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Effort to find abandoned, orphaned wells coming to Ross, Shaler
An effort to find abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells so that they can be plugged will make its way this summer to Ross and Shaler. After metal-detecting drones found 250 such wells in eight square miles of rural Clarion and McKean counties last fall, the coalition of government...
Riders rally to save Pittsburgh Regional Transit from drastic cuts
Nicolas Penailillo, 33, danced and cheered on the corner of West Liberty and Biltmore Avenue as red Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses rolled by. A Dormont resident of two years, he called public transit one of his favorite parts of Pittsburgh — but said that could soon change. “I just love...
Police report death of 1 Sunday shooting victim in Penn Hills
One of two women shot Sunday night in Penn Hills has died, authorities said Monday. She was identified by the Allegheny County County Medical Examiner’s Office as Ojanay Pride, 26, of Pittsburgh’s West Oakland neighborhood. Allegheny County Police found two women suffering from gunshot wounds after officers were dispatched to...
‘Overkill is OK’ when it comes to heeding flood warnings, McCandless father says
After about 100 Girl Scouts were evacuated June 17 from a North Park cabin, some people made light of the move. “Water was ankle deep. Get real people,” wrote a South Greensburg man, commenting on the TribLive story about the incident posted on Facebook. It spurred other commenters to marvel...
Pittsburgh boxer tests undefeated record during all-female ‘Taylor vs. Serrano 3’ fights on Netflix
Pittsburgh boxer Mary Casamassa is still trying to fully absorb the notion that her next fight will not just take place at the legendary Madison Square Garden, but will also go out live to the world on Netflix. “I don’t know if it’s entirely sunk in yet, to be honest,”...
Scholarships funded by upcoming 5K help keep light of Pine native Killian Cavanaugh alive
Bella Alampi has learned that time doesn’t necessarily heal wounds, but it can change one’s perspective. This December will mark eight years since Pine native and Shady Side Academy graduate Killian Patrick Cavanaugh died at only 20 years old. He and Alampi had been friends since middle school, and he...
Ceremony to mark start of construction for Etna Center for Community
A slate of federal, state and local officials is expected to attend a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, July 11, for the Etna Center for Community. The event commemorating the start of construction is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Friday at 54 Locust St., which is the rear of the building...
Chartiers Center shuffles CFO, CIO positions
Bridgeville-based Chartiers Center, a nonprofit that focuses on mental health, announced leadership transitions this month. Melissa Leoni was appointed chief financial officer, which allows Lindsay Bahl to focus exclusively on the chief information officer role, according to Chartiers Center. Bahl had previously held both positions since 2014. Chartiers Center officials...
For the better: Belle Acres woman opens her home and heart to the community
The theme of this year’s Glen Oaks Girl Scout Day Camp was “Building a Better Tomorrow,” words that embody the spirit of the camp’s director, Bell Acres resident Barbara Cooley Thaw, who constantly looks to the future to make things better. “Most people will dedicate themselves for a program one...
Morning Roundup: Teen shot in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood; vehicle crashes into Charleroi home
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Monday, July 7: Teenager shot in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood A teenager was shot Sunday night in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood, public safety officials said. Police were dispatched around 10 p.m. to the 200 block of East Amanda Avenue for a...
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority seeks 5-year funding commitments
McCandless is being asked to join other municipalities in a five-year funding commitment to the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority. This would reflect a total of $1.7 million over five years, if all municipalities agreed. In 2026, there would be a total commitment of $299,000, reflecting contributions of Bradford Woods, Pine,...
Exit from Route 28 south to Route 8 north near Etna to close Monday
The exit to Route 8 north from Route 28 south near Etna will close early Monday morning for more than three weeks, PennDOT announced. The ramp is expected to close around 6 a.m. Monday and remain closed around the clock through July 31 while crews reconstruct the exit ramp. The...
Exit from Route 28 south to Route 8 north near Etna to close Monday
The exit to Route 8 north from Route 28 south near Etna will close early Monday morning for more than three weeks, PennDOT announced. The ramp is expected to close around 6 a.m. Monday and remain closed around the clock through July 31 while crews reconstruct the exit ramp. The...
Fireworks damage South Park Township garage
Emergency crews are blaming fireworks for damage to a garage in South Park Township early Saturday. The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department was called to a home on Frickwood Drive after fireworks discarded into a trash can caught fire and spread to a wall at the home’s garage. The department posted...
Fireworks cause multiple fires in Allegheny County
Fourth of July revelry caused at least four fires across Allegheny County, authorities said. Crews were called to the 100 block of Park Ridge Place in Forest Hills for a duplex fire Friday. Multiple units were damaged, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. A second fire, in the the 7500...
Police: 15-year-old boy shot in Homestead
A teenage boy was shot late Friday in Homestead, authorities said. The 15-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the upper arm and is in stable condition, according to Allegheny County police. Emergency crews were called at 10:45 p.m. to the intersection of 11th Ave and Amity Street where they found...
The 99th Cinderella Ball recognizes 17 debutantes’ volunteerism
At a stylish event inside the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland, 17 young women were celebrated for hundreds of hours of volunteer service. Dressed in white ball gowns and coordinating long gloves, they were honored June 20 at the 99th Cinderella Ball, which is Pittsburgh’s oldest fundraiser and one...
Corroded steel prompts closure of Jacks Run Road Bridge in Ross
Allegheny County officials on Thursday announced the closure of a bridge described as a “vital link” spanning Interstate 279 in Ross after inspectors discovered corroded steel. The Department of Public Works closed Jacks Run Road Bridge No. 3, which sits between Bellevue Road/Bellpark Drive and Kane Lane in Ross. There...
‘Come early’: Pittsburgh police gird for July 4 crowds, road closures
Independence Day revelry will be moved, yet again, out of Downtown Pittsburgh and into the city’s North Shore neighborhood — and city police Thursday said they’re ready for the crowds. Construction at Point State Park is forcing event organizers, as they did last year, to stage the Fourth of July...
Dormont rally aims to alert public to proposed Allegheny County transit cuts
A rally planned for next week will bring together South Hills residents and officials united in support of long-term, sustainable funding for Pittsburgh Regional Transit in the state’s 2026 budget. The Monday rally comes in response to proposed severe service cuts and a fare increase for mass transit users in...
Talking Safety conversation draws concerns about motorists not adhering to road rules
Driving in Pittsburgh is not an easy feat even for natives of the city. Its complicated road designs, constant construction and a lack of speeding radars has made vehicle safety a priority for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Traffic Incident Management organization. The group hosts a monthly Talking Safety conversation for TIM...
Collier ham radio club tries to ‘solve the world’s problems’
It’s a hobby with a responsibility. That’s how the 80 members of the Steel City Amateur Radio Club in Collier view the skill, science and enjoyment of participating in ham radio. “It’s a fun place to hang out,” said member Robert Mente of Collier, who also is the emergency coordinator...
Roundup: Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on eastbound Parkway West; police say Braddock man struck Munhall officer with stolen car
Here are a few morning news items from across the region for Thursday, July 3: Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on eastbound Parkway West A ramp remained closed on the Parkway West (Interstate 376) Thursday afternoon in the area of the Pittsburgh International Airport and Route 576 interchange after a morning...
Franklin Park’s annual Festival in the Park dubbed ‘success’ despite stormy start
While storms rolled in at the start of Franklin Park’s Festival in the Park on June 28, it certainly didn’t dampen many moods as people still arrived to the annual summer celebration in Blueberry Hill Park. Rides shut down briefly during the inclement weather. But drier skies quickly prevailed as...
Excessive-force lawsuit claims Allegheny County Jail guards repeatedly shocked man with Taser
A man awaiting trial at the Allegheny County Jail filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the county and several officers at the lockup alleging he was stunned repeatedly with a Taser, including in his groin, causing long-term injuries. Kush Wilkerson, 29, makes claims for excessive use of force and...
