Station Square Drive East. Police are looking for three men and a woman who are accused of breaking into an apartment during the afternoon, between 12:45 and 3:45...

Investigators are still working to determine what caused a fire late Thursday that destroyed an East Deer apartment building. “There’s no answers yet,” fire Chief Jack Bailie Jr. said Saturday. “We probably won’t know for a couple weeks.” Bailie heads up the East Deer Volunteer Fire Department, which was among...

Anyone who wants to offer a prayer or have one said for themselves is welcome to join a non-denominational service Thursday in Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park. A borough church, Abundant Joy Fellowship, is hosting the National Day of Prayer observance. “No matter what you believe in, anybody is welcome to...

A man was in critical condition Friday morning after being assaulted with a baseball bat in Brighton Heights, according to Pittsburgh police. Officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of California Avenue around 1 a.m. for reports of a violent attack on two men. One of the victims was taken...

Thefts of catalytic converters are on the rise across the Pittsburgh region, and police are urging residents to stay aware of suspicious activity. Catalytic converters bring in big money on the underground market because they are made of the metals platinum, palladium and rhodium. Often, thieves can easily cut the...

A scheduled walkout by some Deer Lakes students to protest bullying at the high school has been canceled because of backlash from the community, organizers said. Student Abygail Cacurak said a private meeting with district administration is being planned in lieu of the protest. “After much deliberation and thought, we...

A freeze warning for the Pittsburgh region expired around 9 a.m. Thursday — but not before temperatures tied an 88-year-old record low. The temperature dipped to 29 degrees overnight, tying a record set in 1934, National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Frazier said. “It’s possible that locations around Pittsburgh dropped even...

A Harrison church that climbs four stories and is prominently along Freeport Road received a $44,000 makeover this month in the form of a new roof. “It was needed,” said Walter Rutkowski, trustees chairperson at Grace United Methodist Church. “Someone going through the drive-thru at CVS called the office on...

A threat of violence has closed a private Pittsburgh school Thursday. Imani Christian Academy in the city’s East Hills section is closed due to a shooter threat, according to an alert on the school’s website. Pittsburgh police are investigating. School officials were not immediately able to be reached, but classes...

Inbound lanes of the Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh have reopened after a crash Thursday morning, according to PennDOT. The multi-vehicle crash happened at about 5:10 a.m. TRAFFIC ALERT: WPXIJennifer Tomazic (@JenniferTomazic) April 28, 2022 Traffic was moving again just before 6 a.m. after crews cleared the scene. It was...

A man is in stable condition after being shot Tuesday in New Kensington, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s office. Police responded at about 7:45 p.m. to the 1300 block of Leishman Avenue for reports of shots fired. The victim, Garrick Marshall, no age available, suffered multiple gunshot wounds....

A man was in serious condition after being shot Tuesday in Penn Hills, according to police Chief Ronald Como. The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 700 block of McFarlane Drive. Como said the 20-year-old victim was targeted in a drive-by shooting. “An unknown number of actors shot into...

No one was injured during a standoff overnight Tuesday in which police blocked off a portion of Freeport Street in Etna, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. Police were dispatched to the area around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, with SWAT officers responding shortly after. A SWAT situation carried on for a...

Pittsburgh police said they are investigating a report of two women being attacked and robbed inside a restroom at a North Shore bar early April 10. Officers said two women and a man are suspected in the attack and robbery at Shorty’s Pins and Pints, according to Tribune-Review news partner...

St. Joseph High School students have tapped into the expertise of professional directors for the spring production of “Into the Woods.” The guidance has taken them from “amateur to stars,” some of the theatrical teens said. “We’ve gone to a whole other level,” said senior Hannah Laskowski, 18, of Arnold....

Port Authority’s light-rail service is back up and running after a lengthy shutdown Tuesday morning caused by a power issue, according to the agency. All rail car service along the Blue and Silver lines was stopped just before 6:30 a.m. but was restored at about 10:30 a.m. Power has been...

The southbound lanes of Interstate 79 — from Prospect to Zelienople — are reopen Tuesday morning after a multiple vehicle crash. One person was flown by medical helicopter to a local hospital, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. The incident happened just before 6:30 a.m., according to PennDOT. Lanes were...

There were no reported injuries in a fire early Tuesday that spread between two homes in Larimer, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. Firefighters were called just after 1 a.m. and worked from the rooftops to fight the flames at the homes in the 6000 block of Llewellyn Place. The...

Motorists who use the Homestead Grays Bridge should allow extra travel time when the span goes under construction at the beginning of May. The inner southbound lane of the bridge is scheduled to close from 6 a.m. May 7 to 6 a.m. May 9. During the closure, crews will work...

Tarentum Recreation Board has released its summer lineup, with a schedule of events aimed at drawing people to the borough’s riverfront park and beyond. “They have something for everyone,” resident Cathy Fajbik said. “The fact that it’s free helps a lot, but, really, to look out at the boats and...