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Pa. attorney general: 5 arrests made in Allegheny County for separate instances of gun trafficking
Five people in Allegheny County face charges for separate instances of gun trafficking and related firearm offenses, according to a news release from Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s office. Four of the five arrests stem from the straw purchases of firearms, or buying firearms for someone who is prohibited from owning...
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court rules against Pittsburgh gun regulations
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on Friday reaffirmed a lower court’s ruling in striking down Pittsburgh gun regulations. The ruling applies to three separate gun cases that were on appeal with the Commonwealth Court, including two that were filed in response to the Oct. 27, 2018, shooting at the Tree of...
Frankie Avalon joins forces with Fabian for Rivers Casino show
A couple of legendary ’50s and ’60s crooners, Frankie Avalon and Fabian, will be appearing together as “Dick Fox’s Golden Boys” on Aug. 27 at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on the North Shore. Both were teen idols, as they were called back in their heyday. Avalon had a string of hits...
Lawrenceville-based online grocery service delivers fresh food orders to your doorstep
When Tara Sherry-Torres sees the green box on her doorstep, she smiles. “It just brings me joy,” the Swissvale resident said, referring to the containers of fresh food that arrive weekly. “We get the box, and it’s a way for my daughter and I to cook and entertain, ourselves.” She...
Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert to retire after nearly 30 years with bureau
Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert said Friday that he will retire in early July, ending nearly three decades of service with the bureau. “Following deep reflection and significant discussion with my family, I have come to the decision that it is time to step away from the chief’s position and...
Spiritual health: Pittsburgh’s UPMC Mercy celebrates a milestone of patient care
The metal cross is affixed above the hospital president’s door, and it’s not just a decoration. The crucifix symbolizes the religious well-being of patients. In addition to them being cared for by medical doctors and nurses at UPMC Mercy, they receive a level of care not measured in a prescription...
No injuries reported as Pittsburgh police, suspect exchange gunfire in Homewood
There were no injuries reported when a Hazelwood man exchanged gunfire with Pittsburgh police early Friday in Homewood. Police said they responded shortly after 2:40 a.m. after they received multiple Shotspotter alerts from the 7100 block of Hamilton Avenue. After meeting with a witness who saw the suspect firing shots,...
Best rock song of all time? It’s in the ear of the beholder
The WDVE Memorial Day 500 returns this weekend for the fourth year since taking a 20-year hiatus. It begins at 10 a.m. Friday. Back in the day, it was a pretty good bet that Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” would come out on top. But a funny thing happened when...
Missing 13-year-old girl is in danger, Pittsburgh police say
Pittsburgh police are seeking the public’s help in finding a 13-year-old girl who is in danger, according to a social media post from the bureau. Nidrea Cox was last seen at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Glen Hazel. Cox is 5 feet 7 inches tall. She was wearing black clothing...
DA to seek death penalty against man charged in Pittsburgh triple homicide
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office plans to seek the death penalty against a man charged in the New Year’s Eve killings of three people, including a 12-year-old boy. Ronald Steave, 30, was charged Jan. 6 with three counts of homicide in connection with the shooting deaths of his ex,...
Pittsburgh City Council advances plans to create Lead Safety Trust Fund
Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday advanced a measure that would create the Lead Safety Trust Fund to help finance the city’s new Lead Safety Ordinance. The city would put $2 million in American Rescue Plan funding into the trust, which would also hold other cash dedicated to enacting the Lead...
Residents remain divided on Pittsburgh’s proposed Oakland Crossings development
A Pittsburgh City Council hearing Wednesday on the proposed Oakland Crossings development revealed that some residents remain divided on the project, despite efforts by Mayor Ed Gainey to reach a compromise between the developers and concerned residents. Walnut Capital, the Shadyside developer that revitalized Bakery Square, has sought a zoning...
Pittsburgh Art Commission denies proposal for Jane Seymour sculpture on Mt. Washington
Pittsburgh’s Art Commission on Wednesday denied a proposal to place a sculpture by actress Jane Seymour on Mt. Washington’s Grandview Avenue Overlook. The proposed bronze statue would depict Seymour’s open heart design, which is best known from the Kay Jewelers Open Hearts jewelry collection. An anonymous donor offered to fund...
Proposal to allow youth groups to camp in Pittsburgh parks moves forward
Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow youth groups to camp in city parks. The measure would allow youth organizations to secure permits to camp in city parks, something that isn’t allowed now, said Kathryn Vargas, director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. “Right now, if...
Sewickley man charged in Pittsburgh teen’s homicide
A Sewickley man is charged in connection with the killing of a teenage boy this month in Pittsburgh, according to police, who said the man sent video of the teen’s last moments to at least one other person. In addition to homicide, Joseph Koller, 20, faces charges of aggravated assault...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 27-30
It’s Memorial Day weekend — a time to remember those who served for our freedom. Here are some ways to spend it. Memorial Day parade The annual Memorial Day parade starts at 10 a.m. Monday at 36th and Butler Streets in Lawrenceville. It ends at Allegheny Cemetery. There will be...
Man’s gunshot wound leads to Pittsburgh police investigation in Homewood
Pittsburgh police are investigating a possible crime scene in the city’s Homewood neighborhood after a man arrived at an area hospital early Thursday with a gunshot wound. The man was in stable condition when he appeared at the hospital shortly after 3:30 a.m., police said. Police said the potential crime...
New study urges Pennsylvania to improve recycling efforts
A report released Wednesday said Pennsylvania should require curbside pickup for common recyclables such as glass and plastic and recommit itself to educating the public about the importance of recycling. The goal is to “get Pennsylvania back on track as a leader in recycling and waste reduction,” said Sarah Alessio...
Police: Man shot multiple times in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill
A man was critically injured in a shooting early Wednesday in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill, city police said. Officers responded to emergency calls reporting shots fired in the 1400 block of Lowrie Street shortly before 2:30 a.m. They found a man lying in the street with gunshot wounds to his arm...
Pittsburgh Public Schools on modified lockdown after Texas shooting; covid closes Banksville K-5
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be operating on a modified lockdown Wednesday as a precautionary measure in the wake of Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Texas. The shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, claimed the lives of at least 19 children and two adults. “At no time should the...
Tribune-Review takes home a Golden Quill best-of-show among its winners, dozens of nominations, CEO honored
The Tribune-Review won a number of Golden Quill Awards and was a finalist for a slew more at the 58th Golden Quill Awards on Wednesday night at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The Trib won a best-of-show award, and Jennifer Bertetto, president and CEO of the Trib’s parent company, Trib...
Supreme Court refuses to take up appeal by ex-Pittsburgh Councilwoman Darlene Harris on ethics fine
The state Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear an appeal by former Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Darlene Harris over fines levied against her for failing to file financial disclosure reports during her 2019 campaign. The court provided no explanation for its decision, but noted in the order that Justice David...
Restoration project to National Negro Opera House underway in Homewood
The National Negro Opera House in Homewood will be getting a major facelift. Officials on Tuesday held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site on Apple Street to mark the beginning of a multimillion dollar restoration project at the historic landmark. Jonnet Solomon, director of the Steel City Arts Initiative, said...
City Council approves measure to investigate limited-equity housing cooperatives
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a measure to explore limited-equity housing cooperatives as a way of addressing the city’s affordable housing crisis. “I hope we can start delivering some of that type of housing,” said Council President Theresa Kail-Smith, who co-sponsored the legislation. “This would be one of...
Homestead man wanted in Greenfield bar shooting that injured 3
Police are searching for a Homestead man who they said was thrown out of a Greenfield bar last month and then opened fire from his car, wounding three and sending others scrambling for cover. Jeremy Banks, 40, faces 21 charges, including 12 counts of aggravated assault in connection with the...
