Capt. David Bender compares it to Black Friday when about 50 local residents line up outside the Salvation Army of Allegheny Valley for its Thursday…
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Water conservation to continue as Beaver Run Reservoir level rebounds
By lowber on January 16, 2024
Despite recent rains and snowfall that helped boost water levels at Beaver Run Reservoir, mandatory conservation remains in place for about 56,000 Municipal Authority of…
Steelers fans have mixed reactions to shifting playoff game to Monday but express confidence in team's chances
By lowber on January 13, 2024
For Rick Porrado of Murrysville, the Steelers playoff game shifting to Monday afternoon means a lot more than just a change in his viewing schedule.…
Looking to stay fit in 2024? Consider local rec departments, nonprofits
By lowber on January 8, 2024
If you’re hoping to get fit and stay active in 2024, you’re not alone. Source: The Tribune-Review
Death penalty prosecution can continue against New Kensington man accused of child's murder
By lowber on January 4, 2024
A Westmoreland County judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors have enough evidence to bring a New Kensington man to trial and seek the death penalty for…
Morning Roundup: Police say gunfire ends in vehicle crash in Penn Hills; ambulance crashes in Lawrenceville
By lowber on January 4, 2024
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Jan. 4: Source: The Tribune-Review
Westmoreland DA wants to review police video before it's released to public
By lowber on December 28, 2023
Four months after police released body camera video showing an officer shooting a Ligonier Township man, the Westmoreland District Attorney’s Office is asking local police…
Tradition of Christmas caroling alive and well in Western Pennsylvania communities
By lowber on December 18, 2023
When Jena Arcuri, Michael Sawhook and Kris Choltco were brainstorming fun family ideas for the holidays in their New Kensington neighborhood last year, they realized…
Retailers, shoppers gear up for final holiday rush
By lowber on December 16, 2023
Shoppers had their pick of products and parking Friday ahead of what retailers hope will be a chaotic and profitable weekend — the last full…
Westmoreland County, state police search for teens who fled juvenile detention center
By lowber on December 10, 2023
Two teenagers escaped from the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center in Hempfield Saturday night. Source: The Tribune-Review