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Pastor vows to rebuild after fire destroys Homestead church
A Homestead church was destroyed by fire Thursday evening. The fire at the Prayers and Deliverance Church on Amity Street in Homestead was reported at 6 p.m. Thursday, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. The church’s pastor Bernard Marabel told WPXI he knew something wasn’t right when he arrived on...
2 Pittsburgh men plead guilty to selling heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine
A pair of Pittsburgh men pleaded guilty to scheming to sell fentanyl and heroin in the region, federal prosecutors said Thursday. John Burton, 31, and Nico Nixon, 29, were convicted in federal court in Pittsburgh following guilty pleas to drug trafficking and firearm crimes after their trials last year, U.S....
Downed wires block Route 30 in East McKeesport
A section of Route 30 in East McKeesport was closed around 7 p.m. Thursday because a truck pulled down fiber-optic wires in the area of Fifth Avenue, the Allegheny County Public Safety Department said. Police and fire units responded to the scene, the county said. The road reopened by 9:30...
Shaler woman, 70, reported missing since Monday
Shaler police said Thursday they are searching for a missing 70-year-old woman last seen on Monday, Jan. 20. The woman, Janet Ann Walsh, was described as being 5-feet-3-inches tall, weighing about 170 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She may be driving a 2018 silver Chevrolet Trax, with a...
Turtle Creek man pleads guilty to fentanyl, heroin and cocaine conspiracy
A Turtle Creek man charged in connection with a heroin and cocaine conspiracy allegedly with his two sisters admitted to the crime in federal court Thursday. Jerry Coker, 28, pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin. Authorities said his...
Photos: Cirque du Soleil’s OVO opens at PPG Paints ArenaVideo
Cirque du Soleil’s OVO, a colorful exploration of a day in the life of insects, opened at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. The show, which will conclude on Sunday, premiered in 2009 and was written by Brazilian Deborah Colker. It features foot juggling, slack wire walking, trampolining, and more. The...
Parkway East restrictions planned for Saturday in Pittsburgh
The Parkway East (I-376) will be reduced to a single-lane in each direction Saturday between the Fort Pitt Bridge and the Squirrel Hill Tunnel. Crews will conduct barrier repairs and pavement inspections in various spots from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work will accommodate major events occurring in Pittsburgh. Motorists...
Clairton and West Jefferson Hills school districts among nation’s starkest economic divides
Three school districts in Western Pennsylvania were identified on a national report showing stark economic differences between neighboring districts. ”Fault Lines,” released Thursday by the nonprofit EdBuild, named America’s 50 “most segregating school district borders” — defined as neighboring districts with strong differences in student poverty rates and resources allocated...
City of Pittsburgh pays tribute to Negro League baseball
A collection of photos, artifacts and memorabilia showcasing Pittsburgh’s rich Negro League baseball history will be displayed throughout February as part of Black History Month. The exhibit will be in the lobby of the City-County Building and will honor Pittsburgh’s many Negro League Hall of Famers by spotlighting individual players,...
Victim, alleged target in Wilkinsburg mass shooting jailed on material witness warrant
A victim and alleged target in the 2016 Wilkinsburg mass shooting is in custody while a judge considers the likelihood of him showing up to court to testify. Lamont Powell, 28, is alleged to have been the target of the shooting that killed three of his siblings, a cousin, a...
Brashear staffer on leave as authorities probe ‘inappropriate’ social media video
Authorities in Washington County are investigating the circumstances surrounding a video posted to a social media site earlier this month by a staffer of Pittsburgh’s Brashear High School. The staff member was placed on leave after the post was reported Jan. 13, according to Pittsburgh Public Schools spokeswoman Ebony Pugh....
Police: Missouri man arrested at Pittsburgh airport with loaded gun didn’t have permit
A Missouri man was arrested at Pittsburgh International Airport after TSA officers found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at the security checkpoint, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Donnell Whitcancek, 59, of Garden City, was arrested and charged with a firearms violation because he didn’t have a valid...
Should Pennsylvanians worry about deadly coronavirus?
Health officials say Pennsylvanians have little to fear so far from a deadly respiratory illness spreading across Southeast Asia. The coronavirus, which presents itself with symptoms similar to a common cold or the flu, has so far killed 18 people, mainly in China, and has sickened people in Taiwan, Japan,...
Full jury, 6 alternates set to hear 2016 Wilkinsburg mass shooting case
A full jury and six alternates have been seated to hear the capital case against two men accused in the 2016 mass shooting in Wilkinsburg. The final two alternates, one woman and one man, were chosen Thursday afternoon – the 13th day of jury selection. Cheron Shelton, 32, and Robert...
Fight over shrimp in Pittsburgh lands 2 women in jail
Two women were hurt while fighting over a bag of shrimp inside a Pittsburgh home, police said. They were charged with aggravated assault after the fracas. Nandine Bell, 46, of Pittsburgh, told police she was buying a bag of shrimp from Pamela Freshley, 55, of Swissvale at about 12:34 p.m....
Pa. House Speaker Mike Turzai will not seek another term in officeVideo
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai ended speculation about his political future Thursday by announcing that he will not seek another term in Harrisburg. With his wife and son at his side during a news conference at his district office in McCandless, Turzai said it “has been a privilege of a...
Wilkinsburg shooting suspect’s attorney says ‘guarantees’ made to witness, seeks dismissal
The attorney for one of two men accused in the 2016 mass shooting in Wilkinsburg has asked the judge to dismiss the case against his client, alleging 11 days before the trial is set to start that prosecutors failed to disclose exculpatory evidence. The push made Thursday to dismiss the...
Police seek ID of man caught painting ‘CAVIAR’ on South Side wall
Pittsburgh police are asking for help to identify a man caught spray painting graffiti Saturday on South 20th Street on the South Side. The tag reads “CAVIAR” and could be in other locations as well. Police released photos of the man, who was caught on video making tag at about...
Registration opens for 2020 Pittsburgh Great Race
Online registration is now open for the 43rd annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. This year’s Great Race will be run on Sept. 27. The fee is $20 for the first 500 registrants. Once 500 spots in the 5K and 10K are filled, the price will then...
Police investigate exchange of gunfire in Chalfant
Allegheny County Police are investigating after gunfire was exchanged in Chalfant Wednesday night. According to county police, officers from neighboring Forest Hills and Wilkins Township responded to a call of shots fired in the 700 block of Greensburg Pike around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Officers found damage to the front of...
Baldwin Borough considers ordinance over publicly slaughtering animals
Baldwin Borough leaders are considering new rules that would require residents who are sacrificing animals for religious purposes to do so out of the view of the public. The amended ordinance, which is working its way through borough council, would address an issue that sprung up in Baldwin last year,...
Oakland Restaurant Week offers special mid-day meal deals
Oakland Restaurant Week returns, with six days of $6 lunches at numerous eateries in the busy Pittsburgh neighborhood. This year’s dates are Jan. 27 to Feb. 1, and 20 eateries are participating this year, according to the Oakland Business Improvement District. Participants can enjoy a meal without making a huge...
Forward Township road to close indefinitelyVideo
A Forward Township road will close indefinitely Friday after motorists started ignoring a traffic signal that was placed there after a landslide, according to PennDOT officials. Bunola River Road will close at about 10 a.m. between Pangburn Hollow Road and Third Avenue. A temporary traffic signal was placed there in...
Police: Carrick convenience store damaged in hit-and-run targeted by thief
Pittsburgh police are investigating a theft from a Carrick convenience store that was damaged in a hit-and-run earlier this week, according to Pittsburgh police. Officers went to the Uni-Mart in the 1900 block of Brownsville Road just before 12:30 a.m. Thursday in response to a reported theft. Police said a...
4Four6 Distillery opens in Sharpsburg
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there. It was trip to Sin City where Sharpsburg resident Marcy Sunday and her sister-in-law Maria Yeater developed a passion for craft distilled beverages. “We went into one of the bars and there was this whole wall of craft bourbons and gins, and...
