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Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebration ranked among best in country

Let’s face it: A good many major cities east of Chicago claim to have a great St. Patrick’s Day Parade — among the best in the U.S., they say, including New York and Philadelphia (the origins of which date back to before the Declaration of Independence, according to organizers). Even...
Alan Jackson set to play Pittsburgh in October

Country music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson will perform at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Oct. 8 as part of his “Last Call: One More For The Road Tour.” It’s Jackson’s first time on the road since revealing last fall that he’s living with CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) disorder, a chronic...
Celebration of August Wilson’s birthday includes preserving childhood home

The first place where Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson was inspired is coming back to life. The house in the Hill District where Wilson grew up will have him remembered and honored inside the space, which is in the process of being restored. It will be a home to inspire...
Missing girl from Leechburg found near Chicago

A 13-year-old student from the Leechburg Area School District missing since Tuesday night was found safe Thursday in the Chicago area, Leechburg police said. Leechburg Police Chief Jason Schaeffer confirmed Thursday night that Aeryona Dongilli, of Leechburg, would be returning home to her family. Schaeffer said Dongilli went with a...
Pittsburgh City Council establishes affordable housing committee

Pittsburgh City Council approved legislation this week to create a committee to address the city’s affordable housing needs. Councilman Ricky Burgess, who introduced the legislation in February, said the measure was spurred by his belief that everyone in the city deserves access to “clean, decent, affordable housing (that is) affordable...
Allentown neighborhood is on the rise: Guide to Pittsburgh

What used to be considered a cut-through to get to Route 51 has become a growing and thriving community that continues to add restaurants and businesses to its repertoire. Tucked between Mt. Washington and the South Side Slopes sits Allentown — centered around the intersection of two major thoroughfares, Arlington...
Carnegie Museum of Art reveals plans for 58th Carnegie International

Carnegie Museum of Art has announced commissions for the 58th Carnegie International that will be realized at the museum and throughout the city of Pittsburgh in the lead-up to the exhibition opening Sept. 24. Established in 1896, the Carnegie International is the longest-running North American exhibition of international art and...
O’Hara couple opens their mirrored home for an ‘Airbnb Experience’

Music, movies and mirrors are part of an “Airbnb Experience” at an easily recognizable O’Hara home. Mirrors placed on the outside of the house reflect the light and faces of any visitors who walk on the grounds. There’s a place for reflection inside, too. Filled with state-of-the-art sound systems, the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 11-13

Here are some ways to spend the weekend in Pittsburgh. The parade The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade returns at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Downtown. Expect snow and windy conditions. There will Irish step dancers, marching bands, military members and community organizations participating. The route begins near the Greyhound Bus...
Police: Man in stable condition after being shot in Squirrel Hill

A man was taken to the hospital in stable condition after being shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill South neighborhood early Friday morning, police said. Police said said they responded to a call for a man who had been shot at the 5700 block of Forward Avenue just...
Winter’s last gasp? Here is the latest snow forecast

The Pittsburgh region will likely see between three and five inches of snow Friday night into Saturday, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. National Weather Service meteorologist Lee Hendricks said they anticipate the precipitation will begin as rain Friday, then change over to a mixture of rain and...
Bethel Park High School presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’

Bethel Park High School students hope to perform this year’s musical to a capacity crowd. Seating restrictions have been modified for the upcoming presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” District officials have decided to make nearly 1,200 seats available in the auditorium. Attendees will still need to abide by the...
Thomas Jefferson High School presents spring musical ‘Legally Blonde’

As a first-time director, Jim Benedek came into this year’s spring musical at Thomas Jefferson High School with a vision. He wanted to use as many of his own talents as possible, but he also wanted to tap into what he sees as a deep well of student talent. Of...
Dogs get their day at Harrison Hills Park; off-leash area planned by Allegheny County

Dogs will soon have a space to run leash free at Harrison Hills Park, and some local pet owners found the announcement by Allegheny County worthy of a tail-wag. “I’m thrilled,” said Bev Bogan of Harrison. “We have been wanting this for 10 years.” Bogan and others won’t have to...
Former bartender at Harrison Polish club accused of passing counterfeit $100 bills

A former bartender at a private club in Harrison faces a felony forgery charge after police accused her of passing counterfeit $100 bills she had stashed in her bra. Amber Snyder, 35, of the 800 block of Short Street in Tarentum, also faces two misdemeanor forgery charges in connection with...
Mother of man killed in Fox Chapel wants psychiatric report of alleged killer

The mother of a man shot to death in 2019 in Fox Chapel filed a motion this week seeking the psychiatric report completed on the alleged killer. Adam Rosenberg, 23, is charged with two separate counts of criminal homicide in the death of Christian Moore-Rouse, 22, who was killed on...

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