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Peduto gives key to the city to former United Steelworkers union presidentVideo
Former United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard usually has a lot to say when given a bully pulpit, but he was nearly speechless Thursday when Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto handed him a key to the city. “Wow,” Gerard said as Peduto handed him a box containing the key. “Mayor,...
Smiles From Sean brings emojis to UPMC Children’s Hospital
These emojis are aimed at creating real smiles. Bright yellow pillows, cinch bags, stress balls and key chains decorated with smiling faces will be given to kids at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. Sean Rovers, 11, of Bethel Park came up with the idea to create happiness for...
Pittsburgh begins hunt for this year’s Christmas tree
If you’re already starting to think about what you’ll get everyone for Christmas this year, you might want to consider adding the city of Pittsburgh to your list. The Forestry Division of the Pittsburgh Public Works Department is looking for a resident who is willing to donate a giant evergreen...
Body camera footage released as DA clears Penn Hills officer in shootingVideo
The Penn Hills police officer who shot and killed a 20-year-old Pittsburgh man July 14 was defending himself after the man fired three shots at police, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Thursday. Zappala cleared Officer Jared Rothert in the death of Onje Dickinson, 20. Dickinson fired...
Dick’s Sporting Goods to continue review of firearms salesVideo
Dick’s Sporting Goods will continue to review stores’ sales of firearms, CEO Edward Stack said during an earnings call Thursday. The Findlay-based national chain removed all “hunt” products — including hunting rifles and ammunition — from 125 stores in March, replacing that inventory with other products that might appeal to...
Groceria Merante celebrates 40 years in OaklandVideo
The atmosphere hasn’t changed much in four decades at Groceria Merante, nestled at the corner of Bates and McKee Place in Oakland. The popular Italian grocery store turned 40 this month. A big celebration is planned for Saturday. There will be food and sweet treats, street vendors, cooking demonstrations, bocce...
Route 51 in West Mifflin remains closed because of water main break
Both northbound lanes of Route 51 in West Mifflin and a southbound lane remained closed Thursday night as crews fixed a water main break. Gary Lobaugh, spokesman with Pennsylvania American Water, said crews are repairing a break on a more than 50-year-old water main between Mall Drive and the Denny’s...
2 injured in 4th shooting of summer at McKees Rocks apartment complex
Two people were injured in a shooting at the Hays Manor apartment complex on Bell Avenue in McKees Rocks just after midnight Thursday, according to Allegheny County police. It was the second shooting near that apartment complex this week and the fourth this summer. A 23-year-old man was riding his...
Former Islamic Center of Pittsburgh director Wasi Mohamed changes roles
Wasi Mohamed has moved on from his position as executive director of the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, but he remains a staunch advocate for racial justice. Mohamed is now the Pittsburgh director of community entrepreneurship for Forward Cities, an economic justice initiative based in Durham, N.C. “I wanted to transition...
Allegheny County Council reviews ordinance to form countywide police review board
Members of Allegheny County Council held a hearing Wednesday to review an ordinance that would establish an independent, countywide police review board. Michelle Kenney, the mother of Antwon Rose II — a 17-year-old shot and killed by former East Pittsburgh Police officer Michael Rosfeld in June 2018 — was among...
Plum police accuse Penn Hills man of S&T Bank robbery last December
A Penn Hills man already accused of robbing a bank in Unity, Westmoreland County, in January is now accused of threatening to stab a bank clerk during the robbery of the S&T branch along Golden Mile Highway in Plum last December. According to a police affidavit filed Wednesday, Demetriyaiss Lamar...
Southbound Route 19 to westbound Parkway West ramp to close this weekend
The ramp from southbound Route 19 to westbound I-376 (Parkway West) will close to traffic from 7 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Monday, according to PennDOT. Crews will work to lower the ramp to improve clearance. All ramp traffic will be detoured. Meanwhile, the Wabash Street on and off-ramps at...
Rare night heron seen munching on cicadas in Duquesne
Maybe it’s the Monongahela River, or the healthier environment, or perhaps the plethora of cicadas that account for a rare immature yellow-crowned night heron spending nearly three weeks frequenting the grounds of an industrial building in Duquesne. “What a curious bird,” said Bob Mulvihill, ornithologist with the National Aviary. It’s...
Demolition of Pittsburgh’s ‘sagging’ garage beginsVideo
Contractors have started demolishing one of Pittsburgh’s oldest parking garages to make way for a new one. The Pittsburgh Parking Authority closed the Downtown Ninth and Penn garage on May 31 to prepare for the demolition work. The 62-year old building was known as the “sagging” garage because its long...
Overbrook residents win long-running battle with PWSAVideo
Residents of Homehurst Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Overbrook neighborhood have prevailed in a legal battle against the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority over a faulty sewer line along the street. PWSA on Monday began excavating the line for repairs. “We’re very happy that this is finally being repaired,” said Natalie Leon,...
Vigilance Theater Group produces immersive theater
There is a theater experience where guests become part of the show. “Welcome to Moonside” is a production of the Vigilance Theater Group where there is no stage, no curtain. You, who attend, will be asked to assist evil spirits who are from a place called Moonside. Some of them...
Former Elizabeth police chief pleads guilty to stealing heroin from evidence room
The former Elizabeth Borough police chief pleaded guilty to theft and other charges after he was accused of emptying the department’s evidence room of its heroin to feed his personal drug habit. Timothy Butler, 43, of Finleyville, pleaded guilty in Allegheny County court to two counts of theft, one count...
Spring Hill woman charged in shooting that left man in ‘grave condition’
Police arrested a Spring Hill woman and charged her with attempted homicide in connection to a shooting that seriously injured a man on Wednesday morning. A 31-year-old man is in grave condition after being shot several times on Rhine Street in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood, Pittsburgh police said. Judith White,...
Penn Hills School District’s recovery ‘off to a good start’
Penn Hills School District has $1 million in borrowed money set aside to help cover spring bills. It’s part of a $1.3 million no-interest transitional loan through the state Department of Education for districts in financial recovery. The remaining $300,000 will be used for education, transportation and operational audits, public...
Elizabeth Forward delays start of school as bus dispute continues
Elizabeth Forward School District has delayed the start of school until Monday amid a legal dispute with its transportation provider. The school year was scheduled to start Thursday. “I apologize for any inconvenience that this delayed start may cause; however, please know that the district is continuing to work diligently...
Pittsburgh police seek Shadyside flasher
Pittsburgh police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself six times in four days. The suspect is a man between 20 and 30 years old with dark hair and a heavy build, police said. Be on the lookout: Six sightings of a male exposing himself. 20-30 year old...
2 boys shot in McKees Rocks
Two boys, ages 8 and 17, are recovering after being shot in McKees Rocks Tuesday night, according to Allegheny County Police. The older victim was shot in the arm on the 400 block of Locust Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. The younger boy was standing outside in the Hays Manors...
New McKeesport nesting platform protects osprey family from power lines
When a pair of osprey that have been nesting in the Homestead and McKeesport area decided to build their nest on a utility pole this year, Duquesne Light and the Erie Bird Observatory got busy and successfully moved the nest. A new nest pole and nest platform were erected in...
‘Short Edition’ dispenses words of wisdom at Carnegie Mellon UniversityVideo
This vending machine dispenses food for thought. “Short Edition” is based on the concept of pressing a button and, instead of drinks or snacks coming out, the user receives a story or a poem. It prints quickly. The paper is biodegradable. It’s available 24 hours a day. There is no...
Allegheny County Council supports health department’s enforcement actions against U.S. Steel
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday endorsed enforcement actions taken by the county health department to curb air pollution at U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock and Clairton Coke Works in Clairton. The endorsement was intended to support the Allegheny County Health Department in its efforts to maintain the standards...
