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North Huntingdon police say man sold informant 5 bricks of heroin in drug sting
North Huntingdon police said they used a confidential informant Sunday to set up a heroin purchase from a Pittsburgh man in the parking lot of a Route 30 motel, according to court documents. Jakarr “Fatz” Jenkins, 25, of Pittsburgh’s Larimer section, was arrested on two counts of manufacture, delivery and...
Leslie Rossi, Abby Major break records as they take office in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania’s newest lawmakers, state Reps. Leslie Rossi, R-Unity, and Abby Major, R-Ford City, are breaking molds with every step they take. The two, who won special elections last month to fill unexpected vacancies, were sworn into office Monday in Harrisburg. They are the first women to represent, respectively, the 59th...
Tarentum couple conspired to attack, rob man of $400 in borough alley, police say
A Tarentum couple is accused of attacking a man in a borough alley last week and robbing him of about $400. Tarentum police said Brian Lamont Kellum, 42, assaulted the victim Wednesday in Plum Alley. Kellum’s wife, Dionette Williams, 34, is accused of conspiring with her husband. The incident was...
Pickleball tournament in Cranberry draws nearly 500 players vying for chance to compete in nationalsVideo
The name of the game is certainly odd — there are no cucumbers soaked in brine and vinegar involved — but the elements of pickleball and the pace of play are instantly recognizable. Drawing on tennis, badminton and ping-pong, the fast-paced but easy-to-learn game is rapidly growing in popularity across...
Zappala updates policy on how prosecutors should deal with discrimination claims; rescinds policy against Raiford
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. issued updated guidance to prosecutors in his office Sunday detailing how they should deal with allegations of discrimination. A spokesman for the office said the new policy rescinds a previous one issued against defense attorney Milton Raiford. That policy forbade prosecutors from...
Community mosaic project draws contributions from Pittsburgh and beyond
Shawn Gold of Butler was vacationing in Puerto Vallarta on the western coast of Mexico when he began noticing some of the striking public art installations in the area. “I looked into them and met a woman, Natasha Moraga, who is creating just unbelievable works of art, including community mosaics,”...
Fire-damaged Gulf Tower undergoing repairs in Downtown Pittsburgh
The Gulf Tower won’t be disappearing from the Downtown Pittsburgh skyline anytime soon, its owners said Monday. The 89-year-old, 44-story Art Deco skyscraper at 707 Grant St. was damaged May 19 when an electrical fire broke out in a sub-basement. Last Wednesday, the city’s Permits, Licenses and Inspections department posted...
Police accuse Irwin florist of hiding camera in arrangement to take nude photos of woman
Police charged a 57-year-old Irwin florist with possessing obscene materials, saying he hid a video recording device in a floral arrangement he placed in a woman’s bedroom and downloaded nude images of her to his computer, according to court papers. North Huntingdon police also charged Eric J. Belak, a township...
Peace Pole erected in Monroeville with mission of inclusionVideo
Each of the 37 languages welded onto the newly installed Peace Pole in Monroeville Community Park West represents the municipality’s rich diversity. The 12-foot stainless steel pole was delivered June 4 from Cincinnati and erected near the park’s gazebo, just past the main entrance. On it is the saying “May...
Memorial Day parade return in Oakmont, Verona draws crowd
Hundreds of people lined up along Allegheny River Boulevard in Verona and Oakmont for the twin boroughs’ Memorial Day parade. Festivities began with a lineup at the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge, 315 James St., Verona. The route went along the main thoroughfare to Pennsylvania Avenue in Oakmont. Participants included...
In brief: Fox Chapel Area Class of 1971 50-year reunion, townwide yard sale and more in Fox Chapel, Aspinwall
50-year reunion scheduled Members of the Fox Chapel Area Class of 1971 are invited to the 50th reunion on Sept. 24. The celebration will be at the Syria Mosque in Cheswick from 5 to 11 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion. A buffet dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a...
In brief: Charitable golf outing, pipe replacement and more in Pine, Richland
St. Barnabas Chartiable Golf Open Enjoy a fun, casual day of golf as St. Barnabas Charities hosts the 34th Annual Charitable Golf Open on June 11 at Conley Resort & Golf Club in Butler. Proceeds from event support the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. The outing offers morning and afternoon...
Aspinwall seeking grants to launch upgrades to sidewalks, trail links
Aspinwall is eyeing a $20,000 grant from the state to help begin implementing safety upgrades for bikers and pedestrians in the borough. The money would launch traffic improvements across the borough that would include safer crosswalks, a bike trail and a directional change along Eastern Avenue. The grant is being...
In brief: Rosedale carnival, student news, library fundraiser and more in Penn Hills
The Rosedale Civic Association and Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department #2 will have a carnival from June 30 through July 3. The carnival is from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Rosedale VFD #2, located at 5806 Verona Road, Verona, PA 15147. See Rosedale Civic Association’s Facebook page for additional information....
In brief: Charitable golf outing, farmers market, Young Writers Institute and more in Hampton
Enjoy a fun, casual day of golf as St. Barnabas Charities hosts the 34th Annual Charitable Golf Open on June 11 at Conley Resort & Golf Club in Butler. Proceeds from event support the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. The outing offers morning and afternoon start options. The format is...
In brief: Library book sale, student news and more in Monroeville
Monroeville Public Library book sale set for June 12 The Monroeville Public Library presents an outdoor “Books N’ at Sale” for one day only, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 (rain date will be June 19). Fill a Library-supplied bag with items for $10. If you don’t want...
In brief: Student news, Movie in the Park, Monday Market and more in Plum
Student news • Brenden Andrew Brzozowski (computer science), Noah Richard Frederick (exercise science), Zachary R Campbell (fine arts-applied media arts), Jillian Renee Gross (fine arts-applied media arts), Braxton Robert Harvey (fine arts-applied media arts), Katherine Spiering (fine arts-applied media arts), Robert N Campbell (fine arts-studio arts), Michael Scherer (health and...
2 new businesses to open at Hastings in South Fayette
Two new small businesses, Recon Brewing and MindBody Yoga + Barre, will open at The Crossroads at Hastings development – the former site of Mayview State Hospital – this year. Recon Brewing opened in 2016 in Center Township. According to a news release, the Hastings location will be the brewery’s...
Man shot in leg in Pittsburgh’s Manchester
A man was in stable condition after being shot in the leg late Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety officials. Police responded to a Shotspotter alert in the 1900 block of Manhattan Street. Multiple shots were fired just after 9:30 p.m., Public Safety said. The victim...
Man faces charges after being stopped for gun at Pittsburgh International Airport
A loaded handgun was found Sunday in a passenger’s carry-on bag at the main security checkpoint of Pittsburgh International Airport, the 14th firearm found at the site this year, authorities said. Transportation Security Administration officers observed the loaded .45-caliber handgun in a bag carried by 50-year-old Michael DiCicco just before...
In brief: Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital recognized, road work, more in Sewickley
Heritage Valley Sewickley has achieved the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award. The distinction places Heritage Valley Sewickley among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades. For the annual analysis, Healthgrades evaluated 3,297 hospitals that submitted at least 100 patient experience surveys to the...
In brief: Women’s Business Network, lament services, more in South Fayette, Carnegie
Women’s Business Network All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. Many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com. The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets 8:30 a.m. June 10 and 24....
In brief: Food drive, vacation Bible school and more in Bethel Park
Food drive on Montour Trail The Montour Trail Council is teaming up with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Greater Washington County Food Bank to collect non-perishable food and household items. Donations will be collected from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 19 at Washington Elementary School on Bethel Branch...
In Brief: Block Northway farmers market, patriotic bingo and more in the North Hills
The weekly farmer’s market at the Block Northway is up and running for its fourth season. The market, which features, a diverse collection of vendors offering fresh, locally grown produce; local meats and cheeses; canned goods; local honey; fine spirits; flowers; unique hand-made gifts and more. The market operates on...
Women’s Business Network, church yard sale and more in the South Hills
Women’s Business Network All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. Many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com. The Mount Lebanon Chapter meets 8:30 a.m. June 10 and 24....
