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Pittsburgh’s URA to receive $62.5M from city to help fund housing programs
Pittsburgh City Council approved a plan Tuesday to provide $62.5 million to the Urban Redevelopment Authority to help fund affordable housing programs. This comes despite concerns from several council members about the financial impact on the city and the URA’s lack of a spending plan. “All of us have some...
40 years on, Marshall Crenshaw rates Pittsburgh as a career highlightVideo
Singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw is calling his current tour “40 Years in Showbiz!” The exclamation point indicates he’s still excited to be out there doing what he started doing in the clubs of New York City in the early 1980s. “I just like the sound of saying it’s a 40th anniversary...
Man seriously injured in Downtown Pittsburgh stabbing
A man was seriously injured after being stabbed Monday afternoon in Downtown Pittsburgh. The stabbing happened around 1:20 p.m. in the area of Smithfield Street and Seventh Avenue, police said. Police said they found a man who had been stabbed in the chest. He was taken to a hospital and...
Wilkinsburg man sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting off-duty Pittsburgh officer
A Wilkinsburg man will spend life in prison without the chance of parole for killing an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer in Homewood in 2019. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski on Monday morning sentenced Christian Bey, 34, to the mandatory life sentence for first-degree murder in front of...
Police: 18 drug arrests made in Downtown Pittsburgh in last 10 days
Pittsburgh police said they have arrested 18 people on drug charges in Downtown Pittsburgh since June 28. Officials said Narcotics & Vice detectives have been investigating multiple drug trafficking complaints stemming from Downtown, leading to the arrests. The majority of the arrests have resulted in felony charges for drug delivery...
NLRB orders reinstatement of 4 Pittsburgh Starbucks baristas fired for union organizing
Starbucks illegally fired four baristas in Pittsburgh who supported unionization according to a National Labor Relations Board decision that ordered their reinstatement. In a June 30 ruling, NLRB administrative law judge Robert Ringler found that Starbucks management had repeatedly engaged in anti-union activity at four of the company’s Pittsburgh locations...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 7-9
We’ve made it to the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Liberty Mile The Fleet Feet Liberty Mile is on Friday in Downtown. More than 1,500 runners are expected to participate in this evening race and compete for more than $23,000 in prize money. The first heat starts...
Inflatable domed structure in Pittsburgh ‘Architects of Air: Daedalum’ is an immersive experience
Cavernous domes, enchanting tunnels and captivating pods are located inside the multipeaked structure that’s situated in The Backyard, the summer arts park at the corner of Eighth Street and Penn Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. The exhibition is dubbed “Architects of Air: Daedalum.” The inflatable sculpture, known as a luminarium, was...
Anthrocon chooses Pittsburgh-based Rabbit Wranglers as its beneficiary
Most people have spotted a bunny in their yard, and most of those are wild rabbits. Next time, look a little closer. The animal might be a domestic breed, and the organization to call if you spot one is Rabbit Wranglers. “We get calls all the time from people about...
Pittsburgh hiring private security for July 4 celebrations at Point State Park
Pittsburgh will use a private security company for bag checks at its annual Fourth of July celebrations at Point State Park, according to a spokesperson for the mayor. The city is responsible for security at the state park during the Fourth of July event, said Olga George, a spokesperson for...
Pittsburgh’s July Fourth celebration features Clarks, fireworks and more
The city of Pittsburgh will light up the stage before it illuminates the sky on the Fourth of July on Tuesday. Four hours of entertainment are planned to precede the Zambelli fireworks show on the river near Point State Park. There will be other programming, as well as events at...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 30-July 2
It’s the first weekend of July. Some people will have a four-day weekend with the July 4 holiday on Tuesday. We know there will be fireworks and furries with the Anthrocon convention — but here are some other ways to spend it. Fridays at the Frick Monthly outdoor concerts return...
Anthrocon attendees have added concerns with heat and smoke combination
Wearing a 30- to 50- pound fur suit in temperatures in the mid-80s with high humidity can be uncomfortable enough. Add in the smoke from the Canadian wildfires, and breathing can be a challenge. “There is always a concern about inclement weather of every type,” said John “KP” Cole of Orlando,...
They’re back: Furries frenzy arrives in Pittsburgh
Instead of the Kaufmann’s Clock, Pittsburgh will have a new meeting spot this weekend — “Meet me at Anthrocon Avenue and Furry Way.” The Downtown intersection of Penn Avenue and 10th Street has been renamed in honor of the annual Anthrocon convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Every...
Pogopalooza’s high jump sets world records in Market Square
Pogopalooza returned to Pittsburgh this weekend for an active showcase of the world championships of pogo sticking. The main events began Friday, June 23, with the high jump competition. Spectators gathered at Market Square to watch the athletes run their practice jumps. Pogopalooza has been touring cities for the past...
Pittsburgh’s Ritual House starts summer with new, lighter dishes
Ritual House, which opened in February in the Union Standard Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, served up a new menu on Wednesday. The plan is to change up the offerings seasonally. Executive chef Edwin Smith and pastry sous chef Zoe Peckich have brought their American cooking styles and modernized dishes with...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 23-25
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Art appreciation The Ohringer gallery in Braddock will host an exhibition featuring the work of artist Cue Perry. It runs Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 640 Braddock Ave. It will be Perry’s first solo exhibition. The works...
Homeless shelter at Smithfield United Church of Christ to close
Ally Cunha has “no clue” where she’ll stay after Tuesday night. For the last several weeks, the 18-year-old has been sleeping at the Smithfield United Church of Christ shelter. The shelter was scheduled to close on Tuesday. “It’s difficult, but we’ll figure it out,” she said as she sat outside...
Scenes from Juneteenth at Point State Park
The Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth celebration was held Monday at Point State Park. Juneteenth is a federal holiday recognizing the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. It became a national holiday in 2021. Juneteenth marks the final abolition of slavery, which happened in Galveston, Texas, two months...
Juneteenth celebration to include fireworks despite questions surrounding security at Point State Park
The Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh will conclude with fireworks Monday night after weeks of questions surrounding security at Point State Park for the fireworks show, officials said. “We expect the fireworks to happen tonight. Everything should be in place,” said Wesley Robinson, a spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 16-19
We’ve reached the weekend. Father’s Day is Sunday, and for some it’s a long weekend with Juneteenth on Monday. Here are some ways to spend it if you aren’t attending one of the two sold-out Taylor Swift concerts. Juneteenth The annual Juneteenth celebration is Friday through Monday in Point State...
Juneteenth in Pittsburgh and beyond: What you need to know
On Monday, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Organizations around Pittsburgh are throwing parties to celebrate the occasion and the continuous battle for equality. “Juneteenth is America’s second Independence Day,” said William B. Marshall, organizer for the Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration. “It represents...
Pittsburgh officials prepare for crowds, heavy traffic ahead of Taylor Swift, Juneteenth
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials Wednesday said they’re prepared for large crowds, heavy traffic and road closures as Juneteenth celebrations and Taylor Swift stadium concerts are expected to bring thousands to the city this weekend. “Our public safety bureaus have been working very closely with the organizers of both Juneteenth and...
Artist listens to inner voice through exhibit at Three Rivers Arts Festival
Through the silence, Laurie Shapiro still hears the message. Shapiro, who lives with a genetic condition causing her to progressively go deaf, often listens to her inner world. “I don’t always hear the outside world,” said Shapiro, a Carnegie Mellon University graduate who lives in Los Angeles. “But I hear...
2 men convicted in Downtown Pittsburgh killing of 18-month-old
De’Avry Thomas was a happy toddler. “He never really cried,” said Khalil G. Darden, Jr., 22, of Pittsburgh, the boy’s godfather. “He always wanted to have fun. He was always smiling.” De’Avry just 18 months old, was killed in a drive-by shooting Downtown over Memorial Day Weekend in 2022. On...
