Man found dead outside South Strabane strip mall
A man was found dead early Sunday on the sidewalk of a South Strabane strip mall, according to the Washington County Coroner’s Office. The victim was identified as Jude Cassidy, 62 of Washington, Pa. Coroner Tim Warco said it does not appear to be suspicious. Warco is investigating it as...
1 person treated after being trapped under wires in South Park Township
A person was taken to a trauma center Sunday after being trapped under wires at Evans Field in South Park Township, authorities said. Emergency crews were called mid-afternoon after a downed tree caused the wires to fall, according to a social media post by the Broughton Volunteer Fire Department. A...
Native American storytelling, dancers make for a vibrant day at Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Perry Ground spent Sunday afternoon telling stories at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. It was his way of educating people about his Native American culture — which is alive and well in Western Pennsylvania and across the country, he said. “People think we went away,” said Ground, of the...
Unique wares, people the draw of Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s ‘Flea-Tique’
Jenn Schneider spent Sunday morning setting up her vendor booth at the Tour-Ed Mine grounds in Fawn with items varying from ornaments, toy trucks and Christmas Village collections. “We have a little bit of everything,” said Schneider of New Kensington. “It’s everything you didn’t know you needed.” Quipped her brother,...
Person hit by train, killed in West Homestead
A person was killed after being hit by a train Saturday night in West Homestead. At 11:18 p.m. Saturday, a CSX train hit a person on the tracks near West Fifth Avenue and West Waterfront Drive in West Homestead, said CSX spokesman Austin Staton. Allegheny County 911 was notified, Staton...
Winds could reach 50 mph Sunday afternoon
The Pittsburgh region could be in for wind gusts as strong as 50 mph Sunday afternoon, according to meteorologists. Heavy showers are moving through the eastern portion of Ohio and are expected to hit the Allegheny County area at about 3 p.m., said Andrew Kienzle, a meteorologist at the National...
Deadly collision on Route 30 in Unity
A motorcyclist was killed after a crash with a car in Unity Township on Saturday, authorities said. The victim was identified as Brandon Shea, 43, of Mt. Pleasant, according to Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson. Emergency crews were called at about 6:20 p.m. to the intersection of Route 30 and...
Aliquippa woman killed in wrong-way crash on Parkway West
A 26-year-old woman died, and two others were injured, in a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning along Parkway West in Findlay Township. The crash happened at 1:18 a.m. near the McClaren Road interchange (Exit 56) on the Parkway West, near the Pittsburgh International Airport, according to state police. Summer Cartrette,...
Faces of the Valley: Tarentum pastor marks 50 years in ministry, counts puppets, baseball as passions
Pastor, puppeteer and avid Red Sox fan. That’s how the Rev. Bob Dayton describes himself. Parishioners at Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum, however, go further in their descriptions: supportive, worldly and well-rounded. “I have nothing but good things to say about him,” Barb Diller said. “When he first came to...
The Stroller, Oct. 19, 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. Tickets on sale for...
A guide to the upcoming Springdale data center hearings
It seems the data center discussions in Springdale won’t be ending anytime soon. In the coming weeks, developers will appear before three borough bodies in an attempt to gain approval for the proposed data complex at the site of the former Cheswick Generating Station. Here’s a rundown of what comes...
New online Pitt program to give students expertise of AI in health data science
Graduates of the University of Pittsburgh’s new online Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics will have a leg up on the growing industry and artificial intelligence, especially as the technology continues to advance, Pitt officials say. In 2026, Pitt will launch the fully online undergraduate program that emphasizes health data...
Facing burnout, stress and shortages, Pa. nurses push to limit patient workload
Some days, Ashley Grieco feels behind the moment she steps into the neonatal intensive care unit at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. On those difficult occasions, three critically ill babies might need her attention — all at once. Ideally, Grieco would spend more time with each infant, nurturing language skills by reading...
Westmoreland happenings: Halloween events, oldies dance, roast beef dinner, more
Fundraisers • An oldies dance will be held 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Yukon Slovenian Hall Ballroom, 137 Yukon Ave. Music will be by Memory Lane. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-722-9700. • Salem Lutheran Church, Delmont, will serve a roast beef dinner 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at...
Augmented-reality app allows Penguin Court visitors to ‘see’ former Scaife mansionVideo
The 50-room mansion at Penguin Court in Laughlintown was demolished shortly after the death of former Tribune-Review publisher Richard Scaife’s parents, Alan Scaife and Sarah Mellon. But thanks to modern technology and the work of Murrysville artist Christopher Ruane, visitors to the 923-acre estate can look at their mobile devices...
Last piece of Community Supermarket removed from Harrison store
Crews removed a piece of Heights Plaza history on Saturday morning — the illuminated Community Supermarket sign came down. The store, in operation in Harrison since 2002, closed Wednesday. Plaza owners Benbrooke Realty said previously they would seek a replacement grocery store, but that plan appears up in the air...
Portion of Penn Hills roadway closed after water main break Saturday
Part of a Penn Hills road remains closed and residents are without water as crews work to repair a broken water line Saturday. Police Chief Jason Bonace said the break occurred around 7:45 a.m. along the 300 block of Pennoak Drive. Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority crews responded to the area...
Federal authorities announce the apprehension of 19 fugitives
Federal authorities announced the apprehension of 19 fugitives as part of a multi-agency operation. FBI Pittsburgh, U.S. Marshals Service, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Fugitive Apprehension units partnered to investigate and arrest the suspects between Oct. 6 and Oct. 10. Authorities said the focus of...
No Kings protests in Pittsburgh, Greensburg bring out thousands with varying concerns
Seventy-three-year-old Lee Vest couldn’t ignore the chance to revolt against what she called the downfall of our country. “I’ve never seen such a thing in all my life,” Vest said. “We need an administration that will fight for the people, not put it down.” Vest was among thousands who gathered...
Rankin wine lounge, Mary’s Vine, closing at end of October
A Rankin wine lounge and restaurant will close its doors at the end of the month. Mary’s Vine, which opened along Kenmawr Avenue in 2019, posted its farewell announcement to social media. “We are deeply grateful for your support, your friendship and the memories we’ve created together,” the post said....
Fox Chapel Area Rotary raises $70,000 for local charities at Lower Burrell golf classic
Funding from the Rotary Club of Fox Chapel Area will help a Sharpsburg nonprofit expand its programming for people in need. Roots of Faith, which offers food, clothes and employment assistance from its Main Street location, was named a beneficiary of this year’s Rotary Charity Golf Classic. Hosted at Hill...
The Stroller, Oct. 18, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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‘Sky’s the limit’ for workers at New Stanton’s Amazon warehouse
Inside Amazon’s massive 1.1 million-square-foot New Stanton warehouse, a constant hum of moving parts and people fills the air as packages travel along a seemingly endless matrix of metal rollers. The decidedly modern facility, with a nonstop flow of packages, has an equally large appetite for workers. TribLive received an...
Financial strain on state’s public schools worsens as impasse continues
Beaver County’s Hopewell School District planned to start a long-term renovation project of its aging high school this year. But as the state budget impasse nears the four-month mark, the district has instead gone into conservation mode, said high school Principal Robert Kartychak. About half of the district’s $49 million...
Pittsburgh police investigate Northview Heights shooting that leaves victim critical
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting late Friday in the city’s Northview Heights neighborhood. A spokeswoman for Pittsburgh Public Safety said a man was found in the rear of a residence in the 1300 block of Chicago Street who had been shot once in the abdomen. First responders had been...
