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BNY scrapping ‘Mellon’ in rebrand, but Pittsburgh ties will remain
BNY Mellon, a global financial firm with ties to Pittsburgh, is rebranding and losing the “Mellon” part of its logo. The New York-based bank announced Tuesday it is updating its logo and simplifying its company umbrella brand to BNY, according to a press release. It may seem like an erasure...
Sen. John Fetterman and wife in Maryland car crash
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman and his wife, Gisele Fetterman, were in a car crash on a Maryland interstate Sunday morning. They were evaluated at a hospital “out of an abundance of caution” but avoided serious injury, Fetterman’s office said. Fetterman, a Democrat from Braddock, was westbound on Interstate 70 shortly...
Adaptive bikes available for rent in Pittsburgh
Riders with disabilities, families, and even people looking to move heavy items now have access to a bevy of bike options thanks to a new fleet recently announced by Pittsburgh’s bike share nonprofit. Bike Share Pittsburgh announced last week a new Adaptive POGOH program that allows users to rent seven...
Pittsburgh is the king of inclines, but can it keep its crown?
Pittsburgh is the king of inclines. But its crown is in jeopardy. More than a century ago, at least 15 funicular railways operated simultaneously in Pittsburgh — more than in any other U.S. city. They toiled as hard as the working-class residents they ferried up and down the steep hills...
Officials celebrate enhanced bike trail in Downtown Pittsburgh
Local and state officials on Friday celebrated an upgraded trail connecting Downtown Pittsburgh’s Point State Park with the 150-mile bike trail stretching from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. The new trail, which first opened ahead of schedule last October, runs along the Monongahela River, connecting the Mon Wharf directly to Point...
Woman charged with homicide in Carrick shooting
Pittsburgh Police have charged a woman with homicide for a deadly shooting in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood on Thursday morning. Breanna Didolce, 23, of Pittsburgh was charged Thursday with criminal homicide and tampering with evidence for allegedly hiding the gun that was used, said police. Police alleged that Didolce shot Jeremiah...
Man killed in shooting outside of bar in Braddock Hills
A man was shot and killed early morning on Friday in the parking lot of a bar in Braddock Hills, said Allegheny County Police. Police said a man was shot multiple times just before 2 a.m. outside of J Cats Bar on Wilkins Avenue. The man was pronounced dead at...
Tree of Life exhibit displayed in Senate rotunda in Washington
The tragedy of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting still rests heavy on the hearts of the region nearly six years later, but its memory may not be as powerful outside of Pittsburgh. A traveling exhibit now on display at a U.S. Senate building in Washington, D.C., hopes to remind people of...
Gun found in lunchbox at Pittsburgh school
A firearm was discovered inside the lunchbox of a preschooler recently at a Pittsburgh school, school officials said. A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Public Schools told TribLive news partner WTAE on Wednesday that a staff member found a gun in a lunchbox belonging to a pre-K student at Pittsburgh Morrow in...
Gov. Shapiro signs law prohibiting use of handheld devices while driving
Using cellphones and other handheld devices while driving will no longer be allowed on Pennsylvania roads. On Wednesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Paul Miller’s Law, which prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving. The law passed in May with bipartisan support and it makes Pennsylvania the 29th state in...
Morning Roundup: Triangle Tech schools closing after 80 years in operation
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, June 6: Pittsburgh-based Triangle Tech school closing A school teaching technical skills across Pennsylvania is closing its doors after 80 years in operation. Pittsburgh-based Triangle Tech announced Wednesday it will shut down its six campuses located in Pittsburgh,...
Morning Roundup: Fire breaks out at former Pittsburgh school
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, June 5: Fire breaks out at former historic Pittsburgh school The former Beltzhoover Elementary School was hit with a blaze Tuesday night, the second fire to hit the old school building in just a matter of days. TribLive...
Severe storms, tornadoes possible in Pittsburgh region
Gusty winds and heavy thunderstorms could strike the Pittsburgh region beginning Wednesday afternoon, according to forecasts. Meteorologists are even warning of the chance of isolated tornadoes. TribLive news partner WTAE has designated Wednesday as a Severe Weather Alert Day in Southwest Pennsylvania, with strong storms likely to start as early...
Jan. 6 cops stump for Biden in Pittsburgh, warn that Trump is ‘threat to democracy’
Two former U.S. Capitol Police officers who were injured responding to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in Washington said during a Pittsburgh campaign stop Tuesday that former President Donald Trump poses a continuing threat to democracy. The officers, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, appeared at the Fred Rogers statue on...
Man killed in Armstrong County crash
A man died following a crash Monday evening in Armstrong County. TribLive news partner WTAE reports a 60-year-old driver was killed in the crash in Parker, while his passenger was flown to a local hospital. The crash occurred a little after 5 p.m. Monday along North River Avenue. Police said...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh schools go remote over heat; bee sting causes crash in Mt. Pleasant Township
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, June 4: Pittsburgh Public Schools go remote for extreme heat The largest school district in the Pittsburgh area is going remote Tuesday because of forecasted extreme heat. Pittsburgh Public Schools is moving 39 of its schools to remote...
Former U.S. Capitol officers injured in Jan. 6 attack to stump for Biden in Pittsburgh
Police officers who were injured in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol will travel to Pittsburgh and other cities in Pennsylvania this week to criticize former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in the attack. Former Capitol Police officers Harry Dunn and Sgt. Aquilino Gonell will visit Pittsburgh...
Morning Roundup: Vehicle overturns on Parkway East; vehicles stolen in Hempfield
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 3: Vehicle overturns on Parkway East A crash occurred early Monday morning on the Parkway East, resulting in a car overturning onto its roof. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and...
Impact of Trump conviction uncertain, but even a small shift in Pa. could have big implications
Former President Donald Trump made history Thursday as the first U.S. president to be convicted of a felony, but the impact that will have on the November election is very much up in the air, according to party leaders and political experts across Pennsylvania. Republican and Democratic leaders in Western...
From typist to Allegheny County manager, Jennifer Liptak is leaving after 26-year career
Jennifer Liptak spent 26 years working for Allegheny County, moving up the ladder from a typist to chief of staff to manager of a $3 billion budget and 5,000 employees. Now, the longtime hidden hand behind the county’s bureaucracy is moving on. Liptak, 49, of Shaler, will leave the county’s...
On the bike trail, Gov. Shapiro talks Nippon Steel, Steelers, tourism and Biden
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that Nippon Steel pledged to move its U.S. headquarters to Pittsburgh from Houston if its bid to buy U.S. Steel is successful. In an exclusive interview with TribLive, Shapiro said he personally spoke with the Japanese steelmaker and secured the commitment. When asked if...
Experts encourage property reassessment at Allegheny County public hearing
Allegheny County could be on a collision course with a countywide property reassessment, and experts at a Wednesday public hearing encouraged the county to take that step. Several public school districts across Allegheny County have voiced support of a countywide reassessment, and Pittsburgh Public School district has actually sued to...
EPA earmarks $2M to convert Pittsburgh slag heaps to solar farm
A former slag heap in Pittsburgh’s East End is one step closer to becoming a solar farm. The sprawling lot near the edge of Frick Park will soon be cleaned up to make way for a 15-acre solar farm and expansion of green space thanks to $2 million in federal...
Allegheny County makes half-off fares permanent for low-income transit riders
A trial program that offered cheap mass transit fares to low-income Allegheny County residents is becoming permanent. Building on the success of the pilot program started under her predecessor, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced Monday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries in the county can soon apply for a...
Pittsburgh population holds steady amid regional declines, census says
According to new data from the U.S. Census, Pittsburgh’s population was … stable. The city added 300 people from 2020 to 2023, about a 0.1% increase, according to data from the bureau this week. The estimates show that the city grew from 302,955 people in 2020 to 303,255 in 2023....
