Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Oct. 2:

Man arrested, accused of armed robbery

Pittsburgh police arrested a man suspected of armed robbery in the city’s Hazelwood neighborhood Wednesday evening.

Police were dispatched to the GoGo Market in the 5000 block of 2nd Avenue around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday for reports of an armed robbery.

The store clerk told police the suspect — later identified as James Ontray Tinsley, 36, of Pittsburgh — had fled toward the Glenwood bridge, according to a criminal complaint.

Police said the robbery seemed to be related to a string of robberies in the same area they had linked to Tinsley.

Officers found the suspect walking nearby and started a foot pursuit, which ended when the suspect was tased and taken into custody in the 300 block of Renova Street, officials said.

Public safety officials said a Charter Arms .38 revolver was found on Tinsley, along with $200 cash, according to the criminal complaint. Tinsley had thrown another firearm during the foot chase, which officers also recovered.

Police said Tinsley does not have a conceal carry permit.

According to the criminal complaint, an officer “recognized the shoes” Tinsley was wearing.

Tinsley was taken to Mercy Hospital and cleared by hospital staff before being taken to Allegheny County Jail.

Coroner called to crash in Beaver County

The coroner was called to a crash in New Sewickley Township in Beaver County Wednesday evening, according to TribLive news partner WTAE.

Emergency dispatchers told WTAE that two vehicles — including a motorcycle — were involved in a wreck on Crows Run Road around 4:40 p.m.

Additional details were not immediately released.

Pittsburgh to host event celebrating LGBTQIA+

The city of Pittsburgh this week announced it will launch a new event dubbed OUTfest, a celebration of the city’s LGBTQIA+ community.

The inaugural event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, which is also National Coming Out Day, at Hazelwood Green from 3 p.m. to 8 pm.

“OUTfest is more than just a celebration — it’s a statement about who we are as a city,” Mayor Ed Gainey said in a statement. “By coming together to honor our LGBTQIA+ community, we embrace the values of inclusion, love, and resilience that make Pittsburgh strong. This event is an opportunity for everyone to feel seen, supported, and celebrated for their authentic selves.”

The festival will include food, music, live performances and family-friendly activities, according to city officials.

Parking, bus stops impacted by PRT project

Several blocks of on-street parking in Uptown and three bus stops will be temporarily removed starting Monday as crews move ahead on Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s University Line project.

Parking will not be allowed on either side of Forbes Avenue between Gist and Jumonville streets to allow two lanes of traffic to move through the construction area.

Parking will also be prohibited on the left side of Forbes Avenue between Jumonville and Brady streets while crews replace a sidewalk. Parking on the opposite side of the stretch already was halted.

Construction is expected to take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through the end of December, though work may also be conducted on Saturdays as needed, PRT said in a news release.

Side streets and intersections will remain open during construction. Temporary crosswalks and handicap-accessible ramps will allow pedestrian access.

During construction, bus routes 61A, 61B and 61C will not serve stops at Forbes at Jumonville; Forbes at Seneca; and Forbes and Moultrie.

Temporary stops will be located at Jumonville at Watson; Fifth Avenue bus lane at Seneca; and Fifth Avenue bus lane at Moultrie.

This phase of construction includes excavating and relocating water and sewer systems; installing new and wider sidewalks, curbs and handicap-accessible ramps; and an underground conduit station for power, traffic signals and pedestrian safety systems.

The transit authority plans to add stations with upgraded passenger amenities, transit-only lanes, roadway resurfacing and landscaping in future phases of the project.

Once complete, the University Line will feature 24 station with seating, lighting and real-time arrival screens. The sites also will offer fare vending machines, security cameras and emergency phones.

Services for the University Line will operate in dedicated bus lanes inbound on Fifth Avenue and outbound on Sixth and Forbes avenues.

Construction started in September 2023. The $291 million project improving transit between Downtown and Oakland is expected to be complete in 2027.

Annual gingerbread competition registration open

Pittsburgh on Wednesday opened registration for its annual gingerbread house competition.

Individuals and groups can register online through Sunday, November 9.

The annual display will open at the City-County Building Downtown on Friday, Nov. 21. Gingerbread houses will be on display for Light Up Night the following day and remain through early January.

Participants will compete in nearly 20 categories and vie for overall awards like the Clearview Choice, a nod to the event’s sponsor, and Curator’s Choice, selected by the Carnegie Museum of Art.

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