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Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh opens with locally curated amenities
The new Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh is opening its doors, with amenities designed to invite guests to “stay like they own the place” — and to feel at home in Pittsburgh itself. The 185-room boutique hotel, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, is in a historic Gothic Revival-style building at...
Pickle-flavored what?! Check out some unusual Picklesburgh items
Picklesburgh is upon us! The annual gathering for connoisseurs of all things pickles, Picklesburgh, is set for this Friday through Sunday on the Rachel Carson Bridge and Riverside on the 10th Street Bypass in Downtown Pittsburgh. If there’s one thing we know about Picklesburgh, it’s an event that stretches the...
Foxtail, Skybar temporarily close, citing South Side’s ‘problematic’ customer base
Foxtail and Skybar on Pittsburgh’s South Side have shut down indefinitely, days after a video began circulating of a lewd act that allegedly took place at a private pool party at the venue. Owners did not address the video and did not return requests for comment but noted in a...
Former Pittsburgh City Councilman Doug Shields looks to run for seat again
Former Pittsburgh City Councilman Doug Shields on Tuesday announced he will be running again for his former seat. Corey O’Connor stepped down from City Council on Sunday to take on a new role as Allegheny County Controller. He is replacing Chelsea Wagner, who was elected as an Allegheny County Common...
Man who jumped from crane in East Liberty identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified Hyoung Kee Park as the man who jumped from a crane in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty Ave on July 5. The fall resulted in Park’s death. He was 54 years old and his home address was listed as Flushing, NY. At 5:45 a.m. on...
Pittsburgh City Council special election to be held in November
A special election to fill a vacancy on Pittsburgh City Council will take place on Nov. 8, the same day as the general election. The election will determine who will replace Corey O’Connor, who stepped down to become Allegheny County Controller. O’Connor — the son of former Pittsburgh Mayor Bob...
Man hospitalized in Pittsburgh after shooting
A man was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday night as a result of a being shot in the thigh, Pittsburgh police said. Police in the city’s East End neighborhood said they were notified that the man had been driven to the hospital by a private vehicle at 8:30 p.m. Police...
Pittsburgh man acquitted in death of college friend during 2021 Hawaii vacation
A jury in Hawaii acquitted a Pittsburgh man last week for the death of his friend during a vacation on the Big Island last year. Benjamin Fleming, 39, a Carnegie Mellon graduate, was found not guilty of manslaughter. Fleming and friends Abhishik Gupta of Pittsburgh and Alexander Germany-Wald of Boston,...
Hill District fire leaves Pittsburgh woman in critical condition
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after a house fire Monday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, city police said. The woman was found in a third-floor bedroom of the home in the 1700 block of Cliff Street, and was helped to safety by another resident in the house, police said....
Teen shot in Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood
A Pittsburgh teenager was shot in the hand Monday afternoon while leaning out of the window of his Elliott home, city police said. The 16-year-old boy was shot in the 700 block of Lorenz Avenue around 5:25 p.m., police said. Police said the boy was conscious and alert and was...
How will the loss of stadium naming rights affect the Heinz legacy in Pittsburgh?
The decision by Kraft Heinz not to get into a bidding war with Acrisure for the naming rights to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ stadium could signal more than a change in signage on the North Shore, several business and marketing onlookers said Monday. “I think it’s kind of remarkable that it’s...
Greenfield woman looks to replace Corey O’Connor on Pittsburgh City Council
A special election will determine a replacement for Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor, who stepped down to become Allegheny County Controller. O’Connor officially resigned from City Council on Sunday. O’Connor — the son of former Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O’Connor, who died months after being inaugurated in 2006 — had served...
Pittsburgh has plenty of places that have changed names
Nothing lasts forever. And that includes naming rights. With the news that Heinz Field will become Acrisure Stadium, why not take a look at a few of the other spots in the area that have changed their names? For purposes of this collection, we will be listing the places with...
Pickles & Giggles comedy show brings power of Picklesburgh into Downtown
Rojo Perez is one of four headliners for the Pickles & Giggles Comedy Showcase, slated for 8 p.m. Thursday on the eve of Picklesburgh in the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh. Presented by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, in conjunction with the National Comedy Center of Jamestown, N.Y., it’s the first...
No injuries reported in fire at McKeesport high-rise
Fire broke out at the Midtown Plaza Apartments on Sinclair Street in McKeesport on Sunday but no injuries were reported. An Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said county police, fire and EMS were on the scene at the high-rise. The dispatcher said the fire was reported around 6 p.m....
Passenger dies in wrong-way Parkway East crash
Updated: The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Thomas Linwood Ligon, 47, of Monroeville. A person died in car crash on I-376 Saturday morning after another driver was traveling on the wrong side of the road. At around 2:30 a.m., a driver was traveling westbound in an eastbound...
2 people shot in Pittsburgh’s Terrace Village
Four people are in stable condition after a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Terrace Village neighborhood early Saturday morning. Just after 12:30 a.m., police responded to the shooting at the 220 block of Oak Hill Drive. Two people had been shot and two others were injured, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Emergency...
It’s official: Corey O’Connor named Allegheny County controller
Former Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor has been appointed Allegheny County controller. O’Connor took to Twitter on Friday to thank the state legislators who supported him. “My family and I are humbled by the opportunity to serve as Allegheny County Controller and the support that we’ve received,” the post read...
Upstreet Diner takes over former Pamela’s spot in Squirrel Hill
Start your day with the “Ben-Eddict-Ive.” It is eight layers of a thin dough cheese pastry, two over-easy eggs, topped with hollandaise aioli and served with a side Israeli salad. Dishes such as that are on the menu at the newest eatery in Squirrel Hill. Upstreet Diner is located in...
Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle company Argo AI lays off some staff
One of Pittsburgh’s autonomous vehicle companies confirmed layoffs on Thursday. Argo AI, which is headquartered in the Strip District, didn’t specify how many people were let go. The company said in a statement that the layoffs were part of prudent adjustments after aggressive hiring over the last several years. Since...
Center for Hearing & Deaf Services celebrating 100 years
Last month, Mattel released a Barbie doll with hearing aids. She wears a floral dress, pink boots and has her hair in a ponytail. Two over-the-ear hearing aids are visible. The assistive devices might seem like small accessories to some people, but they speak volumes to the hard of hearing...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 8-10
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Art crawl The Lawrenceville Art Crawl is from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday along Butler Street. The indoor and outdoor event will feature local businesses and venues with a collection of curated art and music. Organizers expect 10,000...
‘Tidal wave’: Pittsburgh abortion clinics see influx of out-of-state patients
Crystal Grabowski gave herself only a few minutes to grieve on the morning of June 24 — phones were ringing off the hook at Planned Parenthood’s Pittsburgh clinic soon after news broke that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed a constitutional right to abortion. “It felt like...
Mon incline to close in August for 4 months for upgrades
The Monongahela Incline will be closed for four months for a rehabilitation project, Pittsburgh Regional Transit authorities announced Thursday. Improvements include modernizing the mechanical controls and electrical systems as well as upgrades to the interiors of the upper and lower stations. PRT and its contractors will begin mobilizing this month....
It’s last call for Excuses Bar & Grille on South Side
There will be no more excuses. And that was sad news to hear for the people who patronize this popular South Side bar. Excuses Bar & Grille will turn out the lights one final time for last call on July 17. After 34 years along Carson Street on Pittsburgh’s South...
