Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2024:
Chartiers Valley schools go remote amid ‘concerning note’
Students in Chartiers Valley School District will be learning remotely Friday as officials investigate a “concerning note.”
After-school events and activities Friday were canceled, and the district was not providing transportation to any schools, including private and parochial ones.
District officials said they were working with local law enforcement and acting “out of an abundance of caution.”
Students were told to check Google Classroom for further instructions and to log into Infinite Campus for attendance.
“Safety is our top priority, and we investigate all threats,” district officials said in a notice on their website.
People can submit anonymous tips using Safe 2 Say through the Safe2Say app, online or by texting 1-844-SAF2SAY (844-723-2729).
4 displaced after Clairton apartment explosion
Four people were displaced after an explosion at a Clairton apartment.
The blast occurred around 11:30 p.m. Thursday on the 3700 block of Miles Avenue, TribLive news partner WTAE reported.
No one was injured.
A People’s Gas spokesperson told WTAE crews immediately turned off gas to the impacted area.
“The safety of the public and our employees is our first priority, and we are working closely with the Allegheny County Fire Marshall and local emergency responders,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “This is an active situation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.”