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PNC to close 52 branches, including 9 in Western Pa.
PNC Financial Services plans to permanently close 52 branch offices. In a filing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the financial powerhouse said it intends to close nine branch offices in Western Pennsylvania, including offices in downtown Greensburg, Indiana, North Versailles, Elizabeth, Mt. Lebanon, West Mifflin, Bridgeville...
West Jefferson Hills School District reopening plans include most students returning to buildings
West Jefferson Hills School District officials are planning for most students to return to schools next month. That is based on survey results revealed Wednesday night during a virtual forum with Superintendent Michael Ghilani. More than 74% of 3,000-plus survey respondents said they want their children in in-person classes for...
Thomas Jefferson High School cancels in-person commencement ceremony
Thomas Jefferson High School has canceled its Aug. 8 commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 based on the latest guidelines and mitigation efforts from the Allegheny County Health Department. “Our plan since April was to keep the wishes and best interests of the seniors at heart. We included a...
Car, Port Authority T car crash in Dormont; 1 hurt, spokesman says
A Port Authority of Allegheny County light rail train and a car collided Tuesday afternoon in Dormont, officials said. The car and the train crashed at about 1:45 p.m. at the Red Line crossing near the Hillsdale crossing in the 1500 block of Hillsdale Avenue in Dormont, according to Port...
WPIAL swimmers earn NISCA All-American laurels
Several WPIAL swimming standouts recently were honored as All-Americans by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association for times recorded during the 2019-20 season. The lists are compiled based on individual and relay times recorded at sanctioned high school meets during the season and submitted by the programs during the application...
BLM protesters march through Brentwood, Baldwin, Whitehall for Jonny Gammage’s birthdayVideo
Monday marked what would have been Jonny Gammage’s 56th birthday and Camille Redman wanted to do something to commemorate it. Redman, 25, from Pittsburgh’s West End, was born the year Gammage died at the hands of the police and has no memory of the event. But Redman organized a protest...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 20
Baldwin Borough William Barry Weiner sold property at 3133 Churchview Ave. to First Churchview Trust No. 1031330 for $37,300. Carol Ann Kunzler sold property at 51 Hollow Haven Drive to Kely Lynn Spalaris for $174,900. Preston Garrett Siemsen sold property at 818 Irwin Drive to Wesley and Paula Sewell for...
Jefferson Hills man killed in tractor crash
A Jefferson Hills man was killed in a tractor accident along Walters Lane on Wednesday evening. Borough Police Chief Gene Roach identified the deceased as George Albert Walter, 67, of Walters Lane. Officers responded to the area around 6:45 p.m. for a report of an overturned tractor on top of...
Whitehall man accused of making homemade explosives facing federal charges
A Whitehall man accused of making online threats and homemade bombs now faces federal weapons charges after a grand jury returned a five-count indictment against him. Kurt Cofano, 32, originally was wanted by Whitehall police last week in connection with a mental health warrant, according to police. Cofano said online...
Brentwood High School graduates 91 students
Brentwood High School’s 87th Commencement took place in the school’s auditorium on July 10, recognizing the 91 members of the class of 2020. Brentwood Borough School District said that multiple adjustments were made to ensure social distancing and adhere to the restrictions that are in place. Multiple ceremonies were held,...
It’s National Mac and Cheese Day: Dig in to these free offers
Yesterday, we celebrated National French Fry Day — but if you prefer your carbs in the form of pasta, today is your lucky day. July 14 is National Mac and Cheese Day. Celebrate by taking advantage of one of these deals: • Stouffer’s brand of frozen prepared foods invites mac...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 12
Baldwin Borough Justin Dodd sold property at 5056 Frich Drive to Drew Miller for $283,000. Whitehall Anna Marie Schwager sold property at 4558 Doverdell Drive to Ruth Byers for $276,000. Real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net....
Police: Man arrested in Mt. Lebanon had 30 improvised bombs, detonators in car
A man arrested Thursday night in Mt. Lebanon in connection with online threats had more than 30 improvised bombs in his Mercedes along with homemade detonators and chemicals used to make explosives, investigators said in a criminal complaint. Kurt James Cofano, 32, of Whitehall, faces felony charges related to weapons...
Jefferson Regional Foundation touts importance of completing census
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census has been extended to Oct. 31. Jefferson Regional Foundation and Jefferson Collaborative are taking advantage of the delay by continuing to promote participation. On Wednesday morning, the organizations distributed U.S. Census Bureau reminder materials in both English...
Police: Suspect apprehended in Mt. Lebanon with weapons, bomb components in car
Mt. Lebanon police on Thursday evening took into custody a suspect who allegedly made social media threats against state and federal buildings and was found with numerous weapons and bomb-making components in his car. Police apprehended the suspect without incident at a traffic stop near Washington Road and Woodhaven Drive...
Work on Painters Run Bridge in Scott postponed until July 20
Closure on part of the 1800 block of Painters Run Road in Scott Township has been delayed due to another delay in completion of nearby utility work, according to a news release from the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. The closure is now scheduled to begin at 7 a.m....
Thomas Jefferson High School moves graduation to Aug. 8
Thomas Jefferson High School has postponed its graduation ceremony again due to the ever-changing numbers and restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic. According to West Jefferson Hills School District director of public relations Carrie Lekse, the district had to move the graduation from July 18 to Aug. 8. Senior Sendoff Prom...
South Park Township Library recognized with Gold Star status
South Park Township Library is doing more than just getting through the coronavirus pandemic — it’s thriving thanks to its online programming. The community library was the only one in Allegheny County to be recognized with Pennsylvania Library Association Gold Star status in the second quarter of 2020. According to...
Levin to reopen some Western Pennsylvania stores Friday
Levin Furniture stores in Hempfield, Monroeville, Wexford, Curry Hollow and 13 other locations around Pittsburgh and Cleveland will reopen at 11 a.m. Friday with former owner Robert Levin at the helm. Levin sold his family’s chain of stores in 2017 to Art Van Furniture but later structured a $25.7 million...
Upper St. Clair native Abby Matheny collects swimming honor at Williams College
Upper St. Clair graduate Abby Matheny earned her first honor as a member of the Williams women’s swimming team, and it was a big one. Matheny, 20, a sophomore, was named a Division III All-American in the 500-yard freestyle by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America. Matheny...
Baldwin-Whitehall holds 3 graduation ceremonies due to covid-19 concerns
The Baldwin-Whitehall School District split graduation into three separate ceremonies on Wednesday in an effort to keep members of the class of 2020 and their families safe from covid-19. The ceremonies, each lasting about an hour beginning at 4:30 p.m., were held at Baldwin High School’s stadium. Tickets were limited...
Mt. Lebanon’s Il Pizzaiolo halts most dine-in service, will soon take reservations only
Mt. Lebanon’s Il Pizzaiolo has temporarily halted dine-in service. Curbside and delivery options will be available for the remainder of the week, according to the restaurant’s website. Beginning next week, patrons may dine in-house by limited reservation only, seating customers outside and at the wine bar exclusively. “This way we...
Another West Mifflin-based Port Authority driver diagnosed with covid-19
Another Port Authority of Allegheny County employee who works out of the authority’s West Mifflin garage has tested positive for covid-19, the authority said Wednesday. It is the 17th case involving a Port Authority employee. The employee has been in a medically directed self-quarantine since March 19, but they tested...
Letter to the editor: I trust the doctors who saved my life
I was born with a rare congenital heart defect that has required multiple open-heart surgeries. I wear a mask because I trust the doctors and experts who saved my life. It was inevitable, I suppose, that wearing masks has become a uniquely partisan issue in America. This, in my opinion,...
The Clarks to play Sunday, kick off virtual Allegheny County Parks Summer Concert Series
It might not be that much-missed concert in the park, but Allegheny County Department of Parks kicks off its Summer Concert Series with The Clarks at 7 p.m. Sunday on Pittsburgh’s CW television station. “Although the pandemic is limiting our ability to gather in large groups, Allegheny County is honoring...
