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Offbeat Pittsburgh: Meet Johnny Pittsburgh, a local influencer on the riseVideo
A day after Bill Mazeroski died in February, I made my way to the famed Forbes Field wall. It’s there that I met Johnny Pittsburgh. If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, chances are you’ve seen him — an ever-present Pittsburgh influencer on the rise. One day, Johnny...
Drones increasingly a necessary tool in policing, experts sayVideo
David King predicts that over the next decade, every police cruiser may come equipped with its own drone. His guess is arguably better than many. King is owner of Carnegie-based Steel City Drones, which he says is the largest drone supplier in the region. The firm partners with more than...
Meet Joe Wos, the Pittsburgh artist behind ‘Mazetoons’
Those in the habit of heading to the comics section of the newspaper can expect something a little different in the Tribune-Review, courtesy of local cartoonist Joe Wos. Wos is the creator of syndicated comic-puzzle “Mazetoons,” and he’s excited to see his work appear in a Pittsburgh newspaper. It debuts...
Pittsburgh Media Partnership series: The Allegheny Front
Editor’s note: TribLive will profile members of the Pittsburgh Media Partnership in this weekly series to spotlight the robust media landscape in Western Pennsylvania. The Allegheny Front has reported on the environment since 1991. Reporters travel across the region to talk to people impacted by pollution, climate change and energy...
‘We were given nothing’ Relatives of North Side shootout victims feel robbed of justice
Bridgette Mehalic settled wearily into the wooden chair of a Downtown Pittsburgh courtroom in January expecting justice. Instead, she got heartache. Mehalic was sure jurors would convict the man charged with killing her daughter Jacquelyn, 33, at a North Side bus stop during a wild shootout more than three years...
‘We were given nothing’: Relatives of North Side shootout victims feel robbed of justice
Bridgette Mehalic settled wearily into the wooden chair of a Downtown Pittsburgh courtroom in January expecting justice. Instead, she got heartache. Mehalic was sure jurors would convict the man charged with killing her daughter Jacquelyn, 33, at a North Side bus stop during a wild shootout more than three years...
A pair of Pittsburgh residents charged with drugs, firearms violations following Carrick investigation
Pittsburgh police say they recovered multiple guns and drugs and charged two city residents in connection with an investigation outside of a Carrick business. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz reported officers were conducting an investigation early Friday morning along the 1600 block of Brownsville Road. It resulted in the arrests...
Wilkinsburg man accused of threatening Trump, senator remains detained after hearing
A Wilkinsburg man who characterizes himself as a non-violent Quaker but, officials say, left voicemails for a U.S. senator calling for the death of billionaires, ICE agents and Donald Trump will be held in custody pending trial. Raymond Eugene Chandler III, 40, is charged in federal court in Pittsburgh with...
Family House unveils new Shadyside conservatory for families of traveling medical patients
Families who travel thousands of miles for life-altering medical treatment at Pittsburgh’s many hospitals have received a new place to rest. Family House in Shadyside recently unveiled a newly completed feature courtesy of a pair of philanthropists who have been spreading tens of millions across the city’s institutions for years....
AHN adds $13M chopper to its LifeFlight fleet
A state-of-the-art medical helicopter is joining Allegheny Health Network’s LifeFlight fleet, equipped with a bigger cabin to fit more life-saving medical equipment and advanced autopilot. “The aircraft will practically fly itself,” said Pete Hough, the program’s operations manager. The helicopter, unveiled Friday at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh’s North Side,...
Duquesne graduate bridges physics and music in dual-degree journey
Gabriel Pecar’s undergraduate college experience brought together dual — and often unaligned — passions. Pecar, 23, of Cadiz, Ohio, will graduate Saturday from Duquesne University with two bachelor’s degrees — one in physics and another in music. “I feel like I wouldn’t be happy if I walked away from one...
Pittsburgh activists to rally for moms detained by ICE ahead of Mother’s Day
Sister Janice Vanderneck of St. Joseph of Baden and a founder of Casa San Jose, a Latino immigrant rights advocacy group, visited the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, an immigrant detention center, on Monday. During her visit as a volunteer with the chaplain’s office, Vanderneck asked a group of about 20...
Proposed Sheetz in Banksville faces scrutiny over gas station rulesVideo
Is Sheetz more of a gas station or convenience store? The answer could decide whether the Altoona-based chain expands into Pittsburgh city limits. Sheetz is proposing to demolish a vacant Rite Aid in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood and replace it with a roughly 5,000-square-foot convenience store and five multi-pump fuel dispensers....
New policy restricting minors from Market Square met with mixed reactions
Sasha Machel has watched huge crowds of teenagers in Pittsburgh’s Market Square grow unruly. In the past few weeks, she’s heard a teenager scream that he had a gun, watched young kids wander the square with no supervision and felt uneasy as dozens of young people have sought to “cause...
2 people freed from stalled Monongahela Incline
Two people were freed overnight after being trapped in the Monongahela Incline, Pittsburgh public safety officials said. The city’s EMS Rescue Division was called to the incline overnight Thursday into Friday to help two riders who were stuck when the cars stalled about 80 feet from the stations. One person...
Appeals court sides with Pittsburgh police sergeant who challenged transfer
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Pittsburgh police sergeant who claimed he was wrongly transferred out of his specialty unit as a form of discipline. Sgt. Brian Elledge, who served as the night shift supervisor, was transferred out of the department’s motorcycle division July 11,...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History closing Polar World exhibit
Polar World, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibit giving a glimpse into Inuit culture and Arctic wildlife, will close June 28. The area’s replica igloo, life-size dioramas and animal specimens have been staples of the museum for decades. It started development in 1978 before opening in 1983 as one...
Here’s how to pick up the new Pittsburgh Weekend edition
Hello, Pittsburgh! The new Pittsburgh Weekend print edition launches Saturday, covering not just what’s within Pittsburgh city limits but also the communities in Allegheny County surrounding it. From City Hall to Heinz Hall, from Restaurant Row to Robotics Row, from Benedum Center to Acrisure Stadium, the Trib’s Weekend edition will...
‘She was not alone’: Stranger comforted Fort Duquesne Bridge crash victim after fatal wreck
Danielle Jackman’s hand was still warm Wednesday when a stranger reached into what was left of the Churchill woman’s car — its hood smashed and doors mangled in a five-car wreck — to grab hold of it. Jackman’s face was covered in so much blood, one couldn’t tell if she...
Judge reinstates appeal after defense lawyer says he never got notice in Squirrel Hill antisemitic flyer case
A judge on Thursday reinstated the appeal for an Ohio man convicted of littering Squirrel Hill with 160 antisemitic flyers a day after dismissing it. Jeremy Brokaw and his attorney didn’t appear for the appeal hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning, leading to the judge’s dismissal. However, on Thursday, attorney Joshua...
In era where colleges are shrinking, Carlow University celebrates largest-ever graduating class
Over the past couple of years, Carlow University added new health sciences programs — notably surgical technology, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language — in an effort to meet demand. Now, they’re seeing the results of their labor. Carlow’s Class of 2026, at 792 students, is the university’s...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 8-10
Mother’s Day weekend is here. Whether you want to do something special with Mom or something special for yourself, there’s so much to do around town. Here are a few options. August Wilson birthday celebration This will be the 10th year that the August Wilson House and Dollar Bank celebrate...
Video captures moments before deadly crash near Fort Duquesne BridgeVideo
Seconds before a five-car crash killed two people Wednesday afternoon near the Fort Duquesne Bridge, a McKees Rocks man was stunned by how fast a black SUV zipped and weaved through the traffic around him on Route 65. “He was flying as soon as he merged onto the highway,” Nicholas...
Pitt approves plans for new residence hall in Oakland for 1st-year students
University of Pittsburgh trustees have approved construction of a 420-bed residence hall for freshmen as the Oakland campus continues to see growth in enrollment. The new residence hall will be built at Fifth and Ruskin avenues, on Pitt-owned space surrounding the Music Building. Construction is expected to begin this summer....
Trib Total Media launches Pittsburgh-based investigative newsroom led by Andrew Conte
A new investigative newsroom focusing on original accountability reporting launches this month at Trib Total Media, the latest step in its expansion in the Pittsburgh market, Trib officials announced Thursday. The newsroom, which will be based in Pittsburgh’s North Shore, will be directed by award-winning journalist Andrew Conte, who is...
