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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...
Larry Scirotto sworn in as Pittsburgh’s police chief
Larry Scirotto on Wednesday was formally sworn in as Pittsburgh’s 55th police chief. Scirotto has been serving as acting chief since Mayor Ed Gainey nominated him for the position last month. City Council unanimously confirmed his appointment weeks after he was nominated. A Pittsburgh native, Scirotto, 49, retired from the...
Picklesburgh moves venue as popularity grows in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s most popular pickle party is moving across Downtown this year to accommodate the festival’s growing crowds. Picklesburgh is moving to the Boulevard of the Allies for its 2023 festival, according to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. The iconic 35-foot Heinz pickle balloon will fly over PPG Plaza, next to the...
Pittsburgh Film Office and Pittsburgh Public Theater launch training partnership Create PA
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis walked to the podium, mentioned the word “persistence” and looked directly at Dawn M. Keezer. “When you look up that word in the dictionary you will see a picture of Dawn Keezer,” Davis said Wednesday morning inside the O’Reilly Theater, Downtown, referring to the Pittsburgh...
2nd mini-golf venue putting for dough in Strip District
A two-block radius in the Strip District is now home to not one, but two indoor mini-golf venues that promise a fresh take on the game paired with upscale fare. Puttshack officially opened its location at the Strip District Terminal on Wednesday morning, around a quarter mile from Puttery Pittsburgh,...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 2-4
It’s the first weekend of June. Before you leave the house, plan accordingly because there are several big events happening in the city. Here are some ways to spend it. Beers of the Burgh The ninth annual Beers of the Burgh Festival is Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in...
Pittsburgh Pride celebrates 50 years
This is a milestone weekend for the Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ community. Fifty years ago, 50 members marched from Market Square to Schenley Park in commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. The date was June 17, 1973. It will always be remembered as Pittsburgh’s first Pride Parade, according to QBurgh, a source...
Blawnox artist hopes sculpture for Three Rivers Arts Festival gets people to hear the conversation
Inside a black tent at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, you can hear jabbering. The sound is somewhat muffled, but the talking heads seem to be screaming, talking over one another. They are representative of how we think we are really listening to someone, but we have no...
64th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival continues to evolve
If you’re planning on venturing into Downtown Pittsburgh for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, it’s best to plan accordingly. The festival coincides with so many happenings Downtown this weekend — from Pittsburgh Pride Revolution: NO FEAR to “The Little Mermaid” in concert at Heinz Hall to concerts from...
Officials seek beds for people displaced from Smithfield Shelter in Pittsburgh
Allegheny County officials on Wednesday said they are working to provide additional resources and alternate shelter spaces for the people who have been using the Smithfield United Church of Christ temporary overnight shelter, which will close by the end of June. The shelter typically is open only during the winter...
Pittsburgh police seek man with medical issues missing since late April
The Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit is seeking the public’s help in its search for a man who has been missing for more than a month and is considered at risk because of medical issues. Curtis Anthony Howard, 62, is 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs 215 pounds, has black/gray...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 26-29
It is Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Here are some ways to spend it — a three-day weekend for some. Submarine event The Carnegie Science Center will host a Submarine Memorial on USS Requin from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday...
Larry Scirotto confirmed as new Pittsburgh police chief
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Larry Scirotto as the city’s new police chief. Mayor Ed Gainey nominated the veteran Pittsburgh police officer early this month. Scirotto, 49, retired from the Pittsburgh police in 2018 as an assistant chief after serving in various roles, from being an officer in...
