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Daniel and Carole Kamin give $25M to Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin continue to give back big to Pittsburgh. A little over a year after donating $65 million to the Carnegie Science Center on Pittsburgh’s North Shore — the largest gift to the Carnegie museums since their founding by Andrew Carnegie — the couple have gifted...
22 states — not Pa. — sue Trump administration over guidelines that could hamper Pitt, CMU research

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine on Monday touted new Alzheimer’s disease research that could contribute to diagnosing the disease and starting treatment of it before it enters its final stage, which ends in death. More than 12 federal grants helped defray the cost of the research. Similar federal...
New Alzheimer’s test developed at Pitt could provide earlier detection

Small amounts of the protein found in those with Alzheimer’s disease can be detected years before it shows up in brain scans of those with the disease, new research published Monday in Nature Medicine found. The test was developed at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. “Our test identifies...
Imani Christian’s R.J. Sledge celebrates senior night with OT winner vs. Central Catholic

This was for second place in the section and maybe a much better seed in the playoffs, but Imani Christian’s R.J. Sledge felt another strong motivation, too. “I couldn’t lose on my senior night,” said Sledge, who punctuated the first half with a heave from beyond half-court and delivered again...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 24-26

Feeling a little cooped up after an arctic-cold week in Pittsburgh? Get cozy with indoor events — or embrace the freeze with a few outdoor ones. Here’s a little inspiration. Anatomy of a Lasagna Winter calls for comfort food, and what’s more comforting than a big, heavy rectangle of pasta,...
Mt. Lebanon fights back to knock off Central Catholic, earn signature win

After looking at his team’s results this season, Mt. Lebanon boys basketball coach Joey David told his team they needed a signature victory. Following an upset of No. 4 Central Catholic on Tuesday, the Blue Devils’ resume received a big boost. Sophomore Santino Fiumara beat his man down the right...
‘Little’ brother Ryan Robbins sparks top-ranked Upper St. Clair’s win over Central Catholic

Ryan Robbins may be known around Upper St. Clair as Tyler’s little brother, but there was nothing small about the 6-foot-7 sophomore’s game on Friday night. Upper St. Clair was off to a slow start until Robbins scored a season-high 22 points off the bench. With him and his 6-10...
Pittsburgh police say Oakland pedestrian hit by vehicle is in critical condition

A woman walking at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Neville Street in Oakland was in critical condition Friday night after being struck by a vehicle, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The news release said the incident happened as about 7:20 p.m. The woman, who was unconscious when first responders...
New safety measures coming to Oakland’s Terrace Street after fatal wrecks

In response to a string of crashes that killed pedestrians in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, the city and the University of Pittsburgh are implementing new safety measures along the Terrace Street corridor. Jessie Maroney, 37, of South Park, was killed in a hit-and-run crash crossing at Darragh and Terrace streets in...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 10-12

It’s understandable if you feel the post-holiday lull hit extra hard this week, especially after frigid temperatures and pesky snow. But this is the best time to get out and see what the city has to offer. Here are a few events to check out this weekend in Pittsburgh. Phipps...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 27-29

It’s that weird time between Christmas and New Year’s when we all subsist on cheese and chocolate and anything past the front door seems like it’s a hundred miles away. But while all of your friends are still in town and you have some downtime, why not get up, put...
Inoperable elevators lead to Oakland apartment building condemnation

Residents in living in the upper floors of an apartment building in Oakland were ordered by the city to move out as 7 p.m. Friday because all four elevators in the 13-story building were inoperable, Pittsburgh officials said. All residents living on the fifth floor and above in the Skyvue...
Kinetic Theatre’s ‘Sherlock Carol’ is a witty seasonal melding of classic tales

“Moriarty was dead, to begin with.” That sentence would cause any lover of 19th-century British literature to do a double take. One half of the line mirrors the opening of Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carol,” while the rest evokes Professor James Moriarty, the greatest foe of Arthur Conan Doyle’s...
Charles ‘Kamikaze Kid’ Bonasorte, former Pitt football player, Oakland kiosk owner, dies

Charles Bonasorte, a former University of Pittsburgh football player and owner of a popular Oakland kiosk, died Friday. Pittsburgh Sports Now’s Harry Psaros said Bonasorte’s death is “a profound loss for the Pitt community.” Bonasorte was raised “just a stone’s throw from the Cathedral of Learning,” Psaros wrote, and frequented...
St. Joseph’s Prep overpowers Central Catholic to win 3rd straight state title

MECHANICSBURG — Khyan Billups isn’t the St. Joseph’s Prep running back bound for Ohio State, but the junior might’ve fooled anyone watching him Saturday night. With help from a talented offensive line, Billups took the first snap 80 yards to the end zone for one of his three touchdowns, and...
PIAA Class 6A football championship preview: Central Catholic vs. St. Joseph’s Prep

On a weekend that featured six schools making their PIAA championship game debut, the final contest of the weekend includes two schools that have been there, done it several times over. In fact, St. Joseph’s Prep out of the Philadelphia Catholic League in Philadelphia and Central Catholic out of the...

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