Julia Felton stories, Page 18
Penguins look to purchase Hunt Armory to continue using as skating rink
The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to purchase Hunt Armory in Shadyside, where they have been operating a public indoor ice rink since 2021. The Penguins are considering purchasing the Emerson Street site from Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority for $2 million plus costs, URA Chief Development Officer Thomas Link said. The...
Pine-Richland investigating after 2 middle school students took ‘racist photo’ in school bathroom
Pine-Richland School District officials said they are investigating after two middle school students took a “racist photo” in a school bathroom. District officials said the photo was taken during field day activities earlier this week. “The building administrators are conducting an investigation and will take appropriate next steps consistent with...
1 person critically wounded in Bedford Dwellings shooting
One person was critically wounded in a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Bedford Dwellings early Friday morning. Pittsburgh police responded to a 16-round ShotSpotter alert in the 2400 block of Chauncey Drive just before 1:15 a.m. Friday. A male victim reportedly ran from the area and arrived at the hospital with multiple...
Arrest warrant issued for 14-year-old in connection to deadly Uniontown shooting
An arrest warrant was issued for a 14-year-old boy in connection with a fatal shooting in Uniontown Tuesday. Court records show Antonyo Owens, 14, is wanted for criminal homicide in connection to the shooting death of Anthony Jones, 38. He also is facing several firearms charges. Police are actively seeking...
Pittsburgh police officer on administrative duty after DUI charge
A Pittsburgh police officer was charged with DUI on Saturday. Arnold Willie, 35, of Pittsburgh has been detailed to an “administrative position” within the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, public safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing July 18....
Fern Hollow Bridge to close for construction work
The Fern Hollow Bridge is slated to close for about a month, beginning Monday, for more construction work. Forbes Avenue will be closed from South Dallas Avenue to Braddock Avenue for construction associated with the new span, Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced...
Morning Roundup: Free produce stand opening in Hill District
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, June 9: Free community produce stand coming to Hill District A free community produce stand will open Friday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood. The stand will be open from noon to 4 p.m. every second and fourth Friday...
Proposal would provide bike-share memberships to all Pittsburgh city employees
City of Pittsburgh employees could receive annual bike-share memberships under a proposal before City Council. Councilman Bobby Wilson, D-North Side, introduced legislation this week to enter into an agreement with bike-share provider POGOH to provide all of the city’s thousands of employees with memberships that would include unlimited 30-minute rides....
Larry Scirotto sworn in as Pittsburgh’s police chief
Larry Scirotto on Wednesday was formally sworn in as Pittsburgh’s 55th police chief. Scirotto has been serving as acting chief since Mayor Ed Gainey nominated him for the position last month. City Council unanimously confirmed his appointment weeks after he was nominated. A Pittsburgh native, Scirotto, 49, retired from the...
Morning Roundup: Mars woman charged with homicide after deadly Butler Township wreck
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, June 8: Mars woman charged with homicide by vehicle after deadly Butler Township wreck A woman who was driving one of the vehicles involved in a fatal crash in Butler Township Tuesday was charged with homicide by vehicle,...
Proposal would designate Junction Hollow as part of Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park
A portion of Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park that has never been formally designated as part of the park may soon be recognized as such. Councilwoman Barb Warwick, D-Greenfield, introduced legislation Tuesday to designate the 28 acres known as Junction Hollow as an official part of Schenley Park. “That piece of land...
Police say Shaler man stole $4K in Pokemon, baseball cards from Target
Cranberry Township police say a Shaler man stole over $4,000 worth of Pokemon and baseball cards from the Cranberry Target. According to an affidavit, police have charged Grant Duss, 33, of Shaler after a Target employee provided officers with video and documentation of the alleged thefts. Police said Duss engaged...
Morning Roundup: Vehicle catches fire in Penn Township garage
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, June 7: Vehicle catches fire in Penn Township garage A vehicle caught fire in a Penn Township home’s attached garage early Wednesday. Crews were called to the 100 block of McDermott Road around 1:15 a.m., according to Tribune-Review...
La Roche’s Center for Lifelong Learning to be named for late President Sister Candace Introcaso
La Roche University will name its Center for Lifelong Learning after its late president, Sister Candace Introcaso, who died last month. The center, established in 2021, offers a variety of classes, workshops and community programs for adults 50 and older, youth and professionals at various stages of their careers. A...
Pittsburgh to spend $2.2M on LED streetlight conversion study
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved spending $2.2 million to study converting the city’s existing high-pressure sodium lights with more energy-efficient LED lights. Kim Lucas, director of the city’s Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, said LED lights consume less electricity and will likely have lower maintenance costs compared to...
Pittsburgh to hold public reception for new police Chief Larry Scirotto
Pittsburgh residents will have an opportunity to meet newly installed police Chief Larry Scirotto during a public reception Wednesday. City Council is hosting the reception from 3 to 6 p.m. on the first floor of the City-County Building at 414 Grant St., Downtown. Council unanimously approved Scirotto as the new...
$18.5M project offers mixed-rate apartments at former Garfield synagogue, school
The former B’Nai Israel Synagogue and School in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood now houses a mixed-rate housing development. Boston-based Beacon Communities completed a $18.5 million project at the South Negley Avenue site. The 45-unit development, called The Carina, includes 38 apartments for people making between 20% and 60% of the area...
Soergel Orchards, Trax cancel annual strawberry events
Soergel Orchards and Trax Farms have canceled their annual strawberry events this year. High temperatures and lack of rain led to the berries not producing as hoped this year, Soergel Orchards said in a social media post Monday. The event had been scheduled for Sunday and was slated to include...
Morning Roundup: Teen girl shot in Hill District
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, June 6: Teenage girl shot in Hill District A 16-year old female was shot in the foot Monday night in the Hill District, Pittsburgh police said. Police responded to a two-round ShotSpotter alert in the 300 block of...
Unauthorized drone causes ground stoppage at Pittsburgh International Airport
An unauthorized drone was reported near Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday and, as a result, caused a temporary ground stoppage. The airport’s air traffic control tower issued the temporary stop, according to airport spokesperson Bob Kerlik. The stop was lifted around noon, about 30 minutes after the drone was first...
Trib wins 30 Keystone Media Awards
The Tribune-Review won 30 Keystone Media Awards this year from the Pennsylvania News Media Association. The awards “reinforce excellence by individuals in the news media profession, by recognizing journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences, and faithfully fulfills its First Amendment rights (and) responsibilities,”...
Fairywood Park upgrades could include amphitheater
Pittsburgh’s Fairywood Park is slated for improvements that could include an amphitheater. City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith, D-West End, said improvements at the park have been in the works for years. Kail-Smith — who frequently advocates for more funding and programming for the West End neighborhoods she represents — said...
Pittsburgh to distribute last batch of blue recycling bins to residents
Pittsburgh residents who have yet to receive blue recycling bins will get theirs in the coming weeks, city officials said. The city’s Department of Public Works Environmental Services Bureau will begin the final phase of distributing the 32-gallon blue curbside recycling bins Tuesday. The city has been distributing bins as...
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy plans $300K in improvements at Mellon Park
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy will use a $300,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to make improvements at Mellon Park in the city’s Point Breeze and Shadyside neighborhoods. The Mellon Park Action Plan finalized last September with community input detailed a desire to better connect the 33-acre park’s two...
Pittsburgh considering $2.2M study on LED streetlight conversion
Pittsburgh officials are considering moving ahead with a plan to convert the city’s streetlights to LED lights. City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to pay The Efficiency Network, a Pittsburgh-based subsidiary of Duquesne Light, more than $2.2 million to conduct a study on replacing the high-pressure sodium lights the city...
