June 10, 2025 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
At the 2021 Good Neighbor Day, young and old alike loved feeding and patting the farm animals in the mobile petting zoo. (Tube City Almanac file photo by Vickie Babyak)
More than 70 vendors are expected to participate in the city’s 61st annual Good Neighbor Day festival, a spokeswoman said.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday (June 11) along Fifth Avenue, Downtown, between Market and Locust streets.
The festival will include a children’s area complete with a petting zoo, games, rides and crafts. Other vendors will provide free community information, access to services, food and entertainment.
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June 10, 2025 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
Darla Poole has been named the new chief executive officer of McKeesport-based Auberle. She replaces John Lydon, longtime CEO, who will move to an emeritus role on July 1. (Both photos: Courtesy Auberle)
The longtime chief executive officer of McKeesport-based Auberle will move to an emeritus role as the non-profit agency implements a multi-year succession plan to ensure continuity and stable delivery of human services.
In the move, Darla Poole, who currently serves as chief operating officer, will become CEO, replacing John Lydon, who has been named director of strategic projects and chief executive officer emeritus, a spokesman said.
Aimee Plowman, currently director of young adult services, has been named COO, succeeding Poole. The changes are effective July 1.
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June 10, 2025 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
(File photo courtesy Penn State Extension)
Penn State Extension will once again offer the ServSafe Food Safety Manager course, which is aimed at restaurant and food service managers and others who need food safety certification.
The course will be held from 9 to 4 p.m. June 17, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 24 at Penn State Greater Allegheny, Main Building, 4000 University Drive, a spokeswoman said.
The exam will begin at 11 a.m. June 24.
These in-person trainings, led by certified ServSafe instructors, will teach participants how to prevent contamination by properly receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling and serving food and by sanitizing food service facilities.
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June 09, 2025 |
By Leslie Savisky | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
ASWP's Brian Shema (left) and Dan Mendenhall work to construct a nesting tower at Renzie Park. (Leslie Savisky photo for Tube City Almanac)
Exciting things are happening for bird lovers at Renziehausen Park as the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania builds a nesting tower for mating chimney swifts.
Native to the eastern United States, the birds can be recognized by their long, slender wings and very short legs. They feed on insects and, as their name implies, often roost in vertical structures, such as chimneys. The birds have been considered in decline since 2010 because they have been losing their habitats.
“They are not endangered,” said Brian Shema, operations director for ASWP. “The population is decreasing annually, though, which is why we want to keep these birds common.”
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June 06, 2025 |
By Adam Reinherz | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
McKeesport Area School Director Jason Pavlecic updates attendees about the district's relationship with Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation during a meeting Wednesday. (Adam Reinherz photo for Tube City Almanac)
Amid the accusations and blame surrounding the end of a partnership between McKeesport Area School District and Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, several parties are asking for new discourse.
“Apparently you guys need to hear from a student like me,” Founders’ Hall seventh grader Zada Carr told MASD school directors during a standing-room-only — and often heated — board meeting on Wednesday.
“Food, water, clothing, showers, those are all basic needs for a regular human being that you guys are cutting off,” she said. “If you guys really care about the kids, please try to bring back Dick’s.”
The middle schooler, who was one of two students to speak during the 90-minute contentious meeting, implored adults to remember those affected by a May 27 announcement signaling the end of a nearly four-year relationship between DSGF and MASD.
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June 06, 2025 |
By Tom Leturgey | Posted in: Duquesne News
Duquesne City Council will have its regular workshop meeting on June 26 and its regular meeting on July 1; however, they will enjoy a summer recess in July and early August.
The July 22 workshop meeting and the August 5 meetings are cancelled. The city’s Home Rule Government Study Commission meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 16 at City Hall.
In other business, the Duquesne Boys and Girls Club is hosting a three-on-three basketball tournament from 12 noon to 3 p.m. June 19 at Polish Hill Park.
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June 05, 2025 |
By Adam Reinherz | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
Wednesday’s school board meeting attracted more than 70 people. (Adam Reinherz photo for Tube City Almanac)
East End Academy, an alternative school located inside McKeesport Area High School, will close June 30.
The decision, which was made during Wednesday’s special board meeting, was approved by school directors.
Several meeting attendees asked where eligible students would receive district services. School director Jason Pavlecic acknowledged local worries.
“This is not the emotional support side of things,” Pavleic told nearly 70 attendees of Wednesday’s meeting. “This is the alternative education program that deals with the expulsions … We will still maintain the emotional support stuff within the district.”
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June 05, 2025 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News
A 12th Ward man who was reported missing Wednesday evening was found dead a short time later behind his home, Allegheny County police said.
Jeffrey McKenzie, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene off of Route 48, the Allegheny County medical examiner’s office said.
Police said McKenzie was reported missing at about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. McKeesport and Versailles Borough police responded and conducted a search.
McKenzie was found in a creek near the 400 block of Long Run Road, Allegheny County police said. Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating.
Jim Madalinsky, county police spokesman, said the cause and manner of McKenzie’s death are pending completion of the medical examiner’s report.
“There were no obvious signs of trauma and right now it is not considered suspicious,” he said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
June 05, 2025 |
By Tom Leturgey | Posted in: Duquesne News
This rowhouse at 606 Crawford Ave. is on Duquesne’s demolition list. Its owner says he was never notified of plans to tear it down. (Tom Leturgey photo for Tube City Almanac)
A Duquesne resident had concerns about his properties being on the city’s demolition list. Charles Morgan owns four properties — 600, 602, 606 and 608 — on Crawford Avenue and three have been scheduled to be torn down.
Only 608 isn’t on the list that the city council has been working on for years.
Morgan talked to Duquesne City Council on Tuesday night. He said he’s a truck driver who is gone for long stretches of time. “I haven’t got any notification,” he told city council. “I didn’t get certified mail.”
City Solicitor Myron Sainovich and Mayor R. Scott Adams said the city has had public meetings about all of the properties that are scheduled for demolition, and all have been marked with official paperwork.
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June 02, 2025 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Crime and Police News
Allegheny County police are investigating a shooting that wounded a man early Monday morning.
Police said although the victim was found near the intersection of Coursin Street and Fifth Avenue, Downtown, a preliminary investigation indicates the incident may have happened at another location.
In a release, the county police Homicide Unit said McKeesport police were notified of a possible shooting at 5:19 a.m. and responded to find the victim, whose name was not released, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition, police said.
Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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