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Planning Commission recommends Troy Hill Fire House for historic designation
Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission on Tuesday formally recommended the Troy Hill Fire House for historic designation. The nomination has also earned the recommendation of the Historic Review Board, though City Council will ultimately make the final decision. The building, which dates to the 1890s, is a centerpiece of the Troy Hill...
Text message, jail phone calls lead Pittsburgh police to suspect in Carrick killing
Text messages and coded calls made from the Allegheny County Jail helped lead Pittsburgh police to a man they allege shot and killed another man in Carrick last month, according to the criminal complaint in the case. Elijah Terry-Smith, 23, is charged with one count of homicide in connection with...
Pittsburgh to get 5 new electric garbage trucks
The city of Pittsburgh is set to purchase five new electric garbage trucks — and related electric charging infrastructure — using grant funds. The city will receive $2.8 million from the Allegheny County Health Department for the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s 2021 Targeted Airshed Grant. Pittsburgh City Council on...
CMU researchers create system enabling virtual kiss, sip of water
Is there a lovesick person among us who hasn’t imagined kissing someone they’re pining for? Or how about a thirsty individual imagining a cool sip of water? While not necessarily a good substitute for the real thing, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have figured out a way to exploit sensitivity...
Pittsburgh region could gain $14.5M a year through payments from nonprofits, report says
A program designed to receive payments from the area’s largest nonprofit entities could raise a “baseline” of $14.5 million per year, according to a report released Tuesday by Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb and Allegheny County Acting Controller Tracy Royston. As of 2021, almost 10% of all property in Allegheny...
Retired pastor charged with stealing more than $350K from North Side church
The retired pastor from a North Side Presbyterian church is accused of stealing more than $357,000 from it. The Rev. Wayne Peck, 70, of Highland Park, is charged with theft and receiving stolen property. He turned himself in to detectives from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office on Tuesday. His...
Tree of Life unveils new design, plans for site
Part memorial, part museum and part worship space, the renovated site of the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill will also include an institute aimed at what leaders on Tuesday called the world’s oldest disease: antisemitism. Leaders with the architecture and design firms contracted to help renovate and rebuild...
New facility helps students explore military options at East Liberty’s Phase 4 Learning Center
Driving to a meeting with members of the military in Downtown Pittsburgh, Tom Reed was forced off to the side of the road by a truck. Paramedics arrived. They suggested taking him to the hospital. “Tom told them the only place he was going was to that meeting,” his wife,...
Authorities identify man stabbed to death in Hill District; suspect charged
The victim of a fatal stabbing on Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District has been identified. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Rasheed A. McKamey, 28, of the Hill District. Pittsburgh police said the stabbing was reported shortly after 4 a.m. and stemmed from a domestic dispute in...
Teen arrested with stolen gun Sunday on South Side
Pittsburgh Police arrested a 19-year-old Pittsburgh man they said was in possession of a stolen gun early Sunday morning on Carson Street. Police were called to the 1800 block of East Carson Street around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday for a report of a man brandishing a gun and becoming confrontational...
Pitt says ‘thousands’ have supported university as debate over funding continues
Thousands of Pennsylvanians have answered the call to support the University of Pittsburgh’s campaign to keep tuition discounts for in-state Pitt students, school officials report. The campaign began after some House Republicans indicated they might not support Pitt’s nonpreferred appropriation bill that typically passes in the Pennsylvania budget. The bill...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey signs inclusionary zoning expansion for Bloomfield, Polish Hill
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Monday signed legislation that expands inclusionary zoning into the city’s Bloomfield and Polish Hill neighborhoods. The measure earned City Council approval two weeks ago, after community advocates had pushed for the measure for years, said Councilwoman Deb Gross, who represents the neighborhoods. Community groups in...
TV Talk: Pittsburgher impresses Ken Jennings with unusual talent on ‘Jeopardy!’Video
Julian Glander might not have won Friday night’s “Jeopardy!” episode — he placed second to Mattea Roach, who won her 19th game in a row — but Glander did impress host Ken Jennings. The 31-year-old Lawrenceville-based animator can sing the alphabet backward phonetically. “This is the first episode of ‘Jeopardy!’...
Shooting at bar in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood sends 3 to hospital
Three people were in stable condition after a shooting late Saturday at a bar in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood, according to a city Public Safety spokeswoman. The shooting was reported at 11:45 p.m. at Zano’s Pub House in the 3800 block of Acorn Street. An initial investigation by city police revealed...
Police: Suspect in custody after domestic dispute leads to fatal Hill District stabbing
A female suspect is in custody after a stabbing left a male victim dead early Sunday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, according to city police. Police said Angela Stewart, 34, was charged with homicide and is being held at the Allegheny County Jail. The stabbing was reported shortly after 4 a.m....
Runners, spectators return to city streets for 2022 Pittsburgh MarathonVideo
Marathon mania was unleashed in Pittsburgh this weekend. The full 26.2-mile race and 13.1-mile half-marathon kicked off about 7 a.m. Sunday under cloudy skies that turned to rainy, soggy conditions about an hour into the race. But that didn’t dampen the spirit of runners. Many said they were thrilled the...
Duquesne student runs 1st marathon in friend’s memory, to raise money for hungry kids
Carlin Long has never forgotten the best friend he lost in high school. Her name was Cynthia Phillipson and they both attended Steubenville Catholic Central High School. They were both talented athletes. Long became a track star who competed in the mile, 800 meter and 4 x 800 meter relay...
Pittsburgh police seek help to ID suspects in Station Square burglary
Pittsburgh police are asking for help in identifying suspects in a burglary that happened April 9 at the Glass House Apartments along Station Square Drive East. Police are looking for three men and a woman who are accused of breaking into an apartment during the afternoon, between 12:45 and 3:45...
Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh return for 5th season of sightseeing tours
A brand-new boat joins two others for the fifth season of Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh, a company that offers sightseeing tours on their unusual little boats on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers. They’re recognizable by their thatched roofs and bamboo poles gliding along the river, like a floating Hawaiian-style hut....
Affordable housing still a problem for some in Pittsburgh area despite remedy efforts, experts say
Sarah Murphy said she’s struggled to find decent housing for most of her life. Now, as a mother, Murphy said she’s trying to find housing that is safe for her son, but also affordable. She said that’s a challenge in Allegheny County, particularly as a renter with poor credit who...
Pittsburgh teen reported missing Friday located
Pittsburgh police said a teen reported missing Friday was safely located Monday night. Khlaya Graham was reported missing Friday. Update: Khlaya Graham has been safely located. Thank you to all for your assistance. pic.twitter.com/7sQpd7zscr— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) May 3, 2022...
Pittsburgh Marathon, Pitt commencement ceremonies to impact weekend traffic
Staffing shortages mean the extra Port Authority of Allegheny County service that Pittsburgh Marathon runners and spectators have enjoyed in the past might not be available this weekend as the races return for the first time in two years. “In previous years, Port Authority has provided extra service to assist...
Port Authority extends free light-rail service between Pittsburgh’s Downtown, North Shore
Port Authority of Allegheny County board members on Friday approved a funding agreement to extend free fares for light-rail rides between Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Downtown. The free fares have been in place for several years, but used to be subsidized by non-transit groups. From 2015 through 2020, free T...
Pittsburgh celebrating Arbor Day with event in Mellon Park
Pittsburgh will celebrate Arbor Day with a variety of activities in the city’s Mellon Park on Saturday. This year marks a milestone for Arbor Day, with the national initiative celebrating its 150th anniversary. Mellon Park became Pittsburgh’s first designated arboretum in 2021, receiving accreditation from the Morton Arboretum at the...
Hot, in-person lunches returning to CitiParks senior centers in Pittsburgh next week
Hot, in-person lunches will again be served at CitiParks Healthy Active Living Senior Centers in Pittsburgh starting Monday, after not being offered for two years because of the covid-19 pandemic. “Supporting our seniors is integral to building a welcoming, thriving and safe Pittsburgh,” Mayor Ed Gainey said. CitiParks and other...
