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Experts: UPMC’s reputation is safe despite federal false billing allegations
UPMC likely will not be significantly impacted by news this week that the U.S. Attorney’s office is suing the health system and its head of cardiothoracic surgery, according to experts in health care marketing. On Thursday, the federal government filed a civil action against Dr. James Luketich and UPMC, alleging...
Motorcyclist killed in North Versailles crash identified
A 37-year-old man died in a collision between an SUV and a motorcycle Saturday in North Versailles, according to Allegheny County Police. The victim was identified as Ryan Kushner, of McKeesport, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. The collision happened just before 1 p.m. at Clyde Avenue and...
‘Body’ found on Duquesne hillside turns out to be hoax
Some utility workers received quite a scare Friday morning when they discovered what appeared to be a body over a steep hillside at the Duquesne Place Drive apartment complex. Instead it turned out be a silicone replica. According to a Duquesne Police Facebook post, patrol officers arrived shortly after 7:30...
Gooski’s, Bridgeville pizza place cited by health department
Records show management at Gooski’s in Polish Hill has requested a re-inspection a week after the Allegheny County Health Department hit the dive bar with a slew of health code violations. According to the inspection report from Aug. 26, inspectors found mold-like substances in coolers and on the soda gun...
Board gets heated after Allegheny Co. jail contractor refuses to disclose background
A man hired to provide militaristic training to officers at Allegheny County Jail refused to answer questions about his military service or criminal history during a heated Jail Oversight Board meeting Thursday. “I never touted anything other than my 27 years of law enforcement experience,” said Joseph Garcia, who runs...
Bethel Park man charged with homicide by vehicle in death of man in wheelchair
A Bethel Park man is charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence of a controlled substance in the July 15 death of a man seated in a motorized wheelchair in Homestead. Eric Walker, 50, also is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Anthony Donofrio, 72,...
Police: ‘Dozens’ of empty alcohol bottles in SUV at time of fatal Monroeville hit-and-run
Police say they found dozens of empty alcohol bottles and cans in the SUV of a man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday in Monroeville. Braden Chetsko told police he has a drinking problem, and he’d been drinking and smoking marijuana before work and continued drinking during and...
Some Verona residents upset over presence of armed ‘militia’ at Hula Bar
Several Verona residents and business owners expressed concern for their safety and the well-being of the borough after they saw suspected militia members at the Hula Bar, a popular bar and restaurant. “Verona is a small, family-oriented community,” said Jeanine Hurt-Robinson, a resident and vice president of the Riverview School...
Debate continues over possible Amazon site in Churchill
In a public hearing that has already lasted over 33 hours over several meetings, a heated debate continues about a potential Amazon distribution site in Churchill. Texas-based Hillwood Development has proposed to build a distribution center on the 133-acre parcel that formerly housed the Westinghouse Research Park. Their plans include...
Neighbor Spotlight: Pine-Richland senior earns Eagle Scout with more than 5 times the number of merit badges needed for rank
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Strange smell around McKees Rocks area likely caused by temperature changes
Weather is likely to blame for the strong smell affecting places like McKees Rocks and Neville Island, according to health and weather officials. Residents first began reporting the smell around 4:30 a.m., according to the Allegheny County Health Department. Officials said the county Emergency Management Agency investigated and “the odor...
Waddington Rehab Center offers solutions and hope
Addiction destroys lives. Locally, in Allegheny County, overdose deaths rose 22% from the previous year. But people who are desperate should know that help is available. Waddington Rehab Center was founded in May 2016 to help people get their lives back from the destruction caused by alcoholism and drug abuse....
Neighbor Spotlight: Age no barrier for retired ad man turned writer Ron Kaiser
At age 80, Ron Kaiser was already well past the time most people retire when he finally ended his career as one of the area’s premier advertising men a decade ago. But even when he gave up the day-to-day intricacies of conceiving and handling ad campaigns for clients, it never...
$1 million scratch-off ticket sold at Coraopolis gas station
A Coraopolis gas station sold a scratch-off ticket worth $1 million, Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced this week. The Feelin’ Like a Million Bucks scratch-off ticket was sold at Sunoco, located at 6700 University Boulevard. The gas station will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Feelin’ Like a Million...
North Allegheny Senior High School closed Thursday, Friday due to leak
North Allegheny Senior High School is closed Thursday and Friday due to a leak, officials announced. According to a tweet from district leaders, the leak was found on the third floor of the McCandless high school, causing officials to close the building to students and staff. The high school will...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declares state of emergency along Monongahela River
Late Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declared a state of emergency because of flooding conditions along the Monongahela River and its tributaries. The emergency declaration empowers the Corps to undertake support and actions in response to the heavy rainfall that has spilled over the banks of waterways...
School-age covid cases continue to rise in Allegheny County
Covid-19 cases among school-age children — most of whom are not old enough to be vaccinated — continue to rise in Allegheny County, officials said Wednesday. On Wednesday, 45 children age 18 and under were reported to have tested positive for the virus in the previous 24 hours. It included...
Allegheny County Jail warden defends militaristic training contracts
Allegheny County Jail Warden Orlando Harper on Wednesday defended his decision to enter into no-bid contracts for militaristic training and weapons to counter this spring’s referendum banning restraint chairs, chemical agents and leg shackles at the jail. His six-page news release came on the eve of the monthly Jail Oversight...
Body pulled from Allegheny River in Plum
First responders pulled the body of a man from the Allegheny River in Plum on Wednesday morning, according to Allegheny County Police. Police said they responded to the 100 block of Coxcomb Hill Road shortly after 10:15 a.m. after someone called 911 to report a body floating in the river....
Man gets house arrest for fatal 2019 Penn Hills DUI crash
A Penn Hills man will serve two years of house arrest for the 2019 death of another man in a drunken driving crash on Frankstown Road. Theamon Jemal Hicks, 49, pleaded guilty in May to homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence before Allegheny County Common Pleas...
Food Podcast: Interactive art experience focuses on issue of food insecurityVideo
On this episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the TribLIVE podcast network Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank showcases an interactive art experience at Contemporary Craft called Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community Through Art. This episode is part of the Food Bank’s Food Justice...
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus creates new BIPOC artist-in-residence position, institutes sliding tuition scale
The Pittsburgh Youth Chorus will kick off its 2021-‘22 season with a return to in-person rehearsals, an income-based sliding scale for tuition, and a new artist-in-residence program for Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). “PYC’s conducting staff is comprised of white women and men whose musical training is rooted...
Rainy run: Heavy downpours no match for Shaler man’s will to keep on running
Terry Mcnavage didn’t let a few raindrops keep him from hitting the pavement for a run along Kummer Road near the Horse Show Ring in North Park on Tuesday. The Shaler man said he tries to run every day and doesn’t let the weather stand in his way. So when...
Springdale Township closes municipal building due to covid increase
The Springdale Township Municipal Building is closed to in-person visits as a result of the recent increase in covid-19 cases. Anyone needing to drop off or pick up documents at the facility can still do so but no one other than employees is allowed inside. Other business can be conducted...
Man shot in Clairton
A man was found shot Monday night in Clairton and the Allegheny County Police are seeking a suspect. Police said the victim, who was not identified, was found shot in the groin in the 400 block of Farnsworth Avenue. Police were notified of the shooting at about 7:50 p.m. He...
