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Pittsburgh food bank donors get free download of new song
A song that two Pittsburgh musicians kicked around for a couple of years suddenly gained new relevance when the covid-19 pandemic hit. Josh Shapiro and Nikki Moulios, partners in life and in the band Rocket Loves Blue, had worked intermittently on “The Great Indoors,” which Moulios describes as a song...
Grassroots efforts connect PPE donors to small health care providers during coronavirus pandemicVideo
Volunteer emergency and ambulance services and small health care facilities in Western Pennsylvania are turning to grassroots efforts to locate personal protective equipment. In the coronavirus pandemic, they find themselves in competition with large hospitals and health systems across the country for resources. At The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, “we...
5 more coronavirus deaths reported in Allegheny County
Allegheny County reported 5 more deaths from the coronavirus Friday, bringing the countywide total to 43 deaths. The 43 people who have died ranged in age from 56 to 103 years, with the most deaths occurring in people over 70, county data show. The county also added 22 new cases...
Kane Regional’s Glen Hazel nursing home sees spike in coronavirus cases
At least 50 residents and 23 employees at one Allegheny County-owned nursing home have coronavirus, and employees at other county nursing homes have also tested positive. Four residents at Kane Community Living Center’s Glen Hazel location have died from the virus, which first appeared in the facility in late March...
Pittsburgh food bank hosting another drive-up distribution in Duquesne
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will hold another drive-up distribution at its Duquesne headquarters Monday. The distribution, which runs from noon to 3 p.m., will be able to accommodate up to 1,000 vehicles. Each vehicle will receive two boxes. The food bank is asking attendees to begin lining up no...
Man found dead in Troy Hill house fireVideo
A man was found dead in an overnight house fire in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill section, public safety officials said. Gerard Anthony Koch, 56, was discovered on the first floor of the home and was pronounced dead at the scene. The death was accidental and was caused by thermal and inhalation...
Upper Hill shooting victim in stable condition
A male victim was in stable condition after a shooting Thursday night in Pittsburgh’s Upper Hill, city police said. Police initially found no evidence of gunfire when they responded at about 7:20 p.m. to a Shotspotter alert for the 3100 block of Iowa Street. Then they were told about the...
Swissvale’s Triangle Bar makes most of massive sandwich order gone awry
Staff at a popular Swissvale eatery known for its Battleship and Destroyer subs had a sinking feeling Thursday when no one showed up to claim an afternoon order of 300 sandwiches. But, according to Triangle Bar and Grill staff member Rob Bradica, all turned out well. The surplus sandwiches —...
Clairton man accused of fatally shooting San Jose man in Pittsburgh
A Clairton man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh early this month has turned himself in to authorities. Devlin Clifford Jr., 20, allegedly killed Esam Tanzim Hossain, 23, of San Jose on April 1, according to Pittsburgh police. Hossain was found shot in...
Man dies after truck crashes in East End, passenger steered vehicle away from traffic
A driver died after he lost control of a box truck, which crashed into a pole in Pittsburgh’s East End on Thursday morning. A spokeswoman for Pittsburgh Public Safety said a passenger in the truck said they managed to steer the truck into a pole and out of the path...
Hospitals looking for more help; lawmakers say Pennsylvania shorted on CARES Act relief
Hospitals across the region that are looking to recover revenue they lost while preparing to meet a surge in covid-19 cases say they need more help and are seeking a more equitable piece of the pie as the federal government rolls out the remaining $70 billion of a $100 billion...
Police: Boy, 16, shot in arm in Pitcairn
A 16-year-old boy was reported in stable condition after being shot Wednesday in Pitcairn. Allegheny County Police said borough officers responded to a call for shots fired around 7:10 p.m. at the intersection of Fourth Street and Highland Avenue. Authorities said police found evidence of a shooting along the 500...
Pitt student wins Truman Scholarship for establishing gun violence prevention nonprofit
University of Pittsburgh junior Kathryn Fleisher has been awarded a 2020 Harry S. Truman Scholarship, one of 62 students in the country to win the prestigious award and the 13th in Pitt’s history. The Truman Scholarship is awarded to students who excel in their commitment to public service. Following the...
Duquesne man, 18, charged in Pittsburgh shooting last month
A Duquesne man is charged with attempted homicide and other crimes for allegedly shooting a man in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood. Tyrone Jackson, 18, was arrested Thursday and remains lodged in the Allegheny County Jail unable to post $10,000 bond, according to online court documents. He’s charged with criminal attempt-homicide, carrying...
Mayor Peduto: Pittsburgh will feel financial effects of pandemic for 5 years
The City of Pittsburgh is likely to feel the economic effects of the coronavirus for the next five years, Mayor Bill Peduto said in a speech Thursday. He called the city’s financial picture “bleak” and said there will be a budget shortfall of tens of millions of dollars this year,...
Allegheny County asks residents to refrain from open burning during coronavirus pandemic
Allegheny County officials are asking residents to refrain from recreational burning, an activity they said has increased during the coronavirus pandemic. “With more people at home due to the pandemic, we have seen a significant increase in recreational burning,” said Dr. Debra Bogen, Health Department Director. “The resulting smoke reduces...
Police searching for missing McCandless woman
Authorities are looking for a McCandless woman who has been missing for a month. McCandless police began looking into the disappearance of Gale Pearson, 70, on Wednesday. On Thursday, the department asked Allegheny County Police to help with the investigation. Detectives learned Pearson was last seen after picking up her...
Allegheny Health Network supplements N95 masks with reusable respirators for coronavirus patients
Health care workers in the Allegheny Health Network have started using protective gear that is expected to replace thousands of N95 masks. AHN has partnered with Pittsburgh-based company MSA Safety to secure a shipment of P100 industrial-grade respirators, the health network announced Thursday. The masks are reusable and can be...
Vehicle procession draws hundreds to honor UPMC Passavant health workersVideo
Residents and emergency responders in the North Hills showed their appreciation for health care workers at UPMC Passavant Wednesday night with a boisterous procession of vehicles with horns honking and lights flashing through the hospital’s campus in McCandless. Scores of vehicles parked in the lot across from the hospital’s main...
Answering the Call: UPMC worker discusses mental toll of screening front-line colleagues for coronavirusVideo
A month ago, Brittany Murin was a mammographer at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Now, in the midst of the covid-19 crisis, she is responsible for screening front-line employees as they enter the hospital. Her shift begins at 3 a.m. In this edition of Answering the Call, the Trib spoke with Murin...
12 more coronavirus deaths reported in Allegheny County after delay in data
Allegheny County reported 12 more deaths from the coronavirus Thursday, but officials stressed that the increase does not indicate a spike over the past 24 hours. The 12 new reports, which bring the countywide total to 38 deaths, reflect a delay in the data being added to the county’s tracking...
HGTV Smart Home 2020 located in Wexford
HGTV’s 2020 Smart Home is right in our backyard – it was constructed in Wexford by Pittsburgh-based Infinity Custom Homes. In a news release, HGTV highlighted Pittsburgh being voted as one of America’s Most Livable Cities, its food and arts scenes and outdoor amenities, as well as its reputation for...
Man sues Pittsburgh diocese, alleging sexual abuse by priests decades ago
A New Hampshire man is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh based on allegations that three priests sexually assaulted him in the 1960s and early ’70s, court records show. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court further accuses the diocese and co-defendant Bishop David Zubik of...
Allegheny County officials: More coronavirus testing needed before businesses can reopen
Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Allegheny County are working, but more testing is needed before physical distancing measures can be lifted, officials said during a press call Wednesday. “I think these numbers are incredibly encouraging, but I think it’s too soon to celebrate,” said Dr. Debra...
Pittsburgh Public Schools to begin remote learning plan
Pittsburgh Public Schools on Wednesday released its detailed plan for remote learning, combining online lectures and assignments with packets of materials distributed by the district. “Our ultimate goal in our service delivery model is really about being very flexible,” said Chief Academic Officer Minika Jenkins in a video news conference...
