Paul Guggenheimer stories, Page 35
Pittsburgh-area medical experts split on Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause
At least one Pittsburgh-area medical expert believes it’s a mistake to altogether halt shots of the Johnson & Johnson single dose covid-19 vaccine after six women developed dangerous blood clots and one died. “Something that is this rare and recognizable and treatable is not something that should derail use of...
Springdale Township to start paving project
Springdale Township plans to repave several township streets this week in a project that Commissioners President Anthony Rozzano said is long overdue. “The roads are deplorable. It’s sad,” said Rozzano. “(The township has) been saving money for the past four years to invest in the roads … where it’s needed...
Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and Prime Stage Theatre present ‘Miracle in Rwanda’
To commemorate Genocide Awareness Month, the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and Prime Stage Theatre are teaming up to present an original production of the play “Miracle in Rwanda.” Saturday’s opening night features a livestreaming performance followed by recorded performances from April 16-26. The play is based on the life of...
Acmetonia 4th-graders raise more than $8K to protect marine lifeVideo
Fourth graders in Elizabeth Newill’s science class at Harmar’s Acmetonia Elementary surprised their teacher — and themselves — by raising more than $8,000 in the Ecostudent Challenge. The children clapped and squealed with delight when they saw a giant check for $8,362.96 unveiled Tuesday afternoon during an assembly in the...
Recent snake, bear sightings just add to Pittsburgh’s animal lore
Animal encounters are nothing new to Pittsburgh and the stories of people hanging out with various critters in the city prove it. Much has been made of the black bear wandering Wednesday through Mt. Washington. More hype surrounded the gigantic black rat snake seen this week in a tree at...
New Pitt documentary ‘Chasing Covid’ premieres Monday
The University of Pittsburgh is celebrating the 66th anniversary of Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine being declared “safe and effective” with a new documentary about the covid-19 pandemic. It was April 12, 1955, that Salk’s breakthrough was confirmed. To mark the date on Monday, Pitt is holding the world premiere screening...
Cheswick Council to hold special meeting to fill council vacancy
Cheswick Council is holding a special meeting Thursday night to address a vacancy on council. “Pennsylvania law gives us a limited time frame in which we can appoint someone to fill that vacancy and the time period between when the vacancy occurred and our next regularly scheduled meeting was beyond...
North Shore businesses thrilled to welcome fans back for Pirates home opener
The first Pirates home game usually brings a sense of excitement and renewal for players and fans. But not many are more excited about fans being allowed back into PNC Park than Kyle Martin, a server at the North Shore Tavern on Federal Street across from the ballpark. Restaurants and...
Pennsylvania civic commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day set for Thursday
The Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition is inviting the public to take part in a Holocaust Remembrance Day observation on Thursday. Known as Yom Hashoah in Hebrew, the event was established in Israel in 1959. The name comes from the Hebrew word “shoah,” which means “whirlwind” or “catastrophe,” and is used as...
Some members of Pa. delegation say Capitol security must increase after attackVideo
With a security review of the Capitol already underway following the Jan. 6 insurrection, some members of Pennsylvania’s delegation are weighing in on what they would like to see happen in the wake of yet another deadly attack. On Friday, the Capitol was attacked for the second time this year...
Real ID enforcement to begin Oct. 1 for air travel
The Real ID deadline is creeping back up. If you are planning to fly on a commercial domestic flight or enter a federal building that requires acceptable identification after Oct. 1, you’ll need a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or photo ID card. Aside from the state-issued card, there are various...
Pizzaiolo Primo to reopen in Market Square
A popular Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant that closed during the pandemic is reopening. Pizzaiolo Primo, an Italian eatery in Market Square, will reopen with takeout food available by mid-April. In-house dining is scheduled to begin May 1. The restaurant, which closed last December, has been purchased by the Ron Sofranko Group....
Larry Davis, pioneering dean of Pitt School of Social Work, dies at 74
When Larry Davis was promoting his most recent book — “Why Are They Angry With Us?” — in February 2016, he shared his frustration over a lack of progress when it came to race relations in America. “The country has to begin to see this white/nonwhite conflict as being against...
Larry Davis, pioneering dean of Pitt School of Social Work, dies at 74
When Larry Davis was promoting his most recent book “Why Are They Angry With Us?” in February 2016, he shared his frustration over the lack of progress when it came to race relations in America. “The country has to begin to see this white/nonwhite conflict as being against America’s interests,”...
Larry Davis, pioneering dean of Pitt School of Social Work, dies at 74
Editor’s note: Mr. Davis’ age was incorrect in the original version of this story. When Larry Davis was promoting his most recent book “Why Are They Angry With Us?” in February 2016, he shared his frustration over the lack of progress when it came to race relations in America. “The...
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy announces Earth Day Events in April
Since 1970, April 22 has meant Earth Day to 1 billion people in nearly 200 countries across the globe. But the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is not waiting until then to begin hosting Earth Day events. On Tuesday the nonprofit announced a comprehensive schedule of both in-person and virtual Earth Day...
Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor in Pittsburgh raising minimum wage to $15 an hour
As restaurants, sweet shops and other eateries begin opening back up with increased capacity, many are finding that lining up enough workers has become a challenge. One of Pittsburgh’s favorite ice cream parlors may have come up with a way to entice people to come to work for them. Klavon’s...
Video: Conor Lamb discusses Biden’s Pittsburgh visit, Capitol securityVideo
President Joe Biden is saying the outlook for the country’s economy is looking brighter thanks to the recently passed $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, the American Rescue Plan. Critics say the plan is a waste of money and many citizens don’t know exactly where the money is going. The president...
North and South Park golf courses to open this week
Fore! Though the weather forecast sees possible snow showers on Thursday, the North and South Park golf courses will reopen to the public that day. (The weekend should be sunny.) The Allegheny County Parks Department announced Tuesday that, following annual maintenance and aerating, golfers can hit the links on April...
Highmark Inc. purchases naming rights to Buffalo Bills’ stadium
Pittsburgh is no longer the only city with a Highmark Stadium. The Buffalo Bills’ home is also called Highmark Stadium. The team made it official with a formal announcement Tuesday morning. Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, a newly rebranded health insurer, has purchased the naming rights for what...
Man who police said fled Harmar traffic stop remains at large
It’s been over a month now and state police said they still have seen no sign of Anthony Dwayne Smith Jr. Smith, 28, from the Pittsburgh area, fled from state troopers after they pulled him over on Route 28 in Harmar on Feb. 26. They said they haven’t seen him...
Jessica Walter’s 5 most memorable on-screen characters
Jessica Walter was that rare actor who could make people laugh, cry or pull the sheets over their heads in fright. Anyone who can intimidate Clint Eastwood on-screen has real performing power, and Jessica Walter had it in spades. Walter, whose career spanned six decades, died in her sleep at...
Ecostudent Challenge teaches Acmetonia 4th graders to protect the environment
Scientists and environmentalists agree that if you want people to protect the planet, it helps to teach them to value nature while they’re young. That’s what’s happening at Acmetonia Elementary in Harmar where 4th grade students in Elizabeth Newill’s science class are participating in the Ecostudent Challenge. By participating in...
Pittsburgh Public Safety director concerned about recent mass shootings in U.S.Video
Within the last 10 days, America has seen two mass shootings: Eight people died in Atlanta and 10 were killed in Boulder, Colo. It’s led President Biden to call for bringing back an assault weapons ban and increasing background checks. Closer to home, Pittsburgh community groups are calling for gun...
Omni William Penn Hotel set to reopen Downtown
It’s no joke. The Omni William Penn Hotel on Grant Street is set to reopen on April Fools’ Day — next Thursday. The historic 105-year-old building has been closed for over a year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Since 1916, the Omni William Penn has hosted Pittsburgh royalty as well...
