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5th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park to raise money for Polish foundation’s outreach
No water will be getting thrown at the participants of the fifth annual Dyngus Dash scheduled for April 26 in North Park. In the early days of the Polish holiday, men in Poland would toss water on the women or tap them with a pussy willow as a way to...
Alle-Kiski Valley could lose much of its bus service to Pittsburgh under proposed cuts
Amanda Lorent and Zachary Buchleitner weren’t aware of the proposed Pittsburgh Regional Transit cuts while waiting for a bus outside Springdale Manor on Thursday afternoon. But they did know that any alterations to the service would greatly impact their day-to-day lives. “We use it daily,” said Lorent, of Springdale. “We...
Ross resident scammed for more than $8,000 by caller claiming to be from Sheriff’s Office
Ross police are investigating a scam that snatched more than $8,000 from a township resident who thought they were sending the money to the county sheriff. The victim received a call with a caller ID reading “Allegheny Cnty Sheriffs Dept,” during which they were told that an arrest warrant had...
North Allegheny students, staff ‘bear’ the weather for Special Olympics fundraiser
Cold and rain were no match for the brave participants who took a dip in the Special Olympics Bear Force One on March 20 at North Allegheny Senior High School in McCandless. Staff and students jumped into Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s brand-new Bear Force One mobile swimming pool stationed in the...
OnePA, politicians vow to address deplorable public housing conditions
Syreeta Milligan, a resident of the Mon View Heights housing complex, had to choose between buying food or repairing her apartment’s heater. “I have been dealing with this for so long. I am dealing with the same issues…they are not really coming to fix them and have been retaliating against...
Pine-Richland School Board candidate pulls out of race amid accusation of falsifying petition signatures
A lawyer from Pine has withdrawn her candidacy in both primary races after a legal objection to her Democratic election petition alleged that several signatures were falsified. The objection, filed on March 17, questioned the authenticity of five signatures — 10 are required to run— on the petition of Kathleen...
Parkway East work will close part of Monroeville bridge through mid-summer
A traffic crossover in Monroeville will start March 22 as work begins to demolish and replace the bridge carrying I-376 over Old William Penn Highway in Monroeville. Eastbound I-376 traffic will be routed to the westbound lanes, with prep work starting at 9 p.m. Friday night. The Parkway East will...
Podcast: Pine-Richland school board approves library policy in contentious vote
Pine-Richland School Board has become the latest local school system to join the conversation of library censorship and book bans, thanks to a new policy that was narrowly passed, and has engaged board and community members alike. As the board nears primary election season, TribLive reporter James Engel and host...
Struggling Pittsburgh Regional Transit proposes fare hike, ‘brutal’ service cuts
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is recommending drastic changes — a 25-cent fare hike and steep, widespread service cuts — to address what it said is a huge budget deficit and insufficient state aid. If ultimately approved by the transit agency’s board, the fare hike would take effect next year. Single-ride fares...
Monroeville mayor optimistic about mall’s future
In his eighth and final year as mayor of Monroeville, Nick Gresock is optimistic about the changes in store for the community’s retail corridor. Gresock discussed some of the recent developments at March’s Monroeville Rotary meeting, held at the community library. Community members praised Gresock for helping to save the...
Police searching for driver who struck a man in North Versailles
Police are looking for the driver of an SUV who struck a pedestrian Wednesday night in North Versailles and didn’t stop. The unidentified victim was struck in the intersection of Greensburg Pike and Hyer Avenue, where first responders were summoned at about 8:40 p.m. The man was taken to an...
South Fayette Youth Football treasurer charged in connection with $60K theft
The treasurer of the South Fayette Township Youth Football Association is charged with stealing over $60,000, officials said. Jaella Richard, 41, of Bridgeville, had access to the association’s checking account as treasurer — which enabled her to steal $64,742.75 worth of funds, according to a criminal complaint in the case....
Sheetz to hold hiring event for 440 openings in state
Sheetz Inc. has plans to hire more than 440 employees for its 310 stores in Pennsylvania and a total of 1,350 throughout its seven-state footprint, the Altoona-based company said Wednesday. To seek employees in a tight labor market, Sheetz is holding hiring events with on-the-spot interviews at its 310 stores...
Kennywood, Idlewild sale likely surpassed $500M as Dollywood owner augments holdings
Hello, Dolly! American beauty Dolly Parton is certainly aware the company that owns Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is the new owner of the iconic Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Sandcastle in West Homestead and Idlewild & SoakZone in Ligonier Township, an industry insider told TribLive Wednesday. “She’s aware of...
Armored truck catches fire in O’Hara gas station parking lot
Emergency services were called to the parking lot of the O’Hara GetGo along Freeport Road on Wednesday morning after an armored truck caught fire. Just before 7:40 a.m., drivers and shoppers saw a GardaWorld truck catch fire in the parking. Allegheny County 911 said the scene was cleared around 9:52...
Monroeville sex offender facing new charges after ‘attempting to upskirt’ female shopper
A Monroeville man is facing charges after he was caught allegedly taking photos up a woman’s skirt Monday afternoon at a Giant Eagle in Monroeville, police said. According to TribLive news partner WTAE, Monroeville police were called to the parking lot of the Target just before 4 p.m. after receiving...
Morning Roundup: Arrest in Homestead assault case; fire threat declared in Western Pa.
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, March 19: Police make arrest in Homestead assault Allegheny County Police arrested 20-year-old Trevon Jones of Homestead on Monday morning after he allegedly assaulted a man and stole his vehicle. Homestead police were called to the intersection of...
Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild set to be bought by Dollywood owners
Kennywood will soon be operating under new ownership whose other holdings include Dollywood and the Harlem Globetrotters. Atlanta-based Herschend will acquire Palace Entertainment’s U.S. attractions, which includes the iconic West Mifflin amusement park as well as Sandcastle in West Homestead and Idlewild & SoakZone in the Laurel Highlands. The deal...
Alioto’s, a longtime Etna staple, will close at the end of March
After decades of service, the owner of Alioto’s Restaurant & Sports Bar in Etna announced it will permanently close its doors March 31. Lilli Mosco, who has owned the restaurant since 2009, said Alioto’s has not been able to “keep pace” in the face of rising costs, especially after the...
Carnegie Elementary cereal dominos activity benefits free store
The twists and turns of the cereal domino lineup on Carnegie Elementary’s gym floor proved to students that there is a bonus to helping others. The school held its second-annual cereal drive domino fall on March 7, which coincided with National Cereal Day. Over the prior month, students brought in...
Gateway OKs assessment settlements, technology coach discusses AI benefits
Monroeville’s Gateway School Board unanimously approved two property assessment settlement agreements this week. The first was for One Monroeville Center, 3824 Northern Pike. The 10-story building was built in 1984 and has about 101,665 square feet of space. The property owner initiated an assessment appeal for the 2025 tax year,...
Objection to Pine-Richland School Board candidate petition alleges forged signatures
A legal objection requesting a judge set aside an election petition for a Pine-Richland School Board candidate alleges that several signatures appearing on her Democratic primary petition were falsified. To register for the Democratic primary, candidates must acquire 10 signatures from Democrats in their election region. The objection, filed on...
Ex-North Braddock cop pleads guilty to dealing drugs
A judge Tuesday gave a former North Braddock police officer two years of probation after he pleaded guilty to drug charges just before his scheduled nonjury trial. Craig William Gibson, 47, of McKeesport, had been accused of dealing drugs in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s...
Sewickley Yarns instills a creative vibe for the knit and crochet community
From the boldest reds, oranges and yellows to vibrant shades of greens, pinks and purples and some pastels and neutrals, too, the shelves at Sewickley Yarns are filled. For those who knit or crochet, pretty much whatever they can envision, the Beaver Street shop has the supplies they’ll need to...
Pine-Richland board gives itself final power over book selections at school library
After months of tumultuous debate, the Pine-Richland School Board voted 5-4 Monday night to pass a new library policy, amid outcry from community members who have labelled it a “book ban.” The policy places the final power to add or remove district library books in the hands of the school...
