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Barges break free on Ohio River in Pittsburgh; marina damage extensive, Sewickley Bridge reopens again
More than two dozen barges broke loose Friday night and floated uncontrolled down the Ohio River, causing extensive damage to at least two marinas and prompting temporary closures of the West End, McKees Rocks and Sewickley bridges. Twenty-six barges broke free about 11:35 p.m. Friday from a location near the...
Roast the coach: Steelers’ Bill Cowher was the man of the hour at the Mel Blount Youth Home All-Star Celebrity Roast
On Pittsburgh 412 Day, a true yinzer was honored. Crafton’s own Bill Cowher was in the spotlight at the annual Mel Blount Youth Home All-Star Celebrity Roast on Friday at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh, Downtown. The day pays homage to Pittsburgh’s area code, 412, on April 12. “Pittsburgh 412 Day...
Troy and Theodora Polamalu to host charity event at Acrisure Stadium to benefit those who’ve suffered tough times
A Pittsburgh Steelers icon is combining faith, family and fun in an effort to raise money and awareness for Pittsburgh-area communities affected by trauma. Two-time Super Bowl champion Troy Polamalu visited Pittsburgh on Friday with his wife, Theodora, by his side, spreading the word about the 2024 Inaugural Resilience Bowl,...
Pittsburgh man faces ethnic intimidation charges in connection with Squirrel Hill synagogue vandalism
Police arrested a Pittsburgh man on charges of ethnic intimidation and institutional vandalism after, they say, he inscribed a possible hate symbol onto the doors of the Shaare Torah Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. William Murray, 33, was arrested after police were contacted Monday by synagogue staff. The staff sent photos...
412 Day brings another moment to celebrate Pittsburgh
April 12 is a special day for the Steel City. 412 Day is a nod to the Pittsburgh area code, and it gives Yinzers a chance to celebrate the city and its traditions. The area code was first born in 1947, but the current 412 footprint was established in 1998...
New Third Space Bakery in Garfield is a co-op and teaching kitchen
The term “third space” is a location other than school/work or home. Third spaces tend to be relaxing spaces, free from any expectations and somewhere you want to be but don’t have to be. That comfortable setting was the thinking behind the name Third Space Bakery Co-op and Teaching Kitchen,...
Beautifully restored home in Pittsburgh’s Mexican War Streets hits the market
Barbara and Ed Ivanko went on the Mexican War Streets House & Garden Tour in 2014 and fell in love with the neighborhood. The uniqueness of the homes reminded them of the benefits of living so close to a Downtown area, something they enjoyed while growing up in New York...
Biden to visit Pittsburgh area next week
President Joe Biden is returning to Southwestern Pennsylvania next week, his first visit to the Pittsburgh region since 2022. Biden will visit Wednesday, according to the White House. No specific location or agenda was announced, but the White House said more details will follow. His Pittsburgh-area visit is part of...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 12-14
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Spring Carnival Carnegie Mellon University’s Spring Carnival includes amusement park rides, adventures in booths, unhealthy snacks and buggy races — the university’s oldest tradition. Streets will be closed in and around the campus. Since 1920, the event has featured buggy...
Treasury wants to boost foreign investment review powers, as Congress dissects Nippon, TikTok deals
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury wants to enhance the power of a little-known, secretive government committee to review deals made between U.S. firms and foreign investors. This comes as high-profile deals involving foreign investment in the U.S. — like Chinese firm ByteDance’s ownership of popular social media app TikTok and Japanese...
URA taps last of $9M federal fund to boost Downtown Pittsburgh affordable housing
Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority board on Thursday approved millions of dollars to help developers convert empty Downtown buildings into affordable housing. The move came amid persistent concerns about how Downtown has rebounded since the covid-19 pandemic and widespread shifts to remote work that left many offices empty. By authorizing $4.8...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh SWAT situation; high-speed chase; Mon Wharf reopens
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 11: Man in custody after SWAT situation in Crawford-Roberts Police and SWAT were on scene in Pittsburgh’s Crawford-Roberts neighborhood Wednesday night for a man who barricaded himself inside a residence. Pittsburgh Public Safety said that a SWAT...
‘Ghost bike’ memorial triggers talk of bike, pedestrian safety in Pittsburgh
A mountain bike culled from the junk bin of a North Point Breeze shop — its brakes stripped and its frame and wheels spray-painted white — emerged as a symbol Wednesday night for bike and pedestrian safety in Pittsburgh. As rain flickered on and off Downtown after commuting traffic had...
Post-Gazette settles strike with Teamsters
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said Wednesday night it has settled its long 18-month strike by Teamsters Local 211/205, a newspaper executive confirmed. Tracey DeAngelo, Post-Gazette president and general manager, confirmed the settlement through a spokesperson as she was returning from Toledo, Ohio, where Block Communications Inc., owner of the Pittsburgh newspaper,...
Pittsburgh Muslims celebrate Eid and reflect on Ramadan
Muslims around the world celebrated Eid on Wednesday, including those in Pittsburgh. Salaah Brooks, Imam of the First Muslim Mosque, al-Masjid al-Awwal, in the Hill District, celebrated the Eid holiday on Wednesday with his congregation, in accordance with the tenets of orthodox Sunni Islam. “We began our day with a...
Weekend closure planned for northbound Boulevard of the Allies starting Friday night
A full weekend closure of the northbound Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh is planned for Friday night through Monday morning as part of a construction project, PennDOT officials announced. The northbound (inbound) lanes of the boulevard will close between Craft Avenue and Jumonville Street from 8 p.m. Friday through...
Pittsburgh lauds Steelers’ Cameron Heyward, NFL Man of the Year, for serving city ‘with distinction’
Pittsburgh Steelers star Cameron Heyward was recognized Wednesday by city leaders after he won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, considered the league’s highest honor. Appearing during a City Council meeting Downtown, Mayor Ed Gainey said he wanted to recognize the towering defensive lineman for “serving Pittsburgh...
Morning Roundup: Sudden Little Thrills music festival coming; Irish Festival lineup announced; Steel City Duck Derby details
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 10: Sudden Little Thrills music festival being held in Pittsburgh The Sudden Little Thrills music festival announced that they were coming to Pittsburgh this fall. The new festival, from producers of big-name music events like Lollapalooza and...
NPR comedy news quiz ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ to bring live show to Benedum Center
Since 1998, listeners have enjoyed NPR’s comedic news quiz show “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” On Thursday, the show, normally recorded in Chicago, is coming to provide live laughs and current event insights at the Benedum Center. “Wait Wait” is a weekly show that features host Peter Sagal and a rotating...
Pa. Supreme Court hears debate on gun-industry immunity in lawsuit over Mt. Pleasant boy’s death
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday heard argument on whether a federal law that protects gun manufacturers from civil liability prohibits a Westmoreland County family from suing the company whose gun killed their teenage son. The case turns on the court’s interpretation of the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in...
Honky-Tonk Jukebox host pays homage to ‘Bloomfield Sound’ on new record
Once a month, a historic German singing club in Bloomfield is transformed by cowboy hats, rhinestone jackets and plenty of boots, courtesy of the Honky Tonk Jukebox. The Jukebox is hosted by Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Jon Bindley and his band, Bindley Hardware Co. They play their own songs, cover classic honky-tonk...
Pittsburgh CLO announces programs to remove barriers for theatergoers
People stressed about where they will park Downtown, how much they’ll spend on their children’s tickets or arranging for a babysitter so they can go to a Pittsburgh CLO show can give its summer season a try because of new programs. “We always say that (our shows are) by Pittsburgh,...
Morning Roundup: Police seek suspect in Braddock shooting
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 9: Police seek help finding suspect in fatal Braddock shooting Allegheny County Police said they are seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in Braddock. On Monday, police...
Woman, 3 children hurt in crash in Pittsburgh’s Arlington neighborhood
A woman and three children were sent to hospitals Monday night when the woman’s vehicle hit a utility pole in the Pittsburgh’s Arlington neighborhood, Pittsburgh police said. The driver was hospitalized in critical condition after the crash, reported at 6:55 p.m. at Arlington Avenue and Rinne Street, police said. A...
2 injured in Carrick shooting
Two men had leg injuries after they were shot in the Carrick section of Pittsburgh late Saturday night. At 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Pittsburgh police were dispatched to the 1600 block of Brownsville Road in Carrick for a reported shooting, said Emily Bourne, city police spokeswoman. At the scene, responders found...
