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Residents oppose Steelers’ request for sign on Heinz Field seating
Five Pittsburgh residents lined up Thursday in opposition to the Steelers’ request to create a sign in the end zone seating at Heinz Field, complaining it would detract from the city’s landmark hilltop vistas and architectural ambiance. Representatives of PSSI Stadium LLC, a team affiliate, appeared before the Pittsburgh Zoning...
Artwork marking Shadyside’s history of gay activism completed
Pittsburgh has completed improvements to a Shadyside intersection that includes artwork commemorating the neighborhood’s history of gay activism. Leonardo Moleiro, an internationally renowned artist based in Pasadena, Calif., created a mural that combines shapes and colors of the rainbow pride flag to represent harmony, according to the Mayor’s Office. The...
Couple have their own prom at Pirates game
A girl couldn’t bring her boyfriend to prom, so they had their own dance at PNC Park. Mary is a senior at North Catholic High School and her boyfriend is a college student, reports WPXI. The night was magical as they sat behind home plate and took in the game...
Police: Change, a wallet taken from unlocked cars in Frazer
At least nine cars in Frazer were broken into late Wednesday and early Thursday, township police Chief Terry Kuhns said. The suspect or suspects took mainly change from cars along Bollinger Lane and Crescent Drive off Bakerstown Road. A wallet also was taken. The cars were unlocked, Kuhns said. “I...
Rabid raccoon found in Lawrenceville
A raccoon in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville has tested positive for rabies, Allegheny County health officials said Thursday. It’s the 12th rabid animal reported in the county so far this year, most of which have been raccoons, officials said. Two bats and one cat have also tested positive for the virus. The...
Strip District water main repairs keep part of Smallman Street closed
A portion of Smallman Street in Pittsburgh’s Strip District remained closed Thursday for a second straight day because of a burst water main. The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority isolated the break and is working round the clock on repairs. PWSA spokesman Will Pickering said repair work has been complicated...
Ex-Steeler Brett Keisel hosts fishing party for kids at UPMC Children’s HospitalVideo
Kids at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh got a chance Wednesday to get outside and party with former Steelers defense end Brett Keisel. Keisel hosted the patients for a BBQ and fishing event at the Alpine Hunting and Fishing Club in Bridgeville. They grilled dinner, played some backyard games, and...
Attorneys for accused Tree of Life shooter continue to eye plea deal
Attorneys for accused Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers continue to eye a potential plea deal that would take the death penalty off the table in favor of life in federal prison. Bowers waived his federal court appearance Thursday at a status hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes, court...
Pittsburgh native Becca Droz enjoys 1st-place finish on ‘Amazing Race’
Rebecca “Becca” Droz is not just surviving on CBS’ “Amazing Race,” she’s thriving. Droz, a Pittsburgh native, and her teammate, Floyd Pierce, were in first place at the end of Episode 5, which aired Wednesday night. She and Pierce earned $5,000 each for the winning leg. After being preempted last...
Jefferson Hills police seek information on interrupted burglary
An attempted burglary early Thursday led to a chase in Jefferson Hills, police said. Police were sent to a residence along the 100 block of Walter’s Lane at about 1:20 a.m. An officer saw a suspect running from the scene. The officer chased the suspect, who wore dark clothing. Some...
Delayed Saw Mill Run construction to begin Thursday
Improvement work requiring a traffic crossover on Saw Mill Run Boulevard is scheduled to begin Thursday at 6:30 p.m., weather permitting, according to PennDOT District 11. The project was originally scheduled to begin May 17 but was delayed. The work will run continuously through mid-July on Route 19. Northbound traffic...
Darlene Harris has had a colorful career on Pittsburgh City Council
Darlene Harris has earned praise and criticism during her long career on Pittsburgh City Council. The Spring Hill Democrat made a name for herself as a lover of animals and a council woman devoted to constituent services. She also sparred regularly with the mayor and other members of council and...
Incoming Pittsburgh Foundation president to address Shady Side Academy grads
The incoming president of The Pittsburgh Foundation will give this year’s commencement address at Shady Side Academy. Lisa Schroeder will be the ceremony’s featured speaker at 9 a.m. May 31 on the senior school campus at 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel. The Shady Side Academy Class of 2019 has...
Sean McDowell discusses retiring from WDVE, last song he’ll play
Sean McDowell has been on Steelers flagship radio station WDVE since 1993. He’s been on air in Pittsburgh since 1981. I spoke with him about his pending retirement which will happen on July 31. LISTEN: Sean McDowell discusses retirement from WDVE When McDowell made the announcement a few weeks ago,...
Be more like Mister Rogers on ‘1-4-3 Day’
What might be your act of kindness today? Gov. Tom Wolf encouraged residents to participate in an act of kindness for “1-4-3 Day,” a day honoring Pennsylvania’s kindest native son, Fred Rogers. May 23 is the 143rd day of the year. “I’m challenging all Pennsylvanians to use (Thursday) to exhibit...
$5 million Mega Millions ticket sold in McCandless
One lucky person walked out of a McCandless grocery story with a winning lottery ticket worth $5 million. The ticket for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing was purchased at Giant Eagle in McIntyre Square along McKnight Road. The ticket matched all five white balls drawn, 10-50-55-56-58, but not the yellow...
Liberty Magic unveils subscriptions to 2019-20 seasonVideo
Anna DeGuzman found a deck of cards at her aunt’s house and knew the hand she was dealt. “I immediately thought of magic,” said DeGuzman of New York at Tuesday’s news conference to announce Liberty Magic’s subscription packages for the 2019-20 season. “Cards are my favorite, because they can make...
Downtown Pittsburgh charter schools close for rest of week for unspecified ‘threat’
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School and K-5 College Charter School, both in downtown Pittsburgh, will be closed Thursday and Friday because of an unspecified threat. The schools posted notices to their websites and Facebook pages that they had been “alerted by law enforcement of an alleged threat” that would necessitate...
Penn Hills School Board incumbents win easy, despite heavy write-in campaigns
Penn Hills School Board President Erin Vecchio and member Rob Marra cruised to easy victories in both the Republican and Democratic party primaries Tuesday, May 21 while an estimated dozen residents ran write-in campaigns. Both incumbents were the only two people on the May 21 ballot. There are five, four-year...
Shooting in Marshall-Shadeland leaves 1 man injured
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting Wednesday evening that left a man wounded in his upper arm. Officers from Zone 1 received a 911 call about the shooting from a residence in the 1100 block of Ingham Street shortly before 8 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man who...
Controller Chelsa Wagner’s husband seeks Detroit jury trial on disorderly conduct charge
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner’s husband is set to stand trial next month in a misdemeanor case stemming from an altercation between the couple and police officers at a Detroit hotel. Khari Mosley, 42, who pleaded not guilty to charges of disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace, requested through his...
Patricia Dodge named U.S. magistrate judge for Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh attorney Patricia L. Dodge has been named a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court of Western Pennsylvania. Her selection was announced by the court’s board of judges and is effective June 3. Her official duty station will be Pittsburgh, and she will serve an initial eight-year term. Dodge,...
Get outside and see a movie, Pittsburgh
Make it a movie night in the park. City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events is offering nearly 100 evenings of free films in 10 outdoor locations this summer for “Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park.” Grab a blanket or portable chair, pack a picnic and enjoy films such as...
Pittsburgh Councilwoman Darlene Harris reflects on primary loss
Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Darlene Harris was back at work as usual Wednesday morning, one day after losing a primary election to her Spring Hill neighbor, Bobby Wilson. Harris, 66, the longest serving member of the current council, said she had no regrets about losing the race. She attributed the loss...
Homestead Grays Bridge to have daylight restrictions Friday
Traffic along the Homestead Grays Bridge will be down to one lane in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday as work continues on a $2.5 million project, according to a news release from the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. Police will be directing traffic from 9...
