Western PA Local News category, Page 1761
A dozen Western Pa. health systems pledge to comply with vaccine mandate for hospital workers
UPMC’s top doctor affirmed Thursday that Pennsylvania’s largest health system and nongovernment employer will comply with a newly issued federal mandate that all health care workers get vaccinated for covid-19 by early January, in line with prior pledges by competing medical providers in recent months. Dr. Donald Yealy, UPMC’s chief...
Alle-Kiski Valley observes Veterans DayVideo
The men and women who have served in the military were honored at several Veterans Day observances in the Alle-Kiski Valley on Thursday. Veterans Day initially was known as Armistice Day, held on Nov. 11 because that was the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918....
Experts say Pa. mask mandate appeal seeks broader precedent
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration announced last week that it was prepared to lift the school mask mandate by Jan. 17. Why then, after the Commonwealth Court ruled Wednesday that Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam didn’t have the authority to issue the order in the first place, would the administration even...
High-tech Unity dairy farm offers tours, food, music this weekendVideo
Visitors stopping to explore Pleasant Lane Farms on Saturday will see how a family farming tradition and the latest in dairy herd technology have come together to support a rising cheesemaking enterprise. Founded by the Fryes, a seventh-generation farming family, the 185-acre spread at 239 Phillips Road in Unity will...
Pittsburgh International Airport military lounge gets upgrade with support from USO, Sheetz
Military service members now have an upgraded spot to relax and recharge between layovers at Pittsburgh International Airport. Buoyed by funding from Sheetz and individual donors, the United Service Organizations Inc. has invested in renovating the airport’s existing military lounge for active-duty as well as reserve members of the U.S....
Authentic piece of Bloomfield’s Little Italy — Donatelli’s — to close by year’s end
In the 1930s, Frank Donatelli allowed customers to stop in and pick up grocery items they needed from Donatelli’s Italian Food Center on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield – without paying. They could give him money later. “My grandfather started accounts for Italian immigrants,” said his grandson Russell Donatelli. “They paid...
Convicted child sex offender who escaped Pittsburgh halfway house caught in Spring Hill, officials say
A convicted child sex offender from Fayette County who escaped from a Downtown Pittsburgh halfway house three weeks ago was arrested this week by sheriff’s deputies at a North Side apartment, officials said. Tyree Lamar Hill — who also goes by Tyreek and has ties to Fayette City, Pittsburgh and...
Highlands Elementary salutes local veterans with song, breakfast
Students at Highlands Elementary School applauded local veterans during a celebratory breakfast Thursday. But there were deeper lessons learned over pancakes and sausage. “I know what a POW is,” said third grader Connor Smith, whose special guest was his grandfather Grover Smith, who served in Vietnam as a Marine. “Before...
Women veterans honored by Westmoreland County YWCA
When U.S. Air National Guard veteran Deb Krall heard in October that the YWCA in Greensburg planned a program recognizing the county’s female veterans on Veterans Day, she was thrilled. The Youngwood resident immediately emailed her daughter with the news. Jodie, 37, of Greensburg also is a veteran with the...
Veterans Day: 5 facts you might not know
Veterans Day in the United States officially started 102 years ago as a way to commemorate the armistice that ended World War I. Here are some facts and figures related to U.S. veterans: 17.4 million The number of Americans who identified as military veterans in 2019, according to the U.S....
Family purchases Old Stone Tavern in Pittsburgh’s West End, promises to restore historic landmark
A family has purchased the Old Stone Tavern in Pittsburgh’s West End neighborhood, promising to preserve and restore the historic site, according to city officials. City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith, whose district includes the West End, identified the buyers as Barbara and Steve Porter and their son Robert Porter. They...
Global Minds club at Baldwin High School gives back
The Global Minds student club at Baldwin High School teamed up with Baldwin Township to make Halloween goodie bags for children in the community. The BHS club students worked together for several days after school to assemble 200 goodie bags total for Baldwin Township’s Reverse Halloween parade on Oct. 23....
Comcast deal would include funding to create media hubs at Pittsburgh rec centers
Pittsburgh’s proposed contract renewal with Comcast would include funding to help create digital media hubs at three of the city’s recreation centers. Under the proposed 10-year agreement, Comcast would support the digital hubs and upgrade the City Channel and PCTV to high definition. Funding would come from an upfront grant...
Hosack principal to leave North Allegheny for Intermediate Unit post
The principal of Hosack Elementary School will be leaving the North Allegheny school District to join the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, according to an announcement from Dr. James M. Bradley, assistant superintendent of elementary education. Dr. Amanda Mathieson joined North Allegheny in 2008 and has served in several roles in the...
Murrysville area: Marching band concert, Light Up Night, a basketball First Night
Submit news and briefs to the Star by emailing pvarine@triblive.com. FR marching band will host stadium review show The Franklin Regional Panther Marching Band will host a performance of this season’s halftime show, “Rock Legends,” at 7 p.m., Nov. 18 at the senior high school, 3200 School Road in Murrysville....
Norwin area: Light-up night in Irwin, veterans mental health program
Irwin plans ‘Light Up Norwin’ “Light Up Norwin” in downtown Irwin — complete with the lighting of a Christmas tree and a parade — will be held Nov. 18. The lighting of the tree at the S&T Bank parking lot at Third and Main streets will be held at 6:20...
Penn-Trafford area: Seniors meet, P-T donation
Senior citizen group to meet Isaac Meyers will sing Christmas carols when the Super Seniors of Westmoreland County meet at noon Dec. 7 in the Community United Methodist Church, Route 130, Harrison City. Lunch is $6 and reservations are needed for new attendees. Those attending should bring a mask. For...
U.S. Post Office holding job fair Saturday at North Side mail processing facility
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire full time, part time and seasonal workers in the region and will be holding a job fair Saturday at its processing and delivery center on the North Side. The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pittsburgh P...
Pittsburgh Veterans Day parade honors those who served
Pittsburgh’s annual Veterans Day Parade was back in force on Thursday, with representatives of all branches of the military in attendance to honor veterans past and present. “We’re out here to say thank you to those who served before us,” said Master Sgt. Cameron Culliver as he prepared to march...
Ligonier man walks memorial-to-memorial to raise awareness about veteran suicides
In the United States, more than 6,200 veterans committed suicide in 2019. And the suicide risk for veterans that year was 52.3% higher than that of the general population, according to the Veterans Affairs Department’s 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report. Veteran David Rogers of Ligonier wants more people to...
New Fox Chapel council members seek to boost communication with residents
Improved communications between Fox Chapel and its residents will be the priority for two newly elected council members, each said. Democrat Sarah Hanna and Republican Brad Harrison earned four-year terms in the Nov. 2 general election, along with Republican incumbents Harrison Lauer and Andy Bennett. “The number one thing that...
Allegheny Valley School District searching for substitute teachers, custodians
Like many businesses around the Alle-Kiski Valley, the Allegheny Valley School District needs employees. Specifically, substitute teachers and custodians, a problem the school board discussed at its agenda meeting Tuesday. “We are in a position where we need substitutes,” Superintendent Patrick Graczyk told the board. He said the problem was...
Tattoo tolerance bringing in more Marine recruits
A recent decision by the U.S. Marine Corps to loosen its policy on tattoos brought a new wave of recruits to the Alle-Kiski Valley Marine recruiting offices. The Marine Corps changed its policy Oct. 29, allowing soldiers to sport an unlimited number of tattoos except on the face, neck and...
Arts & Holiday Spectacular returns to Monroeville Convention Center
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Holiday Spectacular will return to full capacity starting Nov. 19 at the Monroeville Convention Center after being limited by the covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The 24th edition of the annual event is expected to fill 250 booths with crafts, arts, gift items and holiday decorations...
Billy Joel to play PNC Park in AugustVideo
Elton John isn’t the only Piano Man coming back to Pittsburgh next year. Billy Joel will host a concert at PNC Park on Aug. 11, 2022. The Pittsburgh Pirates, along with former Pirate Steve Blass, made the announcement Thursday at home plate of the ballpark with a grand piano and...
