Downtown Pittsburgh category, Page 22
No bright future for Back to the Foodture restaurants
After months of emails with lawyers representing Universal Studios, owners of Back to the Foodture have decided the financial stress is just too much. “We have been going back and forth with them since February paying lawyer fees and filing paperwork,” said chef Angel Magwood, co-owner of Back to the...
Overnight closures of Andy Warhol Bridge end; work on Clemente underway
Overnight closures of the Andy Warhol Bridge have ended, Allegheny County officials said Tuesday. The closures, which began in late April, allowed for crews to install an enhanced lighting system on the span. There will be periodic single-lane closures during the day on the Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson bridges...
Hays Woods officially designated a Pittsburgh park
Hays Woods is officially a Pittsburgh park. City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation that officially recognizes the 624-acre site — which includes city-owned land in Pittsburgh’s Hays and St. Clair neighborhoods as well as Baldwin — as a park. The sprawling wooded area will be the second-largest park in...
Downtown Pittsburgh’s last McDonald’s to become a Huntington National Bank
Huntington National Bank is slated to take over the Stanwix Street site that formerly housed Downtown Pittsburgh’s last McDonald’s. The fast food restaurant in the spring opted not to renew its lease at the location just outside Market Square. The Golden Arches had been at the site for about 50...
Family members describe ‘profound’ loss of victims in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz believed it was better to be kind than right. Bernice and Sylvan Simon could have been the poster children for a happy marriage. Joyce Fienberg doted so much she reminded her son of Mary Poppins. Rose Mallinger loved to do the chicken dance. Irv Younger was so...
‘It all happened so fast’: Tiki boat captain saves boy in Allegheny River
All it took was a second. On a sunny summer afternoon, Shaler native Jason Ruhle was halfway through a two-hour cruise around the confluence of Pittsburgh’s three rivers, captaining 12 passengers on two tiki boats down the Allegheny River. He docked about 4:30 p.m. July 8 at Point State Park....
Regent Square basketball player in National Senior Games rebounds on and off the court
One of the fundamentals of basketball is rebounding. It’s about working hard against an opponent to know where the ball might bounce so you are in the proper position to grab it. Paula Franetti, 67, knows about rebounding on and off the court. The Regent Square resident overcame a serious...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 14-16
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Northside Music Festival The inaugural Northside Music Festival is Friday through Sunday. Previously known as the Deutschtown Music Festival, the free, three-day event will feature more than 70 musical acts, an artist market and more than 30 food trucks. On...
Pittsburgh’s URA to receive $62.5M from city to help fund housing programs
Pittsburgh City Council approved a plan Tuesday to provide $62.5 million to the Urban Redevelopment Authority to help fund affordable housing programs. This comes despite concerns from several council members about the financial impact on the city and the URA’s lack of a spending plan. “All of us have some...
40 years on, Marshall Crenshaw rates Pittsburgh as a career highlightVideo
Singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw is calling his current tour “40 Years in Showbiz!” The exclamation point indicates he’s still excited to be out there doing what he started doing in the clubs of New York City in the early 1980s. “I just like the sound of saying it’s a 40th anniversary...
Man seriously injured in Downtown Pittsburgh stabbing
A man was seriously injured after being stabbed Monday afternoon in Downtown Pittsburgh. The stabbing happened around 1:20 p.m. in the area of Smithfield Street and Seventh Avenue, police said. Police said they found a man who had been stabbed in the chest. He was taken to a hospital and...
Wilkinsburg man sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting off-duty Pittsburgh officer
A Wilkinsburg man will spend life in prison without the chance of parole for killing an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer in Homewood in 2019. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski on Monday morning sentenced Christian Bey, 34, to the mandatory life sentence for first-degree murder in front of...
Police: 18 drug arrests made in Downtown Pittsburgh in last 10 days
Pittsburgh police said they have arrested 18 people on drug charges in Downtown Pittsburgh since June 28. Officials said Narcotics & Vice detectives have been investigating multiple drug trafficking complaints stemming from Downtown, leading to the arrests. The majority of the arrests have resulted in felony charges for drug delivery...
NLRB orders reinstatement of 4 Pittsburgh Starbucks baristas fired for union organizing
Starbucks illegally fired four baristas in Pittsburgh who supported unionization according to a National Labor Relations Board decision that ordered their reinstatement. In a June 30 ruling, NLRB administrative law judge Robert Ringler found that Starbucks management had repeatedly engaged in anti-union activity at four of the company’s Pittsburgh locations...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 7-9
We’ve made it to the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Liberty Mile The Fleet Feet Liberty Mile is on Friday in Downtown. More than 1,500 runners are expected to participate in this evening race and compete for more than $23,000 in prize money. The first heat starts...
Inflatable domed structure in Pittsburgh ‘Architects of Air: Daedalum’ is an immersive experience
Cavernous domes, enchanting tunnels and captivating pods are located inside the multipeaked structure that’s situated in The Backyard, the summer arts park at the corner of Eighth Street and Penn Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. The exhibition is dubbed “Architects of Air: Daedalum.” The inflatable sculpture, known as a luminarium, was...
Anthrocon chooses Pittsburgh-based Rabbit Wranglers as its beneficiary
Most people have spotted a bunny in their yard, and most of those are wild rabbits. Next time, look a little closer. The animal might be a domestic breed, and the organization to call if you spot one is Rabbit Wranglers. “We get calls all the time from people about...
Pittsburgh hiring private security for July 4 celebrations at Point State Park
Pittsburgh will use a private security company for bag checks at its annual Fourth of July celebrations at Point State Park, according to a spokesperson for the mayor. The city is responsible for security at the state park during the Fourth of July event, said Olga George, a spokesperson for...
Pittsburgh’s July Fourth celebration features Clarks, fireworks and more
The city of Pittsburgh will light up the stage before it illuminates the sky on the Fourth of July on Tuesday. Four hours of entertainment are planned to precede the Zambelli fireworks show on the river near Point State Park. There will be other programming, as well as events at...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 30-July 2
It’s the first weekend of July. Some people will have a four-day weekend with the July 4 holiday on Tuesday. We know there will be fireworks and furries with the Anthrocon convention — but here are some other ways to spend it. Fridays at the Frick Monthly outdoor concerts return...
Anthrocon attendees have added concerns with heat and smoke combination
Wearing a 30- to 50- pound fur suit in temperatures in the mid-80s with high humidity can be uncomfortable enough. Add in the smoke from the Canadian wildfires, and breathing can be a challenge. “There is always a concern about inclement weather of every type,” said John “KP” Cole of Orlando,...
They’re back: Furries frenzy arrives in Pittsburgh
Instead of the Kaufmann’s Clock, Pittsburgh will have a new meeting spot this weekend — “Meet me at Anthrocon Avenue and Furry Way.” The Downtown intersection of Penn Avenue and 10th Street has been renamed in honor of the annual Anthrocon convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Every...
Pogopalooza’s high jump sets world records in Market Square
Pogopalooza returned to Pittsburgh this weekend for an active showcase of the world championships of pogo sticking. The main events began Friday, June 23, with the high jump competition. Spectators gathered at Market Square to watch the athletes run their practice jumps. Pogopalooza has been touring cities for the past...
Pittsburgh’s Ritual House starts summer with new, lighter dishes
Ritual House, which opened in February in the Union Standard Building in Downtown Pittsburgh, served up a new menu on Wednesday. The plan is to change up the offerings seasonally. Executive chef Edwin Smith and pastry sous chef Zoe Peckich have brought their American cooking styles and modernized dishes with...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 23-25
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Art appreciation The Ohringer gallery in Braddock will host an exhibition featuring the work of artist Cue Perry. It runs Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 640 Braddock Ave. It will be Perry’s first solo exhibition. The works...
