Pittsburgh category, Page 15
4,000 Band-Aids, 1,400 water bottles, 1 mobile clinic: Allegheny Health Network prepares for NFL Draft
Cuts, scrapes, bruises, dehydration, allergic reactions — Allegheny Health Network expects to see it all when thousands of people pack Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore in less than two weeks for the 2026 NFL Draft. The system’s mobile clinic will park in Market Square for the duration of the...
Point Park University raises tuition
Point Park University students will pay about 3% more in tuition next academic year. Tuition for a full-time undergraduate student in Point Park’s schools of education, business, communication or arts and sciences will be $20,130 per semester, or $40,260 per year, in the 2026-27 school year. That’s an increase from...
World’s largest rubber duck arrives ahead of NFL Draft
What is yellow, large — standing 61 feet tall and 64 feet wide — and will be taking over Green Tree ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? The world’s largest rubber duck. From April 17 to 22, the largest inflatable rubber duck in the world, a popular tourist attraction, will...
Weeklong march for immigrant rights ends with relief, calls for closure of Moshannon centerVideo
As he labored his way through the final stretch of a trek to the largest immigration detention center in the Northeast, Jaime Martinez said he felt “sobered” by his destination. “We’re walking to a place where people can’t walk free,” he told TribLive on the side of a country road...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh police detective attacked by dog; fire in Baldwin
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Sunday, April 12: Pittsburgh officer bitten by dog during pursuit A Pittsburgh police detective was bitten by a dog during a foot pursuit Saturday in the city’s Knoxville section. The dog was subsequently shot and killed, authorities said. Officers...
Seton Hill, Point Park, CCAC to bolster initiatives to help parents earn degrees
It’s difficult for someone with a child at home to enter or return to college. Tuition costs seemingly keep increasing. Reliable child care is tricky to lock down. And navigating a work-life-family-school balance is a challenging juggling act. “The burden has become on the side of the colleges — in...
Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliffVideo
Jessica Wheeler isn’t joking when she says she’s old enough to be the mother of her fellow students at Pennsylvania Western University’s California campus. Her daughter, Alivia, is also a student at PennWest California. Jessica, 43, graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in secondary English education. Alivia, 20, is...
Port Authority Police investigating rowdy bus fight among juveniles
An apparent fight among juveniles on board a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus Friday is under investigation, authorities said. A video circulating online shows a number of people shouting and punching each other. It is unclear if there were any injuries or if charges are pending. Port Authority Police are investigating...
New map details features for NFL Draft on North Shore, Point State Park
A new detailed map shows where various features will be set up for the NFL draft around Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore and at Point State Park. The map is available on the NFL One Pass app, which is needed for free entry for the draft, April 23-25. The...
Morning Roundup: Police seeking man for indecent exposure; gun flashed at PPS student
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Saturday, April 11: Police seeking man after alleged indecent exposure Pittsburgh police are seeking help from the public to locate a man accused of exposing himself in the city’s Uptown section. The incident happened April 8 at the Shell...
Pittsburgh students tour NFL Draft stage build, explore careers in trades
Pittsburgh-area high school students studying carpentry will get to learn more about the trade on the city’s biggest stage. Students from seven area high schools or career technology centers plan a visit Wednesday to the city’s North Shore to get a tour of the stage building and preparations for the...
NFL Draft safety plan includes increased police, EMS presence across Pittsburgh
Authorities said they are not aware of any credible threats of terrorism or violence tied to the week of NFL Draft events in Pittsburgh. Public safety officials Friday outlined preparations for the draft, including an increased police and EMS presence across the city. The FBI will deploy hundreds of agents,...
Drone ban set for NFL Draft sites in Pittsburgh
Airspace over Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Point State Park will be closed to recreational and personal drones during the 2026 NFL Draft, FBI officials said Friday. Richard Evanchec, who leads the FBI’s Pittsburgh Field Office, said anyone operating an unauthorized drone in the restricted airspace could face both criminal and...
New Carnegie Mellon program pairs start-up entrepreneurs with investors
Founders of fledgling tech startups at Carnegie Mellon University are getting a glimpse inside the minds of venture capitalists and a shot at $240 million in potential investments. The university’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship recently launched its Deep Tech Venture-Ready Program, a six-month course in wooing venture capitalists followed by...
Dating choices or draft picks — the cognitive science behind either is similar, CMU professors say
The human behavior and decision-making aspects behind a person’s dating life doesn’t stray too differently from the choices that coaches and general managers make when selecting a player in the NFL Draft. “You date someone and you make a choice to commit to this person, or keep looking,” said Cleotilde...
Heinz History Center highlights the work of its archivists at annual event
An annual program that puts local archivists in the spotlight will return to the Senator John Heinz History Center on Sunday. Treasures in the Archives, now in its 12th year, will delve into artifacts from four of the History Center’s historic collections. But the one-day event comes with a twist:...
What you need to know for NFL Draft weekend
The 2026 NFL Draft will take over parts of Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore from April 23-25. Whether you’re coming in from out of town or a local looking to join the fun, there are lots of logistical concerns to consider. Here’s your guide for what you need to...
America250PA concert in Point State Park headlined by Nelly, Third Eye Blind
In celebration of America’s semiquincentennial, America250PA is putting on a Pennsylvania-wide concert series this summer. Pittsburgh is the final stop with two blockbuster headliners. The free concert is set for June 27 at Point State Park and will be headlined by rapper Nelly and alt-rockers Third Eye Blind. The Commonwealth...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Perry South stabbing; man wanted for hitting coworker in Jeannette
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, April 10: 1 injured in Perry South stabbing A man was stabbed in the head and beaten with a baseball bat Thursday by two men in Pittsburgh’s South Perry neighborhood, according to a police report. Officers were dispatched...
412 Day celebrates everything Pittsburgh (on Sunday, 4/12)
April 12 is a notable date in various ways. For one, it marks the day in 1861 that the U.S. Civil War began. It also celebrates the delicious goldenness of National Grilled Cheese Day. In the Pittsburgh area, April 12 is recognized as 412 Day. It’s a day designated for...
Brashear physical education class a learning opportunity for future teachers and students with special needsVideo
A new, collaborative physical education class at Brashear High School is proving beneficial to all students involved. Its first mission is giving Brashear students with intellectual disabilities a sense of belonging and inclusion through sport, said Brashear health teacher Christine Wolski. But the class is also a learning experience for...
URA moves ahead with $200M tax diversion for Downtown Pittsburgh projects
The Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority board voted Thursday to earmark up to $200 million in property taxes over 40 years to revitalize Downtown, but the plan is far from final. The entities that would forfeit control of prospective tax revenue — Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Public Schools and Allegheny County — still...
Judge throws out homicide case against 2 men in Pittsburgh slaying
A judge on Tuesday threw out homicide charges against two men accused of a homicide in Pittsburgh five years ago. Jamil Malik Lee, 25, of Upper St. Clair and Jahli Woods, 24, of McKees Rocks, were charged with criminal homicide and conspiracy stemming from the April 9, 2021, shooting death...
Shapiro, Fetterman, McCormick ask DHS to upgrade security for NFL Draft
In just a few weeks, Pittsburgh anticipates roughly 700,000 football fans will arrive for the 2026 NFL Draft. And even though elected officials have said the Steel City is prepared to host the three-day event, a trio of statewide lawmakers wants additional support from the Department of Homeland Security. “I...
2nd phase of NFL Draft street closures set to begin
The second phase of road closures will begin Monday on Pittsburgh’s North Shore in preparation for the quickly approaching NFL Draft. In effect from April 13 through April 21 will be the following road closures:Casino Drive (from Sproat Way)North Shore Drive (to Chuck Noll Way)Reedsdale Street (to Tony Dorsett Drive)Chuck...
