New Kensington’s Wildflower Bakery to fill another Fifth Avenue storefront
Wildflower Bakery in Downtown New Kensington is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an expansion. The bakery will expand by 1,200 square feet and open a storefront along 940 Fifth Ave., New Kensington, in addition to its existing entrance at 940 Barnes St. Owner Hailey Sabot plans to open the new...
The Stroller, Nov. 8, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Dorseyville Middle School student author embraces fantasy fiction
A pint-sized student author continues to develop her creative writing skills as she transitions from Kerr Elementary School to Dorseyville Middle School in the Fox Chapel Area School District. Bella Gao, 11, lives in O’Hara and is a sixth-grader with a zest for writing fantasy fiction. While enrolled for four...
Schools starting to feel the pinch of state budget impasse
Art students at St. Joseph High School in Harrison spent a recent class learning the techniques of charcoal drawing — again. They were scheduled to be learning to use paints, but with government funding largely cut off because of the state’s ongoing budget impasse, the school doesn’t have money to...
Coroner: Both drivers die in Interstate 70 crash in Washington County
Both drivers died who were involved in a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 70 in Washington County. Both people, a man and a woman, were from West Virginia; they were traveling by themselves. Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified woman as Donna K. Havens, 59, of Wheeling. Warco said Havens...
‘I heard some kind of crack’: Woman admits in police interrogation video to killing best friend’s baby
For 12 hours on June 16, 2024, Nicole Virzi sat in an interrogation room at Pittsburgh police headquarters, repeatedly denying she hurt her best friend’s 6-week-old son who she’d been watching the night before. Over the course of the day, the Ph.D. student in clinical psychology consistently told detectives she...
Fire damages New Stanton motel
Fire destroyed or extensively damaged three rooms at Budget Inn on East Byers Avenue in New Stanton on Friday afternoon. Multiple fire departments responded to the fire, which was reported at noon, according to the Westmoreland County Public Safety department. Several people were moving out of the motel Friday afternoon...
Allegheny County court records error leads to 1,100 driver’s license suspensions years after conviction
After Justin Snodgrass pleaded guilty to DUI in 2021, he knew his driver’s license would be suspended for two years. For a year after that, he’d have to breathe into an alcohol-detection device to start his car. Snodgrass, 43, of White Oak, said he turned in his license as required...
Hospital revenue a bright spot as Independence Health grapples with outstanding losses
Independence Health has seen some positive financial results at its five hospitals while still working to reduce overall losses in eight figures for its multi-county health care system. According to a presentation Independence Health shared this week with TribLive, revenues exceeded expenses at each of its hospitals for the 12...
Duolingo’s stock plunges after company eases push for paid subscribers
Duolingo’s stock price plunged nearly 30% after the Pittsburgh-based language learning app said Wednesday it’s prioritizing getting users in the door over making them paying customers. Shares of Duolingo on the Nasdaq stock exchange tumbled to $183 Thursday from $260 a day earlier. By market close Friday, the price made...
From rival to viral: Shaler Area, North Hills marching bands unite on shared song from halftime shows
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. It was supposed to be a night of football rivalry: Shaler Area at North Hills on a Friday night. But after the...
St. Emma Monastery continues traditional Christmas Shoppe
The annual St. Emma Monastery Christmas Shoppe in Hempfield is underway, offering visitors a unique shopping opportunity as the holiday season approaches. Organized by the Benedictine Nuns who reside at the monastery, this major fundraiser features thousands of donated new and gently used items, including collectibles, housewares, home décor and...
Jury convicts roommate of attempted murder in Penn Township shooting
A North Versailles woman was convicted Friday of attempted murder in the shooting of her former roommate in Penn Township. After just over an hour of deliberations, a Westmoreland County jury found Leah H. Gillis, 36, guilty of all three charges she faced: attempted murder, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment....
‘We’re barely scraping by’: Pittsburgh’s live venues urge amusement tax exemption
A group of live entertainment venue owners and promoters are urging Pittsburgh officials to help them stay afloat, pitching ideas like an exemption from the city’s 5% amusement tax. Adam Valen, director of marketing at local concert promoter Drusky Entertainment, said the live entertainment industry is struggling. He urged City...
Police capture McKees Rocks fugitive accused of punching pregnant ex-girlfriend in stomach
Authorities Friday arrested a McKees Rocks fugitive charged with holding his ex-girlfriend captive for two days this summer — all while repeatedly punching her in the stomach after he learned another man had impregnated her, investigators said. Detectives took Justin Daugherty, 24, into custody at a Stowe residence on two...
Greensburg to swap food donations for free parking
In the face of rising food insecurity, local governments, organizations and businesses are stepping up their efforts to collect food donations. Greensburg officials have announced they will host a citywide food drive beginning Tuesday through Nov. 19, offering free parking at metered spaces to encourage area residents to donate nonperishable...
Several new faces among victors in Allegheny Valley School Board race
Among the four newly elected members of Allegheny Valley School Board, only one is an incumbent. Current Board President Nino Pollino, who earned the second most votes, will retain a seat he’s held for most of the past three decades. He’ll be joined by Fred Derringer, Rebecca Mundok and Colleen...
How to help food banks cope with increasing demand
Amid food banks and local pantries stepping up to fill the gap left by lack of SNAP benefits, here are ways to donate throughout the region. Armstrong County Community Action Food Bank Armstrong County Community Action Food Bank accepts monetary and food donations. Due to the food bank’s affiliation with...
So far, so good: Pittsburgh airport running smoothly, for now, as flight cuts take effect
Pittsburgh International Airport appeared to be running normally Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration began curtailing flights across the nation in response to the government shutdown. Jackie Ferguson, a customer assistance representative for American Airlines at the airport, said Pittsburgh might not be directly affected until the end of the...
Nippon Steel projects long-term success for U.S. Steel despite current challenges
U.S. Steel is facing significant challenges in its early days under Nippon Steel, according to financial reports released Wednesday, but the Japanese firm remains confident its nearly $15 billion purchase will pay off. Nippon cited weak domestic demand in the U.S., market uncertainty and costs from the deadly Clairton Coke...
Westmoreland happenings: Toy collection, oldies dance, blood drive, more
Career Fair • The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Westmoreland Assists Native Talent Consortium will sponsor a free health care career fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Hempfield room of Chambers Hall,, 150 Finoli Drive, Hempfield. Representatives from health care and non-health employers will...
Trib embraces future with expanded digital access, fewer print editions
As the media landscape continues to evolve, Trib Total Media is taking bold steps to meet the moment — balancing its proud print legacy with an expanded digital presence that ensures readers continue to receive the trusted local journalism they depend on. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Trib will adjust...
Sexton, Fiorilli, Trainor, Montani win Chartiers Valley board seats
Three current members and a newcomer were elected to the Chartiers Valley School Board. Incumbents Megan Sexton, Lisa Trainor and Mitch Montani, and newcomer Mark Fiorilli won seats to the school board, according to unofficial election results from Allegheny County. Sexton led the way with 6,992 votes, followed by Fiorilli...
2 newcomers, 2 incumbents win positions on Carlynton School Board
Voters in the Carlynton School District elected two newcomers and two incumbents to the school board. Brittany Bova was the leading vote-getter with 2,653 votes, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. She ran solely as a Democrat. She was followed by Reece Smith with 2,088 votes,...
Giant Eagle opens Market District in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty
Giant Eagle cut the ribbon Thursday on its newest Market District store in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood, the seventh location in the city for the upscale grocery store. The store, at 6310 Penn Ave., is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. It offers curbside pick-up and delivery along...
