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Signature Dish: Prime rib at proudly ‘old-school’ Grieco’s Carefree Inn of Indiana TownshipVideo
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 Prime rib still rules as the signature dish at Grieco’s Carefree Inn Restaurant in Indiana Township. Grieco’s opened in 1981...
Letter to the editor: Sewickley Academy purge a disincentive for enrollment
Given excellent coverage by this newspaper, your reading public has been kept apace of the continuing turmoil at Sewickley Academy; the headmaster, five members of the administrative staff and a fifth-grade teacher purged. The purge was initiated by a letter from several parents of Academy students which implored the board...
Construction project along Drake Road in Bethel Park to begin
Drake Road in Bethel Park will be closed between South Park Road and Crestview Drive for several months due to construction, Allegheny County public works officials announced. Pittsburgh-based Pugliano Construction crews are expected to make repairs to a culvert, replace two inlets, install scour protection and do paving from Aug....
No one injured after tree crashes into Castle Shannon apartment
No injuries were reported after a tree fell into the roof of an apartment building late Wednesday in Castle Shannon, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. The incident happened at about 10:45 p.m. at a two-story building along Sleepy Hollow Road. The tree broke through the roof of at least...
1833 Coffee and Tea Co. set to open in FreeportVideo
Freeport residents won’t have to leave town to get a cup of coffee after this weekend. On Friday, 1833 Coffee and Tea Co. is opening on Fifth Street. “Everyone deserves a good cup of coffee or tea,” said Karen Heilman of Freeport, who is opening the store with longtime friend...
The Stroller, Aug. 19, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. East Deer to host summer celebration festival The East Deer Summer Celebration will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday at...
Man found in Allegheny River in June identified
A man found floating in the Allegheny River in June has been identified. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Paul Benes, 43, of Harborcreek in Erie County. Benes’ body was found by boaters on June 20 near the 40th Street Bridge in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville section, according...
Police investigating double shooting in West Mifflin
Allegheny County Police are investigating a shooting in which two men were wounded Wednesday in West Mifflin. Officers responded to the incident just after 2 p.m. in the 100 block of A Drive, where two men were found with gunshot wounds, according to county police. Both were taken to local...
Community Church of Harrison City will hold belated open house for renovations, additionsVideo
In the coming weeks, Pastor Seth McPherson will baptize the youngest child of a local family at Community Church of Harrison City in the same font where the family’s eldest child was baptized a few short years ago. But what a difference a little time can make. “Here’s where that...
Pogopalooza comes to Pittsburgh this weekendVideo
When Dalton Smith was 13, he broke both kneecaps. “I was attempting a double back flip on a pogo stick,” said Smith, now 21, of Franklin, Tenn., outside Nashville. “I basically did a belly-flop knees-first on the concrete. I got up and walked, but the next day I was in...
Gateway students, staff to start school year with mask requirement
Gateway School District students will have to wear masks to start the school year. The mandate was passed in a 5-4 vote at a marathon school board meeting Aug. 17. Several families implored the board to make mask-wearing a recommendation and not a requirement. Board President Brian Goppman, Robin Mungo,...
Penn Hills School District requiring masks for all students, staff at start of school year
Penn Hills School District students, staff and visitors will have to wear masks for the start of the coming school year. School board members voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve the district’s health and safety plan with the mask mandate. School Director Evelyn Herbert was absent. Parents Brian and Alexis Herr...
Afghan refugee in Pittsburgh worries about relatives, friends trying to flee
The scenes from Kabul’s international airport are disconcerting enough without actually knowing any one of the thousands desperately trying to get out of Afghanistan. But Pittsburgh resident Noorulhaq Fazly has left behind friends and relatives there, and he’s been worried about them, especially after the Taliban regained control of the...
Afghan refugee in Pittsburgh worries about relatives, friends trying to flee
The scenes from Kabul’s international airport are disconcerting enough without actually knowing any one of the thousands desperately trying to get out of Afghanistan. But Pittsburgh resident Noorulhaq Fazly has left behind friends and relatives there and he’s been worried about them, especially after the Taliban regained control of the...
Multi-vehicle crash snarls traffic on Route 28 near Etna
A crash involving multiple vehicles on Wednesday evening snarled rush-hour traffic on Route 28 in Etna, officials said. Officials temporarily shut down the highway’s northbound lanes to respond to the incident and clear the wreckage near Exit 5A. By 6 p.m., at least one northbound lane had reopened, though traffic...
DelRosso hosting community health fair in Tarentum
A community health fair will be held rain or shine Saturday in Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park. The free event featuring businesses from the health, wellness and career fields will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is being hosted by state Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso, R-Oakmont. Lewis DelRosso,...
Health initiatives featured at Tarentum’s monthly Night Markets
Tarentum’s Night Market is about more than shopping, food, music and fun. It’s also about health. Groups offer health information and services at the event being held the third Thursday of each month through October, organizer Dave Rankin said. The Allegheny County Health Department, Allies for Health+Wellbeing and Duquesne University...
Allegheny County leaders not considering blanket mask, vaccination mandates
Allegheny County leaders said Wednesday that they are not considering mask or vaccination requirements for indoor restaurants and other businesses like the mandates in New York City and Philadelphia. Earlier this month, New York City became the first city in the country to require proof of at least one dose...
Vandergrift police arrest 4 men, 1 on heroin, meth charges and the others charged with burglary
Vandergrift police arrested four suspects Monday when a search warrant turned up 1,897 stamp bags of presumed heroin in East Vandergrift. Police say they also recovered three ounces of suspected methamphetamine. Vandergrift Borough Police Officer Nate Rigatti estimated the street value of the drugs at $15,000. The suspects are Ryan...
Riverview School District to require students, staff, visitors to wear masks to start 2021-22 school year
Riverview School District students and staffers will start the new school year Aug. 26 wearing masks. The requirement is part of the district’s updated health and safety plan. Superintendent Neil English said multiple factors were considered when making the mask mandate. Among them are recommendations from the Allegheny County Health...
6 key questions with area expert about chaos in AfghanistanVideo
The Taliban is urging Afghans to stay in Afghanistan. The new rulers of the country are promising an “inclusive government” and opportunities for women (within Islamic sharia law). But can the radical Islamist group be trusted to keep its word? Based on the chaos at Kabul’s international airport, with thousands...
Pennsylvania casino revenues top record $423M in July
Pennsylvania casinos generated more than $423.6 million in July, the highest monthly revenue total to date, according to state regulators. That was nearly $35 million more revenue than what was reported in June, which totaled $388.8 million. It also is significantly higher than revenues reported in July 2020, which reached...
Pennsylvanians who died in Afghanistan while serving in the military
Here are the more than 90 Pennsylvanians who have died while serving in the armed services during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan. Operation Enduring Freedom began on Oct. 7, 2001, in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. Combat operations ended...
Southwestern Pennsylvania fire departments awarded grants for fighting wildfires
Some Westmoreland County volunteer fire departments recently awarded grants aimed at helping small communities obtain and replace equipment to battle wildfires said the funding couldn’t have come at a better time. “I can tell you, we’ve already had a busy wildfire season. These grants are really helpful because I’d rather...
10 things to know about covid boosters
U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to offer covid-19 booster vaccines to all Americans. Health officials suggested a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine be given to people eight months after the second dose to help increase protection. Boosters could be available by the week of Sept. 20....
