Western PA Local News category, Page 2206
Double duty: Gift cards help businesses, Pittsburgh’s Jewish Community Center
Cathy Reifer and Cheryl Gerson could not bring themselves to ask local, family-owned businesses to make a donation to support an upcoming gala. So they decided to do the opposite. They devised a plan to give money to the businesses through purchasing gift cards. The “Gift Card Give Back” idea...
1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard members being activated to help in Washington D.C.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday that approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard members have been activated to support the District of Columbia National Guard and local authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Christopher Miller signed orders Thursday activating the National Guard from Virginia,...
Gateway School Board member mired in racial controversy resigns
A Gateway School Board member wrapped in a racial controversy has resigned. Paul Caliari, 46, of Monroeville submitted a letter announcing his resignation, effective immediately, on Thursday according to an announcement posted on the district’s website. Gateway Superintendent Bill Short wrote in the announcement that he and board president Brian...
Irwin church sells sauce, meatballs
Homemade spaghetti sauce and meatballs are being sold by the First United Church of Christ, 400 Main St., Irwin. Each quart container of sauce will include two large meatballs for $6. Two quarts are available for $10. Orders should be placed by Jan. 24. by contacting Wendy Bigelow at 724-863-4687....
Penn-Trafford opens kindergarten registration, collects charity donations
Penn-Trafford opens kindergarten registration Penn-Trafford will open its kindergarten registration on Jan. 18. Residents with children entering kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year are asked to complete the online form between Jan. 18 and Feb. 26. The form is available at the school district website, www.penntrafford.org. P-T students raise money...
Jim ‘Mr. Cav’ Cavalier, long-time head of Sewickley Academy Senior School, dies from covid complications at 93
For many of the students and staff who passed through the halls of Sewickley Academy between 1963 and 1992, Jim Cavalier was more than just the man who headed the senior school and served as the college guidance counselor. “Mr. Cav” represented the heart and soul of the high school...
Judge rules against Crack’d Egg, health department case can proceed
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Allegheny County may proceed with legal action against a Brentwood restaurant defying covid-19 mitigation orders despite a pending bankruptcy action. The county health department ordered the Crack’d Egg to close in August for failing to follow universal masking and social distancing measures. However, restaurant...
Pa. officials encourage in-person learning for elementary studentsVideo
Pennsylvania health and education officials Thursday encouraged school districts to return elementary school students to classrooms, at least partially. “Beginning in the second semester, which typically begins around Jan. 25, and as local conditions permit, schools are going to be encouraged to allow for elementary school students to return back...
Westmoreland County reports similar number of covid deaths in 1st weeks of January, December
Westmoreland County on Thursday reported 279 additional covid-19 cases, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. There were six coronavirus-related deaths reported as well. The number of total cases in the county is now at 21,003 and total deaths at 465. Westmoreland County coronavirus by dayInfogram Through the first seven...
Hempfield man accused of shooting woman in left ring finger
A Hempfield man is accused by police of shooting a woman in her left ring finger Wednesday then dropping her off at a hospital, according to court papers. Timothy John Luchon, who turned 39 Wednesday, is charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, simple assault, child endangerment and tampering with evidence....
Allegheny County reports 664 new covid cases, 10 deaths
Allegheny County reported 664 new covid cases and 10 new covid deaths Thursday, per the county Health Department. There have now been 58,372 total cases and 1,067 deaths reported in the county. In the first seven days of the month and year, 4,563 cases and 112 deaths have been reported....
FNB to donate $200 to Pittsburgh food bank for each Penguins goal this season
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will be one of the big winners in a collaboration between the Pittsburgh Penguins and FNB Corp. For every goal the Pens score in the upcoming season, FNB will donate $200 to the Duquesne-based food bank, the team and FNB Corp. announced Thursday. The...
Animal Friends executive director Kelli Brisbane getting hands dirty in new post
Kelli Brisbane is getting her hands dirty in her new job. There’s nothing nefarious about it — it’s just part of being the new executive director at Animal Friends of Westmoreland. Since taking over the role on Dec. 14, Brisbane already has fostered a dog and pitched in at the...
Pittsburgh bloggers, influencers launch hashtag campaign to support restaurants
This hashtag is intended to be food for thought. Amanda Narcisi, chief editor of BOLD Pittsburgh, a local media outlet, collaborated with bloggers and influencers to create a social media presence to promote area restaurants. Through her blog, podcast, YouTube and social channels, she is urging people to use #mypghtakeout...
Feds: Former Pitt student threatened FBI agents, celebrated attacks on U.S.
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in Pittsburgh on Wednesday arrested a former University of Pittsburgh student — described as “mentally unstable and attracted to a violent Islamic ideology” — for allegedly threatening agents who were already investigating him. Khaled Miah, 27, is charged with interstate threatening communications, influencing a...
New Kensington-Arnold using hybrid model as students return to schools
New Kensington-Arnold School District students will return to school buildings Jan. 14, but the district will use a hybrid instruction model and break students into two groups. The district closed schools and put all students in remote instruction beginning in November in response to substantial spread of covid-19 in the...
Rather than putting on the ‘quarantine 15,’ 4 Alle-Kiski Valley residents used 2020 to lose weightVideo
Losing never felt so good. Meet four residents of the Alle-Kiski Valley who lost more than 225 pounds combined last year during the covid-19 restrictions. After lockdowns forced people nationwide to endure changes in lifestyles and eating habits, the term “Quarantine 15” was coined — referring to the accompanying trend...
Tires flattened on Trump supporters’ vehicles at Butler mall parking lot
Supporters of President Donald Trump who left their cars at a Butler mall to travel by bus to Washington, D.C. returned to find their tires slashed, according to police. Tires on 20 vehicles were found damaged Wednesday morning at Clearview Mall in Center Township, state police said. Parents told Tribune-Review...
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Trump in the White House. Lawmakers were resolved...
The Stroller, Jan. 7, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s fundraiser or community event in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Rotary offers annual scholarships The Bob Williams Memorial Rotary Scholarship, sponsored by Rotary District 7305 Foundation, will award eight $5,000-per-year scholarships to 20-21 academic...
Plum School District recognized by Google for its strides in educational technology
Plum School District was recently recognized for its use of technology to benefit its students’ education. It was named a Google for Education Reference District, which is a distinction held by schools that demonstrate excellence and leadership through use of Google products, such as G Suite for Education and Chromebooks,...
Oakmont resident Carrie Lewis DelRosso sworn in to 33rd District state House seat
Former Oakmont Councilwoman Carrie Lewis DelRosso was recently sworn in to her state House seat. The Republican challenger defeated the Democratic incumbent, House Minority Leader Frank Dermody, in the November election. DelRosso, R-Allegheny/Westmoreland, represents the 33rd District. “The seriousness of the work I have been given to accomplish for residents...
Verona’s farmer’s market seeks more vendors for the upcoming season
It is a new year and new opportunities for new vendors interested in the Verona farmer’s market. Coordinator Stefani Garibay said plans are underway for the upcoming season with the goal of adding more participants. “With the year evolving the way it has been, and the plans for vaccinations to...
Murrysville-area happenings, Jan. 7 and beyondVideo
Submit news items and event listings by emailing staff writer Patrick Varine at pvarine@triblive.com. FR students keep busy over the holiday season From a school-suggested snow-sculpture contest to a virtual “Art-a-Palooza” to elementary students’ strong showing at this year’s “Invention Convention” science competition, Panther students have found new and diverse...
PennDOT postpones Route 28 project until next week due to weather
PennDOT officials said cold weather will delay a Route 28 project designed to add lanes and improve safety near the Highland Park Bridge. Preparatory work such as painting lines and sign installation along the main thoroughfare was expected to begin Wednesday. Officials said those efforts, and subsequent single-lane restrictions, have...
