Michael DiVittorio stories, Page 67
Police: Man found shot in Penn Hills, shooting believed to have begun in Pittsburgh
A man was taken to a hospital after being shot twice Wednesday afternoon in an incident that started in Pittsburgh and continued into Penn Hills, according to Allegheny County Police. Officers were dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. for a shooting along the 1600 block of Brushton Avenue in Penn Hills....
Public input continues to be sought for O’Hara, Fox Chapel comprehensive plan
People can still weigh in on a joint comprehensive plan between O’Hara and Fox Chapel via survey. Both communities are in the process of forming a plan that will shape their futures for the next decade. A survey is open through the end of the month. It is available online...
Monroeville comic convention raises money for Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
When most people think of comic conventions, they typically picture celebrity guests, people in costume, and the buying and selling of various pop culture memorabilia. Steel City Con, the convention that takes place three times a year at the Monroeville Convention Center, has something extra more patrons may want to...
Aspinwall’s inaugural Big Night Out draws a crowd, community support
Dancing, glass blowing, musical and martial arts demonstrations complimented balloon creations and food and drink vendors for a multifaceted celebration in Aspinwall. The inaugural Big Night Out, presented by advocacy group Aspinwall Neighbors, drew more than 1,500 people to the ball fields Aug. 11. Nonprofits and community organizations had informational...
3 people killed in Armstrong County crash identified
State police have identified the three people killed after a head-on crash Monday in Hovey Township, just north of Parker in Armstrong County. They are Holly Tweed, 37, of Butler; Lindsay Scott, 24, of Bruin; and Jason Redenbach, 39, of Butler. None were wearing a seat belt, according to police....
Quaker Valley School District officials prepare to welcome students back
Quaker Valley School District officials are preparing for the return of students, and will welcome at least two new administrators this year. First day of school for K-9 students is Aug. 24. Grades 10-12 start the following day. Current enrollment is 1,831 with 413 students at Edgeworth Elementary, 396 at...
Verona Presbyterian Church sets date for its final service
Verona Presbyterian Church will soon shut its doors for good. Church leaders said its membership has dwindled over the years from more than 400 to just 31 people, and about 10 come to Sunday services religiously. The pandemic also had a tremendous impact in cutting programs and stopped in-person services...
Aspinwall Council OK with liquor license transfer for Feast on Brilliant
A specialty food store in Aspinwall that recently expanded with a cafe plans to sell beer, wine and alcoholic beverages and has begun the process to get a restaurant liquor license. Aspinwall Council voted 5-0 on Wednesday to approve the transfer of a restaurant liquor license to Feast on Brilliant....
Aspinwall officials postpone vote to advertise controversial ordinance
A controversial ordinance limiting outdoor business activities in Aspinwall has been put on hold until September. Borough officials had planned to advertise what has been called the “hours of operation” ordinance at Wednesday night’s meeting. However, council President Tim McLaughlin announced they would not be taking action that evening as...
Penn Hills School District to form its own police force
Penn Hills School District officials are in the process of creating a school police force. The board unanimously voted to authorize administrators and solicitor Bruce Dice to “take the next steps” in forming the force at a special meeting Aug. 3, according to district documents. Steps include petitioning the Allegheny...
McKees Rocks man sentenced to nearly 6 years in federal prison for drug crimes
A McKees Rocks man, who is serving a state prison sentence of more than 16 years for a third-degree murder conviction, was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for violating federal narcotics laws, authorities announced Wednesday. Omarr Harris, 39, was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute...
Pittsburgh man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison after being convicted of federal drug crimes, authorities announced Wednesday. Lamont Goodwine, Jr., 34, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to deliver at least 100 grams of heroin. U.S. District Judge William...
Leet names Brian Jameson as new interim police chief
Leet officials have appointed a new interim police chief as the township continues its legal battles with the township’s former top cop. Commissioners unanimously voted Aug. 8 to hire Brian Jameson as the police department’s temporary leader. Jameson, 50, of Ambridge, has more than 26 years of law enforcement experience,...
Sewickley Council to livestream its voting sessions starting in September
People who want to observe a Sewickley Council meeting soon may not have to leave their home. Council voted 8-1 Tuesday night to livestream their voting sessions. Councilman Todd Renner dissented and did not explain his decision at the meeting. The proposed setup is a NexiGo conferencing camera and stream...
Sewickley considering regulating short-term rental properties, draft ordinance crafted
Sewickley officials are considering adopting regulations for short-term rentals in the borough. Such rentals are defined as being less than 30 days. Council voted Tuesday night to approve advertising an ordinance that would require a person operating such a property to have a permit and be subject to various stipulations....
Riverview School Board has vacancy following resignation
Riverview School Board vice president Tara Jean Schaaf has resigned. Her departure was effective Aug. 1. The Verona parent cited a new job as her reason for leaving the board. “I loved my time on the board and was sad to have to resign, but I had to make decisions...
Festa Italiana shines through the rain in New Kensington
Everybody is Italian, and everybody is family at Festa Italiana at Mount St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington. That’s what parishioner Donna Muto of Arnold said at its kickoff Friday evening. “It’s nice to see people coming out after covid, everybody being here,” Muto said. She was among...
Sewickley Chamber Night Mart brings people to borough, boost for businesses
Thousands of people packed Beaver Street for the second summer Sewickley Chamber of Commerce Night Mart. The rocking sounds of Bobby Thompson and the Groove filled the air of the borough’s main thoroughfare July 29. About 23 artisans with handmade goods and eight food vendors set up shop between Broad...
Sharpsburg public works director takes new job in Swissvale
Sharpsburg public works Director Jordan D’Ambrosio has taken taken his talents to Swissvale. D’Ambrosio was serve Sharpsburg the past seven years. He was presented a proclamation by Mayor Brittany Reno, and council members lauded his services at the July 28 council meeting. During his tenure, the department has grown from...
Pittsburgh police: Woman in critical condition after being struck by vehicle
A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said police were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. for the incident near the intersection of Ward Street and Boulevard of the Allies. Cruz said a woman, believed to be in...
Hundreds of West Penn Power customers without service in Lower Burrell, power restored just before 8
Thunderstorms and heavy winds knocked down trees and power lines in Lower Burrell on Thursday evening, according to West Penn Power officials. Spokesman Eyad Gheith said the city was the hardest hit area in the Alle-Kiski Valley, with between 500 to 1,500 customers affected. He said outages in Westmoreland County...
Police: 2 teens shot in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood
Two young women were rushed to a local hospital, one in critical condition, after being shot late Thursday morning in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood. Public Safety spokeswoman Amanda Mueller said officers were dispatched at 11:17 a.m. to the intersection of Brushton Avenue and Stranahan Street for reports of two people shot....
Quaker Valley area residents tour proposed high school site in Leet, school opening pushed back
Quaker Valley School District officials gave a tour of a proposed high school site in Leet to a group of area residents, while legal challenges to a zoning issue continue in Allegheny County Court. The school district wants to build an estimated 167,000-square-foot facility on about 150 acres of land...
Police: 3 people wanted for using stolen credit cards for $18K in purchases at Ross Park Mall
Fox Chapel Police said two men and a woman are accused of stealing credit cards from cars parked at the Pittsburgh Field Club in the borough and going on an expensive spending spree at a local mall. Sgt. Craig Sorg said officers on Aug. 4 were still trying to identify...
Sewickley Historic Review Commission denies request for demolition of old mansion by a parish
The Herbst House, a former Catholic school, convent and private residence along Broad Street in Sewickley, will stand a while longer. The Sewickley Historic Review Commission has recommended denying a demolition request from the Divine Redeemer Parish. Commissioners unanimously voted on the denial Aug. 1 after hearing from a Catholic...
