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Pittsburgh bank robber gets probation, time served
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Pittsburgh man to time already served for robbing the Key Bank in Downtown last year. Jonathan Owens-El, 56, formerly of the Hill District, has already served about 19 months, the U.S. Attorney’s office said Tuesday. In addition, Owens-El will serve three years of...
Convicted Pittsburgh felon pleads guilty to having drugs, gun
A convicted felon pleaded guilty this week in federal court to having a gun, ammunition and drugs when he wasn’t supposed to. As a convicted felon, Tyree Jrevae Booker, age 41, of Pittsburgh, is not allowed to possess firearms. However, on Dec. 6, 2018, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said...
Development at Penn Plaza in Pittsburgh continues to generate controversy
Controversy continues to dog a planned $50 million development on the site of the former Penn Plaza Apartments in East Liberty as Pittsburgh City Council prepares for a last vote necessary for construction to begin. Council on Tuesday introduced legislation that would approve a land swap between the city and...
Appeals court upholds conviction of former state Sen. Jane Orie
A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld the conviction of former state Sen. Jane Orie, ruling that her retrial following the discovery of doctored evidence did not constitute double jeopardy. Orie was charged in 2010 with theft of services and conspiracy based on allegations she used her legislative staff and office...
Daily Download: Rethinking the SouthSide Works, snow in October and another Steelers injuryVideo
Each day, TribLIVE reporters and editors will break down the biggest news of the day, with video highlights of the people and places making headlines. Today, reporter Nicole Brambila discusses a developer’s vision for renovating the SouthSide Works, snow coming to the Laurel Highlands — snow! — and another significant...
Court filings show prosecutors rejected Robert Bowers’ plea offer for life in prison
Federal prosecutors rejected an offer from accused Tree of Life synagogue gunman Robert Bowers to plead guilty in exchange for life in prison, according to court documents filed Tuesday in federal court. Defense attorneys for Bowers have said from the beginning they hope to resolve the charges without going to...
Pitt to feature filmmaker George Romero’s archival collection at party
The University of Pittsburgh isn’t calling this one fright night at the library, but officials are promising “a ghoulish good time,” when Pitt opens part of its George A. Romero collection to the public at the Hillman Library from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23. University officials said the free...
Cyclists complete ‘Everesting’ challenge, riding Greenfield’s Winterburn 154 times
Scott Koerber and Dan Ross know what it’s like to ride a bicycle up Mt. Everest. The two friends rode the equivalent of 29,029 feet up and down Greenfield’s Winterburn Street last week. It took the pair about 20 hours with only a few stops for breaks. “We had neighbors...
Boil water advisory for McKeesport area may be lifted Wednesday
The first results from drinking water tests in four eastern Allegheny County communities still under boil water advisories were good Tuesday, but the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County says its 16,000 customers affected should continue boiling water for drinking and cooking. “We are hopeful that the advisory can be lifted...
North Side gas station owner accused in beating facing domestic violence charge
Domestic violence charges have been filed against one of the men accused in the Sept. 20 beating of two sisters at an Exxon station in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood. Sukhjinder Singh “Simon” Sadhra, 35, of Ross, is accused of strangling his wife Oct. 9, leaving her face bruised and swollen, according...
PWSA lifts boil water advisory for Pittsburgh’s West End neighborhoods
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority on Tuesday afternoon lifted a boil water advisory for residents of several West End neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. PWSA reported that two rounds of water testing found no contaminants in the water. The boil advisory was issued Saturday for about 870 PWSA customers in Ridgemont,...
Warrants issued for 2 men in Penn Hills homicide, home invasion
Allegheny County police obtained arrest warrants for two Swissvale men in connection with an Oct. 9 home invasion in Penn Hills that left a man dead. Aaron Evans, 35, was killed in the home invasion at 6:14 p.m. in the 7200 block of Lawton Street. The men identified by police...
Take a mouthwatering journey through time at new Pitcairn restaurant
Pitcairn has a new restaurant, and “Great Scott!” the wings are hot. The dining spot, Back to the Foodture, doubles as a pop culture museum. The place, inspired by the 1985 movie “Back to the Future,” is an entertainment time capsule filled with toys, gadgets and memorabilia from decades past....
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh will premiere Police drummer’s oratorioVideo
Stewart Copeland wasn’t satisfied simply being the drummer for international pop sensations The Police. Following the band’s breakup in the mid-’80s, Copeland went on to compose film and television soundtracks, collaborated in a band with Phish’s Trey Anastasio and Primus’s Les Claypool (the supremely weird Öysterhead project) and recorded music...
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital worker featured on ‘Good Morning America’Video
It doesn’t take Mary Ellen Kremer long to put a little sparkle into the day-to-day lives of patients at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Oakland, and her simple act of kindness caught the attention of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Kremer, a patient services representative at the hospital, was featured on the...
New owner of SouthSide Works working to reinvigorate developmentVideo
The new owner of Pittsburgh’s SouthSide Works said his company plans to create more office and residential space and include more local businesses as part of its $25 million plan for revitalizing the former steel mill property along the Monongahela River. Ian Ross, managing principal of New York-based Somera Road...
Driver of suspected stolen vehicle from Ross crashes in Pittsburgh
A driver police said was operating a vehicle possibly stolen from Ross Township crashed into another vehicle in Pittsburgh. City police were notified about a possible stolen vehicle heading inbound from Ross shortly before 7:30 p.m. Monday. Authorities said officers observed the suspected vehicle run a red light and strike...
County Executive Fitzgerald, opponent Drozd, participate in voter forum
Candidates for countywide offices gathered at the Community College of Allegheny County campus on Pittsburgh’s North Side Monday for a forum co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters, ACLU of Pennsylvania, the Black Political Empowerment Project and Pittsburgh United. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and his Republican opponent, Matt Drozd, were...
No injuries reported in 2 vehicle crash in Baldwin
A two-vehicle crash in Baldwin closed Curry Hollow Road for about an hour Monday evening. Allegheny County dispatchers said no injuries were reported in connection with the incident near the intersection of Curry Hollow and Brownsville roads. Emergency responders cleared the scene shortly before 9:15 p.m. Baldwin Borough: Brownsville Rd/Curry...
6 dogs rescued from burning Moon home
Six dogs were rescued from a burning house Monday in Moon, according to township police. The fire at 503 Moon Clinton Road was reported around 1 p.m. Firefighters were at the scene until almost 4:30 p.m., police said. Drivers were advised to avoid Moon Clinton Road between International Drive and...
Pittsburgh-to-New York train to add baggage car for bikes
Bicyclists can place their bike on a baggage car at select stations when taking the train from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and onto New York, Amtrak said Monday. Train stations in Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Altoona, Harrisburg, Lancaster and Philadelphia have been offering that service on the Pennsylvanian since earlier this month, but...
Competition spurs better bang-for-buck in Western Pa.’s Medicare Advantage market
Seniors across Western Pennsylvania enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans this year no longer have to confront the uncertainty of heated litigation embroiling Pittsburgh’s two largest health system rivals nor feel forced to switch insurers to avoid the threat of a prepay rule. Instead, the 2020 enrollment period looks to prove...
Daily Download: Carrie Underwood, sober bars and Steelers’ run gameVideo
Each day, TribLIVE reporters and editors will break down the biggest news of the day, with video highlights of the people and places making headlines. Today, reporter Paul Guggenheimer discusses singer Carrie Underwood’s impact on local schools, the concept of sober bars and how the Steelers managed to right the...
Franktuary, Joe & The Juice, Melt Shop open in Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport has added three new places to stop for a bite to eat. Franktuary, a Pittsburgh-based company known for its signature hot dogs topped with locally sourced and ethnic condiments, opened in Concourse B. Also in the concourse is Joe & The Juice, a juice bar and coffee...
Speed bumps coming to streets in Pittsburgh’s South Side, Oakland
Pittsburgh is hoping to create a safer bicycle and pedestrian route in its South Side neighborhood with the installation of speed bumps and way-finding signs on Muriel Street and construction of a bike and pedestrian ramp under the Birmingham Bridge. The city also plans to install speed bumps on Boundary...
