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The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade strolls through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday and Miss Smiling Irish Eyes — Melanie Grace Rayl of Mt. Lebanon — most likely won’t be the only one grinning. The weather forecast looks favorable, so marchers won’t have to worry about any blizzards like the one...

Picklesburgh dates for this year have been announced. The event of all things pickle will be held July 11-13. A specific location will be announced at a later date, according to the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, which produces the event. “We’re not discussing location details at this time … we’ll be...

A $31 million overhaul in Downtown Pittsburgh that will create an outdoor recreation and event space earned approval Tuesday from the Planning Commission. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is looking to breathe new life into an underutilized, 4-acre site that stretches down 8th Street from Fort Duquesne Boulevard along the Allegheny...

A 41-year-old man died early Friday morning at the Allegheny County Jail while awaiting an initial court appearance, jail officials said. The man, who wasn’t identified, was brought to the jail at 6:44 p.m. Thursday. He was accused of resisting arrest and drug offenses. He was taken to a hospital...

Time to spring forward! It’s tough to lose that hour just for the sake of daylight savings, but you can have just as much fun this weekend as any other with what’s happening around town. The Thaw This new three-weekend festival from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will (hopefully) take us...

It was a day of finger-pointing in Pittsburgh politics. City leaders blamed each other Wednesday for the abrupt resignation this week of Christopher Ragland, the former assistant police chief and Mayor Ed Gainey’s pick to lead the police force. Gainey accused City Council members of hounding his nominee until he...

Legendary comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will bring their “The Dukes of Funnytown!” tour to Pittsburgh this year. Shows are scheduled for Nov. 21 and 22 at the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. The show will also feature jazz pianist Steve Babko and bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers....

We’re all ready to put winter in the rear view, and there’s some hope now that March is here. But there’s still a chill in the air, so here are some fun things to do on (hopefully) one of the last winter weekends for a while. Jurassic Quest For the...

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership on Wednesday unveiled plans for the newest addition to its festival lineup, a celebration called The Thaw to mark the transition from winter to spring. It will be held in Market Square on eight days over three weekends next month. The Thaw will include family-friendly activities...

Yes, that Shaggy. Mr. Boombastic himself. The reggae musician of the 1990s and 2000s who advised anyone caught cheating red-handed to declare “it wasn’t me.” Probably the last musician you’d expect to get onstage in front of a whole symphony orchestra and perform for 90 minutes. Well, he did it....

Get cozy or go crazy? It’s the debate we all have with ourselves every winter weekend. And don’t worry — whatever you’re feeling at the end of this week, there’s a local event to check out. Here are some options! Soup Contest Get ready to taste some delicious soups for...

A day after a teenager was shot in Downtown Pittsburgh, Mayor Ed Gainey on Thursday defended his administration’s public safety record, praised police officers for keeping the city safe and accused local media of not reporting more positive news. The mayor also stood by his choice for the city’s next...

There has been a lot of serious theater with something to say around town of late, which is fantastic. Art is supposed to open up new doors for us and challenge our assumptions. But sometimes, it’s also good to just have some fun. Point Park’s Pittsburgh Playhouse is infusing the...

A Pittsburgh councilman wants to make sure that residents across the city get a crack at grilling any police chief nominee before City Council votes on the appointment. City Councilman Anthony Coghill, D-Beechview, said he hopes to introduce a bill within several weeks to require six public meetings — one...

A teenage boy was shot and wounded on a Downtown Pittsburgh street late Wednesday afternoon, and police have detained the suspected shooter. The incident, a block from the Downtown police substation, happened just after 4 p.m. in the 400 block of Smithfield Street. A city police officer who was driving...

Happy Valentine’s Day! Oh no — did you forget? Well, don’t fret! The restaurants may be double-booked with reservations, but there are still some events to attend with your sweetheart. Here are some Valentine’s weekend ideas. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre This weekend, see the ultimate story of...

Pittsburgh City Council will host a public hearing to give residents a chance to share their opinions on acting police Chief Christopher Ragland before they vote on whether to confirm him as permanent chief. This comes after the Pittsburgh branch of the NAACP asked city leaders to allow for a...

Construction is set to start in April on a project that aims to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh’s Market square. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership on Tuesday earned the Planning Commission’s approval for its proposal to reimagine the Downtown hub with limited vehicle traffic, more greenery and seating and semi-circular trellis canopy where...

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Friday nominated Christopher Ragland, the city’s acting police chief, to run the department on a permanent basis. The nomination will move to City Council for approval as the mayor seeks to steady a department buffeted by upheaval at the top and staffing woes. Ragland, 53,...

This weekend, we’ll get to find out whether Phil’s bringing us an early spring or six more weeks of this already-too-long winter. Whatever the weather, here are some things to do around town. Brigid This weekend is a holiday honoring Celtic goddess and Catholic saint Brigid, so come join a...

Get ready for the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China and many Asian cultures. According to the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C., the holiday marks the end of winter and the start of spring on the lunisolar calendar....

Feeling a little cooped up after an arctic-cold week in Pittsburgh? Get cozy with indoor events — or embrace the freeze with a few outdoor ones. Here’s a little inspiration. Anatomy of a Lasagna Winter calls for comfort food, and what’s more comforting than a big, heavy rectangle of pasta,...

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership this week outlined a three-year strategic plan to revitalize the city’s Golden Triangle and realize a vision of a Downtown teeming with new residents and an array of businesses. The nonprofit wants to make the neighborhood cleaner, safer and more vibrant as part of its ongoing...

Some people love the snow and some people hate it, but like it or not, we’re stuck with the fluffy white stuff for now. Here are a variety of events where you can enjoy — or escape — winter this weekend. Mac Miller Tribute The late Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller...