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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 19-21
The weekend has arrived. Here are some ways to spend it. Pink walk The Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk is on Sunday at Schenley Park. The opening ceremony is at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. on Panther Hollow Road. It will be a 2.5-mile loop...
CitiParks announces Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park schedule
The City of Pittsburgh has announced the 2023 Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park summer schedule. All movies are free of charge and begin at dusk. The movie season begins in June with a monthlong schedule of pop-up films at a variety of parks throughout Pittsburgh. To learn when and...
Man charged with attempted murder of officer after gunfire exchange in Homestead
A North Versailles man has been charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and fleeing from police after officials said he exchanged gunfire with an officer Monday night in Homestead after driving away from an attempted traffic stop in Pittsburgh. The suspect, Erik Addison, 26, suffered a gunshot...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 5-7
It’s the first weekend of May – marathon weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Go for a run The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon and walking division, as well as the FedEx Pittsburgh Marathon Relay, kick off at 7 a.m. on Sunday....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 21-23
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Go to a movie The JFilm Festival, which showcases Jewish-themed independent feature films, is celebrating 30 years. The festival opened Thursday and runs through April 30. This weekend, the schedule starts with “Love Gets a Room” (5:30 p.m.) and “Our...
Duquesne man arrested after fleeing traffic stop, crashing into another driver
A Duquesne man faces a host of charges after police say he fled a traffic stop Thursday night and crashed into another driver, sending his car off the ground and spinning in the air. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Duquesne police pulled over a driver they said was switching lanes...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 24-26
We’ve made it to the first spring weekend of the year. Enjoy it with options from “Honky Tonk” sounds to a film festival gathering. Humanities Festival Pittsburgh Humanities Festival, a co-production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and The Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University, is Friday through Sunday. The headliners...
Sandcastle named one of top waterparks in U.S.
Sandcastle has been named one of the top waterparks in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report. The publication handed the West Homestead waterpark the honor over the weekend, calling Sandcastle a “nostalgic treat.” Sandcastle was one of 36 parks nationwide and one of four in Pennsylvania to...
Center of Life podcast celebrating Black History Month to continue all year
Gospel singers Lamont and Mary Shields were eating dinner when they received the call that could have changed their lives. The caller said Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, liked one of their songs. He would consider it on one condition — that they change one word. The Hampton couple...
The Waterfront institutes curfew, youth supervision policy
The Waterfront shopping and dining complex in Homestead will implement a new curfew policy next week. Under the new curfew policy, visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult who is 21 or older and carrying identification after 6 p.m. Visitors under 18 who are...
TV Talk: Pittsburgher competes on post-Super Bowl premiere of ‘Next Level Chef’
When Munhall’s Kamahlai Stewart was contacted by a producer for Fox’s “Next Level Chef” in early 2022 via her Instagram page, Stewart thought it was a prank. “We’re going on Gordon Ramsay’s show? Like, get out of here,” she said. Once she realized the contact was legit, Stewart filled out...
It’s cookies and beer time for Nancy B’s and Allegheny City Brewing
Imagine tasting a sweet humungous Nancy B’s Bakery chocolate chip cookie in a brewed liquid form. That’s right. Nancy B’s Bakery of West Homestead has collaborated with Allegheny City Brewing in the North Side’s Deutschtown neighborhood for a dessert beer for a fourth year — only this time they are...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 6-8
It’s the first full weekend of 2023 and if one of your goals this year is to run the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, it’s a good time to begin your training. Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Training Session Saturday marks the official start of Marathon Weekend Training. There will...
Irwin man among 3 suspects nabbed in West Mifflin drug bust
An Irwin man was among three people jailed in Allegheny County this week after drugs, guns and cash were found during a raid in West Mifflin, West Mifflin police said. Police said the illegal items confiscated were heroin, cocaine, pure fentanyl and fentanyl pills, marijuana, as well as four handguns,...
2 suffer smoke inhalation at West Mifflin house fire
One person was taken to a hospital from a house fire in West Mifflin early Thursday morning, an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said. The two-alarm fire in the 4700 block of Eliza Street was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m., the dispatcher said. Smoke was seen coming from the house and...
Pittsburgh police arrest 2 men after a chase on and off the Parkway, at least 2 cars struck
Two men were arrested by Pittsburgh Police after a chase ended in a crash downtown Wednesday evening. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz reported plainclothes detectives saw a man wanted on a federal drug warrant in the parking lot of a gas station at Beechwood Boulevard and Browns Hill Road shortly...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 9-11
Pop culture, vinyl records, artisan gift wares and holiday music take the stage this weekend in the Pittsburgh area. Comics and more Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday for Steel City Con, Pittsburgh’s premier comic book and pop culture convention, at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd. The convention...
Bethel Park man pleads to killing man in wheelchair while DUI
A Bethel Park man who was driving under the influence of marijuana when he struck and killed a man in a motorized wheelchair in Homestead pleaded guilty on Tuesday. Eric Walker, 51, pleaded guilty to causing an accident involving death while not licensed, driving under the influence, careless driving and...
State police seek wrong-way driver who struck pedestrian, vehicle in Squirrel Hill
State police have secured a warrant for a Homestead man they say drove the wrong way up a Parkway East ramp Friday morning, hitting both a vehicle and pedestrian before fleeing on foot. Police said troopers were monitoring traffic at the Forward Avenue on-ramp to I-376 around 9:40 a.m. Friday...
Officials identify body found in Monongahela River in Dravosburg
A body recovered from the Monongahela River on Wednesday has been identified as 66-year-old James Aiello, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. Emergency officials were called shortly before 3 p.m. to the 200 block of Washington Avenue along the Monongahela, where Aiello’s body was discovered. Aiello was not...
Police: Munhall funeral director left body unrefrigerated for more than a week
A Munhall funeral home owner has been charged with abuse of a corpse after, police say, he left a body unrefrigerated for more than a week. Michael Aldrich, 74, director at Aldrich Funeral Home in Munhall, was charged by Munhall police. The family of Dexter Owens, who died in late...
Steelers players help cook up healthy meals for cancer patients
Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams had a slight look of trepidation as he prepared to take his first bite of a quinoa burger slider he had just helped prepare. He made up his mind to dive in and try it. Suddenly a smile crept over his face. “Mmmm, I like...
Teen charged in Kennywood shooting; police believe violence linked to ongoing Mon Valley feud
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a Sept. 24 shooting at Kennywood Park that authorities on Thursday linked to an ongoing feud between teenagers in the Mon Valley. Darryl Pirl of West Mifflin, one of three people injured during the shooting, was arrested without incident Thursday morning....
Man expected to survive gunshot wound in Munhall
A man is expected to survive after being shot early Sunday in Munhall, according to Allegheny County Police. County police said a possible shooting in the 4000 block of Center Avenue was reported to 911 about 2:17 a.m. First responders found the man with a gunshot wound to a leg....
Comedian Craig Ferguson returns to Homestead for Carnegie Music Hall show
Right about now, it seems we could all use a good laugh — and who better to coax that out of us than Craig Ferguson? The comedian with the heavy Scottish accent delighted late-night television audiences for a decade as host of CBS’s “Late, Late Show” and earned a loyal...
