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‘It’s a resource problem’: 1 in 8 bridges in Pa. rated in ‘poor’ condition, records show
A bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park is one of hundreds of bridges rated in similar “poor” condition throughout the region and one of thousands across Pennsylvania. Ten people were injured Friday morning when Fern Hollow Bridge, which carries Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek, collapsed, sending a Port...
Cleanup, investigation begin in aftermath of Forbes Avenue bridge collapse in Frick ParkVideo
The cleanup and investigation into the collapse of the Forbes Avenue bridge over Fern Hollow in Frick Park began in earnest Saturday, the first steps of what likely will be a long and arduous process, federal officials said. “Over the coming weeks we are going to put this bridge under...
Pittsburgh police say man shot in domestic dispute in Sheraden
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting early Saturday that sent one man to a hospital. Police responded to a 911 call for a male shot inside a residence in the 3700 block of Allendale Circle in Sheraden just before 12:45 a.m. and found the victim, according to the Department of...
Iconic lensman ‘Teenie’ Harris focus of Pittsburgh Black History Month show
The man behind the camera will be in focus as the City of Pittsburgh celebrates Black History Month by showcasing the life and works of iconic photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris. An online photo gallery and monthlong display in the City-County Building lobby, entitled “Teenie Harris: The Man Behind the Lens,”...
‘It is outrageous’: Pittsburgh leaders, residents seek answers after poor-rated bridge collapses
First responders formed a human chain just before dawn Friday to reach down and rescue motorists and passengers who fell more than 100 feet when a bridge over Pittsburgh’s Frick Park collapsed down an icy ravine. Most of those caught in the collapse were not severely injured and were able...
Pittsburgh’s East Enders come to terms with the ‘unbelievable’ collapse of Frick Park bridge
Jon Danzek was still tucked in bed on a cold, snowy Friday morning when he heard a noise he thought might be the trash truck in an adjacent alley from his residence in the 600 block of South Braddock Avenue. “The noise was exceptionally loud,” he said, “and it disturbed...
Biden touts infrastructure importance in Pittsburgh visit after bridge collapse
With foundations literally crumbling in Pittsburgh on Friday after a bridge in Frick Park collapsed, President Biden visited the city to tout the importance of infrastructure funding recently allocated by Congress. In front of a crowd of invited guests and media at Carnegie Mellon University’s Mill 19 research and development...
Former Alabama man pleads to sex trafficking in Pittsburgh
A man accused of bringing a woman from Alabama to Pittsburgh to prostitute her pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to sex trafficking charges. Anthony Juskowich, 23, who was living in Oakland at the time of his arrest, faces a mandatory prison term of at least 15 years. He...
Free JazzLive gigs returning to Pittsburgh Cultural District
Jazz is on its way back to the Backstage Bar at Theatre Square in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, with the return of BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive. A winter installment of the year-round series kicks off with a performance from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday by Roger Humphries + RH Factor. It will run...
A guide to Pittsburgh: Things to do in Oakland
Oakland is often regarded as home to UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Carlow University — but it is so much more. Old meets new as its rich neighborhood history shines through in the architecture of buildings and homes, while new developments make it a destination for...
Photos: Bridge collapse in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park
At least 10 people were injured Friday when a bridge carrying Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park collapsed, sending a Port Authority bus and several other vehicles into a ravine below, authorities said. Tribune-Review reporters and photographers captured the damage from all angles Friday morning. Witnesses...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 28-30
It’s the final weekend in January. Here are some ways to spend it. Star-studded The “Dancing with the Stars – Live Tour 2022!” is happening at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Benedum Center, Downtown. Performers such as Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Artem Chigvintsev, Sasha Farber, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov,...
Biden visits site of Pittsburgh bridge collapse
President Joe Biden surveyed damage at the site of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park early Friday afternoon in the first of two stops planned in the city. Biden was planning to go next to Carnegie Mellon University’s Mill 19 research and development center in Hazelwood. The trip was...
10 injured in bridge collapse in Pittsburgh’s Frick ParkVideo
At least 10 people were injured Friday when a bridge carrying Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park collapsed, sending a Port Authority bus and several other vehicles into a ravine below, authorities said. Three of those injured were taken to UPMC Presbyterian by ambulance, authorities said....
Western Pennsylvania experts advocating in support of doulas
Doulas provide physical, emotional and informational support for parents during labor. The care these individuals provide is not usually covered by health insurance. There is movement towards having their services paid for, as well as certifications for all doulas, said Robert Ferguson, chief policy officer for the Jewish Healthcare Foundation...
Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas embrace parents through the loss of a baby
Their tiny hands will never hold on to their parents. Their small feet will never take a step. Their eyes will never open wide with wonder. The unthinkable death of a baby is a moment that lives on in a parent’s heart forever. The heartache of losing them is infinite....
Olivia’s Angels Perinatal Palliative Care Program helps families through loss of a newborn
Olivia died a few hours after birth on Oct. 2, 1999. Her parents Susan and Dan Bevevino wanted to honor their daughter’s memory and legacy. The couple helped establish Olivia’s Angels Perinatal Palliative Care Program at Allegheny Health Network. “When you face tragedy, people often say ‘things happen for a...
Missing Ohio man found safe, police say
A man reported missing and in need of medical attention has been found and is safe, Pittsburgh police said. Philip Gosnell, 50, is from Zanesville, Ohio. He was last seen at 4 p.m. Thursday near UPMC Presbyterian Hospital before being reported missing. Police did not release further information about how...
2 teens charged after fight involving pepper spray at Pittsburgh’s Allderdice High School
Two teenagers face charges stemming from a fight involving pepper spray at a Pittsburgh high school, district officials said. The incident happened Thursday at Allderdice High School in the city’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. An 18-year-old was allegedly involved in a fight with five other students, during which the 18-year-old discharged...
What to expect from President Biden’s Pittsburgh visit
President Joe Biden will visit Pittsburgh on Friday to tout the recently passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill with a stop planned at Carnegie Mellon University’s Mill 19 research and development center in Hazelwood. Pittsburgh Public Safety said Thursday that motorists should expect some delays and road closures because of the...
Report looks at how Wilkinsburg annexation would impact Pittsburgh Public Schools
Proponents of Pittsburgh’s proposed annexation of Wilkinsburg have shared data regarding a potential merger of Wilkinsburg’s schools with Pittsburgh Public Schools, ahead of a final vote on the measure expected within the next two weeks. Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp., the group that spearheaded the effort to have Wilkinsburg annexed into...
Pittsburgh man involved in 2009 fatal shooting pleads guilty to weapons possession
A Pittsburgh man who admitted involvement in a 2009 slaying pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Damone Porter, 34, previously of Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights neighborhood, has been detained since March, according to court records. Drug Enforcement Administration agents reported...
19-year-old Pittsburgh man charged in deadly Allentown shooting
A 19-year-old man from Pittsburgh’s St. Clair neighborhood has been charged in a fatal shooting in the city’s Allentown section. James Linnert faces a single charge of criminal homicide in connection with the Jan. 20 death of Joshua Hamilton, also 19, who had been shot in the neck and arm...
Brashear student charged in alleged assault that left fellow student hospitalized
An 18-year-old Brashear High School student accused of throwing another student to the ground and stomping on his head during a fight in school last week has been charged with assault. Quincey Garland, 18, faces one count of aggravated assault in connection with the incident that left the other student...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to threatening minors on social media for sexual photos
A man from Pittsburgh’s Hill District pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to extorting children to send him sexually graphic photos on Instagram. Markell Smith, 25, will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman on June 15. He faces at least 15 years in prison, according to the...
