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Few covid infections in Allegheny County linked to classroom, health officials say
Few covid-19 infections among K-12 students in Allegheny County have been linked to the classroom, Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen said Wednesday. Students learning from home have had just as many cases as those learning in-person or through hybrid models, Bogen said during a county Board of Health meeting. “I...
Atria’s, Juniper Grill remain closed despite lift on state restrictions
Two local restaurant chains have chosen to remain temporarily closed despite the state lifting its most recent covid-19 restrictions. Management at Atria’s and Juniper Grill said they cannot be profitable at half-capacity, as mandated by Gov. Tom Wolf’s virus-related guidelines. “We cannot and will not make it as a business...
State, local NAACP chapters reiterate need for Gateway School Board member to resign
The leader of the local and state NAACP chapters further denounced an alleged racist text from a Gateway School Board member and again called for him to resign during a virtual press conference Wednesday. Kenneth Huston, the Pennsylvania NAACP president, said Gateway school board member Paul Caliari’s text sent in...
Allegheny County reports most new covid cases in Pa., adds 46 deaths
Allegheny County reported the most new coronavirus cases in the state Wednesday. The county’s health department reported 881 new cases, bringing its total since last March to 57,708. Those new cases were the highest reported in the state, followed by Philadelphia (752), Lancaster (459), Montgomery (448) and Bucks (414), according...
Teen dies at shooting scene in Wilkinsburg
One of three boys handling a handgun in a Wilkinsburg home died when the weapon discharged, according to Allegheny County Police. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the boy as Marcus Gibson, 15. According to Allegheny County Police, Wilkinsburg police and paramedics were called to the 1300 block of Franklin...
47-year-old man dies after being shot in Penn Hills
A 47-year-old man shot multiple times in Penn Hills on Monday night has died. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the man as Gregory Anderson, of Penn Hills. He died at an unidentified hospital on Tuesday. Penn Hills police said Anderson was shot around 7:45 p.m. near Woods Road and...
21-year-old man shot, killed in Penn Hills
A 21-year-old man died after being shot in Penn Hills on Tuesday night, according to Allegheny County Police. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Nazbir Chambers of Penn Hills. Police said 911 was notified of a shooting in the 400 block of Fielding Drive shortly after 11...
PWSA donates $250K to nonprofit as part of lead violation settlement
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is following through on a settlement it reached in July to resolve violations of Pennsylvania’s Safe Drinking Water Act. As part of the settlement, PWSA agreed to donate $250,000 to Women for a Healthy Environment, a nonprofit that will use the money to offer free...
UPMC employees get 2nd dose of covid vaccine, describe ‘first step’ toward ending pandemic
Fifteen UPMC employees received covid-19 vaccines Tuesday, 10 of whom became the first employees to receive a second dose and complete the full course of the vaccine. “I feel like it’s the first step in ending this,” said Alli Okonak, a certified registered nurse practitioner who has been working at...
Calls for Gateway school board member to resign come after racially charged text message
A Gateway School Board member who is the subject of a federal lawsuit has doubled down on his innocence as calls for his resignation grow louder. Paul Caliari, 46, of Monroeville is currently serving a two-year term on the Gateway School Board. A federal lawsuit filed Jan. 1, which also...
State Rep. Summer Lee tests positive for covid-19
State Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, was absent Tuesday from Harrisburg, where she should’ve been sworn in for her second term, after a positive covid-19 test. Lee announced her positive covid-19 result on Twitter, writing that she was watching the ceremonies in Harrisburg from home while she isolates as she recovers...
Allegheny County argues Crack’d Egg can’t hide from covid restrictions under bankruptcy filing
A federal judge must decide if a bankruptcy case filed in his court can stop the Allegheny County Health Department from pursuing action against the Crack’d Egg, a Brentwood restaurant that has continued to operate despite an order in August shutting it down for violating state-mandated covid-19 mitigation orders. The...
Allegheny County tops 1,000 coronavirus deaths
Allegheny County on Tuesday reported 29 new coronavirus deaths, bringing the death toll for the county to 1,011. “Passing 1,000 deaths is a grim milestone that I had hoped Allegheny County would be spared,” Allegheny County Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen said in a release. “Each of the 1,011...
Cinemark theaters set to reopen, showing new and classic filmsVideo
Cinemark will reopen its Pennsylvania theaters on Friday, including these Southwestern Pennsylvania locations, in accordance with updated local covid mandates: • Cinemark Monroeville Mall and XD, 600 Mall Circle Drive • Cinemark North Hills and XD, 851 Providence Blvd., McCandless • Cinemark Robinson Township and XD, 2100 Settlers Ridge Center...
Carnegie Museum of Art names 3 to senior leadership team
Three new members have joined the leadership team of the Carnegie Museum of Art, as the institution reopens after the second pandemic-related shutdown and moves into the new year. “This is a really exciting time to build new leadership, as we move out of the pandemic reality,” said Eric Crosby,...
Shaler approves purchase of former primary school for community use
A former Shaler Area elementary school will be converted for community use after its purchase by the township is complete. The vacant Jeffery Primary building along Wetzel Road was offered for sale by the district to Shaler for $120,000. The 31,500 square-foot school sits directly across from the municipal building...
Woman in critical condition after being shot in McKeesport
A woman was in critical condition after being shot multiple times in McKeesport, according to Allegheny County Police. The shooting in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue was reported to 911 shortly after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, county police said. The woman was shot inside a gas station convenience store, police...
Police: Penn Hills man shot multiple times
A Penn Hills man was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot multiple times Monday night. Police Chief Howard Burton said the shooting took place at about 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of Woods Road and Marion Way. The victim is a 47-year-old resident. He was taken to UPMC Presbyterian...
Pa. Republicans to delay Sen. Brewster’s oath of office for ‘time to digest’ Ziccarrelli’s election dispute
Pennsylvania’s top Republican in the Senate called Monday night for holding off on swearing in Democratic state Sen. Jim Brewster, spurring staunch criticism from Democrats who argue doing so defies state-certified election results and multiple court rulings. Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, a Centre County Republican, defended his decision...
Wife, attorney await word on inmate’s condition after fall at Allegheny County Jail
A week ago, Antoinette Yates got word that her husband, who is awaiting sentencing at the Allegheny County Jail, fell off the second tier on pod 2C. Witnesses who were conducting video visits with their loved ones on the pod saw Robert Yates fall on Dec. 28. Since then, Antoinette...
Allegheny County adds new vaccine distribution location for priority populations
The Allegheny County Health Department on Monday announced a new distribution location for covid-19 vaccines, and the county is expected to release the first version of its distribution plan on Wednesday. The new Point of Distribution (POD) will be for health care organizations and facilities in the Phase 1A category,...
Sleep interruptions warranted $35K in back pay for ambulance workers, feds say
A private ambulance service based in Jefferson Hills that has stations in Clairton and Elizabeth has paid more than $35,000 in back wages to 12 employees after violating federal labor laws, the U.S. Department of Labor said Monday. Investigators with the department’s Wages and Hour Division found that 12 employees...
Allegheny County reports 850 more covid cases, 5 deaths in 2 days
Allegheny County health officials reported another 852 cases of coronavirus Monday. Of those new cases, 607 were confirmed through 2,361 PCR tests (from Dec. 28 through Sunday), with 245 cases listed as probable. Even in the wake of news that the latest new cases are a 43% increase from last...
Police to train at old Thomas Jefferson High School
Police will be training Monday at the old Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills. Jefferson Hills Police said there will be activity inside and outside the former high school at 310 Old Clairton Road. Loud noises may be heard coming from in and around the building while the training...
Police looking for leads in North Braddock shooting
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot Sunday afternoon in North Braddock. The shooting was reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Baldridge and Jones avenues. Police said first responders found the victim to have multiple, non-life threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital and...
