Pittsburgh category, Page 11
‘Unacceptable’: Some skewer Pittsburgh over still-unplowed roads after big snowfall
On Monday, some streets throughout Pittsburgh remained blanketed by Saturday’s snow, even as city officials claimed “moderate successes” in responding to the winter weather. Rachel MacMillan expected her road to be left untreated after Pittsburgh’s snowiest day in three years made streets slippery Saturday. Since moving to Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood...
Sydney Hanukkah attack hits Jews hard in Pittsburgh as police boost synagogue, school security
Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel, like many in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community, spent Sunday torn between celebrating his faith’s festival of lights and mourning an antisemitic attack in Australia. But the sting of the shooting on Sydney’s Bondi Beach — in which at least 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration...
Highmark loses $69M through 3rd quarter, dragged down by insurance costs
Highmark Health took a $69 million net loss in the first nine months of the year as the Pittsburgh-based company struggled with more frequent and costly health insurance claims. The organization’s insurance arm, Highmark Health Plans, had a $211 million operating loss through September, according to financial results released Monday....
Karla Boos, fonder and longime artistic director of Quantum Theatre, announces plans to retire
Quantum Theatre, a company that has challenged and delighted Pittsburgh theatergoers since its inception in 1990, will be looking for a new artistic director next year. Karla Boos, founder and current holder of that position, has announced she will retire in December 2026. Before departing, Boos will be directing Quantum’s...
Frigid temperatures, gusty winds set the stage for Steelers-Dolphins matchup
There will be two opponents on the field Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. But the fans in the stands will have a battle too — against the wind and cold. The temperature at kickoff for “Monday Night Football” is going to feel something like three field goals — 9 degrees,...
A half-million people could attend the NFL Draft. Where will everyone stay?
Rena Ostlund views the 2026 NFL Draft as a prime opportunity to earn extra income. She’s listed her Oakmont home for rent during what’s expected to be Pittsburgh’s largest tourism event ever. Her asking price: $15,000 for three nights. “I know it is very lucrative to do this,” Ostlund said....
Man critically hurt after car crashes, catches fire in Downtown Pittsburgh parking garage
A man was in critical condition Sunday after a vehicle crash and fire in a parking garage near PPG Paints Arena, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Police, fire and EMS responded just before 7 p.m. to reports of a vehicle on fire in the parking garage below Chatham Tower at...
New details emerge about Maryland investigation of Jason Lando, O’Connor’s pick for Pittsburgh police chief
Jason Lando, the police veteran tapped to become Pittsburgh’s next chief, was linked by criminal investigators to an account that sent expletive-laced text messages from anonymous “burner” numbers earlier this year, according to a law enforcement report obtained by TribLive. Lando, a Squirrel Hill native who served as a Pittsburgh...
State trooper shoots suspect in Pittsburgh following pursuit of stolen car
State police said one of their troopers shot a man Saturday morning in Pittsburgh after he fled from them in a stolen car. According to the state police, troopers on patrol spotted the stolen Infiniti shortly before 9:40 a.m. heading east on Interstate 376. Police said the driver failed to...
Frigid temperatures below 20 degrees to trigger opening of Pittsburgh warming centers
Pittsburgh’s CitiParks is set to open five warming centers on Sunday, with the expected arrival of bitter cold temperatures well below freezing. Warming stations will be open to all from noon to 6 p.m. at the following five Pittsburgh Healthy Active Living Community Centers: • Beechview, 1555 Broadway Ave. •...
Shooting in Pittsburgh’s Middle Hill neighborhood sends man to hospital
A man was in critical condition following a shooting early Saturday in Pittsburgh’s Middle Hill neighborhood. City police responded to the 600 block of Chauncey Street to investigate three ShotSpotter alerts shortly before 1:45 a.m. totaling 17 rounds of gunfire. Officers found a vehicle with bullet damage and multiple shell...
Pittsburgh looks into worst-case budget scenario of missing New Year’s Eve deadline
Pittsburgh officials expect the city will have a 2026 spending plan by their New Year’s Eve deadline. But Jake Pawlak, the architect of outgoing Mayor Ed Gainey’s budgets, is already exploring what would happen if they don’t. “That has not happened in the modern era of the city,” Pawlak told...
Maryland authorities close probe of Pittsburgh police chief nominee as O’Connor stands by his pick
An investigation by Maryland authorities into Jason Lando, the nominee for Pittsburgh police chief, wrapped up earlier this month after finding “no violations of criminal law,” according to a letter by Maryland’s Office of the State Prosecutor. Lando, a former veteran Pittsburgh police officer, served as police chief in Frederick,...
Rare cancer diagnosis didn’t stop Pitt student from graduating early
Sarah Pine’s college experience at the University of Pittsburgh was typical, until it wasn’t. From Savannah, Ga., Pine came to Oakland in fall 2022 to pursue writing, seeking a different atmosphere than the south. “I went in with all these positive thoughts and ideas, ready to conquer the college experience,”...
2 large holes close North Craig Street in Oakland
Part of North Craig Street in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh was shut down because of two large holes in the road, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. North Craig Street was closed near Bayard Street. It’s unclear what caused the holes. WTAE reported that Pittsburgh Water was at the...
Pittsburgh Public Schools enrollment continues to shrink
Student enrollment at Pittsburgh Public Schools this fall declined 2% over last fall, and 23 of the district’s schools enroll less than 250 students, according to data released this week by the school district. PPS enrolled 17,937 students from Kindergarten to 12th grade this fall; a decline of 375 students...
2 charged after 4 children found living in deplorable conditions in Knoxville
Two adults face criminal charges after four children were found living in deplorable conditions in the Knoxville section of Pittsburgh. India McKnight, 34, and Earl Kenney, 45, both of Pittsburgh, are charged with endangering the welfare of children and criminal conspiracy in connection to a police investigation that began in...
Twin blazes near West Penn Hospital displace at least 20 residents
A pair of late-night residential fires broke out Thursday near West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, displacing at least 20 tenants and sending three people to the hospital. The injured — two city police officers and one resident — were being treated for smoke inhalation. There were no other injuries from...
Penguins delay puck drop due to I-279 crash
The Pittsburgh Penguins have delayed the start of their game Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena by 30 minutes because of a crash that closed Interstate 279 southbound. Puck drop for the game against the Montreal Canadiens was scheduled at 7 p.m. That has been bumped to 7:30, the team...
Tenants confront property managers over unsafe living conditions in Pittsburgh, region
LaTonya Smith, 57, said there are days when she gets home from work and just sits in her car to avoid the stress and problems awaiting inside her Pittsburgh apartment. “For like two hours I am like ‘oh I do not want to go into this building. I can barely...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 12-14
The temperature just keeps dropping, but the ‘Burgh shows no sign of stopping! There’s lots to do and see this weekend all around town, so don’t miss out just because of a chill. Here are a few must-dos this weekend. Holiday storytelling show The holidays can be a complicated time...
Legal battle over Pittsburgh Zoo elephants continues
A Washington, D.C.–based animal-rights group has filed a lawsuit in Somerset County seeking to secure the liberty of two Pittsburgh Zoo elephants. The elephants were recently moved to an international conservation center in Fairhope, where the suit claims they are being forcibly bred. Wednesday’s lawsuit is the second in a...
‘Sports360,’ 1st major exhibition at the Kamin Science Center, set to open
An exhibition that immerses visitors in the science of athletic performance is about to debut. Details of the “Sports360” exhibit were announced Thursday at a pep rally at the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The exhibit officially opens Saturday with a family-friendly tailgate....
Black-owned businesses host market in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
The Black Market: Holiday Edition will showcase Black-owned businesses in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District during the holiday shopping season. The indoor pop-up will be open Thursday, running through Sunday and again December 18-21 on the ground floor of the Encore Building at 100 7th St. in Downtown Pittsburgh. Shoppers will find...
Pittsburgh police to halt moonlighting program for dozens of businesses
Pittsburgh police plan to bar dozens of local groups and businesses that owe the city money from being able to hire off-duty officers for moonlighting work, according to an internal memo obtained by TribLive. A TribLive investigation published Sunday turned up city records showing hundreds of businesses and organizations —...
