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‘Gallop of the Graduates’ takes Chartiers Valley seniors down memory lane
Stacie Vaughan joined her students and colleagues lining the hallways of Chartiers Valley Intermediate School ready to welcome and celebrate this year’s graduating class. She had with her a green piece of paper. That paper had a printed book cover of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” It’s a book Stacie’s...
Allegheny County Police Department mounted horse Henry retires
Police horse Henry attended the G20 Summit, two Super Bowls and two Stanley Cup parades, numerous protests, election gatherings, many Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day parades and appearances at Kennywood Park, which was his favorite spot, according to Allegheny County Police Sgt. Jason Donaldson. The 23-year-old, 1,800-pound chestnut-colored Belgian quarter horse...
Penn Hills School District’s proposed budget includes no tax increase
Residents in the Penn Hills School District won’t be seeing a change in their real estate taxes for the upcoming school year. The school directors approved a proposed 2025-26 budget with no tax hike and no cuts to programs or staffing in a unanimous vote May 14. John Zahorchak, the...
‘Something we value’: Community beautifies Bridgeville’s butterfly pollinator garden
A love for the community and gardening made a perfect Saturday morning for Alison Thomas and her family. The Thomases, of Bridgeville — Justin, Alison and their children Hannah, 6, and Max, 4 — were among about 25 Bridgeville-area residents beautifying the new Baldwin Street butterfly pollinator garden May 17....
No tax increase anticipated at Carlynton
Property owners in the Carlynton School District likely will not see an increase in their taxes next school year. The district’s proposed budget for 2025-26 totals $37.1 million and maintains the current millage rate of 28.5083 mills. “This budget allows us to continue supporting our outstanding academic programs, extracurricular activities...
Sewickley resident determined to have military banners ready for Memorial Day
John Dunn carries an 80-pound ladder throughout the streets of Sewickley to install military banners of veterans. “They deserve the recognition,” said Dunn, 63. “I don’t want people to forget what they’ve done.” Dunn has made it his mission to replace worn or damaged banners and install additional banners. His...
Crafton police seek man charged with kidnapping, stalking
Crafton police have charged a man with kidnapping, stalking and related charges, after they said he has been terrorizing a female victim in recent months. Police were called to the intersection of Fountain and Sycamore streets just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, for a report of a crash involving a...
Komen Walk in Schenley Park draws thousands touched by breast cancer
Tammy McMillan has been attending the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk for years in support of loved ones affected by breast cancer. But she wasn’t so sure about doing this year’s 2-mile stroll through Schenley Park. The 56-year-old Penn Hills resident was diagnosed with breast cancer in November....
Man found shot in each leg in Duquesne, police say
A man is in stable condition after being shot twice in Duquesne on Saturday, Allegheny County Police said. Allegheny County 911 was notified of shots fired in the 1100 block of Cherry Alley shortly after noon, county police said. First responders found a man had suffered a gunshot wound to...
Hobbyists descend on Monroeville to meet sports icons and pad card collections
If a player so much as drops a baseball in the dirt during certain hours, it becomes game-used memorabilia. But the smudged, worn wooden bat in Tim Thoma’s hand really saw some action. From 1965 to 1968, it belonged to Roberto Clemente. The Pirates legend used the bat to help...
Helmets, tune-ups provided to children at annual Shaler bicycle rodeo
Heads were protected and bikes were perfected during an annual bike rodeo Saturday, May 17, in Shaler . Children were fitted for and received free helmets during the rodeo in Kiwanis Park, where a half-dozen mechanics were also on hand to tend to maintenance needs. Kids also had a chance...
PennDOT worker taken to hospital after driver hits litter cleanup truck on interstate
A PennDOT worker cleaning litter from the Parkway North was taken to a hospital Saturday morning after a pickup hit a PennDOT truck, state police said. The collision happened around 7:30 a.m. on the southbound interstate near the Mt. Nebo Road exit. State police said that during the litter cleanup...
Some Bruceton jobs spared, but unions say HHS still pushing major cuts
Although some of the federal jobs at the Bruceton Research Center won’t be cut after all, the national unions representing the workers warned Friday that the Department of Health and Human Services is still moving forward with deep cuts to its workforce. Dozens of positions at the Bruceton center, located...
Pa. lawmakers take aim at ‘big gap’ in laws regulating pet cremation
State lawmakers want to prevent a repeat of the recent scandal that saw a funeral director accused of charging for pet cremations but dumping the animals in landfills instead. A bipartisan caucus is pushing a bill that would ramp up industry standards for animal cremation and lay down stiffer penalties...
Marking a milestone: St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Croatian Church in Millvale celebrating 125 years
Mary Theresa Petrich recalled walking from Hatfield Street in Lawrenceville over the 40th Street Bridge and up the hill to St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Croatian Church in Millvale to attend Sunday Mass. “My mother and father had me baptized in that church,” said Petrich, 97, who still lives in Lawrenceville....
Shaler commissioners formalize agreement between Mt. Alvernia developer, residents
The dispute between residents of a Shaler neighborhood and a Pittsburgh-based developer came to a civil and uneventful resolution this month. Commissioners on May 13 unanimously approved an ordinance that includes the agreement reached between the Hawthorne Neighborhood Association and Q Development, which is working on a $100 million redevelopment...
ABC Transit celebrating end of school year with free community event in Shaler
ABC Transit will celebrate the end of the school year by asking folks to swing on by its Shaler terminal in June. The transportation and school bus company will host a free event for the community and their staff that they’re calling “Crash My Party” from noon to 4 p.m....
Sewickley Academy trio’s project raises money for livestock feed for animals in N.C. affected by Hurricane Helene
During the Christmas holiday break, Maria Sirianni thought the most joyous time of the year wasn’t so joyous for people in North Carolina. They were still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, which struck the mid-South in September, claiming 248 lives and causing widespread damage in seven states. The...
Monroeville in good financial position for upcoming capital projects
Monroeville council’s financial advisor said the municipality is in an advantageous position as it plans for future capital improvements. “Your current debt is about $2 million, and that will be paid off in the next two years,” said Mike McCaig, public finance managing director with Raymond James. That’s good news...
Pine-Richland teachers union issues no confidence vote of school board majority
Members of the Pine-Richland Education Association issued a vote of no confidence in the school board majority Wednesday night. Accoridng to a news release from the association, concerns have been growing among educators and community members since 2023 when they fielded attacks from the board on social emotional learning and...
North Allegheny Foundation announces scholarship winners
The North Allegheny Foundation presented scholarships to 16 students at the May 7 school board meeting. The nonprofit received more than 120 applications for its 14 available scholarships, said Tiffany Thirkell, chair of the NA Foundation scholarship committee. “This year’s applicants exhibited high academic achievements, strong leadership skills, commitment to...
35-year police veteran takes reins as Bridgeville police chief
Bridgeville officials didn’t have to look far to find the borough’s next police chief. Council on Monday, May 12 appointed Sgt. Gary James, a 35-year veteran of the borough’s police department, as chief. “It’s a great honor to be able to represent this community as chief of police,” said James,...
Sweetwater Center for the Arts launches SweetRide mobile art unit
Sweetwater Center for the Arts is ready to take the (art) show on the road. SweetRide is a converted 2017 Ford Micro Bird bus that acts as an on-the-go method of delivering art into communities, schools and even private events. “When I started at Sweetwater three years ago, this was...
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced early Thursday that it will acquire Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion deal. The Findlay-based company said it plans to operate Foot Locker as a standalone business and maintain its brands. The acquisition will place Dick’s, already one of the largest domestic sporting goods company, into...
Pine-Richland moving forward with no property tax increase over superintendent’s warnings
With the support of the majority of the school board, the Pine-Richland School District is moving forward with a 2025-26 budget with no property tax increase despite the superintendent urging that an increase is necessary. The board voted 6-3 at its May 12 meeting to approve the proposed $115.6 million...
