Western PA Local News category, Page 1207
New Kensington business earns first silver ‘sustainable workplace’ honor from Sustainable Pittsburgh
A downtown New Kensington business is among the first three to be designated as “sustainable workplaces” by Sustainable Pittsburgh. Trademark Threads, an embroidery and printing business at 1007 Fifth Ave., earned a silver level designation. The nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh says its program recognizes any business, nonprofit or other organization that...
PNC closing 2 more Pittsburgh-area locations, including Vandergrift branch
PNC is closing two more bank branches in the Pittsburgh region. The branches at 100 Grant Ave. in Vandergrift and at Duquesne University are scheduled to close at 3 p.m. March 17. An ATM will remain open at the Vandergrift location but not at Duquesne, according to PNC spokeswoman Olivia...
Madonna’s global ‘Celebration’ tour announces Pittsburgh dateVideo
Madonna will bring 40 years of her greatest hits to Pittsburgh as part of her “Madonna: The Celebration Tour.” The best-selling female solo touring artist of all time comes to PPG Paints Arena on Aug. 7. It will be her third stop in Pittsburgh, having performed at the Civic Arena...
Fayette County crews respond to pedestrian hit by train
Crews responded Tuesday morning to a report of a pedestrian hit by a train in Connellsville. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. near the Connellsville police department near Water Street, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. Additional details were not immediately available....
Pittsburgh Opera debuts Handel’s ‘Ariodante’ in all-new production
Pittsburgh Opera will present the first-ever local performances of Handel’s Baroque opera, “Ariodante,” in an all-new production running Jan. 21-29 at Pittsburgh CAPA Theater. “Ariodante” also will be the debut with the company of costume designer Grace Kang and set designer Ningning Yang, both students at Carnegie Mellon University. “Almost...
Hidden Valley set to reopen after minor kitchen fire
Hidden Valley Resort in Somerset County will reopen Tuesday after a minor kitchen fire forced the resort to close Monday. The resort, owned by Vail Resorts, announced their reopening on social media Tuesday morning. UPDATE: Hidden Valley Resort will resume regular operations as scheduled on Tuesday, January 17. pic.twitter.com/5tTIJduzg0— Hidden...
Tarentum officials challenge people to keep community spirit high
Tarentum Mayor Bob Lang and Council President Scott Dadowski are challenging people to maintain the lofty neighborhood spirit that spiked in the wake of the Jan. 2 death of Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire. The pair posted a three-minute video to the borough’s Facebook page Sunday to thank everyone who...
Warmer temps headed to Western Pa. this week, forecasters say
It doesn’t fit the exact description of a January thaw, but it certainly will feel just as good as one. That’s what experts at the National Weather Service office in Moon are predicting for the Pittsburgh area this week: much-warmer-than-usual weather. Temperatures will hover around the 50-degree mark for much...
Starbucks and Italian eatery slated for former Kings in Buffalo Township
Buffalo Township officials are keeping mum about ongoing construction at the site of the former Kings Family Restaurant in Buffalo Plaza along Route 356. Township Manager Rich Hill declined to comment Wednesday when asked for details on the project at 400 Buffalo Plaza. But plaza owner Anthony Pompeo confirmed Wednesday...
McCandless Democrats host Feb. 23 fundraiser
The McCandless Democratic Committee is hosting its annual petition season fundraiser on Feb. 23 at the Chadwick Event Center at 10545 Perry Highway in McCandless from 6 to 8:30 pm. The purchase of a ticket includes a buffet dinner. Democratic candidates will be available for a meet-and-greet. Candidates will be...
The Stroller, Jan. 17, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Free Breaking Bread dinner set Thursday Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes...
Time to change antiquated Pa. tax system, municipal league says
In 1965, Lyndon Johnson was president of the United States, the country was involved in a war in Vietnam, and the Fab Four — The Beatles — held what many consider to be the first stadium rock concert in New York City. Without as much fanfare, Pennsylvania leaders that same...
13-year-old charged in homicide of teenager in Clairton
Allegheny County police said they have charged a 13-year-old Clairton male in the shooting death of another teen Monday night in Clairton. The shooting happened about 9:19 p.m. in the 400 block of Wilson Avenue, police said. LaQuan Rich-Cabbagestalk, 13, is charged with homicide in connection with the death of...
Greensburg man seriously hurt after being struck by truck on Route 119
A Greensburg man was seriously hurt after he was hit by a pickup truck Monday while walking along Route 119 in Hempfield, state police said. David A. Green, 30, was hit by a Ford F-350 and a trailer it was towing, according to troopers. The pickup was traveling southbound in...
New year, new librarian, new children’s programs at library in Carnegie
It is a new year full of possibilities and potential! Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall has been a pillar of our community since 1901. Even with over a century of activity in the space, we still find ways to make each year a little different than the one...
Bridgeville welcomes senior living community
Some students of the former Washington Elementary School in Bridgeville will admit to sneak over to the candy store across the street. Today, the senior living community Halcyon of Bridgeville occupies the erstwhile academic building. And the candy store is no more, having been supplanted by Country Style Pizza. But...
Norwin director wants to ban book that uses derogatory term he used on social media
Norwin School Board member Alex Detschelt last week called for the district to ban another book from its curriculum. Detschelt has courted controversy since he was elected to the board in 2021. His latest target is “Al Capone Does My Shirts,” Gennifer Choldenko’s 2005 young adult novel that was a...
Irwin ballfield fee hikes has some crying foul
Irwin Borough’s plan to double the fees for use of ballfields at its two community parks had several representatives from a youth sports group crying foul last week. Council plans consider changing the fee structure from $10 to $20 per session for use of the ballfields at Irwin Park and...
Dunkin’, renovated public works building headed to Youngwood
A new Dunkin’ and renovated public works building could be in store for Youngwood in 2023. During Wednesday’s borough council meeting, the council approved signatures on the land development plans for Dunkin’. The quick-service restaurant could arrive in the borough this summer, borough Manager Diane Schaefer said. This will be...
Pittsburgh City Council president proposes ramping up curfew enforcement, opening youth centers
Pittsburgh City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith is expected to introduce legislation this week that would ramp up enforcement of the city’s curfew for minors. The legislation also would open 24-hour resource centers for youth who violate curfew or need help. The city already has a curfew in place, but Kail-Smith...
Kiski Township police locate endangered man missing since Saturday
A man missing since Saturday who was believed to be in danger has been found safe, according to Kiski Township police. Police were searching for Jeff Manchini, who went missing from his home in the West-In-Arms apartments at 403 20th St. in North Apollo. Authorities were concerned because Manchini has...
Route 356 in Washington Township reopened to traffic after vehicle shears gas line
A section of Route 356 in Washington Township has been reopened after traffic was halted when a vehicle struck a gas line, according to authorities. The crash was reported shortly before 2 p.m. in the 100 block of Route 356 near the Moore Bus Co., according to a Westmoreland County...
Allegheny County Bar Association holds Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
It was a day for honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and those who have been inspired by it. The Allegheny County Bar Association’s Homer S. Brown Division held the 24th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast and Program on Monday at Ebenezer Baptist...
Kitchen fire forces closure of Hidden Valley resort
A minor kitchen fire shut down Hidden Valley Resort in Somerset County on Monday morning, officials said. Anna Weltz, spokeswoman for Vail Resorts, which owns Hidden Valley, said the fire started in the kitchen area of the Clocktower Restaurant and was quickly contained. “Three employees were transported to the local...
Brothers charged in Greensburg Puff n Snuff burglary
Two brothers are facing charges in connection with one of two burglaries earlier this month at the Puff n Snuff store in Greensburg. Joshua L. Jording, 33, and Cory L. Jording, 24, both of Latrobe, were arrested after Westmoreland County sheriff’s deputies serving unrelated arrest warrants found them with bags...
