Fight in Downtown Pittsburgh results in injury, arrest
A fight in Downtown Pittsburgh resulted in one man being hospitalized and another man arrested Friday night. Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham said officers responded to a report of an alteration at about 8:30 p.m. along Graeme Street. Two men were reportedly fighting when one used brass knuckles and slashed...
‘I don’t want golf to take over the park’: Squirrel Hill residents push back on plans to upgrade Schenley Park golf course
Meg Bernard bought her Squirrel Hill home, in part, because she loved the patio overlooking Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park. The golf course is quiet and tranquil, with scenic views of greenspace. But she worries that proposed changes to the course — including the addition of a driving...
The inside story of how a Bloomfield fatal arson conviction unraveled
Daniel Carnevale has always insisted he didn’t set the fire that killed three people in Bloomfield more than 30 years ago. That didn’t stop police from arresting him on what his lawyers say was flimsy evidence. Imprisoned for nearly 14 years after a jury convicted him of murder, Carnevale eventually...
ShotSpotter survives legal challenge in Pittsburgh case amid scrutiny of technology
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has ruled that a ShotSpotter alert can help justify police searches — but sidestepped whether the controversial gunshot detection system alone can establish probable cause, despite ongoing concerns about the technology’s accuracy, secrecy and oversight. The legal ramifications of Tuesday’s 5-2 ruling about a Pittsburgh case remain...
Pa. is among 10 states that do not compensate the wrongfully convicted
Pennsylvania is one of just 10 states that has no compensation program for those who are wrongfully convicted. Of those 10, it is the most populous and has the most wrongful convictions, according to data kept by the National Registry of Exonerations. Since 1989, 148 people have been exonerated in...
Pittsburgh bill would tax skill games like poker, slot, claw machinesVideo
A Pittsburgh councilman plans to introduce a bill next week that would tax various skill games and amusement devices, ranging from poker machines to pool tables, slot machines to pinball. The legislation aims to increase revenue for the city without further burdening homeowners, who saw their property taxes jump by...
Pittsburgh police seeking public’s help to find missing 12-year-old girl
Pittsburgh police are seeking the public’s help to find a missing girl. Jayona Jackson, 12, was last seen Sunday along the 2500 block of Centre Avenue, according to Public Safety spokeswomen Eliza Durham. The girl, who is considered endangered due to her age, was texting with family as recently as...
Wilkinsburg man indicted after threats against the president and a senator
A Wilkinsburg man has been indicted by a federal grand jury after prosecutors said he made violent threats against government officials. According to prosecutors, Raymond Eugene Chandler III, 40, faces five charges for allegedly leaving multiple voicemails threatening to kill President Donald Trump and a member of Congress’ daughter. He...
Piece of historic copper brew kettle stolen from Penn Brewery
An ellipse-shaped piece of copper from a boil kettle at Penn Brewery was stolen from the brewery’s brewhouse Sunday morning. The roughly 4-square-foot section of copper had been removed during repairs in July 2023, the brewery said Friday. Pittsburgh police have identified suspects and are working to recover the half-inch-thick...
Kennywood Bites and Pints festival opens with new French and German menus
Following its season opening last month, Kennywood is bringing back its popular Bites and Pints Food & Drink Festival. Beginning Friday, the event will offer visitors international cuisine across eight tasting stations around the park’s lagoon. The festival returns this year with two new countries, France and Germany, joining returning...
Morning Roundup: Police rescue man from scaffolding in Brookline; car strikes pedestrian in Pitcairn
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, May 22: Police rescue man from scaffolding in Brookline A man was rescued from a precarious situation on scaffolding Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood. He had been working outside an apartment building atop scaffolding when he brushed...
Referendum changing Pittsburgh’s public notice practices may face legal challenges
Pittsburgh voters on Tuesday approved a ballot referendum that gives the city more options in where it can post its public notices. But the measure could face legal hurdles, as it conflicts with state law requiring such notices be printed in a newspaper, said Melissa Melewsky, media law counsel for...
Acrisure company to cut 2,250 jobs due to AI advancements
Acrisure — the company that holds the naming rights to the Pittsburgh Steelers stadium on the North Shore — is set to cut 2,250 jobs due to AI advancements. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based fintech (financial technology) and insurance firm announced the reduction Wednesday, saying it will happen in phases between...
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...
Täkō in Downtown Pittsburgh to temporarily close for renovationsVideo
Born just over a decade ago, Täkō — a Mexican and Japanese fusion restaurant located on Sixth Street in Downtown Pittsburgh — just announced its temporary closure, effective June 28. It’s closing for a “full revamp” and renovation of the street food-driven restaurant. Inside, there is a street kitchen window...
State-of-the-art parking, ‘elevated’ living touted at new Strip District apartment complex
A new upscale apartment building is now leasing units and offering state-of-the-art parking options in the Strip District. The Stanza has 84 units and 24 unique floor plans on seven floors at 2930 Smallman St. It’s the latest development project from The AM Group, a private construction, development and real...
Jury begins deliberations in forged-signature trial tied to 2022 congressional race
The attorney for a Harmar man accused of forging signatures on a politician’s election form said in closing arguments Thursday that the case came down to one point: prosecutors did not present enough evidence to convict. Jurors who will decide the fate of Kirk Rice resume deliberations in the trial...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 22-25
Unofficial start of summer? It’s about time! We’ll be basking in the long-weekend Memorial Day glow, and there’s plenty to do. Pittsburgh Pizza Olympics There are few questions closer to the hearts of Pittsburghers than “where in town can you find the best pizza?” Spirit in Lawrenceville will be determining...
Heinz Endowments shifting cultural funding away from artists and toward organizations
One of Pittsburgh’s biggest grant-making organizations is shifting its approach to arts and culture funding. The Heinz Endowments announced this week it would move away from directly funding artists and programming. Instead, it will support organizations it sees as helping to lift the region’s greater arts and culture community. Heinz...
3 positions eliminated from Pittsburgh Playhouse as part of ‘operational restructuring’
Days before layoffs at Pittsburgh Public Theater, three staff positions were eliminated from Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse, university representatives confirmed Thursday. Ted Black, senior vice president of institutional advancement and strategy, said in a statement to TribLive three positions were eliminated as part of a “strategic review” of the...
Public transportation riders doubled over NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, report saysVideo
Pittsburgh Regional Transit had 51% more riders than average who utilized public transportation throughout the three-day NFL Draft in April. A total of 60,000 riders used the Football Flyers buses, 128,000 used the train, also known as the “T,” and the Gateway Clipper had a record 26,500 passengers travel using...
Pittsburgh Public Schools board to vote on school closure and realignment plan next week
Board members of the Pittsburgh Public Schools will again consider a controversial plan that would close nine school buildings and reconfigure many others. The board is expected to vote on the Future-Ready Facilities Plan at a 6:30 p.m. meeting Wednesday. A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday. If...
Advocates say teens need a voice as Pittsburgh officials weigh youth policies
Weeks after a controversial policy restricting unaccompanied minors in Market Square took effect, advocates urged Pittsburgh officials to include young people in conversations about potential solutions. They also called for more programming and additional “third spaces” — communal gathering places outside the home and school. Councilman Khari Mosley, D-Point Breeze,...
Judge extends sealing of DA’s search warrant on City of Pittsburgh for 30 days
An Allegheny County Common Pleas judge on Wednesday granted a request by the district attorney’s office to extend the seal on a search warrant seeking information from the City of Pittsburgh for 30 more days. The order, signed by Judge Jill E. Rangos, will keep the search warrant and affidavit...
Spray parks to open this weekend across Pittsburgh
Across Pittsburgh, spray parks and playgrounds with spray features are set to open over Memorial Day weekend. All spray parks will be open starting Saturday through mid-September, with the hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily — weather permitting. There are nine spray park locations across Pittsburgh, including:Arlington at...
