Allegheny County News category, Page 346
Allegheny Land Trust preservation project still trying to drum up support from Penn Hills officialsVideo
Before an advocate approached them publicly, Penn Hills Council had no intentions of endorsing Allegheny Land Trust’s preservation plans for the now-vacant 148 acres at the defunct Churchill Valley Country Club. Now, it’s a possibility. With the exception of Deputy Mayor Catherine Sapp, who did not respond to a request...
Lucky Sign Spirits opens distillery in Millvale
A new distillery, Lucky Sign Spirits, opened in Millvale earlier this month. The current menu boasts bourbon, rye and gin. Co-owners Matt Brudnok and Christian Kahle said they plan to expand the menu soon — with future options including limoncello, dandelion vodka, and rum. “The whole point of what we...
Penn Hills protest targets officials for lack of action in Valmar Gardens tenants’ plightVideo
Respect. That’s what Andre Mobley, a longtime resident at Valmar Gardens in Penn Hills, demanded on Aug. 21 just outside the municipality’s administration building along with a handful of supporters and other residents. The small protest, organized by Anne Grayson of United Neighborhood Defense Movement, aimed its anger at Penn...
Allegheny County’s covid positivity rate has dropped 3 percentage points since mid-July
In adding 29 cases, the Allegheny County Health Department posted its second lowest count of new instances of covid-19 Monday. Over the past week (Aug. 13-24), the county has announced 428 new cases, more than a 25% decline in new cases from the previous seven-day period — 572 new cases...
No injuries reported following Beltzhoover house fire
Crews battled a house fire in Pittsburgh’s Beltzhoover neighborhood early Monday, according to an Allegheny 911 dispatcher. Officials responded to Sylvania Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Footage from Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV showed flames coming from the second story of the home, with much of the roof destroyed. The dispatcher said...
Police: 1 person dead after shooting in Northview Heights
One person died Sunday night after being shot in Northview Heights, Pittsburgh police said. Officers responded to a Shotspotter alert in the 100 block of Penfort Street around 9:40 p.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound to the head. Medics pronounced the man dead on scene. He was...
Police: 1 person dead following shooting in Upper Lawrenceville
One person is dead following an overnight shooting in Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh police said. Officers responded to the 5100 block of Kent Way around 1 a.m. Monday for reports of a man who was shot. On scene, first responders found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to...
Technical schools grapple with hands-on learning as classes resume during pandemic
As traditional schools weed through reopening plans that largely include at least some online learning, career and technical centers across the region grapple with how to maintain predominately hands-on classes while keeping students and staff safe. Several of the 16 career and technical centers that cater to high school students...
Spokeswoman: Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh is dissolving
One of the Pittsburgh region’s LGBTQ advocacy groups is dissolving, a spokeswoman confirmed Sunday. “I am not sure what the next steps are,” said Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh Director of Marketing and Development Christine Bryan. She confirmed the group will disband, but declined to discuss details. Founded in 1996, the...
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams
Members of the medical community in Allegheny County are being targeted by phone scams, according to the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office. Scammers pretending to be from the sheriff’s office are calling residents, stating they have an outstanding issue — like jury duty or an unpaid summons — that has spurred...
Couple attacked by dog at North Park when defending their dog
A man and a woman were injured while trying to defend their dog at an Allegheny County dog park on Saturday. Allegheny County spokeswoman Amie Downs said police and medics were called to North Park Dog Park because of a dog fight and reported bites shortly after 10:15 a.m. Saturday....
Allegheny County reports 86 new coronavirus cases
Allegheny County on Sunday recorded 86 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths. The county’s total number of cases stands at 9,903 with 6,779 recoveries. According to the Allegheny County Health Department’s covid-19 dashboard, 143,484 individuals have tested for the virus. The county has an overall 7% positive test result...
Police: Man dead following shooting in Hill District
A man died after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Hill District early Sunday morning, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner’s office identified the man as James W. Goodwine, 21, of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh police officers responded to a Shotspotter alert in the 600 block of Elmore Street around...
Photos: Large turnout for weekly ‘Civil Saturdays’ protest in Pittsburgh
The heat did not stop a large group of supporters from showing up to the weekly “Civil Saturdays” protest in Pittsburgh on Saturday. This week’s event, “Civil Saturdays — Purple Parade” was the 12th protest of its kind, organized by Black, Young and Educated (BYE). It started near Bakery Square...
Allegheny County reports 61 new coronavirus cases, 2 new deaths
Allegheny County on Saturday recorded 61 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths. The county now has a total of 9,817 cases of covid-19 and 306 deaths. All of Saturday’s cases have been confirmed. Officials also reported 7 new hospitalizations, bringing that total to 922 since the virus was first...
Activist arrested outside the home of Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto
Pittsburgh police, in an incident mediated by a defense attorney and local activist, arrested a prominent protester Friday night for alleged disorderly conduct after he spent another evening protesting outside the home of Mayor Bill Peduto. Lorenzo Rulli faces multiple misdemeanor and summary charges, including possession of an instrument of...
Chatham University praised in report for sustainability efforts
Chatham University in Pittsburgh was ranked second in a study of the nation’s top colleges for their use and consumption of renewable energy. The study was conducted by the environmental advocacy group PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. The report compares local colleges and universities to other institutions across the country,...
State takes $300 weekly jobless aid from feds; wants $600 checks restored
The state is accepting half a loaf in terms of federal stimulus aid for certain unemployed people because it’s better than getting nothing at all, saying it will apply for the $300 weekly checks that have replaced the $600-a-week benefits that were cut off at the end of July. It...
Pittsburgh officer on administrative leave, investigated for complaints about personal Facebook posts
A Pittsburgh police officer has been placed on administrative leave and is under investigation for an alleged offensive social media posts made on the officer’s personal Facebook page. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz reported Friday that the Office of Municipal Investigations is investigating the complaint. OMI analyzes and investigates citizen...
Mt. Lebanon nursing home credits early testing, segregating patients for reducing covid-19 cases
Asbury Heights long-term care facility in Mt. Lebanon credits knocking down its covid-19 cases by more than 92% to early testing and segregating patients. “It’s been a long process and gone much better than I was afraid of,” said Dr. David Nace, medical director of UPMC Senior Communities, which includes...
VisitPittsburgh’s new marketing campaign invites people to rediscover the cityVideo
VisitPittsburgh is inviting people to visit Pittsburgh again. A new marketing campaign, “Rediscover Pittsburgh,” aims to drive visitation and encourage local and regional audiences to plan a weekday or weekend getaway right here in Pittsburgh. Via social media, VisitPittsburgh has been highlighting the area’s three rivers, outdoor dining possibilities, museum...
Allegheny County Airport Authority sues IT company for alleged cybersecurity failures
The Allegheny County Airport Authority this week sued an information technology company, alleging that it failed to properly perform cybersecurity services, leading to vulnerabilities in its network that were ultimately critiqued by the federal government. The lawsuit against Involta LLC was filed Tuesday in federal court in Pittsburgh. It includes...
University of Pittsburgh announces required course on racism for incoming students
The University of Pittsburgh will require first-year students to complete a new course on anti-Black racism. In a letter to students Wednesday that also clarified updated covid-19 procedures, Provost Ann E. Cudd said the course, which will be free of charge and count for one academic credit, is part of...
Duquesne officials say they’ve met all of grieving mom’s demands for answers about her son’s 2018 death
Duquesne University officials said Thursday that they have met all of the demands of the mother of a student who died after he fell 16 stories from his dorm room in 2018. Dannielle Brown has been on a hunger strike for 48 days as she seeks answers from the university...
Indiana Township woman who killed FBI agent seeks compassionate release after contracting coronavirus
The woman who shot and killed an FBI agent as he attempted to serve an arrest warrant at her home in Indiana Township in 2008 is asking for compassionate release from prison because she is still recovering from a covid-19 infection. Christina Korbe, who is serving a 15-year sentence at...
