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Bishop Zubik washes feet of Allegheny County Jail inmates as part of Holy Thursday service
Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik traditionally uses part of Holy Thursday to wash the feet of inmates at the Allegheny County Jail, as part of Holy Week observances. On Thursday night, Catholics celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper with a service that includes symbolic foot-washing of 12 parishioners by...
Plaques dedicated to commemorate Clemente’s Hall of Fame career, Three Rivers Stadium
A new plaque on General Robinson Street on Pittsburgh’s North Shore marks the spot where second base once rested inside Three Rivers Stadium — the place where Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente stood after recording his 3,000th and final hit for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 30, 1972. At a...
Richland updates Right-to-Know policy, which now denies anonymous requests
Following an influx of anonymous Right-to-Know requests across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors has advised municipalities to review and update their Right-to-Know policies. In light of this development, Richland recently updated its Right-to-Know policy. The Right-to-Know law is the Pennsylvania law that guarantees a person’s right to...
Richland recognized as banner community for 12th year
Richland has been named a banner community by the Allegheny League of Municipalities for the 12th consecutive year. The banner community program recognizes municipalities that distinguish themselves as model communities through their outstanding commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability and proactive communications to engage community stakeholders. “I...
Valley Ambulance Authority working with AHN physicians while on calls after dropping Heritage Valley
After more than 50 years with Heritage Valley Sewickley, the Valley Ambulance Authority is instead relying on physicians from Allegheny Health Network’s hospital in Wexford for authorization to treat patients in the field. The switch happened March 1, but wasn’t officially announced until April 16. “We saw that Allegheny Health...
2 men plead guilty in fatal Penn Hills shooting
Two men on Wednesday pleaded guilty in connection with a 2022 shooting death in Penn Hills. Brandin Demonde Jackson, 33, of Wilkinsburg, and Raquan Jackson, 24, of Penn Hills will be sentenced July 10 by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jill E. Rangos. The two are not related. Brandin Jackson...
Northland Public Library selects Commonplace Coffee as cafe vendor for reimagined space
The cafe vendor for Northland Public Library’s much-anticipated renovation was announced April 16 as Commonplace Coffee. After an extensive request for proposals, Northland’s Authority Board unanimously approved a partnership with Commonplace Coffee during an April 10 special board meeting. The cafe will enhance the library experience for patrons, said Amy...
Heritage Valley CEO: Sewickley hospital here to stay, even as system consolidates
The head of Heritage Valley Health System says the network’s Sewickley hospital isn’t going anywhere, despite the upcoming closure of its Kennedy counterpart. “Clearly, there is a need for a hospital in that Sewickley community,” Heritage Valley President and CEO Norm Mitry told TribLive. “We don’t foresee any negative impact...
McCandless adopts ordinance requiring permit with $50 fee to consume alcohol in town’s parks
A $50 fee will be required to obtain a permit to consume alcoholic beverages in any McCandless park, according to a vote at the April 14 council meeting. Specifically, Ordinance 1556 states that “no person shall consume any alcoholic beverage in any quantity in the Parks or on the property...
Massive steel transport expected to slow traffic on Western Pa. roads
A truck carrying a massive load of 153 tons of steel will wind its way through Western Pennsylvania on Thursday, slowing traffic on major arteries from Allegheny County to Columbiana County, Ohio. The superload will cause rolling traffic stoppages as it needs two lanes to move through, PennDOT officials said....
Morning Roundup: 3 injured in Ross crash; guns stolen from Cranberry home
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 17: 3 injured in Ross crash Three people were injured late Wednesday following a crash along McKnight Road in Ross near the area of a major road project. Emergency crews were called to the 4600 block of...
Conor Lamb and Lindsay Powell ‘stand in’ for Fetterman and McCormick at Swissvale town hall
More than 200 people filled a Swissvale church basement Wednesday night for a town hall featuring what organizers called two stand-ins for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick. One of the stand-ins, former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, told TribLive prior to taking the stage that he felt the...
Monroeville approves voluntary rehab facility over citizen objections
Monroeville council members approved a voluntary drug treatment facility for the former Independence Court building on Center Road. Pyramid Healthcare was seeking conditional use for the inpatient treatment center. Pyramid was founded in 1999 in Altoona, and today has more than 80 facilities in eight states, including three in Allegheny...
Richland resident and her Alaskan malamute, Brio, enjoy rounds on dog show circuit
Jo Ann Evans of Richland unwinds from her high-stress job as a nurse practitioner with an unconventional hobby — she is part of the competitive dog show circuit. Evans said she spent two years researching before she got her first puppy from “a wonderful breeder and mentor.” “This was a...
New owner of McCandless Floral hopes to keep business blooming for another 50 years
Whether it’s a grandiose bloomy show for a wedding, a stately arrangement for a funeral or just a simple pop of color to brighten mom’s special day, flowers can say just the right thing. “Someone told me last week that flowers are for the emotions of the moment. They’re not...
Sewickley man found with gun, ammo at Pittsburgh International Airport
Police detained a Sewickley man at Pittsburgh International Airport after Transportation Security Administration officers discovered his gun at a security checkpoint Wednesday. Authorities said the man, whose name was not released, told officials that he forgot he had his handgun with him. The 22-caliber pistol contained 30 bullets. Police confiscated...
Scott lawyer who broke bad gets prison for dealing meth
James France has an Ivy League education and practiced corporate law at two of the biggest firms in Pittsburgh. But by 2015, federal investigators said, he was also a large-scale methamphetamine dealer who would obtain vast quantities of the drug in California and then ship it back to Pittsburgh inside...
Nightly lane closures for milling, paving scheduled for McKnight Road
Nightly lane closures on McKnight Road in Pittsburgh, Ross and McCandless will start Monday, April 21, and continue through April 28, PennDOT announced Wednesday. Beginning Monday night, southbound McKnight Road will be reduced to a single lane between Perrymont Road and the Babcock Boulevard interchange from 8 p.m. to 6...
Gainey, Lee call for ‘unprecedented unity’ in battling Trump administration
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and U.S. Rep. Summer Lee vowed Wednesday to do what they can to protect constituents hurt by President Donald Trump’s administration — but warned they can’t go it alone. Standing up to the White House will take advocacy from labor unions, activists and civil liberties organizations,...
Shaler Area middle, high schools to get metal detectors after student found with gun on bus
A weapons detection system will be in use at Shaler Area’s middle and high schools this fall. The school board has approved district administration’s recommendation to implement the OpenGate weapons detection system at the schools beginning with the 2025-26 school year. “This decision reflects our district’s ongoing commitment to ensure...
Pittsburgh International Airport to adjust security checkpoints
Pittsburgh International Airport is making changes to its security checkpoints. Travelers who are enrolled in TSA PreCheck and are ticketed to fly out of Pittsburgh should proceed directly to the main security checkpoint starting May 5. There, they will receive expedited screening benefits as PreCheck members. The alternate security checkpoint...
Proposed Carnegie Elementary renovation reevaluated
A proposed renovation project at Carnegie Elementary School is being reevaluated due to costs exceeding expectations, according to Carlynton School District officials. Carlynton had planned to move forward with the renovations this summer, but the bids were higher than anticipated, according to a district statement. The base bid was about...
Penn Hills School District offers students new ‘interest-driven’ path called PHorge Academy
Penn Hills School District is offering a new pathway for students’ education. Among multiple initiatives planned for the district, the biggest change seems to be PHorge Academy. “It’s almost going to be interest-driven,” said Matthew Dado, the district’s director of technology and innovation. “It will also address problem-solving, critical thinking...
Collier boy could be part of golf’s next generation
When Niko Ameredes was 2 years old, his father, TJ, would take him out to the golf course with an iPad and snacks. “(Niko) would get out and putt,” said his mom, Samantha. “As time went on, he’d do a little more than putting. He’d play two holes, and that...
Diana Kauffman Designs opens newest location in Sewickley
Diana Kauffman recently opened her largest store to date in Sewickley — and retail wasn’t something she was interested in when she began creating jewelry for wholesale in a 500-square-foot studio on Division Street. Today, she fashions each one-of-a-kind piece in her new spacious boutique, Diana Kauffman Designs, which opened...
