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UPMC: Covid vaccine may not be as effective for immune-compromised
UPMC experts on Friday shared new data related to the effectiveness of the covid-19 vaccines on patients with compromised immune systems – suggesting that, for some people, the vaccines are less effective at preventing infection. Researchers searched for antibodies via blood tests of 70 volunteer residents of UPMC Senior Communities,...
Local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter marks 110th anniversary
When Sharon Wallhausen of Irwin was growing up, her great aunt told stories about their family being part of the Revolutionary War Patriots, but Wallhausen was never able to uncover enough family history to prove the link. Wallhausen, who had a passion for genealogy, eventually traced her family’s ancestry back...
Bicycle industry still booming a year into the pandemic
Bicycles continue to spin out of stores in record numbers. Last March, people began purchasing bicycles at the beginning of the pandemic. A year later, the industry continues to see an increase in sales — to the point where manufacturers are struggling to supply product, experts said. “We used to...
Police: Incident at Indiana County bus stop wasn’t attempt to lure girl
A Friday morning incident at an Indiana County school bus stop that authorities initially deemed suspicious was not an attempted child luring, according to state police in Indiana. The incident occurred just after 7 a.m. in Clymer, where a girl reported she was approached by an unknown man while waiting...
Colleges prepare for a freshman class unlike any other after a pandemic year
As elementary and high schools plot strategies to combat lost learning over the pandemic year, colleges and universities across the region are preparing to support a freshman class unlike any they have ever welcomed. Thousands of high school students poised to attend college next fall likely will be stepping out...
2 fires near Ohiopyle State Park extinguished, nearly 500 acres of woodlands destroyed
Two fires at opposite ends of Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County consumed nearly 500 acres of woodlands before they were extinguished early Friday morning, according to authorities. A fire along Dunbar Road in a state game lands areas was reported shortly after 5 p.m. and consumed more than 250...
Allegheny Health Network expands eligibility for weekend vaccine clinics to include Phase 1C
Allegheny Health Network is expanding eligibility for their covid-19 vaccine clinics this weekend to include those in Phase 1C of the state’s vaccine distribution plan. During clinics in Monroeville on Friday and Saturday, AHN plans to administer 13,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine to those Phase 1A,...
Pittsburgh native Angela Autumn heads to Nashville, will release new album in JuneVideo
“I woke up today, I was different. Something changed,” Angela Autumn sings on “Old Time Lovers,” the opening song of her forthcoming album, “Frontiers Woman.” Things, indeed, have changed for the 25-year-old Western Pennsylvania native, who grew up Angela Mignanelli in Zelienople before finding her songwriting voice and relocating to...
Parents settle Department of Corrections suit over prison suicide of their son
The parents of a 23-year-old man who killed himself in 2012 at a now-closed state prison in Cambria County have settled a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for $675,000. “This, hopefully, will bring some closure to our clients,” said attorney Bret Grote. “Obviously, no amount of money can...
Several area schools deemed best communities for music education by national group
Several school districts in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties were named among the best communities for music education by a national organization. The NAMM Foundation recognized the schools for their outstanding commitment to music education. In its 22nd year, the designation is awarded to districts that show outstanding achievement in efforts...
Eager for the next total solar eclipse in Western Pa.? Just wait 3 years
The next total solar eclipse that will cross much of the United States is three years away, on April 8, 2024. For Western Pennsylvania residents, it promises to, indeed, eclipse the similar 2017 event that saw people throughout the area grab solar glasses and gaze skyward. According to NASA, the...
Indiana County man, 76, dies after suffering burns in a house fire
A 76-year-old Indiana County man who suffered serious burns in an April 4 residential fire died two days later, according to officials. Michael Recek of Green Township died from extensive burns and inhalation injuries, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. His death on April 6 at West Penn...
AHN, UPMC to vaccinate 25,000 people at drive-thru clinics
About 25,000 people will receive a covid-19 vaccine at multiple drive-thru clinics throughout Western Pennsylvania in the coming week. Allegheny Health Network and UPMC, the region’s two largest health systems, announced partnerships Wednesday with the Allegheny County Health Department to provide Johnson & Johnson shots to the public. AHN and...
Free Eat’n Park Smiley Cookie just for wearing Pirates gear on home opener day
Here’s something to put a smile on the faces of Pittsburgh Pirates fans: Eat’n Park restaurants across Western Pennsylvania are celebrating Thursday’s home opener with a free Black & Gold Smiley Cookie for fans showing their Bucco pride. All dine-in guests wearing Pirates attire on Thursday will receive a free...
Student loans canceled for students who attended schools operated by Education Corp. of America
Students who attended schools operated by the defunct Education Corporation of America will have their private student loans canceled. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced an agreement on Tuesday that will result in the cancellation of about $2.6 million in private Pennsylvania student loans for 1,300 students who attended schools...
Sheetz in running for USA Today’s best regional fast food chain
The battle of the best convenience store food in Pennsylvania usually comes down to Sheetz vs. Wawa, with the results generally split based on geography. Now the food at Sheetz is in the running for national recognition. Altoona-based Sheetz is one of 19 finalists for USA Today’s best regional fast...
Traffic disruptions for paving work on Rt. 19 in Cranberry will last through November
Traffic will be disrupted through November along a section of Route 19 in Cranberry for a more than $8.4 million road resurfacing project, PennDOT announced. Work to repave 7.4 miles of roadway from the Allegheny-Butler county line past the Zelienople area began April 5. The project by Lindy Paving includes...
Some members of Pa. delegation say Capitol security must increase after attackVideo
With a security review of the Capitol already underway following the Jan. 6 insurrection, some members of Pennsylvania’s delegation are weighing in on what they would like to see happen in the wake of yet another deadly attack. On Friday, the Capitol was attacked for the second time this year...
14 people displaced by fire at row house in Ambridge, no injuries reported
No injuries were reported in an early morning fire that damaged several row houses in Ambridge on Sunday. The fire was reported at around 2:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Glenwood Avenue, according to Beaver County emergency dispatchers. Emergency responders found heavy smoke pouring out of the two-story row...
5-year anniversary: Rescued puppies galore at Paws Across Pittsburgh in TarentumVideo
There’s nothing like a parking lot of homeless puppies on a Saturday in Tarentum. But it’s a typical occurrence at Paws Across Pittsburgh, which is celebrating its fifth year of animal rescues, now topping more than 2,000 dogs and 740 cats. Paws Across Pittsburgh is a nonprofit that is a...
‘The great sacrifice’: Easter reminds that story of Jesus, his resurrection remain relevant, ministers say
As the Christian world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Easter, local ministers say they will remind their congregations that the events that took place almost 2,000 years ago remain important today. “There is nothing like the story of Easter and the reality of Christ’s resurrection that demonstrates God’s...
Trib’s Steve Adams was among a group of students who got first look at the Unabomber
Steve Adams was a graduate student studying journalism at the University of Montana when a call came in from the New York Times on April 3, 1996. The FBI was on the verge of arresting a reclusive mountain man believed to the infamous Unabomber. The paper wanted to hire a...
FBI profiler donates Unabomber files to Cal U forensic sciences program 25 years after arrest of Ted Kaczynski
When FBI agents arrested Ted Kaczynski at his remote Montana cabin 25 years ago today, they knew a lot about the famous recluse whose 17-year string of bombings killed three people and injured 24. Much of what they knew, right down to the bomber’s unusual linguistic stylings, came from the...
Police: West Virginia woman killed children, self
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Police say a West Virginia woman fatally shot her two children, including an infant, before shooting and killing herself on Thursday night. Police responded to a report of shots fired in Moorefield around 6:30 p.m., news outlets reported. They found Brandi Baker, 38, and her 9-month-old infant...
Free beer! Primanti Bros. to serve free suds for a day
Free beer here! Primanti Bros. Restaurants and Bars are celebrating the return of bar service with free beer for customers. On Monday, free beer will be available at all Primanti Bros. locations across Pennsylvania. The brew will be available while supplies last. It is limited to one 12-oz domestic bottle...
