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Pet owners demand justice, new laws to deal with funeral director accused of theft
Don’t mess with the pets. That was the resounding message from protesters outside the Allegheny County Courthouse Wednesday, demanding justice for deceased pets they fear were mistreated by Patrick Vereb at funeral homes he operated in Pittsburgh and Harrison. About 20 people were scattered along the sidewalk of the courthouse’s...
Man hospitalized after morning stabbing in Downtown Pittsburgh
A Downtown Pittsburgh stabbing left a man hospitalized in critical condition early Wednesday. Pittsburgh police found the man, who they did not name, lying on the ground and screaming around 5 a.m. near the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Smithfield Street, a spokeswoman said. He had been stabbed multiple times...
Hound Haus café and dog park opens in East Liberty
For many dog owners, their pets are considered family. This idea that led local dog lovers, Tom and Danielle Lafe, to open an all-in-one coffee shop, bar and dog park in East Liberty earlier this month. Hound Haus, located on Broad Street, had its grand opening on June 7, revealing...
Jimmy Gregg, heart of Greenfield baseball, retires after 60 yearsVideo
After 60 years of dedicating his life to coaching and mentoring youths, Jimmy Gregg is not only synonymous with Greenfield Baseball Association but the neighborhood itself. “He is Greenfield baseball,” said Emily Pocratsky, whose children play in the league and who is the vice-president of the T-Ball league. “He loves...
Pa. Dems warn GOP’s proposed Medicaid cuts will ‘cost lives’
Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid, the federal program that provides health coverage to poor Americans, could leave hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians without health insurance and force rural hospitals and medical centers that cater to vulnerable communities to shut their doors, Democratic officials warned Tuesday. They urged people to call...
Oliver’s Donuts to close Lawrenceville Market House location
Oliver’s Donuts announced it will close its Lawrenceville’s Market House location on June 29. In an Instagram post, the decision was announced with a graphic thanking customers for their support over the last three years. “We are sad to announce Oliver’s Donuts is closing,” the post reads. “It’s been a...
Morning Roundup: Police say McKeesport woman tried to bring knife into Family Law Center
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Tuesday, June 17: Police say McKeesport woman tried to bring knife into Family Law Center Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus said a McKeesport woman attempted to bring a knife into the Family Law Center — leading to her...
2 people rescued after vehicle travels over Highland Park hillside
Two people in a Jeep SUV were injured after it careened over a Highland Park hillside and into the woods Monday afternoon, police said. The accident scene was at Reservoir Drive and Farmhouse Drive. First responders found an adult female driver and an adult male passenger trapped in the SUV...
Influencer builds community for Pittsburgh’s new young professionals
Navigating life post-college graduation can be trying for many people in their early 20s, as emerging adults face a whole new set of challenges — acclimating to a new city, starting a career and creating a community. Social media influencer Arjun Manjunath is using his platform to create a space...
Hey Babe lounge open in East Liberty
A new throwback lounge is open inside the historic YMCA building in East Liberty at the Maverick Hotel. Called Hey Babe, the location is the brainchild of longtime members of Pittsburgh’s dining scene, Danielle Cain and Rob Hirst, who designed the space in collaboration with Wildman Chalmers Design. Between them,...
Morning Roundup: Large fight on South Side
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Monday, June 16: Bicyclist critically injured in Homewood vehicle collision An adult male bicyclist is in critical condition after he was struck Sunday night by two vehicles driving side by side on the roadway, Pittsburgh police said. Officers responded...
Pittsburgh’s theater community reacts to Trump administration’s anti-DEI measures, gutting of the NEA
For arts organizations across the nation, the first several months of President Donald Trump’s second term have been marked by anti-DEI executive orders and plans to gut the National Endowment for the Arts. After Trump announced intentions to eliminate funding for the NEA in his May 2 budget proposal, City...
‘No Kings’ protesters oppose Trump administration’s policies
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis told an overflow crowd of protesters Saturday in downtown Greensburg that it was time for the opposition against President Donald Trump to be heard. “We’re not going to stand for this. We’re going to stand up to Donald Trump,” Davis told a crowd of more than...
Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel to move forward with Trump’s blessing, security agreement
A pair of Mon Valley-area mayors are celebrating a major moment for Western Pennsylvania industry as the Trump administration announced on Friday another hurdle to Nippon Steel’s planned acquisition of U.S. Steel has been cleared. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that says the deal can go through so...
TV Talk: Magee doc talks filming ‘1000-lb Sisters’
For Dr. Peter Rubin, professor and chair of plastic surgery at UPMC, being filmed isn’t that unusual. He’s had cameras trained on him during surgery for a documentary, for medical teaching films and he’s been a guest on “Dr. Oz.” But appearing in a reality docu-series was new. Rubin appeared...
Pittsburghers with ties to Middle East react to Israel’s attack on Iran
Two Pittsburghers — one a Jew who lived for a decade in Israel, the other an Iranian-American with family in Tehran — offered starkly differing views Friday about Israel’s preemptive attacks on Iran less than 24 hours earlier. “This isn’t Israel attacking and beginning another war, this is a war...
Lawsuit alleges lack of care caused Allegheny County Jail inmate’s 2023 death
An understaffed medical team at Allegheny County Jail was “deliberately indifferent” in 2023 to an inmate’s opioid withdrawal, which ended in the Beaver County man’s death, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. Zachary J. Sahm, 27, of Glasgow, died in the Downtown lockup on Sept. 13, 2023 — four days...
Pittsburgh resolves Juneteenth dispute, issues permit
A dispute over a large annual Juneteenth festival in Pittsburgh was resolved Friday afternoon, with the city issuing a permit to event organizer William “B” Marshall less than a week before the holiday. The acrimonious disagreement had landed in court after Marshall and his lawyers claimed the city was stalling...
Acrisure Stadium upgrades to start next month
Pittsburgh’s Sports & Exhibition Authority on Thursday approved plans for a new turf field for young athletes and a larger LED video board at Acrisure Stadium. The authorization for the improvements comes as the city is preparing to host the 2026 NFL Draft next spring. State Sen. Wayne Fontana, D-Brookline,...
Roundup: Police investigate Shadyside robbery
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Friday, June 13: Police investigate Shadyside robbery Pittsburgh police are investigating after a robbery Thursday in the city’s Shadyside neighborhood. Officials said officers were dispatched to the 200 block of South Highland Avenue just before noon. An employee told...
Man charged in connection with Crafton Heights killing
A Pittsburgh man was arrested Thursday in connection to a fatal shooting in Pittsburgh’s Crafton Heights neighborhood. Isreal Moseby, 19, of Pittsburgh is charged with criminal homicide in the shooting death of Samantha Tabitha Howells, 52. Police found Howells with gunshot wounds to her upper torso after responding to a...
Trump coming to Pittsburgh next month for energy, innovation summit
President Donald J. Trump will be coming to Pittsburgh in July to a gathering of leaders in various fields who are meeting to discuss “Pennsylvania’s incredible potential to power the AI revolution.” The meeting, dubbed Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, is being held July 15 at Carnegie Mellon University, according...
Registration for Picklesburgh ‘Dill-cathlon’ opens Monday
Are you ready to let the games begin at this year’s Picklesburgh? Starting Monday, peckish pickle lovers all over the region will be able to register for events in this year’s “Dill-cathlon.” Picklesburgh will take place from July 11-13 in Downtown Pittsburgh. Believe it or not, this is the 10th...
Pittsburgh officials aim to ensure peace at No Kings protests
Pittsburgh officials are preparing for No Kings Day demonstrations against the Trump administration and hoping to work with protesters in maintaining peace. Director of Public Safety Lee Schmidt on Thursday said officers are communicating with protest organizers to coordinate the best way to “protect their First Amendment rights and ensure...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 13-15
Even if you’re tired of the U.S. Open and avoiding the area as best you can, there are still fun events to check out this weekend throughout the Pittsburgh area. Here are a few ideas. Babesburgh Bash Women of Western Pennsylvania, it’s time to celebrate with the second annual Babesburgh...
