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Where to eat on the South Side during the 2026 NFL Draft
Tourists visiting Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, and seeking to avoid the North Shore crowds by staying in Pittsburgh’s historic South Side, have plenty of walkable dining options in the neighborhood. East Carson Street — known as one of the nation’s longest Victorian-era main streets — is lined with...
Going responsibly at the NFL Draft: Porta-potty etiquette 101
As fans flood Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore during the NFL Draft, there’s one thing that hopefully won’t be flooding: all of the portable toilets. From trash to smell to even potential physical altercations, there are plenty of pitfalls to porta-potties. Having somewhere to go on the go is...
Greensburg to unveil 1st comprehensive zoning update in decades at public open house
The first comprehensive update to Greensburg’s zoning in decades is nearing completion. A public open house is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall to share information about the proposal before planners send it to council for approval. The goal of the update was to make the map easier...
How did Pittsburgh come to have 90 unique neighborhoods?Video
When out-of-town football fans come to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft this week, they’ll find a patchwork of 90 unique neighborhoods, each with its own history, character and atmosphere. The draft itself will be held in the North Shore, a riverfront area best known for the stadiums where the...
2-week-old eaglet undergoes surgery after ingesting fish hook
A 2-week-old eaglet from the U.S. Steel nest in West Mifflin this weekend underwent surgery after eating a fish hook. The bird was seen in live video footage eating a yellow lure and fishing line, Tamarack Wildlife Center said in a social media post. A U.S. Steel representative who oversees...
Clip of young Pirates fan giving baseball to girl warms hearts on social media
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum on Sunday tossed a baseball to a young fan in the stands — but it’s what the boy did next that is warming hearts on social media. The boy, donning a Pirates hat and a baseball glove, immediately hands the ball off to a young...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of April 20, 2026 and beyond
Old St. Luke’s concert series The concert series is back at Old St. Luke’s Church in Scott. Remaining concerts include: April 26, Trio Sine Nomine; and May 3, Taburaški Sastav Ponoć America’s Premier Tambura Band. Concerts begin at 2 p.m. and are held at the church, 330 Old Washington Pike,...
Carnegie Carnegie celebrates 125 years
For more than a century, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall has been a beloved space for learning, connection, creativity and belonging. Join us in celebrating 125 years of building community at the Carnegie Carnegie this year! We’re celebrating in ways big and small and staying true to...
3 taken to hospital following incident in Penn Hills
Three people were transported to the hospital from a Penn Hills home early Monday morning, an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said. Police and EMS were dispatched to the 700 block of Jefferson Road around 2:42 a.m., she said. Police were still on the scene around 5:30 a.m., according to the...
Westmoreland OKs $18.5M revenue anticipation for children’s bureau
Westmoreland County commissioners have approved an $18.5 million tax and revenue anticipation note for the children’s bureau. The move addresses what the board described as lags in receiving payments from the state for invoices the bureau submits. The county normally loans itself the money until those state payments come in,...
The Stroller, April 20, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. ‘Jesus Rising’ to be...
Ligonier Country Market vendors face uncertain season after zoning, lease setbacksVideo
Lori Lentz of North Huntingdon sells pure homemade baking extracts from her Irwin store, Vnlla Cncpt. But she really benefits from the booth she has operated in the spring, summer and fall at the Ligonier Country Market. Yet the popular market — where vendors sell produce, flowers, beef, poultry, eggs...
Proposed legislation would redefine emergency dispatchers as first responders
Sharpsburg resident Jon Jaso called his job as an Allegheny County emergency dispatcher rewarding but laden with emotional baggage. “Listening to tragedies every day doesn’t get any easier,” said Jaso, who started in 1990 at McCandless municipal dispatch before operations were folded into regional centers in 1998 and then into...
Murrysville graffiti cover-up mural gets go-ahead after 3 years
Artist and Export native Christina Donahoe recognizes the artistic value of well-done graffiti, even if it’s not legal to create. So when Donahue, 35, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., was back home a few years ago and saw graffiti tags all over a Route 22 underpass near the Cozy Inn...
Primanti’s for beginners: Do’s, don’ts, tips and tricks for eating Pittsburgh’s legendary sandwichVideo
The region’s restaurants have been busy preparing for a massive influx of guests. Frequently topping visitors’ “must-try” lists is Primanti Bros., maker of the so-called “Pittsburgh sandwich” that has become synonymous with the city itself. As locals well know, the iconic sandwich, served on thick-cut Italian bread, features grilled meat,...
From ‘Steel City’ to ‘eds and meds’: As Pittsburgh welcomes NFL Draft, it isn’t so easily defined anymoreVideo
When a Pittsburgh sports team appears on national television, it’s a sure bet that one of the commentators will refer to the team’s hometown as “the Steel City” in one way or another. But even as the Steel Curtain defense was helping propel the Steelers to the first of four...
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Drug Take Back collection planned in Aspinwall Aspinwall is having a Drug Take Back collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 at the borough building, 217 Commercial Ave. Residents can responsibly...
Block party helps people discover ‘underappreciated treasure’ of the Maxo Vanka murals in Millvale church
While heads are often bowed in prayer inside churches, many were looking up in awe at a Millvale church on Sunday. For some, St. Nicholas Church was something like a man-made geode, its unassuming yellow brick walls containing a colorful treasure within. The treasure inside the 125-year-old Croatian church perched...
Freeze watch, frost advisory issued for Western Pa.
Get your winter coats back out, Western Pennsylvania. A freeze watch and frost advisory were issued by the National Weather Service in Moon — starting Monday. The frost advisory will be effect from 2 to 10 a.m. Monday, and the freeze watch will be in effect from Monday evening through...
Places to see in Pittsburgh during NFL Draft
In town for the NFL Draft? Don’t just hover around the draft stage — Pittsburgh has plenty worth your time between picks. Here are eight spots and experiences you might want to check out while visiting the city. 1. Point State Park While the main draft action is on the...
3-alarm fire displaces 13 in Allentown
A residential structure fire early Sunday morning in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood left 13 people displaced from two homes. Pittsburgh Fire was dispatched just after 5 a.m. Sunday to the 1500 block of Arlington Avenue. What started as a 1-alarm fire “quickly grew to three alarms,” according to Pittsburgh Public Safety...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of April 19, 2026
Bridgeville Servbank NA sold property at 1014 Mclaughlin Run Road to Alazbez LLC for $91,002. Estate of Frances Gruden sold property at 953 Ridge Road to David Cercone for $132,000. Keith Bee sold property at 316 Church St. Rear to Sweat Equity LLC for $200,000. Nicholas Zukowski sold property at...
The Stroller, April 19, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Community Library seeks new...
‘It’s electric’: Penguins vs. Flyers 1st playoff matchup draws rowdy, excited fans to Pittsburgh
Soaked Pittsburgh Penguins fans clamored at the doors of PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, waiting to be let in to the Stanley Cup playoff opening game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Stormy weather in the evening broke up a sunny and warm afternoon and left Jackson Butler and his friends standing...
Death of 2-year-old Pleasant Hills girl ruled a homicide
The death of a 2-year-old girl in Pleasant Hills last week has been ruled a homicide, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office said Saturday. According to the medical examiner, Sarah Darji was found unresponsive at home in the 100 block of McClellan Drive on April 7. She was taken to...
