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McDonald's to hire 375K new employees

1 day ago | triblive.com | Megan Swift

This summer, McDonald’s said it will hire 375,000 employees across the United States. The plan marks one of the fast-food chain’s largest hiring pushes in years, Today reported. McDonald’s hopes to open 900 new restaurants in the U.S. by 2027 and plans to serve more customers during summer months. Specifically, fast-food chain has over 38,000 locations in over 100 countries — and is aiming for 50,000 by 2027.
North Allegheny Foundation announces scholarship winners

1 day ago | triblive.com | Natalie Beneviat

The North Allegheny Foundation presented scholarships to 16 students at the May 7 school board meeting. The nonprofit received more than 120 applications for its 14 available scholarships, said Tiffany Thirkell, chair of the NA Foundation scholarship committee. “This year’s applicants exhibited high academic achievements, strong leadership skills, commitment to service, involvement in athletics and the arts.
North Huntingdon martial artist honored

1 day ago | triblive.com | Joe Napsha

A North Huntingdon martial artist instructor has been nominated for special martial arts award as one of the World’s Greatest Martial Artists G.O.A.T. — the greatest of all time. John Morgart Jr., a 31-year-old sensi who started in martial arts in 2004, shares the recognition with martial arts icons such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and famed boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, as well as actors Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jason Statham and Wesley Snipes.
Norwin student wins Skills USA competition

1 day ago | triblive.com | Joe Napsha

A Norwin High School junior who is in the Aspiring Educators program at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center is headed to Atlanta this summer for a national Skills USA competition in the early childhood education category. Avery Waszo, 17, of North Huntingdon, qualified for the state Skills USA Championship in Atlanta by winning the early childhood education category at the Pennsylvania Skills USA Championship in Hershey last month.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 15, 2025: 5 games suspended, postponed Wednesday try it again

1 day ago | triblive.com | Don Rebel

Mother Nature has registered some victories this week, with her handiwork showing Thursday. The reboot button pressed Tuesday kicks into gear two days later as the WPIAL baseball and softball teams in Class 3A, 2A and A finally begin their postseasons after rain wiped out their earlier attempts. On Wednesday, three 5A baseball games and two 4A softball contests were wiped away and rescheduled for Thursday.
7 candidates compete for 4 seats on Gateway school board

1 day ago | triblive.com | Patrick Varine

The Gateway school board will see at least three new faces next year, as seven candidates are competing for four open seats. Sitting board President Leslie McBride is the only incumbent who has filed for reelection. Current terms for board members Jack Bova, Robin Mungo and Mandal Singh are up this year. Singh has filed to run for Monroeville mayor. All seven school board candidates are cross-filed for the May 20 primary election and will appear on both Democratic and Republican ballots.
'Heartbroken,' 'gut-wrenching:' Penn State communities grapple with recommended campus closures

1 day ago | triblive.com | Kellen Stepler |Megan Swift

Penelope Morrison hoped to retire one day from her job as an associate professor at Penn State New Kensington. Now she has come to the realization that might not be possible after Penn State acknowledged this week that New Kensington is one of seven branch campuses recommended for closure. “None of this comes as a surprise at all, per se, if you’ve been paying attention to higher education,” said Morrison, who has taught biobehavioral health at the Upper Burrell campus since 2016.
Monroeville officials debate ways to improve access to Westmoreland Heritage Trail

2 days ago | triblive.com | Patrick Varine

Monroeville officials plan to improve residents’ access to Westmoreland Heritage Trail. But the precise form access will take has yet to be finalized, especially after the cost of one approach doubled in price. Council on Tuesday night voted to pursue a $250,000 state grant, which would be combined with a $243,000 grant they already have in hand for the project.
Asphalt company says Pittsburgh Mills owners never paid them for filling potholes

2 days ago | triblive.com | Tawnya Panizzi |Paula Ward

Add an Eastern Pennsylvania-based asphalt company to the list of those frustrated by the owners of the Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer. Jessica Jones, president of Patch Management Inc., said mall owner Namdar Realty Group hasn’t paid a $21,000 bill for the hot asphalt spray applied in recent weeks. “We fulfilled our contract for what they requested, but they haven’t responded to any communication,” Jones told TribLive on Tuesday.
Carpenter's Apprentice group helping those in need with home repairs

2 days ago | triblive.com | Joe Napsha

A group of about 30 volunteers from four Norwin area and Penn Township churches will be on a mission this week to help about 15 low-income and elderly residents in need of home repairs so they can live in a safe and secure environment.