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Saint tour expands to 2 days in 2nd year at Hempfield monastery
A Lantern Saint Tour is returning for a second year at St. Emma Monastery in Hempfield, expanding from one to two days, with about a dozen lives of saints to explore. The event, which benefits the Benedictine nuns at the monastery, is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28...
North Park’s Lake Shore Drive in McCandless to close starting Oct. 31
Lake Shore Drive within North Park in McCandless will be closed to vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31 for slope stabilization work, the county Parks Department announced Oct. 24. The closure is expected to end in December. Park visitors will not be able to...
Periodic single-lane closures to start Oct. 31 on River Road in Harrison
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Monday that periodic single-lane closures will begin at 6 a.m. Oct. 31 on River Road in Harrison. The restrictions, which are expected to end in November, will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays between Mile Lock Lane and Federal...
Murrysville officials want resident feedback on proceeding with amphitheater project
Murrysville officials will take a second survey of residents as they consider whether to proceed with an amphitheater project at Murrysville Community Park. “We’re at a very different place now than we were during the original survey,” Councilwoman Jamie Lee Korns said at last week’s council meeting. A pre-pandemic plan...
Harrison Commissioners eye reinstating agenda meetings
Harrison commissioners are considering bringing back agenda meetings to have a forum where they can hash out ideas and issues before regular business meetings. Municipalities typically use the sessions to have informal discussions and iron out concerns. In the past, agenda sessions were scheduled the Thursday before the regular Monday...
North Huntingdon to join regional SWAT team
North Huntingdon police officers will join a Westmoreland Special Weapons and Tactics team the police chief said will afford his officers a higher level of training while spreading the cost of operating such a tactical unit, with its ammunition, special equipment and armored vehicles, among eight other municipalities. “It’s an...
AHN Wexford Hospital in Pine adds cardiothoracic surgery program
Allegheny Health Network is expanding the services offered at its Wexford Hospital in Pine with the addition of a thoracic surgery program. The clinical director for the program is cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, who also serves as a professor of surgery at the Drexel University College of Medicine...
Pittsburgh, national gas prices continue seasonal decline
Average gas prices have come down for a second straight week, and many regions could see declines again this week, as a drop in demand is normally seen in the fall, an industry analyst said Monday. In the Pittsburgh area, average prices fell 3.5 cents per gallon in the past...
Out & About: Derby-themed event benefits Redstone Highlands benevolent care
It almost looked like Kentucky Derby day as more than 300 guests in stylish headgear filed into Stratigos Banquet Center in North Huntingdon on Saturday evening. In a way, that’s what it was. Derby Dreams was the theme for the signature Highlands Fling fundraiser held annually for Redstone Highlands Seniorcare....
Vandergrift Lions Club member’s volunteer efforts help those in need of medical supplies
A West Leechburg man has gone above and beyond in his volunteer efforts to help people when their health circumstances make mobility difficult. Robb Yasczak, 46, has been a member of the Vandergrift Lions Club for almost 20 years. He is a co-organizer of the Lions’ gently used hospital supplies...
Murrysville duck race benefits boat racing team of breast-cancer survivorsVideo
Ducks swimming in Turtle Creek are not that uncommon. More than 700 of them all in one group, though? That doesn’t happen much. Members of the Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel breast cancer support group and boat-racing team were hosting a duck-race fundraiser Sunday afternoon at Duff Park in Murrysville. “It’s...
Man found shot to death in vehicle in Wilkinsburg
Police are investigating a fatal shooting overnight in Wilkinsburg. Allegheny County Police Department say that a 58-year-old man was found shot to death in his vehicle. At 12:15 a.m. Monday morning, 911 said that there was a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Maple Street, according to...
Woman rescued from Mt. Washington hillside
A woman was rescued after she fell about 20 feet down a Mt. Washington hillside on Sunday, Pittsburgh police said. According to a report from the police, the woman had been bicycling along East Sycamore Street when she struck a median and tumbled down the hill and became stuck. Pittsburgh...
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Race 5K postponed until 2023
A popular local road race has been postponed until summer. The Red Kettle Race 5K, sponsored by the Brackenridge Salvation Army, was scheduled for November but now is pushed back, likely until June. Dave Bender, captain of the center along Brackenridge Avenue, cited logistics and scheduling issues but said the...
2 injured in shooting on South Side
Two people were injured in a shooting on Pittsburgh’s South Side late Sunday, according to Pittsburgh police. At 9:14 p.m., officers received a Spotshotter alert on the 90th block of South 10th Street, according to a report from Pittsburgh Public Safety. Police said they determined the shots came from a...
Experts: Fetterman’s health unlikely to impact the Pa. Senate race
Tuesday night’s debate between Democratic Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz will be the first and only meeting of the two candidates before the Nov. 8 election. Its outcome could go a long way in deciding who wins a seat that political pundits say could determine...
Community festivals, events increase exposure for local merchants
Mary Wilmes usually closes up her Greensburg gift shop, Penelope’s, at 5 p.m. But when there’s a Greensburg Night Market event, she is open until 9. It makes for a long day, but she says it’s worth it. “It’s been very, very good. It brings a lot of people to town,”...
Oakmont, Plum, Verona happenings, week of Oct. 24, 2022
Halloween events scheduled Verona Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Parade begins at 11 a.m. Oct. 29 at Railroad Park. The same day, a fall festival organized by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont, rain or shine. A...
In brief: Psychic fair, Thanksgiving reunion luncheon and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Thanksgiving reunion luncheon Kerr Presbyterian Church, located at 157 Bridge St. in Verona, will hold a Thanksgiving homecoming/reunion luncheon on Nov. 13. Service begins at 11 a.m., followed by the luncheon. RSVP at 412-793-5508 or kerrchurch.com by Nov. 4. Psychic fair 3 Rivers Psychic Fair, the newest psychic fair in...
In brief: Fall harvest party, trick or treat and more in Pine, Richland
Fall Harvest Party Bakerstown Alliance Church is hosting a free fall harvest party for families in the community from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the church pavilion. The church is located at 4030 Bakerstown Road in Gibsonia. Enjoy a night of fun planned for the entire family. During the two-hour...
In brief: Upcoming meetings, Halloween parade and more around Sewickley area
Leet meetings planned Leet Civil Service Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the township building, 194 Ambridge Ave. Leet Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the township building. Meeting agendas and more information about township activities can be found at leettownship.org. Leetsdale...
Monroeville area happenings, week of Oct. 24, 2022
Diamante Trìo performs at library The Diamante Trìo with vocalist Lilly Abreu will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Gallery Space at Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd. Members of the trio are Mary Beth Malek (clarinet), Paula Tuttle (cello) and Juan Jaramillo (violin), with...
Chartiers Valley-Carnegie area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 24, 2022
Bridgeville Ralinda Miller sold property at 285 St. Clair St. to Nicole Critelli for $125,000. Collier Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 2614 Arno Drive to Eric Robert and Taylor Joy Lynch for $578,166. Maronda Homes Inc. sold property at 2627 Arno Drive to Shea Waldron for $702,488. Maronda Homes...
Chartiers Valley area happenings, week of Oct. 24, 2022
Bridgeville budget meeting Bridgeville Borough Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in council chambers and virtually via www.zoom.us (Meeting ID: 7328600080, Password: 032445) or by conference call at 1-646-558-8656. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the proposed 2023 budget and general...
In brief: Halloween events, Lite Up Night set in Shaler
Trunk or Treat Hampton Presbyterian Church will hold a Trunk or Treat from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29 in the lower parking lot and adjoining field. This event is open to the community. Adults: Decorate the backs of your cars for Halloween, load up on candy, and come to the HPC...
