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O’Hara Township’s Movies in the Park series is returning to the township’s Community Park. The following free movies are scheduled to start at dusk, weather permitting. June 7 — “Space Jam: A New Legacy” June 16 — “Back to the Future” June 21 — “Sing 2” July 5 — “Shang-Chi”...

Sounds of rock, blues and a little soul filled the air Sunday in Arnold for the annual Rockin’ Roosevelt fundraiser at Roosevelt Park. Hundreds of people flocked to the recreation site in the center of the city. Resident Wesslyn Owen watched her children and family friends have fun on the...

Officials announced the Turnpike will be closed in both directions Sunday from midnight to 2 a.m. for roadwork between the Cranberry and Butler Valley exits. They are Exits 78 and 39. Detour eastbound is as follows: • Take I-79 north to Exit 78; • Take Route 228 eastbound; • Take...

A deacon who was born and raised in New Kensington was ordained into the priesthood Saturday. The Ordination Mass for the Rev. Christopher J. Pujol took place at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. “Looking back, it seems like those six years (in seminary) have flown by, and to see all...

Kaley Bastine spent the better part of her 10th birthday party in companionship with New Kensington police. The Harrison girl wanted to celebrate the milestone with a benefit for the department’s second police dog and its handler. “I’ve been wanting to do another fundraiser, so I picked it on my...

Several organizations have come together to provide a unique experience in Sharpsburg. The inaugural Art and History Stroll is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday along Main Street between Fifth and 13th streets. It’s organized by officials from the Sharpsburg Business Group, Sharpsburg Neighborhood Association, Second Harvest, PGHPrint...

Verona and Oakmont residents should not be alarmed when seeing fire trucks from communities miles away motoring through town later this month. The 108th annual Allegheny County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association convention is set for June 11-18 with activities in both boroughs. Festivities begin with Night at the Races at the...

Penn Hills plans to spend about $1.2 million to pave 14 streets this year. Council recently awarded its paving program to Oakmont-based A. Folino Construction. Municipal manager Scott Andrejchak said the company was the lowest of three bidders. “Folino has completed similar work in Penn Hills previously, and the municipality...

Fox Chapel police Chief Michael Stevens said his department plans to crack down on speeders this summer. “We’ve received calls from borough residents that they have witnessed more speeding than normal,” Stevens said after the May 16 council meeting. “We’re going to run speed enforcement checks to try and slow...

An electrical problem at the Sheetz along Freeport Road in Harrison resulted in a fire department response but no injuries. Hilltop Hose Co. No. 3 Chief Mike Krzeminski said crews from all three township departments responded to the gas station and convenience store for a commercial alarm around 5:30 p.m....

Plum Senior High School 12th-graders said goodbye to their borough classrooms and hello to the next chapter of life Wednesday night. Nearly 300 graduates celebrated commencement on the field of Mustang Stadium in front of hundreds of family members and friends. The high school band played “Pomp and Circumstance” as...

Mimosa Aiken of Blawnox watched as her twin boys attempted to stop an O’Hara Township police officer Tuesday evening. Patrolman Ian Hill had just stolen a basketball and proceeded to showcase his moves on the court. Andre and Antonio Williams, both 12, could only stand and watch as the officer...

Sewickley Academy Global Studies teacher Nataliya DiDomenico starts every morning with a phone call to family members nearly 4,900 miles away. She checks in with her mother, Slava Navorenska, and brother, Liubomir Navorensky, who live with several other family members back in Ternopil, a city in western Ukraine. “That’s how...

Aspinwall residents are encouraged to open their doors, set up tables and meet community members at the annual town-wide yard sale. The two-day event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 and 12. No permits or registration is required to participate. “It brings new people to Aspinwall...

Mimosa Aiken of Blawnox watched as her twin boys attempted to stop an O’Hara Township police officer Tuesday evening. Patrolman Ian Hill had just stolen a basketball and proceeded to showcase his moves on the court. Andre and Antonio Williams, both 12, could only stand and watch as the officer...

People who want to own a piece of Sewickley pizza history can do so via an online auction. Pizza Roma in Sewickley closed its door for good Saturday after 38 years of making pizza and memories. Its beer taps, tables, plates, coolers, equipment and everything down to framed baseball cards...

A Braddock man was hospitalized Tuesday night after being shot three times in Arnold, according to Arnold Police Chief Eric Doutt. The 20-year-old man, who was not identified by name, was outside Arnold Manor along the 1600 block of Horne Boulevard when someone opened fire around 7:15 p.m., according to...

GetGo branded apple slices with peanut butter dip have been recalled due to a potential salmonella contamination, Giant Eagle officials announced Monday. The impacted product was sold in GetGo locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana through May 13, the O’Hara based chain said in a news release. Products...

Human remains were found Monday afternoon in a wooded area in Turtle Creek, according to Allegheny County Police. Officers were notified shortly after 3:30 p.m. that remains were located near the 1200 block of Lynn Avenue. Allegheny County Homicide detectives are working with the Medical Examiner’s office on a cause...

A Pittsburgh man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another man multiple times at a store inside Monroeville Mall. John Malcolm Smith, 40, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident Saturday around 5:15 p.m. at All-Star Elite. According to the criminal complaint, Smith and another man were...

The cost of paying off a parking ticket in Aspinwall has gone up. The borough has also done away with the yellow envelope citations officers had to write on and could be damaged in heavy rain. Police are using handheld devices now that both print and electronically store citation information....

A Turtle Creek man accused of using stolen credit cards to buy items at various retail stablishments was found guilty of identity theft and other charges in federal court. Iklas Davis, 41, was tried before U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan in Pittsburgh. A jury deliberated for about an hour...

A Sewickley business owner has partnered with a couple of residents to bring new businesses to the borough. Former office buildings along Locust Place are being renovated into chef-owned restaurants, a listening lounge and an apartment, among other developments. They are located in what is colloquially called Sewickley Village. The...

Quaker Valley School District property owners will have to dig a little deeper in their wallets to cover real estate taxes next year. The school board voted 6-0 on May 18 to adopt its 2022-23 budget with a 2.9% tax increase. President Jonathan Kuzma and members Gianni Floro and Daniela...

Fox Chapel officials have decided not to move forward with a new borough logo or revamped street signs. Resident and graphic designer Bill Kolando approached council at its April 18 meeting about changing its logo. The current image features two large trees on the left, a smaller one to the...