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2 killed, 1 injured in 3 overnight Pittsburgh shootings; arrest made in 1 case
Two men were killed and a juvenile was injured in three separate shootings overnight in Pittsburgh. In the first fatal shooting, police said a man was found dead in a vehicle when they responded to multiple 911 calls of shots fired shortly after midnight Saturday on the 2700 block of...
Altoona police arrest Pittsburgh man they say is connected to October murder in Indiana County
A man wanted in connection with a murder in Indiana County last fall has been arrested in Altoona. Terrion Gates was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and officers with the Altoona Police Department, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. Gates was wanted on homicide, robbery and...
Landlord group sues Pittsburgh, city council over eviction moratorium
An organization representing landlords in the region is suing Pittsburgh City Council over its passing of an eviction moratorium to protect renters from eviction amid the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. The lawsuit, filed by the North Huntingdon-based Landlord Services Bureau, claims the ordinance passed by council earlier this week goes beyond...
Vaccination for Pittsburgh teachers to start next week, details still uncertain
Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement this week that teachers would be moved first in line to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Pittsburgh schools are poised to begin inoculating teachers next week. “The vaccinations of our teachers and school staff will add an additional layer of mitigation strategies we already...
Help wanted: Wigle Whiskey is filling 99 positions
Looking for a job? Wigle Whiskey posted via social media it is planning to fill 99 positions over the next nine weeks. “We are definitely in rebuilding mode,” said Meredith Meyer Grelli, co-owner of Wigle Distillery and Threadbare Cider & Mead, an award-winning craft distillery. The concept of “99 jobs”...
That old shovel in the shed could be part of a giant pine cone sculpture for Tree Pittsburgh
Tree Pittsburgh is asking for donations of garden-related tools — particularly shovels and wheelbarrows — for a massive pine cone sculpture. The sculpture, expected to be 8 feet high, will commemorate the nonprofit’s 15th anniversary. Tree Pittsburgh is an environmental group dedicated to restoring and protecting urban forests in the...
Allegheny County Jail administration defends covid-19 testing policy
Allegheny County Jail officials defended their handling of the covid-19 pandemic during Thursday’s oversight board meeting. Chief Deputy Warden Laura Williams told the board that there have been 2,163 inmates tested at the jail since March 2020. Of those, 287 have tested positive. According to Williams, 42 inmates are currently...
Mayor Bill Peduto, challenger Tony Moreno agree to run civil campaign; Ed Gainey silent on issue
Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Tony Moreno took to Facebook with a challenge Thursday, asking his competitors to be civil, during the campaign. Moreno, 51, of Brighton Heights is a retired Pittsburgh police officer. He’s running against incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto, 56, of Point Breeze and five-term state Rep. Ed Gainey, 51,...
Pittsburgh Public Safety promotes firefighters, EMS personnel
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials held ceremonies Thursday to promote and swear in a number of men and women in the bureaus of fire and EMS. The ceremonies were held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, a venue necessary to allow for social distancing. Promotions included four to the rank...
Appointments filled after Giant Eagle extends Heinz Field covid vaccine clinic
Appointments for the covid vaccine clinic at Heinz Field next week have been filled, only hours after becoming available. Giant Eagle announced it would extend its covid-19 vaccination clinic at Heinz Field “after receiving an overwhelmingly positive response” this week. The chain made more appointments available to eligible individuals for...
Police: Remains found near VA Hospital in Oakland
Pittsburgh police are investigating after remains were found Thursday morning in Oakland, officials said. Officers received a call just before 10 a.m. about possible remains found on Brackenridge Street near the Oakland VA Hospital, said Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz. Detectives arrived and found bone fragments in the street, Cruz...
Phipps Conservatory’s ‘Canopy of Color’ spring show invites guests to look up
The spring flower show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been a long time in the making. “This is actually the show we were hoping to run last year,” said Jordyn Melino, the show designer and Phipps associate director of exhibits. “Everything was ready for the show when we...
Strip District’s former Produce Terminal welcomes new tenantsVideo
Visitors to Pittsburgh’s Strip District can now buy plants, candles and locally-made crafts, take golf lessons and shop at a liquor store at the landmark former Produce Terminal on Smallman Street. The sprawling, low-slung building is familiar to anyone who’s eaten a fry-filled sandwich at Primanti’s original location on nearby...
Pittsburgh police seek missing woman who may be in danger
Pittsburgh police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen Tuesday. Olivia Zane, 23, was last seen in the North Oakland neighborhood. Police say she may be in danger. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, around 170 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Police...
Several detained after SWAT team called to Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood
A SWAT team was called to Banksville Road in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood and several people were detained Wednesday after an investigation into a reported abduction led police to two hotels, according to the Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety. Officers responded to a 911 report of an abduction in progress on...
Pittsburgh floats bonds for capital projects as it awaits federal pandemic relief money
About $17 million in street improvements, $10 million to reduce traffic congestion and $4.5 million to repair landslides are among the projects that will be funded with about $46.6 million in bonds Pittsburgh is floating this week. The price of the bonds was locked in on Tuesday at a 2.5%...
Pitt grad’s short film ‘Thanks to Her,’ building on buzz, seeks funding to grow
University of Pittsburgh graduate Sam Orlowski put her heart into her short film, “Thanks to Her,” a Pittsburgh-set coming-of-age tale about being comfortable with your sexuality. “I am part of the LGBT community, and I have dealt with homophobia,” said Orlowski, who lives in Canonsburg. “I wanted to start a...
Appellate court reinstates federal discrimination lawsuit against Pittsburgh police
The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday reinstated a lawsuit filed by a candidate for the Pittsburgh police who says he was not hired for the job because he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Christopher Gibbs filed a discrimination complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act against the...
Ed Gainey announces $130K in fundraising as incumbent Peduto gains support from teachers union
Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Ed Gainey has raised more than $130,000 since January, his campaign announced Wednesday. The money, which totals $134,286, , comes from 764 contributors from every ZIP code in the city. It was made public in advance of his filing with the Pittsburgh Ethics Hearing Board, where the...
Pittsburgh home health care agency to pay $1.6M in wages, damages for ducking overtime
A Pittsburgh home health care agency is required to pay more than $1.6 million in back wages and damages to hundreds of employees — as part of a settlement — after it misclassified them and failed to pay overtime. The U.S. Department of Labor filed a complaint against Christian Home...
Fundraising efforts strong to repair fire-damaged ArtHouse in Homewood
As the fire was burning on Valentine’s Day, Vanessa German walked toward the house. Firefighters stopped her. “They said, ‘You can’t go in there,’ ” said German this week, standing outside the house — the ArtHouse on Hamilton Avenue in Homewood. This was the place she founded. The place for...
Pittsburgh police cracking down on off-road vehicles riding on city streets, tip line set up
Pittsburgh public safety officials have created a tip line to crack down on people riding off-road vehicles on city streets and sidewalks. Authorities said the increase in so-called “flash mobs” and “ride-outs” that involve groups of people riding all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles on city streets and...
Penguins fans eager to return to PPG Paints Arena
It was a great day for hockey — especially for Pittsburgh Penguins fans returning to PPG Paints Arena to enjoy the game in person. Tuesday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers marked the first hockey night in Pittsburgh with fans in attendance since last March. Gov. Tom Wolf eased some...
Officials: SWAT incident in Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood ends peacefully
A man who barricaded himself inside a home in Pittsburgh’s Elliot neighborhood, surrendered to authorities Tuesday evening. Police first responded to the situation in the 1000 block of Chartiers Avenue at about 4:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials confirmed shortly before 6 p.m. that SWAT officers had been called to...
Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Arts Festival returns in a new format
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival will return this June in a hybrid format, featuring both in-person and virtual events. But none of the real-life events will take place in Point State Park or Gateway Center, where the festival is traditionally held. Organized by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the...
