Michael DiVittorio

Pittsburgh

Staff Writer at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Italian @triblive reporter who speaks very little Italian. Covers everything but sports.

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Articles

Sewickley man found with gun, ammo at Pittsburgh International Airport

1 week ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

Police detained a Sewickley man at Pittsburgh International Airport after Transportation Security Administration officers discovered his gun at a security checkpoint Wednesday. Authorities said the man, whose name was not released, told officials that he forgot he had his handgun with him. The 22-caliber pistol contained 30 bullets. Police confiscated the weapon and released the man. It was unclear if he would face any charges.
Blawnox volunteers prepare for Good Friday fish fry

1 week ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

Blawnox fish fry fans have a few new menu items to get excited about. The volunteer fire company recently acquired a new fryer that will be dedicated to cooking jumbo shrimp. It will also introduce applesauce as a new side for dinners and a la carte selections. Rick Lee, fire captain and event chairman, said it will be all hands on deck at 376 Freeport Road on April 18.
Ray Schafer Boxing Association in Sharpsburg continues to help shape young lives

1 week ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

Bacardy Conard stood in the ring poised, eyes focused and hands clenched. Face flushed red, the Etna girl was undeterred. She continued to throw punch after punch, shifting her feet and shoulders quickly until the final bell. Her reward was a sense of accomplishment, a cool drink and congratulations from her trainer, Jose Caraballo of Sharpsburg. Bacardy, 12, was one of a handful of youths who gutted out a training session at the Ray Schafer Boxing Association on April 2.
PennDOT proposes preservation project for Glenfield viaduct

1 week ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

PennDOT wants to preserve the main access point to Glenfield — a viaduct that takes motorists and pedestrians across the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. Officials said the bridge that leads down to Glenfield Street is in fair condition. It has not received major rehabilitation since it was built in 1988. The viaduct’s adjacent stair tower is considered to be in poor condition.
Bishop David Zubik visits St. James Church in Sewickley

2 weeks ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

Sewickley teen Kallie McCune was a little nervous volunteering at her church’s fish fry. The Friday Lenten feast has been a tradition at Divine Redeemer Parish’s St. James Church for many years. For Kallie, 13, this was her first year — and the last fish fry in March was a big one.
Part of Crescent Avenue in Sewickley closed due to landslide

2 weeks ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

A portion of Crescent Avenue in Sewickley is closed after a landslide caused slope stabilization concerns. Borough engineer Mike Galet said no homes were impacted by the slide, which occurred on April 4. A $500,000 retaining wall the borough built within the past two years was also not affected. The wall was part of the first phase of a two-phase repair project of the dead-end road near Ellis Hill. The first work also included slope stabilization to the upper part of the road.
Next phase of ADA upgrades in Indiana Township's Emmerling Park planned this summer

2 weeks ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

Accessibility upgrades to Emmerling Park in Indiana Township are expected to continue this summer. Officials recently announced the third phase of a multi-phase Americans with Disabilities Act project that will include expanding a sidewalk from a bridge over Little Deer Creek to a pavilion. The expansion is about 500 feet long and 5 feet wide. Township engineer Dan Slagle said the designs are complete. The plan is to seek project bids in either May or June and hire a company the following month.
Unity Township man rescued from creek in Latrobe

2 weeks ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

A Unity Township man was rescued from Loyalhanna Creek on Friday afternoon. Unity Township fire departments as well as the Westmoreland County Swift Water Rescue team were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. for a man floating in the creek, according to Unity Township Bureau of Fire officials. Rescuers from the Lloydsville Fire Department were the first to respond within minutes followed by other teams.
PennDOT begins repairs to Way Hollow Road in Sewickley Heights, Edgeworth

3 weeks ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

A state road connecting Sewickley Heights and Edgeworth that has been closed for more than four years is being repaired. Allison Park Construction crews have begun the restoration of Way Hollow Road. The work includes drainage upgrades, geotechnical repairs, roadway resurfacing and guardrail updates. The estimated project cost is $4.1 million. The road is expected to be reopened by the end of the year.
Police: Ohio man found with gun at Pittsburgh International Airport

3 weeks ago | triblive.com | Michael DiVittorio

An Ohio man has been charged with a felony firearms violation after he was found to have a handgun at a security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport. Allegheny County Police said Transportation Security Administration officers found the firearm in a passenger’s backpack around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Police identified the passenger as Christopher Wells Jr., 30, of Washingtonville. He is charged with carrying a firearm without a license. Police said Wells did not have a valid conceal carry permit.