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3rd man arrested with ties to car of Monroeville woman found dead in McKeesport park; victim ID’d
A third man wanted in connection with the investigation of a Monroeville woman whose body was found Thursday morning in a McKeesport park turned himself in to police Friday night, officials said. Ramonta “Mo” Yancey, 26 — who has ties to McKeesport and Pittsburgh’s East End — was taken into...
Watch Pitt-Penn State on the big screen in Oakland
With Pitt and Penn State meeting on the gridiron for the 100th and possibly last time, a big screen is being set up outdoors in Oakland to watch the game. The big screen will be located at Forbes Digital Plaza at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Bouquet Street...
Rocker Eddie Money dead at 70
Eddie Money, the raspy voiced rocker who sang “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Two Tickets to Paradise,” died Friday at age 70. “The Money Family regrets to announce that Eddie passed away peacefully early this morning,” read a statement provided by his family to Variety. “It is with heavy hearts...
Pittsburgh’s new scary pop-up bar is a ‘Nightmare on Forbes’
Skeletons hanging from the ceiling, screaming faces on the walls, and skull lights are just some of the scary decor at Nightmare on Forbes, a pop-up Halloween-themed bar that opens Friday on Forbes Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. Wes Craven’s Freddy film “Nightmare on Elm Street” was the inspiration. “I got...
Watch out for black cats and Jason Voorhees, it’s Friday the 13thVideo
Do you suffer from triskaidekaphobia? Those with superstitions surrounding the number 13 are in for a double whammy today. It’s not only Friday the 13th, there’s also a full moon. Today is a stay-in-bed day for you. Happy Friday the 13th pic.twitter.com/YzSIvSray1— out of context the office (@officecontexts) September 13,...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 13-15Video
TGIF! Take a step back in time. Try some exotic fare. Twist and shout. There’s truly something for everyone this weekend. (And the forecast is looking pretty good, too.) Time for scutching Flax scutching is something of a lost art — everywhere but in Stahlstown, that is. What is flax...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 13-15
There’s a lot going on this weekend in addition to the Steelers’ home opener. Here are some options: Home-field advantage To kick off the weekend, the Steelers host a “Fantennial Fan Fest” on Saturday outside of Heinz Field. There will be free concerts, player appearances and giveaways. The celebration begins...
Derry man charged with beating, strangling child
A Derry man is charged with hitting and strangling a 10-year-old child, according to state police. Administrators at Grandview Elementary School in the Derry Area School District contacted law enforcement Thursday when they noticed the child was “exhibiting indicators of suspected child abuse,” police said. Investigators determined that Christopher Hilty,...
‘The Demon of Brownsville Road’ to be turned into a bed and breakfast, movie
The haunting tale of a Brentwood home and a family’s fight to rid it of evil could be headed to the big screen. And soon visitors will have the chance to spend a night inside the home at the center of the popular book, “The Demon of Brownsville Road.” Bob...
Hazmat team, firefighters respond to chlorine leak in Unity
A Unity man who mixed chlorine in his house Thursday night needed the assistance of Westmoreland County’s hazardous materials team and local firefighters because of the fumes in his residence, a county public safety supervisor said. The man who lives along Primrose Lane in the township’s East High Acres neighborhood...
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 3
Class 6A conference Seneca Valley (1-1, 1-2) at Mt. Lebanon (2-0, 2-1) 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mt. Lebanon Stadium On the air: KDKA-AM 1020 and at TribHSSN.TribLive.com Coaches: Ron Butschle, Seneca Valley; Bob Palko, Mt. Lebanon Players to watch: Gabe Lawson, Seneca Valley (Sr., 6-2, 190, QB); Mason Ventrone, Mt. Lebanon...
Artwork unveiled to surround Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh
Inspired by the hundreds of pieces of art sent from around the world in the aftermath of the Tree of Life synagogue attack, members of three congregations gathered those images of strength and hope and decided to share them with the community. The Squirrel Hill synagogue has been shrouded in...
Man in critical condition from stabbing after medics find him in Swissvale
A man was in critical condition after medics rushed him to the hospital Thursday afternoon from a Swissvale neighborhood, police said. Officials received a report of a man in need of help near the 7500 block of Ellesmere Street around 12:25 p.m., Allegheny County Police Inspector Andrew Schurman said. Police...
Neighbors in Ross shocked by number of dogs rescued from home
From the day Kate Tierney moved into her home along Ridgeside Road in Ross Township, she suspected there might be a hoarder living in the house across the street. There was junk strewn in the front yard, and at least two dumpsters had been filled and removed from the modestly...
2 people in custody, 1 flees police in connection to woman’s body found in McKeesport park
Police took two people into custody Thursday night at a Walmart in Washington County in connection to the death of a woman whose body was found Thursday morning in the woods at a McKeesport park, officials said. Police also are searching for a third person who fled the Walmart parking...
Former FBI No. 2 Andrew McCabe faces prospect of criminal chargesVideo
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of President Donald Trump’s wrath, faces the prospect of an indictment after his attorneys were unable to persuade senior Justice Department officials not to pursue charges that he lied to internal investigators. Two people familiar with the matter said...
Steelers approved for multimillion-dollar retail store addition to Heinz Field
The Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County on Thursday unanimously approved a request by the Steelers to build a two-story addition to the FedEx Great Hall at Heinz Field that will include a merchandise shop along Art Rooney Avenue. Team spokeswoman Heidi Edwards told SEA board members...
Pittsburgh among 2019 recipients of seedlings from New York’s 9/11 ‘Survivor Tree’
Seedlings from the “survivor tree” pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center towers 18 years ago will be donated and planted in Pittsburgh as a memorial and symbol of resilience in the wake of the October massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill. The survivor...
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO signs letter seeking Senate action on gun safety bills
The CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods is among leaders of 147 companies across the nation who sent a letter to U.S. Senate members Thursday calling for lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation. Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Edward Stack joined leaders from a wide range of industries in signing the letter....
Police investigate burned political signs in HempfieldVideo
State police in Greensburg are trying to identify a bold arsonist who set several political signs on fire along Route 30 in Hempfield during rush hour Wednesday. Troopers responded about 6 p.m. to the south side of Route 30, across from the former site of the Monsour Medical Center, because...
Health Department: EPA has signed off on Allegheny County wet weather plan
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has signed off on a long-awaited plan for managing storm water issues, Allegheny County Health Department officials announced Wednesday during a Board of Health meeting. The details of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority’s Wet Weather Plan, which has been in the works since a 2008...
Lottery ticket worth $1.8 million sold in Strip District; another winner sold in Plum
Two winning Pennsylvania Lottery tickets were sold in Allegheny County. A Match 6 ticket that won $1.8 million Wednesday was sold at Two Louie’s Market on Penn Avenue in the Strip District, and a Cash 5 ticket that won Wednesday’s drawing worth $500,000 was at the Smoker Friendly store on...
Franco Harris, George Washington statues return to Pittsburgh airportVideo
Welcome back to Pittsburgh International Airport, Franco Harris and George Washington. The iconic statues of Harris and the first U.S. president returned to their homes inside the airport. They were re-unveiled Thursday. “It really turned out well,” said Harris, who was surrounded by fans before and after the unveiling for...
Fayette County man admits ‘swatting’ online gaming opponent after dispute
A Fayette County man pleaded guilty in federal court this week for making hoax emergency phone calls to a Florida police department following an argument with an online gaming opponent, according to federal court records. Nicholas Huffine, 20, pleaded guilty to interstate threats, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said. Huffine participated...
Pittsburgh makes list of best Oktoberfest cities in U.S.Video
Not everyone can afford to fly to Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest. However, according to the personal finance website WalletHub, Pittsburghers don’t need to travel far to enjoy the history, beer and food that go with the annual German festival. Pittsburgh is ranked 15th on WalletHub’s newly published list of the...
