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Medical experts sound alarm over CDC turmoil
Political maneuvering has overtaken disease as the greatest threat to national and global health, three public health experts told TribLive. The experts, Drs. Amesh Adalja, Paul Offit and Syra Madad, are among those sounding alarms after the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was fired by...
Peek inside a featured Mexican War Streets House & Garden Tour home
The garage at the Mexican War Streets home of Beth and John Kocur doesn’t have any vehicles. It does, however, have several comfortable couches and chairs, big screen televisions and a fully stocked bar. The owners call it The Back Alley Drinkery. The Kocurs often open the garage door to...
Morning Roundup: Man charged with attempted homicide in Pittsburgh stabbing
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Aug. 29: Attempted homicide charged in Pittsburgh stabbing A Pittsburgh man has been charged with attempted homicide in a stabbing Thursday in the city’s North Side that critically injured another man. Brian Kellum, 46, also is charged with...
Savannah Bananas bring viral social media act to PNC Park
The Savannah Bananas have stolen social media users’ hearts over the past few years, from viral TikTok dances to funny anecdotes — and this weekend, they’re poised to bring Banana Ball to PNC Park. Though the Bananas played their inaugural baseball season in 2016, their widespread internet fame didn’t start...
Community group rails against Esplanade in Pittsburgh, despite assurances from developer
A community group on Thursday raised environmental concerns about the Esplanade development, a $740 million project that aims to transform a brownfield in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood into a vibrant entertainment district. Manchester Neighbors, representing a group of residents, opposes the project. In a report released Thursday, the group highlighted environmental...
Judge lifts suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Pittsburgh
A federal judge on Thursday lifted a suspension against a pro-Palestinian student group at the University of Pittsburgh, finding that the speech they engaged in leading up to the suspension was protected by the First Amendment. U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan granted a motion seeking a preliminary injunction for...
UPMC made $349 million by halfway point of 2025
UPMC earned $349 million in the first half of 2025, a massive improvement after having lost almost as much money by the same point last year. The provider side of UPMC generated $243 million in operating income, compared to $106 million for its insurance business, according to a financial report...
Woman to serve 3 to 8 years for killing man in Carrick
A Pittsburgh woman who said she feared her partner was sentenced to at least three years in prison after pleading guilty to his killing. Breanna Didolce, 25, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the June 6, 2024, shooting death of Jeremiah Anger, 25. Anger called 911 that morning around 11:30...
Pitt hit with ‘armed shooter’ hoax day after school shooting in Minneapolis
The University of Pittsburgh on Thursday became the latest school targeted by a fake report of an armed shooter on campus, a day after a man opened fire during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17. At 12:28 p.m., University of Pittsburgh police sent out...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh on Labor Day weekend: Aug. 29-Sept. 1
The unofficial end of summer? Psh! The temperatures are still high, the sun is still out and there’s still plenty to do before we call it a day on the most beloved season. Enjoy your long weekend with these events. Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival It’s time for football...
Man stabbed in North Side, hospitalized in critical condition
A man was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday after being stabbed in Pittsburgh’s North Side. Pittsburgh police found the man, who they have not named, around 6 a.m. near the intersection of Pressley Street and Cedar Avenue in the city’s East Allegheny, or Deutschtown, neighborhood. Police said the man had...
Morning Roundup: Sheetz set to replace Rite Aid in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Aug. 28: Sheetz planned in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood A Sheetz convenience store is slated to replace a closed Rite Aid pharmacy in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood. Sheetz is in the early stages of planning a new store at Banksville...
Area groups have their own proposals for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Area businesses and organizations are making their own proposals after pop superstar Taylor Swift announced her engagement on social media Tuesday. The Pennsylvania native posted about her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in a joint Instagram post with the caption, “your English teacher and your gym...
Juneteenth event organizer sues Mayor Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh; the mayor responds
Longtime Juneteenth event organizer William “B” Marshall on Wednesday sued Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and the city, alleging the mayor withheld funding and services and delayed permits for Marshall’s events. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, raises complaints with the city’s handling of Juneteenth events hosted by Marshall, as well...
Pittsburgh moves ahead with tiny houses as alternative spaces for homeless
Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday in a preliminary vote unanimously supported a measure that would allow for tiny houses and other temporary communities for homeless. The proposal, first pitched in November 2023, aims to provide safe, dignified spaces for homeless people who may be wary of living on the streets...
Labor Day weekend on Pittsburgh’s North Shore will feature football, baseball and ribs
If you are heading to the North Shore this Labor Day weekend it is best to have a game plan, especially on Saturday. The University of Pittsburgh football opens its season hosting cross-town rival Duquesne University at noon Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. The Banana Ball World Tour, featuring the entertaining...
Man stabbed in shoulder near Homewood intersection
A man was hospitalized Wednesday morning after being stabbed in Homewood. Pittsburgh police said they found the injured man, who had been stabbed in the upper shoulder area, around 9 a.m. near the intersection of Frankstown and North Homewood avenues. Authorities have not named the victim. Police said “the victim...
Postage stamp of Mister Rogers might make a comeback
The United States Postal Service — like much of the rest of the country — is gearing up to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday. So, in honor of this milestone, the postal service wants to bring back a fan-favorite stamp. And you can help make it happen. According to...
Morning Roundup: Firefighter injured battling Pittsburgh house fire; pet dog rescued
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 27: Firefighter injured battling Pittsburgh house fire; pet dog rescued Three occupants escaped safely, but a firefighter was injured early Wednesday as crews battled a house fire in Pittsburgh’s Morningside neighborhood. Fire officials are investigating the cause...
Man fatally shot in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood identified
Officials have released the name of the man who was fatally shot Tuesday night in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood. Hezon Wilson, 25, of the East Hills died at the scene in the 2300 block of East Hills Drive, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Wilson was pronounced dead...
‘Happy where we are’: enrollment steady at Pittsburgh area Catholic schools, superintendent says
With enrollment seemingly stabilizing after a post-pandemic dip, the superintendent the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh’s schools said there are no plans for school closures on the table in the near future. “As of right now, we are pretty stable and happy where we are,” said Superintendent Lauren Martin. Martin was...
Pitt is it: Panthers host an evening of football, fashion, food and fun for females
Patty Irrgang became a Pitt football fan nearly 50 years ago. Her husband, Jay Irrgang, was a student trainer on the 1976 National Championship team. “That was an amazing experience,” said Patty, of Murrysville, who joined other women fans at the inaugural PantHERs Playbook event Tuesday. “You have to have...
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital nurses bask in union win, await contract talks
Dozens of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital nurses celebrated Tuesday afternoon near the Oakland medical facility after securing a union over the weekend. Ballots counted late Saturday showed nurses voting 402 to 305 in favor of unionizing. That capped off a union drive that was officially announced in May, but has been...
Pittsburgh moving ahead with automated red light enforcement
Pittsburgh is moving ahead with an effort to crack down on motorists running red lights. Pittsburgh City Council last year authorized the use of automated red light enforcement, technology that would use cameras to ticket drivers who don’t stop at red lights without requiring officers to monitor the intersections. Legislation...
Mt. Lebanon named highest-ranked Pittsburgh-area high school in national listing
Mt. Lebanon was the highest-ranked Pittsburgh-area school in a U.S. News and World Report listing of the country’s best public high schools. The list, released last week, assessed more than 24,000 public high schools across the country. The majority of the schools, 18,000, were ranked on several performance-related factors: college...
