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Pittsburgh councilman O’Connor recalls golfing with Michael Jordan, says he beat him on front 9
One day in 2003, Corey O’Connor’s father called with great news: They were going to play a round of golf with Hall of Fame NBA player Michael Jordan. It was for the annual Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational at The Club at Nevillewood in the South Hills. Tee time: 9:35 a.m....
Pennsylvania’s covid-19 cases crest 40K; 60% of deaths in nursing homes, senior living facilities
Pennsylvania’s covid-19 cases crested 40,000 by Saturday morning, with 45 new deaths and 1,200 new cases of the coronavirus disease reported by state health officials. People age 65 and over make up about 26% of all cases, but continue to account for the majority of covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations. More...
Allegheny County reports 2 new deaths from covid-19
The Allegheny County Health Department on Saturday reported two additional covid-19 deaths, bringing the total to 73. Of those deaths, 66 are listed as confirmed cases of covid-19, while seven are considered probable. At least 52 of the county’s covid-19 deaths — more than 70% — have been attributed to...
Chancellor, top Pitt leaders pledge portion of earnings to university
In a move that could set a standard across colleges facing financial shortfalls in the coronavirus crisis, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and eight Pitt senior vice chancellors have pledged a portion of their salaries to the university. Their pledges — Gallagher promised to commit 20% of his salary...
Mayors want bells to ring out in support of first responders, those working during pandemic
Ronald Echard of New Stanton and Jerry Lucia of Mt. Pleasant are among area mayors who are encouraging participation in a statewide event meant to show support for those on the front lines of the covid-19 pandemic. Echard has proclaimed Sunday, May 3 as Bells Across Pennsylvania Day in New...
Former doctor’s office manager from Pittsburgh pleads guilty to federal drug crimes, health care fraud
A former office manager of a California doctor sentenced for running a “pill mill” in Western Pennsylvania has admitted guilt in federal court to her role in the conspiracy to prescribe fentanyl and opioid painkillers for cash. Marcia Ramsier Arthurs, 62, of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone,...
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to distribute food Tuesday at Big Butler Fairgrounds
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank plans to serve food to about 1,500 families at a drive-up distribution event at Big Butler Fairgrounds on Tuesday. The event is a partnership between the food bank, Alliance for Nonprofit Resources, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office and Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association....
Trib Total Media nominated for 24 Golden Quill awards from Press Club of Western Pa.
Reportage on the aftermath of the Tree of Life shooting, a little-known AIDS research study, and the legacies of some of Pittsburgh’s most iconic radio personalities were among the many Trib Total Media pieces nominated for the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania’s Golden Quill Award. The Trib earned 24 nominations....
2 people show up at hospital claiming to have been shot in Pittsburgh’s Hill District
Two men were dropped off at a hospital after claiming they had been shot in Pittsburgh, according to city Public Safety officials. City police said they responded to the hospital, which was not identified, around 3:50 p.m. Friday. Munhall EMS and Southeast Regional EMS personnel were outside the hospital and...
Another employee at Port Authority’s West Mifflin garage tests positive for covid-19
The Port Authority of Allegheny County reports that a tenth employee — the sixth worker at the same bus garage — has tested positive for covid-19. The employee works at the West Mifflin garage, transit agency spokesman Jim Ritchie announced Friday. The employee has been off work and in self-quarantine...
Police: Boy, 17, shot in Duquesne, car he was in crashes
Allegheny County homicide detectives and Duquesne police are investigating a shooting in the city that sent a 17-year-old boy to a hospital. Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Duquesne Boulevard around 6:10 p.m. and found a vehicle had crashed into a wall. County police said one of the...
New Kensington boy, 3, victim of alleged abuse, dies
A New Kensington 3-year-old suspected of having been the victim of abuse allegedly at the hands of his stepfather has died, an Allegheny County spokeswoman confirmed Friday. The boy died at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on Friday morning. Police had previously charged the boy’s stepfather, Keith Dale Lilly Jr.,...
‘Extremely dangerous’: Health officials warn not to ingest disinfectants for any reason, including covid-19
Pennsylvania’s top health official on Friday warned that no one, under any circumstance, should ingest or inject disinfectants of any kind. “I can say that any type of ingesting or injecting a (disinfectant) would be extremely dangerous — extremely dangerous,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said during a media...
Pitt to celebrate virtual commencement Sunday
The University of Pittsburgh on Sunday will host a virtual celebration to honor nearly 8,000 undergraduate, master’s, professional and doctorate candidates. Pitt’s in-person commencement ceremony was postponed last month because of the covid-19 pandemic. The virtual ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. The university will...
Pregnant New Ken woman, convicted of helping cousin after killing cop, released from jail due to covid-19 fears
A New Kensington woman awaiting a potentially long prison sentence was released from custody on Friday to ensure the safety of her unborn child amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Lisa Harrington, 33, was being held without bond after being convicted of felony offenses for helping her cousin evade capture in...
Gov. Wolf: Mental health resources available for pandemic stress, anxiety
Resources are available for people having trouble coping or experiencing a mental health crisis spurred by the coronavirus pandemic and the isolation it has wrought. Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday reiterated a list of resources available. The mitigation efforts to combat the coronavirus are necessary for public health, he said,...
Pennsylvania State Police: coronavirus results in huge drop in crashes, crime
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a bite out of crime and traffic crashes throughout the commonwealth, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Data from state police from before the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the state early last month was compared to arrest and incident data from last week....
CBO says deficit to reach $3.7 trillion in economic decline
WASHINGTON — A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a burst of government spending on testing, health care and aid to businesses and households will nearly quadruple the government’s budget deficit to $3.7 trillion, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday. The 2020 budget deficit will explode after four coronavirus...
Construction sites in Pa. must follow coronavirus safety guidelines when projects resume
Construction crews must wear masks and have hand-washing stations at sites when workers return to work next week, according to guidelines laid out by Gov. Tom Wolf. Wolf shut down most construction projects when he ordered non-life-sustaining businesses closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. As part of a plan to...
Wall Street ends a bumpy week with a gain, led by technology
NEW YORK — Stocks are closing out a tumultuous week with broad gains, led by familar names in technology, including Apple. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% Friday, but still ended the week lower, breaking a two-week winning streak. Stocks meandered between gains and losses for much of the morning then...
Giant Eagle reports 2 more stores with confirmed coronavirus cases
Employees at two other Giant Eagle stores have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Friday. The company said on its website that it got confirmation Wednesday of a case at its Kennedy Township store, 1800 McKees Rocks Road. The last day the person was in the store was Sunday....
71 more coronavirus deaths reported in Pa.; total cases top 38,600
State health officials on Friday reported 71 more coronavirus deaths and nearly 1,600 new cases of the virus as Pennsylvania marked seven weeks since seeing its first case. There are now 1,492 confirmed deaths across the state. Confirmed deaths are those in which the deceased previously tested positive for covid-19....
Pennsylvania rivals Sheetz, Wawa team up to help food banks
The novel coronavirus knows no borders, and neither does arguably the biggest rivalry in Pennsylvania. Western Pennsylvania favorite Sheetz teamed up with Philadelphia-area favorite Wawa to provide emergency food bank relief in the eastern part of the state for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic, the chains announced Friday....
Guide to the coronavirus: What you need to know
The coronavirus pandemic has affected lives around the world. Here in Western Pennsylvania, it’s no different. To help get through this difficult time, the Tribune-Review has put together a guide with information and resources to help be informed about covid-19 and its impact locally. By the numbers For the latest...
Penn State to furlough staff, cut spending after $100 million in losses
Penn State will reduce spending for the coming year by 3% and furlough some 2,000 employees at half pay, effective May 4 through June 30, as officials struggle to balance their books in the face of a $100 million loss. The sprawling university, with a budget of $6.8 billion this...
