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Pittsburgh budget woes vindicate Controller Rachael Heisler, who issued early warnings
For two years, Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler raised one red flag after another about the city’s precarious finances. She wrote letters, held press conferences and mercilessly skewered former Mayor Ed Gainey’s final budget proposal as “not an honest document.” Few took her alerts to heart. Public officials, from the former...
Pittsburgh Public Schools plan online learning during NFL Draft
Students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools will learn remotely from April 22 to 24 as the city hosts the NFL Draft. PPS officials say shifting to asynchronous learning will reduce transportation challenges, minimize disruptions to the school day and ensure students learn safely and effectively. As many as 700,000 people...
Bus gunman’s blunders spur swift arrest in Pittsburgh Regional Transit shooting
Police said they were quickly able to arrest an 18-year-old for shooting a person on a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus last weekend in part because the teen showed his face on camera and used a phone app to pay for his fare. Michael Andrews of Pittsburgh was charged with shooting...
Well Well (Market) scraps plans to open Downtown Pittsburgh grocery store
Well Well (Market), a grocery store expected Downtown, has scrapped its plans to open, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance confirmed Tuesday. The new store, first announced last July, was slated to open at 817 Liberty Ave. in time for the NFL Draft in April. John Valentine, CEO of the Downtown Neighbors...
Pittsburgh parents sue pool drain maker after suction severely injures daughter, 3, at Mexican resort
The parents of a 3-year-old Pittsburgh girl who nearly died after she became trapped by suction from a wading pool drain at a resort in Mexico last year are suing the drain’s manufacturer. Adam Quatrini and Carolina Maria Vélez, of Shadyside, filed the lawsuit on Monday in federal court in...
Woman pleads guilty to fatal stabbing with pocketknife in Homewood
A Homewood woman will serve four to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter for fatally stabbing a woman she knew following an hours-long argument. Maurissa Plummer, 22, did not make any statement on her behalf during a brief plea hearing before Allegheny County Common...
Pittsburgh Zoo explores opening aquarium on North Shore
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is exploring plans for a new standalone aquarium on the North Shore. The proposed Pennsylvania Aquarium is in the conceptual stage, with an economic impact study underway to assess its feasibility and potential funding sources. “To have an aquarium – a full, large, major aquarium...
Pittsburgh Marathon sneakers unveiled
Black and gold with a nod to Pittsburgh’s bridges — this year’s Pittsburgh Marathon limited-edition running shoes lean into the city’s identity. The shoes – a custom Brooks Glycerin 23 in black and yellow – pay tribute to Pittsburgh’s skyline with images of the city’s buildings and bridges. “With bridges...
Meteor lights up sky in Pittsburgh region as social media eruptsVideo
The western sky — and social media — lit up Tuesday morning when a meteor streaked over Western Pennsylvania skies and into the atmosphere over northeast Ohio. Jared Rackley, an employee with the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, caught video of the large fireball as the suspected meteoroid entered the...
Jeff Goldblum kicks off new season of Pittsburgh Symphony’s PNC Pops season
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for a new season of timeless popular music, blockbuster movie scores and special guests. The PSO’s 2026-27 PNC Pops season is a packed schedule that will kick off the weekend of Oct. 9-11 with a tribute to the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Singer...
Surprise snowfall sets Western Pa. record, as some remain without power
Monday started mild across the Pittsburgh region and ended as the snowiest 60-degree day on record, according to the National Weather Service in Moon. “Most places got between 2 and 5 inches, but there were a couple of localized areas that got over 6,” said Bill Modzelewski, meteorologist. “Our office...
Urban Tap earns clean inspection report weeks after video of rat walking near its tapsVideo
The South Side bar made locally famous by a video of a rat walking on its beer taps has gotten a clean bill from the Allegheny County Health Department. Urban Tap on East Carson Street posted a copy of the inspection report, which notes “no evidence of rodent activity” and...
Morning Roundup: Man arrested in connection to PRT shooting; tree falls on Penn Hills house
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, March 17: Man arrested after PRT bus shooting An 18-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a weekend shooting on a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus, authorities said. Michael Andrews of Pittsburgh is accused of shooting someone inside...
Affordable housing development moving ahead in Larimer
Expanding its work to an adjacent neighborhood, East Liberty Development, Inc. is seeking to build eight affordable housing units in Larimer. ELDI held a public meeting March 5 with the Larimer Consensus Group to present updated plans and talk with people in the community. Six of the properties will be...
Pittsburgh faces longer allergy seasons, study findsVideo
Allergy season in Pittsburgh kicks off in spring, but symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion are starting sooner and lingering longer, a study shows, as warmer temperatures extend the pollen season. Climate Central, a nonprofit organization that researches climate science, released a study that showed Pittsburgh’s freeze-free season, which...
How a single word caused a Pittsburgh homicide mistrial
The witness’s testimony was supposed to be simple. Pittsburgh police Officer Andrew Dice was expected to describe for jurors an interaction he’d heard at the Allegheny County Jail when dropping off a homicide suspect. Ambrose Sample Jr., charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend during a child custody exchange on...
What happened to Daphy? Haitian woman’s death prompts Pittsburgh immigration lawyer to question ICE procedures
An immigration attorney is raising questions about a Haitian woman’s death in Pittsburgh this month days after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took her into custody and then released her with an electronic ankle monitor. Daphy Michel, 31, of Charleroi was found unresponsive at a bus shelter on March 2...
O’Connor’s budget headaches included inheriting millions in unpaid Pittsburgh Water bills
Last summer, the City of Pittsburgh got a $5.2 million water bill for six months of service. It didn’t pay. So when Mayor Corey O’Connor took over from Ed Gainey in January, he took on both that debt and the rest of Pittsburgh Water’s 2025 charges. The total owed to...
UPMC warns embattled data exchange Health Gorilla may have improperly pulled patient records
UPMC says its medical records may have been improperly accessed by Health Gorilla, a patient data gatekeeper accused in federal court of mismanaging sensitive information. Health Gorilla requested data “under the pretext of providing treatment to shared UPMC patients and claimed it had permission to do so,” according to a...
Allegheny YMCA reopens on North Side after $26M renovation
Crowds were eager to get a glimpse of the newly renovated Allegheny YMCA on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Monday. The historic 1926 facility at 600 W. North Ave. opened to excited patrons before dawn, following a $26 million, yearlong renovation. “It’s gorgeous,” said Linda Scott, membership services coordinator. “We’re getting...
Sale of long-vacant property in Pittsburgh’s Fairywood section expected to create jobs
The sale of a 25-acre property in Pittsburgh’s West End — dormant for nearly 15 years — is expected to boost local tax revenue and spur economic redevelopment in the city’s Fairywood section. The property, which includes a 150,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility, was sold for nearly $26 million to...
Heinz Endowments to help fund Pittsburgh’s controversial 25-year master plan
A controversial master plan meant to guide Pittsburgh’s zoning policies through 2050 will get funding from a local foundation, saving taxpayers from footing the entire bill. Mayor Corey O’Connor on Monday announced The Heinz Endowments, partnering with The Pittsburgh Foundation, will provide $750,000 for the multimillion-dollar project. “It’s important that...
New hospitality group cooking up more dining, entertainment for Downtown Pittsburgh
There’s a new hospitality group ready to ramp up the Downtown Pittsburgh dining and entertainment scene this year — and beyond. The news of Legacy Hospitality Group was announced on Monday. It’s the newest business collaboration from the hospitality team of professionals behind restaurants Ritual House, Palm Palm, Shorty’s and...
Citizens Live at the Wylie announces opening lineup, including Wiz Khalifa as 1st show
Wiz Khalifa will headline the first show at Citizens Live at the Wylie later this year. The Pittsburgh-raised rapper will perform on Oct. 2 at Pittsburgh’s newest music spot, as Live Nation on Monday announced the initial lineup for the Lower Hill District venue. The music acts represent a wide...
More damaging wind gusts possible ahead of 1-day cold snap
After being buffeted by winds that knocked out power for thousands this weekend, the Pittsburgh area is expected to get blasted again Monday followed by a one-day cold snap this week. A wind advisory began at midnight and is expected to end at 11 a.m. Monday for Western Pennsylvania. Winds...
