Man’s body discovered near Mon a month after he went missing
A month after Shelby Rhodes went missing, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his body had been recovered near the Monongahela River. The body of Rhodes, 26, was discovered Saturday near the 200 block of Bunola River Road in Forward Township. According to TribLive news partner WTAE, he was...
Thousands celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Pittsburgh, suburbs
Thousands of Muslims from across the region celebrated Eid al Fitr on Friday, a major Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, in Oakland, and the Attawheed Islamic Center, in Carnegie, came together to celebrate Eid at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in...
Virtual learning for Pittsburgh Public Schools during NFL Draft draws national reaction
A decision tied to the NFL Draft is quickly turning into a national public debate, as people flood social media with reactions to Pittsburgh Public Schools’ decision to move classes online that week. Pittsburgh Public Schools announced this week that students will be learning remotely April 22 to 24, the...
Plaza at North Shore to open ahead of Pirates’ 1st game at PNC Park
The North Shore will gain a new dining and entertainment space ahead of the Pirates’ home opener and the NFL Draft. Legacy Hospitality Partners announced Thursday that The Plaza at North Shore, along with its first restaurant concept, SugarBird, will open April 2. The 30,000-square-foot Plaza is at the corner...
Mystery daredevil parachutes off Pittsburgh skyscraper
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a “reported parachutist” jumped off a skyscraper near the former site of the Civic Arena. Just three weeks after a Beaver County social-media influencer scaled the Gulf Tower — once Pennsylvania’s tallest building — someone appeared to launch themselves off the FNB Financial Center, a...
Concussion effects on women highlighted at symposium in Pittsburgh
While the medical field has made strides in recognizing sex-specific norms and risk factors in concussion recovery, it still falls short in tailoring treatment for high-risk women, according to Alicia Trbovich, a neuropsychologist with the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. At the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research symposium...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit to get $350K to support added services during 2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh Regional Transit will receive financial help to boost its services during the 2026 NFL Draft. “The best way for football fans to get Downtown is on public transportation,” Jerad Bachar, president and CEO of local tourism agency Visit Pittsburgh, said during a transit agency committee meeting Thursday. The Greater...
‘Immaculate Collection’ clears 400 tons of litter ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, efforts to clean up the region are kicking into high gear. Allegheny CleanWays, a nonprofit dedicated to removing litter, in September launched a regionwide cleaning and beautification effort dubbed the Immaculate Collection, a play on the famed Immaculate Reception that Steelers legend Franco Harris...
Pittsburgh council, caught off guard by depths of budget woes, blames data dearth
Pittsburgh City Council members knew last year the city’s 2026 budget would be tight — but not how tight. They were caught off guard last week when Mayor Corey O’Connor revealed projections of a deficit this year that could hit $40 million. How was it possible that council — which...
Navy celebrates 5th ship named for Pittsburgh at Fort Pitt Museum
The latest U.S. Navy ship to be named for Pittsburgh is approaching the halfway point of construction. Current and retired U.S. Navy officers convened Thursday to celebrate the USS Pittsburgh, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship or landing platform dock (LPD) ship. LPDs are used to transport Marines and...
Running New York’s ‘toughest job’ shows challenges familiar to Pittsburgh leaders
NEW YORK — Erin Dalton, the new commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services, comes into the role confronting a daunting list of challenges. There are 85,000 people in city shelters. Many thousands of New Yorkers are likely to lose their federal benefits, including health care and...
Pittsburgh attorney indicted on charges he embezzled $1.4 million from Duquesne Incline groupVideo
A Pittsburgh attorney is accused of embezzling nearly $1.4 million from the group dedicated to preserving the Duquesne Incline. Christopher Furman, 53, of Pittsburgh was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced Thursday. In 2020, Furman was named...
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
A look at each of the homicides that have occurred in Allegheny County in 2026: Jan. 13: John Jackson John Jackson, 31, was found fatally shot with a gunshot wound to the head in Wilkinsburg. Jason “Flame” Moran, 41, was arrested March 2 has been charged with homicide. Read more:...
Guide to Strip District eateries for NFL Draft
Dedicated football fans visiting Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft have their mock draft boards ready – now it’s time to build a winning dinner lineup. The Strip District serves up some of the city’s best between-picks meals, just a 10-minute drive away from the stadium or a 30-minute walk...
Morning Roundup: Police investigating after 2 shot in Homewood South; shooting in Larimer
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, March 20: Shooting in Homewood South Two people were shot early Friday in Homewood South, authorities said. Police were called at about 4:45 a.m. to the intersection of Tioga and Rosedale streets for a 10- and 21-round ShotSpotter...
Food pantry opens for Pittsburgh International Airport TSA agents
The Pittsburgh International Airport has arranged free meals for Transportation Security Administration agents affected by the government shutdown. Thursday marked the start of an ongoing partnership between the airport and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to provide meals to TSA workers until the shutdown ends. Although the shutdown —...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 20-22
From short-sleeve weather to snow and back again, Pittsburgh weather is certainly doing its thing this week. Spring will officially begin on Friday, so whether it’s breezy, rainy, chilly or hot, step into the next season with these events around town. Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience This performance is an...
Carlow University names Rhonda Maneval as provost
Carlow University has elevated Rhonda Maneval to the position of provost and vice president for academic affairs. Maneval joined Carlow in 2022 as dean of the College of Health and Wellness and began also serving as interim provost in fall 2023. Her appointment as provost was announced Wednesday. “Rhonda stands...
Pittsburgh City Paper to relaunch under new ownershipVideo
A deal is in place that will allow Pittsburgh City Paper to relaunch under new ownership, restoring its online presence as well as a monthly print issue, its leadership said Thursday. “City Paper is a legacy free paper. I think alt-weeklies, even if they don’t print quite weekly, are a...
Woman sues Pittsburgh, city detective over injuries from crash caused by fleeing vehicle
A motorist seriously injured in a high-speed crash that police blamed on a fleeing driver has sued the Pittsburgh detective she claims chased the SUV into a congested intersection. Labria Henderson of Belle Vernon was driving a Kia Soul in Wilkinsburg around 9 p.m. Nov. 20 when a black Dodge...
Morning Roundup: $1 million scratch-off winner in South Side; reports of threat investigated at Jewish Community Center
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, March 19: $1 million lottery winner in South Side Someone is $1 million richer after buying a winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. The ticket, a $1,000,000 Winnings Scratch-Off, was sold at GetGo at 3247...
Police identify man killed in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood
Authorities have identified the man found fatally shot Wednesday in an alley in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood. The victim was identified as Dashawn Jamaal Awkward, 25, of Wilkinsburg by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Awkward was shot multiple times and was found in Fenway Alley after police said they received...
How much energy does AI really need? Anthropic official weighs in at CMU Energy Week
It’s obvious that energy industry leaders have been talking about artificial intelligence a great deal late, said Benjamin Della Rocca, national security lead at Anthropic, a leading AI company. But it’s still uncertain, Della Rocca said, exactly what AI’s energy needs are going to be in the upcoming years. “AI’s...
Pittsburgh refused to identify cops present at bar fight, but records reveal their names
Pittsburgh officials Wednesday released records with the names of three city police detectives — one of them the leader of his police academy class — present at a bar brawl involving one of their colleagues last month in Pleasant Hills. Pittsburgh police Chief Jason Lando placed Detectives Jake Flickinger, Kyle...
Pitt’s ‘homegrown’ approach to training rural dental providers aims to make it easier to access care
This story first appeared in Talk of the Town — a free newsletter with the news that matters from the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA. Sign up for curated local stories and unique events at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. A new initiative from the University of Pittsburgh will train future dental...
