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Use of inmate funds at Allegheny County Jail questioned
The Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board has formed a subcommittee to examine how funds generated by the inmate commissary are used to support jail programs and facilities. The Inmate Welfare Fund is intended to benefit the education and welfare of inmates, but recent requests for disbursements from the fund have...
What an Oscar win for Tom Hanks would mean to PittsburghVideo
Wouldn’t it be great if Tom Hanks won his third Oscar for a movie about a Pittsburgh icon that was filmed in Pittsburgh? Hanks is nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his chameleon-like portrayal of children’s television host Fred Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” It’s...
Cupid’s Undie Run brings hundreds of scantily-clad runners together in PittsburghVideo
A committed group of over 600 runners braved a brisk afternoon trot across the Roberto Clemente Bridge — temperatures hovering around the low 30s — dressed solely in their skivvies. Saturday was Pittsburgh’s 6th annual Cupid’s Undie Run, beginning with an indoor party at McFadden’s on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, and...
Driver hospitalized after crashing into creek in Penn Hills
A person was transported to a hospital after crashing into a creek in Penn Hills early Friday. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. to the intersection of Verona and Lincoln roads for a report of a vehicle on its roof in the creek. Police and firefighters assisted the...
Catholic school fair to help families of closing schools
A Catholic school fair has been scheduled to help families of two closing schools. Saint Maria Goretti School in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood and East Catholic School in Forest Hills will close their doors this year. Diocese officials have planned two fairs for parents of those school children in the event...
Holocaust Center to open exhibit on Jewish immigration to Pittsburgh
Jewish immigration into Pittsburgh dates back at least a century, but not everyone realizes that. “It was before and after (11 people were killed) at the Tree of Life we realized that there’s a misconception about when Jews came to this country,” said Lauren Bairnsfather, director of the Holocaust Center...
Pittsburgh’s Caliente Pizza & Draft House donates pies to Light of LifeVideo
Hope starts with a meal. Those were the words of Doug Smith, director of development for Light of Life Rescue Mission on Pittsburgh’s North Side on Friday as he watched residents enjoy slices of pizza from Pittsburgh-based Caliente Pizza & Draft House as 40 extra-large pizzas (approximately 480 slices) were...
Watch: Zoo penguins enjoy Pittsburgh’s snowy weatherVideo
Officials at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium let the penguins roam free Friday to enjoy the snow. Parts of Western Pennsylvania received up to 5 inches of snow, causing several traffic incidents and more than 450 school closures. Meanwhile, the penguins could be found running, sliding and rolling around...
How far does $1 million go in retirement in Pittsburgh?
There is a general belief that people with a million-dollar nest egg are pretty well situated for retirement. But a million dollars doesn’t go as far in some places as it does in others. For the third year, SmartAsset released a study to determine where in the U.S. $1 million...
Ross firm purchases former Verizon building in Marshall for $3.45 million
A Ross Township real estate investment and development firm Friday closed on the purchase of a building previously occupied by Verizon at the RIDC Park in Marshall Township, according to a company partner. FourPenn Partners LLC purchased the building at 200 Allegheny Drive for $3.45 million from the Rubinoff family...
Why this weekend’s Snow Moon could be a dud in Pittsburgh
February’s full moon, known as the Snow Moon, will appear this weekend, but be warned: a cloudy forecast in Pittsburgh offers no guarantees that we could get a clear look, the weatherman says. The Snow Moon will peak at 2:33 a.m. Sunday, according to timeanddate.com. You can see a full...
Attorneys allege witness was paid to cooperate in Wilkinsburg mass shooting case
The judge presiding over the 2016 Wilkinsburg mass shooting case on Friday denied a defense request for a mistrial based on allegations that a witness had been paid to cooperate with prosecutors. Judge Edward J. Borkowski refused to unseal the motion from defense attorneys and make it available to the...
Carnegie Science Center says start saving those snowballs
More than 3 inches of snow blanketed the region through Friday afternoon. Saving some of it could pay off in June. Anyone who makes a snowball this winter, saves it in their freezer and then brings it to the Carnegie Science Center’s annual Snowball Day celebration on June 19 will...
Little Sewickley Creek Bridge closed for at least 2 years
The Little Sewickley Creek South Branch Bridge was closed on Feb. 7 for safety concerns, and will likely remain shut down for at least two years. The Allegheny County Department of Public Works closed the span on Pink House Road saying it is structurally deficient. Officials placed a weight limit...
Old Navy returns to Homestead’s Waterfront, Versona also signs lease
Two stores will open in the Waterfront in Homestead this year — one is new and the other a former tenant. Old Navy is returning to the shopping center after leaving four years ago. The newcomer is Versona, a women’s brand inspired by Italian fashions. Carey Kann, general manager at...
Police: 2 men tried to rob a man walking his dog in Swisshelm Park
Pittsburgh police say two men tried to rob a man walking his dog Thursday night in Swisshelm Park. Police were called to the attempted robbery around 11:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Windermere Drive. The suspects, dressed in dark clothing, allegedly tried to rob the man at gunpoint, but...
Local school districts asked to remove policies restricting religious liberties
Allegheny County school districts — including two in the North Hills and six others in the region — have been asked to change school policies that violate the constitutional right of students to freely express their religious beliefs, according to a nonprofit legal organization specializing in First Amendment issues. Five...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 7-9Video
Yes, it snowed, but not enough to keep you from getting out and doing something fun this weekend in the city. Under it all The annual Cupid’s Undie Run is Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh is one of several cities across the country to support those impacted by neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder...
South Side’s Le Petit Chocolat & Cafe to offer expanded menu
East Carson Street’s Le Petit Chocolat & Cafe will look a little different by the end of February, adding an oasis of healthful eating options to the indulgent South Side. Le Petit currently offers several health-conscious, quick-bite items, but the menu is about to expand to what the owners, Amanda...
‘Enjoy winter for once,’ meteorologist says as snow could change to rain by end of weekend
Western Pennsylvania received more than 3.5 inches of snow by early Friday afternoon, with more on the way. By 5 p.m., 4.8 inches of snow had fallen in Pittsburgh, setting a record-high for Feb. 7, with the day’s last biggest snowstorm dumping 4.5 inches in 1967, the National Weather Service...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to sharing child pornography videos
A Pittsburgh man has pleaded guilty to sharing child pornography videos of girls younger than 10 years old, federal prosecutors said. Gary Lee Whisner, 37, was convicted of distributing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said. Tuesday’s plea marked a shift from Whisner’s...
Allegheny Intermediate Unit investigates malware attack, avoids ransom payment
Allegheny Intermediate Unit alerted its employees Thursday afternoon to a recent malware attack on its data network but said there’s no initial evidence the perpetrator accessed sensitive information. According to the employee notice, which was made available to the Tribune-Review, an “unknown entity” encrypted portions of the intermediate unit’s network...
Police: Man stabs self in Pittsburgh’s Market Square, blames someone else
A man stabbed himself in Pittsburgh’s Market Square Thursday afternoon, then initially told medics that someone else had done it, officials said. Pittsburgh police officers and medics responded to a report of a stabbing in the 20 block of Market Square at about 2:20 p.m., Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews...
Woman in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh
A woman was transported to UPMC Mercy hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh. City police said the incident took place around 1:50 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Grant Street and Forbes Avenue. Forbes Avenue between Grant Street and Scrip Way was closed for...
First responders take their first steps in learning how to better communicate with the deafVideo
On Wednesday, more than 30 first responders packed into a classroom at the Allegheny County Fire Academy to take their first steps in learning how to better communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals they may need to serve in emergency situations. Nick Catalano, a math teacher at the Western Pennsylvania...
