Northside category, Page 27
National Aviary’s newest penguin named after soon-to-be centenarian
The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side held a gender reveal this week for its newest African penguin. When the top of the egg was removed Tuesday a pink stuffed penguin appeared. Her name is Marge. She was named for Aviary board member and donor Rich Caruso’s mother, Margaret who...
Bullet breaks window in Brighton Heights bar
Pittsburgh Police are investigating gunshots early Thursday morning outside Rumerz Sports Bar and Grill in the Brighton Heights neighborhood, according to the city Department of Public Safety. It does not appear that anyone was hurt in the incident, according to police. The city’s Shotspotter audio gunshot detection system alerted police...
This week’s Giant Eagle Heinz Field vaccination clinics are full
As of Tuesday afternoon, Giant Eagle’s mass vaccination clinics at Heinz Field on Thursday and Friday are full. Giant Eagle spokesperson Dick Roberts said that while additional clinics will take place, he cannot comment on how many more there will be. Appointments are required. Only those eligible under Pennsylvania’s Phase...
Pittsburgh dating scene inspires New Hazlett Theater’s ‘Local Singles’Video
He heard it from a friend, who heard it from a friend — and it inspired him to write a musical. The playwright is Nick Navari of Pine, the musical is “Local Singles” and the story is about a support group for local singles. “A friend of mine told me...
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh hosts virtual wildlife baby shower
Each spring, hundreds of wildlife babies, some injured and abandoned, arrive at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. In preparation for the new arrivals, and as a way of welcoming them, Humane Animal Rescue is hosting a Wildlife Baby Shower on April 10. Rather than holding an in-person...
Police: Man attacked by another wielding ‘large ax’
A Perry South man faces charges after Pittsburgh police say he attacked another man with a large ax. Jacob Thrower, 36, was charged with aggravated assault, making terroristic threats and criminal mischief on Sunday after a fight involving another man shortly after 1 a.m. In a criminal complaint filed against...
Light of Life Rescue Mission moves to new, more spacious location on the North Side
The Light of Life Rescue Mission known for lending a hand to the homeless, is also extending its reach. It unveiled a new location on Wednesday that is much larger than the original one and can help it serve more people. “This has been 25 years in the making,” said...
Flamingo Fest at National Aviary brings a touch of the tropics this weekendVideo
Skinny legs, long necks and a pink color are distinct characteristics of this bird. Flamingos are easy to spot in the wetlands at the National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The 10 flamingos — four males and six females — live among 150 birds and 40 species. Guests can learn...
Freezing then warming temps blamed for Pittsburgh-area water main breaks
More than 700 PWSA customers in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood were expected to be without water or have low water pressure Sunday night because of a water main break, and other breaks were reported in Homestead and West Mifflin. Officials with Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and Pennsylvania American Water...
Save a snowball for the Carnegie Science Center
With the Greater Pittsburgh area dealing with a winter storm expected to bring several inches of snow, it seems like a perfect time to start saving snowballs. The Carnegie Science Center is encouraging potential visitors to make a snowball this winter, save it in their freezer, and bring it to...
Police investigate Brighton Heights stabbing
A man is in critical condition after a stabbing Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights section, authorities said. Police responded to a call just before 3:15 p.m. to the 3800 block of California Avenue. Officers found a man who had been stabbed in the neck. He was taken to the hospital...
Pittsburgh artist, Millie’s Ice Cream create frozen treat for Black History Month
The middle of winter isn’t when people generally think of buying frozen desserts. Pittsburgh artist Cue Perry has whipped up a reason to embrace the cold. Perry collaborated with Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream to create “Blackout Brownie,” a gelato, for Black History Month. Proceeds from the sale of pints of...
Quantum Theatre’s ‘Far Away’ presents cautionary tale of a dark future
Quantum Theatre’s upcoming production is “a surreal portrait of a descent into a hyper-partisan future we hope will never come to pass, but which has disturbing echoes of the present day,” the theater company says. That production is “Far Away,” a 2000 work by British playwright Caryl Churchill, which Quantum...
Digital series connects music lovers to Pittsburgh Symphony
On a warm fall night in Downtown Pittsburgh, members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed in the Heinz Hall garden. Principal oboist Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida complemented the symphony’s strings ensemble for Ennio Morricone’s “Gabriel’s Oboe” with a sound that resonated, a memorial to the composer who died in July. Port...
Pittsburgh artist chosen to design Black History Month logo for Yahoo
Sometimes one small thing leads to something bigger. For Janel Young, a direct message from Verizon Media Shop to help design merchandise such as a water bottle, notebook and weekly planner led to her being the first outside artist asked to create a logo to celebrate Black History Month for...
Adda Coffee & Tea House expands retail options at its Pittsburgh locationsVideo
Order a coffee with cream — and throw in a paella-making kit, olives, preserved vegetables and a bar of fine chocolate. At Adda Coffee & Tea House, a specialty cafe with three locations in Pittsburgh, there’s more than just a hot beverage. When business was interrupted with the onset of...
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh plans safe, outdoor Valentine’s activities
Kids and their families can celebrate Valentine’s Day early with free, socially distanced, outdoor fun at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in the North Side. Hearts in the Park, planned for 4-8 p.m. Feb. 13, will offer interactive outdoor exhibits and activities, along with drive-through elements. “While, sadly, our doors...
Pittsburgh School Board postpones discussion of building closures
Pittsburgh Public School Board members voted on Tuesday to table discussions on closing or reconfiguring several district buildings. Officials had proposed major changes to the district’s footprint Monday evening. District officials said the changes, which consisted of closing seven schools and six buildings, as well as opening two new schools...
Things to do in Western Pa.: Feb. 3, 2021Video
Feeling down after Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter? Maybe what you need is a good laugh. You’re in luck. Arcade Comedy Theater has a reading of classic Black sitcoms, South West Communities Chamber of Commerce has a comedy date night and Rowhouse Cinema has its annual “Sweded”...
Prime Stage production celebrates early activist Sojourner Truth
Prime Stage Theatre will return to its roots with a livestream performance of “Sojourner,” with Delana Flowers portraying the 19th-century women’s suffrage and abolition activist in a Black History Month production. The theater group’s inaugural production 25 years ago was another play about Sojourner Truth. ”Sojourner” is by Richard LaMonte...
Pittsburgh Public Schools eyes closure of schools as it reassesses footprint
Pittsburgh Public Schools announced Monday that it is recommending the closure of seven schools and six buildings, along with the creation of two new schools. The schools that could close are: Miller PreK-5 in the Hill District, Fulton PreK-5 in Highland Park, Woolslair PreK-5 and Arsenal 6-8 in Lawrenceville and...
Police: Wrong-way driver entered Route 28 from Anderson Street before double-fatal crash
The SUV involved in the wrong-way crash Saturday morning that killed two people on Route 28 entered the highway from Anderson Street on Pittsburgh’s North Shore before it crashed into another vehicle traveling south on the highway near the East Ohio Street exit, Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said....
Route 28 reopens after 2 died in head-on crash near Pittsburgh’s North SideVideo
Two people were killed and another person was critically hurt in a head-on crash involving a wrong way driver Saturday morning on Route 28 near Pittsburgh’s North Side. The southbound lanes fully reopened around 12:30 p.m., after having been closed for more than five hours between the 31st Street Bridge...
Stamp honoring August Wilson will be dedicated through virtual ceremony
A Forever stamp honoring award-winning playwright August Wilson will be dedicated today by the U.S. Postal Service. The virtual ceremony can be viewed starting at 11:30 a.m. on the postal service’s Facebook and Twitter pages. “August Wilson was an American trailblazer and literary genius who richly deserves this recognition as...
Pittsburgh to honor local jazz musicians virtually for Black History Month
Pittsburgh jazz legend Roger Humphries marches to his own beat. The musician from Pittsburgh’s North Side began playing the drums at the age of 3. He wanted to be like his older brothers. “Music is in my blood,” said Humphries, who turns 77 on Saturday. “I recall lying on the...
