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Parkway West ramp reopened after mudslide closure
Two Pittsburgh roads that were closed Saturday because of mudslides have reopened. Pittsburgh Public Safety reported on Twitter that West Liberty Avenue was reopened to both inbound and outbound traffic late Saturday afternoon after it was closed several hours earlier. A mudslide also caused the closure of the ramp that...
After decades of talk, new $1.8 million fire station dedicated in Bradenville
Anyone who wonders what a monumental occasion the completion of Derry Township’s new fire station in Bradenville means to the community only needs to meet lifetime township firefighter Brian Balega. Balega, 51, is now a retired fire investigator from the Anchorage (Alaska) Fire Department. But he traveled 4,000-miles to his...
Coming soon: New Sally Ann’s restaurant in Pittsburgh named to honor owner’s late mother
Richard DeShantz’s latest dining option that’s set to open soon is nod to the woman who prepared his first meals. Sally Ann’s is named after his late mother, whose favorite flower was the daisy. Guests will notice the blooms throughout the space created by artist Matt Spahr of New Kensington....
Allegheny County Police warn residents of telephone extortion scheme
The Allegheny County Police are warning area residents of a telephone scam where a man claiming to be a law enforcement officer is attempting to extort money. Police received information Friday that a man with a distinct southern accent attempted to extort money from people by falsely representing himself as...
Available jobs still outpacing job seekers in Pittsburgh region
Pittsburgh area employers are clamoring to get in front of job seekers because they continue to have trouble filling open jobs. Demand from employers is so great, CareerLink Alle-Kiski in New Kensington had to add a second job fair to its schedule because it couldn’t fit all of the companies...
Trump looks to advance his GOP takeover, sway support for Oz at Westmoreland stop
Former President Trump spoke to a few hundred people at a fairgrounds in Westmoreland County on Friday night during a rally centered around attempting to establish him and his allies as the voice of conservatives and the Republican Party. The rally at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds in Mt. Pleasant Township occurred...
Gainey, other Dems call out attack ads against Summer Lee in 12th District race
A coalition of Summer Lee supporters, upset about a campaign being supported by an outside group, is pressuring an opponent running in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District to condemn what they call attack ads from the United Democracy Project. The pro-Israel super PAC has disclosed nearly $1.1 million in advertising so...
Trump fans flock to Westmoreland Fairgrounds to see former president, hear more about why to vote for Dr. Oz
Thousands of ardent Donald Trump supporters braved the rain and mud Friday for their chance to see the former president, who was returning to Westmoreland County to promote his endorsement of Republican senatorial candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz. The rally, which officially was to start at 8 p.m., transformed the Westmoreland...
Police: Landslide briefly blocks Route 993 in North Huntingdon
Route 993 in North Huntingdon is open after being closed for several hours Friday evening after a small landslide, one of a host of rain-related incidents across the region as more than 2 inches fell on Western Pennsylvania. Broadway Street (Route 993) between Irwin and Shafton was closed after a...
North Huntingdon singer Aubrey Burchell set for ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage
In 2018, Aubrey Burchell of North Huntingdon made it as far as the top 70 on “American Idol.” On May 31, the 21-year-old singer will get another shot at stardom on “America’s Got Talent.” There’s a big difference between those two experiences, said Jill Sorrels, who owned the former Keynote...
Pine Run, tributaries spill over near at Washington Township mobile home parkVideo
Thomas Bowers has lived at his home on Goldfinch Drive in Washington Township for nearly three decades and weathered storms plenty worse than the steady rain that fell across the region all day Friday. “I’ve had water all the way around the house before,” Bowers said. “But the houses around...
Former Avonmore secretary pleads guilty to theft of borough funds
Avonmore Borough’s former secretary pleaded guilty Friday to the theft of more than $54,000 in taxpayer funds. Rebecca E. Steele, 46, worked for more than a decade as the secretary for the tiny Kiski Valley town when an audit in 2019 revealed large amounts of money had disappeared from borough...
Washington Boulevard floodgates activated through Sunday
Washington Boulevard will remain closed for most of the weekend because of rising waters on the oft-flooded roadway. The floodgates that activate when the water reaches a certain level were lowered mid-afternoon Friday after hours of rainfall. Public safety officials said a few hours later that they would remain closed...
Desperate search for survivors in Cuba hotel blast; 26 dead
Relatives of the missing in Cuba’s capital desperately searched Saturday for victims of an explosion at one of Havana’s most luxurious hotels that killed at least 26 people. They checked the morgue, hospitals and if unsuccessful, they returned to the partially collapsed Hotel Saratoga, where rescuers used dogs to hunt...
Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith out for playoffs after undergoing surgery
Move over Mr. Game 1. Welcome, Mr. First Round? Six years ago, Jeff Zatkoff forever earned him a place in Pittsburgh Penguins lore when, as a third-string goalie, he started and won the first game of the first-round playoff series en route to the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup. A few...
You can still make Mother’s Day special with last-minute plans, gifts
Mother’s Day is almost upon us. If you’re a good child, you’ve already made plans for celebrating that special someone who has loved you and cared for you since the day you entered the world. If you’re still scrambling, though, don’t panic. Here are a few ideas for ensuring that...
Mask requirement reinstated at Woodland Hills High School
Face masks are once again required at Woodland Hills High School. Acting Superintendent Daniel Castagna announced this week that a mask mandate went into effect Thursday at the high school. The requirement is set to remain in place through the end of next week. The measure is meant to help...
Wall collapse sends bricks, bike parts tumbling at East End shop
A rear wall at an East End bike shop collapsed sometime overnight Friday, sending debris to the ground. The collapse happened at Kraynick’s Bike Shop on Penn Avenue in Garfield. The rear of the business on Gem Way was affected. That section of Gem Way was taped off late Friday...
3 charged in assault at North Shore bar
Social media tips helped Pittsburgh police identify three people accused in a violent assault last month in the bathroom of a North Shore bar, according to the criminal complaints against them. Seth Grier, 32, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault in connection with an attack on two women...
Father of New Kensington boy found dead arrested in connection with November incident
The father of Azuree Charles, the 9-year-old New Kensington boy who was found dead early Wednesday, was arrested Thursday in connection with assault and child endangerment charges from November. Jean J. Charles, 40, was arraigned Thursday on charges of simple assault and endangering the welfare of children regarding an incident...
Steady rain to continue in Western Pa., flooding possible
Nearly 2 inches of rain have soaked several parts of Western Pennsylvania, with more on the way into Saturday, according to weather forecasters. Flooding, landslides and other weather-related issues popped up across the region as rain saturated the ground and stormwater began seeking a downhill path via streets and yards....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 6-8
It is Mother’s Day weekend. Here are some things to do with mom in Pittsburgh. Go for a walk The Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk is on Sunday – Mother’s Day — at Schenley Park. The event is at 9:30 a.m. The course is approximately 2 miles and...
Westmoreland Hospital patient lunges at officer, attempts to take gun, spokesman says
A Westmoreland Hospital patient lunged at an officer and attempted to take his gun Thursday afternoon, according to Excela spokesman Tom Chakurda. The man had been involved in several burglaries in the Greensburg area, Chakurda said. Police apprehended him and took him to Westmoreland Hospital’s Emergency Department for injuries he...
Candles lit, balloons released in memory of Azuree CharlesVideo
“Playful,” “friendly,” “polite” and “nice kid” were all common responses from people when asked about Azuree Charles. The 9-year-old boy was remembered by at least 200 people outside the East Ken Manor office building along Gardlock Court in New Kensington on Thursday evening, a day after his body was found...
Victim in fatal North Side shooting identified as Penn Hills man
A Penn Hills man was shot to death Thursday evening on Pittsburgh’s North Side, according to Pittsburgh police. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Shayne Evan Strader, 37. The shooting took place at around 6:50 p.m. in the 700 block of Arch Street. It’s between the...
