Allegheny category, Page 2
PRT suspends service until Monday morning; Westmoreland Transit service halted until noon Monday
Heavy snowfall and “deteriorating conditions” led Pittsburgh Regional Transit to suspend all bus and rail service in the region Sunday at around 5 p.m., the transit agency posted to social media. Normal operations are expected to resume Monday morning. In Westmoreland County, all fixed-route bus service from Westmoreland Transit is...
Fire destroys 2 North Versailles homes
Two adjacent homes in North Versailles were destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The fire on Kline Avenue near Emma Street was reported around 3:30 a.m. An assistant fire chief told TribLive news partner WTAE that everyone got out safely, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters had to contend with...
2 men shot in Edgewood found in crashed car in Point Breeze, county police say
Two men who were shot in Edgewood Saturday were found in their crashed vehicle in Pittsburgh, according to Allegheny County Police. According to county police, a report of shots fired on Town Centre Drive near South Braddock Avenue in Edgewood was made to Allegheny County 911 at 4:25 p.m. Pittsburgh...
Florida man admits setting parked car on fire in Etna, police say
A Florida man faces arson and other charges after Etna police say he set a parked car on fire. Tyqei Eric Howze, 23, of Groveland, Fla. is charged with three felony counts of arson and felony counts of causing or risking a catastrophe and criminal mischief. According to a criminal...
‘Greenfield’s going to celebrate’: Hometown beams as Mike McCarthy takes over Steelers
As the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday afternoon prepared to crown Mike McCarthy their new head coach, Greenfield — the predominantly working-class community in the city’s East End where the coach grew up — glowed with “local boy makes good” narratives. “I’m an admitted fair-weather fan — but I know him...
Pittsburgh International Airport ‘prepared’ for snowstorm, spokesman says
Pittsburgh International Airport is prepared for the onset of this weekend’s major snowfall, spokesman Bob Kerlik said. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest on their flight status before arriving at the airport. Flight updates can be found online at flypittsburgh.com. “We’re seeing preemptive cancellations from...
Man who died in North Park crash identified
A man from Swissvale has been identified as the driver who suffered a medical event before dying in a crash in North Park on Saturday. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the man as Timothy Costello, 76, of Swissvale. According to Allegheny County Police, Costello suffered a medical event before...
Updated Carlynton graduation requirements focus on real-world skills
Revised graduation requirements at Carlynton Jr.-Sr. High School are designed to better align student learning with state expectations, post-graduation readiness and workforce demands, officials say. The school board on Tuesday, Jan. 20 approved revised requirements that will take effect beginning with the Class of 2029. District officials say the changes...
Upgraded pedestrian crossing planned for Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville
Bridgeville will improve a pedestrian crossing along Bower Hill Road in an area where officials say there has been an increase in traffic accidents and more pedestrians usage. The borough will install a pedestrian crossing on Bower Hill Road at Commercial Street, in front of the Dari Delite, later this...
Early preparation of salt supplies places North Hills communities in good spot ahead of storm
Mother Nature is pointing a frosty finger at the Pittsburgh region this weekend, and meteorologists predict nearly a foot of snow could fall. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings across a 2,000-mile stretch of the U.S., from New Mexico to New England. Conditions are expected to start...
Stocking up: Residents race to get supplies ahead of winter storm
The rush for milk and bread is well underway. Residents across the region are heading to grocery and hardware stores in advance of what could be the biggest snowfall the area has seen in more than 15 years. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Moon Township predict the region...
Cronuts and cruffins among Mexican-themed delights at newly opened Gordo’s Cafe & Cantina in O’Hara
Don’t settle for an average doughnut when you could grab a gourmet cronut. That’s the message from Brian Gorder to patrons at his new eatery in O’Hara, Gordo’s Cafe & Cantina. He’s showcasing made-from-scratch desserts, pastries, pizza, salads, meat sandwiches and specialty meals in the building that housed a Max...
North Allegheny senior has open mind as he heads to D.C. for prestigious U.S. Senate Youth Program
Reading “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know” had a notable impact on Sagar Raghavan, a senior at North Allegheny and one of 104 high school students selected to attend the 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program in March. In the 2021 release, author Adam Grant...
Morning Roundup: Ohio Township turning golf course into park
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Friday, Jan. 23: Ohio Township eyes golf course as new park Ohio Township will purchase a golf course and turn it into the municipality’s second park. The township secured funding to buy about 138 acres of land along Lowries...
26th annual Unity Breakfast channels King’s message of being ‘a catalyst for change’
Don’t be complacent but take action was the message from Dr. Paul Spradley, keynote speaker of the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast on Jan. 19 at La Roche University. Spradley, the executive director of the university’s Ketteler Center for Peace, Justice and Inclusion, shared King’s message...
Fox Chapel Area conference draws 600 educators for lessons on embracing technology
Flying drones and other cutting-edge equipment were showcased during a regional workshop in the Fox Chapel Area School District to prepare educators for the future and illustrate how technology can simultaneously drive learning and joy. The Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference on Jan. 19 drew more than 600 teachers, K-12...
Pa. attorney general accuses former Pine-Richland School Board candidate of forging signatures
An investigation by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s public corruption section has resulted in charges against a Pine woman who the AG says forged at least four signatures on her election paperwork last year. Kathleen Ravotti, 61, is charged with several misdemeanors, including forgery, perjury and unsworn falsification to authorities. She...
9th annual Hygge New Year event brings self-care to Millvale
The rainy weather didn’t stop people from indulging in self-care during Millvale’s ninth annual Hygge New Year. Hygge, a Danish word referring to the practice of taking time to relax and unwind, has been embraced by Millvale businesses over the years. Hygge New Year events were scattered throughout the borough,...
Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project
A renovation project at Chartiers Valley High School is moving forward. The school board voted Tuesday, Jan. 20 to proceed with the first phase of the renovation project, which includes a complete upgrade of the school’s gymnasium and moves administrative, special education and business offices currently at the intermediate school...
Congress funds agency investigating Clairton Coke Works blast
The federal Chemical Safety Board, which has been targeted for elimination by President Donald Trump, is likely to keep its funding and continue investigating a deadly explosion in August 2024 at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. An appropriations bill passed by Congress earlier this month would give the board $14...
Greensburg resident, former Hillandale Farms CEO, donates another $53.5M to Pitt
With his latest donation, $53.5 million, former Hillandale Farms CEO Orland Bethel has continued his tradition of supporting the University of Pittsburgh. Bethel, who splits time between Greensburg and Florida, has donated nearly $100 million to the university since 2018. The reason, he said, is simple. “Of course, Dr. Lee’s...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit now offering sign language interpreters through app
Live American Sign Language interpreters are now available to riders of Pittsburgh Regional Transit through an app. Deaf or hard-of-hearing riders can launch the Aira ASL app to be connected with a professional interpreter within seconds, the authority said in a news release. The app uses the rider’s smartphone camera...
Highland Avenue focus of safety improvements in West View following fatal crash
Some safety improvements have been made and more are in the works for Highland Avenue in West View, near Ross, following a fatal crash last year. Addalena Maiette, 19, of West View died at the scene of the Sept. 25 crash at Highland and Cornell avenues. According to Allegheny County...
Gateway thespians deliver heartfelt performance of ‘Almost, Maine’
On Jan. 16 and 17, Gateway’s talented high schoolers delivered three genuinely heartfelt performances of “Almost, Maine.” The 2004 play by John Cariani consists of nine short stories about love and loss in a fictional New England town. Overseen by first-time Gateway director Kaylie Wallace, 15 high school musical students...
North Allegheny junior among group lauded by Gov. Shapiro for making difference in Pa.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently celebrated the efforts of local volunteers making a difference in the state, including North Allegheny junior Aayushi Vardhan. The 16-year-old was one of 14 girls, all members of the Pittsburgh Linxx Chapter of the National Charity League, to be invited to a luncheon Dec. 15...
