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Canine Companions for Independence provides dogs for people with disabilitiesVideo
Jessica Gardner rolls herself in her power wheelchair to the dryer. But with cerebral palsy, it’s difficult to pull the clothes out. Her best buddy comes to the rescue. Ford, a Labrador-golden retriever cross, has been by her side for four years. The two were matched through Canine Companions for...
North Huntingdon traffic stop nets fugitive wanted in New Kensington drug death
North Huntingdon police on Monday arrested a man wanted for nearly two years in connection with the drug overdose death of a New Kensington woman. Police say Tre-Ron Arnez Jackson, 27, of Pittsburgh was among three men accused of selling and delivering drugs that New Kensington police allege killed Shanelle...
Pittsburgh City Council told facial recognition bill should be stronger
Restrictions on using facial recognition software and predictive police techniques proposed by Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor don’t go far enough, a handful of computer science researchers told council Wednesday. Instead, council should consider a full-fledged ban on using such software and techniques, said David Widder, a doctoral student in...
Pittsburgh man accused of shooting at ATF agent indicted
A federal grand jury this week indicted a Pittsburgh man accused as part of a drug-trafficking street gang for shooting a federal agent during a June raid by law enforcement. The indictment, returned Tuesday, charges 44-year-old Dion Williams with firing at an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
City treasurer: Pittsburgh faces $100 million less revenue because of pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic’s toll on Pittsburgh’s finances could mean the city collects $100 million less in revenues than projected, Treasurer Douglas Anderson told council members Wednesday. This year will be a “weird budget cycle,” Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle said, as council heard from Anderson about how the 2021 city budget...
Graeter’s Ice Cream hosts ‘Cones For The Cure’ fundraiser for pediatric brain cancerVideo
Six-year-old Elena left notes in her mom’s briefcase and her dad’s backpack. There were many written messages from the little girl before she died from brain cancer in 2007. “She hid some between books on the bookshelf, in the corners of our dresser drawers or between dishes in the china...
Port Authority: 94-year-old woman hit by ACCESS van in North Oakland
A 94-year-old woman was hit by an ACCESS van Wednesday morning in Pittsburgh’s North Oakland neighborhood. Pittsburgh police and paramedics said they responded at about 9:30 a.m. the van struck the woman at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and North Dithdridge Street. The woman was taken to UPMC Presbyterian with...
Art Rooney Awards Dinner and Auction held onlineVideo
The 47th annual Art Rooney Awards Dinner and Auction has gone virtual. Like so many nonprofits, the event could not be held live because of the pandemic. Organizers compiled a video with messages from the honorees, along with showcasing the football jerseys, golf packages, spa certificates and hotel stays that...
Here are some Pittsburgh-area outdoor dining spots to try as summer winds down
Summertime restaurant discussions almost always include a spirited debate over the best outdoor dining spots. In a year when half of Americans have canceled summer vacations, however, it seems appropriate to explore restaurant patios that do more than just provide fresh air. This list gives a nod to Pittsburgh-area restaurants...
Cyclist struck by vehicle in Shadyside
A cyclist was in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle late Tuesday in Shadyside, police said. Officers responded at about 10:25 p.m. after a female cyclist was hit at the intersection of Morewood and Ellsworth avenues. The woman was not identified. Public Safety Spokeswoman Cara Cruz said the...
Police: McKees Rocks man arrested in connection to shooting that injured teen
A McKees Rocks man was arrested Tuesday in connection to a shooting in Sheraden that left a teen wounded last week, said Pittsburgh Bureau of Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz. Andrew Johnson, 23, is charged with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and possession of an instrument...
Pittsburgh police: man robbed at gunpoint in Lincoln-Lemington
A man was robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday by multiple individuals at a home in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood, according to city police. Public Safety spokesman Chris Togneri said officers responded to the robbery report near Lincoln and Lemington avenues around 1 a.m. Tuesday. When officers went to the home, they...
ForgingPGH land-use plan to be developed in PittsburghVideo
Pittsburgh is a city of 90 neighborhoods that has never had a single, coordinated plan that details what should be done to improve it. That’s set to change in the next year, as city officials Tuesday announced a comprehensive land-use planning effort they call ForgingPGH. The approach was used in...
Pitt reports 35 new coronavirus cases in 3 days
The University of Pittsburgh saw a large increase in covid-19 cases last week, according to the most recent update to its covid-19 data dashboard. Since last week, the university recorded a total of 46 new cases among students — 35 of which were recorded just Friday through Sunday. There are...
Mayor Peduto says protest tensions have eased in Pittsburgh, activist disagreesVideo
Changes in the way the Pittsburgh police department responds to protests in the city appear to be working, Mayor Bill Peduto said Tuesday. “I think that we have been able to scale back our response from one that was more about domination to one that looks to deescalate,” Peduto said....
East End businesses create Pittsburgh survival kits of beer, coffee and more
Survival is a word that packs a lot of meaning in these covid-addled times. That notion is behind an initiative involving five small businesses in Pittsburgh’s East End: the East Enders’ “Survival Kits.” East End Brewing, Prohibition Pastries, Commonplace Coffee, Kelly’s Bar & Lounge and Barmy Soda Co. are providing...
Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh sues insurance carrier over covid-19 business losses
The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, which operates the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, is suing its insurance carrier to recoup business losses caused by the covid-19 pandemic. The federal lawsuit, filed Monday against Federal Insurance Company, does not specify the financial loss other than saying it is...
Pittsburgh Parking Authority resumes ticketing in residential permit-only zones
The Pittsburgh Parking Authority will begin enforcing permit-only parking in residential areas on Tuesday, city officials said. The city suspended a slew of parking regulations in mid-March as the covid-19 pandemic took hold locally, and summer has seen some enforcement begin again. There are more than a dozen residential areas...
The Friendship Circle in Pittsburgh is putting the face back in face masks
Face masks are tools proven to quell the spread of covid-19. But for those who rely on lip reading or have trouble observing social cues, traditional masks can also block their ability to communicate with others. At Squirrel Hill’s The Friendship Circle, breaking down barriers for the differently-abled is exactly...
Pittsburgh Public School employees who distributed laptops showing covid-19 symptoms
Two Pittsburgh Public Schools employees from Montessori PreK-5 are experiencing covid-19 symptoms after participating in a technology distribution event at Montessori on Friday. The district said both employees were wearing personal protective equipment and abiding by social distancing guidelines during the distribution. Both employees have been tested and are awaiting...
Clemente Bridge to be closed 2 days this month
The Roberto Clemente Bridge, one of a trio of Pittsburgh bridges known as the Three Sisters, will be closed for inspection Sept. 12 and 19. Brent Wasko, public information officer for the Allegheny County Department of Public Works, said work began Monday but will be done on the underside of...
Pittsburghers remember Chadwick Boseman’s artistic influence on Steel City
Number 42 was foremost on the minds of Major League Baseball players who wore it last Friday. It was the number Jackie Robinson wore, and the day was set aside to honor his accomplishments, including breaking baseball’s color barrier. But the number 43 also crept into the consciousness of baseball...
Joe Biden makes campaign stop in Pittsburgh, says he’s not banning fracking
Using the repurposed site of a former Pittsburgh steel mill as a backdrop, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden gave his first major campaign speech following the August convention. At the limited-access event, Biden called President Donald Trump a “toxic presence,” and forcefully condemned the violence at recent protests, while also...
Moon man killed in Parkway East motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash with an SUV Monday on the Parkway East outbound, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the motorcyclist as Gregory John Rozzo, 60, of Moon. Rozzo was headed east in the center lane and the SUV was in the...
Former administrator contends retaliation in lawsuit against Pittsburgh Public Schools
A former deputy superintendent for the Pittsburgh Public Schools is suing the district for retaliation, alleging his contract wasn’t renewed after he showed support for another employee in a race discrimination complaint. Anthony Anderson was hired in October 2016 and left the district three years later, serving as the deputy...
