New baby lion cub born at Pittsburgh Zoo & AquariumVideo
There’s a new little roar at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: A lion cub has been born. Zoo officials said the female African lion was born April 5 to the zoo’s female Scarlett and male Hondo. The parents are both 9 years old, which means they’re in their prime. Both...
Southwest Airlines bans humanoid robots from flying in new policy
If you wanted to bring a human-like robot on your next Southwest flight, that plan has been grounded. Southwest Airlines just updated its travel policy to prohibit passengers from bringing humanoid or animal-like robots onto flights — both in the cabin and as checked baggage, USA Today reported. The policy...
Pa. Turnpike unveils veterans-only parking spots at all service plazas
Veterans will now have dedicated parking spaces at all 17 service plazas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The dedicated parking spots — two at each plaza — are for customers who have served in the U.S. military, according to a Monday announcement by the Turnpike Commission. Veterans do not need a...
Morning Roundup: 2 men injured in Wilkinsburg shooting; candidate reveals cancer diagnosis
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 19: 2 men injured in Wilkinsburg shooting Two men were injured with gunshot wounds early Tuesday morning in a Wilkinsburg shooting. One man was shot in his arm, and the other was shot in his arm and...
2nd eaglet dies at Glen Hazel
The second eaglet at the Pittsburgh Glen Hazel eagle nest died early Monday morning, according to a PixCams update posted to Facebook. The second eaglet, referred to as GH3, came after the death of the first eaglet on Sunday, referred to as GH4. Both were “presenting with possible signs of...
Glen Hazel eaglet dies following signs of illness
One of the eaglets in the Glen Hazel nest died, according to a PixCams update posted over the weekend to Facebook. Carol Holmgren with Tamarack Wildlife Center told TribLive news partner WTAE that the eaglet, referred to as GH4, died Sunday morning. Holmgren is the center’s executive director and a...
Prantl’s owner responds to health department consumer alert
Joe Cugliari, owner and president of Prantl’s Bakery, issued a statement following the Allegheny Health Department’s consumer alert regarding the bakery’s Walnut Street location in Shadyside. According to the department’s Thursday report, the bakery had a presence of rodent droppings on multiple surfaces, damaged exterior walls, soiled food equipment, old...
Morning Roundup: Cooling centers activated; police search for Homewood shooting suspect
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 18: Cooling centers activated amid heat wave Five cooling centers have been activated “due to the expected heat wave,” according to Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation. In social media posts, CitiParks said the cooling centers, located at healthy...
Dozens of empty Waymos circle Atlanta neighborhood
A group of Waymos — the driverless robotaxis being launched in cities across the United States — have been invaded an Atlanta neighborhood over the last two weeks. And the numbers of cars have been multiplying, according to residents. Dozens of empty Waymos invaded an Atlanta neighborhood and circled a...
Penn State officially licensed graduation bobbleheads launch in limited edition series
For Penn State University graduates celebrating their new diplomas, an officially licensed Nittany Lions Graduation Bobblehead is now available for purchase. The Penn State-themed collectible is part of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Graduation Bobblehead Series, according to an announcement released Friday. The limited edition bobblehead features...
Pittsburgh Zoo to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is set to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo. Frankie, Pittsburgh’s 7-year-old male western lowland gorilla, will head to Boston. In exchange, Boston will send 33-year-old Little Joe the silverback back to Pittsburgh, the zoo announced. Born at the Pittsburgh Zoo in 2018 to female...
New Playa Bowls location to open in Bakery Square
Playa Bowls will officially open in Bakery Square this week. One of the nation’s largest açai shop franchises, Playa Bowls’ latest Pittsburgh location will open at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The first 50 guests in line will receive a free bowl and Playa Bowls T-shirt, according to the announcement. “We’re...
Faces of the Valley: Local counselor starts wellness initiative for mental health education
As a school counselor, David Heavner sees firsthand the mental health issues students deal with, including anxiety and depression, that are part of what he calls a growing mental health crisis. Heavner, 54, of Buffalo Township wrote a book and founded a wellness venture company called Through Service We Grow...
Could hantavirus spark the next pandemic? Pittsburgh doctors explain
In the wake of a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, some people have fears the virus could spark another pandemic similar to covid-19. As conflicting claims spread online, Pittsburgh medical experts say it’s important to separate fear from fact. So what exactly is hantavirus, and should people be...
April Barton reappointed as dean of Duquesne University law school
April Barton has been reappointed as dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University. Duquesne University President Ken Gormley reappointed her “during a period of strong momentum and national recognition for the school.” Barton became dean in 2019, and the school recently climbed seven spots and...
TikTok plea incites potential bid to save Spirit Airlines
There could still be hope for Spirit Airlines. On Saturday, the discount airline with its signature yellow planes announced it was shutting down. The closure left all flights canceled and customer service no longer available. Some passengers arrived Saturday for flights and were stunned to find them canceled, while workers...
2 people killed in 5-car crash on Fort Duquesne Bridge
Two people were killed Wednesday in a five-vehicle crash on the approach to the Fort Duquesne Bridge in Pittsburgh shortly before the beginning of rush hour. One of the vehicles careened off the roadway onto Reedsdale Street on the North Side at 3 p.m. A man was ejected from the...
McDonald’s to debut new refreshers, crafted sodas, beaded drink carriers this week
New refreshers and crafted sodas launch at McDonald’s starting Wednesday. There are six options in the new lineup of drinks, according to an announcement. Three will be refreshers and three will be crafted sodas. Here are the specifics:Strawberry Watermelon Refresher* blends sweet strawberry and watermelon flavors with a lemonade base,...
Breeze Airways offers new flights out of Pittsburgh International Airport
Breeze Airways will now offer a multi-route expansion out of Pittsburgh International Airport — bringing nonstop service to Cancún, Mexico, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as well as Vero Beach, Fla. Service to Vero Beach will begin Oct. 1, and flights to Cancun and Punta Cana will begin Jan. 7,...
Pittsburgh Phipps family connected to Kentucky Derby win
Golden Tempo’s Kentucky Derby win came with a Pittsburgh connection. The champion thoroughbred is owned by St. Elias Stable and Phipps Stable, USA Today reported. Ogden Phipps, who spoke at Saturday night’s Kentucky Derby news conference, pointed out his five sisters, three children, nieces and nephews standing behind him, according...
Century III Mall site demolition wrapping up soon, Zappala says
Approximately 90% of the former Century III Mall site has been demolished, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said this week. “We’ve got one building that I’m familiar with (at) Century III that is not down,” he said. “The other structures have been taken down, so that aspect...
Zappala threatens charges against bank linked to problematic West Mifflin apartment complex
After 14 months with little progress addressing deteriorating living conditions at the Mon View Heights housing complex in West Mifflin, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said he is prepared to take a more aggressive approach. The complex, which has failed repeated inspections, is infested with raccoons, skunks,...
On social media, concerns and questions arise about a U.S. military draft
Since the U.S. and Israel launched war on Iran, concerns have been cropping up on social media that the country’s first military draft since 1973 could return. Popular influencers like Spencer Hunt have been expressing such worries. A March TikTok post on the topic by Hunt (@spencewuah) — which garnered...
Some Pittsburgh road closures persist after NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh is over, but some roads remain closed as crews tear down the infrastructure set up during the three-day event. By May 11, things should be back to normal. There are three phases of road closures left in the initial six-phase plan that was announced...
Families make memories together at NFL Draft
Gail Friedman likely would not have attended the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh if it weren’t for her grandkids. “I’m not very sports-oriented, but I wanted to come because it’s Pittsburgh,” said Friedman, 77, of Mt. Lebanon. “I probably would not have come on my own, but because of their enthusiasm,...
