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Rapper Frzy speaks to students at Cleveland Steward ElementaryVideo
Pittsburgh rapper Harvey “Frzy” Daniels showcased his talent at a Gateway elementary school on Feb. 26 to display the school’s character trait of the month: trustworthiness. Dr. Cleveland Steward Jr. Elementary’s 329 students in kindergarten through fourth grade cheered and screamed and reached for the rapper known for his freestyle...
Gateway renews Spectrum Charter School’s charter for five years
The Gateway school board unanimously voted last week to renew a school’s public charter, keeping the school of 32 students alive for another five years. Michelle Johnson, Spectrum Charter School’s executive director, was pleasantly surprised by the move taken by the board at a Feb. 18 meeting. “Yes, I’m surprised,”...
Theft and obstruction cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Feb. 14-17 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Anthony Wallace, 52, no address given, with retail theft. Charges were filed Feb. 17 in connection with an incident in the 4000 block of Monroeville Boulevard. • Ahmad Temoor, 25, of Buffalo, N.Y., with obstructing...
‘Impractical Joker’ Sal Vulcano pumps up packed theaters for movie’s openingVideo
Cinemark movie theaters in Monroeville, Robinson and the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Frazer were packed with patrons hoping to meet an impractical star. Sal Vulcano, one quarter of TruTV’s “Impractical Jokers,” visited the Steel City on Friday to help promote his group’s new film. “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” launched in...
‘Impractical Jokers’ star to visit Pittsburgh movie theaters
One quarter of TV’s “Impractical Jokers” will make an improvisational appearance in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Sal Vulcano from TruTV’s hit show will be at three Pittsburgh-area mall movie theaters Friday night to help pitch the group’s feature film debut in “Impractical Jokers: The Movie.” Vulcano is expected to...
Gateway senior receives full 4-year scholarship to Saint Vincent College
A Gateway High School student received a four-year, full-ride academic scholarship to Saint Vincent College after being chosen as the winner of a competitive written exam with the school. Tadeusz Horomanski was one of 155 high school students who participated in the Wimmer Scholarship Exam in November. The students who...
Wine and mac ‘n cheese festival coming to Monroeville
Wine connoisseurs and mac ’n cheese lovers can get their fill of both in Monroeville at the end of the month. The convention center will host Wine Shine Mac ’n Cheese Fest on Feb. 29 at 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. The event is presented by WineFest PA, which is run by Jefferson...
Nearly 300 bricks of heroin seized in Monroeville bust
Three men who were traveling to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia face drug-related charges after police accused them of trafficking nearly 300 bricks of heroin this month. Maximo Almonte, 48, Noel Argedys, 26, and Odai Hernendez, 30, were allegedly involved in a heroin operation. Police believe they are all of Dominican Republic...
Library events, train show and more planned in Monroeville
The following free activities are scheduled to take place at Monroeville Public Library: • Story time from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 20. A combination of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts to engage young patrons. • Spanish Starter Group from 2-3 p.m. Feb. 20. People interested in learning Spanish can sign...
2 men charged in connection with September murder of Monroeville woman
Two men face homicide and other charges in connection with the September murder of a Monroeville woman in McKeesport, according to criminal complaints filed Monday. Allegheny County Police charged Ramonta Yancey, 26, of Pittsburgh, and Daron Parks, 26, of Washington, with criminal homicide, robbery of a motor vehicle, conspiracy, tampering...
DUI cases among those recently handled by Judge Herbst
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearings • Monica McCann, 64, of Trafford on charges of driving under the influence and careless...
Gateway High School crowns Mardi Gras king
For one night only, the sights and sounds of New Orleans filled the air when Gateway High School celebrated Mardi Gras with a traditional Valentine’s Day Dance on Feb. 14. After the ballots were counted and the results tabulated, Kenyatta Mwambu (left) was crowned Mardi Gras King. Joining him as...
Penn Hills native and WWII veteran turns 100
A World War II veteran and former Penn Hills resident recently celebrated his centennial birthday. Army Cpl. Joseph DeCesare turned 100 last month. “I feel fine,” he said. “I feel stronger than anybody, even you.” The family had a party for him at Concordia of Monroeville, an assisted living facility....
Pittsburgh firm hired to develop Monroeville municipal building safety plan
Monroeville officials tapped a Pittsburgh-based architectural firm to analyze the municipal building and senior center for possible security upgrades. Council unanimously approved LGA Partners to develop a strategy and potential renovations, with an emphasis on the center’s lobby and the front entrance to Monroeville’s offices. Start and end dates for...
Theft, firearms cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Diana Litzinger, 39, of Monroeville with simple assault. Charges were filed Feb. 2 in connection with an incident along the 3900 block of Monroeville Boulevard. • Joseph Ruiz, 51, of Monroeville...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Feb. 9, 2020
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Dijuan Taylor, 18, of McKeesport on charges of receiving stolen property and firearms...
Photos: Officer Phil assembly at Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elementary students learned to be safe both at home and at school during an Officer Phil assembly on Feb. 5. Mac the Mouse and Al E Cat joined Gwen Bowman, Officer Phil program representative, to talk about how to Be Safe and Be Aware. The Officer Phil Program has...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny East NAACP response to Gateway achievement gap
Allegheny East NAACP response to Gateway achievement gap The NAACP, being the oldest civil rights organization, has long held a firm standing for civil rights in education. While we at the Allegheny East NAACP applaud any efforts for achievement and equity at the Gateway School District through whatever partnerships that...
Gateway Middle School holds food drive for Monroeville and Pitcairn pantries
Gateway Middle School students and teachers recently donated hundreds of items to the Cross Roads Food Pantry in Monroeville and the Pitcairn Food Bank. A Super Bowl Food Drive took place Jan. 21 through Feb. 3 as part of Gators Helping Gators, a program designed to bring middle school teachers...
Monroeville teen recognized for poem at CMU writing competition
A message of beauty, empowerment and recognition of one’s self-worth was something Monroeville resident Eliyah Roberts believed needed to be told. “I know that a lot of black girls don’t hear this message a lot,” said the Shady Side Academy senior. “I just feel proud getting my message out to...
Photos: Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Monroeville
New Year celebrations continued at the Monroeville Public Library with the ringing in of the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, on Jan. 25. The Lunar New Year is celebrated during the second new moon after the winter solstice, usually between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20 on the Gregorian...
3 charged with robbery after Monroeville chase, crash
Two men and a teenage boy allegedly robbed two stores at gunpoint, then crashed into a utility pole while fleeing from police in Monroeville Thursday evening, according to McKeesport Police. Deon Dutrieuille, 19, of Turtle Creek, Robert Webb, 23, of Homestead, and the 16-year-old are charged with robbery, theft and...
DUI, drug cases among those handled by Monroeville Judge Herbst in January
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Matthew Cavanaugh, 39, of Turtle Creek on charges of possession of controlled substances...
Gateway School District explores methods toward racial equity in schools
In an effort to close the achievement gap between its black and white students, Gateway School District officials are focusing on ideas like instructional and environmental inclusion and teaching about cultural figures and historical struggles. Those efforts, as well as a proposed mentoring program for fifth- through eighth-graders, were among...
After brief hiatus, Penn Hills and Monroeville police bring back Citizens Academy classes
The Penn Hills and Monroeville police departments are bringing back the spring Citizens Academy after a brief hiatus in the fall. The eight-week course, usually held twice per year, was canceled in the fall of 2019 because the police departments did not have enough people signed up. “Most people I...
