Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris Archive gallery gets permanent space at Carnegie Museum of Art
Charles “Teenie” Harris photographed a young Roger Humphries, at age 4, in black and white, sitting behind a miniature drum set with two drumsticks in his hands, playing in a classroom. Humphries was tagging along with his older brothers before he was of age to attend school and sat in...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 18-20
It’s been a chilly week, but the temperature will be jumping back up this weekend. Get up, get out, shake off those cold work week blues and see what’s going on around town this weekend. Highmark International StrEAT Festival Hungry? Head to the Highmark International StrEAT Festival to satisfy all...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 11-13
It’s getting chilly out there! For those who like a day in the brisk autumn air, there’s some great events for you this weekend. For those trying to keep toasty — and avoid turning on the furnace too early — we’ve got you covered, too. Here are some things to...
Pitt offloads sprawling but underused Harmar research park for $5 million
Even as it plans for growth, the University of Pittsburgh has reduced its footprint by 85 acres through the sale of a sprawling but underused research park in Harmar. The $5 million transaction of Pittsburgh Applied Research Center (U-PARC) in Harmar was completed Sept. 24, said Pitt spokesman Jared Stonesifer....
Allegheny County Executive backs Jewish students at Pitt in wake of recent antisemitic incidents
Allegheny County’s top elected official on Wednesday told Jewish students rattled by a recent spate of antisemitic acts at and near University of Pittsburgh’s campus that she will work to ensure they feel safe in Oakland. County Executive Sara Innamorato met for 45 minutes with Jewish community leaders and interacted...
Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for 2024 Week 5
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Central Catholic Vikings Coach: Ryan Lehmeier (second season) Result: Central Catholic 27, North Allegheny 14 Record: 3-0 in Class 6A, 4-2 overall #Earned: Eyebrows were raised when two weeks into the 2024 season, Central Catholic was sitting at 0-2. However, there was...
Pick-6 propels Central Catholic past rival North Allegheny in WPIAL finals rematch
Against an offense with a sophomore at quarterback and a banged-up running game, Central Catholic didn’t allow them any stress relief in Friday’s second half. The Vikings picked off a pair of passes about two minutes apart, one returned by linebacker Colsen Gatten for a touchdown that propelled Central Catholic...
‘Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh’ initiative calls on arts to shape more equitable future
The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh are giving artists an opportunity to create and define what an equitable Pittsburgh might look like with the second annual “Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh” initiative. “We wanted to focus on highlighting what a just and equitable...
Familiar championship foes North Allegheny, Central Catholic won’t look beyond Friday
Central Catholic and North Allegheny seem likely to meet twice this season, maybe with a rematch in the WPIAL finals. They’ve met there the past two years. So, does that potential rematch shape game plans for their regular-season game, leading teams to hide their best for later? Both coaches say...
5 things to know about the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race
It’s the last weekend in September, and it is going to be a great one. More than 9,000 people from 38 states are scheduled to participate in several events on Saturday and Sunday culminating with the annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. It is an annual tradition...
UPMC Western Psych nurses warn staffing shortages degrading patient care
Nurses and local officials warned Monday of the dangers of low staffing, high turnover and closed beds at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh amid what they described as a dire mental health crisis afflicting the nation. Several dozen Western Psych workers represented by the SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania union raised...
Latin American Cultural Center debuts exhibit on Haitian art, culture
Edward Rawson wants Haiti to be in the news for all the right reasons. The executive director of Haiti Friends has partnered with the Latin American Cultural Center in Oakland to shine a light on the Caribbean nation with the art exhibit “Haiti: Culture, Religion and Revolution.” The stereotypes and...
Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas puts on a show in win over Hempfield
With Penn State football coach James Franklin in attendance, future Nittany Lion Xxavier Thomas showed he can make an impact in every aspect of the game Thomas caught two touchdown passes, returned a punt 83 yards for a score and had an interception on defense all in the first half...
London Williams and Izsys Archer explore their friendship in collaborative exhibit
What does it mean to be a best friend? To have someone built-in to traverse life with, someone who just gets you. A person with whom you can be vulnerable, and that vulnerability leads to growth and trust. Artists London Williams and Izsys Archer explore the intricacies and timeline of...
Salim’s Middle Eastern Foods to close after 45 years in North Oakland
A staple of the Middle Eastern food community is closing in North Oakland. Co-owners Rosemarie and Salim El-Tahch opened Salim’s Middle Eastern Foods a year after they married in 1978. Forty-five years later, they’re still operating from their original location at 4705 Centre Ave. But the end looms as the...
Charlie Kirk appearance at Pitt elicits student political discourse
More than 100 University of Pittsburgh students gathered in the campus quad Wednesday where Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative influencer, answered students’ questions as part of his “You’re Being Brainwashed Tour.” Kirk brought Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, to the session hosted by Turning Point USA’s...
Steelers offering affordable home game tickets to students
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going back to school. As a way to attract younger fans, the organization hosted a Student Rush Watch Party on Sunday at Schenley Plaza in Oakland. The event kicked off the 2024 season and also put into play a program where college and university students can...
Husband, wife plead guilty to acts that disrupted transgender rights program at Pitt
A husband and wife accused of setting off smoke bombs and throwing an explosive firework at a group of police officers at a transgender rights protest at the University of Pittsburgh last year pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court. Brian and Krystal DiPippa pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge...
Central Catholic forgets about 0-2 start with mercy rule win over Woodland Hills
The PA announcer at the Wolvarena encouraged fans to travel home safely and never talk about this game again. Central Catholic left the stadium pleased to have quieted talk about its winless start. Vikings quarterback Jy’Aire Walls passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more, the defense was dominant...
Man accused in attack of Pitt students faces more charges
The man charged with attacking two Jewish students from the University of Pittsburgh with a glass bottle also threw one at two people the day before, according to police. Carnegie Mellon University Police charged Jarrett Buba, 52, of the city’s West Oakland neighborhood with aggravated assault, reckless endangering, simple assault...
Pittsburgh man arrested in connection with attack on Jewish Pitt students
Two Jewish students who attend the University of Pittsburgh were attacked Friday night in what authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. Jarrett Buba, 52, of Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood is charged with two felony counts of aggravated assault and two misdemeanor counts of simple assault and reckless endangerment. He...
Dave & Andy’s ice cream shop reopening in Oakland
Jason and Laura Kasten had their first date at Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream shop more than two decades ago. So when the couple heard the iconic store was closing, they and their daughter Sarah reached out to owner Andy Hardie to reopen the business. Jason and Sarah are...
Nationally ranked St. Frances Academy tops Central Catholic in showcase at Wolvarena
There was no surprise about the talent Central Catholic’s opponent brought to town. Ranked 13th nationally by USA Today, St. Frances Academy lived up to the program’s lofty reputation with a 44-16 victory over the Vikings in a Week Zero showcase Saturday at the Wolvarena. South Florida-bound senior Jeremiah Koger...
Venus Williams talks about being part of Carnegie Museum of Art podcast
Venus Williams is the narrator behind the Carnegie Museum of Art’s “Widening the Lens” podcast, a six-part series that explores the relationship between people, photography and the environment. That relationship is contextualized, discussed and analyzed by scholars, artists from diverse backgrounds and Williams herself. Some of the artists also appear...
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week has plenty of options for outdoor dining
Next week’s pleasant weather forecast coincides with the summer edition of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week. With temperatures forecast in the high 70s to low 80s for the week of Aug. 12-18, it’s a perfect time to dine outdoors. More than 50 restaurants are participating in the semi-annual event. Chefs have created...
