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O’Connor unveils Main and Main initiative to revitalize Pittsburgh business districts
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Tuesday promised to help rebuild neighborhood business districts, like the stretch of Homewood Avenue in the city’s East End that he toured as he launched his Main and Main initiative. Main and Main, O’Connor said, will promote revitalization and investment in business districts throughout the...
Cava Mediterranean restaurant to open in East Liberty
Cava, a popular Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain, is opening Friday in Pittsburgh’s East End. The chain’s second Pittsburgh location is part of The Meridian, a new development at the border of Shadyside and East Liberty. Sourcing its food from Greece, Cava serves bowls, pitas, dips, and sides like pita chips...
Point Park University classes to go remote during NFL Draft in April
In anticipation of Pittsburgh hosting the 2026 NFL Draft, Point Park University has decided to move classes to a remote model from April 20 to 25. Some 500,000 to 700,000 people are expected to attend the football fan event, held April 23-25 around Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park. The...
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hopes to fill empty storefronts ahead of NFL Draft
As the NFL Draft is set to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city, Downtown Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle has nearly 50 empty storefronts. A local nonprofit is racing to fill dozens of those spaces before the April event. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is always working to fill vacant...
Morning Roundup: 1 person injured in Hazelwood shooting
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 13: ______________________________ 1 person injured in Hazelwood shooting Pittsburgh police were dispatched Monday evening to the 100 block of Tecumseh Street in Hazelwood in response to an eight-round ShotSpotter alert at approximately 10:15 p.m., according to the...
Noah Wyle shows love for Pittsburgh after Golden Globes win for ‘The Pitt’Video
Add “The Pitt” lead actor Noah Wyle to the growing ranks of Pittsburgh appreciators — his own local connections even played a role in setting the series in the ‘Burgh. The HBO Max medical drama takes place at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s emergency department. Now in its second...
Pittsburgh councilwoman seeks $20M annually to dedicated fund for city fleet
Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Barb Warwick on Tuesday plans to introduce legislation to create a $20 million trust fund dedicated to buying new vehicles. The effort aims to address the city’s longstanding problems with a fleet of aging vehicles that are prone to breakdowns and often in need of costly repairs....
Primanti Bros. bans cowboy hats for Steelers-Texans playoff game
Primanti Bros. announced a cowboy hat ban headed into Monday night’s playoff matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans. The move, which the restaurant chain described in a news release as “bold and mildly petty,” includes cattleman, pinch front, brick crown, open crown, flat brim, rolled brim and 10-gallon...
Morning Roundup: Police say Verona woman assaulted, bit her father
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Jan. 12: ______________________________ Police say Verona woman assaulted, bit her father in fight A 21-year-old Verona woman is facing charges of assault and resisting arrest after police say she got into a physical dispute with her father on...
Local ‘ICE Out for Good’ protests remain peaceful
As protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions took place this weekend across the nation, about 1,600 people participated in an “ICE Out For Good” demonstration Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s South Side, matched by smaller gatherings in Westmoreland and Washington counties. Pittsburgh protesters gathered near the Hot Metal Bridge...
Freezing roads, temperature drop could impact morning commute
With temperatures dropping to the mid-20s, the National Weather Service Pittsburgh is warning Monday morning commuters about hazardous travel conditions because of ice. Late Sunday, NWS officials said any roads that were wet may freeze overnight. They urged motorists to use caution and take it slow if out traveling. According...
‘ICE Out’ protests scheduled for Pittsburgh, Greensburg, elsewhere
Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are planned in Pittsburgh, Greensburg and elsewhere Sunday. Two of the “ICE Out for Good” gatherings are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at Three Rivers Heritage Park by the Hot Metal Bridge on Pittsburgh’s South Side and 3:30 p.m. near the Westmoreland...
7-year-old boy dies days after being shot in Pittsburgh
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that the 7-year-old boy who was shot Saturday in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood, has died of his injuries. The medical examiner said Kruz Bailey-Baker of Pittsburgh died Wednesday night at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was a first-grader at Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Manchester...
Police: Man discovered beaten in Pittsburgh’s the Bluff neighborhood
Pittsburgh police are working to find out what led to a man being found beaten Friday evening. Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham said officers were dispatched to the intersection of Jumonville Street and the Boulevard of the Allies shortly after 11 p.m. for a person suffering from facial injuries. Officers...
Hemingway’s Cafe closure prompted by family matters, changing drinking habits, owner says
When John Elavsky took over Hemingway’s Cafe in the early 1990s, one of the building’s owners — a mentor of his — imparted wisdom that stuck with him. “John, you better be here,” Elavsky, 68, remembers Leo Xyftis telling him. In other words, absentee ownership wasn’t going to cut it....
Pittsburgh police use pepper spray to break up melee after basketball game at Obama Academy
Pittsburgh police used pepper spray to break up a melee outside of Obama Academy in East Liberty involving about 40 to 50 juveniles. Police responded to the scene at 8:40 p.m. Friday after a basketball game. Pittsburgh Public School police requested the assistance of city police after a crowd of...
‘It looks like he’s everywhere’: O’Connor’s busy 1st week as Pittsburgh mayor
Moments after delivering an election night victory speech, Corey O’Connor told reporters that, as Pittsburgh’s new mayor, “We have to start on day one.” He’s done just that. O’Connor, 41, spent the day before his inauguration setting up his new workspace, bringing paintings by his young kids and family photos...
O’Connor vows Pittsburgh won’t cooperate with ICE
Days after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor reaffirmed that he will not cooperate with ICE. Former Mayor Ed Gainey had taken the same position. “My stance never changed,” O’Connor told TribLive on Friday. “We’re not going to cooperate.”...
Local Pittsburgh rescue dogs hit big screen in national Puppy Bowl XXII
Four of Pittsburgh’s newest athletes have that dawg in them — literally. Next month, two pups from Tarentum-based animal rescue Paws Across Pittsburgh and two puppy brothers from Pittsburgh-based animal rescue Animal Friends will compete in the major national television event the “Puppy Bowl XXII.” Mirroring the NFL Super Bowl,...
Pittsburgh zoning board denies Strip District condos, but developer undeterred
Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a proposed 14-story condo complex in the Strip District last week, in part over concerns its height would be inconsistent with that of surrounding buildings. Jonathan Moritz, head of Moritz Development, brought the project before the board in October, seeking permission to bend the...
The Clarks release new EP to ride the wave of ‘The Pitt’ song inclusionVideo
When viewers turned on the season two premiere of HBO Max hit series “The Pitt” on Thursday, the first thing they heard was the dramatic percussion intro of The Clarks’ “Better Off Without You.” The inclusion of the Pittsburgh music-scene titans was an effort by producers to add local flavor...
Historic Boggs Mansion Bed & Breakfast on Pittsburgh’s North Side has rich history
An overnight stay in 2023 at the Boggs Mansion Bed & Breakfast on Pittsburgh’s North Side turned into a business venture for Evan and Bethany Addams. “We stayed here just as a little getaway, even though we live close,” said Evan Addams, of Ben Avon. “The views are stunning. We...
Alongside NFL Draft, Pittsburgh will host numerous milestone events in 2026
All eyes are focused on Pittsburgh this year with the upcoming NFL Draft in April. But what many people might not realize is that 2026 is set to be one of the biggest event years in the city yet, according to Jerad Bachar, president and CEO of VisitPittsburgh. “The draft...
O’Connor tackles Pittsburgh’s problems clearing snow
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor’s first week in office has been unseasonably warm, but the new mayor nonetheless has been preparing for snow. The city often faces criticism for how long it takes to plow and treat roads after snowfalls. When snow blanketed the city’s streets in December, some roads remained...
Pittsburgh eateries go big for 2026 Winter Restaurant Week
Adventurous eaters and foodies of all ages have an opportunity to try new dishes and old favorites from dining establishments during 2026 Winter Pittsburgh Restaurant Week. With discounted menus and new flavors, some of the region’s best eateries are pulling out all the stops for this weeklong event. Running from...
