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Pittsburgh police, first responders ready for Backyard Brawl, holiday weekend
Pittsburgh safety officials say they are ready for the estimated 70,000 fans set to descend on the city’s North Shore on Thursday for the return of the Backyard Brawl. The Pitt-West Virginia rivalry game, the first in more than a decade, will shut down multiple roads around Acrisure Stadium. Police...
Pittsburgh police: Man injured in Spring Garden shooting
A man is in stable condition after a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Spring Garden neighborhood Sunday night, police said. Officers responded shortly after 9 p.m. to the 1100 block of Brabec Street, where they found the man with gunshot wounds to his chest and lower extremities, Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman Cara...
Man dead after crashing into Jersey barrier on North Side
A man was killed Saturday night when his vehicle collided with a Jersey barrier on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 30-year-old Anthony Nsemo of Pittsburgh. Police said Nsemo’s vehicle struck the barrier at the intersection of Ridge and Allegheny avenues shortly after 9...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 26-28
It will be a festive weekend in Pittsburgh, with events celebrating everything from fine art to tiny houses to vegan food. Tiny house roadshow The Reuse Box Truck Roadshow makes a stop from 9 a.m. t0 5 p.m. Saturday at Construction Junction, 214 N. Lexington St., Point Breeze. The event...
Pittsburgh firefighter treated for heat exhaustion at house fire in Allegheny West
A Pittsburgh firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion after battling a fire that broke out early Wednesday at a home in Allegheny West, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. Fire crews responded shortly after 12:40 a.m. to the 900 block of Western Avenue, according to Allegheny County emergency dispatchers. The...
Authorities identify man pulled from Allegheny River
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office on Thursday identified a man found dead in the Allegheny River earlier this week. Dwayne Fletcher, 39, of Braddock, was pronounced dead around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Pittsburgh police responded to the North Shore near Art Rooney Drive around 7 a.m. for a report of...
Concert review: Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett rock PNC Park
Four bands transported PNC Park back to the Three Rivers Stadium era when The Stadium Tour finally came to Pittsburgh on Friday. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Poison, Def Leppard and Motley Crue combined for a raucous six-and-a-half-hour concert that delighted fans both young and old. Multiple bands remarked on...
PNC Park fans love Billy Joel just the way he isVideo
It had been six years since Billy Joel last played a concert at PNC Park when he showed up at Pittsburgh’s baseball palace Thursday night. But Joel hadn’t forgotten what his fans wanted from him and did he ever give it to them. “Good evening Pittsburgh. Long time no see,”...
North Shore prepares for crowds as concerts roll into Pittsburgh
Three major concerts and a Steelers game will bring thousands to Pittsburgh’s North Shore over the next four days, and officials urged everyone planning to converge on the area to plan ahead. Billy Joel performs tonight at PNC Park, followed by Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Joan Jett and others on...
New Penn Brewery owner will keep the classic brews, expand the small batches
Ownership of Penn Brewery has changed hands, but the new owner vows to continue its tradition of producing classic lagers and German beer styles in the 16th-century Bavarian tradition, along with experimental, small-batch brews. A Monday post on the brewery’s Facebook page said, “Penn Brewery’s owners — Sandy Cindrich, Corey...
Andy Warhol’s family plans to auction 10 art school paintings
When Andy Warhol left Pittsburgh for New York City, he traveled lightly. “My uncle left Pittsburgh in 1949 and he didn’t leave with much, just a brown paper bag of clothes and a few of his essentials,” said James Warhola, the son of Warhol’s oldest brother, the late Paul Warhola....
Washington County man accused of rape in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police have arrested a Washington County man accused of rape and assault early Saturday in the city’s North Side. Police said they found Dillon Jolly of South Strabane on Cedar Avenue following a reported sexual assault that occurred in the 600 block of Emlin Street. According to court documents,...
Pittsburgh artist’s work to be featured, raffled at Middle Creek Wildlife Art Show
Sheree Daugherty has been drawing animals since before she began grade school. “I drew stacks of unrealistic scenes, like elephants, skunks, snakes and monkeys all in the same setting,” said Daugherty, 65, of Pittsburgh’s North Side. A few years later, Daugherty saw a painting by wildlife artist Ned Smith on...
Parts of Pittsburgh’s Northside under precautionary boil water advisory
Several hundred households in Pittsburgh’s Northside are being asked to boil their water as a precaution after a water main break Saturday. Officials with the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority said the break caused a loss in water pressure, which can result in bacterial contaminants entering the water. There were...
Partygoer injured in Airbnb shooting sues company, property owners
A woman who was shot during the mass shooting at an Airbnb party Easter morning in Pittsburgh filed a lawsuit this week against the company and owners of the property where the shooting happened. The lawsuit, filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday, alleges negligence on...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 29-31
It’s the last weekend in July. Here are some ways to spend it. Beer here Pittsburgh Summer Beer Fest is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Stage AE on the North Shore. The two-night annual event features craft beers from approximately 200 local, regional and hard-to-find brews, as well as...
Dog-friendly dining spots gaining in popularity
There’s a special menu offered at The Olde Spitfire Grille geared toward four-legged customers. From “bark bowls” to “sweet puptato chips,” the South Greensburg eatery has gone out of its way to cater to customers and their pets. It’s been a growing trend in Western Pennsylvania. Pet-friendly restaurants have been...
Brighton Heights offers amenities, parks in walkable area: A Guide to Pittsburgh
Overlooking the Ohio River, Brighton Heights is the largest neighborhood in Pittsburgh’s North Side. “Brighton Heights is such a great neighborhood,” said City Councilman Bobby Wilson, who represents the area. “Once you get up the hill, it’s very walkable. You see a lot of people walking the neighborhood. It really...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 22-24
It’s the weekend and it’s going to be a hot one with temperatures near or in the 90s. Here are some ways to spend it. Deutschtown Music Festival Three days of music at 40 venues on the North Side — including near PNC Park — begins Friday and goes through...
Troy Hill Fire House granted historic designation
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday granted historic designation to the Troy Hill Fire House. The two-story brick structure, located on Ley Street, is now used for civil service purposes. The city’s Planning Commission unanimously recommended the site for historic designation, after the Historic Review Board made the same recommendation. City...
Pittsburgh opens cooling centers during heat wave
With temperatures expected to reach the 90s Wednesday around the area, Pittsburgh CitiParks is activating five Healthy Active Living Centers as cooling centers for those seeking refuge from the heat. In addition, 10 CitiParks Recreation Centers are being kept open into the evening and seven Healthy Active Living Senior Centers...
‘Night in the Tropics’ welcomed 1,000 guests to celebrate National Aviary’s milestoneVideo
Bubba is a palm cockatoo. He has lived at the National Aviary since 1998. On Saturday, his likeness was featured in a painting by artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of the South Side Slopes. She created it in 3 minutes and 25 seconds in what’s called speed painting — creating a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 15-17
We’ve made it to the weekend, so here are some ways to spend it. Picklesburgh Picklesburgh will be bigger than ever as it celebrates its seventh year Friday through Sunday. The twice-voted No. 1 Specialty Food Festival in America in USA Today is presented by Kraft Heinz and produced by...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 8-10
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Art crawl The Lawrenceville Art Crawl is from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday along Butler Street. The indoor and outdoor event will feature local businesses and venues with a collection of curated art and music. Organizers expect 10,000...
PNC Bank to close PNC Park branch on Pittsburgh’s North Shore
Pittsburgh Pirates fans will be “out” of any chance to go into the PNC bank branch at the namesake ballpark on the North Shore after this season because that office is closing. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said it will close its branch at 107 Federal St. on Sept. 23,...
