Partiers pack South Side after St. Patrick’s Day parade, but mayhem stays away
Pittsburgh police bulked up foot patrols Saturday night in the city’s South Side as they braced for St. Patrick’s Day parade revelers to migrate from Downtown to pack the dozens of bars that line East Carson Street. But the holiday-weekend chaos never arrived. “You definitely got the sense that, when...
You didn’t have to be Irish to participate in — or enjoy — Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day ParadeVideo
Bagpipes echoed through downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday as groups of green-clad spectators lined the streets for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, cheering as Irish dancers and floats in the region’s largest celebration of Irish heritage. The parade, organized by the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee, kicked off...
WVU Medicine goes all in on AI medical transcription software Abridge
West Virginia University Medicine is accelerating its rollout of an artificial intelligence transcription software developed by Pittsburgh-based startup Abridge. A small pilot program started last May has grown to more than 1,200 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants adopting Abridge to fill out charts while they talk to patients, WVU...
Budget unbalance: How can different mayors be $40M apart on Pittsburgh’s spending plan?
Pittsburgh’s new mayor says the 2026 budget he inherited might have a $40 million hole that must be plugged. The architect of the previous administration maintains it doesn’t. Who’s right? The answer remained in dispute Friday, a day after Mayor Corey O’Connor warned that his predecessor, Ed Gainey, had left...
EQT employee charged in theft of $215K from company
A local EQT employee is charged in connection with the theft of $215,000 from the corporation. Brock Stanley, 39, of Shaler, stole the money from EQT and diverted it to his husband, according to a criminal complaint filed against him. EQT, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is a leading oil and natural...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 13-15
Tens of thousands of spectators and participants will flock to Downtown Pittsburgh for the St. Patrick’s Day parade this Saturday. But those kind of crowds aren’t everyone’s scene. Want to have fun without all the craziness? Here are some events to try instead. Row House Cinema Japanese Film Festival Row...
Students share thoughts on AI, mental health at Woodland Hills summit
A group of Pittsburgh-area high school students challenged each other Friday to think about the future of artificial intelligence. Students from 25 area high schools — from Belle Vernon Area to Aliquippa — discussed issues ranging from academic integrity to human loneliness and whether AI should replace human employees. “It’s...
Pittsburgh police ramp up security for St. Patrick’s Day parade
Pittsburgh police officers will be out in force Saturday as the city hosts one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the nation, police Chief Jason Lando said Friday, though he declined to provide details. Saturday’s holiday parade, which starts at 10 a.m., is taking place amid turmoil at...
Where to eat near Acrisure Stadium during the NFL Draft
The North Shore will be the center of Pittsburgh’s festivities during the 2026 NFL Draft. And, as thousands of football fans move through the area over the April 23-25 event, finding a good place to eat will be key. Fortunately, the North Shore is packed with dining options — from...
Pittsburgh police seek help to find missing Westwood woman
Pittsburgh police are asking for help in finding a missing woman from the city’s Westwood neighborhood. Public Safety spokeswoman Emily Bourne said Patricia “Patty” Johnson, 62, was last seen early Thursday before walking from her residence along the 1400 block of Barr Avenue. Johnson was described as standing 5 feet...
Police ID vehicle in suspected fatal hit-and-run in Brighton Heights
A man was killed in an apparent hit-and-run Wednesday night in Brighton Heights, according to Pittsburgh police. Lawrence Soeder, 58, of West View, was found lying in the street at the intersection of Davis and Massachusetts avenues around 10:45 p.m. Police said he had significant head trauma and they believe...
Former Fifth Avenue bus lane in Oakland opens to regular traffic
Starting Monday, commuters, workers and college students returning from spring break will face yet another change in Oakland’s traffic patterns. January saw the closure of a counterflow bus lane along Fifth Avenue as part of Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s PRTX University Line bus rapid transit project. Beginning next week, that counterflow...
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
A look at each of the homicides that have occurred in Allegheny County in 2026: Jan. 13: John Jackson John Jackson, 31, was found fatally shot with a gunshot wound to the head in Wilkinsburg. Jason “Flame” Moran, 41, was arrested March 2 has been charged with homicide. Read more:...
Driverless shuttle proposed to replace parking lot buses at Pittsburgh International Airport
Driverless shuttles could replace traditional parking lot buses at Pittsburgh International Airport under a multimillion-dollar proposal that will enter a public comment period beginning Sunday. Public comments will be accepted on a proposed autonomous vehicle shuttle that would move travelers from parking areas at the Findlay airport to the terminal...
Morning Roundup: 2 people escape fire in West Mifflin; McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge set to close for repairs
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, March 13: 2 people escape fire in West Mifflin Two people escaped a fire in West Mifflin overnight, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The blaze was reported around 12:30 a.m. on Sylvan Avenue and the back of...
Pittsburgh businesses ready for 2026 NFL Draft
Jim Coen expects his football-themed merchandise to fly off the shelves when the 2026 NFL Draft comes to town April 23. “I’m projecting this NFL Draft to be like two Super Bowls combined,” said Coen, who owns Yinzers in the Burgh, a Strip District store dedicated to all things Pittsburgh...
Pittsburgh cop sues city, ex-chief Scirotto, claiming reverse discrimination
A white Pittsburgh police sergeant is suing the city and his former chief, Larry Scirotto, alleging he was discriminated against by being removed from a motorcycle unit. The lawsuit, filed by Brian Elledge in federal court on Wednesday, includes claims for race discrimination and retaliation. He is seeking money damages....
Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority moves forward with long-sought housing in the Hill District
Several funding projects are moving ahead in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, including long-hoped-for housing in the Lower Hill. These and other developments that would fill vacant land and improve business façades were discussed Thursdayby Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority. At issue were proposed housing developments on two parcels in the Lower Hill...
2nd annual Taste of the Draft coming to Pittsburgh in April
A philanthropic initiative invites NFL Draft fans to sample Pittsburgh’s food scene while combating student food insecurity. GENYOUth, a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing school nutrition access and physical activity, will bring its Taste of the Draft event to Downtown Pittsburgh on April 22. According to a news release, the...
Battle of the Books tests Pittsburgh middle school students on literary works
Reading was a team sport Thursday at Pittsburgh’s Brashear High School. Forty students from Pittsburgh Public’s CAPA, South Brook, Carmalt and Sterrett middle schools participated in the Youth Battle of the Books contest, which tested students’ knowledge from six books they were tasked with reading. The initiative returned after a...
Ahead of Ireland flights, Aer Lingus will join Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
Aer Lingus flights from Pittsburgh to Dublin begin in May, but the airline’s marketing director Lisa Melarkey will be in town this weekend to attend the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Melarkey said Aer Lingus plans special promotions to coincide with the parade. “There’s a really big opportunity for us...
SEA board blasts Fenway Sports Group’s ‘profiteering’ amid Pittsburgh Penguins sale
The $1.7 billion sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies was approved Thursday by the Sports & Exhibition Authority Board — but not before board members called out former owner Fenway Sports Group for its “profiteering.” Pending NHL approval, the sale would result in an $800...
O’Connor says Pittsburgh faces budget shortfall of up to $40M, leaving city finances in crisis
Pittsburgh could be facing a severe budget shortfall of up to $40 million this year, according to projections revealed Thursday by Mayor Corey O’Connor, leaving his young administration scrambling to figure out how to cover costs. O’Connor blamed inaccurate predictions and “a lot of false assumptions” by the previous administration...
Pittsburgh’s convention center aiming to stay busy during NFL Draft
The quickly approaching NFL Draft has been a point of conversation among leadership at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. Tim Muldoon, general manager at the convention center, said all of the exhibit hall spaces have been sold for the week of the draft, which takes place...
The Soft Spot, a sober, sapphic cafe opens in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhoodVideo
Before The Soft Spot officially opened its doors in Garfield, it seemed like the space was already buzzing with people. At the end of last year, the “Sapphic cafe open late,” as it was billed on its Instagram page, began filling a roster of community events: a meetup for queer...
