Richard King Mellon Foundation chipping in nearly $2M to support Pittsburgh programs
The Richard King Mellon Foundation will provide Pittsburgh with almost $2 million to support youth employment initiatives, a Mellon Square redesign, economic development and a celebration marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, Mayor Corey O’Connor announced Thursday. It’s the latest in a series of contributions from nonprofits and foundations to help...
Pittsburgh finances in ‘delicate position,’ controller cautions in annual financial report
Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler on Friday said the city’s finances are in a “delicate position,” echoing warnings that the city must rein in spending and grow its revenues. The controller’s 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report showed the city spent nearly $45 million more than it brought in, with revenues reaching...
NFL Draft road closures to continue into first full week of May
More NFL Draft-related road closures will continue through midweek as crews dismantle event infrastructure across Pittsburgh’s North Shore. On Friday, Visit Pittsburgh, the city’s tourism agency, announced six North Shore roads will remain closed from Saturday through Wednesday. Pittsburgh set an all-time NFL Draft attendance record last week, drawing 805,000...
Affordability talks ripple across colleges as Pitt slashes tuition for some
The University of Pittsburgh’s pledge of free tuition for low-income students could have a ripple effect across higher education in the region, according to one expert. Competing colleges should be nervous, said Katie Smith, a professor in Temple’s College of Education and Human Development. “Programs like this are a really...
‘Severe’ staff cuts begin at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, union says
The Pittsburgh Post- Gazette is slashing staff as it begins operations under new ownership. At least 40% of newsroom workers are losing their jobs, and 80% of employees who had gone on strike did not receive an offer to be retained, according to Andrew Goldstein, president of the Newspaper Guild...
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 and has been charged with homicide. Read...
Some Banksville residents ‘furious’ over plan to house federal inmates in FOP building
Deb Wiley lives about half a mile from a property on Banksville Road that could soon house federal inmates, a prospect that leaves her unsettled. “Having criminals in our neighborhood is difficult for everybody,” Wiley, 68, of Banksville, told TribLive. Wiley, a member of the Banksville Civic Association, has been...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to gun assault in Arnold
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced Thursday to serve 1½ to 3 years in prison for an assault of a man in an Arnold home in 2024, but he was given credit for serving a year of that sentence since his March 30, 2025 arrest. Roger Moore, 48, pleaded guilty to...
Bloomfield shipping container home offers cool digs, rooftop livingVideo
It’s big, blue and built to last. That’s just a few words that describe The Blue Pearl, a house built with shipping containers. The new-construction home is located on Pearl Street in Bloomfield. The three-story building was constructed from six steel 40’ x 80’ cube cargo shipping containers that have...
Pressure at the pump builds as gas prices reach 4-year highVideo
Many in Western Pennsylvania braced themselves as they pulled up to the gas pump on Thursday. That’s because U.S. gas prices have soared this week to their highest levels in four years — about $4.30 per gallon nationally. Though prices for regular unleaded in the Pittsburgh region haven’t reached the...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 1-3
Now that we’re all taking a post-Draft breath, it’s marathon time! But don’t worry, all of you non-runners out there. Pittsburgh still has plenty going on that won’t require you to lace up your sneakers this weekend. PSO plays ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Monday will bring Star Wars Day (“May...
Heinz History Center offers glimpse inside newly underway expansionVideo
The Strip District’s Senator John Heinz History Center — the largest history museum in Pennsylvania — is now in the process of getting even bigger. Officials broke ground Thursday on a massive new expansion that sports sterling new features aimed at carrying the museum into the future. The moment comes...
2nd fan sues Pirates over ‘belt-whipping’ incident in 2025Video
The second of two men involved in an altercation last year with a PNC Park security guard at a Pirates game has also filed a lawsuit against the team. Joshua Gardner was leaving the Pirates game on May 4, 2025, with friend Patrick Egan, when Gardner bumped into a food-service...
As 2-hour barrier falls, marathon runners credit tech, training advances for faster finishing times
Despite being the top finisher at his first marathon in 2023, Will Loevner noticed ways he could shave seconds — even minutes — off his time. At the California International Marathon in Sacramento in December, the Indiana Township man dropped seven minutes from that initial marathon time in Cleveland, finishing...
Morning Roundup: Investigation finds Allentown fire was intentionally set; IRS places lien on former Steelers player’s property
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 30: Investigation finds Allentown fire was intentionally set Officials investigating an April 19 fire in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood say it was intentionally set. The city’s Fire Investigation Unit is working to determine the cause of the fire,...
Pitt grad’s journey went from aiding Brazilian flood victims to pursuing sustainability career
It’s one thing to see natural disasters on the news but another to experience them firsthand, says Cassidy Laffey. During her sophomore year as a University of Pittsburgh student, she participated in a study abroad trip to Brazil. During her stay there, a catastrophic flood left thousands of residents in...
Man critically injured by tow truck on Pittsburgh’s South Side
A man was in critical condition Wednesday morning after being struck by a tow truck in Pittsburgh. The truck was towing a vehicle in the 2000 block of Wharton Street in the city’s South Side neighborhood around 7 a.m. when the man ran in front of it and tripped, Eliza...
Zappala reveals details about search warrant served on Pittsburgh
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. revealed Wednesday that a search warrant his office served on the City of Pittsburgh last month related to funding for programs serving at-risk youth in minority communities. Zappala provided no further details, but he also expressed concerns about no-bid contracts entered into...
U.S. Steel to build $2B advanced ironmaking plant in Arkansas
U.S. Steel’s Big River complex in Arkansas is getting a nearly $2 billion advanced ironmaking facility, the Pittsburgh-based company announced Wednesday. The plant will use the direct reduction method to purify iron ore from U.S. Steel’s Minnesota mines. Iron is traditionally smelted in blast furnaces fueled by coke. This newer...
Student-led project at Pittsburgh King aims to address mental health needs
When 10 Pittsburgh King students were brainstorming ideas for a service project, potential ideas included gun violence, drug use and poverty. But the students found that addressing one topic could cover a bevy of issues: mental health. “We decided all of that stuff fell under mental health,” said student Carmelo...
Teen charged in late-night knife attack outside Downtown Pittsburgh police station
A teenage girl has been charged with repeatedly stabbing another juvenile in front of the Pittsburgh police Downtown Public Safety Center late Thursday. It was one of three stabbings, including one that was fatal, that occurred across the city in a two-day period. Surveillance video footage showed De’Love Henderson, 15,...
Deluzio questions ICE arrest of Carnegie man
The detention of a Carnegie man by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has prompted a local congressman to demand answers about why he was arrested despite holding protective status and having no prior criminal record. U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, posted on social media about the ICE arrest of...
Judge refuses to unseal DA’s search warrant on City of Pittsburgh
A judge Wednesday refused to let the public see a search warrant and affidavit served on the City of Pittsburgh last month, finding the prosecution has sufficient justification for keeping the documents hidden. Among the reasons cited by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office to seal the paperwork was a...
Here’s what you need to know about Pittsburgh Marathon weekend
On the heels of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Marathon will bring another surge of activity to Pittsburgh’s streets this weekend, from runners to spectators to those participating in other events. This is expected to be the biggest marathon weekend ever, with more than 52,000 people participating in all events...
Club Cafe launches GoFundMe after costly repairs, unexpected closures
Club Cafe launched a GoFundMe campaign Tuesday to preserve the historic music venue. Owner Danielle Mashuda said donations will help recoup major repair costs incurred over the past year. The venue on Pittsburgh’s South Side required HVAC and freezer repairs and fixes for Club Cafe’s signature neon sign, which was...
