Western PA Local News category, Page 1518
‘Pollinator Palooza’ passport offers tour of pollinator-friendly gardens
Westmoreland Pollinator Partners is offering a passport for a tour of pollinator-friendly gardens across Westmoreland County. Anyone visiting at least six of the 21 featured gardens will be eligible to receive a free native plant that appeals to local pollinator species. Passport folders for the Pollinator Palooza Tour will be...
2-year-old boy dies after being found unresponsive in Munhall home
A 2-year-old boy died Thursday after being found unresponsive at a Munhall home, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified Robert Kraft of Homestead as the boy, who later died at UPMC Children’s Hospital. A cause of death was not provided. Police were notified of...
Sewickley area student news for the week of May 13, 2022
Anita Shah of Sewickley was among three Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine students who recently presented at the AAMC Group on Student Affairs, Careers in Medicine, and Organization of Student Representatives National Meeting in Denver. The students, all members of the MD class of 2023, delivered an oral presentation entitled...
The Stroller, May 13, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Apollo Memorial Library announces summer reading program Apollo Memorial Library will offer a summer reading program “Oceans of Possibilities,” weekly from...
Police issue 2 arrest warrants after 58-year-old woman shot, killed in Washington
Washington City Police issued arrest warrants for two men allegedly involved in the shooting death of a 58-year-old woman Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Police are searching for Brandon Ronald Allen, 30, and Javarr Thomas, 27, both of Washington. They are charged with criminal homicide and criminal attempt homicide after Kristen...
New firm to add jobs after settling into former JCPenney building site in Lower Burrell
The buyer of the former JCPenney building in Lower Burrell plans to bring some jobs with them after they renovate and settle in to the site, which has sat empty for 17 years. Earlier this week, Schaedler Yesco, an electrical distribution and supply company in O’Hara’s RIDC Park, announced it...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: May 13-15
Art and music A weekend exhibition of artwork by 15 students from three area school districts will open at noon Friday at Green Beacon Gallery, 235 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. A free, all-ages reception with virgin cocktails and light refreshments is set for 3-6 p.m. Saturday. The gallery’s weekend hours...
Arnold police say woman drove carelessly with kids in car, felony charges filed
Arnold police charged a woman with felony counts of endangering the welfare of children after, they said, she drove carelessly with her young children in the vehicle. Mariah Chanta Gordon, 27, of the 1200 block of Constitution Avenue in New Kensington, faces two felony counts of endangering the welfare of...
Pittsburgh Public Schools: Masks required again for some buildings
Pittsburgh Public Schools said Thursday that all students, staff and visitors to some of its buildings will be required to wear masks for the next seven to 10 days because of a covid outbreak. Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School in Downtown and the Colfax School in Squirrel Hill...
Norwin’s $4.1 million budget deficit sparks debate
Norwin school officials this week debated how to address a possible $4.1 million deficit in the district’s budget for the upcoming school year, prompting a discussion over staffing and possible cuts to avoid raising taxes a maximum of 4.4%. Expenditures are projected to be about $83.5 million for the 2022-23...
FBI, Pittsburgh police seek help identifying Brookline bank robber
The FBI and Pittsburgh police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man authorities said robbed a Community Bank earlier this week in Brookline. Police responded to the bank at 714 Brookline Blvd. around 2:20 p.m. on Monday. A robber handed a bank teller a note asking for...
Bernie Sanders stumps for Summer Lee at Pittsburgh rally
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday in support of congressional candidate Summer Lee, in an attempt to help her win what has become a contentious race in the final days before Tuesday’s primary election. Lee, a progressive state representative from Swissvale, is leading in polls for...
Lawsuit alleges Pittsburgh’s inclusionary zoning ordinance is unconstitutional
Just 10 days after Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey signed an inclusionary zoning bill into law, the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging it improperly shifts the burden to fund low- and moderate-incoming housing to residential real estate developers. The lawsuit alleges the ordinance...
East Huntingdon industrial park is an official sellout
The sixth industrial park in Westmoreland County will be filled to capacity with the impending sale of a 6-acre lot in East Huntingdon to a plastics manufacturer, officials announced Thursday. The Westmoreland commissioners, acting as the county’s Industrial Development Corp., approved a $319,000 deal with Roechling Industrial Mt. Pleasant LP...
Political newcomer seeks GOP nomination over legislator in state Senate 38th District race
A political newcomer is looking to earn his first elective office as a state senator. Jake Roberts, 31, of Ross will be facing state Rep. Lori Mizgorski, 55, of Shaler for the Republican nomination in the state 38th Senatorial District race. Both candidates have similar views on abortion following the...
Troopers accuse man accused of fleeing traffic stop in North Belle Vernon
State troopers said they identified a 31-year-old man accused of fleeing a traffic stop Saturday and leading police on a chase for several blocks through North Belle Vernon after he jumped out of his pickup and left behind his cellphone. Lorenzo D. Russell, 31, of Monessen, was arraigned Wednesday in...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s transition team delivers recommendations to address key issues
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s transition team released a report Thursday outlining 69 recommendations to address pressing city issues in four key areas, ranging from immediately creating a new process for hiring the next police chief to offering paid internships for Pittsburgh students. “We want this document to be the roadmap...
Police: Man faces felony gun charge after hitting New Kensington woman with pistol during dispute
A Penn Hills man faces a felony firearm charge after a woman accused him of striking her with a handgun during an argument at her New Kensington apartment. Rashaad Kahill Blair, 26, of the 1000 block of Olympic Heights Drive, was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and defiant...
California men accused of defrauding older Americans indicted in Pittsburgh
Two California residents have been indicted in federal court in Pittsburgh after prosecutors said they scammed older victims — including three in Western Pennsylvania — out of more than $1 million. The indictment, unsealed Thursday, charges Thien Phuc Tran, 32, and Ton Huynh Bui, 29, both of Santa Ana, Calif.,...
McKeesport teen gets 2 to 4 years for involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting
A McKeesport teen accused of accidentally shooting and killing a friend last year will serve two to four years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter. Phillip Payne, 17, admitted to shooting Dontae McKenith, 18, at McKenith’s mom’s house on Soles Street in McKeesport on July 24, 2021....
Fallen Westmoreland County police officers recognized at park ceremony
The ultimate sacrifice of 27 law enforcement officers in Westmoreland County was recognized Thursday by their peers, families and friends. For Rosemarie Reed, it was especially welcome. “This means a lot to me,” she said. “Just knowing the fact that my husband is being recognized for his service.” St. Clair...
State Rep. Jessica Benham faces primary challenge from Stephanie Fox in South Hills
Pennsylvania’s 36th State House District has seen its share of political drama since former longtime state Rep. Harry Readshaw, D-Carrick, announced his retirement in 2020. Readshaw’s retirement triggered a controversial race that included a Democratic candidate who had praised former President Donald Trump, yet was still supported by the Allegheny...
Penn-Trafford area: Senior citizen groups meet
Patsy Cline music featured at meetings for seniors Singer Cathi Rhodes will perform as country singer Patsy Cline at these upcoming meetings held at the Community United Methodist Church, 3487 Route 130, Harrison City: • Penn Township Senior Citizens, 1 p.m., May 25. Lunch is $6; dues are $2. Masks...
Ukrainian refugee finds new home in Pittsburgh
When 2022 began for Daria Zhuravska, she was feeling good about her life in Ukraine. The 27-year-old Kyiv resident had landed a job as an office manager for an information technology company. She was living with her boyfriend, not far from her family and friends and enjoyed taking dance and...
Latrobe city manager resigns for 2nd time, accepting private sector job
Michael Gray is resigning a second time from his role as Latrobe’s city manager. Gray confirmed Thursday in an email statement that the change is effective May 20. “My decision to resign was voluntary as I was offered employment in the private sector,” Gray said. “I will be assisting the...
