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Protests not changing health department plans as Allegheny County moves to green
Allegheny County county officials want to remind residents the coronavirus is still around as the region prepares to moves into the green phase of the state’s reopening plan. “The virus has not gone away,” County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said during a press briefing Wednesday. “We have not developed a vaccine...
State covid-19 counts at nursing homes disputed by centers in Allegheny, Westmoreland
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a large spike in coronavirus deaths at Kane Community Living’s Glen Hazel location, but Allegheny County officials say that never happened. The state’s updated report says there have been 78 resident cases, 43 resident deaths and 25 staff cases. Allegheny County, which operates the...
Rivers Casino, The Meadows to reopen next week
Rivers Casino is set to reopen next week. The North Shore gambling site will open its doors to patrons again at 9 a.m. June 9, according to a release. Restaurant and gaming floor capacity will be limited to 50% occupancy to comply with state guidelines and promote social distancing. Occupancy...
Seeking change, hundreds gather for George Floyd vigil at East Liberty churchVideo
More than 500 people gathered peacefully in honor of George Floyd Wednesday afternoon at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. The crowd quickly wrapped around the sidewalk that circles the massive stone church, fanning out across the streets with posters and signs supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. The Rev. Randy Bush,...
Peduto orders investigation into police actions at East Liberty protest
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto on Wednesday ordered an investigation into police tactics used to disperse protesters from the streets of East Liberty on Monday night. “Without question,” Peduto said, “there is a difference of opinion about what happened that day and the appropriateness of the actions of the Pittsburgh Bureau...
Allegheny County to offer music on TV, online and movies in the park
To hear the music of the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series, tune into Pittsburgh’s CW. The entertainment usually heard at South Park and Hartwood Acres Park amphitheaters has moved to television because of the pandemic, the county announced. Presented by BNY Mellon, performances by local musicians and artists will be...
Pittsburgh police: 22 arrested in East Liberty protest aftermath
Editor’s note: The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office on June 18 withdrew all charges against all people named in this article. Violence Monday night in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood led to 22 arrests for failure to disperse and disorderly conduct, according to police. Pittsburgh police and city officials have said...
Pittsburgh Zoo to reopen Friday with new guidelines
The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium will open Friday with new guidelines in place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Visitors can buy timed tickets online. For members of the zoo, there is no additional charge for the tickets. Non-member rates are $17.95 for adults, $16.95 for seniors and $15.95 for...
24 new coronavirus cases reported in Allegheny County, no new deaths
Allegheny County officials reported 24 additional covid-19 cases and no new deaths Wednesday. That leaves the total number of deaths countywide at 152, while the total number of confirmed and probable cases rose to 1,952. The reported death count is still lagging behind state data, which has recorded 165 deaths...
Police officer involved in 2-vehicle crash in Jefferson Hills
A Jefferson Hills police officer was involved in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning that caused drivers of both vehicles to be transported by medical helicopters for treatment at a Pittsburgh hospital, officials said. Police responded to the 200 block of Old Clairton Road in Jefferson Hills around 8:15 a.m. for...
Election Day roundup — latest results in state, region, county
Below are preliminary election results from contested races in the state, region and county during the June 2, 2020 primary: STATE Auditor General Democrats (with 91.04% of precincts reporting): Michael Lamb, Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington: 33.7% Nina Ahmad, Philadelphia: 28.5% Christina Hartman, Lancaster County: 12.6% H. Scott Conklin, Centre County: 9.7%...
Emily Kinkead leads incumbent state Rep. Adam Ravenstahl in primary challenge
Pittsburgh attorney Emily Kinkead led incumbent state Rep. Adam Ravenstahl early Wednesday in a Democratic primary race for state House, according to unofficial election returns. As of 6 a.m., Kinkead had collected 53% of the votes counted, while Ravenstahl had 47%, the unofficial tallies showed. Allegheny County officials were continuing...
State Rep. Tony DeLuca up big in primary rematch against Erin Vecchio
Penn Hills School Board President Erin Vecchio appeared to come up short in her bid to oust longtime state Rep. Tony DeLuca, according to unofficial election returns. It was the second attempt by Vecchio, 61, to toss DeLuca, 83, from the office he’s held nearly four decades. He defeated her...
Pittsburgh controller leading Democratic race for Pennsylvania auditor general
Pittsburgh Controller Michael Lamb was leading by more than 34,000 votes in a six-way Democratic primary race for Pennsylvania auditor general Wednesday morning, a race that remained too close to call around midnight Tuesday. With about 91% of Pennsylvania’s voting districts reporting, Lamb had collected about 33% of the votes...
Rob Mercuri in line for GOP nod to seek House Speaker Mike Turzai’s seat
A Republican from Pine held a wide lead late Tuesday in a three-way race for the GOP nomination to seek the seat of retiring House Speaker Mike Turzai, according to unofficial election returns. As of around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Rob Mercuri had collected 60% of the votes counted in the...
Benham leading in race to replace state Rep. Harry Readshaw
A community activist who co-founded an autistic advocacy group was leading a four-way Democratic primary race in a state House district that has been represented by Rep. Harry Readshaw for the past quarter-century, according to unofficial election returns. As of 6 a.m., Jessica Benham, 29, of Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes...
Doyle declares victory with large primary lead; Dickinson concedes WednesdayVideo
U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle beat back a challenge Tuesday from a University of Pittsburgh law professor for a Democratic nomination to seek a 14th term in Washington, according to unofficial election returns. Doyle, 66, of Forest Hills, declared victory at 10 p.m. His opponent, Jerry S. Dickinson, 33, of Swissvale,...
Bridgeville businessman Devlin Robinson leads Sewickley councilman in state Senate race
Bridgeville businessman and military veteran Devlin Robinson held a commanding lead late Tuesday in a Republican primary race for state Senate, according to unofficial tallies. As of 6 a.m., Robinson had collected 58.1% of the votes counted in the 37th State Senate District race, compared to 41.9% for his opponent,...
Pittsburgh police seek public’s help in identifying 2nd riot suspect
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police said they are looking to identify another man shown in social media destroying a police car during protests outside of PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. Police did not characterize the unidentified man’s involvement in destroying the police SUV. “Police want to speak to him regarding...
Protesters take to Pittsburgh streets for 4th day in a row to demand racial justiceVideo
Protesters took to Pittsburgh streets again on Tuesday for the fourth straight day, marching, chanting and demanding racial justice as part of protests that have continued across the country more than a week after the death of George Floyd. The crowd of several hundred began forming in Market Square about...
DA: Carnegie man avoids death penalty trial, gets life in prison for 2019 double stabbing
A 59-year-old Carnegie man pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder, rape and assault charges stemming from a 2019 double stabbing, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors withdrew a notice to seek the death penalty in the case against Richard Allen “Stretch” Mickens. Allegheny...
Pittsburgh police say tear gas, in fact, was used to disperse East Liberty protest crowd
Pittsburgh police on Tuesday said they did, in fact, use tear gas to disperse agitators who splintered off from a peaceful protest in East Liberty the night before, contrary to what city and police officials said at a news conference on Monday night. Asked specifically about crowd control, police escalation...
Video of unity during East Liberty protest goes viralVideo
It was 5 p.m. on the dot Monday. Up ahead was a Home Depot store and a Goodyear mechanics shop with masked customers coming in and out. Behind was Eastminster Presbyterian Church. All around were hundreds of protesters taking a knee, raising their fists. Clear, blue skies. Birds chirped. Helicopters...
East Liberty cleans up after George Floyd protestVideo
Nikhil Mohan scrubbed spray paint Tuesday morning from the storefront of the Domino’s pizza he manages on N. Sheridan Avenue in East Liberty. The 23-year-old lives in Monroeville and attends Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. He understands the reason people across the country are outraged over the May 25 death...
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, Tree of Life issue statement condemning George Floyd killing
Leaders with Tree of Life-Or L’Simcha, a Jewish congregation that suffered its own hate-fueled trauma in 2018, condemned the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and offered solidarity and support in the fight against hatred. “Racism in every form must be stopped,” they wrote in a statement. A gunman opened...
