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2nd suspect in Wilkinsburg mass shooting sues Allegheny County for malicious prosecution
The second of two men who was accused of killing six people and an unborn child in a 2016 mass shooting in Wilkinsburg is also suing Allegheny County for malicious prosecution. Cheron Shelton filed the complaint in federal court on Friday. Shelton’s co-defendant, Robert Thomas, filed suit last week alleging...
Pittsburgh City Council votes down Wilkinsburg annexation, for now
Pittsburgh City Council voted Tuesday against annexing neighboring Wilkinsburg, but council members will continue investigating the possibility of doing so in the future. The proposed annexation was voted down 7-2, with Councilmen Anthony Coghill and Corey O’Connor voting in favor of it. “I feel this is a necessity for Wilkinsburg...
Brief standoff ends with arrest of man on Allegheny County Sheriff’s ‘most wanted’ list
A brief standoff Tuesday morning ended in the arrest of a Pittsburgh man on the Allegheny County Sheriff’s “most wanted” list with four outstanding warrants, according to Sheriff Kevin Kraus. Authorities said Carlos L. Hart Jr., 27, of Stanton Heights, was wanted on three arrest warrants and a bench warrant....
Former Wilkinsburg doctor gets 6 months of home detention in federal drug, fraud case
A doctor who spent his career caring for the underserved in Wilkinsburg will serve six months of home detention and three years of probation. Yee Chung Ho, 72, of Murrysville, was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Ho pleaded guilty on Nov. 9 to three counts of...
Pittsburgh City Council poised to vote down Wilkinsburg annexation
Pittsburgh City Council appears likely next week to vote down a proposal to annex neighboring Wilkinsburg, but some council members have voiced support for an annexation in the near future. City Council on Wednesday voted against annexation in a preliminary vote, and a final vote is expected next week. A...
No one hurt in Wilkinsburg apartment building fire
No one was hurt in a fire at a Wilkinsburg apartment building Thursday night, according to Pittsburgh police. Police could not say when the fire was first reported. The second alarm came in just after 10:45 p.m., and the third alarm was right before 11 p.m. Firefighters were at the...
Report looks at how Wilkinsburg annexation would impact Pittsburgh Public Schools
Proponents of Pittsburgh’s proposed annexation of Wilkinsburg have shared data regarding a potential merger of Wilkinsburg’s schools with Pittsburgh Public Schools, ahead of a final vote on the measure expected within the next two weeks. Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp., the group that spearheaded the effort to have Wilkinsburg annexed into...
Food Bank cancels distribution event in Wilkinsburg
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has canceled a Saturday drive-up food distribution event in Wilkinsburg. Predicted frigid temperatures expected this weekend forced the organization to cancel the event. People in need of food can contact the food bank through their website or at 412-460-3663 at extension 655....
Winter warm-up: Chili recipes bring heat to cold-weather meals
There’s nothing like a hot bowl of chili on a cold winter day. Not only is it filling and nutritious, but its spicy savor also provides the belly with a warm glow. “We don’t even sell chili at all when the weather is warm, but it’s very popular at this...
Pittsburgh activist found not guilty of obstruction in 2019 incident
A well-known Pittsburgh activist was found not guilty Thursday of obstruction in connection with a 2019 incident in Wilkinsburg. Nicky Jo Dawson, 28, had been charged with obstruction, disorderly conduct and jaywalking. A criminal complaint filed against her said Wilkinsburg police were conducting a traffic stop on Peebles Street just...
Martell Covington launches bid for Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s former state House seat
Martell Covington, a legislative aide to state Sen. Jay Costa, D-Forest Hills, announced Wednesday that he will run for a seat in the state House. Covington, of Homewood, is vying to fill the seat vacated by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. A special election on April 5 will determine who finishes...
Pittsburgh City Council must vote whether Wilkinsburg annexation will appear on borough’s ballot
Pittsburgh City Council must vote within three months to decide whether the city’s possible annexation of Wilkinsburg will be on the neighboring borough’s ballot later this year, a judge ruled Wednesday. The ruling came as supporters of the potential merger, in anticipation of the ruling, gathered outside the City-County Building...
Friends remember dance coach gunned down in Wilkinsburg on New Year’s Day
Friends of Amariey Lei said she exuded positivity, making sure those around her were happy and knew they were loved. “She was a blessing, to our team and to our lives,” said Jazmaine Wade, a coach for the Lady Diamonds hip hop and majorette dance team, of which Lei was...
Police investigate fatal Wilkinsburg shooting
Allegheny County detectives are investigating a fatal shooting discovered early Saturday morning in Wilkinsburg. Shortly before 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day, county emergency officials were notified of a woman laying in the 1300 block of Wood Street. First responders found an unknown-age female, who was dead at the scene....
Wilkinsburg man charged after police said they found missing children in his apartment
A Wilkinsburg man faces charges after police said multiple missing juveniles were found in his apartment. Tyron Scott, 21, is charged with four counts of child endangerment and one count each of corruption of minors and reckless endangerment. Police from Pittsburgh and Wilkinsburg responded early Monday to a report of...
Wilkinsburg severs ties with borough development group over annexation debate
Wilkinsburg Borough Council has voted to sever all ties with the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation, the organization calling for Pittsburgh to annex the neighboring borough. The Wilkinsburg CDC — which initially was tasked with revitalizing Wilkinsburg’s main business corridor when it was formed in 2008 — has “failed in its...
Holidays from the Heart remembers patients of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Anne Alter walked back into UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital in Oakland on Friday — but not as a patient this time. She walked in as someone who is living proof that it’s possible to be well and live in recovery. Alter returned to sing a moving Hanukkah song at Holidays...
Deputies arrest Pittsburgh man wanted in connection with Wilkinsburg shooting
Police in Allegheny County tracked a man accused in a shooting last week to his workplace on Tuesday, where they surrounded his vehicle and, after a brief scuffle, took him into custody, authorities said. Montrez Blanks, 32, of Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood, was wanted in connection with a Dec. 6 shooting...
Wilkinsburg community group files annexation petition to court, seeking to be added to Pittsburgh
The Wilkinsburg community organization behind the push for Pittsburgh to annex this neighboring borough submitted a petition to an Allegheny County court Friday, effectively initiating the process. The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp. in the summer gathered the required number of signatures from Wilkinsburg residents in favor of an annexation, despite...
Pittsburgh, Wilkinsburg leaders split on potential annexation
A meeting held Thursday on a proposal for Pittsburgh to annex neighboring Wilkinsburg revealed clear divisions of opinion on the would-be move, even as details about the proposal remain largely unclear. “I don’t feel that I — or any of us on council or members of the public — have...
Women’s Board of Pittsburgh benefits children across Alle-Kiski Valley with annual fundraiser
What began 30 years ago with a few friends hoping to improve the lives of local children has blossomed into an annual fundraiser that pulls in sometimes more than $100,000 to make tangible change. The Women’s Board of Pittsburgh now comprises 70 members who work year-round to help children from...
Man found shot in head in Wilkinsburg
Police are seeking the public’s help in connection with an early-morning shooting in Wilkinsburg. Authorities say first responders who were dispatched to an apartment in the 700 block of Wood Street shortly after 3:30 a.m. Monday found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken...
Pittsburgh council members hear comments on possible Wilkinsburg annexation
Talks continued Saturday about the possibility of Wilkinsburg becoming part of the city of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh city council members held a public hearing that allowed borough and city residents to share their thoughts either in person or virtually via Zoom. Opinions are mixed, much as they were when the idea...
Hearing to be held on proposed annexation of Wilkinsburg by Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Council is holding a public hearing Saturday to gather input on a proposal to annex neighboring Wilkinsburg and make it the city’s 91st neighborhood. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions in Wilkinsburg so far. The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp. has led the effort to consider merging with Pittsburgh...
Gun buyback event planned in Wilkinsburg; Giant Eagle gift certificates will be given out
The Wilkinsburg Police Department is teaming up with the Wilkinsburg Sanctuary Project for Peace in an effort to reduce the number of firearms in the community in advance of the holiday season. A gun buyback event is slated for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 in the lobby...
