Western PA Local News category, Page 2033
Covid restrictions to lift, but businesses still finding hiring workers difficult
Businesses across the region welcomed Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement Tuesday lifting covid-19 restrictions by Memorial Day, but they expressed cautious optimism alongside frustration as they now face the challenge of filling job openings. “It should be great, but on the other hand, we’re all in the same boat looking for...
Uncontested municipal races in the South Hills
Multiple South Hills municipalities have uncontested council, commissioner or mayoral races in the primary election. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, in Baldwin Borough, Mayor David Depretis, a Democrat, is running unopposed for reelection. In Baldwin Township, two Democrats are vying for two spots on...
Kecksburg UFO Festival remains grounded in 2021, despite plan to lift pandemic restrictions
The Kecksburg UFO Festival, usually held annually in July, has been canceled this year, even though most of Pennsylvania’s covid-19 mitigation restrictions will be lifted May 31. “We had to cancel. We needed more time to line up vendors. … There were just too many questions,” said Ron Struble, a...
Aspinwall considering tax credit for emergency responders
Aspinwall emergency responders could soon be in line for a tax break. Council is considering a special tax credit for fire and EMS volunteers that would slash up to $300 from their Earned Income Tax (EIT) or cut 20% from property taxes. “This is a new initiative that the borough...
Covid vaccine appointments available today at Heinz Field
People seeking a covid-19 vaccination can get one Wednesday through a Giant Eagle-sponsored clinic at Heinz Field. Dick Roberts, spokesman for the O’Hara-based company, said appointments remain available at the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Giant Eagle partnered with Pittsburgh Public Schools for the clinic, with a specific...
Sewickley municipal races uncontested
There are no contested races in Sewickley for the primary election according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. In Sewickley Ward 1, Democrat Todd Hamer is unopposed while Republicans Sean Figley and Craig Waller are vying for two spots on the ballot in November. In Sewickley...
Carnegie Carnegie hosting Jimmy Adler Band for outdoor show
Hi, Library & Music Hall friends and patrons! My name is Ben Levitt, and I’m the new kid on the block. I am a first-year master’s student at Carnegie Mellon University, studying entertainment industry management with a focus on the music industry. I graduated in 2019 from Florida State University,...
Safe at home: Pierogies will once again race inside PNC Park
The racing pierogies are back where many fans believe they belong. Cheese Chester, Sauerkraut Saul, Jalapeno Hannah, Bacon Burt and Oliver Onion will once again be participating in the “The Great Pittsburgh Pierogy Race” inside PNC Park starting Monday. Brian Warecki, Pirates senior vice president for communications, confirmed the races...
Bethel Park School Board race has 7 candidates seeking nods for 4 ballot spots
Bethel Park School District’s political landscape will change this year as no incumbents sought reelection. Those on the board calling it a career, for now, include board president Pamela Dobos, Russ Spicuzza, Connie Ruhl and Ken Nagel. Seven people have cross-filed seeking Democratic and Republican nominations in the May 18...
5 vying for 4 spots on the ballot for Carlynton school board
Editor’s note: Signal Item is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Carlynton School District residents will see a few familiar faces on the school board director ballot as four incumbent school board directors look to retain their seats, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate...
The Stroller, May 5, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Farmers market to begin in New Kensington The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Oakmont officials release designs of a proposed ‘pump track’ at Creekside Park
Plans for a new pump track in Oakmont have been revealed. Designs by American Ramp Co. of the proposed bicycle recreation attraction were shown at Tuesday night’s council meeting. A pump track is a continuous loop of berms and mounds that bicyclists can ride on without pedaling. Its name comes...
Ammonia leak detected at Strip District building in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh hazmat crew was able to clear the way for repairmen to fix an ammonia leak in a building in Pittsburgh’s Strip District on Tuesday night, a Public Safety spokesperson said. The leak occurred at Consumer’s Produce on 21st Street, officials said. The city’s hazmat team was alerted around...
Oakmont officials release designs of a proposed ‘pump track’ at Creekside Park
Plans for a new pump track in Oakmont have been revealed. Designs by American Ramp Co. of the proposed bicycle recreation attraction were shown at the April 4 council meeting. A pump track is a continuous loop of berms and mounds that bicyclists can ride on without pedaling. Its name...
Longtime Oakmont police secretary calls it a career after nearly 30 years of service
Gail Altenburger did not have a badge or patrol streets, but she still made an impact on the Oakmont Police Department. “I feel like my job here was more than just doing the records,” Altenburger said April 4 after her retirement recognition at council’s meeting. “It was helping people when...
Police: Boy shot in hand in McKees Rocks
A boy is recovering at a hospital after being shot in the hand in McKees Rocks. Allegheny County Police said they were notified of a shooting along Locust Street near McKee Street in the borough shortly after 9:15 p.m. Tuesday. First responders found the juvenile with a gunshot wound to...
Pittsburgh Planning Commission OKs plans for new FNB headquarters in Lower Hill District
The development of the former Civic Arena site in the Lower Hill District cleared another hurdle in approvals for its $1 billion plan. But it took more than five hours of testimony Tuesday at the Pittsburgh Planning Commission before the vote to approve the first phase of the project. It...
North Allegheny employee cleans up in annual Custodian of the Year contestVideo
Creating a clean environment for school students and staff to learn and work is every custodian’s job. North Allegheny Intermediate School custodian Mike Heiry really knows how to clean up. He emerged from a field of 10 candidates to win this year’s Custodian of the Year title from Cintas, a...
North Allegheny teacher placed on leave; accused of dragging 6-year-old girl with Down syndrome
A teacher at North Allegheny’s Hosack Elementary School has been placed on administrative leave while McCandless police investigate allegations that a young girl with Down syndrome was dragged across the floor during an adaptive gym class. The district has not released details about the alleged incident or the teacher and...
Authorities: No one injured in connection with Indiana Township house fire
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire Tuesday afternoon at an Indiana Township home. County dispatchers said the call for the fire at 111 Little Deer Creek Road came in at 4:37 p.m. No injuries were reported. The building is near the Rural Ridge...
Police: Teen missing from Homewood since Sunday has been found safe
Pittsburgh police have safely located a missing teen. Authorities early Wednesday said Jaquaya Dixon, 16, was found safe. Dixon had last been seen Sunday evening in Homewood. Public safety officials thanked the public for their help in locating Dixon....
Pittsburgh man guilty of sharing child sex abuse videos online
A Pittsburgh-area man nabbed by the FBI pleaded guilty to distributing videos of child sex abuse and exploitation, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. George Goodwin, 49, is serving home detention pending his sentencing hearing after paying a $50,000 bond, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman said. U.S. District Judge Nicholas Ranjan...
Local bookstore White Whale and Strip District Terminal developer dispute failed deal for lease
A small crowd rallied outside White Whale Bookstore in Bloomfield on Tuesday, supporting the Pittsburgh shop’s dispute with a developer over a failed plan for a second location. In a series of tweets Monday afternoon, the independent, family-owned bookstore said that until recently, it had been planning to expand with...
Black state trooper alleges racism at Greensburg barracks in federal lawsuit
A Black Pennsylvania State Police trooper said in a federal lawsuit Monday that the department’s Greensburg barracks is rife with racism — toward its employees and the public it serves — and that its leaders have done nothing to stop it. Among his experiences, Trooper Tavin Davis said a garden...
Former boyfriend pleads guilty to assault of Derry Township child
A Greene County man who police say beat and gave a date-rape drug to a toddler pleaded guilty Tuesday to assault and child endangerment charges. Cory Andrew Kuntz, 27, of Waynesburg was charged in 2016 after the mother of a Derry Township child reported her 2-year-old son was injured while...
