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Man dies after falling down open stairwell in Downtown Pittsburgh apartment building
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died Wednesday after police say he apparently fell multiple stories in an open stairwell of a Downtown apartment building. The victim was Michael Mongelluzzo, 52, of Pittsburgh, according to the medical examiner’s office. Pittsburgh police responded around noon to...
‘Your choice destroyed this family’: Man gets life for killing ex-girlfriend
The defendant spent 13 minutes telling the court how much he loved the victim, how much he loved her family, how grateful he was to have been a part of it. And how he never intended to kill her. But that statement, read from handwritten notes that went on for...
Pittsburgh Diocese to welcome 2 new priests
Deacons Alec Scheuer and Daniel Roberts didn’t imagine they’d end up dedicating their lives to the Catholic church. Though he was raised Catholic, Roberts, a 1997 graduate of North Hills Senior High School, said he started out as a “freelance actor” in Los Angeles and thought his path would lead...
Former IT manager for Heinz Endowments indicted for embezzling nearly $1 million
The former IT manager for the Heinz Endowments is charged in federal court with embezzling nearly $1 million. Charles A. Richardson, 45, of Pittsburgh, was indicted on five counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering on June 17. The indictment was unsealed on Tuesday. He is free...
Court affirms dismissal of charges against retired minister accused of $350K theft
The state Superior Court on Monday upheld the dismissal of charges against a retired North Side pastor accused of stealing more than $350,000 from his church. The Rev. Wayne C. Peck, 73, of Highland Park, was charged in 2022 with theft and receiving stolen property after he was accused of...
Pittsburgh officials consider $1.8M plan for ‘pipe dream’ public safety training facility
Pittsburgh City Council will consider spending $1.8 million on a master plan for a sprawling public safety training center that has been long delayed. Councilman Anthony Coghill, D-Beechview, who chairs council’s public safety committee, said he doesn’t want to spend so much money on a new public safety training site...
Proposed Pittsburgh bills aim to shield LGBTQ+ residents, reduce penalties for sex workers
Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Barb Warwick on Tuesday introduced legislation that aims to protect LGBTQ+ people and reduce the penalty for sex workers. The bills come at a time when the LGBTQ+ community is “under attack” by federal officials, Warwick, D-Greenfield, said during a news conference outside the City-County Building. “These...
18-year-old dies from wounds in Crafton Heights shooting
A 18-year-old man has died following a shooting Monday afternoon in the Crafton Heights neighborhood in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Isiah Brewer. Police were called to the intersection of Middletown Road and Runnymede Street just before 3:45 p.m., according to city public safety...
Man pleads guilty to aggravated assault in 2022 North Side shooting that left 3 dead
A man involved in a 2022 shootout between rival gangs on the North Side that left three people dead pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy. Charron Troutman, 21, of Pittsburgh, will spend at least eight years in state prison as part of the plea agreement. He also...
Morning Roundup: Arrest made following SWAT situation in Hill District
Here are a few morning news items from across the region for Monday, June 23: Wanted man arrested following SWAT situation in Hill District A Pittsburgh man was arrested Sunday following a SWAT situation in the Hill District. At 4 p.m., police responded to the 600 block of Kirkpatrick Street...
‘Not a city bordering on violence,’ spokeswoman for Pittsburgh mayor says after shootings
Pittsburgh officials on Monday attempted to allay fears of a city on the brink after a weekend that saw three shootings, including one that met the criteria of a mass casualty incident. “(This) is not a city bordering on violence. I want to make that clear,” said Olga George, a...
Man in critical condition after being shot in the head in Lincoln-Lemington
A man was hospitalized in critical condition early Saturday after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood, authorities said. Pittsburgh police were dispatched to the 7000 block of Churchland Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. for reports of gunfire, a police spokeswoman said. Police found a man in the driver’s seat of...
Pittsburgh cancels International Parade as immigration anxieties remain
Pittsburgh has canceled its International Parade & Festival and the Pittsburgh World Cup amid concerns over a federal immigration crackdown. The International Parade, typically a multicultural affair containing vendors and music, was declared a potential target for ICE immigration raids. The Pittsburgh World Cup was intended to be a community...
No parking at Point State Park
Point State Park’s parking lot is officially closed for repairs — until early fall, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources announced Thursday. Caliber Contracting Services, Inc. began the scheduled repairs to the lot at 624 Commonwealth Place, operated by Boulos Parking Inc. The work is denoted in the park’s...
Morning Roundup: Police retrieve dogs left alone in Verona after owner is jailed
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Friday, June 20: Dogs retrieved from Verona house after being left alone Two dogs were retrieved Thursday from a Verona home on Penn Street after they were left unattended. Verona Police Chief Tom Dessell said the dogs have been...
August Wilson Center honors Juneteenth during monthly Intermission event
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s most recent monthly Intermission event series fell on Juneteenth, a Federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of slaves within the United States. The event offered networking opportunities, live music by DJ Nate Da Barber, food by the Black-owned business Hysyde Lounge, live entertainment,...
Crowds fill Pittsburgh’s Mellon Park to celebrate Juneteenth
Quay Simmons, a Juneteenth vendor sporting a “Strong As A Mother” T-shirt, wasn’t going to let a little rain on Thursday get her down. For the fifth year now, the Pittsburgh native has left her day job driving trucks to haul a booth’s worth of quirky bracelets and colorful purses...
3 plead guilty in 2022 fatal North Side shooting
Two men and one woman pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with a 2022 shooting on Pittsburgh’s North Side, where a barrage of dozens of gunshots killed Stephone Drayton and injured three others. Hezekiah Nixon, 19, of Pittsburgh; Andrew Johnson, 29, of Coraopolis; and Tylajae Allen, 24, of Pittsburgh, stood separately...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 20-22
If you’re scientific about it, we’re finally hitting the real beginning of summer. Enjoy the longest days of the year with a slate of great events this weekend. Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk Learn about history with a theatrical tour of Allegheny Cemetery in Lawrenceville on Saturday. Prime Stage Theatre...
Pet owners demand justice, new laws to deal with funeral director accused of theft
Don’t mess with the pets. That was the resounding message from protesters outside the Allegheny County Courthouse Wednesday, demanding justice for deceased pets they fear were mistreated by Patrick Vereb at funeral homes he operated in Pittsburgh and Harrison. About 20 people were scattered along the sidewalk of the courthouse’s...
Man hospitalized after morning stabbing in Downtown Pittsburgh
A Downtown Pittsburgh stabbing left a man hospitalized in critical condition early Wednesday. Pittsburgh police found the man, who they did not name, lying on the ground and screaming around 5 a.m. near the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Smithfield Street, a spokeswoman said. He had been stabbed multiple times...
Hound Haus café and dog park opens in East Liberty
For many dog owners, their pets are considered family. This idea that led local dog lovers, Tom and Danielle Lafe, to open an all-in-one coffee shop, bar and dog park in East Liberty earlier this month. Hound Haus, located on Broad Street, had its grand opening on June 7, revealing...
Jimmy Gregg, heart of Greenfield baseball, retires after 60 yearsVideo
After 60 years of dedicating his life to coaching and mentoring youths, Jimmy Gregg is not only synonymous with Greenfield Baseball Association but the neighborhood itself. “He is Greenfield baseball,” said Emily Pocratsky, whose children play in the league and who is the vice-president of the T-Ball league. “He loves...
Pa. Dems warn GOP’s proposed Medicaid cuts will ‘cost lives’
Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid, the federal program that provides health coverage to poor Americans, could leave hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians without health insurance and force rural hospitals and medical centers that cater to vulnerable communities to shut their doors, Democratic officials warned Tuesday. They urged people to call...
Oliver’s Donuts to close Lawrenceville Market House location
Oliver’s Donuts announced it will close its Lawrenceville’s Market House location on June 29. In an Instagram post, the decision was announced with a graphic thanking customers for their support over the last three years. “We are sad to announce Oliver’s Donuts is closing,” the post reads. “It’s been a...
