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‘We were given nothing’: Relatives of North Side shootout victims feel robbed of justice
Bridgette Mehalic settled wearily into the wooden chair of a Downtown Pittsburgh courtroom in January expecting justice. Instead, she got heartache. Mehalic was sure jurors would convict the man charged with killing her daughter Jacquelyn, 33, at a North Side bus stop during a wild shootout more than three years...
A pair of Pittsburgh residents charged with drugs, firearms violations following Carrick investigation
Pittsburgh police say they recovered multiple guns and drugs and charged two city residents in connection with an investigation outside of a Carrick business. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz reported officers were conducting an investigation early Friday morning along the 1600 block of Brownsville Road. It resulted in the arrests...
Wilkinsburg man accused of threatening Trump, senator remains detained after hearing
A Wilkinsburg man who characterizes himself as a non-violent Quaker but, officials say, left voicemails for a U.S. senator calling for the death of billionaires, ICE agents and Donald Trump will be held in custody pending trial. Raymond Eugene Chandler III, 40, is charged in federal court in Pittsburgh with...
Family House unveils new Shadyside conservatory for families of traveling medical patients
Families who travel thousands of miles for life-altering medical treatment at Pittsburgh’s many hospitals have received a new place to rest. Family House in Shadyside recently unveiled a newly completed feature courtesy of a pair of philanthropists who have been spreading tens of millions across the city’s institutions for years....
AHN adds $13M chopper to its LifeFlight fleet
A state-of-the-art medical helicopter is joining Allegheny Health Network’s LifeFlight fleet, equipped with a bigger cabin to fit more life-saving medical equipment and advanced autopilot. “The aircraft will practically fly itself,” said Pete Hough, the program’s operations manager. The helicopter, unveiled Friday at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh’s North Side,...
Duquesne graduate bridges physics and music in dual-degree journey
Gabriel Pecar’s undergraduate college experience brought together dual — and often unaligned — passions. Pecar, 23, of Cadiz, Ohio, will graduate Saturday from Duquesne University with two bachelor’s degrees — one in physics and another in music. “I feel like I wouldn’t be happy if I walked away from one...
Pittsburgh activists to rally for moms detained by ICE ahead of Mother’s Day
Sister Janice Vanderneck of St. Joseph of Baden and a founder of Casa San Jose, a Latino immigrant rights advocacy group, visited the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, an immigrant detention center, on Monday. During her visit as a volunteer with the chaplain’s office, Vanderneck asked a group of about 20...
Proposed Sheetz in Banksville faces scrutiny over gas station rulesVideo
Is Sheetz more of a gas station or convenience store? The answer could decide whether the Altoona-based chain expands into Pittsburgh city limits. Sheetz is proposing to demolish a vacant Rite Aid in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood and replace it with a roughly 5,000-square-foot convenience store and five multi-pump fuel dispensers....
New policy restricting minors from Market Square met with mixed reactions
Sasha Machel has watched huge crowds of teenagers in Pittsburgh’s Market Square grow unruly. In the past few weeks, she’s heard a teenager scream that he had a gun, watched young kids wander the square with no supervision and felt uneasy as dozens of young people have sought to “cause...
2 people freed from stalled Monongahela Incline
Two people were freed overnight after being trapped in the Monongahela Incline, Pittsburgh public safety officials said. The city’s EMS Rescue Division was called to the incline overnight Thursday into Friday to help two riders who were stuck when the cars stalled about 80 feet from the stations. One person...
Appeals court sides with Pittsburgh police sergeant who challenged transfer
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Pittsburgh police sergeant who claimed he was wrongly transferred out of his specialty unit as a form of discipline. Sgt. Brian Elledge, who served as the night shift supervisor, was transferred out of the department’s motorcycle division July 11,...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History closing Polar World exhibit
Polar World, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibit giving a glimpse into Inuit culture and Arctic wildlife, will close June 28. The area’s replica igloo, life-size dioramas and animal specimens have been staples of the museum for decades. It started development in 1978 before opening in 1983 as one...
Here’s how to pick up the new Pittsburgh Weekend edition
Hello, Pittsburgh! The new Pittsburgh Weekend print edition launches Saturday, covering not just what’s within Pittsburgh city limits but also the communities in Allegheny County surrounding it. From City Hall to Heinz Hall, from Restaurant Row to Robotics Row, from Benedum Center to Acrisure Stadium, the Trib’s Weekend edition will...
‘She was not alone’: Stranger comforted Fort Duquesne Bridge crash victim after fatal wreck
Danielle Jackman’s hand was still warm Wednesday when a stranger reached into what was left of the Churchill woman’s car — its hood smashed and doors mangled in a five-car wreck — to grab hold of it. Jackman’s face was covered in so much blood, one couldn’t tell if she...
Judge reinstates appeal after defense lawyer says he never got notice in Squirrel Hill antisemitic flyer case
A judge on Thursday reinstated the appeal for an Ohio man convicted of littering Squirrel Hill with 160 antisemitic flyers a day after dismissing it. Jeremy Brokaw and his attorney didn’t appear for the appeal hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning, leading to the judge’s dismissal. However, on Thursday, attorney Joshua...
In era where colleges are shrinking, Carlow University celebrates largest-ever graduating class
Over the past couple of years, Carlow University added new health sciences programs — notably surgical technology, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language — in an effort to meet demand. Now, they’re seeing the results of their labor. Carlow’s Class of 2026, at 792 students, is the university’s...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 8-10
Mother’s Day weekend is here. Whether you want to do something special with Mom or something special for yourself, there’s so much to do around town. Here are a few options. August Wilson birthday celebration This will be the 10th year that the August Wilson House and Dollar Bank celebrate...
Video captures moments before deadly crash near Fort Duquesne BridgeVideo
Seconds before a five-car crash killed two people Wednesday afternoon near the Fort Duquesne Bridge, a McKees Rocks man was stunned by how fast a black SUV zipped and weaved through the traffic around him on Route 65. “He was flying as soon as he merged onto the highway,” Nicholas...
Pitt approves plans for new residence hall in Oakland for 1st-year students
University of Pittsburgh trustees have approved construction of a 420-bed residence hall for freshmen as the Oakland campus continues to see growth in enrollment. The new residence hall will be built at Fifth and Ruskin avenues, on Pitt-owned space surrounding the Music Building. Construction is expected to begin this summer....
Trib Total Media launches Pittsburgh-based investigative newsroom led by Andrew Conte
A new investigative newsroom focusing on original accountability reporting launches this month at Trib Total Media, the latest step in its expansion in the Pittsburgh market, Trib officials announced Thursday. The newsroom, which will be based in Pittsburgh’s North Shore, will be directed by award-winning journalist Andrew Conte, who is...
Pittsburgh man charged in brutal stabbing aboard PRT bus
Police filed charges Tuesday in the brutal stabbing of a man aboard a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus. Devante Clark, 30, of Pittsburgh is facing counts of aggravated assault, attempted homicide, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. He remains at large. According to a criminal complaint, the victim, who sustained multiple stab...
Appeal dismissed in Squirrel Hill antisemitic flyer littering case
An Ohio man fined nearly $50,000 for throwing dozens of antisemitic flyers out of a moving car in Squirrel Hill failed to appear for his appeal hearing Wednesday. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Thomas E. Flaherty, therefore, dismissed the appeal, and the fine will stand. However, Joshua Smith, an attorney...
Police charge 6 teen girls with beating woman inside Sephora store in Shadyside
Police on Tuesday arrested six teenage girls for trapping a woman inside a Shadyside beauty supplies store while they punched, kicked and beat her with a metal sign. The Shady Avenue store said the vicious attack left behind about $30,000 in damages. Pittsburgh police said they were dispatched around 5:45...
Pittsburgh officials push ban on ICE ‘commandeering’ city property
On the heels of an immigration raid in Pittsburgh this week that saw multiple workers detained, City Council on Wednesday advanced legislation to stop federal immigration officers from using some city property. “We don’t want city property to be used for federal purposes,” Councilwoman Deb Gross, D-Highland Park, said. Gross,...
Pittsburgh Sunnyside school receives new soccer mini-pitch in advance of FIFA World CupVideo
Having a space at school where students can do what they love can help them feel connected, motivated and excited to come to school each day, said Ashanti Jones, principal at Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8. A new soccer “mini-pitch,” donated by the U.S. Soccer Foundation and installed in front of the...
