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Carnegie Mellon to build Moonshot command center to monitor space missions
Anyone old enough to remember those static shots of the men in button-down shirts and ties sitting in front of computer screens during NASA’s Mercury and Apollo endeavors likely understands the importance of having a mission control for space flights. Carnegie Mellon University certainly does. That’s why the school is...
Carnegie Mellon’s 2022 International Film Festival explores what’s ‘Behind the Mask’
Carnegie Mellon University’s theme for its 2022 International Film Festival can be interpreted literally and figuratively. “Faces Behind the Mask,” the title of the festival, explores face coverings — the physical ones people have been wearing during the pandemic as well as those that aren’t seen. “What masks do we...
Retail incubator in Pittsburgh’s Hill District showcases minority-, women-owned businesses
A retail incubator is allowing local entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Gallery on Centre, part of the Avenues of Hope initiative, was launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. “The Gallery on Centre is something we should all be proud of and will serve as a model...
Robots are on the move at Carnegie Science Center
“Warning, warning Will Robinson!” is how B-9, the robot from “Lost in Space,” might put it. The Carnegie Science Center’s Robot Hall of Fame, of which B-9 is a member, has been permanently moved from the second floor to the ground level lobby of The Rangos Giant Cinema. In addition,...
Allegheny County judge scolds double homicide suspect for firing 6 attorneys in 7 years
An Allegheny County judge scolded a man who has gone through a half-dozen defense attorneys in the five years he’s been awaiting trial on double homicide charges, saying he could find himself in the position of having to represent himself in a death penalty case. “Words get around quickly,” Common...
Square Café returns to Regent Square with new name
It’s back to square one for the Square Café. The restaurant reopened a second store – Square One — in the spot where it all began. Square One is located inside My Goodness Market on Braddock Avenue in Regent Square. The café is an addition to the market. The larger...
Redrawn Pittsburgh City Council district map would maintain 2 majority-minority districts
Proposed changes to Pittsburgh City Council’s district map would consolidate Oakland into two districts, move the Strip District and Polish Hill into new districts and maintain two districts where people of color make up a majority of the population. The nine-member Reapportionment Advisory Committee, formed in late September, drew up...
Hill District woman accused of stabbing her children, ages 3 and 7, as they slept
Pittsburgh police said a Hill District woman told them how she walked into her sons’ room early Friday and stabbed both in the neck with a kitchen knife. The children’s father was able to wrestle away from her before summoning police for his critically injured sons, police said. Sydnie Jefferson,...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 1-3
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Car Bazaar Car Bazaar returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Downtown. The shopping market in the Forbes and Smithfield (400 Cherry Way) garage will feature 100 makers, artists, retailers, vintage dealers and garage-sale vendors selling wares from...
Uptown man, 67, charged with 3 Downtown Pittsburgh bank robberies
An Uptown man is facing a federal indictment, accused of robbing three Downtown Pittsburgh banks between Jan. 31 and Feb. 8. Calvin Leavy, 67, of Pride Street, was arrested Feb. 8 in the Midtown section of the city, police said. They said Leavy had taken a Port Authority bus after...
Pittsburgh police: Man shot in Arlington Heights in serious condition
A man is in the hospital in serious condition following a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Arlington Heights neighborhood Thursday afternoon, according to police. Pittsburgh police were called to the 3000 block of Cordell Place around 4:15 p.m. and arrived to find a man who had been shot in the leg. He...
Pittsburgh police: Stolen vehicle crashes into Downtown construction site, the suspect’s 4th arrest in a week
Construction crews doing sidewalk repair and street work at the closed intersection of Wood Street and Sixth Avenue now have some additional work to do, after a stolen vehicle crashed into the closed intersection Thursday morning. Just before 10:30 a.m., Pittsburgh police responded to the 300 block of Sixth Avenue...
2 teens charged in fatal shooting of another teen in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville
Two teenagers feuding with another group opened fire on a Knoxville street in February, killing an 18-year-old, according to police. Michael Morgan and Tymair Cox, both 18, are charged with homicide. The charges stem from the Feb. 23 killing of Teron Williams, 18. He was shot as he stood with...
Construction of 3rd building at Hazelwood’s Mill 19 nears completion
Construction of a third building under the skeleton of a former steel mill in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood is nearing completion. The O’Hara-based Regional Industrial Development Corp. held an event at the Mill 19 development site Thursday to mark the third building’s final steel beam being put into place. Construction of...
NAACP, WPXI-TV program to focus on upcoming special election, primary
The NAACP Pittsburgh Branch and WPXI-TV are teaming up for a program Thursday night for a televised voter education event that will encourage people to cast their ballots in the upcoming special election and primary. Special elections on Tuesday will determine who finishes out terms for state House seats vacated...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces changes to covid-19 restrictions
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced Wednesday requirements for proof of covid-19 vaccination and face masks will be determined on a per event basis starting Monday. The artist or promoter of the event will decide whether guests need to show they’ve been vaccinated, present a negative covid test and/or wear a...
15-year-old boy killed in Homewood shooting
A 15-year-old boy died after being shot in the head early Wednesday evening in the Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, according to police and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Police found Dayvon Vickers of Pittsburgh injured when they responded to a call after four gunshots were fired shortly after 6 p.m. in...
Man fatally shot in Mt. Washington
A Pittsburgh man was fatally shot in the head Wednesday evening on Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh police said. Micah Stoner, 23, was found on Kingsboro Street near Pasadena Street shortly before 6:15 p.m. City police said Stoner was transported to UPMC Mercy by medics. He was pronounced dead there, according to...
Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibit in Pittsburgh encompasses artist’s tumultuous life
Frida Kahlo lived most of her life in pain. Her art reflects the hurt. The Mexico native’s work is being showcased in Immersive Frida Kahlo at Lighthouse ArtSpace Pittsburgh on the North Side. The exhibit opened Saturday and will continue at least through May. “Frida’s parents urged her to paint...
Car stolen in Pittsburgh carjacking involved in Philadelphia police chase, crash
A car stolen in a carjacking Friday in Downtown Pittsburgh was involved in a police chase and crash Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh police said. Police said they are trying to determine whether the suspect in the Philadelphia incident was involved in the Pittsburgh carjacking. A Pittsburgh police spokeswoman said...
Pressley Ridge receives $10 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
McCandless-based Pressley Ridge — a leader in providing mental health care, treatment foster care and specialized education services for youth and families — announced Tuesday it received a $10 million gift, the largest in the organization’s 190-year history. The unrestricted gift comes from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. “It’s an incredible gift,”...
Pittsburgh Promise removes attendance requirement for Class of 2022, citing pandemic
The attendance requirement for Pittsburgh students to receive scholarship funds from the Pittsburgh Promise will be lifted specifically for the class of 2022, with program officials citing the “significant challenges” the class has experienced throughout the covid-19 pandemic. “We have concluded that class of 2022 students will have attendance issues...
Carrick man accused of making bomb threat against St. Clair Hospital
A man from Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood was being held without bail after authorities said he threatened to bring a bomb to St. Clair Hospital on Tuesday, according to court papers. Christopher Moran, 43, is charged with making terroristic threats and bomb threats, both misdemeanors. He arrived at the Mt. Lebanon...
Man dies in Brookline shooting
A Wilkinsburg man was fatally shot Tuesday night in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood. Multiple gunshots were reported at a home on Chelton Avenue around 10 p.m., according to Pittsburgh Public Information Officer Cara Cruz. Police found Devonte White, 29, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according...
Misuse of books reported at the Sharpsburg Community Library
Sharpsburg police are investigating reported book tampering at the Sharpsburg Community Library, which library officials consider to be attempts at censorship. Branch Manager Sara Mariacher said multiple books were hidden or removed from displays between February and mid-March. A police report was filed March 24. “The library and its board...
