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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Con Alma in Shadyside ends regular hours, to open for special music events
There will still be jazz music playing at Con Alma in Shadyside, just not on a regular basis. “We are unfortunately not going to be open regular hours,” said Aimee Marshall, one of the owners. “We will be open for special music events.” She didn’t want to elaborate more on...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 14-16
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Northside Music Festival The inaugural Northside Music Festival is Friday through Sunday. Previously known as the Deutschtown Music Festival, the free, three-day event will feature more than 70 musical acts, an artist market and more than 30 food trucks. On...
Chatham University auctioning contents of Shadyside mansion
Jim Crowley walked into what’s known as the Thomson House mansion and said he felt like he had just stepped back in time. Not much had been touched for years — the furniture was reminiscent of the Victorian era up to the 1920s, a woman’s wardrobe from decades ago hung...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 30-July 2
It’s the first weekend of July. Some people will have a four-day weekend with the July 4 holiday on Tuesday. We know there will be fireworks and furries with the Anthrocon convention — but here are some other ways to spend it. Fridays at the Frick Monthly outdoor concerts return...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 23-25
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Art appreciation The Ohringer gallery in Braddock will host an exhibition featuring the work of artist Cue Perry. It runs Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 640 Braddock Ave. It will be Perry’s first solo exhibition. The works...
Shadyside stabbing suspect’s bond revoked, judge orders him back to jail
A district judge on Thursday revoked a Shadyside man’s bond and ordered him back to Allegheny County Jail after the district attorney’s office said he presented a threat to the community. Jasper Jacob Hilliard, 21, faces charges including attempted homicide in connection with the stabbing of a 72-year-old man on...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 16-19
We’ve reached the weekend. Father’s Day is Sunday, and for some it’s a long weekend with Juneteenth on Monday. Here are some ways to spend it if you aren’t attending one of the two sold-out Taylor Swift concerts. Juneteenth The annual Juneteenth celebration is Friday through Monday in Point State...
Penguins look to purchase Hunt Armory to continue using as skating rink
The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to purchase Hunt Armory in Shadyside, where they have been operating a public indoor ice rink since 2021. The Penguins are considering purchasing the Emerson Street site from Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority for $2 million plus costs, URA Chief Development Officer Thomas Link said. The...
Pittsburgh man told investigators he stabbed man in Shadyside ‘out of convenience,’ police say
A Pittsburgh man faces attempted homicide and other charges after police said he told them that he stabbed a man “out of convenience” over the weekend in Shadyside. Jasper Jacob Hilliard, 21, of Shadyside, was awaiting medical clearance Tuesday afternoon to be taken to Allegheny County Jail, according to Public...
In harmony: Jewish women connect through music
On a recent evening, a group of Jewish women gathered at Chabad of Squirrel Hill to rehearse for an upcoming performance. It didn’t take the women long to learn the finale they will perform at “The Sound of Jewish Music” at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday at the Katz Performing Arts...
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy plans $300K in improvements at Mellon Park
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy will use a $300,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to make improvements at Mellon Park in the city’s Point Breeze and Shadyside neighborhoods. The Mellon Park Action Plan finalized last September with community input detailed a desire to better connect the 33-acre park’s two...
Apartment complex proposed at former Irish Centre site in Squirrel Hill
The former Irish Centre complex in Pittsburgh’s East End could see a new apartment development. The former community center was put up for sale a few years ago, and has long been out of use, and housing developments have been proposed for the site before. It is located on 6886...
Behind the mask: The ‘I’m fine.’ project uncovers mental health issues
Maureen Joyce peeled back the top of one of the plastic containers, revealing clay face masks inside that seemed to be looking back at her. They were decorated in various colors – some bright and bold and others dark and dreary. Sayings are inscribed such as “It’s OK to NOT...
East Liberty man accused of robbing Shadyside bank arrested
An East Liberty man was arrested Saturday after being accused of robbing a Shadyside bank, authorities said. Pittsburgh Police charged Rashon Coleman, 29, with two counts of robbery and one count theft by unlawful taking for stealing $25,045 from the PNC Bank at 5932 Centre Ave. Coleman entered the bank...
Traffic calming project slated for Squirrel Hill
Pittsburgh officials on Friday announced they are planning to complete a traffic calming project in the city’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood next week. The traffic calming effort will occur on Shady Avenue between Beacon Street and Phillips Avenue, according to the city’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. Data collected in 2021...
Jury pool for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial is set
The panel of prospective jurors who will hear the case against a man accused of killing 11 people at a Squirrel Hill synagogue is set. After 17 days of questioning over four weeks, 69 people have moved into the pool from which 12 jurors and six alternates will be selected...
$4.4 million East End property retains century-old charm, grandeur
The 14,000-square-foot residence in Pittsburgh’s East End known as the Kelly House can comfortably accommodate a party of 100 guests or more. Despite its size, it also has a cozy feel that makes it perfect for family gatherings. Set on a 1.4-acre lot at 1145 Beechwood Blvd., the grand brick...
Resident looks to block 117-unit apartment development in Shadyside
After a protracted battle appeared to be settled over a proposed 10-story apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood, another barrier has been put up by a neighborhood resident. Last month, Lania Rubio of Shadyside appealed a March Pittsburgh zoning board ruling in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. She is asking...
Until we meet again: Ceremony marks start of new chapter at Tree of Life synagogue
In the garden outside the Tree of Life synagogue, surrounded by budding plants and green bushes, congregation members and neighbors gathered to say “until we see each other again” to the Squirrel Hill building that once served as a center of worship for many in the Jewish community. The synagogue...
East Liberty man used Nerf-style gun in 2 Shadyside bank robberies, police say
An East Liberty man in flip-flops used a blue and orange Nerf-style gun to rob two Shadyside banks in as many days before being arrested and confessing to the crimes, authorities said. Rashon Coleman, 29, stormed into PNC Bank on Centre Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Monday, shoving a white, plastic...
Pittsburgh man killed in hit-and-run in Point Breeze
A Pittsburgh man was killed late Tuesday in a hit-and-run in Point Breeze, city police said. Freeman M. Holeman, 66, of Pittsburgh was pronounced dead at the scene near the intersection of Penn Avenue at Carnegie Place. Police said they were called just after 10 p.m. of a report of...
Suspect in custody after 2nd bank robbery in as many days in Shadyside
Pittsburgh police on Tuesday arrested a suspect in Shadyside’s second bank robbery in two days. Police said they responded to reports of a robbery in progress just after 11:15 a.m. at a First National Bank branch in the 6000 block of Centre Avenue. Rashon Coleman, 29, of Pittsburgh was arrested...
Shadyside bank robbery under investigation
A Shadyside bank was Monday afternoon, Pittsburgh police said. Police spokeswoman Cara Cruz said officers responded about 4:20 p.m. to a PNC bank in the 5900 block of Centre Avenue. A man asked a teller for money and threatened that he had a weapon inside a plastic bag, Cruz said....
‘Perseverance’ tells story of Squirrel Hill jeweler’s journey from Holocaust camps to U.S.
During his nearly four decades at the G&S Jewelry Store in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, Melvin Goldman created custom jewelry. But the shiny pieces belied Goldman’s much-darker journey to reach the United States. His story will be told onstage Saturday and Sunday at the New Hazlett Theater, when “Perseverance” opens....
117-unit Shadyside apartment building clears zoning board
A contentious multi-family apartment project in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood received approval after months of negotiations. The 117-unit development from Mozart Management was approved Monday by Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustments. The 10-story apartment building proposed at 525 South Aiken Street in Shadyside is a slightly smaller version than was initially...


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