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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Experts say finding new ways to keep glass out of landfills can help fix shattered recycling system
The high cost of separating glass from the plastic, paper and cardboard collected at the curb for recycling has helped fuel a near nationwide collapse of the glass-recycling industry, experts say. Many municipal trash haulers across the country, including companies doing business in western Pennsylvania, are excluding glass from new...
Man pleads guilty to stealing Ross woman’s safe filled with cash
A Philadelphia man already serving a 10-to-20-year prison term for burglary will serve an additional 3-1/2 to seven years for his theft of more than $140,000 from an 82-year-old Ross woman five years ago. Steve Mitchell, 62, pleaded guilty to burglary, conspiracy and receiving stolen property on Wednesday before Allegheny...
Latest coronavirus numbers for North Hills communities
As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Allegheny County and across the country, communities in the North Hills vary on the number of cases, case rates and deaths due to the virus. As of Jan. 13, there have been 1,766 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Ross Township since...
National group donates bullet- and stab-resistant vest for McCandless K9 Joy
A nonprofit organization has outfitted McCandless police K9 Joy with the same kind of protective gear worn by the department’s human officers. Vested Interest in K9s has donated a bullet- and stab-resistant protective vest that was purchased with charitable donations that it received. The dog’s vest will be embroidered with...
Freshman North Hills lawmaker Mercuri vows to continue fight to privatize state liquor stores
Freshman state Rep. Rob Mercuri, R-Pine, has been assigned to serve on four House standing committees for the 2021-22 legislative session. One of those assignments — a seat on the Liquor Control Committee — will allow the new lawmaker to continue his predecessor’s efforts to end the state’s liquor store...
In Brief: Radon detectors available for loan, kindergarten registration and more in the North Hills
Radon detectors available for loan Northland Public Library in McCandless is offering Airthings radon detectors for checkout thanks to a generous donation. Radon detectors can tell when harmful radon gas is in the air of a home or building. The new detectors available at the library are easy to use...
High school roundup for Jan. 8, 2021: North Allegheny rallies past rival North Hills
Greg Habib scored 26 points and Matt McDonough added 23 as No. 3 North Allegheny rallied from a six-point halftime deficit to earn an 82-79 Section 1-6A boys basketball victory over rival North Hills as WPIAL basketball action resumed after a four-week shutdown Friday night. Kyrell Hutcherson added 10 points...
The Week North Hills: Return to in-person classes, pandemic chefs, Rachel Carson trail geocaching and more in the North Hills 
Here are some recent Tribune-Review news stories and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or find more news at TribLIVE.com. Covid cases continue at schools in North Hills as changes to instructional models approach School districts in northern Allegheny...
Ross board President Steve Korbel steps down to assist with wife’s judicial campaign
Ross Township Commissioner Steve Korbel, who serves as the board’s president, has resigned so he can spend more time working on his wife’s campaign for judge. “I cannot thank the residents of Ward 2 enough for putting your trust in me for the last seven years,” Korbel wrote in a...
Ross man gets 10 years in federal prison for soliciting sex from agent posing as a minor
A Ross man accused in 2019 of soliciting sex from an undercover agent posing as a teenager has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Thomas Perry Stultz, 38, also was ordered to serve 10 years of supervised release for his conviction on a charge of attempted coercion and...
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...
Covid cases continue at schools in North Hills as changes to instructional models approach
School districts in northern Allegheny County continue to report new active covid-19 cases among students and as they prepare to transition from all-remote learning in the coming weeks. North Hills The North Hills School District reported 15 new cases between Dec. 16 and Jan. 3. Four students and a staff...
Franklin Park 6th grader wins gingerbread house competition
The winning entry, “Christmas on the Mountain,” was inspired by the creator’s name. Eva Mountain, 12, fashioned a cozy cottage gingerbread house for the 18th annual City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events’ annual Gingerbread House Competition and Display. It was held virtually because of the pandemic. The Franklin Park...
In Brief: Christmas tree recycling, charity blood drive, kindergarten registration and more in the North Hills
North Hills communities set schedule for Christmas tree pickup The garland on the tree might still be gleaming but the pine needles on the floor are a sure sign that it is time to unload the Christmas tree. Communities in the North Hills have set their schedules for when trees...
Northland Library opening for contactless services, programming remains virtual
Northland Public Library will reopen to the public for contactless services Tuesday after being closed since late December to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Items reserved before the shutdown that were not picked up will be available in the building’s vestibule beginning Jan. 5. Patrons can begin picking...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 3
Franklin Park Rory Seifert sold property at 2542 Brandt School Road to Andrew and Brittany Prischak Runstedler for $190,000. FP Rochester LLC sold property at Windsor Ct to Maronda Homes LLC for $135,000. FP Rochester LLC sold property at Windsor Ct to Maronda Homes LLC for $270,000. Marshall Rand Group...
The Week in Review: A look at some of the top stories from the North Hills for the week of Dec. 27 
Here are some recent Tribune-Review news stories and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or find more news at TribLIVE.com. Bradford Woods residents could face fines if caught feeding deer The dense trees that grace Bradford Woods are part...
Volunteers gathering at Bradford Woods Reserve for Audubon’s annual bird count
For the seventh consecutive year, the Bradford Woods Conservancy is seeking nature lovers interested in participating in the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 2. A small team of conservancy members and volunteers is scheduled to be in the Bradford Woods Reserve at 10 a.m. “looking, listening and...
Bradford Woods residents could face fines if caught feeding deer
The dense trees that grace Bradford Woods are part of the charm that attracts residents to the tiny borough. But the lush forested areas also are home to a growing deer population with human allies who set out tasty snacks for them. Borough officials say the deer would be better...
Marshall Township budget for 2021 keeps tax rate, level of service intact
Despite projections that revenue from some taxes are likely to dip next year, Marshall Township’s 2021 budget avoids a tax increase and focuses spending on projects that would cost more in the long run if delayed. The more than $8.6 million general fund budget unanimously approved this month is about...
West View’s 2021 budget trims spending to hold line on property tax rate
West View’s budget for 2021 keeps the borough’s tax rate the same but trims spending by about $132,000 to make up for a projected dip in revenue from several key sources. The nearly $3.84 million spending plan unanimously approved by council on Dec. 10. It anticipates revenue from property tax,...
Ross community mourns passing of Bill Linkenheimer, founding member of Fire Police unit
Before Ross Township had a special unit to control traffic and assist at fires and other emergencies, police and firefighters often had to waste valuable time preventing the scene from turning into a chaotic tangle. To address the problem, a group of volunteers came together to form the Ross Fire...
1 injury reported at 2-alarm fire in Franklin Park
One person was injured in a fire Monday in Franklin Park. The two-alarm fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. at home in the 2500 block of Cole Road, according to emergency dispatchers. Emergency responders reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the structure and had to rescue a resident from...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 27
Franklin Park Raymond Thavarajah sold property at 2508 Acorn Ct to BGRS LLC for $577,000. BGRS LLC sold property at 2508 Acorn Ct to Lan Deng and Haitao Liu for $577,000. Garrett Cowles sold property at 1557 Crestview Drive to Tracey Cartwright and Tracey Quinn for $315,000. Stewart & Knox...
2021 Bradford Woods budget leaves tax rate, spending levels unchanged
The more than $934,000 budget for 2021 approved by Bradford Woods council provides funding for all the services provided by the borough without the need for a tax increase. The spending plan, which is about $3,000 less than this year’s budget, anticipates $463,400 from the real estate tax, which is...


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