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Lawsuit targets Point Park University for forced-online spring semester
Four undergraduate students at Point Park University are suing the school, claiming that they are entitled to refunds for a subpar education in the spring when classes moved from in-person instruction to remote learning because of the covid-19 pandemic. The lawsuit includes claims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment...
Final antiques sale of abbreviated season coming up at Historic Hanna’s Town
The season’s final antiques and collectibles sale is Sunday at Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield. Pandemic notwithstanding, it’s been a pretty good summer for the sales, said Lisa Hays, executive director of Westmoreland Historical Society, which manages the site for Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation. While attendance by both vendors...
Allegheny County adds 46 new coronavirus cases
Allegheny County added 46 cases of coronavirus to its tally Monday, according to a report from the county Health Department. In the past seven days, the county has seen 543 new cases. The new positives come from 848 PCR tests conducted from Sept. 30-Oct. 4. The new cases range in...
Edgewood Eat’n Park restaurant closing after 29 years
Richard Wilson stood outside Eat’n Park in Edgewood Towne Center after eating his final breakfast there. The restaurant is closing at 5 p.m. Monday after 29 years. “It was like a shock when I found out about this closing,” said Wilson, 40, of Swissvale, as he dined on a steak...
Western Pa. organizations see uptick in tutoring demands in wake of pandemic
As parents help their children navigate through online learning in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to tutoring sites for homework help. Locally, organizations offering tutoring services have seen an increased demand as students traverse an ever-changing landscape with districts reopening in person, virtually or through hybrid...
Fox Chapel Area Rotary delivers food to Sharpsburg pantry
A donation of meat, eggs and produce to the St. Juan Diego Food Pantry is expected to feed about 60 needy families. The food totaled about $500 and came from the Rotary Club of Fox Chapel Area, whose mission is marked by the motto “Service Above Self.” Barbara George, food...
In brief: McCandless scavenger hunt, exercise program and more in the North Hills
Scavenger hunt will test your McCandless knowledge Think you know McCandless? Then put your knowledge to the test during a family-friendly scavenger hunt to discover some of the area’s hidden treasures. The event, which runs through Oct. 31, costs $15 for a family or group of four. Participants can stop...
Spruce Flats Bog plant species include 2 insect-eaters
The soil in a bog consists largely of slowly decaying plant matter. Along with being acidic, it is oxygen- and nutrient-poor, limiting the types of plants that will thrive there. Sphagnum moss provides the living plant layer atop the waterlogged environment. Other common bog plants include reeds, sedges, cranberries, blueberries...
Spruce Flats Bog an often-overlooked natural wonderVideo
Paul Nieman of Ligonier and his yellow Lab, Lily, hike all around Forbes State Forest, but one spot they visit repeatedly is Spruce Flats Bog. On a late summer trek around Laurel Summit State Park, Nieman was going to skip it, but Lily insisted on leading him down the ¼-mile...
The Stroller, Oct. 5, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Haunted Hustle planned Oct. 31 in Lower Burrell The Valley Points Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K and 2K Spooky Sprint will be from 9 a.m. to noon...
News briefs: Free flu shots, trail & treat event, restaurant guide, class reunion, pumpkin carving
UPMC St. Margaret and St. Margaret Foundation are hosting a free flu vaccination event for senior citizens and people 18 and older with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease. This is a drive-thru event from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 10. Participants should stay...
News briefs: AVETS breaks ground on new facility; recycling event scheduled
Allegheny Veterinary Emergency, Trauma, and Specialty broke ground on its new, 19,000-square-foot veterinary hospital Sept. 24. The building will be located at 2674 Monroeville Blvd., less than two miles from the existing site on Northern Pike. Officials expect the new pet hospital to be operational by early summer 2021. It...
News briefs: Plum announces its 2020 Homecoming Court
The Plum High School Homecoming Court was announced during halftime of the Mustangs’ football game against Highlands High School on Oct. 2. It features Francesca Beighley, Emmalee Karns, Keegan McLean, Julia Vargo, Mia Pampena and Abby Lewis. GOP event planned A GOP Get Out the Vote gathering is set for...
News briefs: Farmers market rolls on in Verona
Verona’s farmers market continues every Thursday through Nov. 19 from 2 to 7 p.m. in Railroad Park next to the borough building along East Railroad Avenue. Vendors include Schramm Farms & Orchards, Jewelry by Susi, Tom’s Candy Co., Up in Suds, Crafted Treasures and Designs by Becka. More vendors are...
News briefs: Free flu shot event scheduled for those with chronic health conditions
UPMC St. Margaret and St. Margaret Foundation are hosting a free flu vaccination event for senior citizens and people 18 and older with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease. This is a drive-thru event from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 10. Participants should stay...
4 firefighters hurt battling blaze in Pittsburgh’s South Side
Four firefighters were injured Sunday while battling a blaze on Mt. Oliver Street in Pittsburgh’s South Side, according to public safety officials. Crews responded to a call about 8 p.m., where they rushed to extinguish flames in a third-floor apartment. Firefighters found heavy flames in the back of one of...
Former Homestead church, now an agility course, is still a place to reach a higher powerVideo
When you’re 17 feet in the air about to take a step onto a tight rope, you might need some inner strength. That fortitude is something that can be brought out of you at the Dragon’s Den. Housed in the former historic St. Mary Magdalene Church in Homestead, this ropes...
Frazer police arrest 2 alleged drug dealers, charge 1 with sexual assault, at Pittsburgh Mills hotel
Frazer police arrested two alleged drug dealers at a hotel inside the Pittsburgh Mills mall complex after an employee called 911 to report a woman screaming for help, according to a criminal complaint. Michael Joseph Battaglia, 44, of Wilkinsburg and Andrew Gilbert, 27, of Pittsburgh remained Sunday in the Allegheny...
Pa. agency websites back online after weekend technical issue
A technical issue that affected the online services of multiple state agencies over the weekend appeared to have been fixed as of early Monday. Online Voter Registration and other services on the Department of State, Department of Revenue, Department of Human Services and the Liquor Control Board websites were having...
West Deer couple, neighbor invite people to come and see their haunted housesVideo
If you ask Greg McWilliams why his West Deer house looks like a Halloween paradise, he’ll give you a simple answer: It’s for the kids. “If it was just me and (my wife), we probably wouldn’t do it. It’s all for our kids,” McWilliams said. “We love seeing the smiles,...
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley holds pet blessing ceremony as new building nears completionVideo
Construction of Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley’s new $1.9 million shelter is nearing completion after being delayed because of the coronavirus. On Sunday, about two dozen dogs and their owners turned out for a pet blessing ceremony at the shelter’s new home along Church Street in New Kensington. Officials with...
Westmoreland County adds 63 new coronavirus cases for 2 days
Westmoreland County saw 63 new cases of covid-19 added to its total Sunday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported. The new cases are for the past two days. The state Department of Health said a technical issue caused a delay in Saturday’s reporting and the need to report a two-day...
Report: Sen. Pat Toomey may not seek reelection
Sen. Pat Toomey, Pennsylvania’s highest-ranking Republican in office, is expected to talk about his future plans Monday. A spokesman for Toomey, R-Lehigh Valley, would not confirm or deny a Sunday report by the Philadelphia Inquirer that he will not seek re-election to the Senate. Toomey will make an announcement at...
Child advocate, horse rescue ranch partner to promote healingVideo
As a survivor of child sexual abuse, Nicole Cermak of Murrysville found herself making an instant connection with Sunday, a 15-year-old mare she fed and worked with as a volunteer at the Pleasant Valley Rescue Ranch. Sunday was about to be sold to a slaughterhouse in the spring of 2017...
Firefighters bring youth prevention message to the streets of GreensburgVideo
Greensburg children got a special visit from firefighters Sunday and a lesson in fire prevention brought right to their doorstep. Volunteers with the city’s fire department delivered plastic fire hats, coloring books and other items to help children learn how to stop fires before they even start. It’s a lesson...
