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The Shrines of Pittsburgh are spiritual treasures rich in historyVideo
They are holy places rich with history, decorated with magnificent relics, larger-than-life paintings, spiritual steps, embellished stained glass windows and massive domes that can be spotted from miles away. Five Catholic churches — St. Anthony Chapel on Troy Hill, St. Nicholas in Millvale, St. Patrick and St. Stanislaus Kostka Church...
Great Allegheny Passage, named 20 years ago, continues to grow in popularity, importanceVideo
The task of naming the network of trails stretching from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md., was brought up at an initial planning meeting in the mid-1990s. Ideas were thrown out. But naming something that didn’t yet exist took a backseat to the actual work, Linda McKenna Boxx said. “Let’s see if...
Tom Savini shares injury photos after being hit by a car
Special effects legend Tom Savini shared an update on his condition Saturday after being hit by a car. The Pittsburgh native posted photos to his verified Twitter account that showed the aftermath of an accident he had been in while riding his bicycle Thursday. Along with the photos of his...
3rd chick arrives in Hays bald eagle nest
A third eaglet has broken out of its shell in a bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood. The fluffy white chick joined its two older siblings before 6 a.m. Saturday, the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania announced. It’s the first time since 2014 that three chicks have been produced...
Pittsburgh man charged in shooting death of woman in Carrick
A Pittsburgh man is charged in the shooting death of a woman early Saturday in the city’s Carrick neighborhood. City police have charged Donte Moss, 41, with criminal homicide, tampering with evidence, illegally possessing a firearm and carrying a firearm without a license. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has...
Pitt virologist discusses vaccine hesitancy, variants, why we may never fully eradicate covid-19Video
Paul Duprex doesn’t fault anyone who’s reluctant to get a covid-19 vaccine. As director of University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research, Duprex has been awed by the collaboration among academic institutions, pharmaceutical giants, public and private funders and scientists around the globe in the race to defeat the novel...
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...
Covid cases surge at Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh on Friday recorded 42 new cases of covid-19 at its Oakland campus since Tuesday. There are now 71 students in isolation, according to the university’s online data dashboard. Eight cases have been identified among faculty and staff. The students’ overall five-day moving average is now 8.6...
Pittsburgh Public Safety director concerned about recent mass shootings in U.S.Video
Within the last 10 days, America has seen two mass shootings: Eight people died in Atlanta and 10 were killed in Boulder, Colo. It’s led President Biden to call for bringing back an assault weapons ban and increasing background checks. Closer to home, Pittsburgh community groups are calling for gun...
Diocese of Pittsburgh to offer in-person and online services for Holy Week
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will offer in-person and online services for Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Bishop David Zubik will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland. He will be joined by Father Kris Stubna, who will serve as the homilist. Easter Mass...
‘Hoping for surprise’: Pitt professor’s spectroscopy technique part of search for life on Mars with Perseverance roverVideo
When Sanford Asher interviewed to join the University of Pittsburgh chemistry faculty in 1979, he gave a presentation on a piece of research he planned to conduct if hired. Asher was working on something called ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy, which uses UV light to excite molecules as a way to determine...
Pittsburgh photographer is The Westmoreland’s new resident artist
Gavin Benjamin, the new artist in residence at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, has found a creative haven in Pittsburgh. The former New York City resident said the Steel City’s affordability gives him the opportunity to live in what he calls “Gavin’s bubble.” “It’s the only place I found...
New street lighting project starting on Walnut Street in Shadyside
A new street lighting system is being installed on Walnut Street in Shadyside, Pittsburgh officials said. The project will consist of 30 new decorative light poles with LED acorn light fixtures replacing the existing lighting and utility poles. Work on the project began on Wednesday and is scheduled to be...
Pittsburgh police investigate East Liberty shooting
One man was shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood Thursday night, according to the city Department of Public Safety. The city’s Shotspotter audio gunshot detection system alerted officers of shots fired near 700 N. Highland Ave. just before 11:30 p.m. Officers found the victim near the intersection...
Medical examiner IDs man killed in Homewood shooting
One man was shot to death and a juvenile was hospitalized Thursday night as a result of shooting in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, Pittsburgh police said. Michael Lyons, 30, of Pittsburgh was pronounced dead at the scene in the area of Frankstown and North Braddock avenues, according to the Allegheny County...
Biden to visit Pittsburgh on Wednesday
President Joe Biden plans to travel to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, where he is expected to unveil his vision for a massive infrastructure bill. The proposal is said to be larger than the $1.9 trillion covid relief package that the Congress passed earlier this month. Biden said in his first press...
Omni William Penn Hotel set to reopen Downtown
It’s no joke. The Omni William Penn Hotel on Grant Street is set to reopen on April Fools’ Day — next Thursday. The historic 105-year-old building has been closed for over a year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Since 1916, the Omni William Penn has hosted Pittsburgh royalty as well...
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital to host vaccine clinic for pregnant women
Pregnant women in the region will be able to get a covid vaccine next week at a clinic at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Oakland. “Getting a vaccine as early as you can in the pregnancy is good,” said Dr. Richard Beigi, the hospital’s president. Beigi said the clinic, set up...
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...
Pittsburgh police: Man dies after being wounded in North Side shooting
A man shot Wednesday night in Pittsburgh’s Perry South neighborhood has died, police said Thursday morning. The shooting happened about 9:30 p.m. on Brightridge Street. Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found a man shot in the head with a possible puncture wound to his chest, said Public Safety...
Rally for Solidarity held in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section
A “Pittsburgh Rally for Solidarity” was held Wednesday in Oakland to protest racism and violence toward the Asian community. A few hundred people participated in the event, which started out at Flagstaff Hill and ended at Schenley Plaza. The event featured several speakers and eight minutes of silence for the...
Kiya Tomlin creates fashion collection for Macy’s Ross Park Mall
Kiya Tomlin shopped at Macy’s growing up in Morristown, N.J. “I am a mall shopper, a department store shopper,” Tomlin, a Pittsburgh-based fashion designer, said Wednesday. “When you wanted something nice you went to Macy’s. Being able to design for the Macy’s customer … I am honored.” Tomlin collaborated with...
Former Pitt employee charged with stealing over 13,000 masks at start of pandemic
The former director of emergency management at the University of Pittsburgh was indicted Tuesday in federal court on charges that he stole thousands of masks from campus at the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic and sold them on his eBay page. Christopher Casamento, 42, of Ross had access to N95...
Covid variant identified on Pitt’s Oakland campus as cases spike
University of Pittsburgh officials confirmed at least one case of the U.K. covid-19 variant has cropped up on campus, something they believe will lead to an uptick in cases that have already spiked in recent days. “We confirmed that the U.K. variant … is present on the Pittsburgh campus,” the...
Anne Feeney memorial concert set for April 3
A special concert celebrating the life of Anne Feeney, the prolific Pittsburgh folk singer-songwriter, has been scheduled for early next month. The Anne Feeney Memorial Concert takes place online on Saturday, April 3 from 3-6 p.m. and features a host of musicians from across the country. Feeney died from complications...
