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Riverfront Theater Company eager to return to in-person productions with ‘Into the Woods Jr.’
Hampton junior Lauren Michael joked that she does some of her best singing in the car. She has no jitters belting out tunes along with the radio. This summer, the 15-year-old pushed past her comfort zone to audition for a part in Riverfront Theater Company’s live production of “Into the...
Beltzhoover native Angelique Bradford appointed new associate pastor at Sharpsburg’s Roots of Faith
The new associate pastor at Roots of Faith in Sharpsburg lives by the motto, “Say yes to God and great things will happen.” “I am not fully aware of the possibilities that God has in store for me,” said the Rev. Angelique Bradford, a Beltzhoover native who celebrated her installation...
Aspinwall residents encouraged to help steer comprehensive plan
Aspinwall residents are encouraged to attend a public meeting Thursday to help steer the borough’s 10-year comprehensive plan, now in development. Consultants Pashek+MTR will provide information on emerging key issues and hope to hear feedback to help form future strategies. The open house is 6 to 9 p.m. at Aspinwall...
Sharpsburg Fall Festival will replace Open Streets this year
Sharpsburg is planning a fall festival to replace its wildly popular Open Streets, canceled last year by the covid-19 pandemic and this year by Main Street construction. “We promised everyone that once the pandemic eased up, we would put together an awesome event,” Organizer Greg Domian said. Hosted by the...
Camp Guyasuta offers adventures in learning
Rock climbing, zip lining and creek hikes are all part of the learning at Camp Guyasuta’s Adventure STEM Camp this summer. Hundreds of children, ages 6-13, have been exploring the 175-acre Boy Scout-owned facility in a series of day camps that aim to teach science and technology, but also self-confidence...
Student news: Parent volunteer needed, rowing champion, student production awards and more
Parent volunteer needed at Fairview Elementary Fairview Elementary School in the Fox Chapel Area School District needs a parent representative to serve on the school’s site-based management team for a two-year term. The term will start in the fall of 2021 and end in the spring of 2023. The team...
Fox Chapel Area High School hosts blood drive amid critical shortage
In the few weeks since Vitalant issued a call to replenish severe blood shortages across the region, the situation has improved — but not quite enough. “There is still a critical need for blood,” said Kristen Lane, Vitalant communications manager. “Donors are needed now to help prevent another shortage during...
Car crash into pole shuts portion of Babcock Boulevard in Shaler
A portion of Babcock Boulevard in Shaler was closed after an early morning vehicle crash, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. The crash happened at about 1:30 p.m. and shut down the heavily traveled road between Greenhill and Schuetzen Park roads, WPXI reports. BREAKING: Accident on Babcock Blvd. Utility pole...
Pittsburgh police investigating carjacking in Sheraden
A man told Pittsburgh police he was held at gunpoint by two people who stole his vehicle on Thursday in the city’s Sheraden neighborhood. Police are investigating the carjacking that happened just before 10 p.m in the 300 block of Ashlyn Street. The victim told police that two men fired...
Hampton partners with CMU to monitor township air quality
Hampton has joined a Carnegie Mellon University-run program to monitor potential changes in township air pollution. Air quality sensors were installed atop the community center along McCully Road to measure changes in particulates. The sensors were free to the township through the Greater Pittsburgh Northwest Real-time Affordable Multi-Pollutant (RAMP) Network...
Signature Dishes: Jerk tofu part of authentic Caribbean menu at 2 Sisters 2 Sons in SharpsburgVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. When Marline Siddo visits her family in Jamaica, she comes home to Pittsburgh’s North Side lugging stuffed suitcases. They are...
Hazardous waste collection scheduled for Freeport Area Middle School
Paint, pesticides and other chemicals will be collected at Freeport Area Middle School during a July 24 event hosted by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school off Route 356. “This event is part of...
Hampton Community Pool celebrates Christmas in July
Snow cone elves are hard at work prepping for Hampton Community Pool’s Christmas in July festival. The event will be 1:30 to 3 p.m. on July 21 at the pool along McCully Road. “Our elves on staff work many hours making several hundred snowballs leading up to this day,” pool...
Mayoral candidate of North Braddock facing assault charges
A candidate for mayor of North Braddock is facing charges of aggravated assault after being accused of beating two women with a bat, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. Cletus Lee was arrested Tuesday after a confrontation that police said resulted from a domestic dispute. The victims were taken to...
Several residents displaced after McKeesport fire spreads to 3 homes
Several McKeesport residents were displaced in a fire that spread to three homes early Wednesday, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. No one was injured in the fires, which started at about 12:30 a.m. along Stewart Street. Flames destroyed one of home’s porches and scorched the sides of the others....
Winning lottery ticket sold in New Kensington
Someone is going home a little richer Tuesday after winning the jackpot prize on a Treasure Hunt ticket sold in New Kensington. Lottery officials said the ticket was sold at the BP gas station at 7th Street and Linden Way. It was one of two winning Treasure Hunt tickets sold...
Squaw Run Garden club changes name to Trillium Garden Club
In the wake of local and national controversy over the word squaw and its meaning, a Fox Chapel area garden club has changed its name. Squaw Run Garden Club is now Trillium Garden Club – a nod to the prolific white flowers that line local trails each spring. “While the...
Power outages from early storms slowly being resolved
Utility outages caused by Tuesday’s powerful storms are slowing being resolved. About3,000 homes are still without power, according to Allegheny Power and Duquesne Light websites, but that’s down from more than 4,500 in the early morning hours. Allegheny Power reported about 100 regional customers without power, down from 1,700. Most...
Blawnox Community Garden hosting free produce giveaways
Blawnox residents are invited to a community produce stand on Wednesday where they can take home free veggies and herbs. Items will be distributed from 6 to 7 p.m. at the War Monument on the corner of Freeport Road and North Avenue. Zucchini, squash, kale, basil and collard greens are...
Shady Side Academy hires new executive director of Hillman Center for Performing Arts
The Hillman Center for Performing Arts at Shady Side Academy has a new executive director. Dek Ingraham will take over the role Monday, and will also serve as SSA Senior School’s Performing Arts Chairman. “I am ecstatic to join the team at SSA,” Ingraham said. “I look forward to exploring...
Pittsburgh police officer placed on leave after discharging weapon during pursuit
A Pittsburgh police officer is on administrative leave after an incident Saturday in which the officer’s weapon discharged during a pursuit in the city’s South Side. No one was injured in the incident which happened just before 1:30 a.m. when an officer conducted a traffic stop at the corner of...
Semper Gratus’ Santa Shuffle charity run and dinner raises money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
There was no snow or reindeer, but the Santa Shuffle went off without a hitch Saturday in West Leechburg. The 5K/one-mile foot race, hosted by the nonprofit Semper Gratus, was expected to raise $15,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Participants, many in holiday-themed costumes, stepped off at 9 a.m....
Motorcyclist in critical condition in North Park collision
A motorcyclist was critically injured in a collision Saturday in North Park, Allegheny County Police said. Officers responded at about 2:40 p.m. to the intersection of Babcock Boulevard and Old Ingomar Road in McCandless for the single-vehicle collision. The victim is a man who was taken to a local hospital...
Volunteers pack 300,000 meals in Hampton for Nicaraguan orphansVideo
The social hall at Allison Park Church along Duncan Road in Hampton looked like a manufacturing plant early Saturday, with about 800 people lined up at tables packing food. Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” was blaring in the background while assembly lines of people worked to fill plastic bags with rice....
Hampton area theater group earns national honors at Texas festival
Freeport Area eighth grader Jersey Diehl is good at being bad. Just ask the judges of the Junior Theater Festival Texas, who in late-June awarded the 12-year-old as an acting All Star for her portrayal of Ursula, the purple-skinned wicked sea witch, in a performance of “The Little Mermaid” at...
