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Wilkinsburg shooting victim identified, police seek tips from public
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting Sunday night in Wilkinsburg. Allegheny County Police, responding to a 911 call for shots fired shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Franklin Avenue, said they found evidence of a shooting and learned that an adult male was taken...
First civilians leave Mariupol steel plant, hundreds remainVideo
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — People fleeing besieged Mariupol described weeks of bombardments and deprivation as they arrived Monday in Ukrainian-held territory, where officials and relief workers anxiously awaited the first group of civilians freed from a steel plant that is the last redoubt of Ukrainian fighters in the devastated port city....
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
WASHINGTON — Rioters who smashed their way into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, succeeded — at least temporarily — in delaying the certification of Joe Biden’s election to the White House. Hours before, Rep. Jim Jordan had been trying to achieve the same thing. Texting with then-White House...
3-car crash on Pa. Turnpike in Penn Township sends 1 to hospital
One person was taken by ambulance to a local hospital after a three-car wreck Sunday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Penn Township, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatch supervisor. The crash was reported at about 9:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the turnpike at mile marker 61,...
Monday is deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania primary
Monday is the final day to register to vote in Pennsylvania’s May 17 primary. Those who wish to vote in the election and are not previously registered must complete a registration application by Monday. Applications may be completed online through a site maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of State or...
Lower Burrell considers recreation area for 90 acres it owns along Dutchman RunVideo
Lower Burrell is exploring outdoor recreational facilities for a proposed park on undeveloped property along Dutchman Run. The city bought the 90 acres for $24,500 in 1967 from an area couple. The property has sat undeveloped for decades. “When we first walked it, it was clear that the potential there...
Shooting at bar in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood sends 3 to hospital
Three people were in stable condition after a shooting late Saturday at a bar in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood, according to a city Public Safety spokeswoman. The shooting was reported at 11:45 p.m. at Zano’s Pub House in the 3800 block of Acorn Street. An initial investigation by city police revealed...
Police: Suspect in custody after domestic dispute leads to fatal Hill District stabbing
A female suspect is in custody after a stabbing left a male victim dead early Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, according to city police. Police said Angela Stewart, 34, was charged with homicide and is being held at the Allegheny County Jail. The stabbing was reported shortly after 4 a.m....
Runners, spectators return to city streets for 2022 Pittsburgh MarathonVideo
Marathon mania was unleashed in Pittsburgh this weekend. The full 26.2-mile race and 13.1-mile half-marathon kicked off about 7 a.m. Sunday under cloudy skies that turned to rainy, soggy conditions about an hour into the race. But that didn’t dampen the spirit of runners. Many said they were thrilled the...
2 Democrats, 3 Republicans vying for outgoing U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb’s seat in Congress
Two Democrats and three Republicans are vying for their parties’ nominations in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb in the 17th Congressional District, which includes Beaver County and parts of Butler and Allegheny counties. Lamb, a Democrat from Mt. Lebanon, is vying for a seat in the U.S....
New housing development approved in Hempfield
Hempfield supervisors have OK’d plans to bring 76 new homes to the northern part of the township. The development, which received conditional approval, will be located at the corner of Blank School Road and Harvey Avenue, across the street from the Hannastown Golf Club. “It’s a great piece of property...
Cash bail system reform being explored in Pennsylvania
Muhammad Ali Nasir was 16 when Pittsburgh police charged him with adult crimes, leading initially to him being held in jail after a magistrate set bail bonds that totaled $100,000. Last week, the Homewood man told members of the Pennsylvania state House Democratic Policy Committee he ultimately was found not...
Police seek help to ID suspect who dragged Whitehall officer with car
Allegheny County Police are asking for help to identify a suspect accused of dragging a Whitehall police officer with a vehicle during a traffic stop early Saturday. The suspect is described as a middle-aged, heavy-set black man who is possibly from the McKeesport area. The vehicle involved,a gray 2018 Chrysler...
Why independents can’t vote for candidates this May, and the push to change that
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — When Diana Dakey registered to vote in Pennsylvania, she chose to tick the box that would leave her without...
Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh return for 5th season of sightseeing tours
A brand-new boat joins two others for the fifth season of Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh, a company that offers sightseeing tours on their unusual little boats on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers. They’re recognizable by their thatched roofs and bamboo poles gliding along the river, like a floating Hawaiian-style hut....
Affordable housing still a problem for some in Pittsburgh area despite remedy efforts, experts say
Sarah Murphy said she’s struggled to find decent housing for most of her life. Now, as a mother, Murphy said she’s trying to find housing that is safe for her son, but also affordable. She said that’s a challenge in Allegheny County, particularly as a renter with poor credit who...
1 fatality reported in Butler County home fire
One person has died in a mobile home fire Saturday morning in Butler County, a county 911 supervisor has confirmed. Firefighters were dispatched at about 5:30 a.m. to the blaze in the a mobile home along Rustic Ridge Road in Summit Township, according to Bryan Powell, chief of the Lick...
Whitehall officer struck, dragged by vehicle during traffic stop
A Whitehall Borough police officer was injured after being struck and dragged by a vehicle early Saturday. The officer was conducting a traffic stop at 3:44 a.m. on Clairton Boulevard (Route 51) near Beall Drive, in the vicinity of Baldwin High School. The department posted of the incident on their...
Steelers take Georgia WR George Pickens with 2nd-round pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers have developed a pattern for building their wide receiver corps. They stuck to that script Friday. The Steelers chose Georgia’s George Pickens with their second-round pick, marking the fifth time over the past six drafts the Steelers took a wide receiver between the Nos. 49-66 selections. One...
Consensus among Steelers fans is Kenny Pickett is a good pick
On a sunny Friday afternoon on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, where folks were congregating not far from Heinz Field, it was just about impossible to find a Steelers fan whose disposition didn’t match the weather the day after the first round of the NFL draft. Among those from around the area...
Pittsburgh Marathon, Pitt commencement ceremonies to impact weekend traffic
Staffing shortages mean the extra Port Authority of Allegheny County service that Pittsburgh Marathon runners and spectators have enjoyed in the past might not be available this weekend as the races return for the first time in two years. “In previous years, Port Authority has provided extra service to assist...
Port Authority extends free light-rail service between Pittsburgh’s Downtown, North Shore
Port Authority of Allegheny County board members on Friday approved a funding agreement to extend free fares for light-rail rides between Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Downtown. The free fares have been in place for several years, but used to be subsidized by non-transit groups. From 2015 through 2020, free T...
Corman vows to undo Wolf administration plans to toll bridges to fund repairs
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jake Corman pushed back on the Wolf administration’s plans to toll nine bridges across the state and called on the governor to halt the process, while also promising to undo the process if he is elected. “We have a transportation issue we need to resolve in Pennsylvania,...
Probation ordered for Mt. Pleasant man who said teen bullying led to revenge porn
A Mt. Pleasant man told a judge Friday he posted nude pictures of a former girlfriend to the internet because she and her friends bullied him years earlier while in high school. Frank Sebek II, 25, was ordered to serve three years on probation as part of a plea deal...
A complete guide to the May 17 primary
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. More than a few things have changed since Pennsylvanians last went to the polls. Your congressional and legislative districts might be...
