Plum News

A tow truck driver who collided with a car in Penn Hills, killing the vehicle's driver and badly injuring her young son, is facing a trial on charges of homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and DUI.

The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation will be hosting its first-ever Energy for Life Walkathon in Pittsburgh this weekend.

After years of planning, Plum Borough officials broke ground Wednesday on what will be the site of a new public works facility .

The site of the former Veltri's Restaurant and Nikki's Bar & Lounge has been vacant for many years.

Penn Hills Memorial Day Parade took place Monday along Frankstown Road. Patch reader Marsha Orowetz of Penn Hills contributed 180 shots of the parade participants, including the local fire departments, school organizations, community groups-and dogs and horses, too.

Three daycare employees from Pittsburgh East Community Church's Genesis Childcare are facing charges after reportedly assaulting toddlers at the daycare.

A Plum High School senior nominated for best supporting actor lost out to a Quaker Valley student at Saturday night's Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater .

A Plum family was woken by someone pounding on their front door, letting them know their house was on fire early Thursday morning.

A Penn Hills man who was arrested for threatening police on Facebook was released into his attorney's custody Wednesday after his trial was postponed.

A waitress at Uncle Buckle's Bar and Grill in Plum in accused of overcharging customers who used credit cards to pocket more tip money.

Jamie Manson of Plum was selected as a student marshal for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

There's going to be a lot of roadwork going on in the Plum-Oakmont and surrounding areas next week.

Plum police have arrested a man who is accused of threatening police on Facebook.

Residents on Trestle Road in Plum might get their wish-traffic calming measures to stop speeding motorists in their neighborhood.

A Verona man has been charged with burglary after attempting to steal copper piping from a Plum home.

Third time might be the charm for Plum High School senior Jonathan Andrew . The young actor received a Gene Kelly Award nomination for best supporting actor.

A Penn Hills woman is accused of driving under the influence after driving into a swampy area along Lee Ann Court in Plum.

During a 3.5-hour finance committee meeting on Tuesday, Plum School Board members made $1.3 million worth of cuts-including a three teaching positions.

In many instances, police officers from neighboring areas must work together during emergency situations.

This week's Stay & Play crowd at Oakmont Carnegie Library will be hearing from a special guest.