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Pittsburgh Brewing creates beer made with DNA from Immaculate Reception football
Ever wanted to drink in some football history? Some folks will be able to do just that — literally — in light of the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh this month. Partnering with Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Nemacolin Resort is offering a special pilsner, The Divinity Draft, which will be available...
IronRock Tap House in Hempfield is set to become Plaza Azteca
A sale is pending to transfer the former IronRock Tap House in Hempfield to the owners of Plaza Azteca, a Mexican restaurant with locations in 12 states. Jesse Cortez, commercial real estate adviser with The Colony Agency, on Friday confirmed Plaza Azteca is under contract to buy the property along...
Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions
MIAMI — Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of what’s a central tenet of faith for believers — his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, according to the Gospels. This year,...
‘Five Nights at Epstein’s’ video game, a horror franchise parody, is alarming parents, schools
Video games often transport players to fictionalized battlefields, mythical lands or the distant future. But one game now sparking concerns among parents places kids on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s island in the Caribbean. The game is titled “Five Nights at Epstein’s,” a parody of the horror franchise “Five Nights...
Joe Starkey: Top 10 most memorable Pirates’ openers at PNC Park
Don Kelly will try to Buc history Friday. It has been 58 years since a Pirates manager won his first home opener. The likes of Chuck Tanner, Jim Leyland and Clint Hurdle — not to mention Bill Virdon, Gene Lamont, Lloyd McClendon, John Russell, Jim Tracy and Derek Shelton —...
2 U.S. aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates with at least 1 crew member missing
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, and while one crew member was rescued in Iran, the whereabouts of at least one other was unknown — marking a dramatic escalation since the war began nearly five weeks ago. It was the first time...
Konnor Griffin’s MLB debut has the baseball world talking about his potential for the Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates promoting Konnor Griffin to make his major league debut in the home opener was the talk of the baseball world Thursday, and with good reason. The 19-year-old shortstop is the consensus No. 1 prospect in the game, has dominated every level of the minor leagues and is...
From skeptics to sightings, Pittsburgh UFO Conference returns to Western Pa.
John Ventre has spent 20 years waiting for the world to take UFOs seriously, but now that the federal government is finally acknowledging the phenomenon, he is questioning its sudden change in stance. Ventre, the former state director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), will host the 19th annual Pittsburgh...
Work to restore historic Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington to continue despite funding setback
Renovations to the Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington are moving along, but repairs originally meant to be finished this summer may become a multiyear process. The Massy Harbison-Fort Hand Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, which serves the Alle-Kiski Valley, has been restoring the cabin that found its...
Anglers gear up, hope for no rain on opening day of trout season
Avid trout fisherman Arnand Latour doesn’t mind taking off work to drive about 70 miles from his home in Glenshaw to Linn Run State Park east of Ligonier. “I like to go fly fishing. There are so many aspects to it. You need knowledge of insects, food sources and habitat”...
6 things to know about the Pirates’ home opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates open the home portion of their 133rd season today against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park, and all eyes will be on Konnor Griffin, the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball. Griffin was called up from the minors Thursday and will make his major-league debut. First pitch...
Pa. appeals court faults Pittsburgh for not reinstating fired cop
A state appeals court on Thursday found that the City of Pittsburgh committed an unfair labor practice two years ago when it failed to reinstate a police officer it fired after he was accused of sexual assault. Officer Aaron Fetty took his case to arbitration in November 2022 and won...
What were those low-flying Black Hawk helicopters doing over Downtown Pittsburgh?
Four Black Hawk military helicopters buzzed over Downtown Pittsburgh and the city’s North Side in broad daylight for more than 30 minutes Thursday afternoon. And nobody seemed to know why. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor’s spokeswoman didn’t know about it. Allegheny County’s spokeswoman wasn’t sure, either. City and Allegheny County Police...
Judge weighs testimony from surviving children in Delmont mother’s murder trial
Whether two daughters and a stepson will be required to testify against their mother in her upcoming murder trial is now in the hands of a Westmoreland County judge. At issue is whether the three children are competent to testify against Lauren Maloberti, 36, or if the court will allow...
Bishop Mark Eckman makes first visit to Allegheny County Jail for foot-washing ceremony
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman had two messages for incarcerated men at the Allegheny County Jail during his first visit on Maundy Thursday: God loves them, and there is hope. “God wants us to share an eternity in heaven,” Eckman said. About 50 men gathered in the jail’s...
Hegseth asks the Army’s top uniformed officer to step down while U.S. wages war against Iran
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the United States wages a war against Iran. A Pentagon official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter, confirmed that George has...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 3-5
Not only is it Easter weekend, but it’s also Pirates Home Opener weekend! If you manage to find time between celebrating those two important holidays, here are some things to do around town that will be just as fun. Jurassic Quest Bring the whole family to real-as-life animatronic dinosaurs this...
Rivers Casino to offer $500 parking spots during NFL Draft
Parking for the NFL Draft won’t come cheap — at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, spots are going for more than $500. Rivers Casino announced that fans can purchase in advance a four-day parking package for the draft for $500 plus taxes and fees, which will include full 24/7 in/out privileges. It...
Shapiro’s reelection campaign reports raising over $10M during first quarter
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection campaign said it raised more than $10 million during the first three months of the year — twice as much as the previous record for a gubernatorial campaign in the first quarter of an election year. “This remarkably strong showing underscores the broad support for...
Allegheny County Jail starts paying incarcerated people for working, going to class
For the first time, those incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail are being paid for the work they do. The program began March 25. During the first week, according to Deputy Warden Connie Clark, 377 people were paid. The remuneration was for providing vocational services — like cleaning, cooking, painting,...
Judge grants home detention to man charged with hate crime in attack on Jewish Pitt student
A judge Thursday released to home detention a Pittsburgh man accused of attacking a University of Pittsburgh student because he was Jewish. The decision followed testimony over two days this week during which the government sought to keep Muhammed Koc in jail before trial, alleging he was both a flight...
Shapiro holds wide lead over Garrity in race for Pa. governor, poll shows
A new poll shows Gov. Josh Shapiro with a commanding lead over Treasurer Stacy Garrity in his bid for a second term. The Susquehanna Polling and Research poll, released Wednesday, has Shapiro leading Garrity by 22 percentage points (58% to 36%). Just 5% of likely voters remain undecided at this...
Pittsburgh baseball fields get boost with $600K in donations
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Thursday announced $600,000 in donations to improve city baseball fields, the latest in a string of financial contributions from outside groups. The Pennsylvania Laborers District Council is providing $300,000 for new scoreboards at fields across the city that are used for youth sports. The mayor...
Almost 100 communities need new road salt supplier after vendor ends contract with council of governments
A lot of Allegheny County communities need a new road salt supplier. The South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG), which runs a purchasing alliance for road salt, learned this month its salt vendor will not renew its contract with SHACOG for the coming winter. According to an April 1...
Respect the chair: April Fools’ Day prank targeting parking chairs in New Kensington draws ire, smiles
Don’t worry, New Kensington isn’t declaring war on the Western Pennsylvania “parking chair.” A Facebook post, masquerading as a city announcement and posted on April 1, was exactly what is was meant to be: an April Fools’ Day prank. The post surfaced in a Facebook group simply titled “New Kensington,”...
