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Airbnb cracks down on Fourth of July holiday weekend parties; 2022 shootings in Pittsburgh still unsolved
Airbnb has once again implemented its anti-party system for the Fourth of July and Memorial Day weekends this year — and Pennsylvania is included. Its machine-learning technology identifies certain attempts to book one- or two-night stays in entire homes that could be at high risk for disruptive parties and prevents...
No injuries reported in North Side house fire
Emergency crews have been called to the scene of a fire in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood. Firefighters were dispatched shortly before 8:30 p.m. to a house near the intersection of St. Ives and Lamont streets on the North Side. An Allegheny County 911 supervisor said no injuries had been reported as...
Preparations underway for Pittsburgh’s furry convention
This year’s Anthrocon in Pittsburgh will be Eric Zawratny’s 24th furry convention. Every summer, anthropomorphics, otherwise known as furries — people dressed as human-like animal characters — travel to Pittsburgh. The group is a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers and anyone who enjoys cartoon animals. The festivities will...
Podcast: Potential nationwide scam hits Carrick event venue
A recent alleged concert booking scam has affected a venue in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood. Audiovisual company Hearcorp owns the event venue and former church at 25 Carrick Ave. Chief operations officer Brendan Elder recalled his conversation with Alex Bowen, who wanted to book a concert featuring orchestral renditions of Dr....
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to campaign for Biden in Pittsburgh
President Joe Biden’s campaign is calling in reinforcements. California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to visit Pittsburgh on Friday to energize the president’s base following his rocky debate performance. Newsom, a Democrat and one of Biden’s staunchest allies, will join Western Pennsylvania leaders for a rally at 1 p.m. A press...
‘All hands on deck’: Police gear up for Pittsburgh’s July 4 fireworks
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Rocco Gagliardi, like many area residents, admires the iconic view of Downtown that motorists get when emerging from the inbound Fort Pitt Tunnel. He just doesn’t want motorists watching Independence Day fireworks from there Thursday night. “People like to stop on the bridge to watch; people...
Paging Kamala? Summer Lee says VP Harris is ‘obvious choice’ if Biden steps down
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee has joined a growing chorus of elected Democrats weighing in on the fallout from President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance, emphasizing the gravity of the presidential race and suggesting that if Biden were to step aside, Vice President Kamala Harris is the “obvious choice” to replace...
Pittsburgh furry convention names Gray Paws Sanctuary as its 2024 charity
Anthrocon has named Gray Paws Sanctuary its charity for the 2024 Pittsburgh furry convention. The White Oak nonprofit, which helps older dogs in the greater Pittsburgh area, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. “This is amazing to be selected as the charity for 2024,” co-founder Darla Poole Brescia said Wednesday. Gray...
Morning Roundup: FBI, police investigate hoax threat at Tree of Life
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, July 3: FBI, police investigate hoax threat to Tree of Life synagogue Authorities are investigating a hoax threat made against the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, according to WTAE. Pittsburgh police told WTAE that...
5 things to know ahead of Anthrocon 2024
The countdown is on: the annual furry convention in Pittsburgh, Anthrocon, is just days away. Every summer, anthropomorphics, otherwise known as furries — people dressed as human-like animal characters — travel from all over the world to the city for the four-day event. The group is a collection of artists,...
Plans for Pittsburgh festival fund move forward but lack key element: money
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday voted to move ahead with a plan to create a fund to support arts and cultural events that were impacted by the covid-19 pandemic — but they don’t seem to have any money for it. Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, D-West End, last month introduced legislation to...
Pittsburgh finds way to avoid forfeiting nearly $9M in federal covid relief funds
Working against a ticking clock that gives the city only six months to put under contract all remaining federal covid-19 relief dollars, Pittsburgh officials are changing funding streams for projects that might be too slow for the federal government’s looming deadlines. The goal, Director of the Office of Management and...
Neighbors look for closure after body discovered in river near Springdale
Closure is about the best neighbors of Bunnie Lee can hope for now that it appears his body has been found, 11 years after he disappeared. “Now, we have closure, but it brings a lot of questions,” said longtime East Liberty neighbor Dorret Payton. “He was missed. He still is.”...
Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July features music, baseball, fireworks
Thursday is America’s 248th birthday and Downtown Pittsburgh has many happenings, from Pirates baseball to fireworks. “The Independence Day tradition in Pittsburgh is one that is enjoyed by people throughout the region,” Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said in a statement. “It brings thousands of people together to celebrate with one...
Duquesne renames law library for Ken Gormley at major donor’s request
The law library at Duquesne University is being renamed for the university president and former dean of its law school, Ken Gormley. Campus officials on Monday said the name change was requested by renowned trial attorney and Duquesne law school alumnus Thomas R. Kline, who in September 2022 made a...
Long-troubled Shuman to reopen Tuesday under new management
Three years after the troubled Shuman Juvenile Detention Center was shut down and its license revoked, the facility will reopen Tuesday on the same site in Pittsburgh but under new management, giving Allegheny County a dedicated place to keep troubled youths for the first time since 2021. Highland Detention at...
FusionFest: Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration honors ancestors and embraces future
“Before I Let Go” by Maze, Frankie Beverly & The Butlers, and other tunes courtesy of WAMO could be heard from Market Street in Downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday afternoon, pulling attendees into FusionFest: Echoes of Our Ancestors, Beats of the Future. FusionFest was the culminating event for Juneteenth this year...
Celebrating Black Music Month: Pittsburgh’s rising stars
June was Black Music Month, and Pittsburgh has no shortage of talent. Black Music Month honors the contributions, creativity and individuality of Black musicians who have shaped American music across all genres. Pittsburgh has birthed greats like Mary Lou Williams, Art Blakey, Lena Horne and Erroll Garner. Here are a...
Where to watch Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July fireworks
The time of year has come again to celebrate patriotism, eat hot dogs and watch colorful balls of fire explode in the sky. Pittsburgh knows how to do the Fourth of July. The City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration is set to begin at 4 p.m. Thursday (July 4). There...
Pittsburgh motorcycle medic struck, injured Downtown
A city motorcycle medic was injured Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle in Downtown Pittsburgh. The medic was taken to a local hospital in stable condition with leg and shoulder pain, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Cara Cruz. There was some damage to the motorcycle, Cruz said....
One year into Pittsburgh police patrol, tide is turning on South SideVideo
While walking down East Carson Street at 12:52 a.m. June 8 in Pittsburgh’s South Side, city police Sgt. Andrew Robinson spotted a man standing outside a shuttered pizza shop, sifting marijuana into brown rolling papers. As Robinson approached, the man quickly ditched the drugs on a window ledge. The two...
‘We’re not going down without a fight:’ 1 year into Pittsburgh police patrol, tide is turning on South SideVideo
While walking down East Carson Street at 12:52 a.m. June 8 in Pittsburgh’s South Side, city police Sgt. Andrew Robinson spotted a man standing outside a shuttered pizza shop, sifting marijuana into brown rolling papers. As Robinson approached, the man quickly ditched the drugs on a window ledge. The two...
The Waterworks Fine Wine and Good Spirits store on the move
The Fine Wine and Good Spirits Premium Collection in The Waterworks near Aspinwall is moving a few doors down. A sign posted on a store window informs customers that the current location in the strip shopping center along Freeport Road will close July 14. A new location will open the...
Gus Kalaris, known as the ‘Ice Ball Man’ on Pittsburgh’s North Side, dies
August “Gus” Kalaris often gave free ice balls to people who couldn’t afford one — he was known as the “Ice Ball Man.” He will be missed from his spot at the bright orange cart near West Park on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Kalaris died Friday night. For seven decades, Kalaris...
Alleged nationwide concert scam affects Pittsburgh venue
A special events venue in Pittsburgh, 25 Carrick Ave, has been affected by an alleged nationwide concert scam. Brendan Elder, chief operating officer at Hearcorp, the audio/visual company that owns the space, had been in direct contact with a company called ARB Marketing looking to book a show. The space...
