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Attack on Jewish students not a hate crime, officials say
Law enforcement has concluded that the attack on two Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh was not a hate crime, nor was the assailant targeting a specific group, Pitt officials said. A statement from Pitt on Tuesday offered no motive for why the suspect, Jarrett Buba, 52, of Pittsburgh’s...
Morning Roundup: Stolen guns recovered in Homewood traffic stop; 5 injured in Parkway East crash
Here are a few news items for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Stolen guns recovered in Homewood traffic stop A man and two juveniles were arrested after a traffic stop yielded drugs and multiple weapons, including two handguns that had been reported stolen. Pittsburgh police said officers were patrolling in Homewood...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ shine for bedazzled crowd at Benedum Center
The reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has enjoyed 16 regular seasons and a constellation of spin-offs since it premiered in 2009. Each season chronicles famous drag diva RuPaul’s search for “the next drag superstar.” If the regular seasons uplift one superstar, each season of “All Stars” produces supernovas. And...
Pittsburgh man arrested at Trump rally wanted to hang protest banner, police say
HARRISBURG — A man arrested last week at a Pennsylvania rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had hoped to hang a banner to protest Trump’s policies, Johnstown’s police chief said Tuesday. Authorities announced that misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest were filed against Stephen A. Weiss, 36,...
Authorities make fentanyl bust in Carrick after someone shoots at DEA agent’s car
A Pittsburgh man remained in custody Tuesday after authorities found more than 150 bricks of fentanyl, two guns and bundles of cash in his Carrick home, according to court documents. Authorities charged Drew Gordon, 22, with fentanyl distribution. Investigators searched Gordon’s house on Valera Avenue last week after an undercover...
New council bill could set stage for tiny houses to shelter Pittsburgh’s homeless
A zoning change that would allow for tiny houses and other temporary managed communities to provide safe shelter for Pittsburgh’s homeless population is back on the table. Nearly a year ago, City Council members Anthony Coghill, D-Beechview, and Deb Gross, D-Highland Park, introduced a proposal to allow such temporary communities...
Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square expansion plan passes zoning hurdle, heads to City Council
Pittsburgh-based developer Walnut Capital is one step closer to expanding its flagship Bakery Square site in the city’s East End. The commercial and residential development, which opened in 2009, now spans 20 acres in the city’s Larimer and Shadyside neighborhoods. Walnut Capital is seeking to expand office, residential and retail...
Landslide work to close Pittsburgh’s P.J. McArdle Roadway for 5 days
Pittsburgh’s P.J. McArdle Roadway is set to close for five days for landslide work. The closure of the steep road linking the Liberty Bridge to Mount Washington is scheduled to start at 5 a.m. Wednesday. Officials said the road will reopen by 7 p.m. Sunday. During the closure, a contractor...
Harris set to return to Pittsburgh for 2nd visit this week
Presidential candidates may soon be putting fries on their salads considering how often they are visiting Pittsburgh lately. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are both visiting Pittsburgh this week as part of separate trips. With Harris rallying with union members in Pittsburgh on...
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks keeps summer going with tropical ‘Twelfth Night’
“If music be the food of love, play on,” says Orsino in a famous line from Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night.” In Shakespeare in the Parks’ production of the play, they took him literally. Celebrating their 20th season, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks kicked off the month-long run of the play...
Harris disapproves of U.S. Steel sale to Nippon during Pittsburgh campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris said U.S. Steel should remain owned by an American company, marking her first public comments in opposition to the iconic Pittsburgh company’s proposed sale to Japanese giant Nippon Steel Corp. Harris came out forcefully against the sale while speaking to a crowd of hundreds of union...
Motorcyclist in critical condition following South Side collision
Pittsburgh Police said a motorcyclist is in critical condition after a vehicle that had been parked pulled out in front of him late Sunday night in the city’s South Side neighborhood. First responders were called to East Carson and South 21st streets around 11:45 p.m. for a report of a...
Pittsburgh woman accused of beating her granddaughter, 3, to death
A Pittsburgh woman has been arrested after city police say she beat her 3-year-old granddaughter to death and then left her in her bed for several days before alerting authorities. Denise Johnson, 56, of the North Side, was charged with homicide, aggravated assault, child endangering, corruption of a minor and...
Kamala Harris delivers passionate speech during campaign event at South Side union hall
Editor’s note: This story was updated throughout the day Monday. Vice President Kamala Harris is joining President Joe Biden for one of his Labor Day traditions by visiting Pittsburgh on Monday, hoping to rally the region’s large number of union members and continue Democrats’ momentum in the presidential campaign. The...
Smoke restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
Smoke, a popular taqueria in Lawrenceville, is closing, according to a post on social media. The Butler Street restaurant will close its doors on Sept. 16. “A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who dug what we did,” a post on Instagram, signed Jeff, said. “We appreciate ALL of you! An...
Medical examiner identifies Pittsburgh man killed in East Hills shooting
A man died in a shooting in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to Pittsburgh police. Police were notified of the shooting, which occurred in the 8000 block of Bennett Street, by three ShotSpotter alerts totaling 28 rounds, police said. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the man...
Pittsburgh police: 1 dead, 2 seriously hurt in shooting near The Bluff and Crawford-Roberts neighborhoods
Pittsburgh police are looking for a suspect who shot three people Saturday night along the Crawford-Roberts and Bluff neighborhood border, killing one person and seriously injuring two others. Police said officers and an ambulance crew were sent to the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Marion Street just before 8 p.m....
Pittsburgh man arrested in connection with attack on Jewish Pitt students
Two Jewish students who attend the University of Pittsburgh were attacked Friday night in what authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. Jarrett Buba, 52, of Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood is charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault and two misdemeanor counts of simple assault and reckless endangerment. He...
Jewish students at Pitt attacked; suspect arrested
A man wielding a bottle attacked a group of Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh late Friday near the Cathedral of Learning, officials said. Two students were injured and the suspect was quickly arrested. “The alleged perpetrator, who has no known Pitt affiliation, was immediately arrested by Pitt Police...
Mayor Ed Gainey launches re-election campaign
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has launched a re-election campaign. The first-term mayor launched a new website announcing his bid for another four-year term. “I’m running for re-election because I know that Pittsburgh can be the safest, most welcoming, and most thriving city in America,” Gainey wrote on the site. “Over...
Local artist Louise Silk talks about History Center exhibition
Artist Louise Silk, a born-and-raised Pittsburgher, has created a chronicle of her life over the decades through quilting. Starting on Sunday, visitors to the John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District will get the chance to see Silk through her art — and stitch themselves into the patchwork as...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It’s a busy weekend in Pittsburgh! With three days off to bask in the last of summer and football season right around the corner, the city has plenty of excitement and relaxation to offer. If you want to avoid the insanity of the North Shore, there are definitely other happenings...
Mt. Washington home has sweeping views of Pittsburgh
Homeowners Jody and Lynn Bunting are prepping to say goodbye to their showcase home atop Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington neighborhood — and the sweeping views that come with their property overlooking the Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. “It’s the best view in Pittsburgh,” said Jody Bunting. “It’s right over the fountain.”...
Pittsburgh’s Rib Fest kicks off, continues through MondayVideo
Art Rooney Avenue outside of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh’s North Shore has been transformed into barbeque heaven for Labor Day weekend. The annual Rib Fest kicked off Thursday evening with a dozen award-winning vendors vying for various trophies, including best sauce, best ribs and people’s choice. The event runs through...
Religious leaders swap stories, talk grant funding during house of worship security forum
Three religious leaders — bonded only by acts of violence — took to a North Braddock church pulpit Thursday night to share how they’ve shepherded their congregations past being defined by those who attacked them. The Rev. Glenn Germany knew the space best. Just three months ago, the McKeesport man...
