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3 Pittsburgh residents accused in $1M fraud scheme targeting pandemic unemployment
Three Pittsburgh residents face felony charges in connection with a scheme that defrauded Pennsylvania of nearly $1 million worth of pandemic-related unemployment relief, according to charges filed by the state Attorney General’s Office. Linda Slade, 51, of Westwood; Rochelle Oaks, 66, of Perry South; and Keith Brown, 53, of Brighton...
Pittsburgh police investigate shootings in Hill District, Larimer
Pittsburgh police are investigating two shootings that happened Monday, one of which left a man in critical condition, authorities said. Officers responded just after 11 p.m. to the 2200 block of Webster Avenue in the Hill District where they found a man shot in the back. He was transported to...
Police: Man shot in leg in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood
A man was taken to a hospital in stable condition after being shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood. Public Safety spokesperson Cara Cruz said officers responded to reports of a man shot around 8:30 p.m. Monday along the 200 block of Larimer Avenue. Police located the victim inside...
As Allegheny County judge offers remote court access, lawsuit could be dismissed
A court watch program that sued an Allegheny County Common Pleas judge for failing to provide access to remote court proceedings has agreed to “pause” the case for three weeks in hopes of a resolution. The Abolitionist Law Center’s Court Watch program filed suit against Judge Anthony M. Mariani in...
Pittsburgh Public Schools prepare for students’ return to in-person classes
Her kindergarteners used to sit at tables, in groups. But now there are tiny disks spread across Amy Belitz’s classroom at Lincoln PreK-5, each about three feet apart from each other. Last year, Belitz said, her classroom seated 24 kids. Now there are only nine desks, and there will be...
Court records: Suspect in Carrick homicide claims victim shot herself
A man charged in connection with the weekend slaying of a woman in Carrick told police the woman shot herself in the face after an argument, according to the charges filed against him. Donte Moss, 41, is charged with homicide in the shooting death of 38-year-old Nalene Harrell. The shooting...
From a marina to floating patios, plan for reimagining Hazelwood riverfront set to be unveiledVideo
A 1.3-mile stretch along the Monongahela River in Hazelwood could become a destination for people to enjoy activities with a riverfront plaza, floating pool, boat docks, trails, play areas and more. “I’m excited. I’m hoping the community will be receptive to it as well,” said Terri Shields, 59. Shields leads...
Police: Dog shot, killed during dispute between neighbors in Sheraden
A pet dog was shot and killed Sunday afternoon during a dispute between two neighbors in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood, officials said. Police arrested the man suspected of fatally shooting his neighbor’s dog, a German Shepherd, Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said. As of 9 p.m., the man still was awaiting...
Police: Woman shot outside South Side club
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting that wounded a woman late Saturday outside a South Side night club. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, was in stable condition and taken to a local hospital by private means, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Police responded just after 11...
The Shrines of Pittsburgh, rich in history, are open this year for Holy Week observation
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The Shrines of Pittsburgh are spiritual treasures rich in historyVideo
They are holy places rich with history, decorated with magnificent relics, larger-than-life paintings, spiritual steps, embellished stained glass windows and massive domes that can be spotted from miles away. Five Catholic churches — St. Anthony Chapel on Troy Hill, St. Nicholas in Millvale, St. Patrick and St. Stanislaus Kostka Church...
Great Allegheny Passage, named 20 years ago, continues to grow in popularity, importanceVideo
The task of naming the network of trails stretching from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md., was brought up at an initial planning meeting in the mid-1990s. Ideas were thrown out. But naming something that didn’t yet exist took a backseat to the actual work, Linda McKenna Boxx said. “Let’s see if...
Tom Savini shares injury photos after being hit by a car
Special effects legend Tom Savini shared an update on his condition Saturday after being hit by a car. The Pittsburgh native posted photos to his verified Twitter account that showed the aftermath of an accident he had been in while riding his bicycle Thursday. Along with the photos of his...
3rd chick arrives in Hays bald eagle nest
A third eaglet has broken out of its shell in a bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood. The fluffy white chick joined its two older siblings before 6 a.m. Saturday, the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania announced. It’s the first time since 2014 that three chicks have been produced...
Pittsburgh man charged in shooting death of woman in Carrick
A Pittsburgh man is charged in the shooting death of a woman early Saturday in the city’s Carrick neighborhood. City police have charged Donte Moss, 41, with criminal homicide, tampering with evidence, illegally possessing a firearm and carrying a firearm without a license. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has...
Pitt virologist discusses vaccine hesitancy, variants, why we may never fully eradicate covid-19Video
Paul Duprex doesn’t fault anyone who’s reluctant to get a covid-19 vaccine. As director of University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research, Duprex has been awed by the collaboration among academic institutions, pharmaceutical giants, public and private funders and scientists around the globe in the race to defeat the novel...
National Aviary’s newest penguin named after soon-to-be centenarian
The National Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side held a gender reveal this week for its newest African penguin. When the top of the egg was removed Tuesday a pink stuffed penguin appeared. Her name is Marge. She was named for Aviary board member and donor Rich Caruso’s mother, Margaret who...
Covid cases surge at Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh on Friday recorded 42 new cases of covid-19 at its Oakland campus since Tuesday. There are now 71 students in isolation, according to the university’s online data dashboard. Eight cases have been identified among faculty and staff. The students’ overall five-day moving average is now 8.6...
Pittsburgh Public Safety director concerned about recent mass shootings in U.S.Video
Within the last 10 days, America has seen two mass shootings: Eight people died in Atlanta and 10 were killed in Boulder, Colo. It’s led President Biden to call for bringing back an assault weapons ban and increasing background checks. Closer to home, Pittsburgh community groups are calling for gun...
Diocese of Pittsburgh to offer in-person and online services for Holy Week
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will offer in-person and online services for Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Bishop David Zubik will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland. He will be joined by Father Kris Stubna, who will serve as the homilist. Easter Mass...
‘Hoping for surprise’: Pitt professor’s spectroscopy technique part of search for life on Mars with Perseverance roverVideo
When Sanford Asher interviewed to join the University of Pittsburgh chemistry faculty in 1979, he gave a presentation on a piece of research he planned to conduct if hired. Asher was working on something called ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy, which uses UV light to excite molecules as a way to determine...
Pittsburgh photographer is The Westmoreland’s new resident artist
Gavin Benjamin, the new artist in residence at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, has found a creative haven in Pittsburgh. The former New York City resident said the Steel City’s affordability gives him the opportunity to live in what he calls “Gavin’s bubble.” “It’s the only place I found...
New street lighting project starting on Walnut Street in Shadyside
A new street lighting system is being installed on Walnut Street in Shadyside, Pittsburgh officials said. The project will consist of 30 new decorative light poles with LED acorn light fixtures replacing the existing lighting and utility poles. Work on the project began on Wednesday and is scheduled to be...
Pittsburgh police investigate East Liberty shooting
One man was shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood Thursday night, according to the city Department of Public Safety. The city’s Shotspotter audio gunshot detection system alerted officers of shots fired near 700 N. Highland Ave. just before 11:30 p.m. Officers found the victim near the intersection...
Medical examiner IDs man killed in Homewood shooting
One man was shot to death and a juvenile was hospitalized Thursday night as a result of shooting in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, Pittsburgh police said. Michael Lyons, 30, of Pittsburgh was pronounced dead at the scene in the area of Frankstown and North Braddock avenues, according to the Allegheny County...
