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Penn Hills School Board passes dress code policy for members
Penn Hills School Board members have been called to attend meetings in their best dress going forward. Members adopted a new code of conduct that includes a dress code requiring board members to wear “professional business attire.” “We had (a dress code) when I first got on the board in...
Scam alert issued for Hampton Shaler Water Authority customers
Sharpsburg Borough officials have issued a scam alert after multiple residents contacted council members and the borough office about a letter from the Hampton Shaler Water Authority asking for $900 for stormwater management. “I called the Hampton Shaler Water Authority and spoke with the executive director and she confirmed that...
Millvale Library announces Tool Lending Library
Patrons of the Millvale Community Library will be seeing construction on the property in the coming months. Melissa Mason, the executive director of the Millvale Community Library, announced that a 12 by 40-foot building will be constructed behind the library and will act as the new home for the Millvale...
Kristi Boutique in Aspinwall, founded in 2012, announces closing sale
Upscale women’s and children’s clothing boutique, Kristi Boutique, in Aspinwall is closing its doors at the end of May. The shop will close at the conclusion of a Going Out of Business Sale that begins April 3, owner Kristi West said. Founded in 2012, West’s shop at 339 First St....
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: March 29-31
The Easter Bunny is slowly making its way to the greater Pittsburgh area leaving chocolate and eggs in its wake. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, there’s still plenty to do this weekend in Westmoreland. Cantilever Tours The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main St., Greensburg, will...
Penn Hills School Board adds committee to bolster music, arts in district
Members of the Penn Hills School Board voted to establish a new committee to help include the district’s art and music departments in school planning. The Penn Hills School Board Arts Committee will serve as an outlet for leaders of the art and music departments to share their opinions and...
Penn Hills hosts Project Prom for 3rd year
Allegheny County students have a chance to feel like royalty with the county’s Department of Human Services Project Prom. Started in 2003, Project Prom has called many areas in Allegheny County home, the most recent being Penn Hills. The program is dedicated to giving dresses, shoes and jewelry to prospective...
National Aviary welcomes new Eurasian eagle-owl chick
The National Aviary welcomed a new member of the family and is inviting guests to meet it. The Eurasian eagle-owl chick hatched on March 15. It is the 10th chick hatched by parents X and Dumbledore. “X and Dumbledore both came to the Aviary as juvenile owls and have spent...
Morning Roundup: Arrest made in South Side bank robbery; Picklesburgh adds a day
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, March 22: Police make arrest for South Side bank robbery Police announced an arrest Thursday in a bank robbery that happened last weekend on the South Side. Police arrested 63-year-old Arthur Lee Williams of Coalport, Clearfield County. He...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: March 22-24
With the temperature slowly creeping into the 50s, there are plenty of options for outdoor and indoor activities this weekend in Westmoreland County. Art installation On Saturday, the Westmoreland Cultural Trust is collaborating with Olde Towne Overhaul and New Ken Downtown Partnership to unveil its 13th pair of wings at...
Penn Hills School District kicks off spring musical season with Linton’s ‘Frozen Jr.,’ ice cream social
Penn Hills School District’s middle school and high school are kicking off their musical seasons this week. Linton Middle School, the first to take the stage, will perform “Frozen Jr.”at 7 p.m. March 21 to 23 at Linton’s Auditorium. Three elementary school students are invited to perform and portray younger...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh man arrested in traffic stop; I-80 crash victim identified
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, March 21: Pittsburgh man arrested during traffic stop with drugs, gun in car A Pittsburgh man is facing multiple charges including carrying a firearm without a license and possession with intent to deliver after being pulled over during...
Country singer Jay Allen brings Night of Hope tour to Jergel’s in Warrendale
Country rock singer Jay Allen has seen the power of music first-hand. When the Iowa native’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, he said one thing that could bring back the woman who raised him was country music. The genre was a constant fixture in her pickup truck when Allen...
Morning roundup: Fire hits North Huntingdon care home; Blue Flame Restaurant closes
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, March 20: Assisted living facility fire in North Huntingdon Emergency services were called to an assisted living facility Wednesday morning. Westmoreland County 911 said a fire had started in a bathroom of Walden’s View Personal Care Home on...
Etna’s CoStar Brewing launches with soft opening
Dominic Cincotta began brewing his own beer with his friends Jeff and Caitlyn Hanna in 2009. By 2012, they had honed their craft enough to sell their brews to local restaurants and bars. Their home base was the Hannas’ garage in their Highland Park home. “It’s a process of experimentation,”...
Warm and cold air clash in Pittsburgh as spring arrives
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh posted a warning for icy roads after reporting that a heavy band of snow would be moving through the city throughout the day. All of this comes on the first day of spring. National Weather Service Meteorologist David Shallenberger attributes this to the warring...
Morning Roundup: Man dead after domestic incident in Beaver County; crashes close roadways
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, March 19: Man found dead of self-inflicted wound after 4-hour search in Midland, police say Police in Midland, Beaver County, deemed the borough’s streets safe after several tense hours late Monday and early Tuesday in which authorities declared...
Burchfield Primary principal recognized by Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
Burchfield Primary School students saw a familiar face during the March 17 Pittsburgh Penguins game. Principal Jeff Rojik has been dubbed a Most Valuable Principal – also known as an MVP. He was honored by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Grable Foundation and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit during the game with...
Morning Roundup: Crash in Liberty Tunnel; Allegheny County Police searching for suspect
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, March 18: 2-vehicle crash inside Pittsburgh’s Liberty Tunnel A two-vehicle crash was reported inside the inbound Liberty Tunnel on Monday morning. Allegheny County 911 received reports of the crash a little after 5:40 a.m. According to Triblive’s news...
5 things to do this weekend in Westmoreland County: March 15-17
Luck is in the air. With a certain Irish-centered holiday being the talk of the town, community groups will be hosting celebrations all over town this weekend in Westmoreland. ‘Rhythm of the Dance’ Marking the 20th anniversary of the dance company, “Rhythm of the Dance: The National Dance Company of...
Knife found after altercation at Penn Hills High School
A knife was found at Penn Hills High School after an altercation Friday. In a statement posted on the district’s website, administration officials said an altercation broke out at the high school around noon and Penn Hills police responded to the scene. According to the adminstration, the situation was contained...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: March 8 – 10
With the weather beginning to break, it’s time to get out and about. Here are five things to do this weekend in Westmoreland County: Coffee and Conversation Organizers at the Greensburg YMCA, 101 S. Maple Ave., will be hosting the monthly “Coffee and Conversation” event on Friday with some special...
Penn Hills High School adds girls rugby team
The Penn Hills School Board approved a pilot program for a girls club rugby team on Feb. 28. Stephanie Strauss, Penn Hills’ director of athletics and activities, said a preliminary sign-up to gauge interest was held in December at the high school. About 15 girls signed up then. After a...
Shaler Area High School hosts 8th STEAM competition
On Friday, 23 high school teams headed to Shaler Area High School to participate in the annual science, technology, engineering, art and math competition. “This is our eighth time hosting the competition,” said Paul Stadelman, high school math teacher and event co-coordinator. “When we first started, we were only around...
North Hills School District designated a Great Pennsylvania School
North Hills School District is designated as a Great Pennsylvania School. The designation, a new initiative of the Pennsylvania School Board Association, recognizes Pennsylvania public schools that provide students with access to challenging programming, strive to be community-centric, demonstrate financial well-being and display resilience. North Hills is the third district...
