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Man stabbed in North Side argument
A man was stabbed in the neck early Monday following an argument in Pittsburgh’s North Side. The victim, who police have not named, was hospitalized in stable condition, police said. Pittsburgh police were dispatched to the 400 block of Mount Pleasant Road in the city’s Northview Heights neighborhood around 5:30...
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY The Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies. To reach the library, call 412-487-2121, email glenshawlibrary@gmail.com or visit online at glenshawpubliclibrary.org. Hours are 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays for a...
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Registration for kindergarten starting soon Registration for children who will enter kindergarten in the fall is scheduled in the Fox Chapel Area School District for March. The district also offers various preregistration events,...
The Stroller, Jan. 19, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Designer purse bash planned...
PennWest says proposed cuts streamline education, meet workforce needs
Pennsylvania Western University officials say their proposal that slashes dozens of academic programs will ultimately improve students’ college experience, enhance their learning and respond to the region’s workforce needs. The university — which has campuses in Clarion, California and Edinboro — released an updated proposed academic array that includes: •...
Shaler’s Ruckus Cafe expands to 2nd location in Pittsburgh
A Shaler couple who filled a need for a coffee shop in the township hopes to fill a similar, if somewhat different, need in Downtown Pittsburgh. Christine Rauktis and Daryl Kuczynski, who opened Ruckus Cafe on Babcock Boulevard in Shaler in July 2021, opened a second location at 625 Liberty...
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
West View awards contract for streetscape project West View Council on Jan. 5 awarded a $484,850 contract to A. Merante Contracting for a streetscape improvement project. Seven bids had been received for the work. According to borough Manager Bruce Fromlak, the project will focus on the east side of Perry...
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
Feb. 2 community meal canceled Because of the frigid temperatures and limited parking spaces due to snow, the Community Meal scheduled for Feb. 2 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Shaler has been canceled. Everyone is welcome to attend the next meal, which will be held 5 to 7 p.m. March...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, is the second largest library in Allegheny County. The library serves five communities — Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, McCandless, Marshall and Ross — but is open to everyone. Northland’s regular operating hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m....
Beltzhoover burglar claimed to be ICE agent, Pittsburgh police say
Pittsburgh police say a man claimed to be a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer after breaking into a house in the city’s Beltzhoover neighborhood Saturday night. In a criminal complaint, police said they found William Arthur Gregory, 35, of Pittsburgh unconscious and lying on the floor of the house...
Subzero windchills prompt National Weather Service to issue cold weather advisory
Subzero wind chills have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a cold weather advisory covering the Pittsburgh area that will be in effect from 9 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday. In the Pittsburgh metro area, the windchill Monday night is expected to reach 10 below zero, the requirement for...
2 injured in North Huntingdon crash
Two people were injured in a vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Route 30 in North Huntingdon. According to Westmoreland County 911, the crash occurred just after 1 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near the Wendy’s fast food restaurant. The crash closed a portion of Route 30 for about 30 minutes....
Suspect in Ambridge double homicide arrested in Ohio
The suspect in the shooting deaths of two people in a Beaver County home early Sunday morning was apprehended in Ohio, according to Ambridge police. Howard James Thomas Jr., 39, of Ambridge is accused of killing Ashley Anne Delucca, 38, of Ambridge and Andre Littles, 54, of Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood....
Fugitive nabbed inside Pittsburgh home
A Pittsburgh fugitive convicted a decade ago of attempted homicide was taken into custody Friday by the Allegheny County sheriff’s department. Officials said Tyrus Campbell, 35, was located at a Reed Street home in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. After surveillance of the residence, detectives gained entrance, found him at the top...
No-kill animal control making inroads with municipal contracts
After decades of being the only animal control business in much of the Alle-Kiski Valley and Westmoreland County, Hoffman Kennels is beginning to see competition from an upstart service in Indiana County. After announcing its first municipal animal control contract in December, no-kill shelter Whiskey Acres Animal Rescue and Sanctuary...
The Stroller, Jan. 18, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Library collecting handmade Valentine...
Bushy Run Battlefield museum manager to depart post
Matt Adams is looking forward to his new commute — a three-block walk from his downtown Greensburg residence to the post office on South Pennsylvania Avenue. Adams has worked about three years as museum manager at Bushy Run Battlefield — the 213-acre Penn Township historical site that played host to...
‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies
Joseph Folino was the last of a generation. Folino of Jeannette died Thursday at 103. He is believed to be among the last surviving veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, the last German offensive during World War II. “He came from our greatest generation, and we should...
Hair braids give away wanted man hiding in Pittsburgh attic, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office says
A man’s hair braids lead to Allegheny County Sheriff detectives finding him hiding in an attic Friday morning, the sheriff’s office said Saturday. According to the sheriff’s office, Davon James, 32, had been a fugitive for the past month after probation violation warrants were issued on two different cases involving...
1 woman shot, another stabbed in Brighton Heights, police say
One woman was shot and another was stabbed in an altercation in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood Saturday, according to Pittsburgh police. Police said officers responded just before 2 p.m. to an alert of three shots being fired in the 1500 block of Antrim Street. While heading there, responding officers were...
Tri-County Trout Club’s annual show, market helps anglers prepare for season ahead
With the first day of spring about two months away, and the start of the regular trout season about two weeks after that, the doldrums of winter is a perfect time for fishermen and other outdoorsmen to gear up for warmer days. Mark Hanna of Murrysville said he came to...
Alle-Kiski senior citizen news: Jan. 17, 2026
Armstrong County Senior Centers All centers are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Apollo Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. , bingo. Thursday: health program about vaccines. Friday: 10 a.m., Apollo Area Historical Society program about fires in Apollo. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at...
The Stroller, Jan. 17, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Art work of NK...
Greensburg Restaurant Week offers great values, unique menus
If your New Year’s resolution was to try different foods or to patronize local businesses, the upcoming Greensburg Restaurant Week has you covered. More than a dozen local eateries will be dishing up special menus at discounted prices Sunday to Jan. 24 throughout the Greensburg area. The event was organized...
Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in
For Kelly Marsh, the pandemic wasn’t just a global health concern — it was a constant battle between a toddler’s curiosity and a kindergartner’s digital classroom. Nearly six years ago, the covid-19 pandemic forced schools worldwide to close doors and adapt to remote learning, almost overnight. Marsh was left to...
