Pittsburgh airport T. rex absent from new terminal as officials weigh its future
Wondering where Pittsburgh International Airport’s iconic Tyrannosaurus rex ended up in the new terminal? It hasn’t reappeared. Its next chapter is still undecided, though it’s on the airport’s radar. In a collaborative Instagram post Monday with the airport, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History says they are discussing the exact...
Pittsburgh Brewing Company to host 3rd annual Light Up Night
The Pittsburgh Brewing Co. is expecting 1,500 people to attend its sold-out third annual Light Up Night in East Deer. Despite the large number, the Pittsburgh Brewing team said it’s around the same amount of attendees as last year’s celebration and they’re prepared for the crowd. “We do much more...
Duquesne Light rates climb 10% as statewide electric price hikes begin
Pennsylvania residents should brace for higher electric bills next month as temperatures drop and energy supply prices rise. Beginning Dec. 1, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will adjust energy supply rates for all state-regulated electric utilities. Duquesne Light services will increase by 10.6% and West Penn Power services will increase...
Hempfield supervisors buy land for new fire station despite response time warnings
A majority of Hempfield supervisors approved a conditional sales agreement for a new fire station in the western part of the township this week over concerns from firefighters in that area who said the location would impact their response time. Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Department President Ken Wees said the current...
New strain of flu invades Western Pa. amid concerns over vaccine efficacy
A new flu virus variant has been sweeping across the United States, raising questions about the efficacy of this year’s flu vaccines. Medical professionals in Western Pennsylvania say even though they’re seeing the new flu strain permeate the region, this year’s flu vaccines can still help. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a...
West View manager proposes 24% property tax increase with 2026 budget
A nearly 24% property tax increase is included in West View’s proposed budget for 2026. In his budget report, borough Manager Bruce Fromlak says the 1.5 mill increase “is recommended to preserve fiscal stability and provide the resources necessary to maintain operations, meet contractual obligations and invest in future capital...
Principal to leave Burrell’s Bon Air Elementary for another position elsewhere
Amy Lenart, a principal at Burrell’s Bon Air Elementary School, will be leaving the school in January for another leadership role outside the district. School directors this month accepted Lenart’s resignation, effective Jan. 15. Lenart has worked for Burrell for 23 years in both teaching and administrative roles, said Superintendent...
PennWest reshapes program for ‘undeclared’ students in effort to improve retention
Pennsylvania Western University has reshaped its programming for students who enter college without a major — commonly known as “undeclared” or “undecided” students. The university’s new “exploratory studies” program is tailored to give those student intentional, individual attention. “As career coaches, it’s sad to have a conversation with a junior...
Thanksgiving weather in Western Pennsylvania expected to be cold, windy
This week’s weather forecast calls for a windy, but snow-free Thanksgiving. WTAE meteorologist Jill Szwed said rain is expected through Tuesday evening until mid-day Wednesday before drying up. According to Jason Frazier, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, temperatures on turkey day are expected to reach a high of...
State grant helps offset cost of Commercial Street culvert replacement in Bridgeville
A little more than $300,000 in state funding will advance plans to replace a culvert over Commercial Street in Bridgeville, supporting flood mitigation efforts in the borough, officials say. Bridgeville was awarded $305,000 from the state’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the project, ensuring that the culvert replacement is...
Morning Roundup: Road closures for Pittsburgh Turkey Trot; 21 people treated at Light Up Night
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Nov. 25: Road closures for Pittsburgh Turkey Trot P3R is expecting to host more than 8,000 participants from all over the country and world during its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. According to the P3R app, this week’s YMCA...
Jingle all the way to these Pittsburgh-area holiday pop-up bars
’Tis the season to celebrate with a festive drink at one of the region’s Christmas-themed pop-up bars. Check out these Pittsburgh-area pop-up bars offering festive fa-la-la fun. Atomic Tinsel Cocktail Club The Industrialist Hotel, 405 Wood St., Downtown Pittsburgh Nostalgia mixes with a winter wonderland at The Industrialist’s...
The Stroller, Nov. 25, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Vandergrift holiday events to...
Training session will offer help on responding to those with mental health, substance abuse issues
The Laurel Highlands Workforce & Opportunity Center in Greensburg will host a Dec. 13 program on mental health first aid training. The training will provide attendees with a five-step action plan to guide them through the process of reaching out and offering support to someone experiencing mental health issues. “It’s...
Springdale Council mulls data center before vote; opposing counsel backs out of process
It’s now up to Springdale Council to make a decision on a massive proposed data center at the site of the former Cheswick Generating Station. After months of meetings and questions, developers wrapped up their formal testimony before council late Monday night. Springdale Solicitor Craig Alexander said he expects a...
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Giant Eagle in Pittsburgh’s South Side
Police are investigating a bomb threat that prompted the evacuation of a Giant Eagle supermarket Monday evening in Pittsburgh’s South Side. An anonymous caller told a 911 dispatcher at about 8:15 p.m. that there was a bomb at the store in the 2000 block of Wharton Street. A bomb squad...
Seton Hill ceremony offers thanks for donors of bodies studied in anatomy lab
Cole Stinebiser encountered at least one dead body — a deceased woman found in a home — during his brief career as a municipal police officer in Pennsylvania. As a graduate student in Seton Hill University’s physician assistant program, the Hempfield native has developed a more extended relationship with Gary...
Hempfield raises property taxes for 1st time in 30 years to fund fire department
Property taxes are going up in Hempfield for the first time in more than three decades. Township supervisors Monday approved doubling the millage rate to 6 mills for 2026 to create a 3-mill fire tax to fund the fire department. Supervisors voted 4-1 to give an initial OK to the...
Crash sends 1 to hospital, shuts down Route 30 in North Huntingdon
At least one person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening on Route 30 in North Huntingdon. The injured motorist was taken by ambulance to Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. The crash was reported shortly before 7:15 p.m. near the intersection of Rocky...
Attorneys general demand Shopify remove illegal tobacco products
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined representatives from 25 states and the City of New York in signing a letter to Shopify Inc., an e-commerce platform, demanding that the company take action against merchants selling illegal tobacco products on the site. “Illegal e-cigarette sellers are targeting our communities — especially...
Christmas in Guyasuta features twinkling hike, zipline under the lights
A twinkling luminary hike is among the newest features at Christmas in Guyasuta, a holiday kickoff for all ages. The longstanding event is a winter-themed festivity hosted at Camp Guyasuta, accessed off 23rd Street in Sharpsburg. The wooded campus owned by Scouting America is glowing with thousands of lights –...
Carlynton advances $15M renovation project at Carnegie Elementary
A renovation project at Carlynton’s Carnegie Elementary School is moving forward. School directors approved construction contracts that total a little less than $15.2 million for a renovation project at Carnegie Elementary, 301 Franklin Ave. The contracts cover general construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work school officials say is necessary to...
Fawn nearing 3 decades with no tax increase
It’s been 27 years since Fawn property owners have seen a property tax increase, and that streak is likely to be extended. The township supervisors have proposed a $1.8 million preliminary budget that holds the tax rate steady at 3.04 mills. If approved, the owner of a home with the...
Charges held against former Arnold police chief Eric Doutt
Former Arnold police Chief Eric Doutt on Monday was ordered to stand trial on theft, receiving stolen property, obstruction and drug-related charges after a search of his home allegedly turned up cocaine and items reported missing from the city’s police department. Washington Township District Judge Jason Buczak held for court...
Concerns bubble up over transfer of Pittsburgh’s water, sewer assets to utility
Pittsburgh will sell for a nominal fee its water and sewer infrastructure to Pittsburgh Water, the public utility formerly known as the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, despite reservations from some council members. The city leased the water and sewer systems — including water mains, sewer grates, service lines and...
