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Former WPXI-TV consumer reporter Mike Boguslawski dies
Former WPXI-TV consumer reporter Mike Boguslawski has died. People in Western Pennsylvania may remember him for his catchphrase, “I’m Mike Boguslawski and I’m in YOUR corner.” Boguslawski passed away Wednesday in a Connecticut hospital, according to the Hartford Courant. He was 78 and had been suffering from pneumonia and congestive...
PWSA asking residents to sign up for free lead water line replacementVideo
Pittsburgh residents who have lead water lines and meet income guidelines can have their pipes replaced for free through a Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority program administered by the Dollar Energy Fund. PWSA has $1.8 million set aside for the program and must spend the money before November 2021 under...
Pitt lawyers say East Pittsburgh never requested Michael Rosfeld’s employee file from Pitt
The borough of East Pittsburgh hired Michael Rosfeld as a police officer without asking for employment records from at least one of his previous departments, according to a civil court filing last week in a lawsuit related to his killing of Antwon Rose. Rose’s parents — Michelle Kenney and Antwon...
Pittsburgh salt truck driver wins job back after he was fired for failing to report crash
A Pittsburgh Department of Public Works salt truck driver who was fired last month after failing to report a crash involving three parked cars has won a reprieve. The Mayor’s Office said Friday that the driver won his job back through a union grievance procedure. City officials have not released...
Where’s Franco? Harris, George Washington statues removed from Pittsburgh airport
Two iconic Pittsburgh greeters went missing Friday. For the first time in more than 10 years, travelers arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport did not get a glimpse of statues of Steelers legend Franco Harris and founding father George Washington. We miss them already. *sigh* pic.twitter.com/fBzuuzKMHe— Pittsburgh International Airport (@PITairport) March...
Steelers to honor the late Dan Rooney during Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Steelers will honor the late Dan Rooney on the 10th anniversary of his appointment as U.S. ambassador to Ireland during Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pittsburgh. Rooney, a lifelong North Side resident who died in 2017, served as Irish ambassador from 2009 through 2012. Rooney family members, Steelers...
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, others express solidarity with Christchurch
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto took to social media Friday to express solidarity with people in Christchurch, New Zealand, and promise protection for Pittsburgh’s Muslim community in the wake of the mosque shootings that left at least 49 dead. Mayor @LianneDalziel - the people of Pittsburgh are with you and our...
Juror in Michael Rosfeld case excused for illness, alternate will fill spot
A juror in the upcoming homicide trial against former police officer Michael Rosfeld has been excused from jury duty, officials said. Juror No. 1, a 66-year-old white man, has been excused because of an illness, according to Stacey Witalec, communications director for the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. The man...
Police issue warrant for teen in Penn Hills and Turtle Creek armed robberies
Allegheny County police have charged a teen and issued an arrest warrant for his alleged involvement in a two-store heist in Turtle Creek and Penn Hills that happened earlier this week. Police say Chad Robinson, 17, and another male took $600 from a 7-Eleven convenience store Turtle Creek early Monday...
Man pleads guilty in drive-by shooting that preceded Antwon Rose killingVideo
The man charged in connection with the June 19 drive-by shooting that preceded the officer-involved shooting death of Antwon Rose pleaded guilty to several charges Friday, just days before the officer who shot Rose is set to go to trial. Zaijuan Hester, 18, pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated...
Heinz History Center to host Vintage Pittsburgh, a retro fair
Time to turn back the clock. Well, at least when it comes to style. The Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District. The event is presented in partnership with The Neighborhood Flea, an...
Police release video of man suspected of North Side graffiti
Pittsburgh police are seeking help to identify two men accused of tagging East Ohio Street in the city’s North Side with graffiti. Police early Friday morning tweeted a video of the one of the suspects. Pittsburgh Graffiti Squad detectives seek the public’s help in identifying two male suspects, including this...
Doctors of the future: Pitt students celebrate Match DayVideo
Samuel Brayer stood over a table cluttered with white envelopes, searching for one with his name on it. Inside was a letter that would tell him where he would spend the next several years of his medical career. As the clock struck noon, Brayer, 31, a member of the University...
Pittsburgh man involved in heroin trafficking sentenced to 18 years in prison
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws. U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said Norman Blackwell, 43, conspired with others to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin from November 2015 to January 2016. Blackwell also received eight years...
Washington, Pa. man pleads guilty to West End drug trafficking
A Washington, Pa. man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said Antoine Dean, Jr., 29, and his co-conspirators distributed at least an ounce of crack cocaine from November 2017 through June 2018. According to prosecutors, in...
Man stabbed in face downtown Thursday afternoon, sent to hospital
A man is accused of stabbing another man in the face in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday afternoon, a Pittsburgh police spokesman said. The fight in the 200 block of Ninth Street was reported to police at about 4 p.m. According to a preliminary report, both men were fighting when a...
50-year-old man shot in leg in Homestead on Thursday night
A 50-year-old man was shot in an upper leg Thursday at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Homestead, Homestead police Chief Jeff DeSimone said. The man was taken to a local hospital, and DeSimone said said “It appeared to be a non-life threatening injury.” The shooting happened near the intersection of...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 15-17
Here are some suggestions on how to spend this St. Patrick’s Day weekend: Go green The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. One of the oldest and largest in the country, this green celebration spans Liberty Avenue to Grant Street to Boulevard of the Allies, Downtown....
Absentee ballot application deadline nears
The deadline is approaching to apply for an absentee ballot to vote in the special election in the 37th state Senate District. The April 2 special election pits Democrat Pam Iovino against Republican D. Raja. The candidates, both from Mt. Lebanon, are running to fill a seat vacated by Guy...
All-or-nothing defense a risky strategy for Michael Rosfeld, experts say
Legal experts agree that Patrick Thomassey’s desire for jurors in the case against Michael Rosfeld to weigh just one option, first-degree murder, is tactical and calculated – and risky. Rosfeld is charged with criminal homicide in the June 19 killing of Antwon Rose. Rose, a black, unarmed 17-year-old, ran from...
UPMC announces start of construction for $400M vision and rehabilitation facilityVideo
UPMC broke ground Thursday on its new $400 million vision and rehabilitation facility at Mercy Hospital. UPMC officials and doctors and local dignitaries gathered at Mercy in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood to celebrate the nine-story tower with views of the city skyline and Monongahela River. The project scheduled for completion in...
Meet Eloise, the new brown pelican at the National Aviary
Thursday afternoon the National Aviary, announced “Eloise”, as the name of a brown pelican new to their wetlands habitat. The public was able to vote between three names through an online poll at TribLIVE.com. Eloise was relocated to the National Aviary after suffering a wing injury in Florida. The bird...
2 new historical markers honor Pittsburgh doctor, housing advocate
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is placing 18 historical markers across the state, two of which are in the Pittsburgh area. The two area markers will honor Dr. Thomas E. Starzl and Dorothy Mae Richardson, according to a release. Five markers were approved for Philadelphia, ranging from organizations to...
New lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by St. Bernard School teacher
A former St. Bernard elementary school student filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging he was sexually abused by a math teacher he sought out for tutoring. The alleged victim, now an adult, called the memories “too painful to relive” in the lawsuit filed by Downtown attorney Robert Peirce III. The lawsuit...
Home security group defends report ranking McKeesport as 4th most dangerous in country
The trade group that published a recent study naming McKeesport one of the most dangerous cities in America defended its statistics after the city’s mayor criticized the report. McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko accused the study of using “manipulated statistics” and “unethical scare tactics” to sell home security systems. The study,...
