State awards $100,000 grant for Schenley Park restoration
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 17, 2019
Schenley Park’s Flagstaff Hill will soon be getting some TLC, thanks to a state grant.
Meet the teen activists leading Pittsburgh’s Youth Climate Strike
By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
Leandra Mira has been leading Fridays for Future in Pittsburgh since June. Now, she and her fellow organizers are getting ready for this Friday's national youth climate strike.
State Rep. Dan Frankel hosts gun policy hearing in WPU
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2019
Friday’s meeting, attended by about 20 members of the public, centered on HB1075, a bill that seeks to establish a process for obtaining ERPOs.
24-hour bus service coming to Oakland
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Say goodbye to 3 a.m. Uber rides from distant neighborhoods back to your on-campus residence — Port Authority is looking to provide 24-hour bus service to Oakland.
UPDATE: Law enforcement: Online hate crime threat is ‘not credible’
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2019
Pitt police announced in a Tuesday night public safety alert that it is aware of a threat made on social media to commit a hate crime at an undisclosed City hospital on Wednesday.
Former Pitt researcher convicted of poisoning his wife seeks new trial
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 31, 2019
A 70-year-old former Pitt neurology researcher serving life in prison for poisoning his wife in 2013 has filed a petition requesting a new trial.
Criminal complaint charges Pitt student with ethnic intimidation, making terroristic threats
By Jon Moss and Janine Faust
July 30, 2019
A rising junior political science major was accused on July 13 of one count each of ethnic intimidation, terroristic threats and harassment in a criminal complaint filed by a Mt. Lebanon police officer.
County judge overturns jury’s guilty verdict against ex-CMU student
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 29, 2019
In a rare move, an Allegheny County judge has overturned the May jury verdict that convicted a former Carnegie Mellon University student of sexually assaulting a Pitt student.
Skyvue Apartments cited in July fire safety inspection
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 17, 2019
The City is requiring Skyvue to restore its fire alarm system to an “operable condition” with no system troubles. Reinspection is slated for July 23.
Soon, pickles here, there and everywhere
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
July 16, 2019
A giant Heinz pickle balloon floating high over Downtown Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge can only mean one thing: Picklesburgh has touched down.
Gillibrand discusses health care, labor rights in Oakland
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 11, 2019
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), another Democratic presidential hopeful, came to Oakland for a roundtable discussion with several UPMC and Allegheny Health network employees and union organizers.
Buses, trains and trams: Pittsburgh public transit guide
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
With Oakland parking scarce and few alternatives to get around the City, many Pitt students utilize the public transportation system in Pittsburgh, run by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, to move around.
Pittsburgh Pride, 50 years after Stonewall
By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News
June 27, 2019
On June 18, 1973, an article appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette with the headline, “Gays Hold First Pittsburgh March.”
Community airs pollution concerns at Strassburger’s listening session
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 27, 2019
Each speaker was given three minutes at the microphone. They touched on a variety of issues, including electric busing and the Clairton Coke Works plant.
U.S. Steel fires spark community backlash
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
June 26, 2019
Air quality groups in Pittsburgh are fired up over a string of fires — including a recent incident on June 13 — at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, located about 30 minutes south of Oakland.
Pitt student found guilty in fatal fall 2018 car collision
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
June 20, 2019
A 23-year old Pitt social work student was found guilty Wednesday of killing a young woman last fall while driving under the influence.
Milling, paving operations to affect Oakland traffic
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
June 20, 2019
PennDOT District 11 announced in a press release Thursday that milling and paving operations on Forbes will reduce the length of the avenue running between Craft Avenue and South Craig Street to a single lane of traffic.
Activists call for independent audit of troubled U. S. Steel plant
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 20, 2019
Activists with Pittsburgh’s Breathe Project met outside the U.S. Steel Tower Tuesday afternoon and declared “enough is enough,” calling for an independent audit of U.S. Steel’s troubled Clairton Coke Works plant.
Community leaders discuss race, justice at panel
By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News
June 19, 2019
Pittsburgh has been the center of a considerable amount of discussion about race and justice since an East Pittsburgh police officer shot and killed black teen Antwon Rose on this day last year.
SkyVue cited for non-functioning fire alarm, two other fire violations last October
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 19, 2019
Students have moved back into SkyVue apartments following an electrical fire in the garage of the building on June 2, which caused a building-wide power outage that lasted several days.
Fire at U. S. Steel plant cuts power to key pollution control systems
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 18, 2019
An electrical fire occurred at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant early Monday morning rendering desulfurization, or pollution control, systems inoperational, according to the Allegheny County Health Department.
Delta Foundation’s Pride offers space for LGBTQ+ expression
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
Roaring music, dancing and cheers filled the atmosphere in Downtown on Sunday afternoon as the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March passed through the streets, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its history.
Pride advocates gather on Andy Warhol bridge
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
The Andy Warhol Bridge swarmed with people dressed in an array of glittering, feathered, skin-tight ensembles in every color of the rainbow on Saturday.
People’s Pride lifts up trans activists of color
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 11, 2019
Three brown paper-mache figures led the People’s Pride parade as it moved through Downtown Sunday.
Pitt students couch-surfing after SkyVue electrical fire
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
June 6, 2019
Renters at Cardinal Group’s SkyVue Apartments, located at the corner of Forbes and Craft avenues, say they’ve been couch surfing since a Sunday afternoon fire in the building’s garage caused a power outage.
Incumbents win big in Tuesday primary elections
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
Long lines snaked out of the William Pitt Union last November as more than 1,000 students showed up to cast their votes in the 2018 general election.
Challenger Bethany Hallam defeats county council president in primary
By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News
May 22, 2019
After a close election, Bethany Hallam won the Democratic primary election for an Allegheny County Council At-Large seat 53.54% to 46.11%, or by 7,450 votes, Tuesday night.
Former Pitt professor now charged with kidnapping third woman
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
May 20, 2019
Richard Lomotey, 36, was initially charged with harassment, kidnapping and false imprisonment following a report from two women on May 11.
Pittsburgh receives “F” for air quality despite decades of improvement
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Pittsburgh has made strides in distancing itself from its industrial past, but the region remains plagued by lingering air quality concerns.
Pitt, Penn State Beaver professor charged with kidnapping Uber riders
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
May 12, 2019
A part-time instructor in Pitt’s School of Computing and Information has been charged with kidnapping two women in Pittsburgh after he picked them up for an Uber ride early Saturday morning. Police reported the arrest of a suspect in the incident later that afternoon. Richard Lomotey, 36, was charged with two co...
Former VP, presidential candidate Joe Biden to visit Pittsburgh Monday
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
April 25, 2019
Joe Biden, former vice president of the U.S., will visit Pittsburgh next Monday.
Deadline approaching for primary voter registration
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
April 18, 2019
Pittsburghers will have an opportunity to go to the polls for City and county elections in the coming weeks, but the voter registration deadline is closing soon. Pennsylvania residents who wish to vote in the May 21 primary election must register to vote by next Monday.
Bernie Sanders campaigns in Schenley Plaza
By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
When Sen. Bernie Sanders stepped onto the podium at Schenley Plaza, surrounded by supporters waving Bernie 2020 signs and chanting his name, he couldn’t help but point out the unusually warm Pittsburgh weather.
Transgender community, allies “Fight the Ban” at downtown rally
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
April 13, 2019
Saturday afternoon’s Fight the Ban rally gathered a crowd of about 40 people, was organized by Stonewall City Democrats, TransPride Pittsburgh, OutServe-SLDN and Minority Veterans of America, and was one of many rallies held across the country on Saturday.
Pitt police issues crime report for “armed threat”
By The Pitt News Staff
April 11, 2019
Pitt Police issued a crime report Thursday around 10:30 a.m. describing an “armed threat incident” that took place at 3250 Parkview Avenue.
Arsenal Cider House serves summer drink year-round
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
While apple cider is typically a fall beverage, fruity beers are undoubtedly a warm weather summer treat. Luckily, Arsenal Cider House serves up craft ciders year-round made by raw apple cider from Soergel Orchards.
Peduto signs gun control bills, lawsuit filed in county court
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
April 10, 2019
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signed three controversial gun control bills into law Tuesday afternoon, including one that prohibits the usage of certain assault weapons within the City. Several Pittsburgh residents immediately filed a lawsuit against Peduto and the City Council, arguing a state law preempts the new City law.
PACT fundraises for cancer research
By Vaibhav Gupta, For The Pitt News
April 8, 2019
Bursts of blue, green and orange dotted the hilltops of Schenley Park on the morning of April 7, along with the hundreds of Pitt students and community members racing along them. These runners were participating in the fourth annual Color Out Cancer 5K hosted by Pittsburgh Attacks Cancer Together. The student organization raises money to help fight various cancers, and has raised more than $55,000 in the last three years.
City Council passes gun control bills amid legal threats
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
April 2, 2019
Pittsburgh’s City Council passed three gun control bills Tuesday morning by a 6-3 vote, including one that prohibits the usage of certain assault weapons within the City.
Kumanchik keeps spot on primary ballot after court challenge
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
Pitt student Chris Kumanchik, who is running for the 3rd District seat on Pittsburgh City Council, has been cleared from challenges on the validity of his petition for candidacy and will appear on the Democratic primary ballot.
What’s the sizzling hot gossip on Brad Pitt?
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Amidst ongoing divorce proceedings, veteran actor Brad Pitt has taken a step back from the spotlight to focus on his children.
Analysis: Is Brad Pitt gearing up for a presidential run?
By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
There’s a handful of celebrities who have transitioned from the entertainment business to politics, from Ronald Reagan to Arnold Schwarzenegger to our current president, Donald J. Trump. The pattern raises the question — who will be the next movie star to grace the political stage?
Undergraduate candidates face setbacks in elections court
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
The political future is uncertain for city government candidates and Pitt undergraduates Ashley Priore, who was running in the Democratic primary for the Pittsburgh School Board in the 4th District, and Chris Kumanchik, who was running for the 3rd District seat in the Pittsburgh City Council.
Pittsburgh responds to New Zealand massacre
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
Fawwaz Haq, executive director of the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, or ICP, an Islamic educational and community outreach organization based in Oakland, said only the outpouring of support from Pittsburgh’s community could mitigate the pain of such a tragedy.
Third day of protests brings students Downtown
By Emily Wolfe, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2019
A group of more than 1,000 turned out Monday for a student-led walkout Downtown in protest of the acquittal of former East Pittsburgh officer Michael Rosfeld in the shooting of unarmed black teenager Antwon Rose.
Vigil honors victims of New Zealand shooting
By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
Hundreds of Pittsburghers gathered Sunday for “Rehumanize: A Vigil for Muslims in New Zealand” to honor the victims of the Christchurch shootings, which occurred on March 16.
Downtown protests against Rosfeld verdict focus on change, solidarity
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
A jury acquitted Rosfeld Friday after only four hours of deliberation, which drew peaceful protesters to the Hill District neighborhood less than 24 hours later.
Gunshots fired into office of Michael Rosfeld’s attorney
By Janine Faust, Managing Editor
March 23, 2019
Gunshots were fired overnight into the office of Michael Rosfeld's defense attorney, Pat Thomassey. The approximate time of the shooting has yet to be determined.
Jury finds Rosfeld not guilty in Rose shooting case
By Brian Gentry and Emily Wolfe
March 22, 2019
Michael Rosfeld, a white former Pitt Police officer, was found not guilty of the June 19, 2018 shooting of black 17-year-old Antwon Rose Friday evening.
Pitt files response to Rose suit
By Emily Wolfe, Assistant News Editor
March 18, 2019
A lawsuit from Antwon Rose Jr.’s family alleged that negligence from Pitt led to the shooting of the teenager by an East Pittsburgh police officer last year. But Pitt says East Pittsburgh never reviewed the officer’s file.
“This whole system’s got to go:” Students walk out against inequality
By Emily Wolfe, Assistant News Editor
March 8, 2019
One day before the set of worldwide marches planned for International Women’s Day, about 100 people gathered in Schenley Plaza for a student walkout.
Researcher, advocate: Sossena Wood promotes diversity in engineering
By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Sossena Wood entered the Swanson School of Engineering in 2007 as an electrical engineering major, a major where only 0.9 percent of degree-earners nationwide are black women.
Port Authority to increase service on Oakland routes
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2019
Port Authority is taking care of some bus-ness in Oakland.
The Oaklander brings luxury hotel option to Oakland
By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
The Oaklander hotel has its restaurant and lobby located on the 10th floor to offer its guests some famous views of Oakland, said Jackie Gillespie, the hotel’s director of sales. “The space is on the 10th floor because I think it would’ve been tragic to have this location and not bring these views of Oakland to everyone,” Gillespie said.
Fifth Ave. Popeyes says last goodbyes
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
February 18, 2019
The Popeyes on Fifth Ave. closed last Monday.
Pitt student seeks to unseat City Council president
By Stefan Bordeianu, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
25-year-old Chris Kumanchik is challenging City Council President Bruce Kraus for the District 3 City Council seat.
Walnut Capital to construct building in Oakland
By Alexander Hanna, For The Pitt News
February 8, 2019
Walnut Capital, a Pittsburgh real estate developer, is currently constructing office spaces to advance Oakland and Pittsburgh as a medical and tech capital.
Las Palmas remains open after several health inspections
By Joanna Li, News Editor
February 5, 2019
After at least three visits from the Allegheny County Health Department since it was ordered to close Jan. 24, Las Palmas #2, the Oakland location of the Mexican grocery and restaurant, was reinspected Feb. 5 and permitted to remain open.
CHiKN brings Nashville hot chicken to Oakland
By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Nashville-style hot chicken has been around for decades before recently spreading across the country. CHiKN, owned by Stack’d, offers the recipe in Oakland.
Pittsburgh braces for polar vortex, Pitt cancels Wednesday classes
By The Pitt News Staff
January 30, 2019
Despite predicted wind chills as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit Wednesday — and a petition with more than 8,500 signatures demanding Pitt cancel classes — the University of Pittsburgh does not plan to close Wednesday, according to Pitt spokesperson Joe Miksch.
FBI explores the roots of hate crimes at Lawrenceville meeting
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
“We’ve seen a really disturbing trend in Pittsburgh in the last 6 months with hate-related incidents,” Dave Breingan, the executive director of Lawrenceville United, said.
Las Palmas receives consumer alert
By Joanna Li, News Editor
January 29, 2019
Las Palmas #2, a Mexican grocery store and food stand on Atwood Street in Oakland, was issued a consumer alert after the discovery of a roach infestation. The Allegheny County Health Department issued the location a yellow status after observing numerous roaches, alive and dead, during a Jan. 24 health inspection.
Pa. group offers legal help to sexual assault victims
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Legal expenses for sexual assault cases can often exceed $10,000, a prohibitively high cost for segments of the population that live paycheck-to-paycheck. One group is making it possible for Pennsylvanian survivors of sexual assault to get free legal help — particularly those who couldn’t otherwise afford it.
Pitt student runs for Pittsburgh Public School Board
By Maggie Young, Staff Writer
January 27, 2019
Ashley Priore, a first-year student studying business and English, is running for a seat on the Pittsburgh Public School Board. Priore hopes to be a voice that connects the students with the board.
Pittsburgh hosts third annual Women’s March
By Stefan Bordeianu and Neena Hagen
January 19, 2019
The third annual Pittsburgh Women’s March on Saturday drew a smaller crowd than last year, but thousands of marchers still showed up to advocate for a message of "building bridges."
Pittsburgh prepares for “Stronger Than Hate” Women’s March
By Neena Hagen, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Speakers at the third annual Pittsburgh Women’s March will include Dena Stanley, who heads the trans advocacy group Trans YOUniting, and Michelle Kenney, the mother of Antwon Rose Jr.
Today’s weather forecast: who knows?
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
January 16, 2019
This spring semester had a hot start.
Racial slurs found on car roofs in South Oakland
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
January 16, 2019
Racial slurs were found written in snow on car hoods in South Oakland Sunday night.
Pittsburgh notables make Forbes ‘30 under 30’
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Forbes recognized three Pittsburgh notables in their recent 30 Under 30 List. One of those recognized on the list is Shinjini Kundu, a current resident doctor at UPMC who created a new artificial intelligence system to analyze medical imaging.
Proposed gun legislation triggers protests
By Emily Wolfe, Assistant News Editor
January 8, 2019
Several hundred gun rights supporters gathered at the City-County Building Monday to protest legislation that would restrict gun ownership in Pittsburgh.
Body discovered on roof of Lothrop Hall
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
December 15, 2018
A dead body was found on the roof of Lothrop Hall Saturday morning. Pitt Police and Pittsburgh Police officers were at the scene.
Lawsuit dismissed against former police officer Michael Rosfeld, Garage Door
By Jon Moss, Senior Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
A federal court case alleging an improper arrest of Pitt students at a local bar in December 2017 was dismissed Thursday.
Activists, elected officials discuss Beaver County cracker plant
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
December 7, 2018
The JCC of Pittsburgh hosted “Protecting our communities: Environmental challenges from fossil fuel extraction in SWPA” Thursday evening.
Four stops for holiday shopping in Pittsburgh
By Sid Lingala, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
From convenient to charitable, these four local gift shops in Pittsburgh make the gift-buying process easier.
Leon Ford makes ‘A Seat at the Table’ for community
By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News
December 6, 2018
Rather than speaking to a crowd from a pulpit, Leon Ford prefers to engage with his community by sitting among them to hear what they have to say.
TEDxPittsburghWomen leaves audience with definition of “showing up”
By Dylan Giacobbe, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
In an event hosted by TEDxPittsburghWomen, eight notable women in the Pittsburgh community spoke individually about what "showing up" - the event's them - meant to them.
Pitt professors explore psychology of mass shooting survivors
By Sid Lingala and Hannah Schneider
November 30, 2018
The recent expansion in the DSM–5 of PTSD gives more insight into the general psychology of mass shooting survivors.
Professors examine gun violence, mental health correlation
By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News
November 27, 2018
After 346 mass shootings in 2017, 321 have occurred so far in 2018 — and studies continue to show an increasing number of these incidents.
Luxury housing places Oakland gentrification on the horizon
By Jon Moss, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
With the construction of several new luxurious living apartments, there have been talks about gentrification rising in Oakland. Some students are already beginning to feel this rise in rent, but they could see an even greater rise in the future.
Leon Ford announces run for Pittsburgh City Council
By Kieran McLean, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Community activist Leon Ford is challenging 10-year 9th District incumbent the Rev. Ricky Burgess for his city council seat.
Clean air policies go up in smoke
By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Pittsburgh isn’t a newcomer to low rankings in air quality. The city is ranked the eighth worst city in the country for particle pollution by the American Lung Association and received straight-F grades for particle pollution and ozone levels.
Pittsburghers protest Sessions firing, Trump-Russia claims
By Dylan Giacobbe, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Pittsburghers came together on Thursday night to protest Trump’s recent firing of former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the immediate promotion of lawyer Matthew Whitaker to the Attorney General position.
Surfing for solutions: Pittsburgh flooding
By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Surfing for solutions: the tolls of Pittsburgh flooding Story by REMY SAMUELS | STAFF WRITER Illustrations by DANIEL WALSH | STAFF ILLUSTRATOR ...
Midterm special election question: Allegheny County Children’s Fund
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, For The Pitt News
November 6, 2018
Alongside voting on local representatives in the midterm election, residents of Allegheny County will vote on the proposed Allegheny County Children's Fund.
Power outage affects multiple buildings on Forbes Ave
By Hannah Schneider, News Editor
November 6, 2018
A power outage on Monday left multiple buildings on Forbes Ave. vacant for the night. The cause of the outage is still unknown.
A day in the life of student canvassing
By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
For Alex Rose, the two days leading up to an election are filled with knocking on front doors, asking questions and marking responses. That’s what the job of a student canvasser entails.
Five Pa. House races to watch
By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Approach Tuesday’s midterm elections with an eye on these key districts.
Student organizations encourage midterm voting
By Andrew O'Brien, For the Pitt News
November 5, 2018
Several student organizations on campus held events in hopes of encouraging voter turnout on election day. According to Adwait Shukla, president of Pitt’s Interfraternity Council and senior adviser of the South Asian Student Association, “If you want candidates who represent your interests, the midterms are where you should vote.”
Pittsburgh International Airport approves new budget for changes
By Jon Moss, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018
The Pittsburgh International Airport will soon see changes to the operating systems of the airport. Students getting ready to jet home on the next break from school will begin to see changes in the Pittsburgh airport — and hopefully, cheaper tickets too.
Suspect in Tree of Life massacre pleads not guilty
By Janine Faust, Managing Editor
November 1, 2018
Robert Bowers, 46, had been indicted on 44 counts by a federal grand jury Wednesday relating to the killing of 11 members of the Tree of Life synagogue last weekend.
Pittsburgh rallies, unites against hate
By Dylan Giaccobe, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
When President Donald Trump visited Pittsburgh on Tuesday in the aftermath of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto stayed far away – as did many other local elected officials. But a student-organized Unite Against Hate rally in Schenley Plaza Wednesday night brought the...
Trump’s visit inspires community protests
By Kieran McLean and Jon Kunitsky
October 31, 2018
Activism became part of Pittsburgh’s mourning process Tuesday, as more than a thousand people gathered in Squirrel Hill to protest the arrival of President Donald Trump. In response to Saturday's Tree of Life Synagogue massacre, activist groups in Pittsburgh organized multiple simultaneous gatherin...
City of steel is a city of scares
By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Pitt students looking for a haunt don’t have to look far. Pittsburgh is home to several haunted locations for those looking for a scare all year long, including one of Pitt’s own Cathedral of Learning Nationality Rooms. The Early American Room, situated in room 328 of the Cathedral, is alleged...
The tricks, treats and traditions of Halloween
By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
It’s hard to believe that consuming mounds of Snickers and Kit Kat bars every Oct. 31 hasn’t always been a part of the Halloween tradition. In fact, the holiday used to be far from the hoarding of junk food, it was instead a time for rooting of kale and cabbage, and playing divination games. L...
President Trump arrives in Pittsburgh in wake of Tree of Life shooting
By Janine Faust and Hannah Schneider
October 30, 2018
As Air Force One touched down at the Pittsburgh International Airport around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, thousands of Pittsburghers gathered in Squirrel Hill to make their dissatisfaction with his visit known. But the two didn’t overlap — Trump made no public appearances in his time in Pittsburgh, and the...
President Trump plans Tuesday trip to Pittsburgh
By Christian Snyder, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Despite an open letter signed by more than 60,000 people telling President Donald Trump — in plain terms — that he is not welcome in Pittsburgh in the wake of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre, the White House confirmed today the president and first lady plan to visit the Steel City on Tuesday. ...
Trump to visit Pittsburgh on Tuesday in wake of synagogue massacre
By Christian Snyder, Editor in Chief
October 29, 2018
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the President and First Lady will visit Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
11 dead, 6 injured in massacre at Tree of Life Congregation in Squirrel Hill
By The Pitt News Staff
October 29, 2018
11 are dead and 6 injured after a shooter attacked a synagogue in Squirrel Hill on Saturday. The suspect will 29 federal charges at his scheduled appearance in court on Monday.
President Trump responds to Tree of Life massacre
By Jon Moss, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
After 11 Pittsburghers were killed in a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill Saturday morning, President Donald Trump publicly renounced the act and pledged his support to the victims. The president responded to the incident on Twitter at at 11:08 a.m, about an hour after the fi...
Affidavit reveals details of synagogue shooting
By Hannah Schneider, Assistant News Editor
October 29, 2018
After 11 people were killed and six were injured at a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill Saturday morning, the U.S. Attorney’s office filed 29 federal charges against suspect Robert Bowers.