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3 injured in fight involving a machete in Pittsburgh’s Fineview neighborhood
Three people were hurt in a fight involving a machete on Sunday afternoon in Fineview neighborhood in Pittsburgh’s North Side, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Officers from Zone 1 responded to the fight on Graib Street around 3:50 p.m. According to police, a man suffered a laceration to an arm,...
2 stabbed in Perry South neighborhood
Two women were hospitalized early Sunday morning as a result of stab wounds in the Pittsburgh Perry South neighborhood, Pittsburgh police said. The victims, who were not identified, were found on the street outside 30 Strauss St., shortly after 1:15 a.m., police said. One woman who was stabbed in her...
Pitt professor sues school, claiming retaliation by dean over views on Gaza
A University of Pittsburgh professor is suing the school and his dean, alleging he was removed from running the Center for Urban Education over his support for Palestinians. T. Elon Dancy II, an education professor, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Pittsburgh on Thursday against Pitt and Eboni M....
Carnegie Mellon study exposes gaps in AI’s self-awareness
For the average person, artificial intelligence chatbots are a quick and easy way to find a trivia fact, homemade cookie recipe or even sample emails to send to your boss. But as this technology becomes widespread — infiltrating jobs and government offices — people do not realize the faults in...
Pittsburgh police reveal location, timing of North Side sexual assaults
Pittsburgh police on Friday said the string of sexual assaults they’re investigating on the North Side occurred overnight this summer around the East Ohio Street business district. Police previously had not publicly narrowed down the location or divulged the timing of the assaults. The attacks occurred “roughly between 1 and...
Pittsburgh man accused of stealing nearly $400k from his ailing grandma
A Pittsburgh man stole nearly $400,000 from his incapacitated grandmother while neglecting to pay the Monroeville nursing home where she lived, according to prosecutors. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office claims William Mason, 45, leveraged his power of attorney from 2020 to 2024 to cover bills, buy booze, rent hotels...
2 hurt as PRT bus, car collide in Strip District
Two people were taken to the hospital Friday morning with minor injuries after a crash involving a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus and a sedan in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Authorities say the collision happened at the intersection of 26th Street and Liberty Avenue around 8:55 a.m. The bus, an 87-Friendship, was...
115-year-old home in Lawrenceville on the market for $800K
Historic charm meets modern luxury is how Racheallee Lacek describes a home built in 1910 in the heart of Lawrenceville. The single-family residence at 4232 Sherrod Street is on the market for $799,000. The two-story brick Colonial is located near UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and not far from major...
Highmark operating income hits $121M in 1st half, propelled by covid funds, efficiency gains
Highmark Health, the Pittsburgh-based parent company of Highmark insurance and Allegheny Health Network, posted operating income of $121 million through the first half of the year, with solid performances from its main divisions. That’s a marked decline, though, from the same time in 2024, when Highmark reported a $307 million...
Annual Kickoff and Rib Festival returns to North Shore
The Kickoff and Rib Festival returns to Acrisure Stadium to fire up football season with ribs, music, and tailgate fun. Twelve nationally recognized rib vendors will be featured along with free concerts. The festival runs during Labor Day weekend and is presented by I.C. Light. The PA Pork Council will...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 22-24
Summer vacation is coming to an end — if it hasn’t already — even if it’s still blazing hot outside. Get some family time in with these events around Pittsburgh this weekend. Pittsburgh Water Lantern Festival This festival is both a fun and a meaningful experience for attendees. Held at...
Morning Roundup: Duquesne Light delays storm-response meeting; police warn of sexual assaults in North Side
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Aug. 21: Duquesne Light delays storm-response meeting Duquesne Light representatives backed out of a scheduled appearance Wednesday before Allegheny County Council’s storm response committee, drawing the ire of state Rep. Abigail Salisbury. The utility had a 5 p.m....
Pittsburgh police probe videos of people taping mice to fireworks, then lighting them
Pittsburgh police are looking for individuals who duct-taped mice to fireworks before igniting the devices, then posted videos of the rodents’ deaths to social media. The police bureau announced Wednesday it was aware of the animal cruelty acts and an accompanying social-media post. Detectives said they have recovered a plastic...
Carnegie Mellon president discusses finances ahead of town halls
Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian announced Wednesday that he will hold two town halls next month as he detailed the university’s financial status in a letter to students and faculty. “These forums will allow me and our leadership team to share more about the university’s short-term plans and long-term...
Woman identified who died after a fire at Brighton Heights senior apartment complex
The woman who died following a fire Tuesday night at a senior apartment complex in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood has been identified. The victim was Linda M. McCallister, 70, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Firefighters responded to the blaze at 8:15 p.m. at Riverview Manor along Letort...
Body of woman found in Monongahela River earlier this month identified
The body of a woman recovered from the Monongahela River on Aug. 12 has been identified. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said the deceased person was 24-year-old Amelie Umurerwa from Forest Hills. The report released Tuesday evening does not state cause or manner of death. First responders were River Rescue...
Riverhounds announce planned expansion to stadium on Pittsburgh’s South ShoreVideo
Paul Heisley had a vision in 1999. It was not only to bring professional soccer to Pittsburgh but give it a home that would be a center for the sport in the city. He had blueprints. Even a place on the Monongahela River in Homestead to make his vision a...
Police arrest Monroeville man in Downtown Pittsburgh daylight shooting
A Monroeville man has been arrested for wounding two people earlier this month in a daylight shooting in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Pittsburgh police say Jaraye McLaughlin, 28, opened fire Aug. 1 near the end of the work day on Penn Avenue, near the Barcelona Wine Bar. A woman was...
Guns found after carjacking lead to charges in East Liberty mass shooting
Clues from a teenager’s June arrest in an armed carjacking case have led Pittsburgh police to charge him in connection with a mass shooting in East Liberty days earlier. Aaron Reddix, 16, of McKees Rocks was charged Friday with four counts of attempted homicide stemming from the shooting just before...
Pittsburgh council members slam contract with city vendor for vehicle repairs amid $400K dispute
On Friday, Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler left her Grant Street office, hopped in her vehicle and took a field trip to the city’s maintenance garage in the Strip District. She was being blamed for delays in trash collection and wanted to see for herself what all the fuss was about....
Is Pittsburgh ready for Savannah Bananas? Things to know before a winner comes to PNC Park
There’s a hot ticket this weekend at PNC Park. Nope, it isn’t Bob Nutting bobblehead night. Nor is it Beyoncé to make up for the canceled August 2023 show. It’s not the Pirates, who are on the road for a series at Fenway Park in Boston. While they’re away, it’s...
Lawyer for accused PNC Bank swindler says client has started to repay $27M
A New York tech company founder who PNC claims defrauded it of over $27 million has started to chip away at his balance, but the bank has doubts a full payoff is possible without court intervention. “We still don’t have a very clear picture of whether this is a truly...
6 injured when empty vehicle drifts into East Liberty crowd
Six people were hurt, three seriously, when an unoccupied car drifted into a crowd Sunday evening at a festival in East Liberty, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to Broad Street at Centre Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. Witnesses told first responders that there...
Bystanders restrain driver after fatal collision with pedestrian in Pittsburgh’s Bluff neighborhood
A Pittsburgh man died after being hit by a pickup truck in the city’s Bluff neighborhood shortly before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, according to city police. First responders found the man at Vine Street and Fifth Avenue with a significant head injury, police said. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said...
2 Pittsburgh residents accused of sexually exploiting children after FBI investigation
Two Pittsburgh residents have been indicted on federal charges of sexually exploiting children, authorities announced Friday. Karen R. Allen, 37, and James Clark, 38 were named in the six-count indictment. Authorities said Allen and Clark coerced a minor on multiple occasions in August 2024 to engage in sexually explicit conduct...
