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50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death brings ‘mixed emotions’
At some point on New Year’s Eve, Tom Walker and his wife of 48 years, Carolyn, will raise a toast in their Pine Township home to the man who Walker says saved his life a half-century ago: Roberto Clemente. “None of this, none of the blessings I’ve had in life,...
Lawsuit alleges improprieties in cosmetology school
A former employee is suing the Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology and its owner alleging financial improprieties, defamation and retaliation. Jennifer Michael, of Hopewell, filed the complaint against the school and owner Cheri Herold on Tuesday in federal court. It also includes claims under the state whistleblower act. Herold,...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 30-Jan. 1
This weekend begins in 2022 and ends in 2023 and there’s plenty to do in Pittsburgh in between, especially when it comes to ushering in the New Year. Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2023 Produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, this year’s First Night festivities get underway at 6 p.m. Saturday...
Prosecutors in Tree of Life case refute defense claim that DNA vials were empty
Attorneys for the federal government said in a court filing this week that vials provided to the defense for independent DNA testing in the Tree of Life synagogue shooting case were not empty and instead simply need to be rehydrated. Had defense attorneys for the man accused of killing 11...
Pittsburgh man charged in fatal Beechview shooting
A Pittsburgh man has been charged with attempted criminal homicide and additional crimes in connection with a late-October shooting in Beechview, according to police. Pittsburgh Police said they arrested Antwuan Berry, 26, on Wednesday, charging him with attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault and weapons violations. A warrant was issued Dec....
Bicycle Heaven looks to raise money after major flood damage
An offbeat Pittsburgh tourist destination— the Bicycle Heaven museum and bike shop — suffered severe water damage after pipes flooded over Christmas, and the owner is hoping to raise some awareness to help in the recovery efforts. Bicycle Heaven, the museum and vintage bike shop on Pittsburgh’s North Side, has...
Pitt offering $300K grant to group that comes up with best carbon neutrality plan
Maybe the spark will come from a group of students with an idea bigger than their budgets or from professors whose research needs a financial nudge toward fruition. It might even originate with philanthropic groups or businesses beyond campus that share an environmental bent. If money motivates, then the University...
412 Blvd. of the Allies in Downtown Pittsburgh earns historic designation
A nine-story building at 412 Blvd. of the Allies in Downtown Pittsburgh has received a historic designation from the city. Pittsburgh City Council voted Wednesday to approve the historic nomination. The building, constructed in 1927, originally housed a hospital and then a pharmaceutical research, manufacturing and sales company, according to...
Pittsburgh City Council tweaks rules on public meetings
Pittsburgh City Council voted Wednesday to clarify rules for people making public comments at its meetings. The measure, first introduced in November and amended last week, explicitly requires commenters to state their name and their neighborhood before commenting — something council had asked of commenters already. The legislation said residents...
Khari Mosley announces candidacy for Pittsburgh City Council
A staple of Pittsburgh campaign circles is throwing his own hat into the ring for a Pittsburgh City Council race in the city’s East End. Khari Mosley is running for Pittsburgh City Council in District 9, which includes East Hills, East Liberty, Garfield, Homewood, Lincoln-Lemington, Stanton Heights and part of...
Pittsburgh’s First Night to kick off New Year with a bangVideo
New Year’s Eve will start with a bang in downtown Pittsburgh — and end the same way. Pyrotecnico Fireworks will bookend Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, with displays at 6 p.m. and midnight on Saturday. In the hours between, the free annual event will feature music, dance, theater, visual arts, comedy,...
Could ‘stop, question and frisk’ drive down gun violence in Pittsburgh?
Increased gun violence in Pittsburgh has spurred city officials and residents to look for ways to combat the problem. A Carnegie Mellon University criminologist is recommending an approach that has generated controversy and debate elsewhere. Daniel Nagin, a professor of public policy and statistics at Carnegie Mellon, is calling for...
John Rooney, son of Steelers founder, dies at 83
John Rooney, son of Pittsburgh Steelers founder Arthur J. Rooney Sr., has died. The brother of former Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney, and a minority shareholder in the team, John Rooney was one of five children of Art, who founded the team in 1933. John Rooney was 83. Late Wednesday morning,...
Franco Harris’ family asks fans to donate to charities to honor the Steelers legend
In advance of Tuesday’s public visitation for Steelers legend Franco Harris at Acrisure Stadium, Harris’ family asked fans to make memorial donations to two charities — the Pittsburgh Promise and the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor — instead of sending flowers. Those who wish to donate can visit the charities’...
Hundreds turn out for public viewing for Steelers legend Franco Harris
Hundreds of fans of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris braved the cold Tuesday afternoon to pay their respects to the Hall of Famer, who died last week. The Steelers hosted a viewing at Acrisure Stadium, where any member of the public could view Harris’ closed casket. The viewing inside the...
Pittsburgh among cities impacted by Southwest flight cancellations; DOT to investigate
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded at airports across the country amid an intense winter storm that has killed dozens of people. Many airlines were forced to cancel flights due to the weather, but Southwest was...
2 people rescued from house fire in Beechview
Two people were rescued early Tuesday from a fire in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. City fire trucks were at the scene of the blaze in the 1500 block of Beechview Avenue, between Sebring and Hampshire avenues. The fire at the 2½-story wood-frame home was reported...
Man killed in shooting in Brighton Heights
Police are investigating a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood that left one man dead. At 3:30 p.m. on Monday, officers responded to the 3300 block of Brighton Road for reports of a gunshot victim. They found a man with gunshot wounds, who was taken to the hospital by EMS...
$2.2M federal grant to advance Duquesne’s new college of osteopathic medicine
The first entering class of students at Duquesne University’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine will be outfitted with devices to aid patient examinations in remote areas under an award from the federal government. Money for the portable ultrasound handheld devices is included in a $2.2 million grant to help finance...
PennDOT reopens Parkway North HOV lanes
The Parkway North high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Ross and Pittsburgh have reopened to traffic, PennDOT announced Saturday afternoon. The Interstate 279 HOV lanes have reopened to traffic in the outbound, or northbound, direction. The lanes were closed beginning Thursday night because of the winter storm. Drivers can check road conditions...
Down time: What to do in the lull between Christmas and New Year’s Eve
’Twas the day after Christmas … You’re off work and the kids are home from school. You’ve visited all your friends and relatives. The kids already are tired of their gifts. Now, you’re just waiting for New Year’s Eve. What to do in the meantime, while school is closed and...
Concrete falls from Downtown Pittsburgh building, police say
A piece of concrete fell from a building under construction in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday and damaged a nearby building, Pittsburgh police said. The concrete piece was part of a building in the 650 block of Smithfield Street, police said. The extent of damage caused by the piece of concrete...
Franco Harris viewing to be held at Acrisure Stadium
Fans, friends and admirers wishing to pay their respects to the late Franco Harris and his family are welcome to attend a public viewing Tuesday at Acrisure Stadium. The viewing will be from 1-5 p.m. at the PNC Champions Club at Gate A, according to a posting by the Tatalovich...
Mt. Washington struggles with rise in car break-ins
After someone broke into Emily Shaheen’s Chevrolet Spark outside her Mt. Washington apartment around Thanksgiving, the marketing director and Point Park University alumnus didn’t fret much. After all, they mostly just scored some loose change. “I didn’t even bother going to the police because there was nothing they were going...
1 person in custody after domestic incident in Mt. Washington
One person was taken into custody after a SWAT team was called Friday morning to a domestic incident on Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh. City police initially responded shortly before 3 a.m. to a home in the 60 block of Harwood Street. A SWAT team was called in when occupants refused...
