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Western Pa. veterans create art for virtual exhibit
The pieces of art were created by heroes. Twelve veterans from the Southwestern Veterans Center are part of the exhibit, “We Are Beautiful Art!” An opening was planned for March at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Downtown, but was canceled because of the pandemic. The 35-piece collection can be viewed...
Nurse says in lawsuit that Allegheny County Jail ordered her to change hair color or be fired
A former nurse at the Allegheny County Jail filed a federal discrimination lawsuit on Thursday, contending that she was ordered to change the color of her red hair or face termination. Angela Sisko, 41, of West Mifflin, includes claims for employment discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and wrongful termination, asserting...
Business, nonprofit players work together on $21M homeless shelter in Pittsburgh
On a January night this year, 887 homeless people were counted in Allegheny County. One hundred sixty-three of them weren’t at a shelter and 76 people were part of families. The numbers are part of the county’s “point-in-time” homeless data required annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
Artist creating huge street mural in Downtown PittsburghVideo
When Jayla Patton was 13 years old, her family’s cable television service got cut off. “The bills were expensive,” said Patton. “My father told me to forget about watching TV and to draw instead. It gave me something to do.” These days, it’s not just a way to pass the...
Point Park freshmen move in for unusual college experience during pandemicVideo
Kristy Thomson drove more than 16 hours from Winfield, Kansas, to help her son move Tuesday into a Point Park University dormitory. For a little peace of mind, she stocked him up with face masks and hand sanitizer. “It’s crazy,” she said. “I can’t believe we’re going through all of...
Pittsburgh councilman to introduce bill that restricts facial recognition use
Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor intends to introduce legislation Tuesday that would regulate the usage of facial recognition and predictive policing technology in the city. “This technology has harmed more people than it has helped,” O’Connor said. Under O’Connor’s legislation, council approval would be needed for the police to use...
Pittsburgh LGBTQ Coalition announces continued activism, will organize Pride 2021Video
A group of Black LGBTQ activists announced Monday they are taking the lead in organizing a Pittsburgh Pride festival next year. They also reaffirmed their commitment to regularly protesting in the city to call attention to racial inequity and outlined demands they have for leaders in the region to address....
Football coaches fear postponement, transfers could doom City League
City League football coaches are worried about losing their season, but they’re also fearful they could lose the entire league. “If we don’t play football this year, we won’t have City League football in a couple of years,” Allderdice coach Jerry Haslett said. Pittsburgh Public Schools’ administration recommended earlier this...
Vandergrift native to compete in virtual ‘East Coast Regional GrandSLAM’
Mariah Passarelli is going to share her story. The Vandergrift native who lives in Downtown Pittsburgh is one of eight people competing in The Moth’s first virtual East Coast Regional “GrandSLAM—A Multi-City Showdown” at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to...
VisitPittsburgh’s new marketing campaign invites people to rediscover the cityVideo
VisitPittsburgh is inviting people to visit Pittsburgh again. A new marketing campaign, “Rediscover Pittsburgh,” aims to drive visitation and encourage local and regional audiences to plan a weekday or weekend getaway right here in Pittsburgh. Via social media, VisitPittsburgh has been highlighting the area’s three rivers, outdoor dining possibilities, museum...
Arts, cultural groups in Southwestern Pa. can apply for new pandemic relief grants
In response to the ongoing impacts of the covid-19 pandemic, a group of 15 foundations and a private Pittsburgh-area donor have announced the Arts|Equity|Reimagined Fundto help regional arts and cultural organizations weather the effects of the shutdown. The fund is open to all groups but “will prioritize small to medium-sized...
Dozens of clergy sex abuse lawsuits filed in Allegheny, Westmoreland courts as possible deadline looms
More than two dozen lawsuits that allege sexual abuses by priests were filed Thursday ahead of what lawyers suggest could be a deadline to file legal action two years after the release of a grand jury report that detailed claims involving Catholic dioceses throughout Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh lawyer Alan Perer filed...
Point Park University implements new safety measures for fall reopeningVideo
Point Park University’s plans for reopening include thorough signage, capacity limits in rooms and elevators and a lot of Plexiglas. As students prepare to return to campus this fall, university leaders have implemented a variety of new measures to promote social distancing, mask-wearing and other safety protocols to prevent the...
Pittsburgh Symphony looks to January return to Heinz Hall
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is planning its return to Heinz Hall in January, but in the meantime will offer a new digital music series free to the public this fall. The digital programming will introduce a “reinvented” 2020-21 season, the symphony’s 125th, taking the place of in-person concerts that have...
Delta Foundation ends probe of former president, cancels Pittsburgh Pride over coronavirus
The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh completed an internal review of its former President Gary Van Horn, who has been charged with numerous counts of forgery and accused of impersonating a first responder. The LGBTQ advocacy group turned over its findings to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office. Delta Foundation spokeswoman...
Allegheny County judge adds protections to moratorium on evictions
Allegheny County Commons Pleas President Judge Kim Berkeley Clark issued an order Friday protecting renters from eviction for the rest of the month. The temporary order covers county residents not protected by Gov. Tom Wolf’s moratorium on evictions during the covid-19 pandemic. The governor’s executive order does not impact evictions...
Jail Oversight Board to review housing policies for transgender inmates
For years, the Allegheny County Jail has been subject to criticism for how it houses transgender inmates, and it currently is defending a lawsuit filed over the issue in 2017. On Thursday, members of the Jail Oversight Board agreed to begin a review of the facility’s classification process for transgender...
Resident artists to take on leading roles for Pittsburgh Opera
The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly hard on performing artists, wiping out gigs for thousands of singers, actors, dancers and musicians. There is one group of singers who will benefit however — this year’s resident artists for the Pittsburgh Opera. Often relegated to supporting roles, the 2020-21 resident artists will...
Water main break on Penn Avenue in Downtown repaired, street remains closed
Temporary repairs to a waterline along Penn Avenue in Downtown that burst early Friday morning have been completed, according to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. But Penn Avenue between Ninth and 10th streets will remain closed to traffic until later in the day, PWSA spokesman Nick Letzkus said. “We’re...
Port Authority reports 5 more covid-19 cases
Five more Port Authority of Allegheny County employees have tested positive for covid-19, spokesman Jim Ritchie said. The new cases bring the number of covid-19 cases involving Port Authority employees to 37. Last week, Port Authority recorded three covid-19 cases. Three of this week’s cases involved bus drivers based in...
Registration open for 2021 Pittsburgh Marathon
Registration is open for the 2021 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. “We’re excited to get people back to the start line in May,” said Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R, the organization that puts together the Pittsburgh Marathon each year. “Hopefully, we are able to do that. Registration has been open...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust continues online programs, reopening plans
When will patrons be able to return to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District for live music, theater and other entertainment? While the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust does not have a date to resume in-person programs, it is “working with national tours and presenters to realign all 2020 season programs into the 2021 calendar...
Heinz History Center is part of national collaboration for ‘Made By Us’ initiative
When Senator John Heinz History Center learned about the chance to collaborate with other museums to present U.S. history — geared to the younger generation, giving them a platform to express their thoughts — the center’s president and CEO, Andy Masich, jumped at the opportunity. The history center has teamed...
‘A Virtual Ice Cream Social’ will bring the cool treat to your computer screenVideo
Here’s the scoop on A Virtual Ice Cream Social. The online ice cream celebration, adapted for the coronavirus pandemic, will feature five area sweet-treat experts performing live demonstrations, sharing recipes and dishing out tips. The event is being held via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Aug. 23. A Virtual Ice...
Pittsburgh CLO postpones live shows, plans virtual ‘Christmas Carol’
Pittsburgh CLO has postponed all scheduled in-person performances until 2021, citing “uncertainties and risks related to the ongoing health crisis.” Postponed shows includes the previously scheduled fall Kara Cabaret productions of “Dixie’s Tupperware Party” and “Untitled.” The annual production of “A Musical Christmas Carol” at the Byham Theater will be...
