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FNB Corp. works with Pittsburgh Penguins as plans for new headquarters continue
In a post-covid-19 future, executives with FNB Corp. meet with clients at its 24-story headquarters Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill District and walk across the street to PPG Arena, entering through the FNB Gate to seats in the FNB Club section in time for the puck drop at a Penguins game. Now...
Weekend fracas in Downtown Pittsburgh viewed by some as isolated; others waryVideo
The actions of protesters Saturday on Penn Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh were “an isolated incident,” Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership President Jeremy Waldrup said Wednesday. “We welcome protests, and we understand the needs for folks to get out during these times and demand change,” he said, while adding the public conflicts Saturday...
‘Shopopoly’ to showcase Downtown Pittsburgh’s business district
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s latest promotion is a Golden Triangle take on an iconic board game. “Monopoly” has become “Shopopoly.” Customers who visit stores from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and get a color-coded game card (available at the shops or in Market Square) stamped to be entered into...
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announces financial changes because of pandemic
In the wake of canceled concerts and postponed tours, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Thursday announced a series of financial cutbacks to help sustain the organization through the pandemic. The 87 musicians have agreed to a 25% reduction in base salary. Additionally, 75% of the staff has been affected with...
Art Rooney Awards Dinner and Auction held onlineVideo
The 47th annual Art Rooney Awards Dinner and Auction has gone virtual. Like so many nonprofits, the event could not be held live because of the pandemic. Organizers compiled a video with messages from the honorees, along with showcasing the football jerseys, golf packages, spa certificates and hotel stays that...
Pittsburgh Cultural District lights up for entertainment industry ‘red alert’Video
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust today is joining a nationwide “red out” to call attention to the ongoing shutdown of the live events industry and to urge Congress to pass the RESTART Act and extend Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation to unemployed and independent contractors, often called 1099...
Moon man killed in Parkway East motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist died in a crash with an SUV Monday on the Parkway East outbound, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the motorcyclist as Gregory John Rozzo, 60, of Moon. Rozzo was headed east in the center lane and the SUV was in the...
Western Pa. veterans create art for virtual exhibit
The pieces of art were created by heroes. Twelve veterans from the Southwestern Veterans Center are part of the exhibit, “We Are Beautiful Art!” An opening was planned for March at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Downtown, but was canceled because of the pandemic. The 35-piece collection can be viewed...
Nurse says in lawsuit that Allegheny County Jail ordered her to change hair color or be fired
A former nurse at the Allegheny County Jail filed a federal discrimination lawsuit on Thursday, contending that she was ordered to change the color of her red hair or face termination. Angela Sisko, 41, of West Mifflin, includes claims for employment discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and wrongful termination, asserting...
Business, nonprofit players work together on $21M homeless shelter in Pittsburgh
On a January night this year, 887 homeless people were counted in Allegheny County. One hundred sixty-three of them weren’t at a shelter and 76 people were part of families. The numbers are part of the county’s “point-in-time” homeless data required annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
Artist creating huge street mural in Downtown PittsburghVideo
When Jayla Patton was 13 years old, her family’s cable television service got cut off. “The bills were expensive,” said Patton. “My father told me to forget about watching TV and to draw instead. It gave me something to do.” These days, it’s not just a way to pass the...
Point Park freshmen move in for unusual college experience during pandemicVideo
Kristy Thomson drove more than 16 hours from Winfield, Kansas, to help her son move Tuesday into a Point Park University dormitory. For a little peace of mind, she stocked him up with face masks and hand sanitizer. “It’s crazy,” she said. “I can’t believe we’re going through all of...
Pittsburgh councilman to introduce bill that restricts facial recognition use
Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor intends to introduce legislation Tuesday that would regulate the usage of facial recognition and predictive policing technology in the city. “This technology has harmed more people than it has helped,” O’Connor said. Under O’Connor’s legislation, council approval would be needed for the police to use...
Pittsburgh LGBTQ Coalition announces continued activism, will organize Pride 2021Video
A group of Black LGBTQ activists announced Monday they are taking the lead in organizing a Pittsburgh Pride festival next year. They also reaffirmed their commitment to regularly protesting in the city to call attention to racial inequity and outlined demands they have for leaders in the region to address....
Football coaches fear postponement, transfers could doom City League
City League football coaches are worried about losing their season, but they’re also fearful they could lose the entire league. “If we don’t play football this year, we won’t have City League football in a couple of years,” Allderdice coach Jerry Haslett said. Pittsburgh Public Schools’ administration recommended earlier this...
Vandergrift native to compete in virtual ‘East Coast Regional GrandSLAM’
Mariah Passarelli is going to share her story. The Vandergrift native who lives in Downtown Pittsburgh is one of eight people competing in The Moth’s first virtual East Coast Regional “GrandSLAM—A Multi-City Showdown” at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City dedicated to...
VisitPittsburgh’s new marketing campaign invites people to rediscover the cityVideo
VisitPittsburgh is inviting people to visit Pittsburgh again. A new marketing campaign, “Rediscover Pittsburgh,” aims to drive visitation and encourage local and regional audiences to plan a weekday or weekend getaway right here in Pittsburgh. Via social media, VisitPittsburgh has been highlighting the area’s three rivers, outdoor dining possibilities, museum...
Arts, cultural groups in Southwestern Pa. can apply for new pandemic relief grants
In response to the ongoing impacts of the covid-19 pandemic, a group of 15 foundations and a private Pittsburgh-area donor have announced the Arts|Equity|Reimagined Fundto help regional arts and cultural organizations weather the effects of the shutdown. The fund is open to all groups but “will prioritize small to medium-sized...
Dozens of clergy sex abuse lawsuits filed in Allegheny, Westmoreland courts as possible deadline looms
More than two dozen lawsuits that allege sexual abuses by priests were filed Thursday ahead of what lawyers suggest could be a deadline to file legal action two years after the release of a grand jury report that detailed claims involving Catholic dioceses throughout Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh lawyer Alan Perer filed...
Point Park University implements new safety measures for fall reopeningVideo
Point Park University’s plans for reopening include thorough signage, capacity limits in rooms and elevators and a lot of Plexiglas. As students prepare to return to campus this fall, university leaders have implemented a variety of new measures to promote social distancing, mask-wearing and other safety protocols to prevent the...
Pittsburgh Symphony looks to January return to Heinz Hall
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is planning its return to Heinz Hall in January, but in the meantime will offer a new digital music series free to the public this fall. The digital programming will introduce a “reinvented” 2020-21 season, the symphony’s 125th, taking the place of in-person concerts that have...
Delta Foundation ends probe of former president, cancels Pittsburgh Pride over coronavirus
The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh completed an internal review of its former President Gary Van Horn, who has been charged with numerous counts of forgery and accused of impersonating a first responder. The LGBTQ advocacy group turned over its findings to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office. Delta Foundation spokeswoman...
Allegheny County judge adds protections to moratorium on evictions
Allegheny County Commons Pleas President Judge Kim Berkeley Clark issued an order Friday protecting renters from eviction for the rest of the month. The temporary order covers county residents not protected by Gov. Tom Wolf’s moratorium on evictions during the covid-19 pandemic. The governor’s executive order does not impact evictions...
Jail Oversight Board to review housing policies for transgender inmates
For years, the Allegheny County Jail has been subject to criticism for how it houses transgender inmates, and it currently is defending a lawsuit filed over the issue in 2017. On Thursday, members of the Jail Oversight Board agreed to begin a review of the facility’s classification process for transgender...
Resident artists to take on leading roles for Pittsburgh Opera
The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly hard on performing artists, wiping out gigs for thousands of singers, actors, dancers and musicians. There is one group of singers who will benefit however — this year’s resident artists for the Pittsburgh Opera. Often relegated to supporting roles, the 2020-21 resident artists will...
