Pittsburgh category, Page 298
Medical examiner IDs man, 39, killed in Saturday morning collision in Pittsburgh
The man who was killed while riding a bicycle Saturday when he collided with a vehicle in Pittsburgh has been identified, officials said. William Theisen, 39, of Pittsburgh, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 5700 block of Stanton Avenue around 1 a.m., according to the Allegheny County Medical...
UPMC on pace for record-breaking revenue in 2021, health giant took in $18B through September
UPMC is poised to log another record year of billion-dollar revenue growth in 2021, records made public Tuesday show. The health giant headquartered in Downtown Pittsburgh’s U.S. Steel Tower raked in $18 billion between January and September — about $1 billion more than it made by this time last year,...
Pittsburgh police looking to become more engaged with faith groups
Pittsburgh City Council is considering a measure to expand partnerships between police and religious organizations. Councilman Ricky Burgess, a pastor who was recently elected moderator of the Allegheny Union Baptist Association, introduced legislation that would have the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police participate in the One Congregation One Precinct, or OneCOP,...
Pittsburgh police give away gun locks after accidental shootings involving kidsVideo
Pittsburgh police are offering free gun locks in an effort to combat accidental shootings after two children were killed in separate incidents on Monday. The gun locks are available at the six zone stations as well as police headquarters on the city’s North Side. “Taking five to 10 minutes to...
Legislation would focus on lead paint in Pittsburgh homes
Pittsburgh City Council on Monday advanced a proposed ordinance that aims to protect city residents from harmful lead exposure, though council members said the legislation should be considered only the first step in a larger effort. The measure aims to reduce the number of lead poisoning cases in the city,...
Cindy Chung sworn in as new U.S. attorney in Pittsburgh
Cindy K. Chung was sworn in on Tuesday to become U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Chung, 46, of Pittsburgh, took the oath of office from Chief U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak. “I have dedicated my career to serving the public and am honored to continue to...
Woman injured jumping from burning Pittsburgh home
A woman was injured Tuesday when she jumped from a burning home in Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood, authorities said. Neighbors reported the one-alarm fire around 11 a.m. at a home near Werder and Herrod streets. A woman jumped from the roof of the two-story home, authorities said. She was taken to...
Proposal would make it illegal to park in Pittsburgh’s bike lanes
Legislation being considered by Pittsburgh City Council would make it illegal to park in bike lanes. The legislation, introduced by Councilman Bobby Wilson, would add bike lanes to a list of places in the city where drivers aren’t allowed to park. Other spots include in crosswalks, on sidewalks, on railroad...
Shooting in Pittsburgh’s Homewood South sends 1 to hospital in critical condition
A shooting Monday evening in Pittsburgh’s Homewood South neighborhood left a man in critical condition, according to a Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman. Bystanders flagged down city officers at about 7:15 p.m. in the 7800 block of Frankstown Avenue following the shooting. The man suffered two gunshot wounds and was taken...
Shadyside’s Hunt Armory opens as 1st public ice rink built in Pittsburgh in decadesVideo
What was once a National Guard armory in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside will now serve as an indoor ice rink where the city’s youth can discover the sport of hockey. Developed in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Hunt Armory Ice Rink is the first public ice rink to be built in...
Frankie Pace Park dedicated over I-579 as connection between Downtown, Hill DistrictVideo
Officials celebrated a new connection between the Hill District and Downtown Monday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the I-579 cap project and the dedication of the park it created. The $32.3 million Urban Connector, or “Cap” project, once again links Pittsburgh’s Hill District to Downtown. The areas were divided in...
Parnell decision to leave race expected after custody decision was made
Republican Sean Parnell suspended his U.S. Senate campaign Monday, saying he wanted to focus instead on his three children. The announcement came just hours after his estranged wife was given primary physical custody of the children and sole legal custody following a three-day trial. Parnell’s decision didn’t come as a...
Teen claimed fatal shooting of Gateway student in Pittsburgh was accidental
The weekend shooting that left one teenager dead and another facing homicide charges could have been accidental, according to charges filed by Pittsburgh police. Aliah Johnson, 17, a Gateway High School student, was pronounced dead Saturday night at a home in the city’s Point Breeze North neighborhood. A criminal complaint...
Judge rejects union challenge to Allegheny County employee vaccine mandate, denies injunction
A federal judge on Monday denied a request for a preliminary injunction by unions representing Allegheny County Jail corrections officers and county police officers challenging the county’s vaccine mandate for employees. That means the mandate, without any appeal, will take effect on Dec. 1. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald had...
Pittsburgh moves forward with plans to buy North Side property for new Public Works site
Pittsburgh’s Public Works facility in Riverview Park will move to a new site on the North Side, after City Council approved the relocation despite ongoing litigation involving the new property. The Department of Public Works’ First Division will move out of the popular park as some community members have repeatedly...
Pittsburgh City Council adopts ‘environmentally and socially responsible’ procurement practices
Pittsburgh City Council adopted an ordinance Monday requiring the city to engage in what it calls “sustainable and socially responsible” procurement practices. The legislation will require city officials to score potential vendors and service providers on factors including sustainability, diversity and inclusion, in an attempt to ensure the city’s tax...
Judge refuses to remove former Pittsburgh restaurateur from house arrest before sex assault retrial
A judge on Monday refused to remove a former Regent Square restaurant owner from house arrest pending retrial on sexual assault charges. After hearing testimony regarding an incident involving Adnan Pehlivan from 2012, Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Anthony M. Mariani said that he believed keeping Pehlivan on home electronic...
Proposal would ban single-use plastic bags at Pittsburgh stores in most casesVideo
Single-use plastic bags may be a thing of the past in Pittsburgh, if a proposal to ban them earns City Council’s approval. The legislation, introduced by Councilwoman Erika Strassburger on Monday, would ban plastic bags in most instances. Rather than using the standard plastic grocery bags, shoppers would need to...
Police: 4-year-old dies in accidental shooting in Pittsburgh
A 4-year-old boy died Monday in Pittsburgh from a gunshot wound that police say was likely self-inflicted. “Everything points to that,” said Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the child as Ajene Lane. The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. at a home on North...
Pittsburgh City Council considers removing pension offset for nonunion workers
Certain Pittsburgh city employees who are facing a reduction in pension benefits in their retirement may receive full pension benefits after all, if a proposal before City Council is passed. Currently, a pension offset calls for a reduction in pension payments by 50% once an employee reaches maximum Social Security...
Wilkinsburg teen dead in Point Breeze shooting
A Wilkinsburg teen is dead of a gunshot wound she suffered Saturday evening in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner said Aliah Johnson, 17, died shortly before 8:30 p.m. following a shooting in the 100 block of North Linden Avenue. WPXI reported that police found Johnson dead...
Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night returns
Light Up Night festivities returned to Pittsburgh this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. The event, which has historically taken place on a Friday evening, was moved to Saturday this year. Highlights of the event included the City of Pittsburgh’s 106th Tree Lighting ceremony and...
Legislation requiring electronic signatures, ‘socially responsible’ procurement moves closer to approval
A proposal that would require the use of electronic signatures at all city departments, as well as a related measure to ensure the city is engaging in “sustainable and socially responsible” procurement practices could be passed as early as next week, after Pittsburgh City Council advanced the legislation on Wednesday....
Cyclist dead in early morning collision in Pittsburgh
Authorities are investigating a collision that left a bicyclist dead shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday when he collided with a vehicle on the 5700 block of Stanton Avenue in Pittsburgh. First responders from Pittsburgh EMS, fire and police said they found the cyclist unconscious when they arrived and began CPR....
Cranberry man, 44, dies after being rescued from fire on Pittsburgh’s South Side
A Pittsburgh man who was in critical condition early Saturday morning after firefighters rescued him from a burning South Side building has died, authorities said. Joseph B. Traynor, 44, of Cranberry died on Sunday of injuries sustained in the fire in the 1100 block of East Carson Street. Authorities said...
